Ram's Wine Life – Exploration and Appreciation

Winemaking Excellence at Cantine Amastuola

Date: September 11, 2025 Winery: Cantine Amastuola Crispiano, Puglia, Italy Event: I spent the better part of a day at...

At Tenute Girolamo with the Winemaker

Date: September 11, 2025 Winery: Tenute Girolamo Martina Franca Puglia, Italy Event: I reconnected with Teo D’Apolito in the fall...

Ram’s Vineyard – Planting Rootstocks 2026

Date: January 15, 2026 Information: Finally, the weather cooperated. After many days of rain, we waited for the right window—when...

Ram’s Vineyard – Video & Photos 2025

Date: December 8, 2025 After returning to Puglia, we were able to see firsthand the land prepared for the future...

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Dominio IV Winery 2024

Date: October 2024 Winery: Dominio IV Wines 11570 NE Intervale Rd Carlton, OR 97111 USA Event: A wine tasting at...

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Abbey Road Farm Winery 2024

Date: October 2024 Winery: Abbey Road Farm 10280 NE Oak Springs Farm Rd Carlton, OR 97111 USA Event: A wine...

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Lemelson Vineyards 2024

Date: October 2024 Winery: Lemelson Vineyards 12020 NE Stag Hollow Rd Carlton, OR 97111 USA Event: A wine tasting at...

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Soléna Estate Winery 2024

Date: October 2024 Winery: Soléna Estate Winery 17096 NE Woodland Loop Rd, Yamhill, OR 97148 USA Event: A wine tasting...

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Wine Tasting at Elk Cove Vineyards Videos 2024

Date: October 2024 Winery: Elk Cove Vineyards 27751 NW Olson Rd, Gaston, OR 97119 USA Event: A wine tasting at...

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Wine Tasting at La Pruina Vini Videos 2025

Date: October 16, 2025 Winery: La Pruina Vini Torre Santa Susanna, Puglia, Italy +39 344 193 7783 Event: A wine...

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Vinoway Awards Selection 2024

October 23, 2023February 15, 2026

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Growers Delivering Grapes 2023

September 3, 2023February 15, 2026

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Harvesting by Machine 2023

September 5, 2023February 15, 2026

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An Introduction to Fermentation Process 2023

September 6, 2023February 15, 2026

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From Delivery to Fermentation Tank 2023

September 6, 2023February 15, 2026

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The Pump Over Process 2023

September 7, 2023February 15, 2026

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Evaluating Samples from Fermentation Tanks 2023

September 17, 2023February 15, 2026

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Blending at Vinicola Mediterranea 2023

October 6, 2023February 15, 2026

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Bottling at Cantine Pliniana 2023

September 19, 2023February 15, 2026

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Nurellari Winery Videos 2025

November 10, 2025February 15, 2026

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Winemaking Excellence at Cantine Amastuola

February 15, 2026February 15, 2026

At Tenute Girolamo with the Winemaker

Date: September 11, 2025 Winery: Tenute Girolamo Martina Franca Puglia, Italy Event: I reconnected with Teo D’Apolito in the fall of 2025 and revisited several...

February 10, 2026February 15, 2026

Ram’s Vineyard – Planting Rootstocks 2026

January 23, 2026February 15, 2026

Ram’s Vineyard – Video & Photos 2025

December 8, 2025February 15, 2026

Wine Tasting at La Pruina Vini Videos 2025

November 12, 2025February 15, 2026

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Dominio IV Winery 2024

November 24, 2025February 15, 2026

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Abbey Road Farm Winery 2024

Date: October 2024 Winery: Abbey Road Farm 10280 NE Oak Springs Farm Rd Carlton, OR 97111 USA Event: A wine tasting at Abbey Road Farm...

November 24, 2025February 15, 2026

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Lemelson Vineyards 2024

November 21, 2025February 15, 2026

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Soléna Estate Winery 2024

November 20, 2025February 15, 2026

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Wine Tasting at Elk Cove Vineyards Videos 2024

November 20, 2025February 15, 2026

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Wine Country Photos (2008-2016)

May 10, 2023February 15, 2026

View Collection Here's a collection of pictures from wine regions in the United States, France, Italy and Australia. These...

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Photos: France

Chateauneuf-du-Pape & Gigondas Photos 2013

May 10, 2023February 15, 2026

Trip Date: June 18-July 11, 2013 Click here for Chateauneuf-du-Pape Photo Collection 1 Click here for Chateauneuf-du-Pape Photo Collection 2...

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Photos: Australia

Mornington Peninsula Photos 2016

May 10, 2023February 15, 2026

Trip Date: June 18-July 16, 2016 Mornington Peninsula Wineries: Port Phillip Estate, Red Hill Estate, Tucks Ridge Click here for...

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Photos: Italy

Valpolicella Photos 2019

May 10, 2023February 15, 2026

Trip Date: June 11 - July 2, 2022 Wineries: Pietro Zardini, Le Bignele, Speri, Tenute Ugolini Click here for Pietro...

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Photos: United States

Napa & Sonoma Photos 2015

May 10, 2023February 15, 2026

Trip Date: November 13-16, 2015 Napa Wineries: Conn Creek, Franciscan, Frogs Leap, Hall, Reynolds Family, Sullivan Sanoma Wineries: B Wise,...

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Sicily Wineries Photos 2022

May 10, 2023February 15, 2026

Trip Date: June 7-28, 2022 Wineries: Azienda Agricola Barraco, Balgio di Pienetto, Mandrarosa, Planeta Click here for Barraco Photos Click...

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Photos: France

Bordeaux Photos 2017

May 10, 2023February 15, 2026

Trip Date: July 26-August 15, 2017 Saint-Estèphe Wineries: Chateau Lafon-Rochet, Chateau Haut-Marbuzet Saint-Laurent-Médoc Wineries: Chateau Larose Trintaudon Pauillac Wineries: Chateau...

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Champagne Photos 2017

May 10, 2023February 15, 2026

Trip Date: July 26-August 15, 2017 Epernay Winery: Moet & Chandon Reims Wineries: G.H. Mumm, G.H. Martel Click here for...

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Photos: Croatia

Istria Valley Photos 2019

May 10, 2023February 15, 2026

Trip Date: June 11 - July 2, 2022 Wineries: Matosevic, San Tommaso Click here for Matosevic Photos Click here for...

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Photos: France

Rhone Valley Photos 2017

May 10, 2023February 15, 2026

Trip Date: July 26-August 15, 2017 Cairanne/Roaix/Seguret Wineries: Domaine Clos Romane, Domaine de l'Oratoire, Domaine des Escaravailles, Domaine de Mourchon...

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Valpolicella Videos 2019

May 10, 2023February 15, 2026

Trip Date: June, 2022 Wine Region: Valpolicella, Veneto, Italy Primary Grapes: Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella, Molinara, Veronese Types of Wine: Valpolicella...

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Photos: United States

Paso Robles Photos 2023

May 10, 2023February 15, 2026

Trip Date: March 24-27, 2023 Wineries: Eberle Winery Broken Earth Winery Niner Wine Estates Click here for Paso Robles...

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