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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...
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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Australian wine exporters build momentum across Asia Pacific
Australian wine exporters build momentum across Asia Pacific
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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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videoNEW Elijah Craig 15 Year vs 18 Year 🥃 Full Lineup Showdown (LIVE)
The NEW Elijah Craig 15 Year is finally here… and I'm putting it to the test 🥃 Tonight I'll be comparing the full Elijah Craig lineup side-by-side: • Small Batch • Barrel Proof • NEW 15 Year Single Barrel • 18 Year Single Barrel With all the hype around the Elijah Craig 15 Year release, the big question is: 👉 Can it compete with the 18 Year? 👉 Does it beat Barrel Proof? 👉 Is it the new sweet spot in the lineup? If you’re curious about the Elijah Craig 15 Year or deciding which bottle to buy,
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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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Alexis Ortega Crowned 2026 U.S. Bartender of the Year at World Class National Finals
This year’s World Class U.S. Bartender of the Year competition lived up to its reputation as one of the toughest and most prestigious showcases of technical skill, creativity, and cocktail storytelling in the industry. Tales of the Cocktail Foundation Presents World Class Sponsored by Diageo crowned Alexis Ortega of Philadelphia, PA as the 2026 U.S. […]
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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
videoJack Daniel's Blackberry Lemonade
Nothing mixes better with lemonade than the sweet, vibrant flavor of Tennessee Blackberry. 2oz. | 60ml Jack Daniel's Tennessee Blackberry Lemonade Lemon Wedge & Blackberries Subscribe now to explore the craft, stories and heritage behind your favorite Jack Daniel's Tennessee Whiskey. Drink responsibly. Please don't share with anyone underage. #JackDaniels #TennesseeWhiskey #JackDanielsBlackberry
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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 .
videoWarm Climate Whisky: How Adelaide Hills Changes Everything
Most people associate Australian whisky with Tasmania — cool climate, slow maturation, and a well-established style. But in the Adelaide Hills, just outside the Barossa Valley, the conditions are very different. Warmer temperatures mean faster interaction between spirit and cask — but that brings both opportunity and risk. In this episode of SingleMalt TV Conversations, Rob Draper, ACS sits down with Ian Schmidt of Tin Shed Distilling Co to explore how climate, cask, and location influence flavo
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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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Kansas Wine Country
Kansas Wine Country Like many states, Kansas was a significant wine producer in the 19th Century along with neighboring Missouri, populated by German immigrants who brought the wine tradition with them. However, it was also the home of Carrie Nation and the early temperance movement, and, in 1881, the first state to pass statewide prohibition. ... Read more
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DC Updates
Back to Business Congress is back in DC, and the House finally passed the Farm Bill, which will now go to the Senate for an uncertain future. The House version, which should have been passed years ago, includes some good provisions for the American wine industry: a doubling of export promotion funding for agricultural products, ... Read more
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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
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13th Annual BourbonGuy.com Brackets: The Championships
Welcome back, folks! We are now at the end of the 2026 contest. Eight whiskeys entered the arena. Four have fallen by the wayside. There have been some delicious treats, with not a single stinker in the bunch. Let’s see how it all ends and if we’ve learned anything along the way. First, we have the Round Two matchups. Division 2: Crooked Meteor (Maker’s 46) vs. Wobbly Parachute (Benchmark Single Barrel) Pre-Reveal Thoughts: On the mouth Wobbly Parachute is giving me a little more cherry and baking spice. Crooked Meteor also gives some fruit and baking spice, but tosses a little bubblegum in there too. Crooked Meteor has a softer mouthfeel, being almost velvety by comparison. Wobbly Parachute is sweeter on the nose showing more toffee-This is so close that I'm going to hazard a guess that the winner here goes on to take the whole thing. I like Crooked Meteor's nose better. Wobbly Parachute has a nicer finish. At the end of the day though the mouthfeel of Crooked Meteor gives this just t
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England match could deliver extra £20m of beer sales
England’s next World Cup clash is set to deliver a major boost to pubs across the country, the British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA) predicts. An estimated four million extra pints are expected to be sold for tomorrow night’s match against Ghana. These will be worth around £20m to the trade. The BBPA says the […] The post England match could deliver extra £20m of beer sales first appeared on Beer Today . The post England match could deliver extra £20m of beer sales appeared first on Beer Today .
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Belgian brewers invest but consumption declines
Belgium’s beer consumption declined in 2025 but the nation’s breweries continue to invest heavily in new technology and process improvements, new research shows. The figures, released by the Belgian Brewers Federation, revealed that consumption dipped by 3.2% to 6.2 million hectolitres. Export demand, which is a strong contributor to the Belgian beer sector, dropped to...