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videoBack to Basics: How to Use a Waiter's Corkscrew
These days, there are tons of fancy, expensive corkscrews out there, but honestly, you just can’t go wrong with a good old-fashioned waiter's corkscrew – it’s dependable, budget-friendly, and totally looks the part. So, let’s go over the basics of how to use a waiter's corkscrew to pop open a bottle of wine. 🍷
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Behind the Cork™ - Tobin James Ballistic Zinfandel
2018 Tobin James Ballistic Zinfandel ($17) When a local grape harvester showed up at with six tons of Zinfandel grapes that he was willing to give away, Tobin “Toby” James, a young assistant winemaker at the time, asked if he could have the grapes to make his own wine. "Sure kid, knock yourself out," the owner replied. A year and a half later, Toby’s first wine won double gold medals, and a spot on The Wine Spectator’s coveted "Top 100 Wines of the Year.” Tobin James Cellars was born. For the next few years, Toby quietly produced his own popular small-batch wines, tasting and selling them out of a local wine shop in Paso Robles. Then in 1993, Toby finally took the plunge and built Tobin James Cellars. In 1996, Toby was joined by partners and winemakers, Lance and Claire Silver, who updated and expanded the winery to what it is today. They call Ballistic Zinfandel "Paso in a glass" as it is made up of 100% Zinfandel sourced from 27 individual vineyards from the diverse AVAs th
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The Next Vintage: Shaping the future of AniChe Cellars
The name AniChe has appeared on wine labels since 2009. Long before Anaïs Mera knew she would one day help run a winery, it was already part of her identity. […] The post The Next Vintage: Shaping the future of AniChe Cellars appeared first on Sip Magazine .
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Building a special relationship: An American view of English wine
After visiting some of England's best producers, New York-based wine writer Jim Clarke offers a transatlantic perspective on the English wine scene. The post Building a special relationship: An American view of English wine appeared first on World Of Fine Wine .
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Restaurants: celebrating 10 years of the Barbary, Neal’s Yard, with its countertop-only dining spanning southern Europe to north Africa
Website: https://www.thebarbary.co.uk/neals-yard Great meal last night at The Barbary, Neal’s Yard (London). It’s one of two locations for this amazing
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TV Segment: Deconstructing Bordeaux
The Bordeaux region is defined by the intersection of the Gironde Estuary and the Dordogne and Garonne rivers, a geography that mirrors the distinct character of its wines. While the Left Bank is dominated by Cabernet Sauvignon, the Right Bank is defined by Merlot. In my latest TV segment, I deconstructed the essential components of... The post TV Segment: Deconstructing Bordeaux appeared first on Exploring the Wine Glass .
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Why the London Wine Competition is different – and why that matters to South African wineries
Entries are now open for the 2027 London Wine Competition, and wineries across South Africa are invited to participate in what promises to be the most comprehensive edition in the competition's history.
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Highlights: Klein Constantia Vin de Constance 2023 South Africa
This is the latest vintage of one of the world’s great sweet wines. It’s the Vin de Constance from Klein
videoBordeaux blends. Burgundy doesn't. Terroir still rules both
One region grows single varieties, the other blends. The role terroir plays doesn't change either way. #WinePodcast #ChristianSeely #Bordeaux #Burgundy #Terroir #Shorts
videoTom Segura & Bert Kreischer Signed Bottles of Por Osos in Tampa!
Well, this wasn’t on our Thursday bingo card… 🐻🐻 Two bears walked into our #Tampa store today, and somehow they left behind vodka instead of chaos. Huge thanks to @seguratom and @bertkreischer for stopping by, hanging out, and signing a few bottles of @porososvodka 🍸 Want one? Stop by and grab a signed bottle while they last!
videoWhy Screaming Eagle Costs $3,000
At $118 an ounce, Screaming Eagle is the most famous cult wine in America. But is this $3,000 bottle of Napa Cabernet Sauvignon actually worth it? What questions does this video answer? What is Screaming Eagle and why is it so expensive? Is a $3,000 bottle of Napa Cabernet Sauvignon worth the price tag? What is the history behind America's most famous cult wine? How did Jean Phillips and Heidi Barrett create a perfect 100-point wine? How does the price of luxury wine compare to designer clothing? About This Video: In this video, Certified Italian Wine Ambassador Greg Martellotto breaks down the hype, history, and reality of Screaming Eagle—the ultimate American cult wine. At $3,000 a bottle, you are paying over $118 per ounce. Greg explains the origins of this legendary Oakville estate, from real estate broker Jean Phillips fermenting grapes in a plastic bin to winemaker Heidi Barrett securing a perfect 100-point score from Robert Parker. With only 600 to 800 cases produced annu
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Villamagna, il piccolo Abruzzo che prova a diventare una destinazione del vino
Ci sono festival che si limitano a mettere in fila banchi d’assaggio, calici e musica. E poi ci sono quelli in cui, per qualche ora, un paese sembra prendere coscienza delle proprie possibilità. Il Villamagna Wine Festival appartiene alla seconda categoria. Nel tardo pomeriggio, quando il caldo comincia ad allentare la presa e la luce […]
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Nasce ufficialmente il Consorzio del Nizza DOCG – Si apre un nuovo capitolo per l’eccellenza enologica del Monferrato
Una data storica per il panorama vitivinicolo piemontese e italiano: con decreto del Ministero dell’Agricoltura, della Sovranità alimentare e delle Foreste, il 22 giugno 2026 è stato ufficialmente riconosciuto il Consorzio del Nizza DOCG. Il riconoscimento sancisce l’evoluzione dell’Associazione Produttori del Nizza, fondata nel 2002, in un Consorzio di tutela dotato delle funzioni di promozione, […]
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Alliance boss secures new investment
Fergal Tynan MW aims for improved service quality The post Alliance boss secures new investment appeared first on The Wine Merchant Mag .
video🇪🇸La historia en cada gota de La Emperatriz🫅🏻ideal para #verano y para acompañar #comidas.
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What Wine Tourists Really Want: Insights from Switzerland
Wine tourism has become a powerful driver of regional development. Based on a recent Switzerland Tourism survey, this article explores what today's wine travellers are looking for, the latest global trends shaping the sector, and why authentic visitor experiences are creating lasting value for wine regions. The post What Wine Tourists Really Want: Insights from Switzerland appeared first on Great Wine Capitals .
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How Provence turned rosé into a lifestyle
In the middle of summer, many glasses sparkle with rosé. The pale rosé wines from Provence are widely considered to have set the trend for what a rosé should look like. But the success of Provençal rosé is actually quite recent. For a long time, these wines were found mainly in large French supermarkets. But […] Continue reading: How Provence turned rosé into a lifestyle The post How Provence turned rosé into a lifestyle was originally published on BKWine Magazine and written by Britt Karlsson . 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, Food and Travel | BKWine Photography
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Angullong Fossil Hill Tempranillo 2023
The Iberian interloper in the Mediterranean Fossil Hill range. Grown by the Crossing Family, winemaker is Jeff Byrne. Note, bottle image is of the 2018, but naught has changed. Angullong, […]
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How Does The Solera System Give Every Glass Of Sherry Centuries Of History?
Introduction How does the Solera system give every glass of sherry centuries of history? How does Sherry’s “second terroir” shape the wine just as much as the vineyard itself? Why should every great wine cellar have mature, dry Sherry? In this episode of the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, I’m chatting with Ben Howkins, who has just published a new book on Sherry. You can find the wines we discussed here. Giveaway Two of you are going to win a copy of Ben Howkin’s terrific book, Sherry: Maligned, Misunderstood, Magnificent! How to Win To qualify, all you have to […]
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Too Difficult?
Yeats entitled one of his mid-life poems ‘The Fascination of What’s Difficult’. The poem is mainly a complaint, about the tangled business of running a theatre (the Abbey in Dublin) and the infuriating difficulty of “management of men”, as opposed to the pure delight of writing poetry. But the title points to something which has […]
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Terra Skåne | Chi ha mai bevuto i vini della Svezia? (“The New Old World”)
Alessandro Sgariglia è sommelier in un prestigioso resort a 5 stelle alle Seychelles . Una prospettiva privilegiata sul vino in una delle sue innumerevoli declinazioni. Arrivare in Svezia dalle Seychelles destabilizza la mia opinione sul riscaldamento globale, spostandola pericolosamente verso … continua »
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Black Hills Estate Winery: Looking Ahead
The past two years have brought significant change to Black Hills Estate Winery. The devastating cold event that wiped out British Columbia’s 2024 grape harvest forced wineries across the province to rethink how they would navigate a vintage without local fruit. At Black Hills, it coincided with another important transition: head winemaker Ross Wise returned […] The post Black Hills Estate Winery: Looking Ahead appeared first on Advinetures.ca .
videoOn the Rocks in Las Vegas | Oct 2nd
Thinking about joining us for On the Rocks in Las Vegas, but wondering what the night is actually like? 🥃🌵 Our friend @sin_city_secrets has you covered with a look back at last year’s event! Expect 150+ Whiskey and Tequila pours, master distillers, new bottles, exhibitors, and plenty to explore throughout the night. 📍 Keep Memory Alive Event Center - Las Vegas 📅 October 2 | 7–10 PM ⭐ VIP entry starts at 6 PM 🎟️ VIP: $250 | General Admission: $200 Plus, your attendance helps support Keep Memory Alive and its mission to advance research, treatment, and care for neurological diseases. So raise a glass for a great cause at On the Rocks! Grab your tickets via the link in our bio and we’ll see you On the Rocks! 🥃
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Cali Craft Concoctions. Same Bar. Different Consequences.
THE STORY OF CALI CRAFT CONCOCTIONS Born in Perth, Western Australia, Sarah Lawrence landed in California with a fierce work ethic and an eye for detail that would redefine the mobile bar experience. In 2015, she launched Cali Craft Cocktails , a mobile bartending service created to raise the standard of event bars with efficiency, elegance, and drinks worth remembering. The business took off—fast. For nearly a decade, Sarah and her team were averaging 100+ events a year. Not because they were the cheapest option, but because they were the most thoughtful. Guests left raving, and hosts slept easier knowing everything behind the bar was handled. But here’s the twist: somewhere along the way, Sarah stopped feeling aligned with alcohol. Most people would’ve walked away, called it a day. Instead, she doubled down on what she does best—caring about the details. That’s when Cali Craft Concoctions was born. Same setup. Same energy. Same flawless service. Only this time, the drinks are