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Our Top Wines of 2017

January 1, 2018by Dwight Furrow Leave a comment

I spent much of this year exploring emerging regions in the U.S., especially in the Upper Midwest where only the cold-hardy, non-vinifera grapes will survive the winters. While these regions […]

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The Lure of the Grape and Wisconsin

October 1, 2017by Dwight Furrow Leave a comment

To get into winemaking many people give up lucrative jobs and stable careers. The lure of working the land, creating beauty, and sharing it with enthusiasts in an atmosphere of […]

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Wine Culture, Wine Reviews

The Grapes from Minnesota are Cold Hardy

September 24, 2017by Dwight Furrow Leave a comment

We’ve taken the plunge, a deep dive into non-vinifera grape varieties. The wines we are all familiar with—Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay—almost every wine you find on the shelf in […]

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Wine Culture, Wine Reviews

Meat, Mead and Mountain Wine in Missoula, Montana

September 4, 2017by Dwight Furrow Leave a comment

Can wine grapes be grown in Montana? There are some hardy souls who try. Excessive cold, meaning sustained temperatures below –10 degrees, will damage the wood on all vitis vinifera […]

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Contemporary Food Culture, Restaurant Review, Wine Culture, Wine Reviews

Idaho Wine: Working for Grapes

August 25, 2017by Dwight Furrow 1 Comment

Idaho may not be the first state you consider when the topic of U.S. wine comes up. But if you’ve been paying attention to the wine press lately, Idaho, especially […]

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Wine Culture, Wine Reviews

Sonoma Pilgrimage

July 3, 2017by Dwight Furrow Leave a comment

A quick stop in Sonoma before heading to Southern Oregon was part pilgrimage and part voyage of discovery. The pilgrimage was to the place that launched the food revolution on […]

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Restaurant Review, Wine Reviews

Napa Under the Radar

July 3, 2017by Dwight Furrow Leave a comment

Napa is known as the “Disneyland” of wine, where opulent tasting rooms in modern architectural marvels await busloads of tourists intent on swilling overpriced juice standing three deep at the […]

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