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videoWhy SmartWine Matters 🍾🎁 #SmartWine #RaoulPal #BlackFriday #CryptoGifts #RWA #Tokenization #AI
“wine has a community and a shared experience” and “Wine can have it’s own personality.” - Raoul Pal SmartWine brings that experience to life, with every bottle directly connected to it's own AI. This is why SmartWine has become the ultimate gifting asset this season. And with Black Friday here, it’s the perfect time to gift something real: 🍾 A handcrafted Smart Champagne bottle 🎟️ A chance to win a $50,000 investment-grade wine portfolio 🧠 3 months of Bacchus AI 💫 A physical artifact of belief in the future Give a gift with personality. Give a gift with community. Give a gift that means something. 🎁 Secure your bottle: https://smartwine.ai/gift
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videoHow Creative Is This?!
#wine #barolo #burgundy #champagne #redwine #sommelier #winetasting #vineyard #whitewine #chardonnay #howtotastewine #winetastingparty #bestwinesaustralia #winery #wines #bestwhitewine #expensivewine #sparklingwine #winemaking #winereviews #winereview #australianwineshow #wine&spiriteducationtrust #wineknowledge #wineschool #wineeducation #tastingwine #buyingguide #wineaustralia #wineenthusiast #bestwineforfastfood #winebusiness #blindtasting
videoTOWTC: Old Vines Masterclass with Alun Griffiths MW
For several years, we have been geeking out with the inimitable Sarah Abbott MW about the topic of Old Vines – something we are deeply passionate about – so we knew the time had come to put on a proper tasting! For Old Vines Week, we are delighted to be joined by Alun Griffiths, Master of Wine, to go on a deep dive into this fascinating topic! - What is an old vine? - Can anything be called one? - How does the vine change over time? - How does that affect the flavour of the wine? - Why should we care about saving old vines? As usual, we taste 6 incredible wines from across the world which showcase the importance of helping preserve these amazing plants and continuing to make their grapes into wine, despite higher costs and lower yields. We are incredibly grateful to the Old Vine Conference for their support in putting this episode together. For legal compliance purposes, we are obliged to add the hashtag #Ad to this video in recognition of the support that has been given to us,
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Pinot Noir - The Mystical Red Wine Guide
The name Pinot Noir is derived from the French words ‘pine’ and ‘black’ relating to its naturally tight and pine cone like grape clusters of dark colour. It’s believed that Romans brought the grape with them but its origins can be dated back.. Read More
video🍷 Wine Wednesday - The Smartest Gift in Wine
We’re continuing our deep dive into the world’s first Smartwine™ — the $250K Bitcoin Cuvée — and this week we’re looking at it through a new lens: why this bottle is the smartest gift you can give this season. Smartwine™ isn’t just champagne.It’s the first AI-ready bottle of its kind, with a Digital Cork™ that carries its identity on chain and an AI agent that tells its story in real time. A physical object with a digital life — equal parts wine, technology, and magic. And now, with free global shipping until December 1, anyone, anywhere can gift it.No customs chaos. No surprise fees. Just a bottle that arrives exactly where it needs to be. Inside every Smartwine™ you’ll find🍇 A physical body powered by DePIN technology🔗 A digital soul authenticated through the dVIN Protocol and RedBite’s Digital Cork™🧠 An AI mind guided by Bacchus AI Together they form Intelligent Product 3.0 — where provenance meets data, and where a bottle becomes something much bigger than what’s inside it.
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podcast· 51:00· Ep 96096: Do Plant Growth Regulators Have a Place in Winegrapes with Dr. Matthew Fidelibus
Plant growth regulators (PGRs) are powerful tools that can dramatically influence vine performance, but they also come with complexity and risk. In this episode, Fritz welcomes back Dr. Matthew W. Fidelibus of UC Davis to explore how these compounds are used across table, raisin, and wine grape production. Dr. Fidelibus explains that PGRs include both naturally occurring plant hormones and synthetic compounds that mimic hormonal effects. While they've long been foundational in table grape production, their use in winegrapes is far less common and more nuanced. The conversation highlights how sensitivity to timing, rate, and variety is critical, with even small misapplications potentially affecting fruit set, bud development, or yields across multiple seasons. Fritz and Dr. Fidelibus dig into specific compounds like gibberellic acid, abscisic acid, and ethephon, discussing how they can influence berry size, cluster architecture, color development, and ripening. They also explore emergin
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Nightmare Fuel Returns June 28th – The Award-Winning Coffee Stout You Can't Miss
Consider this your official warning: our award-winning coffee stout is returning on Saturday, June 28th to fuel your summer nights....
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387: The Cheese Cure: How Comté and Camembert Fed My Soul With Michael Finnerty
Why do some wine and cheese pairings taste better together than either one alone? Why do some wines collapse when paired with certain cheeses? What will surprise you about cheese that's similar to wine? In this episode of the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, I'm chatting with Michael Finnerty, author of the terrific new book The Cheese Cure: How Comté and Camembert Fed My Soul . You can find the wines we discussed at https://www.nataliemaclean.com/winepicks . Giveaway Three of you are going to win a copy of Michael Finnerty's new book, The Cheese Cure: How Comté and Camembert Fed My Soul . 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 Why do some wine and cheese pairings taste better together than alone? Why did a natural red wine collapse when paired with Camembert? How do acidity and bubbles transform rich cheese? How d
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Meet Jason Brand – Kō Hana Rum Distillery
FRS: Jason, would you mind providing a quick, 3 sentence introduction of yourself? JB: I’ve been blessed in life with a wonderful career, great friends, and an incredible family. In my fifty years, I’ve learned to appreciate the details in life that are underneath the experiences we share – the actual building blocks of things. … Continue reading Meet Jason Brand – Kō Hana Rum Distillery
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Entrevista Ana Diogo-Draper (enóloga)
Há uma enóloga portuguesa a brilhar nos Estados Unidos. Nascida em Lisboa e com fortes ligações sentimentais ao Alentejo, Ana Diogo-Draper está radicada na Califórnia há mais de 20 anos, tendo-se tornado num nome respeitado entre pares e já referenciado pela prestigiada Wine Spectator. Para lá do percurso profissional de Ana, nesta conversa abordam-se os efeitos do "smoke taint", a crise que a indústria californiana do vinho também atravessa, as tarifas, as oportunidades e os desafios para os vinhos portugueses no gigante mercado norte-americano.
videoTHE RUNNING MAN Producers Didn't Know it Was Stephen King!
The rights to "Richard Bachman's" THE RUNNING MAN was purchased and shopped around Hollywood without the rightsholders realizing it was a Stephen King novel! Crazy but true! Part of our epic chat and wine pairing with 1987's OG THE RUNNING MAN https://youtu.be/18PxbsOLGfU
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5 Hot Summer Cocktails to Cool You Down
Whether you’re poolside, beach-bound, or simply enjoying golden hour on your patio, these 5 hot summer sip cocktails are your ultimate cool-down companions. Light, vibrant, and packed with seasonal flavors, each drink is crafted to keep you refreshed when the temps rise. The post 5 Hot Summer Cocktails to Cool You Down appeared first on DMV Distributing .
videoHow Andrew Davis (Under Siege) Was Fired From The Running Man (1987)
Can you imagine spending $8 MILLION dollars in 8 days?!? And this was 1987 dollars! Part of our epic chat on the OG Running Man film from 1987! Which we then pair with wine, as we do. https://youtu.be/18PxbsOLGfU
videoMost people start a wine brand blindly.This 1-minute breakdown will save you money.
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video95 Points – Josetta Saffirio Barolo DOCG 2020 | Classic & Profound
95 Points – Josetta Saffirio Barolo DOCG 2020 | Classic & ProfoundSanté, James © 2025 James Melendez / James the Wine Guy — All Rights Reserved. **** Social Networks LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamespmelendez/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/james_melendez_jamesthewineguy/ WordPress: http://jamesthewineguy.wordpress.com/ YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/jamesthewineguy Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jameswineguy/ Twitter: http://twitter.com/jamesthewineguy
videoSmith-Madrone Spring Mountain District Napa Valley Chardonnay '21 94 points #chardonnay #shorts
Smith-Madrone Spring Mountain District Napa Valley Chardonnay '21 94 points #chardonnay #shorts Santé, James © 2025 James Melendez / James the Wine Guy — All Rights Reserved. **** Social Networks LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamespmelendez/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/james_melendez_jamesthewineguy/ WordPress: http://jamesthewineguy.wordpress.com/ YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/jamesthewineguy Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jameswineguy/ Twitter: http://twitter.com/jamesthewineguy
videoV. Sattui Staff Thanksgiving Picks
A few of our V. Sattui tasting room staff select their picks for Thanksgiving. #wine #winelover #napavalley #winecountry #winery #food #thanksgiving #pinotnoir #zinfandel #grenache #cabernetfranc #shorts Find us online: Website: https://www.vsattui.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vsattui/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vsattui1885
videoWinemaker Explains: The Magic behind Amphora Wine
Today, Julien explains how and why the ancient amphora, or clay vessel, is experiencing a renaissance among modern winemakers globally, especially those focused on natural, organic, and terroir-expressive wines. While stainless steel and oak barrels dominate, winemakers are embracing clay for three key advantages: Micro-Oxygenation: Unlike steel, the porous clay allows a slow, steady, and stable exposure to oxygen, similar to oak. This softens tannins and stabilizes color without overpowering the wine's character. Thermal Inertia: Clay offers superior thermal stability, resisting rapid temperature changes and ensuring a slow, even aging process. The traditional ovoid shape also encourages natural convection, keeping lees (spent yeast) in suspension to enhance mouthfeel. Flavor Neutrality: Crucially, clay imparts no flavor, directly contrasting with new oak (which adds vanilla and spice notes). This allows the pure essence of the grape, vineyard, and terroir to be the sole focus, res
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Discovering Albariño with Fergus Elias
John talks with Fergus Elias, head winemaker at Balfour Winery about Albariño.
podcast· 10:15· Ep 678Jeg vant! Men det er hemmelig
Jeg har vunnet Top Guide-kategorien i "Wine travel awards", og dét er moro. Takk til alle som har stemt meg frem i denne konkurransen, men nå vet jeg ikke helt hva som skjer fremover. Mulig jeg må til Frankrike?! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
videoWine Faults: The Truth Behind “Bad Bottles” with Sietze Wijma
In this episode of the No Sediment Wine Podcast, I sit down with Sietze Wijma, a wine educator specializing in flavor chemistry, to discuss wine faults - how common they are, how to spot them, and the fine line between a true fault and a harmless flaw. We discuss why professionals notice different things than consumers, what causes wines to go “off” in the vineyard versus the winery, and why faulty bottles still happen even when prevention is possible. Be sure to check out Sietze's website https://artoftasting.nl/ and follow him on Instagram @artoftasting! Thank you @67pallmall1 for providing their amazing premises at London for filming this video! You can also listen to the No Sediment Wine Podcast episodes on Spotify, Apple Podcast, Amazon Music, Google Podcasts and Castbox. Some of the WINE ACCESSORIES I use regularly: 🍷 My Everyday Go-To Wine Glass: https://amzn.to/3OAQAcW 🥂 My Favorite Champagne Wine Glass: https://amzn.to/3qhMLRF 🥂 One of My Favorite Wine Glasses: https
videoDiscovering Spain's RIOJA Wine Region (2026)
In this video, John Jackson, DipWSET a/k/a Attorney Somm first provides an overview of the RIoja DOCa wine region. He discusses the growing conditions that allow Rioja to be a terrific place to produce high quality wine, the permitted grapes that are used in Rioja red wines and white wines, the maturation requirements for Crianza, Reserva and Gran Reserva wines and much more! ATTORNEY SOMM SPANISH WINE VIDEOS To see all of Attorney Somm's Spanish wine videos, please check out the following playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2aDDJZh--pCjnGY0hfPit-fWQtMOqwkA ATTORNEY SOMM VIDEOS ABOUT SPANISH WINE REGIONS Rioja Explained: Why Its One of the Smartest Buys in Fine Wine: https://youtu.be/amaROMdJYxU Rioja Overview and 6 Top Producers (2022): https://youtu.be/-YlaNcSxDmA Discovering Spain's Rioja Wine Region: https://youtu.be/qo7XmccwG-0 Priorat Overview & 6 Top Wines: https://youtu.be/eBaK7Gk5Vuk OTHER SPANISH WINE VIDEOS 13 Spanish Wines You Have To Try: https://youtu.be
video“The Future of Digital Wine Is Here 🍾 ” - Raoul Pal #Smartwine #RaoulPal #WineWednesday #DigitalWine
Raoul Pal says it clearly. The future of digital wine is here. Stop watching the five-minute chart and step back for a moment. The 250K Cuvée is a rare grower Champagne that marks this cycle. Each bottle acts as an entry to win a $50,000 wine cellar. It also unlocks Bacchus AI, your pocket sommelier. This is a real asset that stays calm while the market moves. Secure the bottle here: https://smartwine.ai
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videoWine Wednesday - Roxton
Join Jon and Neil for Wine Wednesday as they explore the Roxton full-bodied red from Brampton Wine Estate in Stellenbosch, South Africa. This is a blend of Petit Verdot, Shiraz, and Malbec which pairs perfectly with a wintery beefy dish. Cheers to good wine🍷 #WineWednesday #SouthAfricanWine #RedWine #WineWednesday #BramptonWineEstate #Stellenbosch #RedWine #PetitVerdot #Shiraz #Malbec #WineTasting