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Behind the Scenes: A Look into Our UC Davis Clonal Research Initiatives
In 1974, shortly after constructing Carneros Creek Winery, Francis Mahoney began the first phase of Pinot Noir clonal trials that continue to the present day. A “clone” in this context,...
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Creative Ways to Recycle Your Wine Bottle
I don't know why, but I have always enjoyed creating something out scraps or leftovers. Most of us have this tendency to reuse, reclaim, recycle...and we should...not only does it...
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Recycling Taken to Another Level - Bottle Homes
One of my favorite things in life is a Road Side Attraction. I can't help myself, I will go anywhere to see a giant pan, drive through tree, and I...
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From Trash to Treasure: Transforming Wine Corks into Art
Natural wine cork comes from the bark of cork oak trees, also known as Quercus Suber. The majority of these trees are grown in Portugal and can live over 200 years. It...
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Our Barrels - Tonnellerie Tremeaux
Nestled in the heart of Beaune, Tonnellerie Tremeaux is an artisan cooperage anchored in the tradition of the Burgundy region. A Burgundian native, Ludovic Tremeaux is known as a skilled...
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From Vine to Glass: The Story Behind the Fleur de California Pinot Noir
Just Released – 2020 Fleur de California Pinot Noir Carneros Select We have been crafting our Fleur de California Pinot Noir since 1987, and this bottling represents our 35th...
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Field-Chip Budding: A Step-by-Step Tutorial for Beginners
Field chip budding (bud grafting) is the process of taking a piece of one vine (the bud in this case) and grafting it onto the rootstock of another vine.
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Mahoney Surname: Exploring its History and Meaning
Mahoney was first found in County Cork, the ancient Kingdom of Deis Muin (Desmond), located on the southwest coast of Ireland in the province of Munster, where they held a...