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Articles by Lyle Norton
Winemaker Dan Petroski leads a tour of Larkmead Vineyards in Napa Valley. (Courtesy Lyle Norton)
Larkmead Vineyards helping shape Napa Valley’s future
By Lyle W. Norton

Historic winery’s operations are a role model for responsible viticulture

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Notable South African red wines were the focus of a recent tasting. (Lyle Norton/Special to The Examiner)
South African pinotage pairs well with summer barbecue
By Lyle W. Norton Special to The Examiner

Diverse topography, soils, climate in Western Cape produce distinctive nuances

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Tonya Pitts, One Market Restaurant wine director, likes to showcase promising young people in the industry. <ins>(Courtesy One Market)</ins>
Tonya Pitts leads tasting of diverse pinot noir
By Lyle W. Norton

Young West Coast winemakers are creating distinctive blends

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A recent tasting with international winemakers featured notable examples of sauvignon blanc. (Lyle Norton/Special to S.F. Examiner)
Sauvignon blanc has appealing global presence
By Lyle W. Norton

Varietal provides a refreshing, food-friendly alternative to chardonnay

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Winemaker Drew Nenow says he believes in exposing “the truth of the fruit.” (Courtesy photo)
Drew Nenow’s wines honor family and Paso Robles...
By Lyle W. Norton

Vintner produces high-quality Rhone blends and varietals

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California is producing appealing white wines of lesser-known varietals. (Lyle Norton/Special to S.F. Examiner)
Opening up to California alternative white wines
By Lyle W. Norton

Market offers more than chardonnay

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A bottle of 2015 Center of Effort Chardonnay is pictured with samples from aging vessels.<ins>(Lyle Norton/Special to S.F. Examiner)</ins>
Insight into aging techniques of California chardonnay
By Lyle W. Norton

Unique processes produce complex, rich wines

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Notable pink wines are, from left, 2019 Bruliam Rosé of Pinot Noir, 2019 Balverne Rosé of Pinot Noir, 2020 Malene Rosé and 2019 La Bernarde Cotes de Provence Rosé.<ins> (Lyle Norton/Special to S.F. Examiner)</ins>
Warmer weather forecasts rosé days ahead
By Lyle W. Norton

California is producing exclusively grown, high-quality pink wine

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Descended from an Italian immigrant, the Battuello family has been growing wine grapes in the Napa Valley for more than a century.<ins> (Courtesy photo)</ins>
Family farmed since 1909, Battuello Vineyards is creating...
By Lyle W. Norton

Historic estate supports boutique St. Helena winery

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Erich Sattler Zweigelt 2018 and Triebaumer Blaufrankisch Rust 2018 are notable Austrian reds. <ins>(Lyle Norton/Special to S.F. Examiner)</ins>
Look to Austria for good value in reds...
By Lyle W. Norton

Four major growing regions in country with ancient winemaking tradition

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Chateau de Cosse Sauternes 2017, Blason de L’Evangile 2014 and Moulin de DuHart 2017 were served at a tasting led by Olivier Trégoat. (Courtesy Lyle Norton)
Second label French wines yield value and access
By Lyle W. Norton

Bordeaux vintages created for drinking presently

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