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How and why do grape growers prune their grapevines? Charlie Barra demonstrates spur-pruning on a 25 year old Chardonnay vine on his organic vineyard at Barra of Mendocino. Charlie describes spur pruning as the ideal way to produce perfect wine grapes the following year as compared to cane pruning. This was shot on location at

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At the 2017 New York Wine Experience, Italian vintner Gaia Gaja calls Nebbiolo a “challenging” grape variety. Why does that make her family’s Barbarescos so intriguing?

Jordan Winemaker Rob Davis sources grapes from top local growers to blend with the finest lots of Jordan estate grapes to make our Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon. Sixth-generation California farmer Justin Miller, proprietor of Garden Creek Ranch, often harvests Merlot grapes at night for Jordan. Read the full blog post: http://blog.jordanwinery.com/2010/10/video-night-harvesting-merlot-grapes-alexander-valley/ Learn more about the

Carbonic Maceration, a winemaking technique introduced by Jules Chauvet in the 1970’s, is explained by Emmanuel Guillot. Emmanuel explains how the process works and why it is used. Emmanuel Guillot of Domaine Guillot-Broux in the Macon region of Burgundy France sat with Ask a Winemaker in Chicago in the Spring of 2015. See all of

This is course number 1 Part 3 of the Julien’s 3.5 minute wine course so we are going to start from the beginning, how to taste wine properly, or at least better. This is more intended to people that are relatively new to wine, but I think if you are already a wine connoisseur, you

With less than 700 vineyard acres, the Red Mountain AVA in Washington’s Yakima Valley may be a small region, but its red wines score big. Join Harvey Steiman as he introduces you to the region and its winemakers.

At Jordan, we harvest our Italian and Spanish olives by hand in the traditional Italian brucatura method. 2010 harvesting commenced November 22 with Spanish Arbequina olives, then continued over four weeks with Italian Pendolino, Leccino and Frantoio olives. Our 2010 Jordan Estate Extra Virgin Olive Oil will release May 2011. http://blog.jordanwinery.com/2011/01/video-watch-the-2010-california-olive-harvest-in-action/

Vinho Verde is the name of a region and a wine from Portugal. Winemaker Sara Dioniso of Casa de Mouraz explains the region and describes the wines that are produced there. Verde means green, and refers to the lush, verdant nature of the area. Sara spoke to Ask a Winemaker in Chicago at Red and

Jamie Goode visits Georgia for the first time. This is the country that has a strong claim as being the cradle of wine, where grape vines were first domesticated. And through some 8000 years of unbroken wine history, an ancient way of making wine in large clay vessels called qvevri has survived. Goode visits wine

Running a winery isn’t easy, but the Abbona family still manages to find time to focus on what’s truly important! Head to WineSpectator.com/videovoting to check out all the finalists and vote on your favorite!

Immediately after graduating from UC-Davis in 1976, Winemaker Rob Davis accepted a winemaking position at Jordan Winery, excited about the opportunity to apprentice under a California winemaking legend hired by the Jordan family as consulting enologist: André Tchelistcheff. In this charming story, Rob recollects how André taught him to think beyond the traditional winemaking descriptions

What is Agiorgitiko? How to pronounce Agiorgitko? The Greek grape variety Agiorgitiko is explained by winemaker George Skouras. Skouras shows how to pronounce Agiorgitiko and explains what it tastes like. He explains that it is a grape that has been in the region of Peloponnese. Ask a Winemaker filmed with George Skouras in Chicago at

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This Tempranillo-based red is aged for 10 years before release and comes from a leading pioneer of Spain’s Rioja region. Executive editor Thomas Matthews, who reviewed the wine, explains why Wine Spectator is honoring this 2010 vintage red as Wine of the Year for 2020. More Wine Spectator Top 100 Wines of the Year content:

Winemaker Rob Davis discusses the old world winemaking technique of batonnage, or hand stirring of the lees, which occurs in winter when Jordan Chardonnay ages sur lie in French oak. Learn how this technique offers individual flare of each cellar worker who helps to create Jordan’s mid-palate mouthfeel. http://blog.jordanwinery.com/2011/02/batonnage-an-old-world-winemaking-technique-preserved-each-winter/

Alessandra Bera talks about how Moscato d’Asti is produced by her family in Piedmont, Italy at Vittorio Bera & Figli. The process from vine to bottle for making this sparkling wine is explained. Alessandra sat with Ask a Winemaker at Red and White in Chicago in 2013. See all of our videos with Alessandra Bera:

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The Rock and Roll Hall of Famer and his son share the moments they fell for wine, discuss favorite food pairings, and reveal the two people they want to try their Diving into Hampton Water rosé. Explore Wine Spectator’s free newsletters: https://winesp.ec/2Jnn8cc

Pressed flower paper, cards or art is a simple way to make a memorable travel souvenir. This DIY craft video will show you how to make pressed wildflowers with a wildflower press that you can use for many crafting projects. View the written tutorial for this pressed wildflowers video on our blog: https://winecountrytable.com/entertain/floral-design/how-to-press-flowers-on-paper-a-memorable-travel-souvenir.