HOT OFF THE VINE
FREIXENET UNVEILS NEW 187ML LINEUP
Earlier this year, Freixenet unveiled a new, high-quality
Prosecco made from the finest grapes of Italy’s Prosecco
region, packaged in a bottle that is uniquely breathtaking. The
new Freixenet Prosecco exhibits superior quality and stunning
beauty – while Freixenet Italian Rosé captures us with its
stunning blush pink hues & show-stopping bottle. This Rosé
is a delicious blend of the finest Italian harvest of Glera and
Pinot Noir grapes. This Prosecco & Italian Rosé make for great
centerpieces at any celebration. Now the lineup has expanded
to the 187ml format.
NEW OWNERS FOR ARROYO SECO’S
LAETITIA
Vintage Wine Estates has purchased Laetitia
Vineyard & Winery. Laetitia, located in the Arroyo
Grande AVA, is one of the notable foundation
wineries of the region. The estate overlooks the
Pacific Ocean and has 680+ vineyard acres. The
california wines
winery is known in particular
for Pinot Noir,
scoring consistently in the mid-to-high 90s. Laetitia
also produces distinctive Méthode Champenoise
sparkling wines and Chardonnay.
INTRODUCING FARMHOUSE BY CLINE
Students at Cline Vineyards’ Green String Farm in Petaluma,
California, are learning about the Green String Method;
sustainable agricultural practices like biodiversity, biological
cycles and soil activity. The Green String Method of farming
was developed by Cline founder Fred Cline and his farming
buddy Bobby Cannard. Farmhouse Wines were inspired by this
farm and named after the schoolhouse at the farm. Farmhouse
White is a unique blend of six different grape varietals including
Palomino, Muscat Canelli, Roussanne, Marsanne, Viognier
and Riesling. In the mouth, the wine is all about juicy pear, ripe
melon and tropical fruit. It’s a very refreshing wine that pairs
fabulously with shellfish, salads and Asian fare.
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