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Hidden Wineries February 2005 Newsletter
What's Happening in the Vineyard?
"Napa with a splash more sun" February continues the resting cycle in the vineyards. The cordones, or vines, have been
trimmed back and all that remains is the silent stalk. Viticulturists, or grape growers, use this time to plant row crops,
including barley, poppies and legumes, between the sleeping rows of vines. Row crops provide nutrients that enrich the next
season's soil with valuable nitrogen and minerals to enhance the development of flavor in the grapes. The heavy rainfall throughout
Southern California this winter will make the wines of 2005 unique.
Wine Affectionado News
Each month we will feature information on varietal wines or wine-related issues. This month we bring you notes on Carignan.
Carignan (or Carignane) is a red varietal grape that was first planted in the South of France. Today, it is also planted in
Italy, Spain and Southern California. It is rare to find a pure varietal of Carignan wine. It is more commonly used in custom
blends for its deep purple color, high alcohol content and rich tannins.
New on Our Website
- Check out our new, entertaining
wine quiz, and find out how you rate. Are you a Connoisseur or a Whine Expert?
- The Hidden Wineries of Southern California: Travel Companion is now available for pre-order.
March Winery Events
A new feature on our website is the monthly listing of winery events. The following is a sampling for March. Click here for more details on these events.
- Deer Park Winery features an Auto Museum, open daily
- Falkner Winery offers Wine Tasting Classes - Introduction and Wine Tasting Classes - Advanced
- Miramonte Winery features Flamenco Fridays and Saturday Night Blues Jam
- Ponte Family Estate presents a Renaissance Dinner
- Ramona Vintners Cellars is hosting an Appetizer & Wine Pairing Event
- Thornton Winery offers Back to Basics Cooking Classes, Quintessential Quartet: Southland's Finest Chef Dinner, and Caf%E9 Champagne: Fountain n'
Terrace Easter Buffet
- San Antonio Winery offers a seminar on Understanding Classic Grape Varieties
- Giessinger Winery extends an invitation to the Rail Festival
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