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The Random Samples—5/22/2026
It is time for another edition of “Random Samples”–I occasionally get samples from marketing agencies and/or producers. These can often be grouped together into some sort of overarching theme: Muret-Gaston is French for Old Friends (not really, but it should … Continue reading →
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A family affair for budburst at Harrow & Hope
Harrow & Hope sits perched on a Thames gravel terrace above Marlow, looking out across the town’s church spire, with the gastronomic offerings of one of the Thames Valley’s most celebrated towns spread below. It is a fitting setting for a brand that carries an undeniably luxurious feel. I was there as part of a […] The post A family affair for budburst at Harrow & Hope appeared first on Vineyard Magazine .
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Whiskey Review: Hirsch The Departure American Single Malt
Introduction We’re excited to dive into a whiskey that marks a bold new chapter for Hirsch: The Departure American Single Malt Whiskey . This is Hirsch’s first single malt, coming from the well-known Hotaling & Company out of San Francisco. If you’re familiar with the American craft whiskey scene, you might know them for their Old Potrero line, especially their rye whiskeys. But today, we’re stepping into new territory with them. Hirsch began working on The Departure back in 2015, eager to explore barley. The result is a non-age-stated, 100% malted barley whiskey , double distilled in copper pot stills, and aged for six years and nine months in 24-month air-dried, 53-gallon American oak barrels—both new char #3 and toasted barrels. It clocks in at 98 proof , making it a serious contender in the fast-growing American single malt category. This review is taken from our episode " 1917 (2019) / Hirsch the Departure American Single Malt ." Click the link to
videoPrettiest Gin Bottles | World Gin Day
World Gin Day is on Saturday, so we felt inspired to show you some of the prettiest gin bottles we have on the shelf.
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Chianti Classico Gran Selezione 2016: A Horizontal Tasting Showcasing True Tuscan Excellence
I have been to my fair share of wine trade events in the past few years and most of them have followed the same format. However, I did not expect what was in store for me when I attended the Chianti Classico Grand Tasting event at Ai Fiori in New York City, a few weeks […] READ MORE The post Chianti Classico Gran Selezione 2016: A Horizontal Tasting Showcasing True Tuscan Excellence appeared first on Grape Experiences .
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Best English vineyards to visit this summer
The post Best English vineyards to visit this summer appeared first on Virgin Wines .
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Austin Weekly Beer Releases and Events May 22nd
Austin Weekly Beer Releases and Events Check out Austin craft beer releases and events that are happening around town this week. Austin Area Brewery Map New offerings from breweries that are releasing this week, or offerings that are now returning to the menu after a hiatus. We cannot promise they will still be in stock by the time the weekend comes around. View this post on Instagram New Releases: 602 Brew Co. Beer: City of […] The post Austin Weekly Beer Releases and Events May 22nd appeared first on Craft Beer Austin .
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Utiel-Requena: one of Spain’s most misunderstood wine regions?
Utile-Requena is perched on a high-altitude plateau, a short hour west of Valencia. The wines from there today achieve a striking balance of elegance, concentration, and a sense of their origin. The main grape is the autochthonous bobal. This overlooked Spanish wine region has a harsh continental climate that preserves a striking grape acidity. Bobal […] Continue reading: Utiel-Requena: one of Spain’s most misunderstood wine regions? The post Utiel-Requena: one of Spain’s most misunderstood wine regions? was originally published on BKWine Magazine and written by Michael Pope . Copyright BKWine and BKWine Magazine. If you see it published elsewhere in full it has been republished without our permission. BKWine Magazine - Wine on the internet since 1996 Read more: On BKWine’s Wine Tours: Wine and food tours to the world’s wine regions | BKWine Tours Om BKWines Vinresor och matresor: Världens bästa vinresor och matresor | BKWine Vinresor On BKWine’s Wine Photography: Photography on Wine,
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Your Seattle Office Holiday Party Guide
Planning your office holiday party in Seattle? Timeline, budgets, and the mistakes we see companies make every December — from a venue that hosts them all season. Your Seattle Office Holiday Party Guide If you’re reading this before September, you’re ahead of 80 percent of the companies planning a holiday party in Seattle! If it’s October, […] The post Your Seattle Office Holiday Party Guide appeared first on Reubens Brews .
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From France to New Zealand - the inspiring family behind Clos Henri
When scanning the land in Sancerre for new places to expand, brothers Jean-Marie and the late Rémi Bourgeois discovered it was going to be extremely tricky, which led them to... Marlborough, New Zealand. Some might say it's the epicentre of Sauvignon Blanc but for a family whose members have been making wine in France for 10 generations, that might be a little bit of a stretch. That was in 2000 and the two brothers bought 98 hectares of land, naming it 'Clos Henri'. In many ways, they are ...
podcast· 27:33You Are Further Along Than You Think & Life Update
What if you’re not behind at all, but just overcomplicating what already works? This episode reframes change, sobriety, and wellness by cutting through noise and returning to a simpler truth: you already have access to what you need. You’ll hear how devotion, not more information or effort, becomes the foundation for sustainable change—and why inaction, listening, and internal connection often move you forward faster than constant doing. The episode also clarifies how real transformation happens across stages, not through sudden breakthroughs, and why you may be further along than you think. Walk away with a clearer understanding of how to reduce overwhelm, trust your internal guidance, and approach behavior change in a way that is sustainable, grounded, and aligned with long-term well-being. Grab the free mini training & Work with me 1:1 https://marywagstaffcoach.com/
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Housekeeping: is this website broken for you?
A web developer is not one of my skills. I can change font colours, maybe even align an image. But rebuilding a website that breaks isn’t BAU. So when this website broke earlier in the week, I had to reach into the internet depths and learn a bunch of things to fix it. Long story […] The post Housekeeping: is this website broken for you? appeared first on Australian wine and drinks review .
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A Parliament of Owls
Thanks to a post by Dawn Treader recently, it got me thinking about the owls I own. When I was a lot younger, I once commented that my husband Greg reminded me of an owl - he wore large metal-rimmed spectacles that were fashionable in the 60s and 70s (the sort John Lennon used to wear) and was very wise. He was a radio journalist who ended up in the BBC World Service Newsroom, so was very knowledgeable about all sorts of things to do with politics and world affairs. Having made this observation, I then found I was inundated with presents of owls by people who needed some clues for what to give me for birthday or Christmas presents or a souvenir from their holiday. Not real owls of course, but china ones, glass ones, fabric ones, vases, mugs, pictures, doorstops, jewellery and keyrings. Over the decades I have accumulated so many that I have now had to say 'No more, please', as my shelves and walls are groaning with them. If at some stage in the future, I need to downsize my home, I sha
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Your 2026 Next Generation Awards winner
Banele Vakele of Tembela Wines is among the most exciting Young Guns to come out of SA. Just named the best overall winner in the Winemag Next Generation Awards 2026, his Chenin and Syrah are on track to become some of the country’s finest examples. Banele’s 2025 Syrah hails from the Polkadraai Hills in Stellenbosch – one […] The post Your 2026 Next Generation Awards winner appeared first on Wine Cellar Plus .
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Champagne from Michel Genet: Comfort food just got better
A red next to a roaring fire is great, but have you experienced the joy of a cracking Champagne alongside samp and mushroom risotto, Cape Malay curry, a comforting chicken stew, or warm toast and butter? Michel Genet’s Blanc de Blancs Spirit Grand Cru is the floral, pretty, creamy, rich but focused Champagne of dreams, […] The post Champagne from Michel Genet: Comfort food just got better appeared first on Wine Cellar Plus .
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Huet Sec 2024s: Classic, stunning, crystalline
The 2024s from Vouvray’s most famous address are here! It was a tumultuous vintage, but Domaine Huet has drawn on nearly a century of experience to produce three gorgeous Sec Chenins. First up is the original Huet vineyard, Le Haut-Lieu, purchased in 1928. This vintage is pretty and vibrant, showing airy, lemony, apple blossom notes. Cool […] The post Huet Sec 2024s: Classic, stunning, crystalline appeared first on Wine Cellar Plus .
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Truchard Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 Review
This wine is a cabernet sauvignon from Truchard in Carneros near Napa in California. The Carneros region is a little […] The post Truchard Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 Review appeared first on Grape Observer Wine Review .
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Long-Term Interest in Collectible Bottles Explained
Why Long-Term Interest in Collectible Bottles Matters In the world of fine wine and spirits, attention comes and goes. Certain... The post Long-Term Interest in Collectible Bottles Explained appeared first on Cru Wine Fine Wine & Spirits Merchant .
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L’eredità di Carlo Petrini: “Chi semina utopia, raccoglie realtà”. Ci lascia a 76 anni il fondatore di Slow Food
di Slow Food Nella tarda serata di giovedì 21 maggio 2026, presso la sua abitazione, a Bra (Cn), all’età di 76 anni, è mancato Carlo Petrini. Dalla sua grande capacità di visione e dall’amore per il bene comune, per le relazioni tra gli esseri umani, per la natura e la biodiversità sono nati Slow Food […] L'articolo L’eredità di Carlo Petrini: “Chi semina utopia, raccoglie realtà”. Ci lascia a 76 anni il fondatore di Slow Food proviene da insidewine .
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Two out of Eight ain't bad
Eight Degrees was one of the first Irish brewers to adopt the high-turnover mode of brewing, supplementing a safe core range with a regular train of specials, crossing all the beer style boundaries and involving all manner of ingredients and collaborators. That ended when the brewery was sold to a multinational, and never came back in this changed era, even now that the original founders are in charge once more. So I'm pleased today to be covering two new Eight Degrees beers. They describe Dolcita as a "tropical IPA", and I've voiced my concerns before about the t-word being rarely indicative of actual tropical fruit flavours. So it goes with this one, but that's not a problem. In lieu of mangoes and pineapples, this 5.7% ABV hazy IPA has a bright pithy bitterness, pushing mandarin zest and lime rind. There's an almost earthy tang on the finish, where the bittering compounds concentrate together on the palate. Despite the haze and the claim of tropicality, this tastes like an IPA from
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Nirvana marks 10th anniversary with Grapefruit Lager launch
Nirvana Brewery has bolstered its fruit-forward line-up with Hazy Grapefruit Lager (0.3% ABV), which lines up alongside its highly successful Cloudy Lemon Lager. Its launch coincides with a major surge in popularity for fruit-led beers across all segments of the market. In fact, fruit-flavoured lager sales have climbed by 52.2% YOY in the four weeks...
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Longview Juno Rosato 2025
The latest release of the Longview “Juno” Rosato continuing as a blend. A small amount of Pinot Nero in this year’s blend. A change in labelling, the etched bottle giving […]
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