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Porto Named Europe's Friendliest City by Condé Nast Traveller in 2026
Porto has been named the friendliest city in Europe in the 2026 Condé Nast Traveller Readers' Choice Awards. Worldwide, only Melbourne in Australia ranks higher. Seoul, in South Korea, completes the podium, and Lisbon follows closely in fourth place. For travelers planning a trip to northern Portugal, it is a welcome confirmation of something visitors have been saying for years.
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“Unquestionably Among the Greatest Wines in the World” (Tasting the 2024 Port Vintage)
You’ll find no shortage of Vintage Port coverage on these virtual pages (something that, as I taste more and more vintages of the stuff, has become a source of amusing vexation as I search for whether or not a VP that I want to feature here has already been reviewed and featured here…). And you’ll […] This article was originally published on 1WineDude.com . Grab the books! Source
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Wine & Grape Foundation adds 27 vineyards to sustainability program
Wine & Grape Foundation adds 27 vineyards to sustainability program
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Antinori: 30,000 bottles of wine stolen
Antinori: 30,000 bottles of wine stolen
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Wine Tourism in Bordeaux: From Data to Innovation
On 30 October 2025, Bordeaux hosted the Best of Wine Tourism Conference, on the theme “Wine Tourism – the rules (of the game) have changed”. It was organised as part of the Bordeaux Best of Wine Tourism Club, a forum of 60 members, including past and present award winners, who benchmark, exchange and learn as collaborators, not competitors. The post Wine Tourism in Bordeaux: From Data to Innovation appeared first on Great Wine Capitals .
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Is Robinson-Patman Back? What the Southern Glazer’s Settlement Means for the Wine Industry
For decades, the Robinson-Patman Act has been something of a sleeping giant in U.S. competition law. Enacted in 1936 to address concerns that large retail chains were receiving preferential pricing that put smaller businesses…
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🎧Uncorking Paso Robles: Dracaena Wines’ Lori Budd on Wine Education, Blanc de Franc & Industry Trends
It’s Monday, Let’s raise a glass to the beginning of another week. It’s time to unscrew, uncork or saber a bottle and let’s begin Exploring the Wine Glass. In this episode Protecting What Matters on AM 1230 KPRL, host Barry Fisher welcomes local wine expert, podcast host, and Dracaena Wines co-owner Lori Budd. (ME!) Tune in as I share my unique journey from biology into the heart of the Paso Robles winemaking community. The conversation pours out insights on everything from navigating the shifting wine industry landscape and the joys of wine tourism to demystifying wine education for beginners. Plus, Barry and I taste and review Dracaena’s signature Blanc de Franc—a rare white Cabernet Franc—while offering practical, approachable advice for anyone looking to expand their palate without the intimidation. Whether you are a seasoned oenophile or just pouring your first glass, this episode is packed with expert knowledge, local treasure highlights, and plenty of laughs! Please take a momen
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🎧Ep 278 – Oceanic Wine: Can You Taste the Sea? with Chris Howard
In this episode of Eat Sleep Wine Repeat, Janina dives into the fascinating and potentially controversial idea of Oceanic Wine with wine writer, judge and educator Chris Howard. Chris has proposed that oceanic wine should be considered a category in its own right, exploring what happens when the sea becomes one of the dominant forces shaping a vineyard and the wine in your glass. But what actually makes a wine oceanic rather than simply coastal? Chris explains why proximity alone isn't enough, and how wind, fog, salt, temperature, exposure and geography can all influence vineyards in very different ways. From California's Sonoma Coast and coastal Chile to Tasmania, Margaret River, South Africa and New Zealand, this episode explores Wine Regions where the ocean may play a defining role. The conversation also asks one of the most intriguing questions in Wine Education: when tasters describe salinity, iodine, oyster shell or sea spray, are we genuinely tasting the ocean? Chris introduces
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Bring Your Winery’s Reputation to the NOLO Table with Solos Technology
If consumers are drinking less alcohol, how can wineries make sure they’re still choosing wine? Matt Hughes, General Manager of Solos Technology USA, a company that specializes in patented natural [...]
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Is Robinson-Patman Back? What the Southern Glazer’s Settlement Means for the Wine Industry
For decades, the Robinson-Patman Act has been something of a sleeping giant in U.S. competition law. Enacted in 1936 to address concerns that large retail chains were receiving preferential pricing that put smaller businesses…
videoWhy Fiano Handles Drought and Rain | Why Australian Fiano
Why Australian Fiano, part two. What we wish more people knew about Fiano is how well suited it is to Australian conditions. It comes from a pretty warm place in Italy, not too warm and not too cold, and it's matched to a lot of our more mountainous districts and slightly cooler climates. It has what we call plasticity, so it can survive in drought-like conditions. With its thick skins and open bunches, it has also performed really well in the cold, wet years, like 2011 and 2023. That gives us an opportunity to make great wine every single year. Full blind tastings every week on YouTube. #fiano #australianfiano #australianwine #winegrowing
videoChalk Hill Cabernet Sauvignon 🍇
2026 Cabernet Sauvignon, Chalk Hill AVA, Sonoma, California. Pumpover, critical early phase of winemaking. #wine #winemaker #winemaking #cabernetsauvignon #sonoma #californiawine #winelife #wineeducation #fermentation #mwlife #masterofwine #bobpaulinski
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Telling a mountain to move
The Montsant Massif is a striking mountain range full of grey cliffs and sits at the northern point of Priorat Country in Catalunya, Spain. Meaning, “the holy mountain”, it’s inspirational in sheer, natural awe and it makes for no surprise as to why the Denomination of Origin Montsant made use of its name when created in 2001. Despite this well-crafted name and image which has brought local recognition, I personally haven’t heard anyone say, “Make mine a Montsant” when ordering a wine in London or San Francisco though. I mention […] For full access, please log in or purchase a subscription.
videoScary Movie Cocktail Pairings with Matthew Lillard
🚨👻 ATTENTION: 🚨👻 PAUSE BEFORE YOU WATCH! 👻🚨 (Read below!) Can you guess which three of Matthew’s favorite horror movies he tasked Molly with to create cocktails around? We will give you a hint! The Grady Twins, the One Wish Willow & The Cheetah were the three cocktails Molly came up with… 🤔 What are your guesses? Got them locked in? Okay, cool - now press play and see if you’re right! Matthew asked Molly to create these scary-themed cocktails - and she was SO up for the challenge! Needless to say, Molly also had a bit of fun with the hidden meanings behind some of the ingredients. 😉 Cocktail recipes (& their movie pairings) 👇 👯♀️ The Grady Twins (The Shining) 1 part Ghost Face Vodka 1.5 parts Ghost Face Blood Orange Vodka ½ part Lillet Rose 3 dashes Orange Bitters Martini Glass, Orange twist for garnish 🌟 One Wish Willow (Obsession) 2 parts Ghost Face Vodka ¾ part lemon juice ¾ part Orgeat 3-4 dashes Chartreuse Vegetal ½ teaspoon activated charcoal Goblet, Crushed I
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Australia’s Treasury Wine sells Rosemount back to the founding Oatley family
Australian winemaker Treasury Wine Estates said on Monday it had divested the Rosemount, Ingoldby and Secret Stone brands to A.G. Oatley Wines for an undisclosed sum.
videoPellet Estate Unoaked Chardonnay | 2018 vs. 2019 Sunchase Vineyard | Both 93 Points! #sonoma
Pellet Estate Unoaked Chardonnay | 2018 vs. 2019 Sunchase Vineyard | Both 93 Points! #sonoma Santé, James © 2026 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
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🎧Podcast 843 – Csaba Szakál, Proprietor, En Garde Winery, Atlas Peak AVA, Napa & Sonoma – Life Between the Vines
The En Garde Tasting room is located in Kenwood, Sonoma County, and Csaba Szakál is making more than half of his wine from Napa Valley...
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📺$40 to $150 From The Same Region
Six wines, all from the same wine region. Can you guess where they're from? This was our hardest "Spot the Region" challenge yet—and nobody got it right.The ...
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Afternoon Brief, October 12
Rosemount Returns to Oatley Family After 25 Years in Latest Treasury Wine Estates Sale: Treasury Wine Estates has sold the Rosemount, Ingoldby and Secret Stone brands to A.G. Oatley Wines. The sale marks another step in TWE’s move towards a more focused portfolio of 30 global and regional priority brands, following the sales of Seppelt, Tollana Wines, and Rouge Homme to local owners...
videoTell me you’re a bad witch without telling me 😏✨🔮 #Short
Tell me you’re a bad witch without telling me 😏✨🔮 Dark Red Potions: • Stella Rosa Black • Black edible glitter for garnish Pink Potions: • Stella Rosa Stella Pink • White edible glitter for garnish #CocktailPotion #SpookySeason #CocktailInspo #WineGirlie #Short
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📺You Think You Know Châteauneuf-du-Pape? Think Again!
🍷 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...
video#OPENBARSTEVIE Una chiacchierata sull'Odissea (e molto altro) con Attilio Scienza
🎬 Guarda la nuova puntata di #OPENBARSTEVIE con il Professor Attilio Scienza. Ci sarà spazio anche per il vino nell’Odissea di Christopher Nolan? 👀
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NADA Drop® Introduces New Retail-Ready Packaging and Display Program for Wine and Spirits Retailers
Patented wine-pouring accessory is now available in an attractive 20-disc consumer pouch with a convertible point-of-sale display; NADA Drop invites retailers to participate in a Retail Market Test Program on [...]
videoEl Cabernet Sauvignon viene de una uva blanca y una tinta
🍷👨👩👦 ¡La historia de amor más famosa del mundo del vino! ¿Sabías que el Cabernet Sauvignon nació del cruce natural entre dos variedades de uva? 🍇 👩 Mamá: Sauvignon Blanc 👨 Papá: Cabernet Franc 👦 Hijo: Cabernet Sauvignon ¡Y lo más curioso es que de una uva blanca y una tinta nació uno de los tintos más famosos del mundo! 🍷 Hoy te cuento esta historia mientras degustamos dos vinos de Pedroncelli, directamente desde Dry Creek Valley, California. 🇺🇸 💬 ¿Cuál prefieres: Sauvignon Blanc o Cabernet Sauvignon? 📌 Guarda este reel, compártelo con alguien que ame el vino y síguenos para aprender más. #WineNewsTV #CabernetSauvignon #SauvignonBlanc #CulturaDelVino #VinosDeCalifornia