Foodteam members Henk Braam and Gerard Reijmer travelled to Portugal and produced a photo reportage about the port region. They visited Oporto and several winemakers in the Douro Valley and tasted the local food and atmosphere. After five days they returned home with many beautiful memories and a lasting love for the people of Portugal. Their stories and photographs have been published in several magazines and newspapers. Currently Foodteam is working on a photo essay and short film in the South Italian region of Molise. The music is by Mariza and can be bought on iTunes. … [Read more...]
Season II: Pruning Challenge Clip
June 8, 2012 By Leave a Comment
At Conway Family Wines Rancho Arroyo Grande on California's central coast, the candidates battle it out under the hot sun as they learn the basics of growing wine grapes. … [Read more...]
Pressing Day 2011
June 8, 2012 By Leave a Comment
My first wine press ... 11-8-2011 … [Read more...]
How to prune and propagate grapes
June 7, 2012 By 3 Comments
Visit us at: www.the2mckees.com The basics of pruning grapes. Some ides for how to propagate grapes. … [Read more...]
Toastin’ Bread! ep.6 – :Yipes! Stripes Peanut Butter & Jelly on a Sourdough English Muffin crazy
June 6, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Toastin' Bread! ep.6 - :Yipes! Stripes Peanut Butter & Jelly on a Van De Camp's Sourdough English Muffin (Goober Grape) - crazy guy makes toast by toasting bread … [Read more...]
Chancellor 2009 – Punching down the cap
June 5, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Fermenting 17 gallons of Chancellor Grapes. The fermenting process releases CO2 and causes the grape skins to rise to the top. There they would dry out and become moldy if they did not get "punched down" 3-4 times a day. Note the foam, that is CO2 bubbles and is a tell tale sign that you have rigorous fermentation taking place. … [Read more...]
Duplin Winery 35th North Carolina Grape Stomp .m4v
June 4, 2012 By 1 Comment
A full-capacity crowd--in numbers and enthusiasm--came to Duplin Winery for its 35th annual Grape Stomp at Rose Hill, NC, Saturday, Sept. 10. The event featured tours, wine tastings, vineyard visits and an old-fashioned competitive grape stomp, Saturday, Sept. 10. Led by Jonathan Fussell, vice president--retail operations, the finalists in the stomp-off began late the afternoon, followed by an evening of beach music by the Castaways. A Southern BBQ dinner was served by Duplin Winery after various wine tastings of "Cool, Sweet and Easy" offerings, including several new frozen wine products, which were dispensed under a big white tent on the winery's newest location at Interstate 40 and the Rose Hill exit. Concert-only tickets were offered and 200 free tickets were available for military personnel … [Read more...]
Viansa_Winery_SlowMix, Viansa Vineyards & Winery, Sonoma Valley, California, USA
June 4, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Viansa Vineyards & Winery and Marketplace -- Tastefully Yours "The natural beauty of Sonoma Valley Wine Country is undisputed and the quality of wine grapes that usher forth from its soil is legendary. But, when we looked upon the gently rolling terrain we saw more than the potential to produce world class wines. We envisioned a Tuscan sanctuary where wine, food and Italian traditions would be shared and celebrated in an unparalleled natural environment." A Sonoma Winery Dream In 1989, that vision became reality with the founding and thoughtful planning of Viansa Winery and Marketplace. Viansa Winery sits gracefully on the crest of a hill, surrounded by acres of healthy vineyards, groves of olive trees and a unique 90-acre natural preserve that's home to native California plants and wildlife. … [Read more...]
