Oak Knoll Winery American Niagara Semi-Sweet
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Discover the grape variety: Dobricic
From the island of Solta off the Dalmatian coast in Croatia. If in France it is almost unknown, in its country of origin it still benefits today from a rescue program. According to genetic analyses carried out in Davis (United States) by the California University, Dobricic is the father of Plavac Mali, the latter being a very well-known quality grape variety in Croatia and other countries.
Informations about the Oak Knoll Winery
The Oak Knoll Winery is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 14 wines for sale in the of Oregon to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Oregon
Oregon, located in the Pacific Northwest of the United States, is one of the youngest and most promising wine regions in the world. The state put itself on the international wine map in the late 1960s and has been building its position ever since. Production volumes have remained relatively quiet. The 2017 Oregon Vineyards and Wineries report recorded just under 34,000 acres (13,750 hectares) of planted vineyards.
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The word of the wine: Shoulder
The upper part of the bottle located at the base of the shoulder-shaped neck.