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A Wee Scottish Adventure on the Isle of Skye
In August 2017, Isabelle Lindsay and her stepdad, Steeve, travel to Scotland for hiking and adventure. Roughing it, so to speak, and slowly making their way toward the Isle of Skye.
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Update from Our Producers on the Fires in Australia
We have been in touch with our Australian producers about the horrendous fire season occurring in Australia at this time. Here are their updates on how it is affecting their vineyards.
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An Opimian Trip to South Africa
In November 2018, Opimians had the opportunity to visit Stellenbosch, Darling and Elgin Valley in South Africa. Read what two of our Area Reps experienced.
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Opimian, Victim of a Cyberattack
The problem has been resolved. The attack was not designed to gather any personal data. No personal information was compromised.
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Staff Picks for the Holidays
Whether you’re celebrating for two or for forty, here’s what we recommend popping open for your holiday entertaining.
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Secrets of South Africa | Winemakers Making a Difference
On my trip to South Africa last year, I was struck not only by the quality of the wines, but by the shining examples of Cape wine companies when it comes to the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals.
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Haere rā Opimian
The story starts in a 14-seater van, in the Oliver-Osoyoos wine region of British Columbia, way back in 2013. Along with the driver, we were the only human occupants of the van—however that was not to say it wasn’t full. Thus began our wine collection, and the birth of our passion.
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Hastwell & Lightfoot, New Beginnings
Hastwell & Lightfoot (H&L), in South Australia’s McLaren Vale, is a collaboration of two families, Mark & Wendy Hastwell and Martin & Jill Lightfoot, who purchased their vineyards in the 1980s. Attracted to the natural beauty of the region and a laid back lifestyle, the families’ dream was to plant vines, kick back and become…
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Stick a Cork in It … or Get Screwed?
There is nothing more disappointing than opening a bottle of wine and finding it’s beyond the pale. An increasing range of closures are available to seal our favourite tipple, but which is best?
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Massey Dacta | From Dairy Farmers to Winemakers
Wendy and Owen Glover, fourth-generation farmers, were among the first to plant grapes on their farm in Marlborough’s Dillon’s Point in New Zealand in 1988.
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Ferrer Family Wines
The Ferrer Family was previously majority owner of the sparkling wine company Grupo Freixenet, which is now jointly owned by German sparkling wine company Henkell & Co. As part of the merger, Pedro Ferrer recently bought back six wine estates. We present three: Solar Viejo, Bodegas Valdubón and Bodegas Morlanda.
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Spanish Wines | From Rustic to Refined
Spanish wine has always been known for being potent, heavily oaked and of unpromising quality. Yet, in terms of viticulture, the country has everything going for it: little risk of disease or frost, ample sun. Most important — and unconsidered by most — is its elevation.
A Wee Scottish Adventure on the Isle of Skye
In August 2017, Isabelle Lindsay and her stepdad, Steeve, travel to Scotland for hiking and adventure. Roughing it, so to speak, and slowly making their way toward the Isle of Skye.