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10 Healthy Holiday Mocktail Recipes
Simple, refreshing mocktail recipes for the holiday season, all under 65 calories.
videoOne Woman's Crazy Idea Changed This Champagne Forever
Duménil Brut Millésime 2015 Link to the wine: https://www.winex.com/dumenil-brut-millesime-2015.html Join our Daily Email Offer List: https://cdn.forms-content.sg-form.com/f3da488a-d10b-11ee-94a3-62718bdc6118 This small grower estate has roots stretching back to the 1800s, but like so many récoltant-manipulant producers scattered throughout Champagne, Duménil has remained relatively unknown in the American market. When its importer decided to move on, we tasted the wines for the first time. And immediately wondered where they'd been hiding. Today, Duménil is led by Frédérique Duménil, who unexpectedly took charge of her family's estate at just 21 years old in 2000 after her father became ill. Alongside her husband, who handles much of the viticulture, Frédérique has continued a family story that includes one particularly important decision made more than half a century ago. That decision involved Chardonnay. The family's vineyards are centered around Chigny-les-Ros
videoEp. 2779 The State of Wine Sales in the U.S.: First-Hand Insights from a Wine Retailer with Debbi...
Welcome back to TEXSOM 2026 and Episode 2779 of the Italian Wine Podcast. In this episode, Jessica Dupuy interviews the renowned wine judge, educator and sommelier, Debbie Zachareas. In this conversation, Debbie provides a fresh perspective on fine wine retailing, drawing on her 23-year experience at San Francisco’s Ferry Plaza Wine Merchant, as well as exploring trends currently affecting the local and global wine trade. The Italian Wine Podcast is proud to be a Media Partner of TEXSOM for the third year in a row, supporting one of the most influential wine events in North America. Join us at TEXSOM 2026 as Texas-based wine journalist Jessica Dupuy interviews top writers, journalists, sommeliers, and wine professionals at this highly influential wine event. In this special series, Jessica will delve into the experiences and insights of key attendees, exploring career paths, challenges, and the latest trends in the wine industry. More about today’s guest: Debbie Za
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16 Best Christmas Gin Gifts - Best of 2025
If you're looking for ideas on what to get the gin lover in your life for Christmas, look no further! We've put together our list of the top gin gifts for Christmas, from festive gins and gin making kits to mini gin stills, gin games and virtual experiences. Where possible you can find links to purchase each item when available online. NB: links to Amazon and Master of Malt are affiliate links - they give us a small commission as a thank you if you choose to buy anything.18 Best Gin Ch [...]
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Christmas Gins - The 2026 Guide
If you're looking for the perfect tipple for the festive season, look no further - we've gathered together the very best Christmas Gins for you. Discover everything from gins distilled with Christmas puddings, mistletoe, frankincense and myrrh, to gins inspired by Christmas cake recipes. There's classic gins with a Christmassy twist, all the way to full on festive spirits. Black Cat 'Father Whiskers' [...]
podcast· 42:25· Ep 622Ep 622: Food and Wine Pairing for Fall
With the equinox behind us, it is officially fall in northern hemisphere – a return to normal routines after the lazier days of summer. The leaves are changing, the days are getting shorter, and we're taking out the jeans and sweaters for the cooler weather and that means it's also time for fall flavors in food and in wine. Photo Credit: Valiphotos from Pixabay. Root vegetables like squash and pumpkin, foods with warm spice preparations, and earthy, richer flavors with butter and savory herbs are on our radars. Many of us shift our wine selections to warming wines that balance earthy and savory flavors – lower acidity, rounder, softer wines in red and white (and occasionally rosé and sparkling) In this show, I offer pairings for fall food with both! I cover both vegetable and meat dishes in the show -- mushroom and squash dishes and soups, roast chicken, pork chops, and chili are all on the menu with the reds and whites to match! A fun show with useful info, for sure! Full show notes a
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Bourbon Review: Bardstown Bourbon Company Distillery Reserve Cathedral French Oak
Introduction This week on Film & Whiskey , we're diving into something special: the Bardstown Bourbon Company Distillery Reserve Cathedral French Oak Bourbon. As the inaugural release in Bardstown’s new Distillery Reserve line, this bottle carries some serious pedigree. It's a blend of five Kentucky straight bourbons, aged between nine and eighteen years, and finished for 14 months in 300-year-old French oak barrels—originally harvested for the Notre Dame Cathedral restoration. Clocking in at 110.1 proof, this release is as much about storytelling as it is about flavor. But does it live up to the hype? Let's find out. This review is part of our upcoming episode "Moneyball / Bardstown Bourbon Company Cathedral French Oak Bourbon." Stay tuned for the full episode release! Nose Bob: The nose on this is just phenomenal. Right after pouring, it hits with that classic “mature bourbon” scent—deep, rich, and complex without being over-oaked. It immediately rem
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Cranberry Poinsettia Champagne Cocktail
Cranberry Poinsettia Champagne Cocktail is a festive cocktail with Cranberry Juice and Orange Liqueur topped off with champagne. My holiday habit is to make a new cranberry cocktail and food item each year and planned to make this beautiful Cranberry Poinsettia Champagne Cocktail…but this year almost got away from me. I honestly like to get... The post Cranberry Poinsettia Champagne Cocktail appeared first on Creative Culinary .
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GSN Review: Amoon Vodka
Amoon Spirits is launching a tech-enabled vodka platform that flips traditional bottle service on its head and gives venues a new way to drive engagement and revenue. Amoon isn’t just another vodka—it’s a full experience. The bottle pairs with a powered base (called the “Vortex Control Unit” or VCU) that enables a swirling vortex inside […]
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Hand In Hand
Rowan Hooper’s new book, Togetherness, is a fascinating study of symbiosis, what he calls a “neglected silo” of scientific research. The subject might sound a bit geeky and pointy-headed, but it’s central to the way that nature works. To anyone brought up on Charles Darwin’s On the Origin of Species, or who has watched an […]
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GSN Review: Pursuit United Barrel Proof Rye
Pursuit Spirits, the whiskey brand founded by the creative forces behind the Bourbon Pursuit podcast, earlier this year announced a significant and strategic expansion of its acclaimed Pursuit United portfolio. The brand has two distinct new proof points – an accessible 88 proof and a robust Barrel Proof – for its Pursuit United Bourbon and […]
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GSN Review: Doc Holliday 16 Year Cigar Blend
World Whiskey Society (WWS) introduces the latest addition to its Doc Holliday series: the Doc Holliday 16 Year Cigar Blend. This new release unites three cask finishes—Tokaji, Armagnac, and White Port. Bottled at 62.1% ABV, the Doc Holliday 16 YO Cigar Blend is now available for $449 on the WWS online shop. GSN’s Remarks: Lightly […]
videoAnother winter escape to the Poconos complete with snowboarding, snowshoeing, and great beer.
videoThe day after the Super Bowl, what did we drink or make to eat?
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videoMassive Beer Review 4754 OEC Brewing Gold Smoke Smoked Coolship Lager
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November Gin Monthly
I cannot believe it’s December tomorrow, and am slightly in denial about how fast Christmas is approaching, but I guess that definitely means it’s time to take a quick look back at what went on in November. Enjoy! Booze News … Continue reading →
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How Did Argentina Help Save Europe’s Vineyards During The Devastating Phylloxera Crisis?
Introduction How did Argentina help save Europe’s vineyards during the devastating phylloxera crisis? Why is wine still treated as an exclusive product despite being more accessible than ever? How can vineyards that endure extreme temperatures still produce elegant, vibrant wines? In this episode of the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, I’m chatting with Marisol de la Fuente. You can find the wines we discussed here. Join me on Instagram, Facebook and YouTube Live Video Join the live-stream video of this conversation on Wednesday at 7 pm eastern on Instagram Live Video, Facebook Live Video or YouTube Live Video. I’ll be […]
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Dalrymple Single Site Pipers River Pinot Noir 2024
Part of the Single Site series from Dalrymple and grown on their home estate vineyards. Winemaker is Peter Caldwell, he of the big sideburns, big handshake and big smile. Freshly […]
videoAn Interview with Acclaimed Opus One Winemaker Michael Silacci
It was indeed an honor for David Kohl to spend an afternoon visiting the majestic Opus One vineyard to taste a range of selections dating back to 2012 and meet with estate winemaker Michael Silacci who graciously presented a preview of the soon to be released 2023 vintage. #opusone #napavalley #winepassion
videoSonoma County Albariño White Wine from Marimar Torres
It is rare to find Albariño wine grapes grown in California, but Marimar Torres is the perfect vintner to do so, considering her acclaimed family heritage in Spain dating back more than 300 years. David Kohl tastes the unique offering at Willi’s Wine Bar in Santa Rosa, a tribute to the renowned namesake wine bar in Paris. #albarino #winebar #winetasting
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Three quarters of a century
Yesterday saw me celebrating my birthday. A milestone one at that. I am now officially 75 or in other words three quarters of a century. A 1950 vintage and so far doing OK. People keep telling me I don't look 75 but younger. I'm not sure if they're just being kind or need to go to Specsavers! I was going to tell you that we caught the train to a Medway town I have never been to and was interested in seeing it, as it has an old castle and a house where Charles Dickens lived. Unfortunately the weather proved far too wet and cold to tramp around outside for a whole day and furthermore I had a flare-up of my on-going stomach problem where I feel as if I have been punched in the chest. Also, because, Kay is stressed and preoccupied with a forthcoming exam in 3 days' time, I decided it was best all round if we aborted the trip and I took to my bed and rested while Kay revised at her house. In the late afternoon, I rallied a bit and we met up and ventured out to see th
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Man O’Hoy Spiced Rum — A Spirit Shaped by Sea, Stone, and Skill
Hand-crafted in small batches at the heart of Orkney, Man O’Hoy Spiced Rum is produced at The Orkney Distillery
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Outlaw Cask-Aged Rum
Outlaw Rum is a bold, cask-aged spirit that breaks tradition with confidence.
videoExploring German Wine for WSET Level 3 and anyone else! @winebeerspirits
Dive deep into the fascinating, complex world of German wine law! This advanced guide goes beyond the basics to decode the unique legal hierarchy based heavily on natural grape ripeness. We'll explore the critical challenges of Germany's cool climate, revealing how winemakers use steep, south-facing slopes and the heat reflection from rivers like the Mosel and Rhine to achieve adequate ripeness. Learn why Riesling is the undisputed 'king grape' and how its high acidity and pronounced fruit flavo