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Winemaker Interview Series – Melissa Stackhouse of Dutton Goldfield – April 2026

Ken July 5, 2026 No Comments

On Wednesday, April 1, 2026, we interviewed Melissa Stackhouse once again. Melissa is the Winemaker at Dutton Goldfield. During the interview, we covered the winery’s 2025 vintage Pinot Blanc and…

Merlot Is Still One Of My Favorite Grapes, Butâ€¦

Ken January 4, 2012 No Comments

This year was a challenging year when it came to reviewing Merlot. The best Merlots were really good, but they were few and far between. If you like Merlot, you…

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Winemaker Interview Series – Melissa Stackhouse of Dutton Goldfield – April 2026

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