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Dr. Peter Oldak – Laying a Solid Foundation for New Hampshire Viticulture

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by Adam Dial
March 11, 2004

The drama of an ER lifestyle may seem a million miles away from the serenity of a country estate and vineyard, but for Dr. Peter Oldak the vineyard call was strong. Starting in 1982, Peter began to make the transition from home gardener and winemaker to recognition in his new calling as a pioneer in Eastern cold-climate viticulture. Since 1994 his small winery, Jewell Towne Vineyards in South Hampton, has won international acclaim, earning competition medal after medal. Peter's expertise has put him in high demand as a speaker, leading seminars on the topic of cultivation and vinification of quality cold-climate hybrids.

AA: In Jewell Towne Vineyard’s ten years as a commercial winery you have collected countless awards for your wines. With this kind of critical acclaim why do you think consumers across the country may still be surprised to find that wine is grown and produced in New Hampshire?

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