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AOC Languedoc 2026
These wines were part of the larger Languedoc tasting that took place from 1-6 June in Pézanas, France. The wines were tasted by appellation, vintage, and color during the days. They were in a quasi-blind state wherein labels were covered, but easily referenced in a list. For more information on the wines and current trends, please see the Regional Report. For full access, please purchase a Personal Subscription or Commercial Subscription.
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AOC Saint Chinian 2026
These wines were part of the larger Languedoc tasting that took place from 1-6 June in Pézanas, France. The wines were tasted by appellation, vintage, and color during the days. They were in a quasi-blind state wherein labels were covered, but easily referenced in a list. For more information on the wines and current trends, please see the Regional Report. For full access, please purchase a Personal Subscription or Commercial Subscription.
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AOC Cabardès 2026
These wines were part of the larger Languedoc tasting that took place from 1-6 June in Pézanas, France. The wines were tasted by appellation, vintage, and color during the days. They were in a quasi-blind state wherein labels were covered, but easily referenced in a list. For more information on the wines and current trends, please see the Regional Report. For full access, please purchase a Personal Subscription or Commercial Subscription.
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Hose selection | Why it matters to your brewery
A brewery’s output is only as good as the weakest link in its transfer system. Selecting the right hose is not a minor procurement detail, it is an essential strategy for strict quality assurance and sustained financial performance. Here is why hose selection matters in breweries In the brewing industry, massive investments are routinely funnelled...
- podcast· 51:02· Ep 407
407: In "Savour," Kristiane Westray reveals: Is smelling whisky different from smelling a glass of wine?
Is smelling or nosing whisky different from smelling a glass of wine? How did a 1960s marketing campaign convince generations of whisky drinkers that single malt was better than blended whisky? What is it like to step inside a working whisky kiln and experience peat smoke firsthand? In this episode of the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, I'm chatting with Kristiane Westray, author of Savour: A Guide To Tasting and Exploring Whiskies of the World . You can find the wines we discussed at https://www.nataliemaclean.com/winepicks . Giveaway Two of you are going to win a copy of Kristiane Westray's terrific book, Savour: A Guide To Tasting and Exploring Whiskies of the World . To qualify, all you have to do is email me at natalie@nataliemaclean.com . I'll choose two people randomly from those who contact me. Good luck! Highlights What was it like stepping inside the smoky kiln at Bowmore and experiencing peated whisky production firsthand? Why did Kristiane write Savour for flavour lovers rath
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Gin Cocktails That Are Anything but Basic
If you still think gin is only for old-school martinis and awkward mixers, it’s time for a refresh. At Hush and Whisper, we know gin has range. It’s floral without being fragile, herbal without being weird, and bold enough to carry everything from punch bowls to party shots. These cocktails are proof. Some are vintage. […]The post Gin Cocktails That Are Anything but Basic appeared first on Hush and Whisper Distilling Co .
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Flavor Compounds In Wine
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Nero d'Avola red wine variety
Why is Nero d'Avola red wine variety is taking off in Australia
videoEp. 2758 Ep. 9: Southern Rhône | Study Smart for your WSET Level 3
Welcome to Episode 9 of Study Smart and Episode 2758 of the Italian Wine Podcast with Gill Gordon Smith. Ep. 9: Southern Rhône Study Smart for your WSET Level 3 is a new series of audio learning resources specifically created for wine students. This new series consists of 30 episodes, each focusing on a particular wine region, with the objective of equipping listeners with the knowledge and expertise they need to prepare for industry-standard courses such as WSET. With exam strategies and techniques also included, the "Study Smart" series is designed to help wine students achieve their learning objectives in an accessible and engaging way. This new series has been designed in partnership with the Italian Wine Academy (https://italianwineacademy.org/) , a Verona-based, internationally recognized wine school founded in 2017 that provides WSET (Wine & Spirit Education Trust) certification courses and specialized training. The series is delivered by the acclaimed wine educ
podcast· 35:474/30/26 Proof Positive: King of Kentucky Small Batch
Released in February 2026, the King of Kentucky Small Batch is a premium, limited-release bourbon from Brown-Forman, featuring a blend of 12-to-18-year-old barrels. The 2026 series introduced three distinct batches (105, 107.5, and 110 proof) with a $299 SRP. It offers12-year aged, high-proof, complex flavors with a 75% corn, 15% rye, and 10% malted barley mash bill. Cheers!
- podcast· 1h 20m· Ep 3262
Topic: Steps 8 and 9 - Bob D
Bob D from Las Vegas NV speaking on the topic of steps 8 and 9 at the 22nd. Spring Conf. in May of 2012. Support Sober Cast: https://sobercast.com/donate Email: sobercast@gmail.com Sober Cast has 3200+ episodes available, visit SoberCast.com to access all the episodes where you can easily find topics or specific speakers using tags or search. https://sobercast.com
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WineaPAWlooza 2026 Marks 13th Year with Record Turnout, Raises Nearly $1.93 Million for Jameson Humane
Napa Valley’s most beloved charity wine auction drew its largest crowd ever, with a 6L bottle of 1994 Screaming Eagle that sold for $290,000 headlining a weekend of giving for animals 06.29.26 NAPA VALLEY, Calif. — WineaPAWlooza, the Napa Valley wine community’s signature charity auction benefiting Jameson Humane, celebrated its 13th anniversary this past weekend […] The post WineaPAWlooza 2026 Marks 13th Year with Record Turnout, Raises Nearly $1.93 Million for Jameson Humane appeared first on The Napa Wine Project .
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ARCHIVE TASTER: Bordeaux's White Bank (Season 3 Ep 4)
NB : This is archive material first released October 2021 and re-published here as a teaser for Wine Blast Season Three, which is available in full to Wine Blast PLUS subscribers. To find out more or sign up to enjoy the full range of member benefits, including archive access, follow this link to Wine Blast PLUS . Cheers! Did you know Bordeaux used to be mainly white, not red wine? And that there's a universe of delicious diversity (and great value) to be discovered among the dry and sweet whites of Bordeaux (not forgetting the fizz)? This is the second part in our mini-series in association with the Bordeaux Wine Council (CIVB) and we dive headlong into the fascinating world of white Bordeaux. We talk to the brilliant Laure de Lambert Compeyrot of Chateau Sigalas Rabaud as well as 'renegade' winemaker Olivier Cazenave of Chateau de Bel. Bordeaux expert Jane Anson also makes a cameo appearance. The episode also features the ULTIMATE breakfast cocktail (involving Sauternes and blood ora
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INSIDER DEAL! 68% OFF Tooth & Nail Winery El Sabio Freston GSM
92-93 points! Get this $84 bottle from the Don Quixote line (normally reserved for wine club members) at a fraction ... Read more
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Kenya 2000L Turnkey Automatic Brewing System Solution
As Kenya’s craft beer market continues to expand, the customer planned to build a modern brewery with a high level of automation, stable operation, and easy management. Their goal was to ensure consistent product quality while reducing labor costs and improving production efficiency. Based on the customer’s brewery layout, production capacity, and process requirements, MICET […]
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Tasting Highlights from the 2026 Monticello Gold Cup and Rose’ Tasting
From left to right: Virginia Secretary of Agriculture and Forestry Katie Frazier, Competition Chair Frank Morgan, and Hark Winemaker and 2026 Monticello Cup winner AJ Greely Here are the top twelve gold medal wines from the 2026 Monticello Cup Competition (wines from wineries in the Monticello AVA), that form the Monticello Gold Case: Afton Mountain […]
podcast· 1h 53m· S6E110Smoking PCP at Twelve, Kensington Chaos, Driving Escorts, Selling Manhole Covers, an Epiphany in Jail and a Return to Childhood Creativity Gives Dave Marquess a New Start
Dave Marquess grew up inside a reality most people only glimpse in headlines. Raised by a meth cook and heroin addict, his childhood was less about homework and more about survival. By eighth grade, violence had already entered the story. By his teens, he was moving through a world of escorts, hustles, and whatever could be stolen, stripped, and sold. PCP showed up early. Heroin followed. At one point, he even called his own mother to learn how to shoot it. The crash was inevitable. Jail forced a brutal detox and a confrontation with everything he had been outrunning. What came next was not a clean, cinematic turnaround but something more interesting. He started rebuilding from a place he had abandoned long ago: his childhood creativity. Dave tapped back into his artistic instincts and turned them into something functional, designing a game specifically for people in recovery. Not as a gimmick, but as a tool. A way to engage addicts in their own healing using strategy, storytelling, an
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12x12 Review: Wachusett Summer Mix Pack
Beers Included: Summer Ale, Pilsner, Blueberry Ale, Blood Orange Ale Purchase Date: 21 June 2025 Purchase Price: $15.99 Initial Impressions Wachusett is always a brewery I've had a soft spot for. In an era before Untappd, one of my early craft beer memories was the inside flap of one of their sample packs was a post card. I cut off the flap, reviewed the beers in the 12-pack, stuck a stamp on the piece of cardboard and mailed it to the brewery in exchange for a prize. The keychain bottle opener I received in the mail was on my keyring for several years. The brand has evolved quite a bit since it's 1994 founding. They started producing classic styles like the severely underappreciated flagship Country Pale Ale. Blueberry Ale, which is in this 12-pack, has probably been their best-selling beer since the early 2000s if not earlier. Wachusett was one of the first New England breweries to make a range of IPAs. Their original IPAs were old-school east coast , but with more of a M
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Cool Down in Wine Country: The Best Ways to Beat the Heat in Temecula Valley
When the sun is at full volume, slip into a dark corner. Temecula's hidden bar scene is one of the most underrated experiences in wine country, and it keeps getting better! The post Cool Down in Wine Country: The Best Ways to Beat the Heat in Temecula Valley first appeared on Temecula Valley Winegrowers Association .
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🎧316: Three-Cornered Alfalfa Hopper: Monitoring, Models, and Management
316: Three-Cornered Alfalfa Hopper: Monitoring, Models, and Management Three-cornered alfalfa hopper (TCAH) is the only confirmed insect vector of grapevine red blotch virus in Vitis vinifera,...
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6 Years 351 days - Scandal
Boyle hit up the rmv and some other stuff.
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In a Land of Falling Skies, The Alarmist is King
New study on alcohol and pancreatic cancer attempts to scare the shit out moderate drinkers. It shouldn't.
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Wine at the World Cup: How Brands Are Fighting for Visibility
FIFA may not have an official wine, but producers are finding increasingly creative ways to reach millions of fans and the tournament's wealthiest guests.
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Napa Valley: A False Signal
The Visitors Are Here