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Breaking News July 1st: On the 50th Anniversary of the “Judgment of Paris” Tasting (CA vs. French Wines), Virginia Wines Post the Highest Scores in All Categories, at a Blind Judging at Le Cordon Bleu in Paris!
Wine Writer Frank Morgan Reports on How Virginia Wines “Showed up–and Showed Off in Paris Wine blogger Frank Morgan (“Drink What YOU Like”) just returned from having co-organized a landmark tasting of Virginia wines in a blind tasting against comparable French counterparts, at Le Cordon Bleu in Paris. He writes, “What began as an idea […]
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Auckland Sommelier wins MICHELIN Guide Special Award
Matthew Aitchison, General Manager and Sommelier of The French Café in Auckland, has been awarded the MICHELIN Guide Sommelier Award. Yesterday’s announcement marked the MICHELIN Guide’s first expansion into Oceania, and the inaugural selection spans Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch and Queenstown. Aitchinson received one of three MICHELIN Guide Special Awards – the Sommelier Award – acknowledging...
videoItalian Wines Worth Buying in 2026: 11 Top Picks!
In this video, John Jackson, DipWSET a/k/a Attorney Somm shares some of his favorite Italian wines from the past 6 months. This video discusses red wines, white wines, a variety of Italian wine regions and styles and wines at numerous prices points. 00:00 Introduction 00:11 Tenuta San Leonardo Vigneti delle Dolomiti IGT 01:51 Girolamo Russo Etna Rosso a Rina 03:00 Michele Satta "Piastraia" Bolgheri Superiore 04:56 Vietti Derthona Timarasso Colli Tortonesi 06:14 Produttori del Barbaresco 08:12 Livio Sassetti Pertimali Brunello di Montalcino and Livio Sassetti "Mulino" Brunello di Montalcino 09:00 Avignonesi Vino Nobile de Montepulciano 10:00 La Spinetta Ca' di Pian Barbera d'Asti 11:19 Avignonesi Caggio Ipsus Chianti Classico Gran Selezione 12:38 Mastroberardino Radici Taurasi NAPA VALLEY DECODED: New Book from Attorney Somm Whether you want to discover affordable, high‑quality Cabernets, navigate all 17 AVAs plus Pritchard Hill with confidence, better understand your own palate and t
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Spinifex opens The Yard Bar
Image supplied: Spinifex Brewing Co " data-large-file="https://www.beerandbrewer.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Untitled-design-12.png" /> Spinifex Brewing Co opens The Yard Bar to showcase innovation, strengthen community connections and enhance visitor experiences. The post Spinifex opens The Yard Bar appeared first on Beer & Brewer .
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Mick Gibb appointed Brewers Association CEO
Pictured: Mick Gibb. Image supplied: Brewers Association " data-large-file="https://www.beerandbrewer.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Mick-Gibb-resized.webp" /> Mick Gibb will join the Brewers Association after four years leading the Night Time Industries Association. The post Mick Gibb appointed Brewers Association CEO appeared first on Beer & Brewer .
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Christchurch-based group acquires Volstead Brewing Co.
New owners acquire Volstead, investing in Christchurch's independent brewing, hospitality and the future of craft beer. The post Christchurch-based group acquires Volstead Brewing Co. appeared first on Beer & Brewer .
videoUnleash Your Inner Sommelier!
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videoPineapple Upside Down Cake Wine
Gonna make a 1 gallon test batch of pineapple upside down cake wine. During the first 3 days give your musk a good stir, and to break up the fruit cap that will form if you are not using straining bags. Rack into secondary after 5 - 7 days, and continue to rack every 8 - 12 weeks until clear. Degas, back sweeten, bottle let age for at least 12 months total frpm start to finish. Next steps in the wine making process: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbtJa2CkkSCQ9KtwQyEfAhqchJAZlP_Yk Consider becoming a supporting member of DIY Fermentation by joining: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=60754647 Or Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyogN69ayejYnRaQC3eZsxg/join JOIN for $1.99 or $4.99/mo. to receive a loyalty badge and your name in green. See each level for other perks. Use a PC or Android, close chat & click JOIN. Amazon affiliate product information. As an Amazon Associate & BrewDemon Affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases. My current winemaking setup: B
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Pentire: Botanical, Distilled 0% Spirits
The post Pentire: Botanical, Distilled 0% Spirits appeared first on Dhall & Nash Fine Wines .
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Brew Day and Tasting Notes: Summer Somewhere 2025 White Ale
Discontinued beers can be a funny thing. Sometimes they are romanticized by many. Sometimes they are remembered by a few. One beer a lot of friends my age miss that is otherwise forgotten about is Samuel Adams White Ale. Consider Sam makes numerous Belgian witbiers, I never understood why their original White Ale was discontinued and never brought back. Then after doing some research I found out that White Ale used TEN different spices and botanicals: orange and lemon peel, dried plum, grains of paradise, coriander, anise, hibiscus, rose hips, tamarind, and vanilla. That probably explains it then. With two other light, summer beers on, this would be the 2025 vintage of Summer Somewhere. I got the idea to clone White Ale when the beer was mentioned on a group text. I went as far as to offer to brew a 10-gallon batch and bottle condition half to share. I haven't had White Ale since at least 2010. I remember the beer tasting like Sam Summer , but with added orange and coriander. That was
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Watermelon Margarita Cocktail
Fresh, juicy watermelon at it’s best makes for an amazing summer libation in this Watermelon Margarita Cocktail. I published this post several years ago and like many recently it was time for a redo. I hope the day will come when I will look at photos that are 4-5 years old and not feel like... The post Watermelon Margarita Cocktail appeared first on Creative Culinary .
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If Your Taproom Only Serves Beer, You’re Turning Customers Away
In this piece, I share an observation. Call it an opinion. The quality of the non-beer beverages you serve in your taproom says a lot about your brewery
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Understanding Wine Notes and Tasting Terms
Let’s be honest: wine can sometimes sound a little overwhelming and over the top. If you’ve ever read a wine label or heard someone describe a wine as having “bright acidity with a long leather finish and notes of stone fruit,” you might have quietly nodded while wondering what exactly you’.. Read More
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Poberaj Wines
Jure Poberaj of Poberaj Wines Photos by Kelly Turso Jure Poberaj came to the United States when he was 6 years old. He was born in Slovenia not far from the Northeastern border of Italy. His family moved to Washington D C where he lived until pursuing a finance degree at Portland State University. The beauty and outdoor sports of the Columbia Gorge caused him to make the West Coast home, first in Hood River, OR and then in White Salmon, WA. He was a cook at Celilo Restaurant until he and his partner Nina opened a bakery in White Salmon. After several years making bread for the bakery, Jure decided the winemaking lifestyle was more to his liking. He went to Northeastern Italy to spend time with his pioneering winemaker uncle, Josko Gravner. After returning from Italy and completing a winemaking certificate from Cornell University, Jure launched his Poberaj Wines label in 2020. What Jure learned from his uncle was a winemaking style that predates
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Bosco de' Medici Winery - Pompeiano Rosso IGT "Pompeii" 2024
di Luciano Pignataro Ci sono piccole cose che spiegano quanto sia difficile, ma bello, il nostro Paese. Per esempio il fatto che Pompei – sì, Pompei – non rientri nella DOC Vesuvio. Vista da Marte, l’applicazione di questa denominazione potrebbe essere tranquillamente estesa a tutta la Campania, per quello che è successo nei secoli e soprattutto per la notorietà di questo vulcano e della famosa eruzione del 79 dopo Cristo. Ho chiesto più volte il motivo, ma non ce n'è alcuno valido se non la spiegazione, molto italiana e moltissimo meridionale, di ridurre il più possibile i benefici della propria unicità. Il che aveva una spiegazione logica in un mondo in cui il mercato era strettamente locale. Ma oggi, nel mondo connesso, è mai possibile ragionare in questo modo? Ma soprattutto, perché una cosa che poteva essere valida nel Dopoguerra non può essere adeguata alla realtà che cambia? Vabbè, esiste comunque la IGT Pompeiano e questo rosso di cui vi parlo questa settimana è prodotto da Bos
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Howard Park Leston Shiraz 2024
Part of Howard Park’s Distinguished Sites range. Winemaking remains the same as previous vintages with parcels fermented in open vats and closed stainless steel before 18 months maturation in French […]
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Sicut Erat 2024 – La Contralta
Vino: Sicut erat Varietale: 100% Vermentino. Denominazione: Isola dei Nuraghi I.G.T.. Titolo alcolometrico: 14% vol. Annata: 2023. Temperatura di servizio: 14° – 16° C. Valutazione: 91/100 — Altre etichette dell’azienda in Guida (Di)Vino — LA CONTRALTA SP 66 – Località Enas-Zappallì 07020 Loiri Porto San Paolo (SS) – SARDINIA – ITALY Phone +39 349 6806547 […] L'articolo Sicut Erat 2024 – La Contralta proviene da The Wolf Post Wine Magazine .
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Sicut Erat 2024 – La Contralta
Wine: Sicut erat Variety composition: 100% Vermentino. Denomination: Isola dei Nuraghi I.G.T.. Alcoholic strength: 14% vol. Vintage: 2024. Serving temperature: 14° – 16° C. Rating: 91/100 — Other company labels in Wine Guide — LA CONTRALTA SP 66 – Località Enas-Zappallì 07020 Loiri Porto San Paolo (SS) – SARDINIA – ITALY Phone +39 349 6806547 […] L'articolo Sicut Erat 2024 – La Contralta proviene da The Wolf Post Wine Magazine .
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Your First Step Behind the Bar: Getting Started in Bartending with No Experience
If you’ve ever thought bartending looked like a fun, flexible, and creative way to earn money, but didn’t know how to break in, good news: You don’t need years of experience to get started.
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INSIDER DEAL! 94-Point Dunham Cellars Columbia Valley Syrah
Save $17.50 a bottle on this fantastic Syrah with multiple 93 and 94-point scores! Don’t miss the 2021 Dunham Cellars ... Read more
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Highlights: Gallo of Sonoma Frei Ranch Vineyard Single Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2001
Pleasantly surprised by this older Californian Cabernet. Gallo of Sonoma Frei Ranch Vineyard Single Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2001 Dry Creek
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Afternoon Brief, July 1
Sonoma County’s Wine Industry Set to Unify: Sonoma County Winegrowers (SCW) and Sonoma County Vintners (SCV) today announced the alignment of their winery membership programs to strengthen collaboration and create a more unified voice for Sonoma County wine...
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Hitting the Road
Plan the perfect Sonoma County road trip with scenic drives through wine country, the redwoods, and the coast, plus wineries, dining, and local stops.
videoA $125 bottle or an undiscovered wine under $30? Gary Vee says the buyer has the power.
A $125 bottle or an undiscovered wine under $30? Gary Vee says the buyer has the power. @garyvee believes some of the most exciting wine value is coming from regions the wider market still overlooks, including Australia and New Zealand. Famous labels may get the attention, but the biggest opportunities often exist before everybody else catches on. For wine lovers searching for quality without paying for hype, this is the homework worth doing. Comment GARY VEE below and we’ll send the full episode directly to your DMs. Which wine region is still criminally underrated? #GaryVee #AustralianWine #NewZealandWine #AffordableWine #WineRecommendations #WineBuying #WineEducation #GotSomme