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Ste. Michelle Wine Estates to close Washington winery

Ste. Michelle Wine Estates to close Washington winery

🎧📺Anthony King: Wine Crush Podcast | With Heidi Moore

In this episode of Wine Crush Podcast, we sit down with two deeply respected figures in Oregon wine: James Cahill and Anthony King. Together, they...

2026 NW Cider Cup Winners Announced

Thirteen years of raising a glass for the NW cider community June 26, 2026 (Portland, OR) — The Northwest Cider Association announces the winners of the 2026 Northwest Cider Cup [...]

Three cracking Benromach plus probably another one

Benromach 2003/2025 ‘Small Batch Edition #1’ (56%, OB, first fill bourbon and sherry) Benromach 2002/2025 (55.6%, OB, for Wisedrink China, first fill bourbon barrel, cask #365, 150 bottles) Benromach 48 yo 1976/2025 (43.8%, Gordon & MacPhail, Connoisseurs Choice Heritage Collection, first fill sherry hogshead) Glen Mosset 11 yo 2014/2026 (55.9%, Le Gus’t, hogshead, cask #1018, 298 bottles)

Ten emerging wine professionals awarded bursaries for IMW Symposium

Ten emerging wine professionals awarded bursaries for IMW Symposium

Kanekou Okinawa Whisky

Kanekou Okinawa is a Japanese whisky from Shinzato distillery , founded in 1846. Most of its history is in the production of Awamori, the traditional rice drink (black koji) from the region. They are now applying their knowledge of slow fermentation and distilling in a tropical climate to the production of whisky. Not much information is available. It is said that it is a blend of three types of whisky : malt and wheat whisky (at least 3 years of age) and rice whisky (Ryukyu, aged in sherry casks for at least 8 years).  Kanekou Okinawa Whisky (43%, OB +/- 2025) Nose: quite soft. There's a bready note up front, along with yellow apple. Perhaps also a hint of (slightly overdue) pineapple I'm afraid a musty type of (sherry?) cask is taking the lead, along with toffee and a light mouldy note. Also hints of candied ginger and caramelized almond. Mouth: not so good. There's a raw alcoholic / feinty note, a metallic kind of sweetness, some pears and just a hint of very, very young Scotti

June 2026

Sake Industry News. Issue #162.

Sasa Masamune Shuzō Fire, Daimon goes LARGE, How you choose Sake Survey Results, South Africa import relaxation, Gekkeikan and Coffee, Change in the Sake World and much more….

Underground Miami

Speakeasies & Secret Bars Miami is famous for excess. The city is known for rooftop pools, oceanfront lounges, velvet ropes, […] The post Underground Miami appeared first on Billy's Tequila .

How to Taste Wine With Confidence, Even If You’re Still Learning

You're handed a glass of wine. Someone swirls. Someone sniffs. Someone says something about "notes of wet stone" or "a hint of cassis" (that's blackcurrant, by the way), and suddenly you're wondering if you missed a memo. Here's the good news: you didn't miss anything. Tasting wine is not a secret skill reserved for sommeliers. [...] The post How to Taste Wine With Confidence, Even If You’re Still Learning appeared first on Capital Wine School .

NASCAR drivers blend wine ahead of Sonoma Raceway weekend

NASCAR drivers blend wine ahead of Sonoma Raceway weekend

Beyond Wine: Why Finger Lakes Cideries are Worth the Trip

For decades, beverage tourism in New York’s Finger Lakes has revolved around wine. Travelers arrive for lakeside vineyard views, celebrated Rieslings and weekends structured around tasting rooms strung along Seneca, […]

📺Options for vineyards: reworking and top-grafting

Reworking and top grafting are only viable when the vineyard has strong “bones” and intervention happens early. Successful reworking or top grafting depends on acting...

Japan Meets Kentucky: BBC Mars Single Malt Japanese Whiskey Blend Review

It's not a pairing that many folks are probably sitting around hoping someone would put some effort behind. But once it's in the glass, it's pretty clear that BBC and Mars figured it out.

Chilled red wine: The truth about the ‘new’ trend that’s actually ancient

We’re told a cold glass of red has become the summer drink that could finally seen off rosé – but the truth is stranger than the headlines suggest. Hannah Twiggs uncorks the truth behind the hype, and the only eight bottles worth chilling anyway

World Cup of Wines: Wine pairings for match 2 of the group stage

Cruising into round two...

Review: Talisker Magma 47 Years Old

The use of barrels toasted with hot volcanic rocks are, believe it or not, not a new idea, as Dewar’s dropped a magma-toasted barrel bottling last year. That’s not going to dull our enthusiasm for this release from Talisker, though, which at 47 years of age is the oldest distillery release to date and one… The post Review: Talisker Magma 47 Years Old appeared first on Drinkhacker: The Insider's Guide to Good Drinking .

Vulcão XO, a single cask from Santo Antão

Cape Verde just can’t stop defying the odds — and not only where a whole nation has been holding its breath in recent months. In the heart of Santo Antão, the cradle of grogue, Vulcão has just drawn off its very first XO grogue. A pure cane juice single cask, aged in French oak that… Cet article Vulcão XO, a single cask from Santo Antão est apparu en premier sur Rumporter .

All of the medallists from The Global Sparkling Masters 2026

From Asti to New Zealand, The Global Sparkling Masters attracts a broad spectrum of styles – plenty to keep our judges happy, reports Patricia Stefanowicz MW. The post All of the medallists from The Global Sparkling Masters 2026 appeared first on The Drinks Business.

📺How Wine Corks Are Made | Inside a Napa Cork Factory • Portocork • Napa Valley • WineBrosUncorked

📄 DESCRIPTION Ever wondered where wine corks come from? In this special episode of Wine Bros Uncorked, Scott and Ricky visit Portocork in Napa Valley...

Fortitude Ag to Oversee Farming Operations at Pelletiere Estate’s Premier Vineyards in Paso Robles

June 26, 2026 (Willow Creek District, Paso Robles, CA) — Pelletiere Estate has announced a transition in its vineyard management, appointing Fortitude Ag and Drago VX as its new farming [...]

The Millionaires� Club 2026: the world�s bestselling tequila brands

There are no fireworks this year, but the signs point to greater upcoming competition between mainstream and premium brands

whic setzt Rauchserie Ragnarøkkr fort: Hrímþursar

Mit Hrímþursar bringt whic den elften Teil seiner getorften Whiskyserie Ragnarøkkr auf den Markt. Der Name bedeutet Frostriesen und stammt aus der nordischen… Der Beitrag whic setzt Rauchserie Ragnarøkkr fort: Hrímþursar erschien zuerst auf WHISKYFANBLOG.DE .