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When you think of fine Pinot Noir , your mind probably drifts straight to Burgundy , the French region that produces some of the world’s finest expressions of the grape. But hold onto your corkscrew: German Pinot Noir, known as Spätburgunder, is coming for Burgundy’s crown. The Rise of German Pinot Noir German winemakers have a love affair with red Burgundy, evident in a drive to recreate it at home. Over the last two decades, German Pinot Noir has undergone a dramatic transformation, rising to new heights in both craftsmanship and global acclaim. The excellent recent vintages are the result of years of fine-tuning and adaptation; winemakers here seem to have convinced the temperamental grape to behave itself.  “ Germany is the most exciting region in the world for Pinot,” says Robert Dentice, a wine collector of note. “They are unique in their own right and [the wines] are rapidly improving due to the passion of the growers, global warming and increased knowledge gained from worki

As CEO, Jennifer Locke has shown that putting people, community and the environment first can pay off on the bottom line. Jennifer Locke has come a long way from her first job bussing tables at Ray’s Boathouse in Seattle at age 16 and did not take anything like a traditional path to becoming CEO of Crimson Wine Group (CWG)—a publicly traded company with 1,000 acres of vineyards and a fine wine portfolio that produces 400,000 cases annually. The portfolio includes well-known brands such as Pine Ridge Vineyards and Seghesio Family Vineyards in California, as well as Archery Summit in Oregon.  In December 2019, Locke came to CWG from Melbourne, Australia-based Treasury Wine Estates (TWE), where she was the Senior Vice President of US Luxury and Direct-to-Consumer Sales-Americas. It wasn’t the first time Locke sought a top corporate wine job, but not having a college degree was a big hurdle. While taking community college classes in Seattle after high school, Locke says she wa

Cranberry Jello Salad is the best combination of tart, tangy, and sweet ! It’s similar to cranberry sauce but a little sweeter from the jello with undertones of orange and pineapple . Add it to your holiday spread and watch it disappear! Reasons You’ll Love This Recipe Easy to Make: No baking or complicated techniques are needed to whip up this simple recipe. You’ll just need to mix, chill, and enjoy! Looks So Festive: Cranberry Jello Salad has the most gorgeous presentation. Top it with whipped cream, orange zest, and fresh cranberries. It will make a beautiful addition to your holiday table! Perfect for the Holidays: Your Thanksgiving dinner must have at least one cranberry recipe! The sweet, tart flavors taste amazing and will go so well with your savory ham , turkey , and stuffing . What’s in Cranberry Jello Salad? You’ll only need six simple ingredients for this cranberry jello salad recipe. They come together to make something delicious. Check out the recipe card a