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What Do Vineyards and Fish Have in Common?

February 1, 2010 – 1:00 am

It may sound like a ridiculous question but the common denominator is water and that is causing a conflict in Napa Valley. During the spring, when vineyards are susceptible to frost damage, growers may opt to spray the grapevines with water from the local rivers. Some believe that this threatens fish in the rivers especially […]

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California Winery Owners Help Those in Need

January 4, 2010 – 10:13 am

I recently discovered an organic winery and vineyard owned by a couple, John and Chris Mason, in Sonoma County, California.  While cultivating the vineyard and producing wine keeps them busy,  they find the quiet moments of the winery life to help those who are less fortunate. In addition, they also raise and care for birds […]

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The Napa of Colorado

February 25, 2009 – 10:14 am

Palisade, Colorado is the sweet spot for growing grapes in that state. While flying to neighboring Grand Junction one may notice the acres of grapes while flying over Palisade. Many of these vineyards border Interstate 70 that in turn is bordered by the Bookcliffs. We found this area peaceful and photographically stunning. We enjoyed the […]

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Nevada Starts Up as a Wine Growing Region

February 13, 2009 – 6:22 am

As we travel across the country, we learn that many states have two significant times that a grape industry developed. The first time was pre-prohibition and in some states this goes back to the colonial period. The second time is post-prohibition often during the 1960’s and 1970’s. During those decades new pioneers planted vines in […]

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The Cost of Vineyards & Wineries

February 2, 2009 – 2:53 pm

There is an old adage in the vineyards and winery business. “Do you want to know how to make a million dollars? Take two million and start a winery.” If you have seen wineries up for sale, the prices are nothing less than breathtaking at the first look. However, consider all that goes into the […]

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Ice Chilling Temperatures in the Vineyard

January 19, 2009 – 2:20 pm

Last week as we visited wineries in the Northern Neck area of Virginia, ice-chilling winds buffeted us as we walked to vineyards. Even with the green foliage long past gone, the architecture of the vines is a statement of hope and a photographic opportunity. However, the mind numbing temperatures of 5 degrees Fahrenheit brought up […]

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Vineyards and Wine

January 18, 2009 – 3:05 pm

More vineyards are popping up throughout the United States than ever before. Research is taking place at educational institutions, including New York, Minnesota and Virginia and some states like Colorado are funding vineyard research. More varieties of grapes are available. As a result, some people are beginning to enjoy different styles of wine. Grape varietals […]

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All is Calm

December 25, 2008 – 12:51 pm

Christmas morning always seems quieter and calmer than other mornings throughout the year. It offers a time for reflection. Since January, 2007, Wine Trail Traveler visited 300 winery/vineyard tasting rooms. During our travels we’ve heard many heart-warming stories. The holiday season is a good time to read some of these stories. December 2008 issue Extending […]

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Family Farms Turn to Vineyards

September 24, 2008 – 3:03 pm

As we travel across the country visiting and writing about the winery “experience” ….

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Organic Vineyards

September 12, 2008 – 1:33 pm

Organic wines are very difficult to produce. Depending upon the region where the grapes are growing the climate can significantly affect the health of the vineyards. The requirements by the government to produce an organic wine that is labeled “organic” are very stringent. Spraying for insect and disease control is commonplace, although many vineyards use […]

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