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videoNon-alcohol RED WINE!?! #wine #winelover
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Evolve Sparkling House Pops the Cork on a New Chapter in Canadian Bubbly
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16 Favorite Restaurants and Bars with Live Music in Sonoma County
For some summertime fun, pair some (mostly free) live music with excellent food and drinks at these local restaurants and bars. The post 16 Favorite Restaurants and Bars with Live Music in Sonoma County appeared first on Sonoma Magazine .
videoSugrue Trouble with Dreams 2021 (Again)
I wasn't going to record any more tasting notes for this, but alas it was a nice afternoon, I got out in time for sunset, and just wanted an excuse to record some time lapses.
videoChenin Blanc Tastes Like Six Different Wines
Chenin Blanc might be the most versatile white wine grape in the world. From bone-dry to dessert-sweet, still to sparkling, oxidative to pristine - this one grape can do it all. Today we're tasting six completely different Chenin Blancs blind from France, South Africa, and Australia. The styles are so varied that identifying them as the same grape was the real challenge. The Range: Bone-dry sparkling to luscious botrytized dessert wine Clean and pristine to funky natural styles Light and refreshing to rich and complex $32 to $120 - quality at every level Why Chenin Works: High natural acidity means it can age for decades, handle residual sugar, work with or without oak, and express terroir in countless ways. If you think you don't like Chenin Blanc, you probably just haven't tried the right style yet. Drop a comment: What's your favorite Chenin Blanc style? 🍷 Like, subscribe, and discover the most versatile grape! #cheninblanc #vouvray #southafricanwine #winetasting #blindtasti
videoAlta Vista Brute Rose Sparkling Wine Review | A Fruit Forward Take on Sparkling Wine
Sparkling wine season rolls on and this week we pop open the Alta Vista Brut Rosé from Mendoza, Argentina. It is a tank method sparkling wine made from an unexpected blend of Malbec and Pinot Noir, and it lands right in the middle of holiday drinking season. On this episode, we talk about why bubbles take over this time of year and how easy it is to lose track of what you are pouring between family dinners, guests dropping by, and that strange week between Christmas and New Year’s. This is the kind of bottle you keep cold and open without overthinking it. From there we break down what tank method really means and why this wine tastes fruit forward, bright, and more rosé driven than bready or yeasty. Cherry, raspberry, citrus, and a little funk on the finish lead to a bigger conversation about sparkling wine styles and how production methods shape texture and flavor. We also walk through traditional method, ancestral method, and carbonation to help you understand what you are actuall
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389: Why is moderation easy for some people, yet impossible for others? Dr. Charles Explains In Why We Drink Too Much: The New Science of Alcohol
What can your first experiences with alcohol tell you about the relationship you'll have with it later in life? Are we fighting with our own biology when it comes to alcohol? Why is moderation impossible for some people? In this episode of the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, I'm chatting with Dr. Charles Knowles, author of Why We Drink Too Much: The New Science of Alcohol . You can find the wines we discussed at https://www.nataliemaclean.com/winepicks . Giveaway Three of you are going to win a copy of Charles Knowles' new book, Why We Drink Too Much: The New Science of Alcohol . To qualify, all you have to do is email me at natalie@nataliemaclean.com and let me know that you've posted a review of the podcast. I'll choose three people randomly from those who contact me. Good luck! Highlights How did Charles' initial attempt at a memoir expand to explore the science behind why we drink alcohol? Why did Charles feel it was essential to present alcohol research without oversimplifying? Why
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How To Drink Wine Proficiently
Wine is enjoyed by many people all over the world. And honestly, drinking wine is more than just pouring and sipping; it is a whole experience. And learning how to drink wine proficiently isn’t about memorizing fancy wine terms or earning a somme.. Read More
videoSaddler's Creek Wine
Boxing Day recovery day calls for one thing. More good wine. Winemakers Brett Woodward and Sam Rumpit share a Club Equus exclusive Boxing Day gift: a $100 credit to redeem on selected dozens of our Hunter Valley Heroes, perfect for summer drinking and holiday entertaining. Club Equus Exclusive - Hunter Valley Heroes 2024 Verdelho: crisp, fresh, made for hot days 2024 Chardonnay: summer-ready and food-friendly 2023 Shiraz: a Hunter classic and a BBQ staple These are end-of-vintage dozens, drinking beautifully right now. Once they’re gone, they’re gone. How to redeem Be an active Club Equus member and sign into your account online or Check your Club Equus email for the offer link Choose your preferred dozen Checkout online and the $100 credit applies automatically to your already-discounted member price (you need to be signed in) Shop the Club Equus Boxing Day offer: https://saddlerscreek.com/shop/ Join Club Equus: https://saddlerscreek.com/join-club-equus/ Visit Saddler’s Cr
videoThe A-Z of Wine: 'Y' is for 'Yarra Valley'
We head an hour away from the city of Melbourne to explore the fabulous Yarra Valley, showing that Australia can make cool-climate wines like traditional method sparkling, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir every bit as well as it can make jammy Shiraz with an animal on the label! We head to Phil Sexton's Giant Steps to look at their Pinot Noir which picks from a selection of sites across the valley to showcase the region.
videoNapoleon Bonaparte and South African Grenache | Kat se Snor Grenache Noir | HANtv S05.Ep13
======================= hanTV EPISODE CHAPTER INDEX: ===================== 00:00 - XX 01:12 - xx 02:21 - xx 04:39 - xx ===================== HanDrinksSolo is South Africa's most adventurous wine club. Each month subscribers receive a mixed case of 2, 4, or 6 bottles, packed with limited wines, undiscovered gems, natural wines, and weird cultivars (without neglecting the classics). Each bottle also comes with a QR code linked to an educational video on that wine. The videos are packed full of wine trivia, wine science, and fun facts. You know, for those awkward silences at dinner parties. Everyone loves a know-it-all! Subscribe now and join the community! http://handrinkssolo.com/wine-club/ ==================== #redwine , #grenache , #botriverwine, #wineclub, #winegeek, #winemaking, #WSET, #wineeducation, #southafricanwine , #winescience, #winetasting , #specialtycoffee , #thirdwavecoffee , #foodie
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Short Pour Video No. 16 – Steve Autry, Proprietor, Autry Cellars, San Luis Obispo
Short Pout Video No. 16 features Steve Autry, Proprietor, Autry Cellars, San Luis Obispo. Learn more at autrycellars.com
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Short Pour Video No. 15 – Katia Masci, Valle Martello, Abruzzo, Italy
Short Pour Video No. 15 features Katia Masci, Valle Martello, Abruzzo, Italy.
videoCo-op Top Drop: Riesling Kabinett (Mosel) - Reichsgraf von Kesselstatt
In this video, I hand-select one of my favourite wines currently available at the Co-operative and break it down in detail. You’ll learn where the wine comes from, the grape variety, how it’s made, and how those choices shape the final style in the glass. I also walk you through professional, examiner-level tasting notes using the WSET Systematic Approach to Tasting, covering appearance, nose, palate and conclusions. Whether you’re studying wine or simply want to understand what you’re drinking a bit better, these tasting notes are designed to be practical, clear and genuinely useful. You’ll also find a QR code in the video linking to a food pairing recipe from the Co-operative, chosen specifically to work with this wine. but you can also click here! https://www.coop.co.uk/recipes/honey-and-garlic-king-prawn-stir-fry This video is a taster of the wider content available through the Wine with Jimmy club. https://e-learningwine.winewithjimmy.com/subscriptions?id=wine-with-jimmy-club
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videoNovember Virtual Wine Tasting - Pinot Noir for the Holidays!
Recorded November 20th, 2025. This month we’re looking at a trio of Pinots, each one highly rated (90+ points / 100) by multiple critics. From the misty Sonoma Coast of California, to the chilly Alpine foothills of Northern Italy, to the crisp, verdant valleys of New Zealand, we'll taste and discuss three distinctly unique and amazing terroirs in this virtual event. Want to join us for the next one? Sign up here: https://wineliving.info/pairing-guide-signup 0:00 Intro and Setup 5:31 Looking at t
podcast· 54:27· Ep 518Behind the Lens: How Klaus de Jong Brings Wine Culture to the World
I have been watching, waiting, watching and waiting again...to talk with Klaas De Jong. He produces some of the most unique and cinematic wine footage in the trade. But it isn't just about the footage, it is the story telling. And he didn't come from the wine side, he is a movie maker who loves wine and he brought the two worlds together. If ever there was a guest who could turn the scrutinizing lens of cinema on a glass of wine, it's Klaus de Jong—part philosopher, part producer, and entirely convinced that the best stories ferment slowly at the intersection of culture and entertainment. You'll leave this episode with the rarest of vintages: the inside track on how wine media is shaped, poured, and served to global audiences, straight from someone who's reimagined vine-to-glass storytelling for the screen. Klaus de Jong unpacks why wine TV shows have long lagged behind food programming, revealing how a cinematic, "Chef's Table" approach finally cracked open the vault, giving rise to s
podcast· 1h 14m· S6E39Motocross Legend Colin "Scummy" Morrison Talks Heroin, Duster, Traveling with the Warped Tour, Pawning an X-Games Medal, The Black Flip that Changed the World and MORE
(Make sure you're subscribed/following on Apple or Spotify - it helps with the show a ton! :) Hey, y'all! I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday (if you celebrate)! Scuyler and I watched all five Die Hards over two days - I had never seen a single one - they're really good! Y'all are going to LOVE today's episode with Colin Morrison. Colin was a legend in the 90s Motocross world, traveling with the Warped Tour, getting arrested in Germany, partying all night with the bands - basically living a rock star life...including all the drugs. Colin finally found sobriety and made a name for himself as a sober influencer, even resurrecting his motocross career - only to have it all crash and burn when he revealed he had been relapsed and lying for two years of his sobriety. I had a great time chatting with Colin, you can feel his kindness through the screen, he's just a super genuine dude. Can't wait to hear what y'all think! Connect with Colin on Instagram DM me on Instagram Mes
videoSummer White release
Our new release Wild White is our new favorite summer white! Winemaker Sam shares the grapes in the 2025 release and what he loves about this refreshing white wine. This year's blend is made up of 4 varieties, all Hunter Valley grown, including Gewürztraminer (pronounced "guh-VERTS-trah-mee-ner"). This is a highly aromatic white wine grape known for its intense aromas of lychee, rose petals, Turkish delight, and exotic spices, with a full body and rich texture. Comment below if you've tried this delicious grape 🍇 He also provides an vineyard update about how they are using suncreen to protect our vines on these hot days
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CHAMPAGNE HARVEST 2025 Bunches, bunches everywhere, nor not a bunch to press
Bunches, bunches everywhere, nor not a bunch to press Readers who are not familiar with the inner workings of the champagne industry may be surprised by the title of this article, which is an echo of lines from The Rime of the Ancient Mariner. They may also be surprised to learn that in Champagne grape growers (vignerons) are often not allowed to pick all the grapes that Nature has provided on the vines – at least not to press those grapes and turn them into champagne. In this post I’ll explain the thinking that lies behind this seemingly strange situation. Very broadly speaking there are two types of champagne maker: on the one hand, there are the well-known houses (maisons) whose names you may well have heard of; there are some two or three hundred of these and they account for by far the lion’s share of all the bottles sold around the world but they own a relatively small share of the 34,000 or so hectares of vines planted in Champagne. They own so few vineyards
podcast· 53:12Uruguay with Santiago Deicas
In this episode, host and Master Sommelier Chris Tanghe interviews winemaker Santiago Deicas of Bodega Familia Deicas to explore the wines of Uruguay, one of South America's most exciting winemaking countries. Santiago lays the foundation for understanding the climate, geography, varieties, and viticultural specifics of this Atlantic-influenced growing area. Santiago is the third-generation winemaker at Familia Deicas, his family's fine wine label. His family also makes wine under the Establecimiento Juanicó label. Santiago was named Young Winemaker of the Year by Tim Atkin in 2020. Learn more about Familia Deicas: https://www.familiadeicas.com/en/history/ Read our South America Study Guide: https://www.guildsomm.com/learn/study/w/study-wiki/206/south-america Thanks for listening. If you enjoy this episode, please leave us a review, as it helps us connect and grow the GuildSomm community. Cheers!
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Lake Garda’s Liquid Luxury: Lugana’s Elegant Whites
Where the Alps Meet the Olive Groves Its most enthusiastic admirers, the Germans, call it Gardasee and often prefer it to the actual sea. For decades, they’ve come south not for the Adriatic or the Tyrrhenian, but for these waters—vast, calm, and improbably Mediterranean. Lake Garda is not only Italy’s largest lake, but it is […] The post Lake Garda’s Liquid Luxury: Lugana’s Elegant Whites appeared first on Cellar Tours .
videoThe A-Z of Wine: 'X' is for 'Xinomavro'
We head to Greece to check out their flagship red grape: Xinomavro. In the North of the country, Alpha Estate, otherwise known as Ktima Alpha, are pioneering new expressions of traditional Greek grapes alongside some more international varieties in the shadow of the mountains and next to a lake. All very pretty!