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De Bortoli Pepper and Spice Shiraz 2024
De Bortoli put their heart on their sleeve. Winemaker is Robert Delgado De Bortoli,Pepper and Spice, Shiraz, Rutherglen, 2024 Deep garnet colour. Black and peppercorns, clove studs, prosciutto, fleshy plum, […]
podcast· 13:28220. High Quality Problems
Most people trying to drink less are asking themselves the same questions on repeat. Why do I keep doing this? Why can't I figure this out? Why does nothing ever change? Those questions feel productive. They're not. They're keeping you stuck in a loop you don't need to be in. This episode is going to change how you think about your drinking patterns entirely. Once you hear this, you won't approach the problem the same way again. Ready to stop circling this and start solving it? Book a free discovery call at https://tidycal.com/90dayslater/consult And if you want to join me for a free live training this Thursday on how to break the boredom-drinking loop, register at: https://90dayslater.co/training
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AOC Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2026
All of these wines were tasted during 15-17 April, 2026 with a mix of a large scale tasting at the offices of the CdP Syndicat and in situ tastings at the wineries. The larger tasting was group by color and year. None of the wines were tasted blind. Please see the Regional Report for more information. For full access, please purchase a Personal Subscription or Commercial Subscription.
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AOC Gigondas 2026
All of these wines were tasted during 13-14 April, 2025 via a large scale tasting at the offices of the Gigondas Syndicat and in situ lunch tastings with winemakers. The larger tasting was group by color and year, those at wineries were not. Please see the Regional Report for more information. For full access, please purchase a Personal Subscription or Commercial Subscription.
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Marisco Vineyards
Marisco Vineyards is a family-owned and operated, award-winning Marlborough wine producer and home to the iconic wine brand The Ned. Established in 2006, The Ned was the passion project of Marlborough winemaker Brent Marris, inspired by his childhood stomping ground in Marlborough’s Wither Hills range. Following The Ned’s meteoric rise to fame, Brent turned to…
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6 Must-Try Fall Cocktails Featuring 1921
Fall isn’t about slowing down — it’s about turning up the volume on flavor. The nights get cooler, the drinks get bolder, and somewhere between smoke and citrus, something wakes up inside you. This season, we’re doing it our way — teaming up with 1921 , a tequila born of craft, culture, and a healthy disregard for the ordinary. These cocktails aren’t for sipping politely; they’re for tasting, feeling, remembering. Each one tells a story — of fire meeting fruit, of agave taking unexpected turns, of fall refusing to play it safe. 1. CASA Negroni 1921 Tequila Blanco · Campari · Byrrh Quinquina · Rhubarb Liqueur · Luciano Amaro · Toasted Coconut Foam Classic? Not quite. Reinvented? Absolutely. Mixed. up by Nathan McCullough , this Negroni goes rogue and came back with stories. Bitter, sweet, strange, and beautiful—like most good things in life. The toasted coconut foam adds an almost sinful softness, the kind that makes you question what else you’ve been doing wrong all these
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Vintage breaks game open with huge third inning to beat Casa Grande, secure spot in VVAL tournament title game for fourth straight season
Vintage beat Casa Grande, 11-1, in the semifinal of the VVAL tournament behind a huge third inning. The post Vintage breaks game open with huge third inning to beat Casa Grande, secure spot in VVAL tournament title game for fourth straight season appeared first on Napa Sports News .
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podcast· 55:35· Ep 532Why Biodynamic Wines Might Actually Taste Better: Smith Haut Lafitte's Radical Approach; Ludovic Fradin
When you travel to the south end of Bordeaux, you enter a different feel, a different approach, a proud regional group. What was once just called the Graves district, now has su-appelations and this one is Pessac-Leognon. Home of some amazing Chateau that seem to be understanding and coming to grips with the changing consumer landscape. The region is steeped in tradition, and it should continue to be, but is working hard to attrack and speak to younger consumers. One of the methods spoke about in this part of Bordeaux is enhancing the experience; how can we as a group of wineries, enhance the experience of our guests and visitors? To help answer that question...Ludovic Fradin stopped by the studio to explain. Ludovic Fradin didn't just bring bottles to the studio—he brought a Molotov cocktail for Bordeaux's old-guard comfort zone, ready to toss assumptions out the window. If you've ever wondered whether the grand estates of France cling too tightly to tradition or if Napa's bombastic w
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Clare Valley Wine Region
Clare Valley Wine Region, wineries and alternative varieties - it's not all Riesling!
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Beulah Wines Shiraz 2023
Singing on the second and third day of tasting, this Blackwood Valley Shiraz from Beulah Wines certainly embraced the opportunity to take a breath and unfurl slowly. Initially quite tense, generous handfuls of plums and blue fruits released their grip. Pan juices, meat rub spices, fruit bun spices and black pepper peel off with ease. It's a wine with a long future ahead, and one I'd love to see in another 5-8 years. Dark chocolate and firm, tightly woven tannins make the last call and cling to a sustained finish. Give it a good decant to drink now or hold with confidence that reward will come. Nicely done and good going for $28. 91/100 Region: Blackwood Valley RRP: $28 Source: Sample Winery Website Subscribe to Qwine here Follow: Instagram , LinkedIn and X
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St Johns Wine Round Puzzle SGT 2022
I read "Shiraz Grenache Tempranillo" on the label, and all I can think of is burgers and pizza. Load up. From the Blackwood Valley region, just inland from Western Australia's Margaret River, this is a 57/22/21 blend. Dense fruit and mouth-filling tannins describe this wine best - armed and ready for those casualmeals. Blackberries and plums are plentiful. Tense through the core with puffs of earth, an array of dried herbs and a slight oak influence, puckering tannins leave their mark, adding some chew. Best enjoyed in the medium term, match with food and some footy on the TV for the win. 90/100 Region: Blackwood Valley RRP: $40 Source: Sample Winery Website Subscribe to Qwine here Follow: Instagram , LinkedIn and X
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Bridgetown Winery Barbera 2023
Tasted alongside another Barbera, this Bridgetown release speaks of a heavy oak impact from the first whiff, which detracts from the fruit that does its best to sing. From the Blackwood Valley, just inland from the famed Margaret River region, it is awash with red cherries and blackberry leaf, only to have them drowned out by the oak. The oak brings with it those ski lodge cedar scents which flow through to the palate. Twigs, caramel, Mars bar nuances and woodsy spices gang up and arrest the attention from the fruit. Pare back the oak and unleash the fruit, I say. 87/100 Region: Blackwood Valley RRP: $30 Source: Sample Winery Website Subscribe to Qwine here Follow: Instagram , LinkedIn and X
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Alberto Melis: Batuar (Barcelona)
Alberto Melis is the bar manager of Batuar in Cotton House Hotel, Barcelona. He makes us two cocktails, one with rum and lime cordial and the second with fino sherry and gazpacho. Alberto introduce yourself My name is Alberto Melis, I’m 38 years old, originally from Conegliano — a small town in the province of ... More →
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Three highlights from Gambero Rosso’s 2026 Aussie Roadshow
In a world of waning wine publications, it seems like some brands have managed to stay relevant. Here in Australia, the Halliday name (without James, who is very unwell) continues to be a force (for good or bad, depenging on your viewpoint), and in Italy, Gambero Rosso's influence still seems strong. Indeed this week, the Gambero Rosso 'Top Italian Wines Roadshow' hit Australia, with 45 wineries pouring wines that landed top scores in the latest Gambero Rosso guide. Here in far-flung Australia, we only get snippets of the best Italian wines, so if you're like me and missed Vinitaly this year, then opportunities to dive into classic Italian vino are unmissable. Like any roadshow, not everything among the 190-odd wines poured today was a winner, but I've pulled out three absolute highlights well worth tracking down. The post Three highlights from Gambero Rosso’s 2026 Aussie Roadshow appeared first on Australian wine and drinks review .
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Swept Away To Fitapreta’s Castle
My media group was swept away to Fitapreta’s Castle, one dark and mysterious night, to our first winery tour in Evora, in the Alentejo region of Portugal. There’s no way to express the awe of it all, but I’ll try. The cast of characters on this tour were wine writers: Gwendolyn Alley, L.M. Archer, Rich […] The post Swept Away To Fitapreta’s Castle first appeared on Wine Blog .
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Bubbles from the North
Two cool-climate wine-growing regions, Oregon and BC, are staking their own unique claims in the traditional-method sparkling movement. The bottle has been aging in the dark for two years, sometimes […] The post Bubbles from the North appeared first on Sip Magazine .
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Il mare negli occhi, il vulcano nel calice: l'anima dei Campi Flegrei secondo La Sibilla
di Carlo Macchi Li chiamavano “Campi ardenti” e Goethe li descrisse come terra di “macerie d'inconcepibile opulenza, smozzicate, sinistre; acque ribollenti, crepacci esalanti zolfo" e ancora “sotto il cielo più puro… il terreno più infido" Oggi, molte cose sono cambiate e nel “terreno più infido” dei Campi Flegrei nascono forse i vini più puri della Campania, quelli che in modo indiscutibile raccontano due vitigni spesso sottovalutati, la falanghina e il piedirosso. Mentre con Vincenzo di Meo siamo in auto e andiamo verso La Sibilla, cantina che si trova nel cuore dei Campi Flegrei, di infido trovo soltanto il traffico, che in pochi minuti può passare dallo “scorrevole andante” al “bloccato costante”, specie se è una domenica di sole come questa. Ma anche lui ci lascia tranquilli e arriviamo in una delle aziende con le vigne più panoramiche che conosco, vigneti che affondano le radici in un terreno sabbioso e vulcanico, però affacciato sul mare. Mare a destra e mare a sinistra mentre g
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Nuala Central Otago Pinot Noir 2023
Nuala Central Otago Pinot Noir 2023 $38 Softly smoky and showing a fine line of classic rhubarb, scorched fruitwood, baked cherry, gentle pepper and dried thyme flow from the nose to the palate in fine form. Clean, dry, refreshing and yet showing depth, generosity and fine-grained tannins to finish. Nuala
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Afternoon Brief, May 13
The Wine Industry Remains Under Pressure On May 12, the International Organization of Vine and Wine (OIV) published its annual “State of the World Wine Sector” report for the year 2025. Across production, consumption, and trade, the category remains under pressure...
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INSIDER DEAL! 94-Point Rutherford Ranch Abela Vineyard Red 65% OFF
SAVE an incredible $55 A BOTTLE on this estate vineyard blend from Rutherford, Napa Valley. Don’t miss the fantastic 2021 ... Read more