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Winemaker Interview: Gouveia Vineyards

threadsandvino 4 years ago

In this week’s “Winemaker Interview,” Maryann talks about how her Grandfather’s  winemaking influence and  her love and care for the vineyard help create delicious Connecticut wines at Gouviea Vineyards.  Winemaker: Maryann Houde Winery: Gouveia... Read More

Monday Wine Fact: Love sparkling wine?

threadsandvino 3 years ago

Love sparkling wine? Legend has it that Champagne’s inventor Dom Perignon shouted, “I’m tasting the stars!” after experiencing the drink’s carbonation. The sparkling wine featured in this picture is... Read More

#ZinDay 2017

threadsandvino 3 years ago

On National Zinfandel Day (11/15/17) I enjoyed the Lamborn Family Vineyards 2013 Howell Mountain Zinfandel. This Zin is special to me because when I purchased this all of the... Read More

Bring on the Bordeaux! – A Home Wine Making Experience (6)

threadsandvino 6 years ago

We Be Pressin….   And we are ready to go! first, we need to sanitize the press. We don’t want any gross microbes to get into our fabulous wine.... Read More