Oenologist The People of Wine

While on the search for the most talented and publicly renowned “People of Wine,” the editors of Oenologist.com were enjoying a particularly beautiful, blue-sky day on the Istrian Peninsula of Croatia.  Once again, we were joined by the very knowledgeable Agnieszka Grunwald Petrović of Istria Wine Tours.
Of course, in Croatia, most conversations with wine experts eventually include the global story of Zinfandel (a grape variety that is native to this country) and Croatia’s favorite winemaker – Miljenko “Mike” Grgich – now a resident of California’s Napa Valley, and a Vintners Hall of Fame Inductee.  Zinfandel, also called Tribidrag and Crljenak/Pribidrag in Croatia, and Primitivo in Italy, found its beginnings on Dalmatian islands near Split, Croatia as early as the Fifth century BC.
 “Mike’s life story is so intertwined with Zinfandel that a documentary on the origins of this Croatian-born grape featured his contributions. Filmed by Croatian National Television, “Dossier … [Full Article]

By. Dr. Elinor Garely, Editor-in- Chief, TourismExecutives.com
Harriet Lembeck: Dean and Pioneer Wine and Spirits Education and Tourism
Wine is more than grapes, terroir, weather, science and luck. If it were, wines would be made in a laboratory and not on the hills and dales of villages and communities around the world. Because the production of wine is complex and the resulting beverage is more than “something to drink,” consumers are taking the educational route to  understanding what is in their glass and simultaneously increasing their wine consumption.
We frequently take the growing interest in wine for granted; however, if we stepped back a few decades and looked at wine consumption in 1984, we would find an entirely different wine drinking environment. According to the Wine Institute (wineinstitute.org), in 1984 Americans were consuming 555 million gallons of wine; in 2015 we were drinking 913 million gallons of wine.
One of the reasons we have a heightened knowledge, appreciation and love of … [Full Article]

Article First published on PRNewswire .
SAN FRANCISCO, April 27, 2016 /PRNewswire/ — Chloe® Wine Collection announces the release ofChloe 2015 Monterey County Rosé, $17 SRP, launching this month in select markets.
Chloe 2015 Monterey County Rose (PRNewsFoto/Chloe Wine Collection)
Under the direction of Senior Winemaker Georgetta Dane, the 2012 International Women’s Wine Competition Best Woman Winemaker, Chloe® Wine Collection includes the following exquisite wines:

Monterey County Rosé
Prosecco DOC
Sonoma County Chardonnay
Valdadige DOC Pinot Grigio
Monterey County Pinot Noir
California North Coast blend, Red No. 249.

This first vintage of 2015 Chloe Rosé is made primarily from Pinot Noir grapes sourced from prizedMonterey County vineyards. The grapes are night-harvested at 22-23 degrees Brix and slowly fermented at 52 degrees Fahrenheit to maintain the expressive aromas and natural acidity of the fruit. Chloe Rosé is produced using direct to pressing method to achieve its distinctive color and flavor.
This dry rosé elegantly … [Full Article]

Mila Pantovich, Lifestyle Editor, JustLuxe.com
Photo Credit: Serge Dore Selections
There may be a large gender divide in many workplaces, but in the realm of wine, women have been steadily rising to the top. Not only do female consumers outweigh that of men, the number of female winemakers and sommeliers continue to rise every year. There are probably countless reasons as to why women are reigning supreme on the vineyard, but we’ll leave reasoning to the 10 talented ladies we recently spoke with. From California to Italy, from winemakers to sommeliers, these women’s stories are funny, touching, kismet, and inspirational. Plus, their favorite wines make a pretty amazing shopping list.
What started as a small feature is now a full-sized series, so make sure to stay tuned to learn about each and every one of these 10 women in wine. Next up is Diana Garcia Gonzalez, winemaker with Château Corconnac Cru Bourgeois and … [Full Article]