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Behind the Cork™ - Zaca Mesa Z Cuvee
2019 Zaca Mesa Z Cuvée ($15) Zaca Mesa Winery & Vineyards was founded in 1973 by John Cushman and five friends, who purchased the property the year prior. As the third winery established in Santa Barbara County, experimentation was an integral part of Zaca Mesa’s early days. Several different varieties were planted to see which grapes would be the best suited to the estate’s unique terroir. After many trials, Zaca Mesa’s first winemaker, Ken Brown, planted Syrah in 1978, establishing Zaca Mesa as the first to plant Syrah in Santa Barbara County. This block of Syrah remains the oldest Syrah block on the Central Coast and is now known as the Black Bear Block. These grapes were purely estate-grown across unique blocks. Syrah comes from the high, flat tabletop of the Mesa Block (1,400 feet elevation). Grenache is harvested from the sloped, shale-loam soils of the Cushman Block . Old-vine Mourvèdre and Cinsault are selected from the Chapel and Mariposa blocks respectively. Each of the four
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Mid-strength, full flavour
Mid-strength beer is continuing to grow, as drinkers embrace how moderation fits into their lifestyles. The post Mid-strength, full flavour appeared first on Beer & Brewer .
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BrewDog CEO steps down
BrewDog CEO James Taylor has left his role at the Scottish brewery. Just under four months since the business was acquired by US-based Tilray Brands. Taylor was appointed to the role at BrewDog last March. He took on the role at the same time as Lauren Carrol was appointed as COO. She will now help...
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Hannes Malfait | St Bernadus
Talk title: The history, and story, behind Belgian beer Location: Main StageTime: TBC Hannes Malfait is the sales and Export Manager for Europe at the renowned Belgian abbey-style brewery, Brewery St.Bernardus. In this role, he frequently serves as an official brand ambassador, hosting guided tastings, beer dinners, and promotional events internationally.
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Tom Bott | Signature Brew
Talk title: State of the nation Tom will deliver a state of the nation address, looking at both how Signature Brew and the wider industry has changed in the last 8 years. Tom analyses the stages of growth his own London-based business has experienced, along with the challenges and opportunities they’ve encountered along the way. He...
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Matty McMullen | The Brand Weaver Collective
Talk title: Know Your Brand’s Place (And Own It)Your beer is good. Your branding looks great. So why isn’t the brand growing?The reality for many breweries is that great beer and great design are no longer enough on their own. The brands making progress today are the ones that understand exactly where they belong in the...
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Jack Coomber | The Brand Weaver Collective
Talk title: Know Your Brand’s Place (And Own It)Your beer is good. Your branding looks great. So why isn’t the brand growing?The reality for many breweries is that great beer and great design are no longer enough on their own. The brands making progress today are the ones that understand exactly where they belong in the...
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Harrie Kelly | The Brand Weaver Collective
Talk title: Know Your Brand’s Place (And Own It)Your beer is good. Your branding looks great. So why isn’t the brand growing?The reality for many breweries is that great beer and great design are no longer enough on their own. The brands making progress today are the ones that understand exactly where they belong in the...
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Tim Weaver | The Brand Weaver Collective
Talk title: Know Your Brand’s Place (And Own It)Your beer is good. Your branding looks great. So why isn’t the brand growing?The reality for many breweries is that great beer and great design are no longer enough on their own. The brands making progress today are the ones that understand exactly where they belong in the...
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The GDO must work on trust, not just on price
Giuseppe Acella, beverage buyer at Maiora, explains how large scale retail is rethinking shelf space and assortment to build trust, without reducing everything to the discount lever. L'articolo The GDO must work on trust, not just on price proviene da Wine Meridian .
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Andy Parker | Elusive Brewing
Talk title: AI and its role in your brewery Location: Main StageTime: TBC Andy Parker transitioned from a decorated homebrewing career to founding one of the most respected independent breweries in the country. Based in Finchampstead, Berkshire, Elusive Brewing is officially hitting double digits in 2026. An award-winning brewer, and the producer of countless award-winning...
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From 900 to 300 labels: how a wine list becomes truly functional
Fewer references, focus on Italy, foreign wines almost eliminated. Sandra Ciciriello, founder, maître and sommelier of 142 Restaurant, explains the criteria that make a wine list truly functional. L'articolo From 900 to 300 labels: how a wine list becomes truly functional proviene da Wine Meridian .
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Adrian Tierney-Jones | Author
Talk title: A sense of place. How important is where a brewery makes their beer?In his talk Adrian will discuss the benefits of celebrating the place where you make beer, telling the story, linking to a specific place. It will be focus how you can tell the story even if you are not in Burton or...
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Wheat beer explained
From hazy Bavarian wheat beers to bright and refreshing Belgian classics, wheat has helped define some of beer’s most distinctive styles. But what exactly does wheat contribute during brewing, and how does it influence what we taste in the glass? In this guest article, beer educator Ryan Guerreri explores the brewing science, flavour characteristics and classic styles behind one of beer’s most versatile ingredients. Wheat beer is a broad category of beers united by the use of wheat alongside barley. Although the name suggests a single style, it actually encompasses everything from soft, banana-forward German hefeweizen to bright, tart Berliner Weisse and citrusy Belgian witbier. While barley remains the foundation of most beer recipes, wheat contributes distinctive texture, appearance, and drinkability. Understanding wheat's role in brewing can help tasters better identify what they are tasting, smelling, and seeing in the glass. Whether examining brewing techniques, flavour characteri
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Drought tolerance of different scion cultivars (Part 1): Introduction
The objective of the study was to assess the vegetative growth, yield and wine quality response of selected alternative and reference wine grape scion cultivars to dryland conditions in the Swartland region of South Africa.
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Dealcoholized wine, Italy’s most advanced model
One on one with Eleonora Spadotto, owner of Lea Winery. A new generation of wine and the challenge of quality dealcoholized wine. L'articolo Dealcoholized wine, Italy’s most advanced model proviene da Wine Meridian .
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I Want to do What You Do!
By Doug Fabbioli I have heard this statement a few times over my 45 years in the industry. Sometimes the comment comes from a 50-year-old who has spent their career behind a desk yearning for a job where they can see the physical progress of their efforts. My standard response,
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Tricking the Climate | New Brief #274
There has been a heatwave in Europe. Again. No one has missed it, not even those who still walk around saying things like “I actually think it’s nice when it’s warm.” According to The Economist, “warming is accelerating faster in Europe than on any other continent.” In other words, we haven’t seen the last heatwave, […] Continue reading: Tricking the Climate | New Brief #274 The post Tricking the Climate | New Brief #274 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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Rioja Whites: The New King of the Grill
We are officially in the thick of prime BBQ season. As we celebrate our nation’s 250th anniversary (I may or may not have memories of the bicentennial) it is the perfect time to discover a new favorite bottle to share with friends and family. But I’m here to shake things up. As you season your... The post Rioja Whites: The New King of the Grill appeared first on Exploring the Wine Glass .
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Palisade Peaches Arrive Early: Boulder’s Sweetest Taste of Summer Is Here
Boulder summers have a rhythm all their own. Sunrise hikes beneath the Flatirons, afternoons lingering on sunny patios, evenings filled with fresh local food, and weekends spent wandering the Boulder Farmers Market. Just last week we celebrated one of the season’s biggest culinary trends — colorful heirloom tomato flights overflowing with local flavor. Now another […] The post Palisade Peaches Arrive Early: Boulder’s Sweetest Taste of Summer Is Here first appeared on About Boulder County Colorado - Visitor and Local Guide to Boulder County Colorado .
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19th AWITC, Adelaide, Australia (Part 3): McLaren Vale and Adelaide Hills bus tour highlights
The Australian Wine Industry Technical Conference, held every three years, also featured a Bus Tour Programme in 2025. Carolyn Howell did two of these bus tours on 18 July and 23 July.
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Skyrocketing prices, Gen Z avoiding alcohol, health trends: John Gillespie of Wine Opinions assesses the American wine crisis
The Wine Opinions researcher explains the figures from the latest report on the American market and why wine primarily faces a communication problem, not a substantive one. L'articolo Skyrocketing prices, Gen Z avoiding alcohol, health trends: John Gillespie of Wine Opinions assesses the American wine crisis proviene da Wine Meridian .
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Freschello, the timeless brand that rewrote the rules of wine consumption: Pierpaolo Cielo’s analysis
A landmark success, a journey into the heart of a brand that defied convention and won: the case study of a line that has represented a reference point in Italian shopping carts for decades. L'articolo Freschello, the timeless brand that rewrote the rules of wine consumption: Pierpaolo Cielo’s analysis proviene da Wine Meridian .
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Wine at Conad, an assortment that evolves with consumers: Alessandra Manzato’s vision
Wine performance at Conad is outperforming the market, thanks to a management of levers capable of anticipating changes in consumer needs. L'articolo Wine at Conad, an assortment that evolves with consumers: Alessandra Manzato’s vision proviene da Wine Meridian .