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videoWine Spectator's No. 7 Wine of 2025
In the 19th century, wine producers in Barbaresco made a bid to join the neighboring—and more prestigious—Barolo zone. When their overtures were rejected in 1894, local enologist Domizio Cavazza founded the Barbaresco region’s first winery cooperative. It ceased operations sometime after World War I but was reborn in 1958 as the Produttori del Barbaresco. Today, focusing exclusively on Nebbiolo grown in the commune of Barbaresco, this model co-op has also been well-served by a long line of homegrown leadership; current director Aldo Vacca, whose grandfathers were founding members, succeeded his father as the group’s director. This classic blended Barbaresco earned its highest rating to date in the stellar 2021 growing season.
video2020 Reine Margot Bourgogne Blanc | Discovery Wine Club (September 2026)
THE STORY Bourgogne Blanc is the everyday face of white Burgundy, but every so often one drinks well above its station. This 100% Chardonnay hails from 2020, a vintage many consider the finest for white Burgundy in years, and it shows: golden and bright, with white blossoms, Meyer lemon, and orchard fruit carried on a mineral spine. Drawn from vineyards across the region’s key white-wine departments, it reminds you why Chardonnay found its voice here. THE DETAILS 🍷 2020 Reine Margot Bourgogne Blanc 📍 Burgundy, France (Yonne, Côte d'Or & Saône-et-Loire) 🍇 Chardonnay (100%) 💲 $20 🌡️ Serve at 48°F 📅 Drink now through 2030 🍽️ Pairs with: soft cheese, shellfish, fish 👃 Tasting note: Vibrant and elegant, with a golden core. Aromas of yellow and white blossoms, zesty Meyer lemon peel, and orchard fruit. Crisp yellow apple on the palate with zippy acidity and a lively, round texture through a long finish. 👉 Join the Discovery Wine Club: https://www.wineaccess.com/discovery-wine-club
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Afternoon Brief, September 14
Wine Economist Mike Veseth to Keynote 2027 Unified Wine & Grape Symposium: As the wine industry navigates changing consumer demand, shifting global markets and continued economic pressures, Mike Veseth will take the stage as keynote speaker at the 2027 Unified Wine & Grape Symposium...
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6 New Hop Varieties Shaping Craft Beer Now
A closer look at craft beer's trendiest new hops
videoThe oldest winery in America isn't in California
The oldest winery in the Americas isn't in California—it's in Mexico. Discover why the Spanish Crown banned Mexican wine for 122 years. What questions does this video answer? Where is the oldest winery in the Americas located? Why did Spain ban Mexican wine production in 1699? How did Jesuit priests save the Mexican wine industry? What grapes grow in the Valle de Guadalupe? Where is the sparkling wine capital of Mexico? About This Video: California gets all the credit, but the oldest winery in the Americas is actually Casa Madero, located in Mexico and producing wine since 1597. In fact, early Mexican wine got so incredibly good that it started beating Spanish exports. The Spanish Crown was so threatened that in 1699, they completely banned Mexican wine production for 122 years. But one loophole remained: the Church. Jesuit priests secretly kept the vines alive, eventually moving north to plant Baja California's very first vineyards. Today, the Mexican wine comeback is explosiv
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Marchand & Burch Village Chardonnay 2025
Fruit from M&B/Howard Park’s Mount Barrow vineyard in Great Southern. Handpicked fruit, whole bunch pressed, natural ferment in French oak before being transferred to stainless steel for maturation. Marchand & […]
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The Phantom Heist: Fake Trucks, Forged Papers, and the Looting of Cognac
Inside the brazen supply chain fraud targeting France’s most storied spirit trade On the morning of November 20, 2025, a truck pulled up to the loading dock of Maison Peyrat in Cognac, Charente. The driver was in his thirties and described by witnesses as “very convincing.” He had paperwork. Not rough forgeries, but near-perfect imitations [...]
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Delicious Monster – Truth in Advertising
A simply quaffable wine from Trader Joe’s, we review the latest vintage of the Delicious Monster from McGregor Winery. A ... Read more
videoHow Seppeltsfield Makes a Wine That Ages for a Century
Charlie Seppelt breaks down the viticulture and fortification behind a wine built to age 100 years. Watch the full episode with Jane Anson. #Seppeltsfield #Winemaking #ParaVintageTawny #FortifiedWine #Barossa #JaneAnsonPodcast #WineScience #Shorts
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Punch Negroni
Philip Ili Barake brings us his pairing called "Punch Negroni" where he makes a Negroni (with a twist) using Rhum Bologne (a rhum agricole from Guadeloupe) and pairs it with a Robusto cigar from Dias de Gloria, from the AJ Fernández factory.
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Avennia and Liminal
Chris Peterson crafts some incredible wines by Avennia and Liminal. It is my pleasure to share the incredible wines of Avennia and Liminal, both partnerships between famed winemaker Chris Peterson and former Microsoft exec Marty Taucher. They now have two lines of wines, from their estate vineyard on Red Mountain as well as wines from choice sites throughout the Columbia Valley. They are making some of the best Sauvignon Blanc and Rose in Washington State. The Liminal wines are entirely sourced from the famed WeatherEye Vineyard on the north slope of Red Mountain. I love the new wines by these wineries. I adored the 2024 Avennia ‘Arnaut’ Syrah (OB, 97) which is a total stunner that is arguably the finest edition of this wine. Learn more about Avennia at https://avennia.com and Liminal at https://www.liminalwine.com/ here are my reviews of the glorious new wines by Avennia and Liminal. 2024 Lydian White Wine- A blend of manly Sauvignon Blanc (80%) with the remainder Semillon, this offer
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Veritas Legacy Partners Closes Acquisition of Renowned Veritas Vineyard & Winery
September 14, 2026 (Afton, VA) — Veritas Legacy Partners, LLC announced today that it has closed on the acquisition of Veritas Vineyard & Winery, one of Virginia’s premier wine and [...]
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How India Built a Global Award-Winning Rum from Sugarcane
Camikara 8YO Wins Best In Class — Platinum at California’s SIP Awards; Camikara 3YO Earns Gold, with Both Receiving Innovation AwardsCamikara 3 YO, 8 YO & 12 YO win Silver [...]
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Sake Industry News. Issue #160
Naphtha shortages increase sake prices, Best 7-11 sake store ever, Sake high, Blessings In Disguise For Moromi Mix-Up, HOBO 60, Kōji Buta and much more!
podcast· 1h 32m· S11E221Leveling Up in Wine: Peter Yeung Talks Napa, Luxury Wine Marketing, and Shaping Wente’s Legacy
On this episode of Beats Vines & Life, host MJ Towler sits down with Peter Yeung—a strategic wine business leader, author of Luxury Wine Marketing, and co-host of the Ex-Château podcast. From his roots in Orange County to the boardrooms of McKinsey to the vineyards of Wente Family Estates, Peter shares his unique journey through immigrant hustle, Silicon Valley innovation, and high-stakes wine strategy. Together, they dive deep into Gen X culture, the changing landscape of wine, and how curiosity and storytelling fuel both business and lifestyle—from the pricing secrets behind luxury wine to the musical moments that define their generation. Listen in for a candid, thought-provoking conversation blending business wisdom, personal stories, music, and an honest look at the evolution—and future—of California wine. Follow Peter on IG! Follow Wente Family Vineyards on IG! For more information about Luxury Wine Marketing click the link! ________________________________________________________
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Fresh Brew: Your Monthly Digest of Top Forum Discussions – May 2026
Most Discussed Topics Poll how many step mashby Brew Cat with 21 posts this monthJust wondering how many people step mash and why 4th Attempt at Pale Aleby Mike at Bay with 26 posts this monthHi all……this was my 4th attempt at a Sierra Nevada Pale Ale Clone (in a row)……..Attempted 4 times to get […] The post Fresh Brew: Your Monthly Digest of Top Forum Discussions – May 2026 first appeared on Brewer's Friend .
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Did a Machine Just Win One of Wine Communication’s Biggest Awards?
A question of integrity and why it matters
videoWine Spectator's No. 9 Wine of 2025
The Castello di Ama style of elegance, intensity and tension has roots in its high-elevation vineyards, which range from 1,400 to 1,700 feet in the Gaiole UGA (Unità Geografica Aggiuntiva) of Chianti Classico. Wine production began in 1976, and today Lorenza Sebasti, a daughter of one of the founding families, co-owns and manages the estate with chief enologist Marco Pallanti, on board since 1982. The 2021 vintage delivered a quality benchmark for Chianti Classico, showcased in this brilliant red. With a bit of Merlot supporting the Sangiovese-based blend, Pallanti’s modern winemaking still honors the tradition-rooted Chianti Classico region, but it’s this wine’s sense of place that speaks loudest.
video¡VENEZUELA CON POCO LE COMPITE A JAPÓN! | Japón 2-1 Venezuela | RedWine
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videoWine Spectator's No. 10 Wine of 2025
Isabel Ferrando has drawn attention since her debut 2003 vintage. Despite being a newcomer to the region, leaving a career in finance to learn winemaking, she has become a leading face of Châteauneuf-du-Pape’s modern era. Fans know her wines under the Domaine St.-Préfert label, but in 2020 she began a new chapter, changing the name to Famille Isabel Ferrando. Joined by daughter Guillemette, she returned to the Châteauneuf tradition of blending her vineyard parcels into a single cuvée. Sourced from Ferrando’s original holdings in the Les Serres lieu-dit planted to Grenache, Cinsault and Mourvèdre in the hottest, driest part of the appellation, it’s a wine of elegance and freshness.
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Thompson Secures $4 Million from USDA for Glassy-Winged Sharpshooter Response Activities
Washington – Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-04) announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is providing $4 million in emergency funding to address the growing threat posed by...
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New York Wine & Grape Foundation Seeks Industry Feedback on 2027-2028 Research Priorities
Grower and winemaker feedback will help inform NYWGF’s research funding priorities for next year September 14, 2026 — The New York Wine & Grape Foundation (NYWGF) is calling on grape [...]
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How to talk about Chicken Cock Kentucky Straight Bourbon
Brewer's Coalition Goose Island Bourbon Barrel aged American Single Malt Source The post How to talk about Chicken Cock Kentucky Straight Bourbon appeared first on All American Whiskey .
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How to talk about Brewer’s Coalition Goose Island Bourbon Barrel Stout Single Malt
Brewer's Coalition Goose Island Bourbon Barrel aged American Single Malt Source The post How to talk about Brewer’s Coalition Goose Island Bourbon Barrel Stout Single Malt appeared first on All American Whiskey .