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Nestled in an oak tree-studded 40-acre vineyard, Roblar Winery is located in the heart of Santa Barbara County. Designed by renowned architect Bob Easton, in collaboration with owners Steve and Denise Adams, their grand lodge-style winery reflects the spirit of the beautiful Santa Ynez Valley—rustic, authentic and bold. History of Merlot and its Relation to Roblar: Merlot is a darkly blue-colored wine grape, that is used as both a blending grape and for varietal wines. The name Merlot is thought to derive from the Old French word for young blackbird, merlot, a diminutive of merle, the blackbird, probably from the color of the grape. Merlot-based wines usually have medium

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In the mid-1880s, Pascual Toso set out towards Argentina from his hometown, Canale D’Alba, in Piedmont, Italy. He never could have imagined that he would become the founder of a winery, which is today one of the oldest and most prestigious wineries in Argentina. When he arrived in Argentina, he settled in Mendoza. As he had been closely involved in the development of his family wine business in Piedmont, he promptly saw the promising future for winemaking in the region and decided to use his expertise. In 1890, Pascual Toso established his first winery in San José, Guaymallén. Pascual Toso wines are the expression of their passion, their commitment to

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Domestic Wine: NV The Meeker Vineyard ‘Roller Coaster’ Red, CALIFORNIA  Charles and Molly Meeker bought their first vineyard in Sonoma County's Dry Creek Valley in 1977, and thereafter, in 1984, established their winery -- The Meeker Vineyard -- with Charlie as the winemaker. In its early years, the winery specialized in Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Chardonnay. The winery's first red wine release, a 1984 Zinfandel, was an instant success, winning eight wine competition medals and becoming the third most awarded Zin in the country that year. Thereafter, among other awards, the 1985 Meeker Zin was a Wine Spectator "Best Buy", the 1986 Zin was a "Spectator Selection", and the

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“I think that Port needs to have different products,” says Dirk Van der Niepoort, a 5th generation Port producer. “It makes it exciting.” Indeed, Dirk’s firm is creating a wide range of tantalizing wines, from Redoma, Niepoort’s dry table wine, to delicate Vintage Colheitas. 150 Years of Winemaking: Niepoort’s story begins in 1842, when Dutchman Eduard Kebe famed Douro winemaking region of Portugal. When he passed away in 1848, the business was left in the capable hands of his business partner, F.M. Van der Niepoort. Over a hundred and fifty years later, Dirk Niepoort continues to make fortified wines using the same methods as his ancestors, while drawing on

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L. Mawby has produced estate grown and bottled Leelanau Peninsula wines since their first crush in the fall of 1978. Now they make entirely methode champenoise and cuve close method sparkling wines. Many wines are from their estate vineyards; however, they are producing wines from grapes purchased from other vineyards as well. Their current annual production is less than 8000 cases: this modest volume allows them the pleasure of winemaking in the style they enjoy - small lots made with minimal handling. All L. Mawby sparkling wines are made using the methode champenoise, and are aged in the bottle before  disgorging, with many cuvees being given 3 or more

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Winemaker Antonio Lamona is a “true blue,” grizzled farmer-type, who is both utterly likeable and totally invested in his wines. Although his father also grew grapes, Antonio is the first in the family to bottle his own and, beginning in the late sixties, he began cultivating vines that are entirely organic. As Antonio says, “we are very proud to make organic wines–we believe this is the way to obtain the highest quality while also respecting nature and human health.” All grapes are hand-picked and pressed within two hours of harvest. Located on a windy hillside with a vista of the Adriatic Sea, Antonio’s farm is entirely self-sustaining: they