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  Uniqueness in the heart of Europe - 400-year Old Vine of Maribor
The evidence for the "Old Vine" is provided by two paintings depicting Maribor, dated 1657 and 1681, which are kept in the Styrian Regional Archives Graz and in the Regional Museum in Maribor.
The yearly yield of the grape "modra kavcina", one of the oldest naturalized fine types of vine in Slovenia, during the last decade has been on the average 35 to 55kg, from which up to 100 bottles of wine are pressed.
The Old Vine began to spread again over the facade of the renovated house and the pergola, gaining in vigour and yielding the first bunches of grapes.
www.thezaurus.com /sloveniana/oldvine.htm   (1000 words)

  
 A vine old state of affairs - Epicure - Entertainment - theage.com.au
Any need to preserve and cherish our old vines gained widespread industry acceptance only in 1986 after the South Australian government initiated a vinepull scheme to deal with an oversupply of wine, reimbursing growers who removed old vines or unwanted varieties and left their land unplanted.
Today, we all talk about the contribution that old vines bring to a wine, yet it's also clear there is still much to learn about the actual ageing process.
Radford Dale's extraordinary Old Vines Eden Valley riesling is just $18 and Kaesler Wines (a Barossa producer that has fallen in love with the term with three Old Vine wines) has a $15 Old Vine riesling and a $12 Old Vine semillon.
www.theage.com.au /news/epicure/a-vine-old-state-of-affairs/2007/10/08/1191695779282.html   (1102 words)

  
 Old Vine Wine — Ergo Sum
When vines are begun, their frameworks are established in a training period lasting from two to three years.
Vines that are well-managed and kept free from stresses can live to become quite old, some even yielding produce for hundreds of years.
Wine-makers can still use their old vines, producing wine that is generally higher in quality, adjusting the price upward to make the continued use of the vine economical for as long as there are buyers willing to pay the higher price for the corresponding quality.
ergo-sum.us /Members/cmcurtin/oldvine/view   (686 words)

  
 - Vine Farm Barn
Across the courtyard from its big sister 'Old Vine Barn', newly renovated, this barn offers the same excellent standard of accommodation.
Although much smaller than Old Vine Barn, it offers 4 double bedrooms, 1 family room (double +2 singles), 2 bunk bedded rooms and 4 bathrooms.
Vine Farm Barn shares the same access drive as Old Vine Barn but has its own allocated parking for 4 cars and separate enclosed grassed paddock of 1/3 acre.
www.oldvinebarn.co.uk /vinefarmbarn_44077.html   (215 words)

  
 Welcome to Old Vine Cafe
Old Vine Cafe, Wine and Specialty Foods is a full service breakfast/lunch/dinner café, as well as a specialty food and wine shop.
Old Vine Café offers a full breakfast menu, including such staples as fresh crepes, homemade granola, and such innovative treats as caramel apple French toast and a pizza omelet.
Old Vine Cafe will be Closed from 01/01/08.
www.oldvinecafe.com   (280 words)

  
 Dusi Vineyard Old Vine Zinfandel - Paso Robles
The Benito Dusi Old Vine Zinfandel is always one of my favorite releases – it has a consistent profile of wild berry, briar, and mixed peppercorn that sets it apart from other Zinfandels.
Dusi is just one of many old vine Zinfandel and field-blend vineyards that exist in Paso Robles.
And of course, we still have a few grandfather vines from the old Paderewski ranch, established by Ignace Paderewski, one of the most popular concert pianists since Mozart, and a prime minister of Poland.
wine.appellationamerica.com /wine-review/141/Dusi-Vineyard-Old-Vine-Zinfandel.html   (1158 words)

  
 Wine Spectator | Articles | Domaine Dugat-Py: Pinots From Old-Vine Specialist
According to Dugat, 43, the earlier storm didn't hurt quality because old vines absorb water less readily than young vines and thus the grapes don't become as diluted.
And Dugat boasts some of the oldest vines of any domaine in Burgundy; this explains why he reported yields as low as 18 hectoliters per hectare (1.3 tons per acre) in the village Gevrey-Chambertin Evocelles, where the vines are 70 years old.
This is declassified Gevrey, made from vines between 25 and 70 years old that are not located in a prime spot in the appellation.
www.winespectator.com /Wine/Features/0,1197,188,00.html   (782 words)

  
  EncycloWine: Encyclopedia for Wine Enthusiasts - Old vine
Old vine (French: vieilles vignes) is a term commonly used on wine labels to indicate that a wine is the produce of vines that are notably old.
In these ways, "old vines" is similar to "reserve," a term that also varies dramatically in its signifigance and often has no legal definition.
Old clones - a related term indicating a vineyard, potentially even a newly planted one, that was planted with vine cuttings taken from older vineyards.
www.encyclowine.org /index.php?title=Old_vine&printable=yes   (330 words)

  
 Golden Oldies / There's more than just fruit in old-vine Zinfandel -- its earthy flavors are history in a bottle
The wine might come from gnarled vines planted in the 19th century that struggle to concentrate their fading life force into a few tiny clusters of grapes.
In the hands of a marketing department, "old vine" might mean the vines are older than their neighbors'.
Often the label should say "old clones," because many wineries use the term to refer to young vines with grafted plant material from an older vineyard.
www.sfgate.com /cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2005/07/28/WIGFNDS6V81.DTL   (3120 words)

  
 Napa Valley Register | Dan Berger
In fact, this prompted one reader to write and ask if an "old vine" zinfandel was really a better wine than one that came from newer vines.
I believe that the most appealing thing about the better old zin vineyards is that the vines struggle so much that their per-acre yield is quite small, thus making for a more concentrated wine.
It is not labeled as "old vines," but Century Vines, and is a classic accompaniment to pizza, pasta with tomato sauce, and grilled meats.
www.napavalleyregister.com /articles/2005/12/19/columnists/business/iq_3212130.txt   (765 words)

  
 Renwood Winery, Inc.
The 2003 Old Vine Zinfandel is comprised of the best selection of Old Vine vineyard lots in the valley, each adding its own nuance and complexity to the final blend.
The 2003 Old Vine Zinfandel is medium ruby in color.
Oak aging is the key ingredient to turn this young precocious wine into the magnificent elixir which is Old Vine Zinfandel.
www.renwood.com /ourwines.cfm?id=109   (636 words)

  
 Seghesio Family Vineyard - Old Vine Zinfandel
While the BATF governs most wine labeling, they have no classification for "Old Vines." Our family benchmark is 60 years and older.
Younger vines can be pruned and thinned to mimic old vines, and while they can match old vines’ color and flavor, the distinctive palate weight and natural acidity is elusive to all but the most venerable zinfandel vines.
The average age of these vines is approximately 90 years old.
www.seghesio.com /seghesio/page/old_vine_zinfandel.jsp   (260 words)

  
 Maison Jomere Web Site
The CALIFORNIA OLD VINE ESTATE project is one of the most innovative and fascinating wine programs to ever be presented to the American wine consumer.
As the vine's youthful vigor declines and the symptoms of graceful old age set in, the vine becomes what we refer to in the wine trade as "SHY BARING".
There is another point to recognize when discussing the virtues of old vines and that is the incredible depth of their roots.
www.angelfire.com /stars/jomere/oldvinehist.html   (450 words)

  
 NapaStyle | Wine | Chiarello Family Vineyards More Info
Winemakers have varying opinions about how old an "old" vine has to be — most are between 10 and 100 years old.
Wine from old vine grapes isn't necessarily better (and some wines from new vines are superb) but many winemakers believe wine from old vines has more intense flavor.
Because grapes mature slowly on old vines — they have a longer "hang time" — their sweetness and flavor has more time to develop.
www.napastyle.com /wine/chiarellofamilyvineyards.jsp   (359 words)

  
 Nacionalno Turistično Združenje - National Tourist Association [Festival In the Old Vine's embrace]
The vine, which is more than 400 years old, grows on the front of a house close to the river Drava in Lent.
The Old Vine or Stara trta, the oldest vine in the world, symbolizes the rich wine culture in Maribor and Stagers and at the same time stands for the start and the end of all wine roads that weave their way over the hills and vineyards around the city.
In its honour the cycle of events entitled "From the Vine to Wine" conclude with the main event "In the embrace of the Old Vine".
www.ntz-nta.si /en/content.asp?id=4745   (279 words)

  
 Dry Creek Vineyard: Tasting Room News   (Site not responding. Last check: )
However, with the term Old Vine becoming more diluted within the industry, the winery felt that a radical shift in packaging was warranted.
One important component of the new package was communicating the average vine age of 80 to 109 years on the front label.
Dry Creek Vineyard defines Old Vine Zinfandel as wine that is produced from vines averaging at least 50 years in age or older.
www.drycreekvineyard.com /news/news_100YearOldVines.html   (342 words)

  
 Old-vine farmers wonder, what would Dad think?
Walker says most older vines are afflicted with esca, a fungal disease nicknamed "measles" because it shows in violet patches on the berries.
Old vines have to be farmed by hand, because they are brittle and limbs can break off easily if bumped by a tractor.
He says his goal is to showcase the fruit he works so hard to coax from the vines.
www.sfgate.com /cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2005/07/28/WIG2MDU18E1.DTL   (1030 words)

  
 Old Ghost Old Vine Zinfandel
Truly reflective of a recalcitrant old personality, he was unwilling to cooperate with modern technology and superior winemaking techniques.
Walking the vineyard on October 1, tasting the grapes, and seeing the paucity of fruit on the vines, I had the ominous feeling that this was not going to be an easy wine to make.
There wasn’t much fight left in the Old Ghost by the time he was bottled in the summer of 2005, however, I wouldn’t be the least bit surprised to see if some of that cantankerous old spirit flows into those that drink this wine.
www.klinkerbrickwinery.com /old_ghost_old_vine_zinfandel.htm   (601 words)

  
 Old Vine Property Group: Acquires, repositions and refinances under-performing commercial and residential developments ...
Old Vine Property Group: Acquires, repositions and refinances under-performing commercial and residential developments - Home
From empty to fully leased, outdated to updated, unwanted to in-demand, it all happens remarkably fast under Old Vine’s stewardship We’re in the business of renewing properties quickly – and assuring lasting value through the execution of property specific, preemptive marketing and renovation strategies.
The principals of Old Vine and its affiliates have over 70 years of combined experience in the acquisition and redevelopment of commercial property.
www.oldvine.net   (294 words)

  
 'The House at Old Vine' (6) - Oliver's Tale - Old Vine Trilogy Quiz
'The House at Old Vine' (6) - Oliver's Tale - Old Vine Trilogy Quiz
Quiz - 'The House at Old Vine' (6) - Oliver's Tale
Oliver Stanton was a pupil at the Old Vine School and returned as a teacher.
www.funtrivia.com /trivia-quiz/Literature/The-House-at-Old-Vine-6---Olivers--Tale-220048.html   (40 words)

  
 Old Vine Zinfandel 1998
While the BATF governs most wine labeling, they have no classification for "Old Vines." Our family benchmark is 60 years old and older.
The average age of these vines is 90 years old.
These devigorized, low yielding vines link our family's trade from its very beginnings to today.
www.sonic.net /~psegh/OldVineZinfandel98.shtml   (364 words)

  
 Ironstone Old Vine Zinfandel 2006
This classic Lodi Zin is produced from grapes hand selected from vineyards that are over 45 years old.
These "old vine" vineyards produce grapes known for exceptionally concentrated fruit flavors and unprecedented depth.
The 2006 Zinfandel's flberry and dark fruit aroma is balanced well with its ripe plum and sweet berry flavors.
www.wine.com /V6/Ironstone-Old-Vine-Zinfandel-2006/wine/91480/detail.aspx   (384 words)

  
  Fanucchi Vineyards ALLOCATION CLUBS Grand Opening
Each spring get the American Heritage Red; Old Vine Zinfandel and The Rare and universally refreshing White; Trousseau Gris at the true Blue discounted price and be sure to have enough to last to the 4
1/4 1999, 1/4 2000, 1/4 2001 and 1/4 2002 Vintages of The Old Vine Zinfandel!
Old Vine Zinfandel Magnums (1.5L): 1999, 2000, 2001
www.fanucchivineyards.com /Allocation_Club_Grand_Opening.htm   (1330 words)

  
 Stryker Sonoma - 2003 "Old Vine" Zinfandel; Russian River Valley
Prior to the 2003 harvest, two old and highly regarded Zinfandel vineyards were acquired by the reputable Tom Feeney Ranches operation and we were offered a portion of each of these vineyards meager annual yield.
On the nose, old vine fruit shines through with complex flavors of cherries, fl plums, and licorice.
The palate is rich and concentrated and is nicely framed with a hint of sweet toasty oak.
www.strykersonoma.com /2003oldvinezinrrv.htm   (233 words)

  
 Bogle Wines
Head-trained, dry farmed old vines are again the source for Bogle’s Old Vine Zinfandel.
These gnarly old vines produce concentrated fruit of unsurpassed quality and intensity.
Selected rows of these vines were not harvested with the rest, allowing the grapes to ripen to 26.2 degrees brix before being selectively hand-picked on October 15, 2005.
www.boglewinery.com /factsht.htm   (1149 words)

  
 2003 Zinfandel Old Vine
Overall, the vintage produced wines with loads of fruit and above average ripeness and alcohol levels.
The few remaining Zinfandel vineyards from the Cucamonga Valley, once the largest grape-growing region in the world, are now over 100 years old, and exhibit classic old-vine characteristics.
Long taproots, weak with age, struggle to deliver water from deep aquifers, and you can taste the high mineral content in the wine.
www.normanvineyards.com /html/2003_zinfandel_old_vine.html   (268 words)

  
 AbeBooks: Suchergebnisse - Norah Lofts und The House At Old Vine
AbeBooks: Suchergebnisse - Norah Lofts und The House At Old Vine
(Her classic 'House' trilogy, The Town House, The House at Old Vine and The House at Sunset.) -- "The House at Old Vine" is a colourful account of a turbulent period in English history containing religious persecution, war, rebellion and social change.
The house in Suffolk is a dramatic link between the six characters who inhabit it during this period and whose heartfelt stories we are told.
www.abebooks.de /search/sortby/3/an/Norah+Lofts+/tn/+The+House+At+Old+Vine   (793 words)

  
 Old Vine, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9HA - pub details # beerintheevening.com
Old Vine, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9HA - pub details # beerintheevening.com
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www.beerintheevening.com /pubs/s/15/15705/Old_Vine/Winchester   (455 words)

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