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RumHaven Vanilla Brandy Eggnog
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Happy Christmas
Sick of bland food over the last four weeks, I decided to do an experiment. As Kay, Darcy and I had been invited over to Darcy's parents in deepest Kent for Christmas, and they tend to cook vegetarian, we decided to have our traditional Christmas lunch a few days ago on Monday. I cooked the traditional meal only swapping turkey for chicken, as I did not want a lot of leftovers. I literally helped myself to a teaspoon of everything - chicken, carrots, parsnips, potato and one pig in its blanket - with lashings of gravy to convert it into a mush. The whole meal hardly covered a quarter of my dinner plate. I passed on the red cabbage and sprouts as I thought that was a step too far for an unhappy stomach. I then had a teaspoon of Christmas pudding with a little cream. If anything was going to upset me, THAT would. Thankfully and instinctively, I knew now was a right time to experiment and to my delight my stomach took the new food well and did not react, although admittedly I had dosed my
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Sparkling sake: styles and production
Sparkling sake (supākuringu nihon-shu in Japanese) is, as you might expect, sake with a slight effervescence. It is still a relatively new and evolving category. Carbonated and bottle-fermented styles began to be marketed in the late 1990s, when brewers were looking for new ways to attract consumers to sake in Japan. The first commercially released sparkling sake was Ichinokura’s Suzune, launched in 1998, with many other producers following. Production methods are not tightly defined or regulated, and there are no standard label terms. This gives producers plenty of scope to create different styles, with variations in alcohol level, mousse texture, sediment and sweetness, ranging from off-dry to sweet. Different sparkling sake production methods Sparkling sake can be unofficially grouped into three styles: carbonated, bottle-fermented and live (unpasteurised). Carbonated sparkling sakes The simplest method of making sparkling sake is to inject carbon dioxide (CO₂) under pressure once t
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Ep 274 – What Does It Take to Become a Top Sommelier? Inside the UK Sommelier of the Year Competition with Emma Denney, 2026 Winner
What does it actually take to become the UK Sommelier of the Year? And how do the world's best sommeliers blind taste wine under pressure? In this episode of Eat Sleep Wine Repeat, Janina sits down with Emma Denney, the newly crowned UK Sommelier of the Year 2026 and Director of Wine at Claridge's, to go behind the scenes of elite sommelier competition, blind tasting and fine wine service. Emma takes us inside the competition - from identifying grape varieties, regions and vintages in a blind tasting, to recognising wine faults by aroma alone, tackling food and wine pairing and serving Champagne under pressure. She also explains how professional sommeliers build their tasting knowledge, read the clues in a glass and develop the confidence to make decisions quickly. But this isn't just an episode about becoming a sommelier. Emma is a brilliant guide to some of the wine world's most fascinating regions and producers. We dive into Champagne and grower Champagne, Northern Rhône Syrah and H
videoRed Wine with Vanilla Bean Ice Cream - Genius or Bust?
Came across a few videos of people mixing red wine with ice cream, and claiming it is delicious. Is it really? Let me know what you think in the comments! All reviews are of a personal opinion, and should not be used as a uniform standard. Merchandise link: https://my-store-c21fae.creator-spring.com/ Remember to hit that Like button and Subscribe to this channel! Sounds: https://freesound.org/ and https://freesound.org/s/220303/ Music: https://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music Images: https://
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A Better Way to Drink: An Evening with Holistic Spirits at Wally’s Beverly Hills
There are liquor events that feel like trade shows—logo overload, forced smiles, and cocktails with all the charm of an open bar at a low-budget wedding. And then there are nights like this one: relaxed, thoughtful, and quietly confident, where the spirits speak for themselves and nobody’s trying too hard. That was the energy at Wally's Beverly Hills for the Holistic Spirits cocktail pop-up—an intimate evening built around good drinks, good conversation, and a simple question: what if drinking better didn’t mean giving anything up? It’s the same question that sparked the brand in the first place. “We never intended to start a spirits company, but we couldn’t stop thinking about why no one was making alcohol that aligned with wellness values,” says Amy Holmwood, Founder and CEO. The Brand: Clean, Thoughtful, No Preaching Holistic Spirits doesn’t position itself as a rebellion against alcohol—or a lecture about wellness. It’s more of an invitation. Their philosophy is straightforw
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Understanding Italy through Wine – What Makes Italy the Most Diverse Wine-Producing Country on Earth?
What do Italian cars have to do with Italian wine? Everything, apparently. Turns out, Italian cars are as fundamental to the DNA of Italian culture and way of life as Italian wine! The brand Fiat, for example, is as synonymous with Italy as is say, Barolo, Brunello, or Chianti. Now, you may be wondering why […] READ MORE The post Understanding Italy through Wine – What Makes Italy the Most Diverse Wine-Producing Country on Earth? appeared first on Grape Experiences .
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Nary a Beat Skipped (Merry Edwards 25th Anniversary Pinot Noir)
The 2022 harvest marked the 25th anniversary of when celebrated Sonoma winemaker Merry Edwards founded her eponymous brand. To mark the occasion, Merry Edwards (the brand, not the woman, now with Heidi von der Mehden leading the cellar, who worked alongside Edwards for five years during the transition) released an anniversary Pinot Noir. From my […] This article was originally published on 1WineDude.com . Grab the books! Source
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Ohmygod–Part 14: Ohmygod, where is he?
OK, I really mean it this time… For those long-term readers of this blog, you are no doubt familiar with Ohmygod, a client that I had for three weeks of bike trips in Europe. I started recounting this story way … Continue reading →
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Turning the Tables on Nicole MacKay
Nicole MacKay is a writer and editor specializing in wine, food, and travel. She brings a wealth of expertise and creativity to the wine industry as managing editor of Wine [...]
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The Blue Sheep in the Vineyard
The K.&K. Dautermann Winery is a typical family-run winery in Rheinhessen, producing excellent red wines in Ingelheim, the ‘red wine town’. Perhaps it isn’t quite so typical after all: their son, Klaus Dautermann, was born with Down’s syndrome – which is why the issue of inclusion plays such a significant role at the winery. The post The Blue Sheep in the Vineyard appeared first on Great Wine Capitals .
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【Launch on June 10, 2025】Suntory Premium Highball Hakushu Refreshing and Rich Aftertaste
Suntory will release “Suntory Premium Highball Hakushu 350ml can” in limited quantities nationwide on June 10 (Tue.) Suntory Premium Highball is a series produced to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Japanese Whisky in 2023. All of them are different in flavor and have a different taste from the regular Hakushu and Yamazaki. Product Release […]
videoThese might be the greatest wine names we’ve ever had on the table 😂
These might be the greatest wine names we’ve ever had on the table 😂 The C Bomb. Mr Silky Pants. Bringing Sexy Back. Hate Mail Merlot. But behind the playful labels, @yeah_wine is producing seriously interesting small-batch wines with fruit sourced from @blackwoodvalleywine. The verdict on the Merlot? “This wine is beautiful.” Apparently we now need to send Justin Timberlake a magnum. Comment BWV below and I'll DM you this episode right now #YeahWine #BlackwoodValley #Merlot #AustralianWine #GotSomme
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A New Year, New Skills: Begin Your WSET Wine Journey with Us!
If “learn more about wine” has been floating around your brain for a while, consider this your sign. The new year is the perfect moment to finally go from guessing to knowing—and to build wine confidence that shows up everywhere: restaurants, wine shops, travel, dinner parties, even your own kitchen. Over the last few months, we’ve shared a [...] The post A New Year, New Skills: Begin Your WSET Wine Journey with Us! appeared first on Capital Wine School .
podcast· 1h 20m· S9E12Season 9 - Episode 12 - Luciole & Clos Griotte
Season 9 of Wine Crush Podcast is coming to a close, and we saved a couple of special guests for the finale! In our final regular episode of the season, Heidi sits down with two old friends: Thibaud Mandet of Clos Griotte and Bill Rumsey of Luciole Vineyard . This conversation is everything Wine Crush is about: great Oregon wine, the people behind the bottle, a connection to the land, creativity, and plenty of laughs. Thibaud and Bill share their stories, their approaches to wine and vineyards, and the inspiration that comes from blending agriculture with art. It’s a relaxed, funny, thoughtful conversation between friends that wanders through wine, art, farming, creativity, and life in Oregon wine country. After a season filled with incredible winemakers, vineyard stories, old friends, new discoveries, and plenty of bottles opened along the way, this episode feels like the perfect exclamation point on Season 9. Pour yourself a glass and join us one more time as we raise a toast to Clos
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【Review】Blended Malt Japanese Whisky Asaka Mizunara Wood Reserve
Review of YAMAZAKURA Blended Malt Japanese Asaka Mizunara Wood Reserve from Sasanokawa Shuzo.Features, price, and how to purchase. 1. product name and photo YAMAZAKURA Blended Malt Japanese Asaka Mizunara Wood Reserve Yamazakura Blended Malt Japanese Whisky ASAKA Doppelbock Cask Finish ２．Blended Malt Japanese Whisky ASAKA Mizunara Wood Reserve Characteristics The company was founded in […]
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【NEWS】Blender Room & Workshop Room opened at Saburomaru Distillery
The oldest whisky distillery in Tohoku, Saburomaru Distillery, has a blender room and workshop room. (Head office: Saburomaru, Tonami, Toyama; President, Master Blender: Takahiko Inagaki) has just opened a new blender’s room and workshop room at Saburomaru Distillery. This will allow us to maximize the potential of the sake we have and create new and […]
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Would You Drink or Sell a $20,000 Bottle of Wine?
The following is a guest blog post by Jerry Kolins, MD, DipWSET, Certified Sommelier Almost 20 years ago, once a year, for a few years in a row, I purchased six-bottle cases of wine from the Domaine de la Romanée-Conti through my wine merchant at Vintage Wines, San Diego, CA. Each case cost about $3500 [...] The post Would You Drink or Sell a $20,000 Bottle of Wine? appeared first on Capital Wine School .
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Tapering Off Alcohol vs. Medical Detox: When It’s Safe—and When You Need Supervision
If you drink regularly and are thinking about quitting, you may wonder whether you can simply cut back on your own or whether you need medical detox. Many people search for how to taper off drinking because they want to avoid withdrawal or keep life as normal as possible. This guide explains what tapering off alcohol really means, why alcohol withdrawal can be dangerous, and how to decide when supervised detox is the safer choice. This article is educational and cannot replace medical advice. If you have chest pain, trouble breathing, seizures, confusion, or hallucinations, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room. The post Tapering Off Alcohol vs. Medical Detox: When It’s Safe—and When You Need Supervision appeared first on Nova Recovery Center Near Austin Texas .
videoAny amount of alcohol consumption is linked to an increased risk of seven different types of cancer
Any amount of alcohol consumption is linked to an increased risk of at least seven different types of cancer, including mouth, stomach, and colon cancers. While many people use alcohol to feel good or be more social, there are plenty of other ways to achieve those feelings without the health risks. Speaker: @doc_amen Follow @jamesswanwick for the best alcohol-free content! #alcoholfree #quitdrinking #wine #alcohol
videoWhen a leading addiction expert from Cambridge was asked for the two best "supplements"...
When a leading addiction expert from Cambridge was asked for the two best "supplements" to stop drinking, his answer wasn't a pill, it was exercise and human connection. Clip from the podcast "The Hidden Habit Hijacking Your Sleep and Memory" with @jimkwik Follow @jamesswanwick for the best alcohol-free content! #alcoholfree #quitdrinking #wine #alcohol
videoTransmisión en vivo de Alcohol Free Lifestyle
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Filtered Feelings
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