Following the enormous decade-long success of his best-selling Winery Technology and Operations, physical chemist and winemaker Yair Margalit comes out with the successive Concepts in Wine Technology, fully updated and revised to meet the advances of modern winemaking. Among the extended topics are fermentation, skin contact, acid balance, phenolics, bottling, the USE of oak and quality control. He begins in the vineyard discussing proper maturation, soil and climate, bunch health, vineyard disease states and grape varieties. Next he tackles the pre-harvest with a careful look at vineyard management and preparing the winery for harvest. Dr. Margalit then outlines the entire process of harvesting; from destemming, crushing and skin contact as it applies to both red and white grapes; to pressing, must correction and temperature control. Fermentation is examined fully and includes a lengthy look at the factors affecting malo-lactic fermentation and its pros and cons. There is a huge chapter on cellar operations that deals with racking, stabilization, fining, filtration, blending and maintaining winery hardware, followed by sections on barrelling and bottling. The final chapter pulls together the more general aspects of wine technology, covering sulphur-dioxides, different forms of wine spoilage and ways to ward them off, legal regulations and, one of the most important and enigmatic compounds in wine, phenolics.

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A compilation of the best of the region's food, drink, and recreation, the book reveals local culinary secrets: crusty double-baked bread, lavender-infused pepper, seasonal vegetables, dark red cherries, sinfully rich double-cream brie, and farm-fresh eggs with yolks so dark they will startle. And of course, the wines. What would delicious local food be without famous vintages from the unique Okanagan terroir? Although not a definitive guide to Okanagan wines, this book is a personal journey from southern desert wineries with their "big reds" through to the northern Okanagan where crisp whites rule, and includes a list of the many wineries worth visiting. Explore the entire length of the Okanagan Valley, with experiences such as spying a rare canyon wren, cycling the historic Kettle Valley Railroad across heart-stopping trestle bridges or among neatly planted vineyards, hiking through fields of spring flowers, paddling in a protected bay, and climbing on the world-famous gneiss of the Skaha Bluffs. Use the wonderful resource of Okanagan Valley farmers' markets at the back of the book to guide your shopping in the region. Eat local, buy local, cook the food yourself, pair dishes with local vintages, and have a lot of fun in the process. Take your time. Slow down. Taste. Smell. Those are the messages of Okanagan Slow Road.

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Dishing Up Oregon is a delectable collection of 145 recipes, many contributed by chefs, innkeepers, farmers, and other food producers from around the state, that celebrate the rich diversity of Oregon's cuisine. From farm-fresh vegetables to orchard fruits and berries, milk and cheese, seafood, wild game, wine and beer, coffee, and baked goods, Oregon's food scene is one of the best in the world. Drawing from many of the state's most popular food sources and destinations, Ashley Gartland has included irresistible recipes for every meal and every course, including Chanterelle Rillettes, Asparagus Vichyssoise, Grilled Oregonzola Figs, Cuvee's Coveted Crab Juniper, Flank Steak with Sorrel Salsa Verde, Duck Confit and Butternut Squash Risotto, Blackberry Bread Pudding, and Rustic Pear Galette. Dishing Up Oregon is also a visual tour of Oregon's food and drink scene, with beautiful photography of farms, inns, vineyards, and more. Profiles of the people behind these enterprises, along with suggested itineraries for food lovers traveling the state, make this book an engaging read and a useful travel companion as well as a must-have cookbook.

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many do not realise england produces some top quality wine! this experience is an ideal opportunity to find out about the english wine industry by enjoying a tour of one of england's finest vineyards followed by a tasting session. during the tour an experienced guide will explain the history of english wine; how vines are grown on a commercial scale; the methods used at the vineyard; and the reasons for the choice of grapes grown. you will also learn about the processes behind the production of wines. following this there will be a chance to taste a selection of the wines made at the vineyard. you will complete your experience by sitting down to lunch where at some locations each couple will be presented with a bottle of complimentary wine as a souvenir of the winery visit. please note exact programmes vary depending on the location, please check on booking.

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The Chablis '27 tapestry wall hanging has texture not found in any other art form. The combination of the colors and weaves create a unique art experience that changes with each angle. See for yourself why tapestries have proven their worth for over a thousand years. Grapes and wine have inspired tapestries for over 1,000 years. Our Vineyard collection will take you away and set the mood. The calming nature of the tapestry will intoxicate you as you are lost in the art. Come in and have a drink. True tapestries are woven works of art. All of our Fine Art Tapestries are woven on jacquard looms and utilize between nine and seventeen miles of thread in each design. The color palates of the warp and weft threads work in concert to achieve a broad range of colors on the face of the tapestry. Tapestries have texture not found in any other art form. The combination of the thread colors and weaves create a unique art experience that changes with each viewing angle. See for yourself why tapestries have proven their worth for over a thousand years. About Fine Art Tapestries: Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains just south of Asheville, North Carolina, Fine Art Tapestries finds its home in a town of less than 1,000 residents. The tranquility of the area is unsurpassed. As craftsmen and artisans, they have established a worldwide reputation for our work and ship our tapestries to all points on the globe. Fine Art Tapestries are quality weavers with an attention to detail that can only be found in classic American-made products. Please Note: Tassels, Rods and Finials shown are not included. All of our tapestries are special order items. Most orders will ship within 3 - 5 business days of purchase. For More Information on Tapestry Wall Hangings, Please Visit the Following Decor Articles: Tips on Hanging a Wall TapestryDecorating with Tapestry Wall HangingsA Forever Classic - Fine Art Tapestry Wall HangingsYou Can HEAR the Difference Tapestries Make

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This Oxfordshire winery tour and tasting experience is a fantasticaly enjoyable way to go 'behind the scenes' at a charming English winery and get a real sense of the wine production process, from grape to glass! The Chiltern Valley winery in Oxfordshire is a family owned and run establishment that has been producing lovely, award-winning English wines since 1980. Nestled cosily by Hambleden Valley, amongst lush beech woodland, in one of the UK's areas of outstanding natural beauty, the estate is home to a vineyard, a winery, a brewery, a cellar shop, and more recently, Liqueur making facilities, all of which will you'll see during your tour. With help from an expert guide, you'll learn all about the wine making process and the different machines used to process the grapes. At the end of the tour, you will sit down with the group and enjoy a fantastic tasting session, during which you will get to taste the beautiful wines produced by the winery, as well as their superb ales and liqueurs! The perfect gift for wine lovers, this winery tour and tasting experience for two in Oxfordshire is a truly wonderful way to spend an afternoon!

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An Alsace winemaking family dating back to 1639, Hugel & Fils have a reputation for excellence and a respect for tradition today maintained by the 12th generation. At every stage of production, mechanical intervention is kept to an absolute minimum - quality, not quantity, is king here. This Tradition 2013 is made from all six of the region's noble varieties - Gewurztraminer, Riesling, Muscat, Pinot Gris, Pinot Blanc and Sylvaner - all harvested by hand from clay and limestone vineyards in a dozen of the most favoured Riquewihr vineyards. Once bottled, wines are cellared for a short while. The result is a spectacular white that reflects the unique terrior. Delicious on its own, it's also a top partner with meaty fish or seafood.

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White Wine by Maximin Grunhauser from Mosel-Saar-Ruwer, Germany. The classic Grunhaus off-dry estate Riesling is a blend of the barrels that remain after the single-vineyard fruity wines have been selected out of the overall production. This is a top-down selection process done purely by taste. It starts with the finest selection for the Pradikat bottlings (Kabinett and Spatlese), followed by the fruity single-vineyard QbA wines, and finally the estate QbA. The proportions from each of the three Grunhaus vineyards will change depending on the conditions of the vintage. The result is an off-dry, entry-level estate Riesling that shows the typical minerality of the Ruwer valley, as well as the finely detailed style of the Grunhaus estate.

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Meyda offers an extensive line featuring thousands of styles- from accent pieces to masterpieces. Many of Meyda's lighting designs were inspired by the works of Louis Comfort Tiffany, Dirk Van Erp, Gustav Stickley, Philip Julius Handel, Pairpoint and Duffner & Kimberly Studios, Charles Rennie Mackintosh. Some have been handcrafted of copperfoil and reverse-painted art glass, porcelain, jadestone, mica and other fine mediums. Others were influenced by popular art movements: Arts and Crafts, Prairie, Lodge, Mission, Bungalow, Victorian, Nouveau, Gothic, Southwest and Deco. The firm's extensive line includes table and floor lamps, ceiling pendants, flush and semi-flush mounted ceiling fixtures, chandeliers, wall sconces, windows, fireplace screens, furniture, and more. With one of the industry's most extensive new product development programs, Meyda creates scores of new designs weekly. 5W Tuscan Vineyard Frosted Wine Bottle Wall Sconce. Color: Red. Satisfaction ensured. Design is stylish and innovative. Top quality item.

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This Stainless steel corkscrew is perfect for your wine or vineyard-inspired event. Perfect for wine themed parties, vineyard events, or fall weddings. Gift box measures 3in. w x 1in. d x 4 3/4in. h. Sold in a pack of 48. Ground shipping is available for this item (Expedited shipping is not available). *Sorry, we are unable to ship this product to HI, AK, AE, Guam, Canada or Puerto Rico

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When wine or a beautiful grape vineyard is your inspiration, this is just the thing to get the party going and those juices flowing! Guests love taking home something stylish that they can use, and this corker of a corkscrew invites them to keep the celebration going at home. Stainless-steel corkscrew with resin wine cork handle etched with the Bordeaux Vineyards brand. Corkscrew measures approximately 3 1/2in. h x 2in. w. Gift presentation includes clear display gift box with faux-wood, cardboard base, a wood-themed belly band with the name of the favor and a rich purple-satin bow at the top. Gift box measures approximately 4in. h x 2 1/2in. w x 1in. d. Sold in a pack of 50. Ground shipping is available for this item (Expedited shipping is not available). *Sorry, we are unable to ship this product to HI, AK, AE, Guam, Canada or Puerto Rico

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Enjoy a tour around one of these amazing vineyards - a fantastic opportunity to experience how a working vineyard and winery operate. Find out how wine is made by the professionals and then try the finished product. The tour will encompass all areas of the vineyard, from the earliest plantings to the latest, as well as many other interesting topics. After you have had a good chance to explore, indulge in some wine tasting followed by a delicious lunch. You will also receive a bottle of wine as a perfect memento of your day.

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This barrel head design is perfect for both the wall and with a stand as a bistro table. Just add your family/vineyard name & established date for the perfect addition to any room. Sure to add some classic style to your home and impress your guests. Simply add to cart and enter personalization of 2 lines, line 1 - up to 12 Characters, line 2 - 4 Character year. This product is hand crafted and made-to-order, providing you with a well-made, uniquely designed item. No two will ever be the same. As such, production time may exceed 30 days. Please note that due to the made-to-order quality of this product, orders cannot be cancelled after the first 48 hours. We assure you that it will be well worth the wait. Materials: Wood Wine Barrel Dimensions: 22"L x 2"W x 22"H Weight: 18 lbs"

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The Grapes & Labels IV tapestry wall hanging has texture not found in any other art form. The combination of the colors and weaves create a unique art experience that changes with each angle. See for yourself why tapestries have proven their worth for over a thousand years. Grapes and wine have inspired tapestries for over 1,000 years. Our Vineyard collection will take you away and set the mood. The calming nature of the tapestry will intoxicate you as you are lost in the art. Come in and have a drink. True tapestries are woven works of art. All of our Fine Art Tapestries are woven on jacquard looms and utilize between nine and seventeen miles of thread in each design. The color palates of the warp and weft threads work in concert to achieve a broad range of colors on the face of the tapestry. Tapestries have texture not found in any other art form. The combination of the thread colors and weaves create a unique art experience that changes with each viewing angle. See for yourself why tapestries have proven their worth for over a thousand years. About Fine Art Tapestries: Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains just south of Asheville, North Carolina, Fine Art Tapestries finds its home in a town of less than 1,000 residents. The tranquility of the area is unsurpassed. As craftsmen and artisans, they have established a worldwide reputation for our work and ship our tapestries to all points on the globe. Fine Art Tapestries are quality weavers with an attention to detail that can only be found in classic American-made products. Please Note: Tassels, Rods and Finials shown are not included. All of our tapestries are special order items. Most orders will ship within 3 - 5 business days of purchase. For More Information on Tapestry Wall Hangings, Please Visit the Following Decor Articles: Tips on Hanging a Wall TapestryDecorating with Tapestry Wall HangingsA Forever Classic - Fine Art Tapestry Wall HangingsYou Can HEAR the Difference Tapestries Make

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An outstanding wine from an outstanding vintage. Chantelune's 2010 is powerful yet gentle, incredibly balanced and beautifully perfumed. Only 400 cases were produced to ensure the highest quality. This is the perfect addition to any collection with the potential to age for another 5-10 years. If you like Château Margaux, you'll love this! About the Producer A jewel located on top of the highest hill in Margaux, Château Chantelune is a unique property. Its previous owner, Mr. Soubrane was a carpenter who believed in felling his trees by moonlight, claiming this gave the best quality wood. His practice gave the property its name, meaning "sing to the moon." He sold his land to José Sanfins, director at third growth property, Château Cantenac Brown. Forty year old vines thrive in the poor gravel-sand soils. The vines dig deep for water and nutrients making them strong and competitive. Production is limited to just 400 cases. The small size of the vineyards allow Jose Sanfins to produce small quantities of exceptional fruit, and so the best quality wine. Vintages 2007; 2008; 2009 Taste A restrained and gentle wine from a blockbuster vintage. Characteristic dark and red fruit intermingle freely on the nose, ably supported by a hint of mint and vanilla. The palate is a wonderfully lush and creamy forest fruit compote that is intense and long-lasting in equal measure. As with most 2010 Bordeaux, this will reward patient ageing - but it's so delicious already that that's probably easier said than done! Food & Wine Pair with seared duck breast or a French classic, cassoulet.

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This barrel head design is perfect for both the wall and with a stand as a bistro table. Just add your family/vineyard name & established date for the perfect addition to any room. Sure to add some classic style to your home and impress your guests. Simply add to cart and enter personalization of 2 lines, line 1 up to 12 Characters, line 2 - 4 Character year. This product is hand crafted and made-to-order, providing you with a well-made, uniquely designed item. No two will ever be the same. As such, production time may exceed 30 days. Please note that due to the made-to-order quality of this product, orders cannot be cancelled after the first 48 hours. We assure you that it will be well worth the wait. Materials: Wood Wine Barrel Dimensions: 22"L x 2"W x 22"H Weight: 18 lbs"

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White Wine by Can Rafols dels Caus from Spain. The Terraprima wines come from a vineyard site adjacent to Can Rafols that Carlos purchased in 2004 to prevent it from becoming a quarry for the production of cement. It includes 40 hectares of vines many of them well over 50 years old.

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Display your favorite bottles from your wine collection with the 2 Day Designs 5 Bottle Wine Rack (4100P, 4100R, 4100W, 4100O, 4100B, 4100C, 4100F). A truly unique design, this wine rack is crafted out of repurposed wine barrel staves that have been hand finished. Made from solid white oak, some of the pieces still contain branding marks from their vineyard of origin. The five (5) wrought iron bottle shelves are fashioned by hand and compliment the striking design of the piece. Give your choice bottles Environmentally Conscious: Made from recycled pine barn timbers, this piece has a unique history and aesthetic Hand Finished: The solid wood Montana Lodge Kitchen Island is sanded down and stained by hand Made In America: All 2 Day Designs products are made in and ship from the U.S.

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Dimensions: 27W x 4H x 23 diam inches. Made from recycled oak barrels. The words Cask & Crown Pub are etched on surface. Beautifully finished solid oak tray top. Metallic tray rim and handles. Pine stain finish. Personalization is available. Now wine cheese grapes or other snacks can be served on a tray that boasts a unique history of its own. This attractive tray is made from recycled white oak wine barrels. Skilled woodworkers carve new life back into the old barrels then finish the tray with an eye-catching pine stain that will enhance the look of any table or counter. The words Cask and Crown Pub are stamped in old English lettering and highlight the rich pine stain finish. Including the durable metal rim and handles the whole tray measures 27W x 4H x 23 diam. inches and provides a handy way to serve your friends and family. Each step of the manufacturing process is carefully monitored to ensure that the highest standards are maintained from beginning to end. Be sure to check out this and all the other unique environmentally safe furniture products offered by 2-Day Designs. This product offer Personalization. Personalize this product if you like with up to 15 letters. Size and font will be as shown Use your vineyard name pub name family name or company name to personalize up to 15 characters including spaces. One or Two lines for personalization. About 2-Day Designs2-Day Designs furniture offers a wide variety of environmentally friendly furniture. Located in Eastanollee Ga. their unique collections feature recycled antique lumber whenever possible. From dining tables and chairs to occasional tables hutches cupboards trunks and display cases you'll be drawn to all their creative designs. Each step of the manufacturing process is carefully monitored by journeymen woodworkers to ensure that the highest quality standards are met from beginning to end. Be sure to check out all the unique eco-friendly furniture products offered by 2-Day Designs and take advantage of one of the nation's fastest growing furniture trends.

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When two wine lovers wed, perhaps in a lovely vineyard, and the house wine at the reception is naturally spectacular, there's a party favor made just for you. You can share your affinity for wine with guests by choosing this charming place card/photo holder. Resin cork replicates the wine corks used in top-tier wines. Cork is embossed with an old-world winery below the engraved words Maison du Vin. A vine-and-grapes motif adorns the matching place card. Favor measures approximately 3/4in. h x 2in. w x 1in. d. Sold in a set of 72. Ground shipping is available for this item (Expedited shipping is not available). *Sorry, we are unable to ship this product to HI, AK, AE, Guam, Canada or Puerto Rico

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More than 50 researchers have edited the pages on basic knowledge to give the reader indispensable information necessary to understand Bordeaux wine. Professionals, researchers, engineers, professors, recognised and established specialists in each of the fields discussed have written chapters about the history of the vineyard, the grape varieties, vine pests and illnesses, vinification, barrel-aging, the art of choosing, drinking and storing Bordeaux wine. Each appellation is presented with an overview of its principle characteristics and production figures, as well as any pertinent classifications that apply. Thus the reader can look at the entire Bordeaux vineyard scene with all the necessary information: from the most modest to the most grand, from the most prestigious to the least known, here is an incomparable vision of Bordeaux's production. Previous purchaser has left their receipt inside the book Condition report: Very immaculate throughout

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Situated in western Romania just to the east of the town of Timisoara Cramele Recas is a very impressive new winery on an old site. In the last 10 years, both the vineyard and winery have been completely, and exhaustively modernised in order to be able to fully control the production process using the latest methods. The winery has been fully fitted out with stainless steel, automatic temperature controlled tanks for fermenting and storing the wine. The primary vinification facility has been completely renewed with the best possible equipment for gently crushing, destemming, pressing the grapes- in order to be able to maintain all the quality in the grapes.

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The Haier HVTEC16DABS 16-Bottle dual zone mirrored glass door wine cellar is a great choice for most wine lovers. Keep both red and white wine perfectly chilled in this Haier 16-bottle dual zone wine cellar. Big enough for guests and space conscious enough to stay out of the way. Sits great on the floor, counter-top or behind the bar. This Hiar HVTEC16DABS wine cellar features two separate compartments, each with its own adjustable touch screen thermostat to set appropriate cooling temperatures. The HVTM16DABB is a best seller from Haier. Each compartment features four full-width, storage racks that can accommodate up to 16 bottles total. This thermoelectric wine cooler is not only vibration-free, but also boasts of ultra-quiet cooling. Couple this with the soft subtle interior light inside, creates a stable, constant environment for your vineyard treasures. This Haier HVTEC16DABS 16-bottle dual zone wine cooler comes in a stylish black finish, which is sure to complement most any decor. The amber-tinted glass door not only adds to its looks, but also displays the wine collection. Product Dimensions 20.3 x 33.4 x 9.9 inches (approximation) - Vibration-free; Ultra Quiet Thermal Electric Cooling - Perfect for Red or White Wines - Curved Door with Smoked Glass with Black Trim/Black Cabinet - Dual Touch Screen Controls with2 LED Displays. Independently adjust Temperature 46-66F upper compartment; 54-66F lower Compartment - 8 Full-Width Chrome Storage Racks We are an authorized Haier dealer - Haier Thermoelectric 16-Bottle Dual Zone Curved Glass Door Wine Cellar Fridge - Performance - Cooling Method Thermoelectric - Electrical Requirements 115V/60Hz - Ventilation Rear - Feature - Adjustable Leveling Legs Yes - Bottle Capacity 16 - Temp Control Type Electronic - Touchscre

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The Vin Rouge Large Panel tapestry wall hanging has texture not found in any other art form. The combination of the colors and weaves create a unique art experience that changes with each angle. See for yourself why tapestries have proven their worth for over a thousand years. Grapes and wine have inspired tapestries for over 1,000 years. Our Vineyard collection will take you away and set the mood. The calming nature of the tapestry will intoxicate you as you are lost in the art. Come in and have a drink. True tapestries are woven works of art. All of our Fine Art Tapestries are woven on jacquard looms and utilize between nine and seventeen miles of thread in each design. The color palates of the warp and weft threads work in concert to achieve a broad range of colors on the face of the tapestry. Tapestries have texture not found in any other art form. The combination of the thread colors and weaves create a unique art experience that changes with each viewing angle. See for yourself why tapestries have proven their worth for over a thousand years. About Fine Art Tapestries: Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains just south of Asheville, North Carolina, Fine Art Tapestries finds its home in a town of less than 1,000 residents. The tranquility of the area is unsurpassed. As craftsmen and artisans, they have established a worldwide reputation for our work and ship our tapestries to all points on the globe. Fine Art Tapestries are quality weavers with an attention to detail that can only be found in classic American-made products. Please Note: Tassels, Rods and Finials shown are not included. All of our tapestries are special order items. Most orders will ship within 3 - 5 business days of purchase. For More Information on Tapestry Wall Hangings, Please Visit the Following Decor Articles: Tips on Hanging a Wall TapestryDecorating with Tapestry Wall HangingsA Forever Classic - Fine Art Tapestry Wall HangingsYou Can HEAR the Difference Tapestries Make

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The Vin Blanc tapestry wall hanging has texture not found in any other art form. The combination of the colors and weaves create a unique art experience that changes with each angle. See for yourself why tapestries have proven their worth for over a thousand years. Grapes and wine have inspired tapestries for over 1,000 years. Our Vineyard collection will take you away and set the mood. The calming nature of the tapestry will intoxicate you as you are lost in the art. Come in and have a drink. True tapestries are woven works of art. All of our Fine Art Tapestries are woven on jacquard looms and utilize between nine and seventeen miles of thread in each design. The color palates of the warp and weft threads work in concert to achieve a broad range of colors on the face of the tapestry. Tapestries have texture not found in any other art form. The combination of the thread colors and weaves create a unique art experience that changes with each viewing angle. See for yourself why tapestries have proven their worth for over a thousand years. About Fine Art Tapestries: Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains just south of Asheville, North Carolina, Fine Art Tapestries finds its home in a town of less than 1,000 residents. The tranquility of the area is unsurpassed. As craftsmen and artisans, they have established a worldwide reputation for our work and ship our tapestries to all points on the globe. Fine Art Tapestries are quality weavers with an attention to detail that can only be found in classic American-made products. Please Note: Tassels, Rods and Finials shown are not included. All of our tapestries are special order items. Most orders will ship within 3 - 5 business days of purchase. For More Information on Tapestry Wall Hangings, Please Visit the Following Decor Articles: Tips on Hanging a Wall TapestryDecorating with Tapestry Wall HangingsA Forever Classic - Fine Art Tapestry Wall HangingsYou Can HEAR the Difference Tapestries Make

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Red Wine by Oberto from Piedmont, Italy. The Barolo Albarella is made from 0.8 hectares of densely-planted and meticulously pruned vines, which makes the total production very limited. The vineyard is in the village of Barolo, just below the famous Canubi vineyard, with which it shares its southwestern exposure and clay soils. Hand-picked grapes are double-sorted and placed into stainless steel tanks for an extended maceration of up to 350 hours on the skins. After primary fermentation in tank, the wine is racked into new oak barrels for the malolactic fermentation. The wine is then racked into larger French and Slovenian oak boti for a 24-month aging period, follwed by 2 months in tank, and 6 months in bottle.

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The Morandina estate takes its name from the original Morando family, residents in the same area of Piemonte since 1580. The firm's holdings now extend over 21 hectares of vineyards covering rolling hills in the heart of the most prestigious production areas, including Castiglione Tinella for production of this delicious Moscato d'Asti. The use of a slow, natural fermentation leads to enticing and persistant bubbles, and the wine itself is as fresh as a daisy, with vibrant floral aromatics, sweetness and just 5.5% alcohol. Certainly if demand in America is any guide, Moscato might even eclipse Pinot Grigio although that particular phenomenon shows no sign of abating. We ve turned to an estate for whom Moscato d Asti has been a way of life for centuries rather than a passing fad.

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When two wine lovers wed, perhaps in a lovely vineyard, and the house wine at the reception is naturally spectacular, there's a party favor made just for you. You can share your affinity for wine with guests by choosing this charming place card/photo holder. Resin cork replicates the wine corks used in top-tier wines. Cork is embossed with an old-world winery below the engraved words Maison du Vin. A vine-and-grapes motif adorns the matching place card. Favor measures approximately 3/4in. h x 2in. w x 1in. d. Sold in a set of 48. Ground shipping is available for this item (Expedited shipping is not available). *Sorry, we are unable to ship this product to HI, AK, AE, Guam, Canada or Puerto Rico

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Although the first written records of wine production in Vacqueyras date back to 1414, the Romans probably began winemaking there as early as the second century BC. Today, a great Vacqueyras, like this magnificent example, strikes the perfect balance between power and precise fruit expression. And that's exactly what you have here. Domaine de Vervine is a small estate nestled at the foot of the Dentelles de Montmirail, just outside the village of Sarrians. The vineyards are planted amidst sun dried garrigue which lends herbal complexity to this juicy Rhône red. This wine is ready to enjoy now, but given time the ripe red fruit will develop notes of liquorice, pepper and spice. Locals would serve with daube provençale, game or wild boar.

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The Feudo di Santa Tresa estate has around 50 hectares of vineyards based on a rich, red soil which has ideal characteristics: a 40-100 centimetre surface layer of light red sandy loam on a well-drained limestone base, which helps to guarantee a constant supply of water. The volcanic soil is highly fertile and the harsh sun is tempered by the cooling sea breezes, making the quality of the vines and grapes is so exceptional that minimal intervention is the order of the day and organic production the natural result. Once in the cellar, the grapes are gently destemmed, but not crushed. The two grape varieties are vinified separately. Fermentation in each case is initiated by the addition of selected yeasts and takes place at a temperature not exceeding 17-18 degrees C for about 10 days. 50% of the Grillo is then kept in oak barriques for 3-4 months. No malolactic fermentation takes place in order to maintain the acidity. The two wines are blended together at the end of January.

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