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by. L.M. Archer, FWS | Bourgogne ML
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A heartfelt thanks to all of the incredible wine makers and industry professionals who shared their stories with binNotes© | Red Thread™ in 2014:
Anne Parent of Domaine Parent in Burgundy’s Pommard wine region, producing red wines expressive of their terroir.
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Marie-Eve Gilla, winemaker and co-owner at Forgeron Cellars in Walla Walla, WA.
Old world inspired, new world forged artisan wines, each expressive of Walla Walla’s unique terroirs.
Jacques Tardy, ‘Chef de Cave’ at Torii Mor Winery in Willamette Valley, grew up in Burgundy, home of the world’s most prestigious pinot noir.
Torii Mor Winery, specializing in pinot noir, expands from Willamette Valley to Woodinville, WA.
Wooing Tree Vineyard in New Zeland’s Central Otago wine region features award winning pinot noir. Wooing Tree participates in the annual Central Otaga Pinot Noir Celebration.
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Amano Chocolate sources chocolate that pairs well with wine from exotic terroirs throughout the world.
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Chef and co-owner Matt Spector of JoLe Restaurant in Napa Valley offers innovative, farm-to-table fare paired with an eclectic wine list of local, boutique wineries worth exploring.
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binNotes makes the 2014 International Food and Wine Featured Blog Round Up
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Artisan pastry chef and co-owner Sonjia Spector of JoLe Restaurant in Napa Valley rolls out her sweet and savory culinary creations to expectant patrons.
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binNotes visits a vineyard in the shadow of premier wine region Red Mountain AVA en route to Washington State wine event Celebrate Walla Walla Syrah 2014.
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www.thegoodlifeinfrance.com – a global blog on Living the Good Life in France.
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