Wine Trail Traveler

Sustainability and LEED Certification for Wineries

September 4, 2008 – 5:15 pm

There isn’t a legal definition of sustainability which can lead to ambiguous comments about what is and isn’t sustainable. That’s why we were glad to learn about LEED certification. LEED is a rating system based on points used for measuring building sustainability. LEED certification focuses on building sustainability. According to winery owners who have or […]

By Kathy | Tagged Black Ankle Vineyards, LEED, Southbrook Vineyards, sustainability | Comments (1)

August Newsletter from Wine Trail Traveler

August 7, 2008 – 1:14 pm

Wine Trail Traveler publishes a monthly newsletter. Topics include anything related to wine, wineries and vineyards. This month’s newsletter focuses on visiting wineries near to home. A review is included of Garlic Mike’s restaurant in Colorado where a wonderful food and wine pairing occurred. It was a terrific dinner, ambiance and conversation. Are you looking […]

By Kathy | Tagged August, Cottonwood Cellars, Garlic Mike's, newsletter, Shish Kabob, wine, Wine Trail Traveler, Wineries/Tasting Rooms | Comments (0)

Buyer Beware

August 1, 2008 – 2:22 pm

An article on Decanter.com this week discusses the temperatures in stores where wine is sold. In particular, the article is referencing England. Here in the United States, we also seem to have difficulty guaranteeing that wines will be kept in a controlled environment. As one winemaker said to me, “I can almost guarantee that the […]

By Kathy | Also posted in Winery Events | Tagged buyer beware, Decanter, faults, liquor store, wine, winery | Comments (0)

Sustainability in the Vineyard

July 31, 2008 – 12:53 pm

A recent article in Wines & Vines talks about what the Central Coast Vineyard Team is doing in terms of sustainability. In part, the CCVT mission statement states they “will identify and promote the most environmentally safe, viticulturally and economically sustainable farming methods, while maintaining or improving quality and flavor of wine grapes.” Certainly, these […]

By Kathy | Tagged & Vines, Central Coast Vineyard Team, sustainability, vineyard, wines | Comments (0)

Riesling Scale

July 30, 2008 – 2:47 pm

How many Rieslings have you had in the last six months? If you haven’t had any, is it because you think all Rieslings are sweet? The International Riesling Foundation wants consumers to know that Riesling wines can vary between sweet and dry. As I travel from winery to winery in different wine regions, I’ve noticed […]

By Kathy | Also posted in Wine Notes | Tagged International Riesling Foundation, Riesling, scale, wine, winery | Comments (0)

America’s Alcoholic Preferences

July 29, 2008 – 2:34 pm

The Gallup organization recently released the results of a poll indicating that beer now has a significant lead over wine. The poll was further divided between 30 to 49 year olds and those aged 50 and above. The younger group favored beer 47 percent, wine 27 percent and liquor 21 percent. The second group favored […]

By Kathy | Tagged Gallup, Jack Rabbit Hill, Three Brothers, wine | Comments (0)

Woodbridge by Robert Mondavi and America’s Second Harvest

July 28, 2008 – 5:43 pm

After establishing the Robert Mondavi winery in Napa Valley, Robert Mondavi returned to Lodi, California where he established Woodbridge by Robert Mondavi winery. Last year, the winery began supporting America’s Second Harvest, a large organization that fights hunger in America. In keeping with Robert Mondavi’s generosity, Woodbridge will again support America’s Second Harvest this year […]

By Kathy | Tagged America's Second Harvest, California, Lodi, winery, Woodbridge by Robert Mondavi | Comments (0)

Wine and the Internet

July 17, 2008 – 1:15 am

Today almost everyone I know uses the Internet to some extent. A few people either don’t want to use the Internet or may not be able to afford it, but the Internet today is an important communication tool for most people and businesses. Here in the U.S. many wineries have websites with information about their history, […]

By Kathy | Tagged Decanter, French law, Internet, wine, Wineries/Tasting Rooms | Comments (0)

Plastic, Paper, or Reusable Wine Bags

July 16, 2008 – 5:51 pm

Baltimore, Maryland is considering a ban on plastic bags at grocery and other stores. The legislation, which has yet to pass, would require stores to bag items in reusable or paper bags. Stores in the suburbs of Rochester, New York are already offering consumers reusable bags. A wine store, Century Pittsford Wines, in Pittsford, NY […]

By Kathy | Tagged reusable bags, wine, winery | Comments (0)