Vins Jean De Monteil http://vins-jean-de-monteil.com/ Thu, 24 Nov 2022 12:00:46 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.9.3 https://vins-jean-de-monteil.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/favicon-150x150.png Vins Jean De Monteil http://vins-jean-de-monteil.com/ 32 32 CHEERS! $225,000 ‘Shark Tank’ deal with Mark Cuban marked by black-owned wine brand in Dallas https://vins-jean-de-monteil.com/cheers-225000-shark-tank-deal-with-mark-cuban-marked-by-black-owned-wine-brand-in-dallas/ Thu, 24 Nov 2022 12:00:46 +0000 https://vins-jean-de-monteil.com/cheers-225000-shark-tank-deal-with-mark-cuban-marked-by-black-owned-wine-brand-in-dallas/ Entrepreneurs know how complex their sales pitches have to be to win over customers. shark tank. While some came out in tatters, others left the tank with major investment deals. husband and wife team Whitney and Chaz doors recently landed a $225,000 deal with investor “Shark” Marc Cuban after introducing their company, Wonder Wine, during […]]]>

Entrepreneurs know how complex their sales pitches have to be to win over customers. shark tank. While some came out in tatters, others left the tank with major investment deals.

husband and wife team Whitney and Chaz doors recently landed a $225,000 deal with investor “Shark” Marc Cuban after introducing their company, Wonder Wine, during an appearance on Season 14 of the show.

According The Dallas Morning News, Cuban, Dallas entrepreneur and owner of the Dallas Mavericks, was impressed by the couple who wore shirts that read “Be Bold. Sip Different” while showcasing their North Texas wine business. Included in the deal, Cuban offered the investment for 15% of the capital of the couple’s start-up.

Wondry Wine, launched in 2021, specializes in cocktail wines infused with organic fruit extracts. The Gatezes have described their brand as a “reinvented, higher alcohol, fruit-infused wine collection.”

Cuban tweeted his excitement for the new Gatez partnership on social media.

“We promise to continue to pursue our dream of a more diverse society wine the industry and making the best, most innovative cocktail wines and creams…with a little help from our new friend @mcuban,” Wondry’s Instagram page wrote to thank its customers and followers.

The wines offer flavors such as Mango Citrus Twist, Peach in Peace and Sangria Especial. Customers also have the option of trying the brand’s cocktail creams, which are “a grown-up version of a milkshake” that can be served over ice, poured into coffee, or poured over ice cream.

Wonder Wine is available at Total Wine stores, Target and on the company’s website. Customers ordering from wondrywine.com will receive a 25% discount shark tank sale while stocks last.

The couple appeared on shark tank during Season 14 Episode 6, which aired November 11, 2022.

]]> Black-owned Meadow Winery and Vineyard https://vins-jean-de-monteil.com/black-owned-meadow-winery-and-vineyard/ Wed, 23 Nov 2022 14:00:00 +0000 https://vins-jean-de-monteil.com/black-owned-meadow-winery-and-vineyard/ ]]>

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Wine-and-dinner bargain

An hour inland from the Oregon coast, in the hills of the Umpqua Valley, two retired Tuskegee natives bought an old winery and opened their doors during the pandemic. In the picturesque setting of Cascade Mountain RangeDexter and Marilyn Meadows produce a multitude of wines in Meadows Estate Vineyard and Wineryincluding pinot noir, syrah, grenache and merlot.

Formerly known as MarshAnne Landing Winery, the property is open to the public during tasting hours and can also be rented out for events. The Meadows have had the vineyard for three years now — the first of which was dedicated to getting the 14 acres of vineyard back into shape, Dexter said. In the years that followed, however, the winery doubled the crop production.

The couple had no previous experience working in a winery. “When we bought the place, we had inventory and we didn’t know what to do with it,” Dexter said. “We had a winemaker and she gave me and my wife a crash course in wine making.”

In the spirit of entrepreneurship, the couple restored the five-bedroom farmhouse on the property for rent through AirBnb. Dexter, who holds a master’s degree in landscape architecture from Michigan State University, explained that this property is the largest in the area at 4,500 square feet, making it the perfect place to sleep a large group of friends – up to 14 people, Dexter said. .

The local community has been really supportive of the Meadows in their efforts to restore the winery and bring business to the area, Dexter said, explaining that the townspeople have been an invaluable resource. “This community has been very helpful in getting us set up: all kinds of help, answering questions and sorting out harvesting issues,” he said.

Three of the Meadows wines have won awards this year Los Angeles Invitational Wine & Spirits Challenge, including Double Gold and Best of Class for the 2017 Grenache. The grape varieties, traditionally grown in the Rhône and Bordeaux, thrive in the region’s long growing season. “We still have a lot of work to do to make it even better than it is,” Dexter said.

The trip to Oregon

Buying property in Oregon was never the Meadows’ original plan. During his architectural career, Dexter designed residential buildings in Pasadena and worked as a landscape architect at the Forest Service in San Dimas, California.

The couple raised a son and a daughter in Southern California. Like many mothers, Marilyn wore a few hats during those years. She has taken on many roles, including lab technician, homemaker, and substitute teacher in the school system.

Even before they embraced their retirement, the couple worked on building their portfolios by investing in real estate, even though they already owned several properties in Southern California. Most of the properties they own in this area are apartment buildings designed by Dexter himself.

While preparing to purchase their next property, the couple wanted to stay in California where Dexter could go back to his roots and get his hands dirty in the ground. The pair cruised in search of farm property as California continued to burn, pushing the pair’s gazes north until they landed in Oregon.

“I told my wife I wanted to play in the mud while I retired,” said Dexter, who retired in 2015. “My childhood background and my teenage years were farming.”

From Tuskegee to California

At first, Dexter and Marilyn wanted to return to the East Coast for their retirement and made several investments in the state of Georgia in order to be closer to home. But it became clear that returning was not in the cards for most of the family. Dexter said his wife was the one who ultimately pulled the trigger. “Our kids were in California and they were clearly not going back to Tuskegee,” he said.

Today, Dexter and Marilyn divide their time between California and the Meadows Estate Vineyard and Winery in Oregon. Their two children have a certain interest in the winery, so the property could stay in the family and continue to be operated by generations of Meadows for years to come.

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]]> Strategies for the Holidays, by Dan Berger https://vins-jean-de-monteil.com/strategies-for-the-holidays-by-dan-berger/ Tue, 22 Nov 2022 01:27:47 +0000 https://vins-jean-de-monteil.com/strategies-for-the-holidays-by-dan-berger/ When several people gather to celebrate, such as at holiday parties, the drinks are often not particularly high-end, which is perfectly appropriate. In multi-party festivities, people rarely pay attention to the nuances that are in the glass. It doesn’t make sense to serve classics like the 1961 Chateau Petrus at large gatherings. Classic wines call […]]]>

When several people gather to celebrate, such as at holiday parties, the drinks are often not particularly high-end, which is perfectly appropriate.

In multi-party festivities, people rarely pay attention to the nuances that are in the glass. It doesn’t make sense to serve classics like the 1961 Chateau Petrus at large gatherings. Classic wines call for introspection and sharing with people who appreciate them and who won’t put ice on them!

Large holiday gatherings usually call for simple, flavorful wines. At such events some people may overindulge, which is a pitfall of any large gathering where the libations flow freely. Hosts should be aware of these issues and plan ahead.

Wine is one of the few restrained alcoholic beverages. From a moderation perspective, wine makes more sense than hard spirits, many of which can be made much easier to drink by adding extra flavors (e.g. cola) that can mask the alcohol.

But wine can also be risky.

For example, a chardonnay whose label says it contains 14% alcohol may seem moderate compared to whiskey’s 40% alcohol. But compare this Chardonnay to a German Riesling which contains 7% alcohol. Obviously, the latter can be healthier and possibly even tastier.

Those concerned about total alcohol consumption have several options today that were not available a few years ago. Among the low-alcohol wines available to consumers are also several New Zealand Sauvignon Blancs, such as Giesen, a Marlborough producer, whose de-alcoholized SB ($10 to $12) is flavorful and true to type.

Savvy wine lovers are also familiar with the exciting and refreshing white wine called vinho verde from Portugal. A superb value is from Broadbent, with just 9% alcohol ($11).

Low-alcohol beers can also be great choices. One of the more interesting soft drinks comes from Lagunitas, the Northern California brewer. It is a delicious non-alcoholic beer alternative.

Hoppy Refresher, as the company calls it (locals call it “hop water”) is described on the company’s website as “filled with Citra, Equinox and Centennial hops for a big splash of flavor surprisingly fruity”.

Mimosas are another festive drink that you can easily make at home with inexpensive sparkling wines (cava from Spain or prosecco from Italy) and orange juice. The more juice you use, the lower the quality of the sparkling wine. It is a waste of money to use quality French champagne to make mimosas because adding anything to a good wine almost always dilutes the qualities of the wine we are paying more for.

A popular mixed drink for festive occasions was once known as a “champagne cocktail”, with a lowercase c. He didn’t necessarily use real French champagne. It required a little sugar as well as a pinch of bitters, and today is not as popular as it was a century ago.

I suspect that the champagne cocktail became popular after the end of prohibition (1933), when quality French champagne (after WW1) was expensive. At the time, cheaper champagne was sour on American palates.

As a result, the drink needed a sugar cube to make it palatable.

No wine of the week.

To learn more about Sonoma County resident Dan Berger, and to read articles by other Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate webpage at www.creators.com.

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]]> The 2022 Hospices de Beaune auction sets several “historic” sales records https://vins-jean-de-monteil.com/the-2022-hospices-de-beaune-auction-sets-several-historic-sales-records/ Mon, 21 Nov 2022 14:10:39 +0000 https://vins-jean-de-monteil.com/the-2022-hospices-de-beaune-auction-sets-several-historic-sales-records/ In what François Poher, director and chairman of the Hospices Civils de Beaune board of directors, called “historic and spectacular results”, the auction broke other records, including the highest total ever recorded for a charity wine auction and the record total of all wine auctions held by Sotheby’s. , according to the auction house that […]]]>

In what François Poher, director and chairman of the Hospices Civils de Beaune board of directors, called “historic and spectacular results”, the auction broke other records, including the highest total ever recorded for a charity wine auction and the record total of all wine auctions held by Sotheby’s. , according to the auction house that handled the sale.

The average price per barrel sold at Sunday’s seven-hour auction also reached a new record, at €35,974. exceeding last year’s record average price per lot of €34,980. Indeed, social media was abuzz with news of pre-sale estimates exceeded by more than 100%. Five barrels of Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru, Cuvée Dames des Flandres, for example, fetched €324,000 each, more than double the high pre-sale estimate.

The proceeds from the auction, which supports the upkeep of the Hospices Civils de Beaune hospitals, came from the sale of 802 barrels, divided into 620 lots of red wines and 182 white wines, the largest number of lots since 828 barrels were auctioned in 2018.

After the difficult 2021 vintage, the early buzz for the sunny and dry 2022 vintage probably contributed to very high prices. At a press conference the morning before the sale, respected French wine critic Bernard Burtschy proclaimed that there was “no doubt about the high quality of 2022”. He called it the “culmination” of greater precision in the vat room and the vines of the 60-hectare Domaine des Hospices since director Ludivine Griveau took over in 2015. “It’s the best vintage Hospices,” Burtschy said.

The auction also broke records for the special charity lot known as the Barrel of Presidents or “Piece of Presidents”, which sold for €810,000, beating the record set last year (800,000 €). Produced collectively by a group of Burgundy trading houses – Badet Clément, Albert Bichot, Groupe Boisset, Bouchard Père & Fils, Champy, Chanson, Joseph Drouhin, Faiveley, Louis Jadot, Olivier Leflaive, Patriarche and Veuve Ambal – the offer “paid homage” to the late Louis-Fabrice Latour, who died in September this year, said Pierre Gernelle, managing director of the Federation of Breeding Traders of Great Burgundy. Latour, a former director of the Maison Louis Latour trading house, was a leading figure in Burgundy and a staunch supporter of the auction.

The 228-litre barrel, aged at Maison Louis Latour, combines three terroirs of the Domaine des Hospices de Beaune: Corton Renardes, Corton Bressandes and Corton Chaumes. The proceeds from the charity prize will benefit two childcare associations: the Princess Margot association, which helps children with cancer, and the World Vision association, which helps children in precarious situations.

Followed by television cameras, French journalist and writer Flavie Flament generated a lot of enthusiasm as she walked down the auction rostrum to the seated bidders, inviting them to raise the bids for the barrel of the presidents.

Tasting the wines a day before the sale, the overall impression was of ripe but not overripe reds with impressive structure, and fleshy whites with fine dryness and breadth.

Cooler terroirs, with deeper soils, generally do better in the vintage, which has lower than average acidity and a natural alcohol content of between 13.5 and 14%, notes oenologist Sébastien Lecomte, under – director of the Hospices. To help maintain freshness, the estate harvested early in the morning and stored incoming grapes in refrigerated containers, which was important for aromatic freshness, Lecomte explained. Yields – around 40 hectoliters per hectare for reds and 45 for whites – are high in 2022, but not as high as in 2018. Most grapes harvested in excellent conditions for three weeks from August 25 to September 16 were the workers threw at most four percent of the grapes on the sorting tables.

George Lacey, Sotheby’s head of wine for Asia, praised director Griveau for managing to retain “an enticing acidity married to the richness and brilliance of the fruit”. While many whites showed meaty and peachy characteristics, the most successful ones also displayed zip. For example, Lanlay’s Meursault Premier Cru Les Charmes Bahezre has been favorably compared to Meursault Premier Cru Les Charmes Albert Grivault. Indeed, Lecomte confirmed “a little more acidity” in the old wine, which the waiters described as “very appreciated”.

During the press conference preceding the sale, Ludivine Griveau underlined the importance of the month of June, during which three episodes of rain – up to 100 mm in Gevrey Chambertin – restored water reserves to what she called it “acceptable levels,” which probably explains why the vines were resilient until harvest time. Indeed, Burgundy expert Jasper Morris MW said: “If those rains hadn’t arrived, I think there would have been serious problems for the vintage.”

The contrast to 2021 was clear to most who tasted the wines. “In 2021, I didn’t need to go to my dentist for a teeth cleaning,” noted wine writer Michael Apstein, comparing it to the friendlier 2022. Morris said the 2022 vintage was reminiscent of the 1999s: “You get impressive structure, but at this stage the ripe fruit covers it, and yet we don’t encounter any overripeness that you might see on some wines from 2018, 2019 and 2020.’

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]]> 10 Things to Do in Kalispell ‘The Soul of Montana’s Flathead Valley’ https://vins-jean-de-monteil.com/10-things-to-do-in-kalispell-the-soul-of-montanas-flathead-valley/ Sun, 20 Nov 2022 19:00:00 +0000 https://vins-jean-de-monteil.com/10-things-to-do-in-kalispell-the-soul-of-montanas-flathead-valley/ Kalispell City in Flathead County is an underrated town Montana travel destination surrounded by the best that nature has to offer. The rivers, lakes, trails, mountains and parks that dot Kalispell offer plenty of recreational activities for outdoor enthusiasts. This charming and relatively unknown town has museums, galleries, shops, food and wine outlets that cater […]]]>

Kalispell City in Flathead County is an underrated town Montana travel destination surrounded by the best that nature has to offer. The rivers, lakes, trails, mountains and parks that dot Kalispell offer plenty of recreational activities for outdoor enthusiasts.


This charming and relatively unknown town has museums, galleries, shops, food and wine outlets that cater to the excesses of modernity. Kalispell’s diverse attractions have earned it the nickname the soul of Montana’s Flathead Valley. Here are 10 things to do in Kalispell.

10/10 Horseback riding

Montana’s backcountry is a lush paradise with mountains and nature trails that visitors can leisurely explore on horseback for a day. Service providers here offer guided horseback riding tours for visitors to Kalispell.

Artemis Acres Guest Ranch at the foot of the Salish mountain range and W Guest Ranch Bar at the base of Spencer Mountain, offer half-day or full-day horseback riding tours around Kalispell. They also have accommodation and meal facilities for visitors for longer stays or vacations.

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9/10 Try water sports

During the summer, Flathead Lake is the favorite spot for water sports and activities when visiting Kalispell. In this lake, visitors can swim, ski, sail, canoe, paddle board, motorboat, kayak or fish.

There are also various Flathead Forks where visitors can raft through gentle and choppy whitewater.

At Kalispell, visitors can purchase fly fishing gear at Genuine water fly shop. Mike Howe also offers guided fishing trips to other lakes near Kalispell.

8/10 Cycling on wild trails

Biking is one of the best ways to see the magnificent beauty of Montana and in Kalispell there are six trails that offer different challenges to bikers. These are:

  • Foy’s at Blacktail Trails:
    Has a 3000 foot vertical descent and 15 miles of stacked loop trails.

  • Whitefish Trail:
    Features 26 miles of stacked loop trails, scenic views, single track butterfly trail and closed forest roads. This trail is an ideal challenge for off-road cyclists.

  • Beardance Trail:
    Has challenging rock obstacles, climbs, steep switchbacks and a mesh descent with great views of Flathead Lake.

  • East Side Highway (US Highway 35), Flathead Lake:
    Offers panoramic views of eastern Flathead Lake and the forested foothills of the Mission Mountains.

  • From rails to trails:
    More than 10 miles

    paved and offers relatively flat routes suitable for family bike rides.

  • Road to the sun:
    This is paved and offers great panoramic views of Montana scenery and a challenging 3500 foot elevation from Lake McDonald to Logan Pass.

7/10 go snowmobiling

The Kalispell snowmobile season runs from early December to mid-April depending on snow availability and there are great places to do it in Flathead Valley. Snowmobiling can be combined with wildlife viewing, snow games, rock climbing, guided tours and camping.

There are over 200 miles in and at Kalispell and there are service providers who take visitors by snowmobile and provide the appropriate equipment. here are the Swan Mountain Outfitter, Adventures in Northwest Montanaand Montana Action Rentals.

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6/10 Try your luck at golf

The areas around Kalispell have superb golf courses which have made Flathead Valley one of the top 50 golf destinations by Golf Digest. Some golf courses that visitors can play in Kalispell include:

5/10 Shop at local stores

City of Kalispell has shops and boutiques stocking locally made Montana products and big box store merchandise. The shopping spree can stretch from downtown to Main Street, where local stores offer jewelry, cowboy boots, artwork, body care products, and western-inspired gear.

Since Montana has no sales tax, visitors pay the list price and save money.

4/10 Dine and drink wine

Kalispell has various wines and restaurants to match the tastes and budgets of all visitors. Bakeries, breweries, grocery stores, farm-to-table restaurants serve up ordinary and uniquely Montana dishes here.

At Hops Downtown Grill and Mercantile Steak, visitors can enjoy elk, yak, bison burgers, as well as rib eye and zabuton Wagyu (Denver steak).

There are also craft breweries offering over 40 flavors of ales and lagers made with Montana-grown malts, hops, blueberries and flathead cherries. Distilleries and wineries also serve locally made gin, whiskeys, rums and wines.

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3/10 Visit museums and galleries

Museum and gallery tours help visitors and art lovers understand the culture and history of Kalispell before modernization. These are:

  • Conrad Mansion Museum:
    This 13,000 square foot mansion archives the 19th century life of Kalispell founder Charles E. Conrad.

  • Northwest Montana History Museum:
    This archives the history of Flathead Valley’s beginnings and early industries, through exhibits featured here, as well as the history of American Indians and early European settlers.

  • Hockaday Art Museum:
    Flathead Valley and Glacier National Park Cultural History Archive, in a 1901 building.

  • Montana Modern Fine Arts:
    This gallery features works by contemporary artists related to Flathead Valley exhibited here.

  • Artist cooperatives:
    Displays works by modern artists and artisans like artwork, clothing, jewelry, furniture, photos, soaps, jams and other locally made products to ensure that visitors leave with a piece of Montana.

2/10 Explore the nightlife

Flathead Valley has a vibrant nightlife and has joints where customers are entertained with music, games, open mics and yoga while drinking various wines, whiskeys or craft beers.

These places also offer great dishes to ward off hunger while having fun:

  • Moose’s living room

  • Brannigan Pub

  • Crush the craft drink scene

  • MontaVino Winery & Tasting Room

  • Scotty’s Bar

  • Kalispell Eagle Show

  • Blue Moon (Columbia Falls)

1/10 Visit to the Flathead Indian Reservation

The best time to visit the Flathead Indian Reservation It’s summertime, especially the months of July and August, when Native Americans hold events celebrating their culture like powwows. Native American tours are a great way to learn about the history of people and places.

This 1.3 million acre reserve also has scenery that includes Flathead Lake, Jocko Valley, and the National Bison Range that are worth seeing. Some points of interest to visit when visiting this reserve are:

  • Powwow: Visitors meet the Kootenai tribe and dance, play and dine on their traditional food.

  • Garden of a Thousand Buddhas

  • Bird Watching at Ninepipes

  • Wildlife viewing at the National Bison Range

  • Runoff Kerr Dam

  • America’s Miracle Museum

  • Three Chiefs Cultural Center

  • Native American Speaks Program, Glacier National Park

  • Three Chiefs Cultural Center

There is so much many things to do in Montanaand stopping at Kalispell is just the start!

]]> An Italian Christmas gala | News, Sports, Jobs https://vins-jean-de-monteil.com/an-italian-christmas-gala-news-sports-jobs/ Sat, 19 Nov 2022 05:25:47 +0000 https://vins-jean-de-monteil.com/an-italian-christmas-gala-news-sports-jobs/ A FUN EVENING THAT HELPS A FESTIVAL AND SCHOLARSHIPS – Undo’s Upper Ohio Valley Italian Festival Christmas Gala will be held November 27 at Undo’s West, 5113 National Road East, St. Clairsville, with appetizers at 4 p.m., table wine, a cookie table, an Italian auction, a seated dinner at 5 p.m. and […]]]>

A FUN EVENING THAT HELPS A FESTIVAL AND SCHOLARSHIPS – Undo’s Upper Ohio Valley Italian Festival Christmas Gala will be held November 27 at Undo’s West, 5113 National Road East, St. Clairsville, with appetizers at 4 p.m., table wine, a cookie table, an Italian auction, a seated dinner at 5 p.m. and then a dance party from 6 p.m. Tickets are $40 with reservations available through Tuesday by calling (304) 233-1090. Proceeds help award 12 $1,000 scholarships to area students in Jefferson, Brooke, Hancock, Belmont, Marshall and Ohio counties. and with the annual Upper Ohio Valley Italian Heritage Festival, which marks its 40th year in 2023. Some of the auction items are, from left, Janice Whipkey, festival coordinator; Eric Filberto, member of the board of directors; and Michele Fabbro, Chair of the Board. — Contributed

You don’t have to be Italian to come to the annual Christmas gala hosted by the Undo’s Upper Ohio Valley Italian Festival Committee.

But the Nov. 27 event will definitely have an Italian flair, according to Michele Fabbro de Steubenville, president of the festival’s board of directors.

The Holiday Gala takes place at Undo’s West, located at 5113 National Road East, St. Clairsville, with hors d’oeuvres at 4 p.m.; table wine; a table of Italian biscuits; an Italian auction; a seated dinner of Italian cuisine at 5 p.m.; and music from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. by the famous Ray Massa and the Eurorhythms.

Tickets are $40 and are available through Tuesday by calling (304) 233-1090.

“We would like everyone to come” said Fabbro. “It’s a big party. You obviously don’t have to be Italian to come, but the theme revolves around Italian food and Italian entertainment, but that doesn’t matter. You will have a great time no matter what. she assured.

In addition to having a fun night out and kicking off the Christmas holiday season with a dress-up opportunity, patrons help create scholarships for 12 students across the region and contribute to the success of the annual Undo’s Upper Ohio Valley Italian Festival with overall expenses.

This is a special year in the life of the festival since it will be its 40th anniversary.

“The annual festival is held the last full weekend of July with two purposes: to promote and celebrate Italian culture and to raise funds for scholarships for students residing in six counties, Belmont and Jefferson in Ohio and Hancock, Brooke, Ohio and Marshall counties. in West Virginia, Fabbro explained.

“Each year we award two $1,000 scholarships to students from each county,” she added. “Throughout the year, we sponsor events to help raise funds for these scholarships, and over the years we have awarded nearly $400,000 to local students,” Fabbro continued.

“The festival is a non-profit organization that raises all operating funds and relies on volunteers at the festival and throughout the year”, she added. “We are grateful to our loyal supporters and to all of our volunteers.”

The festival has only been canceled once in its history and that was in 2020 due to COVID-19. The three-day 2023 event is scheduled for July 28-30. It is held at Heritage Port in Wheeling.

This is the third year of the Christmas gala, according to Fabbro, who also said he missed a year due to pandemic precautions in place.

“We expect to have a large group of friends, family and festival supporters, and anyone in the valley who enjoys Italian food, wine, music, entertainment and just having a great night out,” said Fabbro.

“Everyone is welcome to attend the gala – Italian or non-Italian”, said Fabbro. “It’s an Italian meal and Italian music that you can listen to or dance to. It really is a great event.

The gala will include what organizers call a Venetian auction in addition to a separate design for a Christmas tree with around $500 worth of gift cards on it.

“And Ray Massa is truly nationally acclaimed,” Fabbro said entertainment. “He’s been voted the best Italian artist in the country for a few years I think, and he’s from Bellaire, Ohio, if you can believe that. He’s from Bellaire and went to college and needed to earn some dollars on the side and started this little band, and then that’s what it became. she says.

“It’s kind of a good thing, because he’s a busy guy, you know, it’s hard to have him over Christmas, but he always helps us,” she says.

The gala is just one of the festival’s fundraisers.

“It’s pretty big, but we too this year are going to have what we’ve never had before – a golf tournament, and it’s going to be July 9 in Oglebay, and they can sign up for that,” she says. “We have a wine tasting, and it’s usually on the second Friday in June, and it’s at Casa di Vino – House of Wine – in the market area of ​​Wheeling,” she added. It is located at 2269 Market St., Wheeling

Fabbro pointed out that some people mistakenly think that the Italian summer festival is “A Wheeling Festival.” “But every year we give out scholarships, so last year in 2022 the two Jefferson County scholarships, one went to a student from Catholic Central High School and the other went to a student from Steubenville High School so that each of the counties benefits from this holiday,” said Fabbro.

The gala is “a disguised event” and a chance to kick off the holiday season in style. “We don’t do it enough, I don’t think,” she commented.

The annual festival attracts up to 50,000 people over its three days, according to Fabbro. “If we have good weather, we had 50,000 people at the festival.”

Planning is already underway for the summer event and that includes accepting nominations for the Italian-American of the Year award.

“Our final vote will be in January on who it will be,” Fabbro said, noting, “We’ve had three people nominated so far, and we’re taking nominations from the public. If the public knows someone who they believe has had a real impact on the community, usually a very charitable and well-known person, they can send a letter of appointment to the board office at 1200 Market St., Suite 3, Wheeling WV 26003.”

Fabbro said that one year the Italian-American of the Year award went to a community nominee, not a festival board member.

Nomination letters should be sent before the first of the year to arrive in time for the festival board to consider at its January 12 meeting.

Anthony Filberto is president of the festival. Members of the board of directors, in addition to Fabbro as president, are Marilyn Messino Wehrheim, vice president; Angie Clutter, secretary; and John Balzano, Treasurer. Council members are: Mario DiBias, Gay Lucci and Vince Gianangeli, Belmont County; Anthony Filberto and Eric Filberto, Brooke County; Louis Contumelio, County of Hancock; John Balzano and Michele Fabbro, Jefferson County; Marilyn Messino Wehrheim, Marshall County; Chrissy Clutter, Toni DiCarlo and Robert Triveri, Ohio County; Tiberio Ciancone, Frankie DiCarlantonio and Kathryn DiCarlantonio, partners; Ali Bonoo, Angie Clutter, Alicia DiCesare, Adri DiLorenzo, Erik Schramm, Rose Mary Baller and Rosie Sprows, at large; Janice Whipkey, coordinator; and Benny Battistelli, Anthony Zambito, Vincent Colaianni and Anthony Iannarelli Sr., Founders.



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]]> Cannon Estate Winery opens in Abbotsford https://vins-jean-de-monteil.com/cannon-estate-winery-opens-in-abbotsford/ Fri, 18 Nov 2022 18:13:00 +0000 https://vins-jean-de-monteil.com/cannon-estate-winery-opens-in-abbotsford/ A brand new winery opened earlier this month in Abbotsford. Cannon Estate Winery, located at 30523 Burgess Ave. in West Abbotsford, officially opened on November 16 and owners Andi and Justin Manuel aim to prove that the Fraser Valley is a hidden gem in the Canadian wine space. The couple, originally from the Greater Vancouver […]]]>

A brand new winery opened earlier this month in Abbotsford.

Cannon Estate Winery, located at 30523 Burgess Ave. in West Abbotsford, officially opened on November 16 and owners Andi and Justin Manuel aim to prove that the Fraser Valley is a hidden gem in the Canadian wine space.

The couple, originally from the Greater Vancouver area, moved to the Fraser Valley 10 years ago and after buying 20 acres of land, they were inspired by memories of summers in the Okanagan to plant a vineyard .

The couple called on Patrick Blandin, an experienced winegrower and winemaker, to create the ideal growing conditions for their property. They also reached out to top winemakers in the Okanagan for additional expertise.

After all the planning and preparation, the vineyard was first planted in 2018 and the first harvest took place in 2021. Today approximately 12.4 of the 20-acre property is under vines with 16 varietals planted on 23 different plots. The grape varieties include Chardonnay, Muscat, Petite Milo, Pinot Noir and Gamay Noir and others.

The CEW produces wine under two labels – Cannon and The Wick. The main difference between the two is that Cannon wines are made using French winemaking techniques, and The Wick wines are made using a combination of New World and Old World winemaking techniques. World.

They are now open to the public and the hours are noon to 5 p.m. on Wednesdays and Thursdays, noon to 6 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sundays.

For more information, visit cannonwinery.ca.

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Cannon Estate Winery is located at 30523 Burgess Ave. in West Abbotsford. (photo Liz Rosa)

Cannon Estate Winery first planted its vineyard in 2018 and the first harvest was in 2021. (Photo Liz Rosa)

Cannon Estate Winery first planted its vineyard in 2018 and the first harvest was in 2021. (Photo Liz Rosa)

]]> A celebration of the best wines in the world: Wine Pinnacle Awards 2022 https://vins-jean-de-monteil.com/a-celebration-of-the-best-wines-in-the-world-wine-pinnacle-awards-2022/ Fri, 18 Nov 2022 06:00:03 +0000 https://vins-jean-de-monteil.com/a-celebration-of-the-best-wines-in-the-world-wine-pinnacle-awards-2022/ Winners in all 18 categories were announced at the gala ceremony at Resorts World Sentosa After a two-year hiatus, the highly anticipated Wine Pinnacle Awards 2022 were announced on November 1, 2022 with a glamorous gala dinner at Resorts World Singapore. The Wine Pinnacle Awards have been announced in all 18 categories. Among the prizes […]]]>

Winners in all 18 categories were announced at the gala ceremony at Resorts World Sentosa

After a two-year hiatus, the highly anticipated Wine Pinnacle Awards 2022 were announced on November 1, 2022 with a glamorous gala dinner at Resorts World Singapore.

The Wine Pinnacle Awards have been announced in all 18 categories. Among the prizes awarded during the evening, the “Choice of the technical committee” was the most coveted title. The prize was awarded unanimously by the five members of the technical committee to Barbara Banke, President and Owner of Jackson Family Wines.

“Pandemic Hero,” a new category recognizing the impact of the pandemic on wineries, was also won by Barbara Banke of Jackson Family Wines.

“We are aware of the difficulties faced by many people in the wine industry over the past few years. Barbara Banke and Jackson Family Wines are the epitome of a pandemic hero with their outstanding contributions to a society significantly impacted by the pandemic,” said Jeannie Cho Lee MW, Technical Committee Manager for the 2022 Wine Pinnacle Awards.

Guests indulged in a delicious eight-hand, four-course collaborative dinner specially curated by four of the world’s most talented and renowned chefs.

A celebration of the best wines in the world: Wine Pinnacle Awards 2022The celebration was the end of a five-day program that included exclusive wine dinners, industry masterclasses and a two-day symposium. Karen Macneil opened the symposium with a thought-provoking keynote on the evolution of Asia as a wine market, and Master of Wine Dr Jeannie Lo Chee shared her PhD insights into investment trends in fine wines in China.

A celebration of the best wines in the world: Wine Pinnacle Awards 2022

On another panel, renowned author and presenter Oz Clarke was joined by Guillaume Barraud from the Gerard Bertrand winery and Thomas Brzostowski from The Nature Conservancy to discuss the ramifications of climate change on the world’s vineyards. Other topics included wines in a digital world of NFT and social media, Chinese consumer markets during and after the pandemic, and organic and biodynamic wines in Asia.

Nearly 500 personalities took part in this five-day program, including the most famous names in the world of wine, winemakers, masters of wine and sommeliers and wine lovers.

A full list of winners is listed below with the winner highlighted in bold.

MATURED WINES

Best vintage 2002, 2004, 2008

– 2008 Louis Roederer, Cristal Vintage Brut (Winner)

– 2002 Krug, Clos du Mesnil Blanc de Blancs

– Salon 2002, Cuvée ‘S’ Le Clos du Mesnil Blanc de Blancs

Best 1999, 2002 Vintage Burgundy Red

– 1999 Domaine de la Romanée-Conti, La Tâche Grand Cru Monopole (Winner)

– 1999 Domaine de la Romanée-Conti, Romanée-Conti Grand Cru

– 2002 Domaine de la Romanée-Conti, La Tâche Grand Cru Monopole

Best 1996, 1998, 2000 Vintage Bordeaux Red

– 1996 Chateau Latour (Winner)

– Château Cheval Blanc 1998

– 2000 Château Haut-Brion

Best 2001, 2004 Vintage Piedmont Red

– 2001 Giacomo Conterno, Monfortino Barolo Riserva DOCG (Winner)

– 2001 Bruno Giacosa, Falletto Riserva, Falletto Vigna Le Rocche Barolo DOCG

– 2004 Giacomo Conterno, Monfortino Barolo Riserva DOCG

Best Vintage 2004, 2006 Tuscan Red

– 2004 Tenuta San Guido, Sassicaia Bolgheri (Winner)

– 2006 Masseto

– 2006 Tenuta San Guido, Sassicaia Bolgheri

BEST RECENT RELEASES

Best recent release: Sauvignon-Blanc

– 2018 Château Margaux, White Pavilion of Château Margaux, Bordeaux, France (Winner)

– 2018 Didier Dagueneau, Pouilly-Fumé Silex, Loire, France

– 2019 Château Margaux, White Pavilion of Château Margaux, Bordeaux, France

Best recent release: Riesling

– 2019 John. Joe. Prum, Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Auslese, Mosel, Germany (Winner)

– 2018 FE Trimbach, Clos Sainte Hune Riesling, Alsace, France

– 2018 Egon Mu_̈ller, Scharzhofberger Riesling Auslese, Moselle, Germany

Best recent release: Burgundy White

– 2019 Domaine Bonneau du Martray, Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru (Winner)

– 2016 Domaine Coche-Dury, Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru

– 2018 Domaine Leflaive, Chevalier-Montrachet Grand Cru

Best recent release: Chardonnay (ex-Burgundy)

– 2018 Leeuwin Estate, Art Series Chardonnay, Margaret River, Australia (Winner)

– 2018 Cullen, Kevin John Chardonnay, Margaret River, Australia

– 2019 Kumeu River, Mate’s Vineyard Chardonnay, Auckland, New Zealand

Best recent release: Cabernet Sauvignon

– 2018 Ridge Vineyards, Monte Bello, Santa Cruz Mountains, USA (Winner)

– 2016 Tenuta San Guido, Sassicaia, Bolgheri, Italy

– 2019 Ridge Vineyards, Monte Bello, Santa Cruz Mountains, USA

Best recent release: Pinot Noir (ex-Bourgogne)

– 2018 Tolpuddle Vineyard, Pinot Noir, Tasmania, Australia (Winner)

– 2018 Ata Rangi, Pinot Noir, Martinborough, New Zealand

– 2019 By Farr, Farrside Pinot Noir, Geelong, Australia

Best recent release: Rhone Red

– 2016 Château Rayas, Châteauneuf-du-Pape, France (Winner)

– 2016 Domaine Jean-Louis Chave, Hermitage, France

– 2017 E. Guigal, Côte-Rôtie, La Landonne, France

Best recent release: Spanish Red

– 2010 Vega Sicilia, Unico Gran Reserva, Ribera del Duero, Spain (Winner)

– 2018 Pingus, Dominio de Pingus, Ribera del Duero, Spain

– Vega Sicilia, Unico Reserva Especial Release 2021 (vintages 2009, 2010, 2010), Ribera del Duero, Spain

COMFORT WINES

Comfort White < 40 Euros

– 2019 John. Joe. Pru_̈m, Riesling Wehlener Sonnenuhr, Moselle, Germany (Winner)

– 2018 John. Joe. Prüm, Riesling Graacher Himmelreich Kabinett, Mosel, Germany

– 2018 John. Joe. Pru_̈m, Riesling Wehlener Sonnenuhr, Moselle, Germany

Comfort Red < 40 Euros

– 2019 Domaine Jean Foillard, Morgon, Beaujolais, France (Winner)

– 2019 Domaine Marcel Lapierre, Morgon, Beaujolais, France

– 2020 Domaine Marcel Lapierre, Morgon, Beaujolais, France

Comfort Rosé < 40 Euros

– 2020 Château Miraval, Côtes de Provence Rosé, Provence, France (Winner)

– 2020 Domaine Tempier, Bandol Rosé, Bandol, France

– 2020 Chateau d’Esclans, Whispering Angel Rosé, Provence, France

EARTH’S BEST FRIEND

Earth’s Best Friend (Vineyard)

– Domaine Zind-Humbrecht, Alsace, France (Winner)

– Bodegas Torres, Penedès, Spain

– Domaine Leflaive, Burgundy, France

PANDEMIC HEROES

Pandemic Hero (Personality)

– Barbara Banke, President and Owner of Jackson Family Wines (winner)

]]> Police investigate armed robbery at Martha’s Vineyard Bank https://vins-jean-de-monteil.com/police-investigate-armed-robbery-at-marthas-vineyard-bank/ Thu, 17 Nov 2022 16:38:03 +0000 https://vins-jean-de-monteil.com/police-investigate-armed-robbery-at-marthas-vineyard-bank/ Crime Three robbers tied up bank staff and escaped in a stolen vehicle, officials said. Police investigate an armed robbery at a bank in Martha’s Vineyard. Armed robbers robbed a bank on Martha’s Vineyard Thursday morning and escaped in a stolen vehicle, officials said. “Active Police Scene at the Rockland Trust in Vineyard Haven”, Tisbury […]]]>

Crime

Three robbers tied up bank staff and escaped in a stolen vehicle, officials said.

Police investigate an armed robbery at a bank in Martha’s Vineyard.

Armed robbers robbed a bank on Martha’s Vineyard Thursday morning and escaped in a stolen vehicle, officials said.

“Active Police Scene at the Rockland Trust in Vineyard Haven”, Tisbury Police wrote on Facebook. “Armed robbery with firearms confirmed.”

Tisbury Police Chief Chris Habekost told the Vineyard Gazette that the robbery took place around 8:15 a.m., when three people armed with handguns entered the building. They tied up bank staff and escaped in a stolen vehicle, which later ended up near the Manuel F. Correllus state forest, the outlet reported.

No one was physically injured.

In a later Facebook Publishthe Tisbury Police Department confirmed it was receiving assistance from the FBI and the Massachusetts State Police.

The theft took place at the Rockland Trust at 257 Edgartown Road in West Tisbury, according to FBI spokeswoman Kristen Setera.

“The FBI is responding to the scene and assisting our law enforcement partners in the investigation,” Setera told Boston.com. She declined to comment further, citing the ongoing investigation.

Habekost said Martha’s Vineyard Time that police were watching the ferry terminal. The Steamship Authority provides a service from Vineyard Haven to Woods Hole in Falmouth.

In progress police activity reported in Falmouth is linked to the theft, a senior law enforcement source said NBC10 Boston.

Falmouth Police said there is currently an active police incident scene on Jones Road. The road will be closed between Gifford Street and Davis Straits, the department said.

“Schools in the area have been sheltered in place as a precaution,” Falmouth Police wrote on Facebook, asking community members to avoid the area. “There is currently no immediate danger to the general public.”

]]> North Sixth Group Announces Investment in Wine Farm; launches Viniamo as the leading online delivery platform for Italian family wines https://vins-jean-de-monteil.com/north-sixth-group-announces-investment-in-wine-farm-launches-viniamo-as-the-leading-online-delivery-platform-for-italian-family-wines/ Wed, 16 Nov 2022 17:10:35 +0000 https://vins-jean-de-monteil.com/north-sixth-group-announces-investment-in-wine-farm-launches-viniamo-as-the-leading-online-delivery-platform-for-italian-family-wines/ NEW YORK – November 16, 2022 – Sixth North Group youoday announced that it has acquired a significant stake in WineFarm, a growing digital platform for great Italian wines. With this investment, WineFarm will be renamed Viniamothe leading digital platform for great Italian wines from family wineries. Viniamo will be operated by wine and spirits […]]]>

NEW YORK – November 16, 2022 – Sixth North Group youoday announced that it has acquired a significant stake in WineFarm, a growing digital platform for great Italian wines. With this investment, WineFarm will be renamed Viniamothe leading digital platform for great Italian wines from family wineries.

Viniamo will be operated by wine and spirits industry veterans and Wine Farm co-founders Brendan Papariello and Carmine Berardi. Papariello, who previously worked at Breakthru Beverage Group, will serve as CEO.

Viniamo has been granted exclusive rights to sell a variety of Italian family winery labels in America. All labels are family owned and sourced from lesser known regions of Italy that capture the essence and authenticity of true Italian culture.

“So many regions of Italy have become well known around the world, but there are so many unknown regions that are rich in authentic, quality wines from family winemakers who do not have the resources or the means to distribute in outside of Italy,” Matt Rizzetta said. “It is the winemakers who capture the essence of authentic Italy, and we are honored to bring them into the homes and tables of American consumers through our venture with Viniamo.”

Viniamo is operational in five states, delivering customers in California, Florida, New York, Pennsylvania and Washington, DC, with more states expected to follow in the coming months.

“The wines in our catalog have been hand-picked to represent the best Italy has to offer when it comes to family-run vineyards from areas of Italy that are less recognized than traditional ones,” said Brendan Papariello, Co-Founder and CEO of Viniamo. “We created Viniamo to give these hard-working families the reach they deserve, and we look forward to introducing their wines to American consumers alongside our partners at North Sixth Group.”

For more information, visit www.viniamo.co.

ABOUT VINIAMO

Viniamo is the leading digital platform for fine, authentic Italian wines from family owned vineyards across Italy’s many unknown regions. Viniamo is currently available to consumers in California, Florida, New York, Pennsylvania, and Washington, DC, offering fast and easy shipping to customers in those states. Viniamo will soon be available in other states. For more information, visit www.viniamo.co.

ABOUT NORTH SIXTH GROUP

North Sixth Group is a family office that takes a hands-on approach to its investments. The company holds wholly and minority ownership interests in a variety of media, marketing, technology, and sports and entertainment investments. Additionally, North Sixth Group dedicates financial, networking and human capital resources to community initiatives driven by passion, purpose and progress.

For more information, visit www.northsixthgroup.com

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