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Kirkland Wine Reviews: Value Red Wines from Costco
This is the last (at least for now) in a series of articles reviewing the Kirkland wines from Costco. Previously, I reviewed the sparkling and the white wines available at my local Costco here in Houston, and today I publish … Continue reading →
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Declaration of Connection
250 Years of the Wine That Unites Us By Jim Trezise, President, Wine America A Tribute to America, Wine and Friends As we Americans pause to celebrate the ideals, people, [...]
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VAT campaign petition passes milestone
The VAT’s The Problem campaign has hit a significant milestone with the number of signatures on a petition to get hospitality VAT lowered to 10%, passing the 250,000 mark. The campaign — spearheaded by chef Tom Kerridge and supported by UKHospitality, the British Beer and Pub Association, the British Institute of Innkeeping, and CODE Hospitality […] The post VAT campaign petition passes milestone first appeared on Beer Today . The post VAT campaign petition passes milestone appeared first on Beer Today .
videoOne of the Worst Chips I’ve Ever Had vs. One of the Best | 365 vs. Ruffles #365 #ruffles
One of the Worst Chips I’ve Ever Had vs. One of the Best | 365 vs. Ruffles #365 #ruffles Santé, James © 2026 James Melendez / James the Wine Guy — All Rights Reserved. **** Social Networks LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamespmelendez/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/james_melendez_jamesthewineguy/ WordPress: http://jamesthewineguy.wordpress.com/ YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/jamesthewineguy Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jameswineguy/ Twitter: http://twitter.com/jamesthewineguy
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A Brief History of Beer’s Important (and Complicated) Place in America
Although this country was founded on beer, we’ve had a complicated relationship with it from day one. When I say America was founded on beer, that’s not as much of a hyperbole as you might think. William Bradford, a settler who sailed over on the Mayflower, wrote in his diary in 1622 that the decision […] The post A Brief History of Beer’s Important (and Complicated) Place in America first appeared on All About Beer .
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Weingut Frank, one of the stars of Austria’s Weinviertel region
Website: https://www.weingutfrank.at/englishhome Frank is a family winery that’s been going since 1724. They’re currently farming 23 hectares of vines, and
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The wines of Weingut Kurz, Weinviertel, Austria
Website: https://www.weingutkurz.at/ Eric Kurz (pictured above) is the third generation in this family winery, and makes 80% white wines and 20%
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Les spiritueux, à la peine, demandent de la stabilité à l’État
Recul en grandes surfaces, léger mieux en cafés et restaurants : la consommation de spiritueux reste à la peine en France, indiquent les représentants d’un secteur qui fait valoir son « rôle économique et culturel » et réclame un cadre réglementaire et fiscal stable. En 2025, les ventes en grande distribution ont reculé à nouveau, […] Cet article Les spiritueux, à la peine, demandent de la stabilité à l’État est apparu en premier sur Terre de Vins .
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Best Summertime Hikes by Water in Boulder, Colorado
Where to Hike When Boulder Heats Up When summer temperatures climb in Boulder, locals know one of the best ways to stay cool is to head toward the water. Fortunately, Boulder offers an incredible collection of trails that follow creeks, pass waterfalls, circle lakes, and wind through shaded canyons. The combination of flowing water, cooler […] The post Best Summertime Hikes by Water in Boulder, Colorado first appeared on About Boulder County Colorado - Visitor and Local Guide to Boulder County Colorado .
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Watermelon Mint Mojito
The perfect summer libation; a Watermelon Mint Mojito Cocktail is a great antidote to the heat of the day. Best to wait until watermelons are at their peak! The thing about summer fruit and veggies that you don’t grow yourself that drives me nuts? How to tell if their quality will be summer fresh or... The post Watermelon Mint Mojito appeared first on Creative Culinary .
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A trio of impressive Pet Nats from UK winery Westwell
Westwell are nailing Pet Nat. Everyone makes one, and sometimes they are accidentally good. But to do it well consistently
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The Evolving Landscape of European Craft Beer
Mat Sandoval of Living Haus Beer Co. interviews Oli Banks of Stigbergets Bryggeri. Banks discusses his journey from the UK to Sweden, his role in expanding the brewery, and his focus on quality and efficiency. He highlights the importance of ingredient selection, particularly hops like Citra and Mosaic, and the impact of beer festivals on […] The post The Evolving Landscape of European Craft Beer first appeared on All About Beer .
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Beat the Heat: Your Official Guide to Summer’s Biggest Secret—Chilled Red Wine
Summer is here. The days are long, the grill is fired up, and the last thing on your mind is a heavy, room-temperature red wine that feels more like a sweater than a refreshment. So you reach for the rosé or the Sauvignon Blanc. Again. But what if you’re a red wine lover at heart? […] The post Beat the Heat: Your Official Guide to Summer’s Biggest Secret—Chilled Red Wine appeared first on Wine Bounty .
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Managing the late season threat of Spotted Wing Drosophila
Spotted Wing Drosophila (SWD) has been a consistent late season concern for UK vineyards, notably since its discovery in southeast England in 2012. Unlike the common fruit fly that targets damaged or overripe fruit, Drosophila suzukii is equipped with a serrated ovipositor capable of laying eggs directly into healthy berries. For growers, SWD represents a […] The post Managing the late season threat of Spotted Wing Drosophila appeared first on Vineyard Magazine .
video94-Point Petit Verdot | Hawk and Horse Vineyards 2023 | Red Hills Lake County #lakecounty
94-Point Petit Verdot | Hawk and Horse Vineyards 2023 | Red Hills Lake County Santé, James © 2026 James Melendez / James the Wine Guy — All Rights Reserved. **** Social Networks LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamespmelendez/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/james_melendez_jamesthewineguy/ WordPress: http://jamesthewineguy.wordpress.com/ YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/jamesthewineguy Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jameswineguy/ Twitter: http://twitter.com/jamesthewineguy
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Review: The Whisky Exchange Rum Show 2025
The 5th edition of the Rum Show happened on the 18th and 19th of July at the same location, Glaziers Hall near London Bridge. I joined the trade session that took place on Friday between 12PM and 4PM and a little bit of the evening session for the public which happened between 5:30PM and 9:30PM. … More Review: The Whisky Exchange Rum Show 2025
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[Escapade # 2 ] Sideways en Médoc
Pour bien préparer vos vacances et découvrir le vin autrement, la rédaction de Terre de Vins a compilé les meilleures adresses de chaque région. Aujourd’hui, découvrez une escapade dans le Médoc pour arpenter les vignes à pied ou en courant. Suivez le guide ! Château Lagrange | TOP 100 Architecture & paysage Cette propriété incarne […] Cet article [Escapade # 2 ] Sideways en Médoc est apparu en premier sur Terre de Vins .
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Müller Thurgau: 64 wines competing in the 23rd competition
The awards ceremony will take place on Thursday, July 2 in Cembra, as part of the opening of the 39th edition of Müller Thurgau: Vino di Montagna. A great surprise from the 2025 vintage, for a wine proving to be increasingly contemporary and possessing all the qualities to be appreciated by an international audience. L'articolo Müller Thurgau: 64 wines competing in the 23rd competition proviene da Wine Meridian .
videothe perfect Piña Colada
National Pina Colada Day! #cocktails #rum #bartender
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Your Frankly A Bit Too Humid Post-Canada Day 2026 Doldrums Edition Of The Beery News Notes
Happy day after Canada Day! I’ve been hiding in the basement near the air conditioner outlet myself. Because Wednesday days off are the worst of the days off in the schedule, aren’t they. But it’s still a day off for so many so we should not begrudge the lack of mail delivery and all that … Continue reading "Your Frankly A Bit Too Humid Post-Canada Day 2026 Doldrums Edition Of The Beery News Notes"
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Soca-Rel Escursac 2024
Alan Nance finds that the colour of respite from the summer heat is also red
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How Kurt Josef Zalto engineered the Shape of Taste
A wine glass is never neutral, and Josephinenhütte has built an entire philosophy around that idea: The Shape of Taste. At its center is the Josephine collection’s signature bend, a calculated form Kurt Josef Zalto spent 30 years refining through hundreds of prototypes. Mouth blown by hand, each of the ten shapes acts as a … The post How Kurt Josef Zalto engineered the Shape of Taste appeared first on World Of Fine Wine .
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Steady Rolling Man tops We Are Beer poll
Steady Rolling Man from DEYA Brewing Co has been voted number one British Beer of 2026 in We Are Beer’s annual Top 50 UK Beer Awards. The award draws votes from a panel of more than 150 beer experts, and over 6,000 drinkers and trade professionals. Now in its third year, the scheme celebrates the best-selling, […] The post Steady Rolling Man tops We Are Beer poll first appeared on Beer Today . The post Steady Rolling Man tops We Are Beer poll appeared first on Beer Today .
videoWhy Maremma Has Historically Been Underappreciated | Wine Enthusiast Podcast Episode 221
This is an excerpt from Episode 221 of the Wine Enthusiast Podcast. View the full episode here: https://youtu.be/_W_4RnLjOU0 Magazine Director Ryan Grim sits down with WE Writers-at-Large for a chat about Bardolino, Maremma, and Mamoiada. Is there a guest you want us to interview? A topic you want us to cover? We want to hear from you! Email us at podcast@wineenthusiast.com. Remember to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. Go to WineEnthusiast.com for the latest beverage industry coverage and all the tools you need to bring your love of wine to life. Visit our website: https://www.wineenthusiast.com/ Stay connected! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wineenthusiast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WineEnthusiast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/WineEnthusiast Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/wineenthusiast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wineenthusiast