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The Wines of Brooklyn Winery Winemaker Conor McCormack

Posted on May 21, 2012 by Jonathan Cristaldi

This is all you need to know about the winemaker at Williamsburg’s very own Brooklyn Winery: “Making wine wasn’t on my radar until I saw a craigslist posting for a harvest intern in 2003 while hunting for a job post-college. … Continue reading →

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2011 Harvest Recap: Part Two of Three – Swanson Vineyards

Posted on November 23, 2011 by Jonathan Cristaldi

Welcome to part two of our three-part mini-series, “2011 Harvest Recap,” I’m your host and the chap who worked the Harvest, Jonathan Jonny Cigar Cristaldi and sometimes Why. That’s a bit of an old joke and it’s not very funny. … Continue reading →

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2011 Harvest Recap: Part One of Three – Alpha Omega Winery

Posted on November 14, 2011 by Jonathan Cristaldi

In April of this year I began making plans to work the 2011 Harvest in the Napa Valley. I had no idea what it would mean to “work” the Harvest — only that it was imperative I be present in … Continue reading →

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A Visit to Robert Biale Vineyards

Posted on October 14, 2011 by Jonathan Cristaldi

I had the pleasure of speaking with Bob Biale, Steve Hall (winemaker) and Bob’s mother, Clementina for our second program of Noble Rot Talks. To listen, subscribe to our podcast or download an MP3 to listen at your leisure, click … Continue reading →

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2011 Harvest — Days 3-6 at Alpha Omega Winery

Posted on October 12, 2011 by Jonathan Cristaldi

It’s Wednesday, October 12, 2011. I’ve been ordered by the town Doc in St. Helena to “take off” 10/11, 10/12 & 10/13 and then some. Apparently, I’ve been… overdoing it. A slight case of Vertigo and the ailments that follow … Continue reading →