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Vino Video – Rob Sinton, Owner, Starfield Vineyards, El Dorado County, California
Working side by side with your father in a winery really brings home the concept of a family business. During a recent visit to California wine country I took a drive to El Dorado county and spent some time with Rob Sinton, Owner of Starfield Vineyards in Placerville. Rob and his dad still to this [...]
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A Primer on Lactic-Fermented Vegetables
Fermentation expert Dr. Julia Skinner put together this special guide just for Home Fermentation Day. It’s packed with tips, variations, and ideas to help you get fermenting—whether you’re brand new […] Read More The post A Primer on Lactic-Fermented Vegetables appeared first on American Homebrewers Association .
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Spotted Lanternfly, Rain & Tariffs - Oh My!
Harvest is approaching quickly. Veraison started on July 15, which is typical for recent vintages. What’s unusual is how fast it’s progressing. The Merlot is nearly finished, and even the Cabernet Franc has begun. We’ve received many questions about how we are managing the rise in Spotted Lanternfly, or SLF, the effects of this summer’s heavy rains, and how tariffs are affecting the business.
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The Farmhouse Garden: Before + After
Yes, yes…we sold the house. But let’s tour the before + after of the gardens anyways.
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Coffee in Beer with Scott Janish – BeerSmith Podcast #329
Scott Janish joins me this week from Sapwood Cellars to discuss how to incorporate coffee into your beer. Subscribe on
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Siluvio Bodegas y Viñedos: Reviving La Mezcla Canguesa
Miguel Crunia, one of Britain’s top sommeliers, writes about Bodegas Siluvio in Asturias and their recovery of a traditional style of red wine that blends local grape varieties.
podcast· 1h 26m· S11E210Exploring Wine and Life: Elton Slone on Mountain Vineyards, Music Icons, and Napa’s Future
Welcome to another episode of Beats Vines & Life! Today, we're diving deep into music, wine, and lifestyle with a special guest who embodies the spirit of innovation and tradition in Napa Valley: Elton Slone, President, CEO, and Managing Partner at Robert Craig Winery. From his humble roots in small-town Indiana to helming one of Napa's premier mountain Cabernet producers, Elton brings not just expertise in winemaking but also infectious storytelling and a unique perspective on wine culture. We’ll explore Elton’s journey through the world of wine—from college days experimenting with affordable bottles and working in restaurants, to learning under legends of Napa and building a career that honors terroir, sustainability, and genuine connection. Along the way, you’ll hear tales of celebrity encounters, musical icons, and the challenges of keeping authenticity alive in a changing industry. Grab a glass and join us as we uncork not just great wine, but the stories and philosophies that sha
podcast· 1h 01mTable ronde salon Vinhop : tout savoir sur l'effervescence (spécial Champagne)
Aller hop, je vous embarque en Champagne. Parce qu’après tout, c’est une des régions viticoles les plus dynamiques à l’heure actuelle. Les projets pullulent, les cerveaux bouillonnent et les pratiques changent. Tout ça se retrouve dans nos verres pour nous offrir des émotions à la pelle. Et si la presse et les prescripteurs se sont beaucoup fait l’écho de la mise en avant des terroirs champenois, il y a également beaucoup à dire sur ce qui se passe en cave. En juin 2025, dans le cadre du salon Vinhop à Paris, j’ai eu la chance de parler d’effervescence avec 3 vignerons et une vigneronne : Delphine Brulez de la maison Louise Brison , Antoine Paillard de chez Pierre Paillard , Aurélien Laherte et Fabrice Pouillon . Tous ensemble et en publique, nous avons essayé de percer les mystères d’une belle bulle et vous verrez que ces quatre là ne s’endorment pas sur leurs lauriers. Réalisation : Romain Becker Enregistrement : Romain Becker Post-production : Emmanuel Nappey Musique originale : Emm
videoThe A-Z of Wine: 'V' is for 'Volcanoes'
Volcanic soil, rich in minerals and vitamins (probably – ed.), produces some of the most fascinating and characterful wines on the planet, whether the Canary Islands, parts of the Napa region or, in this case, Sicilia. We head to Donnafugata who are a 5th-generation family winery, but who have only recently made the move to Sicily to explore the Etna Rosso style of wines made on the slopes of the volcano.
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Competition in the Beverage Alcohol Industry Continues Under the Microscope – Part 3
Capitol Hill may be gridlocked in Washington, DC, but the White House is not. Methodically, the Biden-Harris Administration’s roll out of the New American Dream for the economy continues rolling forward. One aspect of that rollout was advanced this week when the United States Treasury Department released its report “Competition in the Markets for Beer, Wine, and Spirits” (Report) as required under Executive Order 14036, Promoting Competition in the American Economy. This article continues a series on this major initiative of the Biden-Harris Administration that is covered in two previous articles on this blog in July…
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Don’t Fall for the Pink Tax: How to Find Incredible Rosé Under $20
Walk into any wine shop between May and September, and you’re met with a literal wall of pink. Bottles of rosé, from the palest onion-skin to the brightest magenta, crowd the shelves. It’s the official drink of summer, the symbol of carefree afternoons and relaxed evenings. But this popularity has created a problem. With prices […] The post Don’t Fall for the Pink Tax: How to Find Incredible Rosé Under $20 appeared first on Wine Bounty .
videoWhen & Why to Double Decant
Hands up if you've tried and love double decanting! 👋 Our hands-free Recanter Decanter is recommended specifically for young, tannic reds that don't have much sediment yet. Shop it here 🔗 bit.ly/3T5Ji33
podcast· 39:42· Ep 62Grenache, Garnacha, Cannonau oder einfach genial?
Manche Rebsorten haben eine klare Identität. Und dann gibt es Grenache. Diese Traube reist seit Jahrhunderten durch die Weinwelt, sammelt Namen wie andere Kühlschrankmagnete und schafft es trotzdem, überall beliebt zu sein. In der aktuellen Folge von Weinfach begeben sich Karin Frautschi und Reto Scherrer gemeinsam mit Irina Karrer aus der Mövenpick Wein Filiale Basel auf die Spur eines Wein-Chamäleons. Zwischen Frankreich, Spanien und Australien wird degustiert, diskutiert und natürlich auch ein wenig gestritten – denn diese Rebsorte sorgt zuverlässig für Fragezeichen. Heisst sie denn nun Grenache oder Garnacha? Oder doch Cannonau? Und wer hat sie eigentlich erfunden? Die Antwort darauf liefert ausnahmsweise kein Mönch aus dem Mittelalter, sondern die moderne Wissenschaft. Im Glas kämpfen drei Charakterköpfe um die Gunst unserer Weinprofis: der 2021 Pompier von Pertuisane aus Frankreich, der 2022 Notus von Sons of Eden aus Australien und der 2019 Baigorri Garnacha aus Spanien. Was ein
videoHoliday dinner done right 😂🍷 #short
Holiday dinner done right 😂🍷 #HolidayDinner #Hosting #HolidayHostess #WineGirlie #Stellabrate #Short
videoRidge Vineyards 2025 Year in Review
You've been so good to us, 2025! This year, wine brought us to new places and rewarded us with new friends. Here are a few of the highlights: 🔹 The first Share & Pair Sundays kicked off in March; we celebrated by exploring food & wine pairings from top restaurants & chefs across the nation. 🔸 Our 2023 Estate Chardonnay received a perfect 100-point score from Virginie Boone of JebDunnuck.com. 🔹 We hosted our third Weekend Getaway in the picturesque Santa Barbara and welcomed friends from 20 different states! 🔸 Lytton Fest was a summer sensation featuring live music, VIP tours, and sips of iconic RIDGE wines. 🔹 For the fourth year in a row, SF Chronicle named Monte Bello among the 'Top 25 Wineries to Visit.' 🔸 After more than 50 vintages of producing a wine from Dusi Ranch, RIDGE opened a new tasting room in the heart of Paso Robles. 🔹 We revived and refreshed a wine labeled "Santa Cruz Mountains Cabernet Sauvignon" - now a wine that reflects the best of the AVA. 🔸 And what yea
videoCave de Lugny Les Charmes Mâcon-Lugny
In this video, I take a closer look at Cave de Lugny Les Charmes, Mâcon-Lugny 2023, one of the current fine wine offers from Waitrose. I break down where the wine comes from, how it’s made, and how it tastes using a professional WSET SAT-style tasting note, and I also suggest a food pairing to help you get the most enjoyment from the bottle at home. This video is a taster of a new project I’m working on: the Class Glass or Bottle Club, a monthly wine club that will be launching soon. The club will be a monthly subscription, with new content added all the time, and will include: • Regular wine reviews of easily available bottles from shops like Co-op, Majestic, and Waitrose • Clear WSET SAT tasting notes to support wine study or improve tasting confidence • Interactive wine maps to help you really understand regions • Long-form interviews with producers and people working in wine • Special regional series focusing on places like Armenia, Georgia, and other lesser-known wine regions I
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A Tour of New World Pinot Noir At VIWF 2025
The Best Pinot Noirs and Their Terroirs From the Vancouver International Wine Festival
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Scopri Enotirino 2025, Wine Festival itinerante a Bussi sul Tirino (PE)
Hai già preso impegni per sabato 30 agosto? C’è un appuntamento che, forse, non vorrai perdere. Enotirino è il Wine Festival itinerante nel centro storico di Bussi sul Tirino, in provincia di Pescara. Un’intera giornata dedicata a incontri con i produttori, degustazioni, masterclass, esposizioni, musica e prodotti tradizionali. Oltre 70 cantine presenti con circa 250 etichette da conoscere e provare. Il ticket di accesso offre la possibilità di assaggiare liberamente i vini. Inoltre è possibile visitare le Sale dedicate all’artigianato e assistere a esibizioni live. Tanti stand gastronomici, con prodotti tipici da tutto l’Abruzzo. Dai gamberi di fiume del Tirino ai formaggi e salumi, dallo zafferano al miele, dal tartufo al cacao. Uno spazio e delle attività pensate anche per i bambini. Due Masterclass da non perdere: “Loreto Aprutino e i suoi custodi” con protagonisti i vini di Chiavolich e Amorotti “Casauria: tradizione e contemporaneità” con le riserve di Filomusi Guelfi e il Montep
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Homebrew - Victorian Style
There is something delightfully pompous, perhaps a little insane, about book titles in the Victorian era that always reminds me of the "Connections" TV series presented by James Burke. In episode 2 there is a segment about Victorian weather science in the Highlands, that describes the effect of science on the people of Victorian Britain, in that it: "made them all lunatic in the same way". An example of a daft book title is this magnificent tome from 1852... Can you get much more condescending than the head chef to the Royal Family should advise the working classes on how to cook? Admittedly I bought the book precisely for the title and out of curiosity about what the servants of the upper echelons though regular folks should, could, or even would be willing and able to cook. Francatelli even gives a list of equipment that said "working classes" require for the recipes and techniques in his book, which would cost £6 12s 4d in pre-decimal currency, that's about £700/$930/€800 today, and
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Start Your English Sparkling Wine Discovery with Louis Pommery England
Champagne Houses ExpandFrench Champagne houses have been looking to expand for a long time. Back in 1973, Moët et Chandon established Domaine Chandon in Napa Valley. More recently, houses began to take interest in Southern England. With climate change, southern England has become a viable region for wine grape growing. It also has the distinct … Continue reading →
podcast· 1h 06m· S10E20Episode 524 - Clos de Napa Yountville Cabernet
Clos de Napa Wines In this episode, Rob and Scott do public service by drinking Clos de Napa Yountville Cabernet so you don't have to. So come join us, on The Wine Vault.
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What Is Champagne - A Guide To The Basics
Champagne - the buzz word at every celebration, right? Champagne isn't just a drink—it’s a tradition, a symbol of celebration, and an expression of refined taste. But, if you’ve ever felt confused at the sight of those terms on Champagne.. Read More
podcast· 1h 15m· S6E38Smoking Weed by 7 Yrs Old, Mushrooms in Mexico at 9, Strung Out by 20s, Cross Country Moves to Escape Opiates & Overdose Grief Led Elan Hardy to Right Where She Wants to Be, Healing Others
Y'all are going to LOVE today's episode. I spoke with Somatic Sobriety Coach, Elan Hardy. Before she was ten years old, Elan had smoked weed and taken mushroom, which was common in the culture in which she was raised - traveling with the Grateful Dead as a child and teenager. Her early drug use escalated into opiate addiction as an adult. After getting sober, Elan discovered somatic therapy is a form of body-centered therapy that looks at the connection of mind and body and uses both psychotherapy and physical therapies for holistic healing. In addition to talk therapy, somatic therapy practitioners use mind-body exercises and other physical techniques to help release the pent-up tension that negatively affects a patient’s physical and emotional wellbeing. Elan is certified in Somatic work and is also an addict in recovery. Combining her training and lived experience, Elan specializes in somatic and sobriety coaching. Elan is also offering all of you a free resource, simply DM her and
videoThe A-Z of Wine: 'U' is for 'Uco Valley'
Jamie heads to the Uco Valley in Argentina – the shining Napa Valley of the South – to taste a wine made by our friend Karim Mussi. Here, in the foothills of the Andes, at around 1100m in altitude, the wines cannot help but be influenced by their dramatic surroundings!