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Andrew Murray on California Syrah: A Very Happy Accident | Winemaker Interview

In this interview, I speak with Andrew Murray of Andrew Murray Vineyards about his lifelong passion for Syrah and the happy accident that helped shape his career. Andrew explains how a misidentified Viognier cutting ultimately turned out to be Syrah, setting him on a path that would lead to Syrah accounting for around 90% of the winery’s production. We discuss why Syrah has remained California’s perennial “up-and-coming” grape variety, the challenges created by its ability to grow in so many different climates, and the remarkable diversity of styles found across Santa Barbara County. Andrew also explores the contrasting expressions of Syrah produced in Sta. Rita Hills, Alisos Canyon and Ballard Canyon, from peppery, meaty and briny wines inspired by the northern Rhône to riper styles reminiscent of Hermitage and Cornas. We also look at Andrew Murray Vineyards’ approach to working with different vineyard sites and blending them into Tous les Jours Syrah, an approachable, fruit-forwa

Pronouncing Valextra the Italian Way #luxury #italy

Pronouncing Valextra the Italian Way #luxury #italy Santé, James © 2026 James Melendez / James the Wine Guy — All Rights Reserved. **** Social Networks LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamespmelendez/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/james_melendez_jamesthewineguy/ WordPress: http://jamesthewineguy.wordpress.com/ YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/jamesthewineguy Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jameswineguy/ Twitter: http://twitter.com/jamesthewineguy

Castello Di Ama 2016 Chianti Classico Gran Selezione San Lorenzo

Castello di Ama is located at the sight of an original castle that was destroyed in the 15th century. The current buildings that Castello di Ama occupies were built in the 1700s. The winery was restored by the Carini, Tradico and Sebasti families in the early 1970s. The current CO is Lorenza Sebasti (since 1993) and the current winemaker is her husband Marco Pallenti (since 1982). Marco is the president of the Chianti Classico Consortium and was instrumental in setting stricter standards for Chianti Classico Riserva and creating the Gran Selezione designation. The winery owns 75 hectares of vineyard that lie between 420-527 metres above sea level. In total the winery produces around 27,000 cases of wine. The wine, Castello di Ama Chianti Classico Gran Selezione is name after a chapel in the village of Ama. The grapes are taking for all 4 of Castello Di Ama's major vineyards, one of which is called San Lorenzo. So this is not a single vineyard bottling. The blend of grapes is 8

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Ep. 2737 Ep 24: Dai monasteri al Marsala, la Sicilia del vino | Pellegrinaggio Enoico con Attilio...

Welcome to Episode 2737 of the Italian Wine Podcast and the 24th episode of Pellegrinaggio Enoico con Professore Attilio Scienza! This series is recorded in Italian. Episode 24: Dai monasteri al Marsala, la Sicilia del vino Want to dive into the stories and myths behind Professor Scienza’s new series, but Italian isn’t your thing? No problem! You’ll find all the conversations, translated into English, in the new Mamma Jumbo Shrimp book: An Italian Wine Pilgrimage: with Professor Attilio Scienza. Now available on Amazon (https://www.amazon.it/dp/8894686361) . A true oenological journey led by Professor Attilio Scienza in the company of Stevie Kim, winding its way across the peninsula, following ancient Roman roads, paths of faith, and historical itineraries. Genetics, morphology, climate change, and the concept of viticulture vocation come together to tell the story of our grape varieties and their inextricable bond with the territory. Expect amazing stories, random digressions

Authenticating Chateau Lafleur 2013