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June 08, 2025
Shaw Local

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Uncorked: Banshee winemaker ready to make her own impact

Uncorked: Banshee winemaker ready to make her own impact

As Women’s History Month winds down, Alicia Sylvester is part of the next generation of female winemakers.

By James Nokes●
March 29, 2022 at 5:57 pm CDT

Uncorked: Acrobat winemaker embraces Oregon weather challenges

Uncorked: Acrobat winemaker embraces Oregon weather challenges

With the 2019 vintage, Tim Jones turned out an excellent pair of wines at a great value with the Acrobat Pinot Gris 2019 ($19) and Acrobat Pinot Noir 2019 ($19).

By James Nokes●
March 21, 2022 at 3:49 pm CDT

Uncorked: 3 labels stand out at iconic Far Niente Winery

Uncorked: 3 labels stand out at iconic Far Niente Winery

While Far Niente is an iconic winery firmly entrenched in the history of Napa Valley, it’s far from stale.

By James Nokes●
March 17, 2022 at 11:49 am CDT

Uncorked: Shannon looking for a ‘cleaner way of living’

Uncorked: Shannon looking for a ‘cleaner way of living’

"We want people to trust us and know this guy makes good wines.”

By James Nokes●
March 08, 2022 at 7:42 pm CST

Uncorked: New Zealand ideal for growing sauvignon blanc

Uncorked: New Zealand ideal for growing sauvignon blanc

“The flagship varietal that we grow here is due to the geography, with warm days and cool nights, we get great ripeness and freshness.”

By James Nokes●
February 22, 2022 at 1:46 pm CST

Uncorked: Italian tradition, passion reflected in Gran Passione

Uncorked: Italian tradition, passion reflected in Gran Passione

"‘Passione’ means special passion, and that’s something we put into everything we do."

By James Nokes●
February 15, 2022 at 5:19 pm CST

Uncorked: France’s Loire Valley committed to eco-friendly farming

Uncorked: France’s Loire Valley committed to eco-friendly farming

The Loire Valley Wine Sector Plan stated 100% of Loire Valley vineyards will be committed to environmental certification or organic farming by 2030.

By James Nokes●
February 08, 2022 at 6:55 pm CST

Uncorked: McPrice Myers sees the potential in Paso Robles

Uncorked: McPrice Myers sees the potential in Paso Robles

"The real true essence of what we do is small passionate winemakers who don’t want all the pretension and love what they do.”

By James Nokes●
February 01, 2022 at 6:23 pm CST

Uncorked: ONEHOPE Wine working to make a difference in the world

Uncorked: ONEHOPE Wine working to make a difference in the world

The winery has donated more than $8 million to over 20,000 nonprofit partners.

By James Nokes●
January 25, 2022 at 6:36 pm CST

Uncorked: Wineries aim to minimize environmental impact

Uncorked: Wineries aim to minimize environmental impact

Wineries have set an example when it comes to forward thinking that should inspire everyone from people at home to big business leaders in corporate boardrooms.

By James Nokes●
January 18, 2022 at 6:47 pm CST
Uncorked: Reductive process shapes aromatic, intense wines

Uncorked: Reductive process shapes aromatic, intense wines

Because she’s embraced the green notes that can be found in white wines and rosé, Bibiana Gonzalez Rave has wines with a broader spectrum of flavors.

By James Nokes●
January 10, 2022 at 1:15 pm CST
Uncorked: Choosing 21 wines for 2021 not an easy task

Uncorked: Choosing 21 wines for 2021 not an easy task

The one thing these wines all have in common: they were downright delicious.

By James Nokes●
December 28, 2021 at 7:26 pm CST

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