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Vino Video – Peter Velleno, Winemaker, Castello di Amorosa, Napa Valley
What could be better than making wine in a castle? Peter Velleno does in fact, make wine in a castle, in Napa Valley. Castello di Amorosa is found in Calistoga at the north end of Napa Valley and actually is easy to miss. As you head up the driveway this 13th century Tuscan castle reveals [...]
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The Best Non-Alcoholic Rosé Wines
A review of some of the best (& worst) non-alcoholic rosé wines
videoThe Anxiety You're Medicating IS the Alcohol
🔥 30-Day Habit Accelerator — small group coaching with Kevin. 4 calls/week. WhatsApp support. Limited spots. Join the waitlist: https://www.habitsv2.com/accwl?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=accelerator 📚 Full Program — Choose Your Level: https://www.habitsv2.com/HUSP?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=program 📞 1:1 Coaching with Kevin: https://www.habitsv2.com/coaching?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=coaching I'm Kevin O'Hara. I quit drinking January 2, 2013 and I've been helping people do the same ever since. No labels, no shame — just a proven path forward. Onwards and upwards 🏔️
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South Australia leads in sustainability
The South Australian wine industry is rightfully proud of the robust sustainability certification program for grape growers and winemakers run through the national body Sustainable Winegrowing Australia (SWA). The post South Australia leads in sustainability appeared first on Great Wine Capitals .
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Returning to Casanova di Neri-A Renewed Look at One of Montalcino’s Defining Estates
The Wining Hour: Some wineries leave a lasting impression long after the final sip. Casanova di Neri is one of them, as this producer has helped define the modern identity of Brunello while preserving its deep cultural roots. I first visited the estate nearly 10 years ago, and while the wines were memorable, it was the setting itself that lingered in my mind—a landscape of rolling hills, vineyards stretching toward the horizon, and a palpable sense of purpose. Returning recently, I found much had changed and yet everything felt remarkably familiar. Since it was founded in 1971 by Giovanni Neri, the estate remains deeply rooted in the same vision that has guided it —to express the unique character of Montalcino through exceptional Sangiovese. Located on the eastern side of Montalcino in southern Tuscany, Casanova di Neri occupies a privileged position among some of the region’s most distinctive vineyard sites. Over the decades, the Neri family has assembled a collection of vineyards tha
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January Gin Monthly
January was long, wasn’t it? Even if you weren’t doing Dry January (which I most certainly was not!). But the good news is we survived! It was also a pretty quiet month for me but there’s still plenty of booze … Continue reading →
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The Fifth Release of Laguna Madre Bourbon
Last Saturday, in the Hill Country heat, I stood at the gates of our distillery and looked out at a line of cars that stretched for what seemed like miles. They weren’t here for a concert, or a rodeo, or even for barbecue. They were here for a bottle of bourbon. Our bourbon. Laguna Madre. […]
videoYour brain requires a full 72 hours to recover from just one drink.
Your brain requires a full 72 hours to recover from just one drink. Research shows that a single drink triggers neuroinflammation and toxic byproducts that take three days to clear, leaving you with compromised decision-making and reduced creativity. Follow @jamesswanwick for the best alcohol-free content! #alcoholfree #quitdrinking #wine #alcohol
videoWhy is it that when you quit almost anything else, people celebrate...
Why is it that when you quit almost anything else, people celebrate, but when you quit drinking, they ask “Why?” Credits: @spencermatthews Follow @jamesswanwick for the best alcohol-free content! #alcoholfree #quitdrinking #wine #alcohol
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Whiskey Review: Tullamore D.E.W. Irish Whiskey
Introduction This week on the Film & Whiskey Podcast, we're revisiting a classic: Tullamore D.E.W. Irish Whiskey . Or is it Tullamore “Dew”? The bottle label has periods (D.E.W.), but most references pronounce it simply as “Dew,” so we’re rolling with that. Tullamore D.E.W. is one of the most recognizable names in Irish whiskey. We’ve covered it before—including a few of their barrel-finished variants like the Caribbean cask—but today we’re going back to the flagship expression. This is a triple-distilled blended Irish whiskey that combines all three styles: malt whiskey, grain whiskey, and pot still whiskey. It’s bottled at 80 proof (40% ABV) and is non-age stated , though we know it’s at least three years old to meet Irish whiskey regulations. Tullamore D.E.W. has long been positioned alongside Jameson as a go-to budget pour, and we wanted to see how it holds up in 2025. Is it still a solid pick for the price? Or a
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Glasgow Distillery
Most whisky enthusiasts would be aware of the huge explosion in the number of new single malt distilleries to have been established in Scotland in the last ten to twenty years. Kilchoman’s arrival in 2005 heralded in a boom of new distilleries as both new and old players added to the tally of operating distilleries. … Continue reading "Glasgow Distillery" The post Glasgow Distillery appeared first on Whisky and Wisdom .
videoGerman Spätburgunder/Pinot Noir 🍷
2023 Wassenhaus Spätburgunder Landwein from Germany. Low intervention winemaking, ambient yeast, non fined or filtered. Price around $60. If you’re looking for more details check the livestream on my channel with Ezra Tan. #winetasting #pinotnoir #redwine #winelover #winenot #winenight #wineshorts #winefacts #mwlife #masterofwine #bobpaulinski
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Exploring Vinho Verde: Covela, who helped lead the region’s charge to more serious wine styles
Website: https://covela.pt/en/ I’m back at Covela, after a 10 year gap. And it’s nice to meet with Rui Cunha, who
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Dance with my Father
I make no apologies for repeating this post, as 1 February is a date I can never ever forget. This year sees the 25th anniversary. In some ways it seems like yesterday - how can it be 25 years? We are singing Dance with My Father for our choir summer concert and that is difficult to sing especially with a day like today. I suspect, should I ever die and they need to perform a post-mortem on me, they'll find the First of February 2001 etched in my brain like a stick of Brighton rock. It is a date I shall never ever forget. In mid December 2000, I had been told I needed an urgent hysterectomy operation. I had developed a large mass in my womb. If I lay face-down on a hard floor playing a board game or doing a jigsaw with Kay, I could feel it digging in to me. The consultant gynaecologist I went to see was fairly hopeful it was a benign fibroid but because of its large size, could not rule out it was something malignant. He nee
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Sake Industry News. Issue #153.
Moon Brewery, Risshun Asa Shibori sake, Alpha rice sake, Kikusui Shuzō is back, Okuhida Shuzō gaming sake, HAKUTSURU SAKE CRAFT, Largest sake producers for the last 150 years and more!
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Zatti - “Sandrjolè” Metodo Classico Groppello Dosaggio Zero
di Lorenzo Colombo Il Groppello è un vitigno autoctono della sponda occidentale del Lago di Garda, componente principale per la produzione dei vini della Valtènesi, ma che dà ottimi risultati anche nella produzione di vini spumanti. Prova ne è quello da noi assaggiato che s’avvale di una sosta sui lieviti di 36 mesi.
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Jericho Bracken Vineyard Grenache 2024
I reckon this Bracken Vineyard Grenache would shine beside food. Irrespective, it's once again a very good expression of the variety from the McLaren Vale sub-region of Blewitt Springs. Made with 25% whole bunches and seeing 12 months seasoned French oak, it opens with dark cherries, strawberries and baked blueberries. Shards of dark chocolate and ripples of raspberry jam give off those classic old-school Wagon Wheel vibes. Puffs of earthiness and undergrowth are parcelled up by an array of woodsy and barbecue meat rub spices that linger. Soft, silty tannins have the last word. Great stuff. 93/100 Region: McLaren Vale RRP: $42 Source: Sample Winery Website Subscribe to Qwine here Follow: Instagram , LinkedIn and X
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Smoke and Spirit: The Ariston’s Paul Pearse Shares Pairings That Ignite the Senses
The afternoon light filtered through the windows of The Ariston in downtown Nashville as Paul Pearse settled into one of the leather chairs in the smoking lounge. Around him, the low hum of conversation mixed with the rich aroma of premium tobacco. A businessman in a tailored suit sat next to a contractor in work…
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Wine Institute Delegation Presses for Urgent Action to Return U.S. Wine to Canadian Shelves
June 4, 2026 (Sacramento, CA) — A delegation of senior winery owners, winemakers and executives from 14 California wineries traveled to Washington, D.C., May 19-21, 2026, for Wine Institute’s 41st annual [...]
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Prestige Beverage Group Appointed Exclusive U.S. Importer for Poggio al Tesoro
Marilisa Allegrini’s renowned Bolgheri estate strengthens Prestige’s luxury wine portfolio June 4, 2026 (Mendota Heights, MN) — Prestige Beverage Group today announced it has been appointed the exclusive U.S. importer [...]
video🚨Delicias de vinos del Priorat nuevos en Puerto Rico🇵🇷
🇵🇷Descubran los deliciosos vinos de @terradelpriorat🍷 Consigan estas delicias de #vinos en #puertorico con @dc_logistics_imports. Muchas gracias a Pepe Beltrán por su tiempo, al Dr. Ralph Díaz Colón por el espacio para hacer la nota y Alberto Ferris por cedernos el uso de la Academia de Sommeliers de Puerto Rico. Pronto una entrevista más extensa en el podcast. #priorat #vinoblanco #vinotinto
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Mendola 2025 – Conti Zecca
Vino: Mendola Varietale: : 100% Fiano. Denominazione: Salento Fiano I.G.P.. Titolo alcolometrico: 12,5% vol. Annata: 2025. Temperatura di servizio: 8° – 10° C. Valutazione: 92/100 — Altre etichette dell’azienda in Guida (Di)Vino — Conti Zecca Via Cesarea 73045 Leverano (LE) – APULIA – ITALY Phone +39 0832 925613 E-mail: info@contizecca.it Website: www.contizecca.it L'articolo Mendola 2025 – Conti Zecca proviene da The Wolf Post Wine Magazine .
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Vineyard Paintings of the Napa Valley
The post Vineyard Paintings of the Napa Valley appeared first on Hill Family Estate .
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Mendola 2025 – Conti Zecca
Wine: Mendola Variety composition: : 100% Fiano. Denomination: Salento Fiano I.G.P.. Alcoholic strength: 12,5% vol. Vintage: 2025. Serving temperature: 8° – 10° C. Rating: 92/100 — Other company labels in Wine Guide — Conti Zecca Via Cesarea 73045 Leverano (LE) – APULIA – ITALY Phone +39 0832 925613 E-mail: info@contizecca.it Website: www.contizecca.it L'articolo Mendola 2025 – Conti Zecca proviene da The Wolf Post Wine Magazine .