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Blog Watch: An Interesting Solution for Slow-to-Ripen Grapes @ Tablas Creek
One of my go-to wine blogs is the Tablas Creek Vineyard Blog. I’ve been a fan of Tablas Creek since 2006, when I had the chance to meet TC General Manager Jason Haas and taste through several of their excellent wines with him. The Tablas Creek story in itself is a fascinating one, and if you’re not familiar with how the Haas family (Jason’s father is wine importer and Vineyard Brands founder Robert Haas) and the Perrin family of Chateau Beaucastel joined forces to create the winery, it’s worth reading through my transcription of Jason’s account on that subject. Read the rest of this entry »