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podcast· 56:35· Ep 91091: Rare Grape Varieties & Their Wines with Jolie-Laide Wines
How many incredible grape varieties are hiding in plain sight — simply because they don't fit the modern wine script? We dig into that question in this episode with Jenny and Scott Schultz of Sonoma's Jolie-Laide Wines, a winery built around chasing the unfamiliar and turning "pretty ugly" grapes into seriously compelling wines. We trace how Jenny and Scott's very different paths collided into a shared philosophy: start with great farming, intervene as little as possible, and let each site and vintage tell its own story. For vineyard owners and operators, the conversation opens up a practical discussion about risk, opportunity, and how alternative varieties can make both agronomic and economic sense. We also get inside their cellar to talk about what "minimal intervention" really means — early picking for natural acidity, whole-cluster fermentations, neutral barrels and concrete, and a deliberate refusal to erase vintage character. Even the labels change every year, reinforcing the ide
- podcast· 16:54· Ep 18
2026 Growing Season Review
Welcome to the 2026 Growing Season Review. In this episode, hosted by Colin Hinze, members come together to share their experiences from the season — the successes, the challenges, and everything in between. We talk about what worked, what didn’t, and the lessons that can help you plan for the year ahead. Whether you’re looking for practical tips or just want to hear real stories from the vineyard, this discussion is packed with insights straight from the people on the ground.
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videoBoxed wine reviews of the best boxed wine you can find online or in store!
https://www.wineclubgroup.com/boxed-wine Since 2012, we have been reviewing wine clubs and wine-related gifts, and have helped thousands of people get and send the best wine-related products. Now we are happily reviewing boxed wines and learning all about the different types and styles of wines that are available to be delivered in a box.
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F/W 24′ Feature: A Tiny Colorado Wine Report
In Sauvage Spectrum, Blue Beryl, and Ordinary Fellow there are strong examples of young wine professionals experimenting with a wide range of grapes and styles in Colorado. And, in Hermosa there is an example of how an accumulation of experience can pay off. While a small sample, it’s not bad as microcosm if it’s an accurate one at scale. The post F/W 24′ Feature: A Tiny Colorado Wine Report first appeared on Good Vitis .
videowe review all kinds of wine, including delicious boxed wine!
https://WineClubGroup.com Boxed wine used to have a very unique predisposition from the public. Things have changed and technology has gotten better. The wine inside boxes is now potentially really quite excellent. But you need to know where to look. We have been reviewing wine since 2012 and Wine of the Month and wine gifts. Now we are reviewing boxed wine and have found some amazing boxed wines that we'd like to share with you.
videoGratsi wine review - the Red Wine Review is in! #wine #wineclub #gratsi
https://www.wineclubgroup.com/occs -- use our affiliate link to buy Gratsi wine for yourself! This is our review of the red wine that we were sent from gratsi wine. we are an affiliate with gratsi wine so if you would please use our affiliate link. if you'd like to make a purchase I would appreciate it. https://www.wineclubgroup.com/occs
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No Strava, No Problem
Two years ago, after encouragement from my partner, I joined a running club. As a freelancer, and someone who spends most of my time alone, getting to run with a few others and make friends was a lot of fun. But sometime in the early summer last year, I stopped going because I wasn’t enjoying it any longer. I was finding it harder and harder to identify with the other runners, which made it difficult to make friends. I realised I had also started to spend every club meet masking, which exhausted me before I’d even ran five yards. Things came to a head when, when socialising with a few members, conversation turned to what races we were all entering. When I said I wasn’t planning on entering any, and might never do so again, instead of accepting my decision, I found myself suddenly placed under peer pressure, constantly being egged on to sign up for a race. This didn’t go on for five or ten minutes, it happened repeatedly, until closing time, and I found the very nature of the incident l
podcast· 31:25· Ep 68Inside the World of Food, Wine & Travel Writing: How IFWTWA Empowers Storytellers
In this episode of Big Blend Radio’s “Food, Wine & Travel” Show with the International Food Wine & Travel Writers Association (IFWTWA), we go behind the scenes of the global organization that connects and supports professional storytellers in the food, wine, and travel industries. Hear from IFWTWA leadership about how the association empowers writers through networking, professional development webinars, press trips, contests, and its annual conference. Discover how storytelling fosters authentic travel experiences, how social media and branding elevate visibility, and why human connection remains at the heart of impactful travel journalism. With more than 240 members worldwide, IFWTWA continues to grow as a vibrant community for writers, photographers, bloggers, and destinations seeking meaningful collaboration. 👥 Featured IFWTWA Leaders * Cori Solomon – President & Membership Chair; Conference Co-Chair: https://www.writtenpalette.com/ * Susan Lanier-Graham – Press Trips Committee Ch
videoWhere Did Vermouth Come From?
Before vermouth became a cocktail staple, it was medicine. Ancient Greeks, Romans—even Mesopotamians—flavored their wines with herbs. But the vermouth we know today? That began in 18th-century Turin, Italy. Locals mixed local Piedmont wines with botanicals from the Alps, and a new wine category was born. 🍷 Discover how vermouth evolved from ancient herbal wine to global aperitif in the full video. #VermouthHistory #ItalianWine #WineCulture #AncientWine #BonnerPrivateWines #WineEducation #PiedmontWines
podcast· 1h 00m· S11E201Ben Salisbury on Challenging Outdated Wine Marketing: How to Scale Without the Hustle
Welcome to Beats Vines & Life, where we dive into the intersection of wine, business, and modern living. In this episode, host MJ Towler sits down with Ben Salisbury, renowned consultant, coach, and creator of the Wine Sales Stimulator training program. With over four decades of experience in the wine and spirits industry, Ben has worked with major players like Constellation Brands and St. Michelle Wine Estates, and now champions a fresh, tech-driven approach to sales and marketing. Together, MJ Towler and Ben tackle everything from the realities of the three-tier system, the pitfalls of outdated sales playbooks, and the game-changing power of focusing your efforts where it counts. They discuss the need for scalable systems, efficient use of time, and the value of CRM tools—all with an eye toward sustainable growth for wineries, distilleries, and beverage brands in a rapidly evolving market. Whether you're an industry insider, a passionate consumer, or just curious about what makes the
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Ep 249 - Garnacha, Premium Cava, Bobal & Sherry: Spain’s New Wine Wave with Ellie Scott
Fresh back from Barcelona Wine Week , Janina is joined by Spanish wine expert and UK Sherry Ambassador Ellie Scott to unpack what’s really happening in Spain right now. From the Garnacha revival and the evolution of premium Cava to forgotten grape varieties like Bobal and Airén, this episode explores the exciting diversity of modern Spanish wine. And if you stay until the end, you’ll get a brilliant crash course in how to understand (and truly enjoy) Sherry. Shownotes 02:48 What it’s really like attending Barcelona Wine Week - 90 DOs and 1,300+ wineries. 03:44 90 Spanish DOs represented - how do you even approach tasting at that scale? 06:26 Rosé masterclass - modern Spanish rosado styles beyond the stereotype. 11:07 Garnacha’s revival - altitude, drought resistance and shedding its rustic past. 12:08 Garnacha plantings then vs now - why Tempranillo took over and why Garnacha is rising again. 16:08 Cava’s image problem - how premium categories (Cava de Guarda Superior) are reshaping pe
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2024 Napa Valley Wine Project Year in Review
We achieved a milestone platform this year reaching our 1,200th Napa Valley winery or brand personally visited, tasted with and profiled; for reference that coveted producer was Sylvan Lake. We added 41 new Napa Valley winery/brand profiles to this site in 2024 reaching 1,219 to date as of December 31, 2024. We have many brands […] The post 2024 Napa Valley Wine Project Year in Review appeared first on The Napa Wine Project .
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CASE 0512: Thar She Blows!
DEFENDANT: Herman Melville EVIDENCE: Melville Estate Pinot Noir SCENE OF THE CRIME: Santa Rita Hills, and the Big Blue Sea -- Hey friend — pour yourself a glass and come sit with us. In this episode Judge Topher and Judge Rachel finally introduce themselves (yes, really) and then proceed to hijack a $75 Santa Rita Hills Pinot Noir, talk glassware, sniff cherries, sage, pepper and a little eucalyptus, and declare that yes: this bottle is absolutely worth the fuss. We wander from tasting notes (garnet color, plums, violets, forest-floor complexity) to winery vibes — estate-grown, sustainable farming, family stories — then slip into full literary chaos as we roast, admire, and gently disembowel Herman Melville. Expect idle mutiny, a ridiculous cross‑examination quiz, surprising Melville facts (Mocha Dick!), and the sacred power of the line "Call me Ishmael." There’s a lot of laughing, a little spilled wine, a bonus boxed-Pinot for scientific — ahem, comparative — purposes, and lots of off
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Pour Some Wine with your Dessert
G reat wine pairings are an art form, and no one automatically knows exactly what goes with what. The best way to learn is by trial and error. But some pairings are more complex than others and it can become overwhelming. The basic rule for pairing wine and dessert is the same as pairing wine […] The post Pour Some Wine with your Dessert appeared first on Northern AZ Luxury Living Magazine .
podcast· 32:28· S2026E3Noe for enhver smak og lommebok
Det er en massiv vinauksjon av gode objekter. Vi snakker om hele 1344 objekter som nå ligger åpne for bud. Med en samlet verdivurdering på svimlende 3 200 150 kroner , er det ingen tvil om at hammeren kommer til å gå varm i dagene som kommer. I denne episoden skal Svein og Heini guide deg gjennom høydepunktene, se på de mest spennende lottene, og diskutere hva som kreves for å stikke av med de edleste dråpene før budrunden avsluttes. På Vinofil.no ligger excellisten markert i rødt med hva som er verdt å by på Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
videoGratsi wine - our hot take review! #wine
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videoA Trip to France! Jean-François Coquard (Little Brother Beaujolais) with Winemaker Céline Coquard
Explore the stories, culture, and heritage behind the wines and spirits of Wollersheim. In each episode, join us for conversations that blend tradition, travel, and taste—with insights from the people who bring our craft to life. From family roots to global connections, this is where the journey behind the glass begins.
podcast· 11:22▻ St Estèphe with Jane Anson
“I would say St Estèphe is one of Bordeaux’s most exciting appellations right now” Listen in to our latest 10-Minute Masterclass with Jane Anson to find out why she believes this is an appellation worth looking out for. Find out about its history, the producers and the names to look out for. Find out more at: wine-conversation.com
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A Really Good Year
2024 has been my most successful and my most prolific year as a freelancer. In fact it’s the most I’ve earned since 2018, when I was still on the editorial staff at Good Beer Hunting . Coincidentally, I’ve also turned in more work this year than in those previous—96 commissions and counting, beating my previous best of 83. Don’t get me wrong it’s not big money, but I’ve worked hard for that extra cheddar this year. More importantly than anything it's a living I cherish. I’ve also broken what I consider to be the awards hoodoo that caused me so much unnecessary stress in the past. My book, Manchester’s Best Beer Pubs and Bars picked up three awards—two silvers from the British Guild of Beer Writers and a gold from the North American Guild of Beer writers. I also picked up a further three nominations for my feature writing, and Pellicle , the crown jewel in my professional life, attained several more. Most significantly among these was a nomination for magazine of the year from the Briti
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Is product carbon footprinting possible at scale? Insights from Systembolaget
In this Sustainable Wine Roundtable Member Interview podcast, I’m joined by Gad Pettersson, head of sustainability and product quality at Systembolaget. As part of its ambitious decarbonisation plans, the Swedish alcohol monopoly is leading a Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) initiative. The aim is to be able to measure, compare, and ultimately reduce the climate impact across its full product range. A successful pilot last year demonstrated the feasibility of collecting primary supply chain data on a large scale. Gad shares the key learnings, insights into the data collection process, next steps for the project, and more. If you as a producer or grower within Systembolaget’s supply chain would like to get involved, please reach out to your Swedish importer. If you as a retailer or other major stakeholder in the alcoholic drinks sector would like to know more, please reach out to linda.johansson@systembolaget.se
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12/31/24: Tales from the Cellar NYE Edition--Braxton Brewing Company's Dark Charge CInnamon Roll (2020)
Dry January begins tomorrow, so this beer is my last hurrah for a month. Given that, I thought I'd break out something special. Yesterday, I ventured deep into my cellar to see what I could find. Now, let's explore this aged stout together. I'm saying my goodbyes to 2024 with Braxton's Dark Charge Cinnamon Roll. This came as the second of three bottles in the Dark Charge Breakfast Box (I have the other two stashed away for who knows when). My bottle is number 49/1000. Grab yourself a beer and let's bid farewell to this year together and in style. Braxton's headquartered in Covington, KY (that HQ is now one of five Braxton locations across the Greater Cincinnati region). Their "Our Story" page details their early history. It started with Evan Rouse, who began brewing in his parents' garage when he was just sixteen. Since then, he's doggedly pursued his dream and now what he started has spiraled into one of area's most prestigious breweries. Dark Charge Cinnamon Roll doesn't have a
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Rotterdam Year in Beer 2024
Another year flew by! Check out my 2024 Rotterdam beer experience highlights. The post Rotterdam Year in Beer 2024 appeared first on 010 Beer Blog .
podcast· 16:46· S5E6287 estrategias invisibles que hacen que elijas una botella sin notarlo | Ep. 628
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