Author: Thru The Grapewine
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Podcast – Interview with Michelle Seufert
Michelle Seufert is a force to be reckoned with: winemaker, jewelry designer, mom to two girls. She offers a look into her life as a woman in the wine industry. Want to learn a little more about what it takes to be a winemaker and the work that’s involved? Then this is the episode for…
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Podcast – Interview with Tiquette Bramlett
In this very special episode with Tiquette Bramlett, named one of USA Today’s Women of the Yearand Wine Enthusiast’s Wine Enthusiasts 40 Under 40 Tastemakersin 2021, we discuss Tiquette’s journey from budding opera singer to tasting room associate, to founder of the Our Legacy Harvested foundation.We got vulnerable and honest as we discussed some of the issues…
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A deeper dive into the term “fine wine”
“Fine wine” is a term that is often used to describe wine of exceptional quality. While many people use the term interchangeably with expensive wine, the reality is that a fine wine is not necessarily a wine that is expensive. Instead, it is a wine that has been carefully crafted by a skilled winemaker, using…
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Podcast – Interview with Amy Niessner
Tune into this interview with Amy & Reba and find out who is behind the name and just how much fun you might have going on a wine tour with this great tour company. Amy & and Reba also shared some of their favorite wineries in the Willamette Valley. See links below! Parrett Mountain CellarsMeraviglioso…
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Happy Riesling Day!
I thought it was fitting that the German of this team write a post about Riesling on Riesling Day! Riesling arguably is one of the world’s most beloved and versatile grape varieties. Riesling is known for its high acidity, fruity aromas, and ability to produce wines that range from bone-dry to lusciously sweet. Riesling is…
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Podcast – A GenXer (without a Millennial)…gives a few updates
Listen in to hear why there is not a longer episode this week and what’s new with Thru The Grapewine. Then, if you feel so inclined, find one of our older episodes to listen to! There are over 20 episodes now! Looking to get away to wine country? Use coupon code GRAPEWINE23 on checkout when…
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Podcast – Interview with Heather Ciprani
In this 20th episode, Ute speaks with Heather Ciprani who left the corporate world to pursue a degree in nutrition. She also offers services as a private chef and cooks dinners for wineries for special events. Listen as they discuss Heather’s journey from a corporate employee to entrepreneur, how to pair certain wines with food,…
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Queen Victoria, Wine Lover and Influencer
If you listened to our latest episode of A GenXer and a Millennial walk into a winery…, you already know we discussed Queen Victoria and her influence on the global wine trade, but there is always more to know, and this post will discuss this magnificent lady and the life she lived a little more…
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Podcast – A GenXer and a Millennial…talk about Queen Victoria
Join Ali and Ute for this quick half-hour episode where we share our biggest takeaways from the Oregon Wine Symposium from February 14th and 15th. Also, Ali brought a great bottle of 2017 Siduri Pinot Noir for us today and we’re chatting about Victoria, Queen of England, who reigned for over 62 years and influenced the global…
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The Tastevin, a Burgundian Symbol of Unique Winemaking Tradition
We recently posted a reel to Instagram highlighting a tastevin, and it is just now starting to gain traction, so we decided to write a quick post about what the tastevin is and what it was used for. The tastevin is a small, shallow silver or pewter cup that was traditionally used by wine tasters…