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Category: Claudio Ponte's Blog

Big Vs. Drinkability

Category: Claudio Ponte's Blog

Published: Monday, May 17, 2010

The reason we finished the Angry Wife and left the Silver Oak is that the Angry Wife was purposely made to be easy to drink, while the latter was crafted to impress Robert Parker (the famed wine critic) and other wine “experts”.

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Don't Trust Those Medals - Part 2

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Published: Monday, April 05, 2010

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Don't Trust Those Medals

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Published: Wednesday, March 24, 2010

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About grapes, composting, and viticulture...

Category: Claudio Ponte's Blog

Published: Saturday, March 20, 2010

As many of you have read in my prior letters, we have been growing grapes in Temecula for 25 years. Initially most of the grapes were sold to wineries up north and were turned into wine sold as a fighting varietal (Wines labeled as Chardonnay, Cabernet, etc. and sold under $10 a bottle). Until 1997, our business depended on producing the most grapes at the lowest cost while still maintaining an acceptable quality.

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There are two reasons why my favorite part of my job is visiting other wine regions. First, it's the only work I know that feels like a vacation. Second, I have yet to visit a wine country that is not beautiful and full of interesting people.

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The Deal With Decanting

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Published: Monday, March 08, 2010

My first experience with decanting and how it has influenced me.

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My Mother Graciela

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Published: Monday, March 01, 2010

My mother Graciela was born in Colombia in 1926. Raised by a schoolteacher and a housewife, she was the sixth of eight children and the only girl...

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The History of Valentine's Day: Roman Holiday

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Published: Thursday, February 11, 2010

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There's an Angel on the Cockpit

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Published: Monday, January 11, 2010

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Happy New Year

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Published: Monday, January 04, 2010

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Sherry

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Published: Saturday, November 07, 2009

As wine club members, you've probably chosen your favorite Ponte wines for serving with dinner, whether you are serving chicken, fish, beef or vegetables... But what about Sherry?

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Walking the Talk

Category: Claudio Ponte's Blog

Published: Thursday, November 05, 2009

Early last year I tried to find a greener alternative to the medium sized SUV I had been driving for several years. An extra push was given by my friends who were questioning my sustainability efforts at the winery while still driving the SUV. Here's how I made my way to greener pastures.

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The Saga of The Ghetto Cooler

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Published: Thursday, May 21, 2009

Two years ago (and again recently) I promised to publish my experiences with an experimental wine storage device I affectionately call The Ghetto Cooler.Most of you who have read my columns over the years know that I consider proper wine storage only to decanting...

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About this Page: Nestled away in the heart of Temecula Wine Country, you will find the Ponte Family Estate Winery, Southern California’s premier winery destination. Through an exclusive winery market atmosphere, Ponte Winery offers its visitors wine tasting, fine wine country cuisine dining at the Smokehouse Restaurant, weddings set with a serene view of the Temecula, California Wine Country mountains, as well as an all inclusive Ponte Wine Club.