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A Wine Lover’s Diary, part 1026: Street Legal in London Now!

Monday, June 30th: My British passport arrived – after weeks of agonising back-and-forth over documents with His Majesty’s Passport Office. Other arrivals today: our friend Zoltan from Bucharest and his travelling companion Dr. Enno Lippold, whom I knew from his … Continue reading →

A NEW CHAPTER FOR CANADA’S LONGEST RUNNING NATIONAL WINE COMPETITION

A NEW CHAPTER FOR CANADA’S LONGEST RUNNING NATIONAL WINE COMPETITION The All Canadian Wine Championship (ACWC), Canada’s longest running national wine championship has entered an exciting new chapter with new leadership, renewed momentum, and an overwhelming support from wineries across the country. Led by the new Director Tanya Sammut, this years championship welcomed more than ... Read more The post A NEW CHAPTER FOR CANADA’S LONGEST RUNNING NATIONAL WINE COMPETITION first appeared on My VanCity .

Motivational Monday: Emerson’s Timeless Wisdom for Boulder

Quote of the Day: “Though we travel the world over to find the beautiful, we must carry it with us, or we find it not.” — Ralph Waldo Emerson Boulder has no shortage of beautiful places. The Flatirons catching the first light of morning. A quiet trail before the crowds arrive. The sound of Boulder […] The post Motivational Monday: Emerson’s Timeless Wisdom for Boulder first appeared on About Boulder County Colorado - Visitor and Local Guide to Boulder County Colorado .

A quiet return to taste and time

Geuwels isn’t the kind of place you rush through. Right from the start, something about it just makes you slow down and take things in.

Recent Russian shelling destroys Ukrainian wine warehouse

On the night of July 2, a Russian strike on Kyiv destroyed the central warehouse of the OKWINE wine store chain and the distributor Wine Hunters. The company reported that this was one of the hardest days for the team: rescue workers were still on the scene, so it was impossible to immediately assess the exact extent of the damage. OKWINE is one of Ukraine’s largest specialized wine retail chains, founded in 2012. According to the company, the chain comprises more than 140 wine stores in 32 cities, offering a selection of over 4,000 SKUs; its team includes more than 700 professional sommeliers and cavistes. The group of companies plays a role in shaping wine culture: OKWINE School trains both industry professionals and the company’s own staff. The chain’s importer and distributor is its affiliate, Wine Hunters. This is not the first strike against the group’s business: in December 2025,…

Fontodi Chianti Classico 2012 Review

This wine is a Chianti Classico from Fontodi and the 2012 vintage. The 2012 vintage is a classic one in […] The post Fontodi Chianti Classico 2012 Review appeared first on Grape Observer Wine Review .

Le denominazioni hanno ancora senso? Forse è arrivato il momento di ripensarne il ruolo

Le denominazioni di origine rappresentano uno dei pilastri del vino italiano, ma in un contesto segnato dal cambiamento climatico, dall'evoluzione della viticoltura e da nuove esigenze qualitative è legittimo chiedersi se gli attuali disciplinari siano ancora pienamente adeguati. Una riflessione sul ruolo di DOC, DOCG e IGT, sull'importanza dei Consorzi e sulla necessità di coniugare tutela dell'identità territoriale, sostenibilità e capacità di innovare, affinché le denominazioni continuino a valorizzare il territorio senza trasformarsi in un limite per i produttori più virtuosi. L'articolo Le denominazioni hanno ancora senso? Forse è arrivato il momento di ripensarne il ruolo proviene da Wine Blog Roll - Il Blog del Vino Italiano .

La Masserie, la storia dei vitigni Pallagrello e Casavecchia nel territorio che fu un tempo la Campania Felix

Giuseppe Carusone proviene dal mondo dell’edilizia e, prima di cimentarsi nel progetto La Masserie voluto fortemente in onore dei nonni che producevano vino sfuso per gli abitanti di Bellona e dintorni, mai avrebbe pensato che quell’azienda sarebbe diventata la sua ragione di vita, in particolare per la figlia Sara. Dalla ristrutturazione di un vecchio casolare […]

CMA being urged to investigate UK beer market

A new report published today by CAMRA shows how independent brewers are being excluded from bars across the UK, and sets out the case for Competition and Markets Authority action. Beer in the UK is the authoritative consumer view on how the UK beer scene actually works — or doesn’t work — for beer drinkers […] The post CMA being urged to investigate UK beer market first appeared on Beer Today . The post CMA being urged to investigate UK beer market appeared first on Beer Today .

Birranova Beer Fest 2026, programma completo e tutte le novità dell’evento

Dal 10 al 13 luglio torna il Birranova Beer Fest 2026. Scopri il programma completo, le novità, oltre 250 birre alla spina, street food e Birratona.

California Rays strike early with rallies in first and second to beat Napa Valley Baseball Club, go on to take tournament title after coming up short last year

The California Rays beat Napa Valley Baseball Club 19U on Sunday, 12-6, and then went on to win the 48th annual Bill Buckner Memorial 4th of July tournament with a 9-0 win over San Bruno VFW. The post California Rays strike early with rallies in first and second to beat Napa Valley Baseball Club, go on to take tournament title after coming up short last year appeared first on Napa Sports News .

Crimea | Storia di una penisola di vigne fra civiltà, guerre e attentati

Lo scorso lunedì sera, poco prima delle nove, un ordigno rudimentale è esploso nell’atrio di un edificio residenziale di Monaco . Due adulti sono rimasti gravemente feriti, insieme a un ragazzo. Secondo quanto riferito da diverse testate francesi e ucraine, … continua »

Sisu Chardonnay 2024

Wine review: Sisu Chardonnay 2024 Meet the Sisu Chardonnay 2024, the debut release from Sisu in the Coal River Valley, Tasmania, and honestly, what a way to arrive. This is… The post Sisu Chardonnay 2024 appeared first on The Cheeky Vino wine blog .

Let's Debunk Beer Myths! German hops and UK hops are essentially taste all the same

Lidl Wine Tour and Keen Prices Elsewhere

With the spotlight also shining brightly on Portugal The post Lidl Wine Tour and Keen Prices Elsewhere appeared first on MidWeek Wines .

How the Colonists Shaped American Beer

Beer has been an important staple of humanity for millennia. But how was beer important to the American colonists starting a new life in a distant place? The colonies lacked the comforts and foods of their homeland. How did they adapt and through this adaptation, change the drink they loved so much? In this episode, […] The post How the Colonists Shaped American Beer first appeared on All About Beer .

Fort Berens Estate Winery: Where Mountain Views Meet Exceptional Wine

Spotlight: Fort Berens Winery, Lillooet