If you think your walk to the office was bad today, consider for one moment the poor vineyard workers in Canada, Germany, and Austria who have to stand in a frozen vineyard, knee-deep in snow, fighting off ravenous birds while trying to wield pruning shears through heavy gloves.
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Blockhead is an homage to the original European settlers of the Barossa Valley, who had square jaws, a stoic character and dedication to the land. Among their descendants, the title Blockhead is worn as a badge of honor.
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Not that we are folks who sit back and watch anything…but January is prime sports viewing season. You’ve got NFL playoffs, NHL hockey, and NBA and NCAA basketball all happening at once. It’s a great time of year to become acquainted with The Calling Russian River Valley Pinot Noir.
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“I am not drinking any f*** Merlot.” Don’t be an Idiot—like that guy in Sideways!
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We are familiar with both the wines and region of Morellino, but Montecucco is a relative newcomer to our wine vocabulary. Members of both consorzios were present to talk about the wines, as were representatives from most of the wineries. Morellino is near the coast, less than two hours north of Rome, while Montecucco sits a bit to the northeast, closer to the heart of Tuscany.
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