Tag: winery

Impossible Causes and Lost Grapes: A Visit to Chile’s Santa Rita Winery

Cradled by arid mountains, reached by a winding two-lane road, everything was peaceful there, in the middle of a Friday afternoon. You would never guess that, just to the north—less than an hour’s drive away—sits the southern reaches of one of South America’s great metropolises. Later, I’ll fight the traffic. But that seems a million…


New Wine Project Rekindles Debate on IDA Reform in Orange County

A soon-to-be-built winery in Goshen rekindled a local discussion on the very agency that had waived almost $32 million in taxes for the new project. Orange County Industrial Development Agency, or IDA, is a public benefit corporation under New York state law with unique authority to attract new businesses into the county with tax incentives….


This Idyllic Beachside Vineyard Crafts Mouthwatering Wines from the Native Grapes of Florida

The rhythmic lap of aquamarine waves. A small army of bare feet crunching through white sand. The omnipresent fragrance of coconut-scented tanning oil wafting under a scorching sun. There’s no doubt about it. This is definitely beach territory. Truth be told, this scenario could be found on almost any beach on Florida’s Gulf Coast. Only…