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Kim Uncorked: Welcome to my weekly wine recommendation.
Kim Uncorked: Welcome to my weekly wine recommendation. Hi, I’m Kim, a passionate lover of wine, food, and any experience that brings the two together! In this weekly blog post, I share my thoughts on a wine that I’ve recently purchased from one of our local independent wine merchants. If you’d like to know more ... Read more The post Kim Uncorked: Welcome to my weekly wine recommendation. first appeared on My VanCity .
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Heartland Wines collapses with $3.6m debt
Heartland Wines collapses with $3.6m debt
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Driving the Future of Global Wine Tourism: My Participation at ENOWAYS 2026 in the Basque Country
I look forward to and am thrilled to participate in ENOWAYS – International Enotourism Summit 2026, at the invitation of Euskadi – Basque Country on November 23–26. As wine tourism continues to evolve into a strategic driver of economic development, destination branding, and cultural preservation, international forums such as ENOWAYS play an increasingly important role […] The post Driving the Future of Global Wine Tourism: My Participation at ENOWAYS 2026 in the Basque Country appeared first on Liz Palmer .
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TTB Label Approval Basics
July 17, 2026 — Have you ever wondered when, and how, to get label approval from the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB)? These quick tips will help [...]
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Could Bioeconomy Unlock New Value From Existing Resources?
California explores how farm byproducts, forest materials and food waste can be repurposed July 17, 2026 — From drought and groundwater restrictions to labor shortages and changing markets, California farmers [...]
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The Welcoming Wine Nerd
Stephanie Mathis combines warm hospitality with deep knowledge Stephanie Mathis is one of the greats in the Vancouver hospitality scene. If you don’t know her already, please let me introduce you. Stephanie is a true wine nerd. She is quick-witted, hardworking and, in a world where ego sells, she leaves hers at the door. I […] The post The Welcoming Wine Nerd appeared first on VITIS .
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Two Chardonnay by Knewitz
We're drinking two bottles of Chardonnay from Weingut Knewitz. One as a sparkling Brut Nature from 2018 and a Chardonnay Réserve 2020.
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Approachment Wine Company Debuts Inaugural Sparkling Wine During Method Oregon Celebration
July 17, 2026 (McMinnville, OR) — Approachment Wine Company is proud to announce the release of its inaugural sparkling wine, a limited-production 100% Pinot Meunier crafted in the traditional method [...]
podcast· 47:16· Ep 621Ep 621: The Rías Baixas D.O. of Spain - The Albariño Capital of the World
This week I cover the many facets of Rías Baixas, an historic yet very new wine region (Romans farmed this region, monks perfected the winemaking, but the modern form of the D.O. didn't take shape until the 1980s!). Rías Baixas is a fascinating but small Denominacíon de Origen (DO) in the far northwest corner of Spain. This is the Galicia region, which is so very different from the image most of us conjure when thinking about rural Spain. There is no dry, vast plateau, nor sandy colored buildings popping out of the landscape, rather this region faces the Atlantic Ocean and is replete with rivers and lots of rain, so it is lush, craggy, and more like Ireland than Priorat in its appearance. Rías Baixas means "low estuaries" in Galician; rías are the fjord-like inlets carved by winding rivers along Galicia's Atlantic coast. They are the defining feature of the region's geography. In this cool and changeable climate, Albariño is the star grape. In this show, I talk about the quirks of this
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Ontario’s wine industry adjusts as smoke discourages tourists
Ontario’s wine industry adjusts as smoke discourages tourists
videoWine Wednesday - Dom Perignon 2015
Join your hosts, Jana and Annabelle, for our favorite midweek ritual! With the launch of our new Collector Tier, the fine wine world is shifting toward true transparency, digital provenance, and unprecedented access. Every Wednesday, we gather to break down exactly what that means, share our latest club updates, and taste something incredible. What you can expect each week: The Weekly Drop: A look at the bottles and estates we’re excited about, plus insider club updates. The Future of Collecting: Real conversations on provenance, digital chain-of-custody, and what keeps the wine world honest. Behind the Scenes: A peek at what we’re building in the background, from smart products to AI integration. Open Chat: A relaxed, informal, and occasionally geeky Q&A session with Jana, Annabelle, and the community. Whether you are a seasoned collector or just curious about how tech is changing the vineyard-to-glass experience, grab a glass and join us. We go live every Wednesday! 🔔 Stay Ahea
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🎧The Wine Makers – The Gospel of Artie Johnson, Part III
Our good friend Artie Johnson returned for his third appearance on the show with one request: let’s talk about solutions instead of spending another hour dwelling on everything that’s wrong with the wine industry. As regular listeners know, we’ve always believed one of the best solutions is taking ourselves a little less seriously. So what better episode for that conversation than our milestone 420th episode of The Wine Makers Podcast? We sat down with Artie and fired up a doobie… er, doozie of a show. Along with an impressive lineup of Le Artishasic wines—including some fascinating new bottlings from the Rocks District on the Oregon side of Walla Walla—Artie brought notes, receipts, and a clear vision for breaking out of the industry’s doom-and-gloom cycle. Better yet, he’s already putting that vision into practice with his own brand. The real question is: will anyone else be bold enough to follow his lead? Especially his neighbors in Napa Valley? You’ll have to listen to find out. As
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Hot weather – its effects on grapes & wine
Whilst wine grapes benefit from sunshine and heat, when is it too hot to be beneficial to them? What impact does hot weather have on the wine produced in heatwave years that seem to be becoming the norm? The post Hot weather – its effects on grapes & wine appeared first on Wines With Attitude .
videoInside Gargiulo Vineyards: A perfect day in Napa Valley #winetasting #cabernet
Visit our twitter page @1winebythebayTV Visit our Facebook group page! https://www.facebook.com/groups/2721171661525764 Inside Gargiulo Vineyards: Oakville’s Hidden Gem | Napa Valley Wine Tasting Looking for an exclusive, boutique wine tasting experience in Napa Valley? Join us for a private tour and tasting at Gargiulo Vineyards, a premier family-owned winery located in the heart of the world-famous Oakville AVA. In this video, we take you through Gargiulo’s stunning estate, nestled between the Mayacamas and Vaca mountains. Known for crafting top-tier Cabernet Sauvignon and Super Tuscan-style blends, Gargiulo Vineyards offers an intimate, sit-down tasting experience with incredible views of the vines. We explore their iconic single-vineyard bottlings—including the Money Road Ranch and 575 OVX Cabernets—and get an inside look at their unique vintage guitar collection in the tasting room. Whether you’re planning your next Napa Valley wine tour, searching for the best luxury wineries
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Dal “low alcohol” alla Muffa Nobile – La DOC Orvieto guarda al futuro con consapevolezza, attraverso pragmatismo tecnico e commerciale
L'Orvieto DOC guarda al futuro senza rinnegare la propria storia. Dalla sperimentazione sui vini a basso grado alcolico alla valorizzazione della Muffa Nobile e delle diverse espressioni territoriali, il Consorzio apre una riflessione sul significato di "vino contemporaneo": più fresco, più equilibrato, ma sempre profondamente identitario. L'articolo Dal “low alcohol” alla Muffa Nobile – La DOC Orvieto guarda al futuro con consapevolezza, attraverso pragmatismo tecnico e commerciale proviene da Wine Blog Roll - Il Blog del Vino Italiano .
videoEp. 2769 The Younger Wines from the Volcano with Giulia Monteleone & Darya Nagornyak IWA | Clubho...
Welcome to Clubhouse Ambassadors’ Corner and Episode 2769 of the Italian Wine Podcast. In this episode, Darya Nagornyak IWA speaks with Giulia Monteleone of Monteleone Winery on Mount Etna. A former wine communicator who became a wine producer, Giulia shares her journey from Palermo to Etna’s volcanic landscape, the challenges of earning recognition in a traditional wine community as a woman, and how becoming a producer has transformed her understanding of the wine world and her perspective on wine communication. These sessions are recorded from Clubhouse and reproduced here for the Italian Wine Podcast. More about today’s host: Since 2018, Darya Nagornyak has been working in the restaurant industry with a strong focus on wine, specializing in Italian wines. She currently serves as Wine Development Manager at Almawine and holds the title of Italian Wine Ambassador. A certified WSET Level 3 professional, Darya is also Vice President of the Kazakhstan Sommelier Associa
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Why I’m Over Social Media But Now Love Idle Cellars Wines
There was a time that I spent a ton of time on social media. I worked hard to get my Twitter followers to just shy of 100k and was in the process of doing the same with my Instagram account. … Continue reading →
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Nature’s Fury: Wildfire and Hail Hit Ardeche’s Vineyards
Some stories in the wine world celebrate exceptional vintages and remarkable wines. Others remind us that before there can be a harvest, there is always hope….and sometimes heartbreak. The Threat Beyond the Flames During the second week of July 2026, a major wildfire swept through the Drôme department in southeastern France, sending vast plumes of Continue reading "Nature’s Fury: Wildfire and Hail Hit Ardeche’s Vineyards"
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When a big vintage is still small - Pinot Noir in a cool climate
When winemaker Paul Mason says the 2025 vintage will go down as one of the biggest and earliest harvests on record, he's drawing on over 20 years of experience in one of the coolest parts of a cool climate wine region - the south end of Te Muna Valley in Martinborough, in the Wairarapa wine region. The entire region is home to 1,166 hectares of producing vines. Pinot Noir makes up 493.97 of these hectares* and is considered the flagship variety in the region. Today, Paul is the full ti...
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Il Sughero: La storia, la scienza, le peculiarità e l’unicità di un materiale, da sempre, custode di grandi vini
Il tappo in sughero è molto più di una semplice chiusura: è uno dei materiali naturali più straordinari mai utilizzati dall'uomo. Dalla storia millenaria della Quercus suber alle più recenti innovazioni scientifiche, scopriamo perché continua a rappresentare il riferimento per la conservazione dei grandi vini e quale ruolo svolge nella sostenibilità delle sugherete mediterranee. Un viaggio tra scienza, tecnologia e natura per conoscere davvero il custode silenzioso del vino. L'articolo Il Sughero: La storia, la scienza, le peculiarità e l’unicità di un materiale, da sempre, custode di grandi vini proviene da Wine Blog Roll - Il Blog del Vino Italiano .
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Château Pétrus: Price, History, Vintages & Investment Potential
What Makes Château Pétrus So Expensive? The post Château Pétrus: Price, History, Vintages & Investment Potential appeared first on Moncharm Wine Traders .
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The secret language of wine: what is mouthfeel?
Why do some wines feel silky, grippy, creamy or fresh, even before we begin to describe their aromas and flavours? Mouthfeel is one of the most important, and often overlooked, parts of the tasting experience. When you start making tasting notes to record your wine tasting experiences, you'll probably find that they are littered with terms like “smooth”, “rounded” or perhaps “fresh” or “full-bodied”. These are all words that refer to what we call mouthfeel. Mouthfeel, simply put, is the physical sensation that a wine (or other drink) creates in your mouth while you taste it. It encompasses all those other things that are not the aromas and flavours. And all those “other things” are really important in determining our experience of tasting a wine. As so often in wine, once you tune into it, you’ll probably find that you are already perceiving the elements of mouthfeel. Learning how to assess mouthfeel is also a key part of your wine tasting practice, helping you determine a wine’s balan
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Where to Find Omaha’s Best Halloween Pop-Up Bars and Spooky Cocktails
Last Updated on December 1, 2025 by Leah Hall Sip spooky cocktails and soak in Halloween decor at Omaha’s best pop-up Halloween bars. These Halloween pop up bars in Omaha are full of themed drinks and Halloween spirit! It’s officially spooky season, and Omaha is showing up in full Halloween spirit! From cobweb-covered corners … The post Where to Find Omaha’s Best Halloween Pop-Up Bars and Spooky Cocktails appeared first on Gastronom Cocktails .
videoWill the AI Bubble Crash? The State of Wine in the USA
A quart in a pint pot. Wine-Searcher's US Editor, W. Blake Gray joins Olly talk about everything happening in the North American wine scene right now. Blake talks about the two-tier US economy and how the stock market performance is helping a number of Americans feel bullish about wine. Will the AI boom help fuel this and, conversely, should the AI bubble burst, what will that mean for the US wine industry? Also, there are indications from Gallo that the wine sector is still not all rosy. Blake discusses the prospects for the 2026 California harvest (early and light); the forest fire pressures in eastern Oregon and in Washington State and Canada's Okanagan Valley. There's much to blame Bambi, and Walt Disney, for, apparently. Back to California (and Texas) and the ravages and dangers of the Glassy-Winged Sharpshooter scares in the state. Blake also covers what could be the best news for wine in the USA this year, namely that the New York Times' editorial stance on the subject may h