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Beringer Vineyards Debuts First-Ever Knights Valley Expressions Wine Tasting Experience & Collection
Historic winery highlights its decades-long leadership in Sonoma County’s Knights Valley AVA during 150th Anniversary June 22, 2026 (St. Helena, CA) — As part of its 150th anniversary celebration, Beringer Vineyards, [...]
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🎧The Wine Makers – Justin Ennis, Freestone Winery, Joseph Phelps
Winemaker Justin Ennis crafts Freestone wines with a deep attention to detail, capturing the distinct character of each vineyard while balancing the vibrancy of the terroir with a refined, elegant structure. Now, that deep-rooted vision comes to market, as Justin and the winery introduce these vineyard-driven wines to a broader audience for the first time. “Everything begins in the vineyard. Through hands-on farming and careful attention, we work to bring in fruit that’s expressive and healthy. In the cellar, I practice minimal intervention winemaking so that the site, the varietal, the clone, and the vintage can speak for themselves,” said Ennis. “The wine is already in the vineyard; my job is simply not to get in its way.” In the 1990s, Joseph Phelps and his son Bill set out to find a place in California’s wine country where they could produce superlative Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. The search led him to a place no one suspected – a tiny, unincorporated town called Freestone, tucked a
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Beckstoffer Vineyards Awards College Scholarships
$5,000 per year for four years June 22, 2026 (Rutherford, CA) — Continuing a tradition that reflects founder Andy Beckstoffer’s longstanding commitment to education, community engagement, and the families who [...]
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5 (très) bonnes raisons de se rendre à Périgord Attitude
Le 25 juin prochain, Périgord Attitude revient à Bordeaux, le temps d’une soirée inoubliable. Au Bien Public, rive droite, découvrez toute la palette des vins de Bergerac-Duras lors de l’afterwork le plus gourmand des soirées bordelaises. Une fois dans l’année, producteurs de spécialités gastronomiques du Périgord – foie gras, fraises, poulets, marrons –, et vignerons descendent […] Cet article 5 (très) bonnes raisons de se rendre à Périgord Attitude est apparu en premier sur Terre de Vins .
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Mountain Terraces Vineyard – 2010 Lex’s Cabernet Sauvignon – A Crowning Achievement
Photo ©Michael Kelly Background Info Photo from Sonoma County Tourism The wine comes from one of the smaller districts in Sonoma County AVA, Moon Mountain. Here is a map showing the area which has elevations from 200 feet to 2200 feet. From this vineyard you can see San Francisco some 50 miles away! The name […]
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Senate Committee to Hear AB 1585 American Wine – Truth in Labeling Legislation
June 21, 2026 (Sacramento, CA) — AB 1585 (Connolly & Ransom) will be heard in the Senate Governmental Organization Committee on Tuesday, June 23. This bill, co-sponsored by the California [...]
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At the World Cup of Wines, New Zealand takes the trophy
At the World Cup of Wines, New Zealand takes the trophy
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Chillable Red Wines Perfect for Summer
Yes, I love rosé for all my summer fun. I mean is there anything better at the beach or the lake? And I definitely drink more white and sparkling wine these days than red. But even with all of that, I still enjoy a fair amount of red wine. Yes - even in the ridiculously hot and humid Houston summer. So finding some chillable red wines is absolutely essential. Even at the lake, sometimes you just want a glass of red wine! Not every red wine shows well when it’s chilled. Chillable red wines tend to have a few things in common. They have lower alcohol, lower tannin level, high acidity, pronounced fruit flavor, and overall tend to be lighter-bodied. Save that tannic Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah for another time. A cold tannin can taste bitter and who wants that? Typically, red wine should be served between 55 and 65 degrees. It should be cool to the touch, which incidentally is a sore subject for me. It drives me batshit crazy when I go to restaurants and they bring me a bottle of red wine
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📺 After 3 Years of Construction, Mondavi Returns – This Week Uncorked Episode 101
This week on This Week Uncorked, we explore the highly anticipated reopening of Robert Mondavi Winery after its massive three-year transformation, examine Constellation Brands’ warning...
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Australian wine exporters build momentum across Asia Pacific
Australian wine exporters build momentum across Asia Pacific
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Pre-Prohibition W.A. Gaines & Co Old Hermitage Rye Whiskey Reserve Bottled by W. Bixby & Co, Boston, MA
“What's it mean; are you determined To make modern all mankind? If so, you should be be-sermoned And brought back to healthy mind.” – Charles C. Abbott At the last quarterly tasting for the Whisky Legends, several interesting and historically significant bottles turned up on the sidebar for the weekend. Being from the Boston area and having tasted a Bixby bottled Old Crow at a previous Legends tasting, one bottle in particular caught my eye. Enter my first introduction to Old Hermitage Rye...
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LEARNING ABOUT WINE: Ranking Albariño Producers
Ranking Albariño Producers: Where Do Ferreiro, Granbazán, and the Field Fit Albariño producers are often discussed together, but they are not all working from the same conditions or toward the same result. Some draw on old, low-yielding vines rooted in granite. Others depend on broader sourcing and aim for consistency across a larger range of ... Read more The post LEARNING ABOUT WINE: Ranking Albariño Producers first appeared on My VanCity .
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4 wines for the 4th of July
The Fourth of July is a United States holiday that celebrates the adoption of the Declaration of Independence, which established the United States of America as its own nation. While it commemorates a monumental piece of history, today people celebrate with parties and fireworks and take full advantage of the warm day off in July. People grab their friends and […] The post 4 wines for the 4th of July appeared first on Wine 365 .
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Whiskey Review: Bardstown Bourbon Company Bottled in Bond Bourbon
Introduction Today we’re revisiting Bardstown Bourbon Company Bottled in Bond Bourbon , a bottle that longtime listeners of Film & Whiskey may recognize from a previous review. Originally released as part of Bardstown’s Origin Series , the whiskey has since been rebranded with new labels, fonts, and packaging , now standing on its own as the company’s baseline Bottled in Bond offering. For those unfamiliar, Bottled in Bond means the bourbon must follow strict regulations: it must be distilled in a single season, aged at least four years, bottled at 100 proof , and produced by a single distillery under government supervision. In this case, Bardstown Bourbon Company distilled and produced the whiskey themselves. This expression is a six-year bourbon with a mash bill of 68% corn, 20% wheat, and 12% malted barley , making it a wheated Bottled in Bond bourbon . The MSRP sits around $49.99 , putting it right in the increasingly competitive $50 bourbon range. Before divi
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Whisky Review: Green River Wheated Full Proof Bourbon
Introduction We’ve tried just about everything Green River has put out over the past couple of years, and more often than not, we’ve walked away impressed. With Aaron Harris steering the ship and Lofted Spirits continuing to expand its footprint alongside Bardstown Bourbon Company, Green River has quietly built one of the more reliable portfolios in American whiskey. Now they’re expanding their Full Proof lineup with Green River Wheated Full Proof Bourbon , following the wheated expression’s win for Best Overall Whiskey at the New York Spirits Competition. That’s a bold move, and a high bar to clear. This batch comes in at 109.3 proof (54.65% ABV) , with a mash bill of 70% corn, 21% wheat, and 9% malted barley , aged between five and seven years , and priced at $49.99 MSRP . On paper, that’s a compelling value in today’s bourbon market. But how does it actually drink? This review is taken from our episode " One Battle After Another (2025) / Gre
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2025 Bordeaux: The squaring of circles
Simon Field MW introduces his in-depth coverage of ”a vintage of charm and luminosity." The post 2025 Bordeaux: The squaring of circles appeared first on World Of Fine Wine .
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What We Were Drinking in Korea (The Good Stuff)
For anyone who has read a few posts here on this blog, it is not news that my wife is Korean-American. Both of her parents were born in Korea, and they met after they both came to the U.S. to … Continue reading →
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🎧Ep 173 The Highlands District: Featuring Rococo Wines | French Camp Vineyard’s Miller Family Wine
🍇 WHERE WINE TAKES YOU – EPISODE 173: THE HIGHLANDS DISTRICT 🍷 Everybody knows Willow Creek. Everybody knows Adelaida. But venture east into Paso Robles and you’ll find one of the region’s most fascinating, and least understood, wine-growing areas: the Highlands District. In this episode of Where Wine Takes You, Adam sits down with two people uniquely positioned to tell the story of Paso’s highest-elevation sub-AVA. Natalie Brown, owner and winemaker of Rococo Wines and Willow Creek Wine Co., shares her passion for old-vine Chenin Blanc and the remarkable Highlands District vineyard that continues to produce some of California’s most distinctive expressions of the grape. What began as an obsession with forgotten Chenin Blanc vineyards has grown into one of the most compelling Chenin-focused projects in the state. Joining her is Nicholas Miller, fifth-generation California farmer and Vice President of Sales & Marketing for Miller Family Wine Company. Nicholas helps steward the legenda
videoKing Of Kentucky 12-18 Year Old Small Batches. Better Than The Single Barrel Bourbons?
Since Brown-Forman brought back the historic King Of Kentucky line in 2018, only single barrels have been offered of this Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey. Now, we have three separate small batches, all 12 to 18 years old, and all lower proof than the typical single barrels. Batch one is 105°, batch two is 107.5°, and batch three is 110°. They all carry a suggested price of $299.99. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Would you like to pick a
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April Whiskies of the Month: Ancient Gaelic Festivals
The post April Whiskies of the Month: Ancient Gaelic Festivals appeared first on The Scotch Whisky Experience .
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Technical Thursdays: Hot Side Meets Cold Side
From mash-in to maturation, every great beer depends on a strong connection between the brewhouse and cellar. Join us for an AMA-style conversation featuring two Texas brewers from Obsidian Brewery in Leander and No Label Brewing Co. in Houston, plus a former Texas brewer now at Abita Brewing Company in Louisiana. We’ll cover brewhouse efficiency,… Read More » Technical Thursdays: Hot Side Meets Cold Side The post Technical Thursdays: Hot Side Meets Cold Side appeared first on Texas Craft Brewers Guild .
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A Wine Lover’s Diary, part 1024: My First 100-Point Canadian Wine and Two Massive Tastings
Monday, June 15th: Andrzej Lipinski invited me to Big Head for a tasting of his newly bottled 2023 wines. Lipinski Chenin Blanc Sparkling 2023 ($65) Pale straw in colour; biscuity, reductive nose of apple; medium-bodied, crisply dry, elegant, beautifully balanced, … Continue reading →
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Summer Just Got Better with Bartier Bros.
Bartier Bros. Vineyard and Winery is working hard to make it easier for you to enjoy their fabulous wines. As a long time fan of Bartier Bros. wines I think this is the answer for anyone who enjoys the wines of summer. Who doesn’t want the best deal on the best wines? Bartier Bros. offers ... Read more The post Summer Just Got Better with Bartier Bros. first appeared on My VanCity .
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🎧Episode 134: Duskie Estes
Next Episode "The Good Stuff" - Episode 135: William Guadagni