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Rethinking Lambrusco: A Metodo Classico Surprise from Cantina della Volta
Despite Lambrusco’s reputation as a sweet, fizzy industrial wine, I’ve had enough good examples over the years to know the category deserves a second look. One of my longtime favorites, the Paltrinieri Lambrusco di Sorbara Radice, showed me just how compelling dry Lambrusco can be at the table. So when the opportunity came to participate... Read More
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Maksim Abramov: Domashniy (Almaty)
Maksim Abramov is the Head Bartender of Domashniy in Almaty. He makes us two cocktails, one with Gin and Lemon Cordial and the second with Vodka and Butterscotch Liquor. Maksim introduce yourself My name is Maksim Abramov. I’m a bartender at Domashniy Bar. I was born in Novosibirsk in 2000. While I was studying to ... More →
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InvecchiatIGP: Tiziano Mazzoni - Ghemme dei Mazzoni DOCG 2010
di Roberto Giuliani Il nebbiolo in Alto Piemonte - qui siamo a Cavaglio d’Agogna nelle Colline Novaresi – parla un linguaggio proprio, dove l’eleganza regna sovrana. Tiziano Mazzoni proviene da una famiglia che in questo Comune risiede da ben sette secoli, ma solo alla fine degli anni ’90 ha intrapreso la strada di produrre vino in proprio. Chi lo conosce sa che è persona schiva ma, una volta entrati in amicizia, diventa molto disponibile, capace di scherzare e stare in compagnia, il suo sguardo rivela un animo umile e profondo. I suoi vini, a mio avviso, lo rispecchiano perfettamente, compreso questo Ghemme 2010, dai profumi davvero affascinanti, di fiori essiccati, tabacco, prugna, leggero cuoio, sottobosco ma senza arrivare ai funghi, agli accenti più evoluti, mantiene un’aria fresca e in continua progressione man mano che si ossigena. Dopo meno di un minuto arrivano le erbe aromatiche, sfumature di china e liquirizia. Il sorso è incredibilmente cremoso, il tannino puro vellut
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Tranche
Here is the brilliant new lineup by Tranche. One of the jewels of the Walla Walla Valley, Tranche makes an amazing range of wines from their estate vineyards. They are also making one of the great Rose wines in Washington. I think that the quality of these wines continue to improve. They are now wines of serious power and finesse. Tranche is a great winery to visit with a super outdoor space where they have concerts on the weekend. It is a great place to unwind after a long week of work! I love the overall range here. Check out the brilliant 2025 Tranche ‘Pink Pape’ Rose (OB, 93) which is filled with flavor range and freshness. I am enamored by the 2023 Tranche ‘Pape’ Red Wine (OB, 95) which is a world-class Rhone blend. Learn more about these beautiful wines athttps://www.tranche.wine Here are the awesome new wines by Tranche. 2025 Tranche ‘Pink Pape’ Rose- Composed of 52% Grenache with 31% Mourvèdre and smaller parts Counoise and Cinsault, this beauty was stored in stainless steel fo
videoThe 24-hour rule for open wine
If you’ve been told that an open bottle of wine lasts 3 to 5 days, you were lied to. 🛑🍷 For 95% of the mass-produced wines sitting on grocery store shelves, they are completely dead after 24 hours. That half-empty bottle sitting on your counter isn't aging—it is actively oxidizing and turning into vinegar. The best way to make your wine last? Finish the bottle. Be honest: What is the longest you’ve ever kept an open bottle of wine before trying to drink it? Confess in the comments. 👇 Hit the link in our bio to restock your cellar with bottles you actually want to finish. #winehacks #winetips #sommelier #winescience #winetok #bighammerwines
videoPrivate wine clubs
What makes a private wine club so appealing? 🍇 Lorraine Carrigan shares her perspective on the attraction of clubs like 67 Pall Mall. Would you join a wine club? Follow for more wine insights. #WineClub #WineLifestyle #WineEducation #WineLovers
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San Juan Vineyard
Great new 2025 Rose by San Juan Vineyard. For a long time I recall fondly visiting San Juan Vineyard, one of the historic locations in the Puget Sound AVA. At this site they have old vine Siegerrebe and Madeleine Angevine planted that are really serious wines. Having tasted there before, you are greeted at their 1895 remodeled school house and stunning estate-grown wines. It is a must-visit spot if going to San Juan Island. This house is now owned by the Corliss family. I really enjoyed the 2024 San Juan Vineyard Madeline Angevine (OB, 92) which has loads of texture and freshness. Learn more at https://www.sanjuanvineyard.com/ and here are my reviews of the new wines by San Juan Vineyard. 2023 San Juan Vineyard Madeline Angevine- The delightful 2024 San Juan Vineyard Madeline Angevine shows plenty of texture and vibrant acidity on the palate. Kiwi and wet stone notes parade with kumquat zest and green apple on the palate. Drink 2026-2031- 92 2023 San Juan Vineyard Siegerrebe- The outst
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Whiskey Review: Bushmills The Rare Casks 29-Year Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish Irish Whiskey
Introduction Today, we're diving into something truly special: Bushmills “The Rare Casks” 29-Year-Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish Irish Whiskey. This bottle is part of Bushmills’ Rare Casks series, and this specific release represents their second offering in that line. Distilled on April 6, 1992, aged 12 years in ex-bourbon barrels, and then transferred to Pedro Ximénez casks for an additional 17 years, it’s bottled at 53% ABV (106 proof). With only 500 bottles available and an MSRP of $750, this is as rare as it gets. Brad and I are eager to break this one down. Last week, we reviewed the Bushmills 30-Year-Old, which set a high bar, but this whiskey has its own unique story to tell. Let’s see how it stacks up. This review is taken from our episode " Mad Max: Fury Road / Bushmills Rare Cask 29-Year Irish Whiskey ." Click the link to listen to this review in audio format. Nose Brad: The nose on this whiskey is incredible. There’s a heavy
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California Comes Out on Top at World Beer Cup
May 8, 2026 (Philadelphia, PA) — On April 22, 2026, Brewers Association (BA) convened in Philadelphia, PA to announce and celebrate the winners of the World Beer Cup. In its seventeenth [...]
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INSIDER DEAL! 51% OFF Salz der Erde Rheingau Riesling
Save over $24 a bottle on 91-93 point Riesling from a top Rheingau estate (Georg Breuer). Don’t miss the Salz der Erde ... Read more
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Kirkland Signature Chateauneuf-du-Pape – A Costco QPR Champ?
A new vintage and a higher price, we review the always popular Kirkland Signature Chateauneuf-du-Pape from Costco. A Southern Rhone ... Read more
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Napa County Farm Bureau Announces Return of Summer BBQ on June 20, 2026
Community celebration welcomes all attendees for an evening of food, drinks, live music, and support for local agriculture May 8, 2026 (Napa, CA) — The Napa County Farm Bureau is [...]
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Wine Review: Orangetraube
This rare white variety from Vienna, Austria is produced as a monovarietal wine by only one winery in the world. Let’s explore Orangetraube. Orangetraube Orangetraube wild vines were discovered in Germany and officially designated as a variety in 1840. However, nowadays it’s almost only found in Vienna, Austria with one... Continue reading The post Wine Review: Orangetraube appeared first on The Wine Diplomats .
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video2021 Domaine William Fevre Saint-Bris
🎙️ Host: Advanced Sommelier Laura Koffer & Certified Sommelier Eduardo Dingler 🥂 Join our Discovery Club: https://www.wineaccess.com/discovery-wine-club/ 🍷 Try this Wine: 2021 Domaine William Fevre Saint-Bris https://www.wineaccess.com/catalog/2021-domaine-william-fevre-saint-bris_3c91ef3e-e2c6-439d-b7bf-03d0d7d8911d/?srsltid=AfmBOorTBVRelF3zvprwUqR5fn6bMlcxnxdgMy8V1GYMihPPgpxxBJdW 🍷 Pale straw in the glass. ✨ A lively, aromatic nose, with bright 🍋 citrus, 🍏 crisp green apple, and 🪨 zesty minerality. 🌿 A refreshing touch of grassy herbaceousness complements the wine’s vibrant acidity, making for an energetic, clean finish. 💫 This unique Sauvignon Blanc from Burgundy 🇫🇷 shines with precision and finesse—an elegant, refreshing wine perfect for a 🦪 shellfish tower or 🥗 beet salad. 🍷 Drink now–2026. ⏳✨ 🔔 Subscribe for More Exclusive Wine Discoveries and Reviews!
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video2021 Norris Estate Riesling Ribbon Ridge
🎙️ Host: Advanced Sommelier Laura Koffer & Certified Sommelier Eduardo Dingler 🥂 Join our Discovery Club: https://www.wineaccess.com/discovery-wine-club/ 🍷 Try this Wine: 2021 Norris Estate Riesling Ribbon Ridge https://www.wineaccess.com/catalog/2021-norris-estate-riesling-ribbon-ridge_549c8c27-e9fc-4561-be38-40054200df0d/?srsltid=AfmBOooPNYEW80SjttkxnUo6BAneiMuwju8fXcIFejATNwaQKz0KUfre ✨ Lively and luminous with a platinum sheen in the glass. 🍷 Aromas of mandarin blossom 🍊🌼, citrus peel 🍋, white peach 🍑, and ocean mist 🌊🌫️ lead to a crisp, vibrant palate of ripe stone fruit 🍑🍐 and lively acidity ⚡. The finish is clean ✨ and lasting ⏳. Drink now–2028 🥂📅. 🔔 Subscribe for More Exclusive Wine Discoveries and Reviews!
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video2024 Granbazan Etiqueta Verde Albarino Rias Baixas
🎙️ Host: Advanced Sommelier Laura Koffer & Certified Sommelier Eduardo Dingler 🥂 Join our Discovery Club: https://www.wineaccess.com/discovery-wine-club/ 🍷 Try this Wine: 2024 Granbazan Etiqueta Verde Albarino Rias Baixas https://www.wineaccess.com/catalog/2024-granbazan-etiqueta-verde-albarino-rias-baixas_10aac8d5-e65d-4ddb-9fa4-4b1cdf17165f/?srsltid=AfmBOooJWhbf5As6ogX5_w3j_iEAcZIC_4dJp06qKPOlsxKkOf3ECczq ✨ A bright and inviting golden glimmer. ✨ Refreshing from the start, the wine offers lively aromas of lime zest 🍋, peach blossoms 🌸🍑, and crushed oyster shells 🦪, creating a lovely tension. 🌊 Across the palate, it’s light-bodied yet substantial, with continuing flavors of ripe peach 🍑, nectarine 🍑, and citrus 🍊🍋. It’s all underscored by a saline, marine-breeze freshness 🌊🌬️ that leads to a long finish ⏳✨. Drink now–2030 🥂📅. 🔔 Subscribe for More Exclusive Wine Discoveries and Reviews!
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video2024 Lang & Reed Chenin Blanc Napa Valley
🎙️ Host: Advanced Sommelier Laura Koffer & Certified Sommelier Eduardo Dingler 🥂 Join our Discovery Club: https://www.wineaccess.com/discovery-wine-club/ 🍷 Try this Wine: 2024 Lang & Reed Chenin Blanc Napa Valley https://www.wineaccess.com/catalog/2024-lang-reed-chenin-blanc-napa-valley_b9fb7105-75aa-4ae1-aad1-be7788535ce4/?srsltid=AfmBOoqQ2BjPwP63tlEGI31JoP_5oInwhtWBg-Q519Blu6E6oHzBVjZ0 ✨ Bright and charismatic, with a lively pale gold at the core. ✨ Aromas of freshly zested Meyer lemon 🍋, chamomile 🌼, and ginger 🫚 are balanced by white florals 🤍🌸 and spice 🌿. The mouthfeel is pristine and playful 💫, with notes of stone fruit 🍑, citrus 🍊🍋, and candied spice 🍬🌶️, framed by zippy acidity ⚡ and a long, lasting finish ⏳✨. Drink now–2030 🥂📅. 🔔 Subscribe for More Exclusive Wine Discoveries and Reviews!
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video2024 Fontanavecchia Falanghina Benevento
🎙️ Host: Advanced Sommelier Laura Koffer & Certified Sommelier Eduardo Dingler 🥂 Join our Discovery Club: https://www.wineaccess.com/discovery-wine-club/ 🍷 Try this Wine: 2024 Fontanavecchia Falanghina Benevento https://www.wineaccess.com/catalog/2024-fontanavecchia-falanghina-benevento_95eebb9c-7e59-457c-ba5d-a4b96cd1d17d/?srsltid=AfmBOopbAPj77cOaSnOtHPzNDY7BveiUePehgKxq43JxYQoSwxZNTxxj ✨ Pale straw with subtle green reflections 💚🥂. The nose opens to lemon zest 🍋, white peach 🍑, and delicate white florals 🤍🌸, layered with sea spray 🌊 and herbal freshness 🌿. On the palate, bright, driven acidity ⚡ and a finely wrought texture—notes of green apple 🍏, pear 🍐, and stone fruit 🍑 framed by a chalky, almost saline minerality 🪨🌊. The mid-palate is lightly generous ✨, pivoting to a clean, vivid finish 💫 where citrus peel 🍋 and a faint almond note 🌰 linger. Drink now–2028 🥂📅. 🔔 Subscribe for More Exclusive Wine Discoveries and Reviews!
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video2021 Cantina del Farnio Chianti Montalbano Riserva
🎙️ Host: Advanced Sommelier Laura Koffer & Certified Sommelier Eduardo Dingler 🥂 Join our Discovery Club: https://www.wineaccess.com/discovery-wine-club/ 🍷 Try this Wine: 2021 Cantina del Farnio Chianti Montalbano Riserva https://www.wineaccess.com/catalog/2021-cantina-del-farnio-chianti-montalbano-riserva_88889856-13f7-4ce5-b3c2-0ad7e01167b2/?srsltid=AfmBOoo7bsEMRnBBf31tPUSx5LfWe73BVebFgfpw5W2GqBJXS8F6UYHd ✨ Deep ruby ❤️🍷 with flashes of garnet ❤️🔥. Opening with a lifted, classically styled bouquet 🌹 of sour cherry 🍒, red plum 🍑, and dried violet 💜🌸, accented by hints of leather 🧥, tobacco 🍂, and wild fennel 🌿. The palate is medium-bodied 🍷 and finely structured ✨, with flavors of tart red fruit 🍒🍎, crushed herbs 🌿, and a touch of earth 🌎. Firm, well-integrated tannins 💫 lend grip without heaviness, while a subtle thread of oak 🌳 adds warmth 🔥 and polish ✨. Traditional, balanced ⚖️, and distinctly Tuscan 🇮🇹🍇. Drink now–2032 🥂📅. 🔔 Subscribe for More Exclu
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video2022 Overshine Zinfandel Maple Vineyard Dry Creek Valley
🎙️ Host: Advanced Sommelier Laura Koffer & Certified Sommelier Eduardo Dingler 🥂 Join our Discovery Club: https://www.wineaccess.com/discovery-wine-club/ 🍷 Try this Wine: 2022 Overshine Zinfandel Maple Vineyard Dry Creek Valley https://www.wineaccess.com/catalog/2022-overshine-zinfandel-maple-vineyard-dry-creek-valley_b87c4c9c-d12e-4a90-a9c5-2c45968f4107/?srsltid=AfmBOooy0EgQ1QyKmd9AlQgaMZ3f82j3Zonfbg4m3ebgOuQrXpeVz-KI ✨ Fleshy, playful, and balanced ⚖️, with a bright ruby center ❤️🍷. Aromas burst with purple and red florals 💜🌹❤️, bramble 🌿, and cherry 🍒, with a kiss of Damson plum 🍑 and a parade of herbs 🌿🌱. The mouthfeel is plush ☁️ and fruit-driven 🍇 at the mid-palate, resolving with spice 🌶️ and complexity ✨, silky tannins 💫, and a lasting finish ⏳🍷. Drink now–2033 🥂📅. 🔔 Subscribe for More Exclusive Wine Discoveries and Reviews!
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video2022 Les Carrieres de Mezy Cuvee de la Reserve Sancerre Rouge
🎙️ Host: Advanced Sommelier Laura Koffer & Certified Sommelier Eduardo Dingler 🥂 Join our Discovery Club: https://www.wineaccess.com/discovery-wine-club/ 🍷 Try this Wine: 2022 Les Carrieres de Mezy Cuvee de la Reserve Sancerre Rouge https://www.wineaccess.com/catalog/2022-les-carrieres-de-mezy-cuvee-de-la-reserve-sancerre-rouge_e6dee9f9-97ca-4777-93a9-c46ccfe77415/?srsltid=AfmBOorabIDICrz2nrLn1YIEpqxzXVTR0-nGnIIHwimFXxiyfZLTNtvX ✨ Brilliant ruby ❤️🍷 with a translucent edge, this wine shows an aromatic mix of wild strawberry 🍓, red cherry 🍒, and crushed cranberry ❤️🍇, laced with rose petal 🌹, dried thyme 🌿, and a faint touch of earth 🌎. The palate is lively ⚡ and finely detailed ✨—pure red fruit 🍓🍒 carried by bright acidity 🍋 and delicate, chalky tannins 🪨 that give the wine lift and structure 💫. Subtle notes of tea leaf 🍃, forest floor 🌲🍂, and gentle spice 🌶️ add savory complexity ✨, leading to a clean, mineral-driven finish 🪨🌊. Light on its feet 💃 yet expressiv
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video2016 Bodegas Olarra Laztana Gran Reserva Rioja
🎙️ Host: Advanced Sommelier Laura Koffer & Certified Sommelier Eduardo Dingler 🥂 Join our Discovery Club: https://www.wineaccess.com/discovery-wine-club/ 🍷 Try this Wine: 2016 Bodegas Olarra Laztana Gran Reserva Rioja https://www.wineaccess.com/catalog/2016-laztana-gran-reserva-rioja_cf148775-7a6e-4bda-b241-f5813552494c/?srsltid=AfmBOoq9wJe9QFlAp7SOeToPjh67C9dLdYeBW1DyPj4IDfMoji7SkxgS ✨ Medium ruby-crimson center ❤️🍷, with shades of garnet at the rim 💎. The nose has an integrated approach of blackcurrants 🫐, wild sage 🌿, dried cherry 🍒, black tea 🍂, red plum skin 🍑, dried orange peel 🍊, and dusty, rocky soil 🪨. The periphery offers some sappy-sweet tones of resinous herbs 🌿 from the wine’s time in new barrels 🪵, with dried red flowers 🌹 and a kiss of licorice 🍬. Expansive with a full palate 🌊🍷, medium in body ⚖️, this Rioja 🇪🇸 plays an ode to the more restrained style of the past 📜, with its 13.5% ABV 🍷. The complexity ✨, length ⏳, and integrated development mak
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