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Written by Jennifer Flaten
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 Charles King never imagined that one day he would be a winemaker. It was only after his wife made an offhand comment about starting a winery that Charles began give it serious thought. Once he gave the idea a little time to ferment, Charles decided that he would take the plunge and become a winemaker. As it just so happened, he had access to some prime farming land. For years, his family raised tobacco in the area and he knew of a particular part of the property that would be perfect for a winery.
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Written by Scott Koegler
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Stollzle makes and distributes a wide variety of glassware. Prices and quality range from very pricey to down right affordable. In this video I show and talk about a mid-grade variety of their line called the Gran Cuvee. For just a few dollars, you can enjoy the feel of a premium wine glass - always a nice enhancement to your wine enjoyment. Watch the video... |
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Written by Scott Koegler
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If you think North Carolina wineries are having a tough time, look at this article from Bloomberg (next page) about the condition of Nappa Valley producers. It isn't enough that overall sales are down, but land prices in the Napa Valley have fallen so drastically that those vineyards wanting/ needing to refinance are unable to get loans on the value of their land. |
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Written by Scott Koegler
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Wine glasses come in a wide variety of shapes and sizes. And to further confuse the matter, they come in a range of quality and price ranging from the high-production, nearly throw-away quality to the very expensive. As a manufacturer of glassware, Stolzle supplies stemware to restaurants and other commercial establishments as well as to individuals.
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Written by Jennifer Flaten
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 After a long and successful career, first as a racecar driver then as a racing commentator, Benny Parsons came home to North Carolina and decided to open a winery.
Benny gained an appreciation for wine during his travels and envisioned turning part of his ancestral home into winery. With a little encouragement from his friend Richard Childress and a lot of support from his wife Terry, Benny did just that.
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Written by Jennifer Flaten
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 Brenda and Tim Doub both have farming in their blood. For over 140 years Tim’s family farmed the land where the Flint Hill Vineyards is now located and Brenda’s family raised dairy cattle.
Tim and Brenda wanted to give their children the experience of growing up on a farm. So, it was vitally important for them to find a way to keep the farm alive. So they took classes at the local community college to see if a vineyard was a viable way to keep the land and farm alive.
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Written by Jennifer Flaten
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 At Buck Shoals Vineyard, winemaking runs in the family. Owner Joanne Crater has fond memories of her grandfather making wine during her childhood in New Jersey.
Still, she never imagined that years later, she would be the one making the wine but that is exactly what happened. When she and her husband decided to start a winery, she brought wine making know how and he brought the farming experience.
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Written by Jennifer Flaten
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 Michael Zimmer grew up on a farm, but after college, he spent 15 years in the Foreign Service. His work took him all over the world but he holds a special place in his heart for the Rhone Valley of France. While he wasn’t posted in France, he spent many a happy vacation there and while there, he developed an affinity for all the wonderful wines from the area.
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