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Gorman
Chris Gorman crafts some incredible wines for his namesake winery. One of the outstanding wineries of Washington, Gorman is founded by Chris Gorman who began his winery shortly after graduating from college in 1991. He has a world-palate as a former Italian importer and has travelled extensively in the wine areas of Italy, Spain and Germany. He finally started his winery in 2002. The winery has been a small operation, crafting consistently good wines from the Columbia Valley. Chris focuses on the terroir from Red Mountain and works with great vineyards such as Kiona, Shaw and many others. They make world-class Chardonnay called their ‘Big Sissy’ and also under his Ashan label. This label has Chardonnays that showcase some of the state’s top vineyards. He makes world-class Chardonnay under the Ashan label. The best Chardonnay yet from him, the 2025 Gorman ‘Big Sissy’ Chardonnay (OB, 95) is heavily-weighted and is a massive uppercut of tropical fruits and melon in the glass. It is not fo
videoWine Without the Snobbery: A Heart-to-Heart with Sarah Looper (Part 2)
What if wine felt less intimidating, more inclusive and a whole lot more fun? In Part 2 of this video podcast with the Italian Wine Podcast, influential wine educator and sommelier Sarah Looper shares how she is helping to make wine more accessible, one glass and one conversation at a time. In this part of the conversation, Sarah reveals what motivated her to sit the gruelling test to become a certified Italian Wine Ambassador and the opportunity to take a deep dive into the complexities of Italian wine. Sarah also shares some of her favourite Italian wine styles and identifies some of the lesser-known wines that we should be trying. ------------------------------------------- MammaJumboShrimp is a podcast, a book and a wine school - and so much more!! We love to eat, drink and travel, seeking out the very best that Italy has to offer! Check out our "On the Road Special Editions" hosted by Stevie Kim, as well as our regular conversations with some of Italy’s most interesting win
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Januik, Novelty Hill and Andrew Januik
Mike (L) and Andrew Januik are crafting some incredible wines for Januik, Novelty Hill and Andrew Januik wines. A gorgeous winery in Woodinville, Januik and Novelty Hill is a must-visit or any lover of Washington wine. Winemaker Andrew Januik trained under his father, Washington wine icon Mike Januik, who was formerly head winemaker at Chateau Ste. Michelle and Col Solare before starting his own winery. Mike is a master of crafting great wines from literally any varietal. For years I have admired his Chardonnay wines that show insanely good aging potential — even from hot sites like the Cold Creek Vineyard. These guys are also crafting some of the greatest values wines in the state. My family loves visiting this gorgeous facility in Woodinville. The food quality at Januik just keeps on getting better. I had such a nice visit with Andrew and Mike, as we talked Washington wine and the state of the industry. They have been doing really well despite the economic downturn in wine. I love th
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Brooks
Claire Jarreau has crafted a beautiful range of wines for Brooks. Today we share one of the great producers of Riesling on the West Coast. Jimi Brooks, a Portland native who came to wine through his passion for history and philosophy. Jimi previously worked in Beaujolais, and eventually returned to Oregon to focus on crafting great Riesling and Pinot Noir. Brooks farms twenty acres in the Eola-Amity Hills, a sub-region of the Willamette Valley characterized by higher altitudes and the ocean winds that blow through the Van Duzer Corridor. Claire Jarreau serves as head winemaker. She has done an amazing job with the latest round of releases. Do not miss out on the 2019 Brooks ‘Extended Tirage’ Riesling Sparkling Wine (OB, 95) which is a world-class wine with sensational flavor range. I adore the 2024 Brooks ‘Ara’ Riesling (OB, 94), which is very nervy and dense. Learn about this fantastic new lineup at https://www.brookswine.com/ Here are the outstanding new wines by Brooks. 2019 B
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Upchurch Vineyard
It was an amazing afternoon tasting with Chis Upchurch and sampling his outstanding new lineup. It is my pleasure to share the incredible wines of Chris Upchurch and Upchurch Vineyard. This is one of the greats on Red Mountain and really one of the most gorgeous spots to taste in all of the Pacific Northwest. Chris Upchurch is a legendary winemaker, having crafted an incredible range of wines for DeLille Cellars before starting his first outpost more than a decade ago. He now has an outpost in Woodinvlle that is right in the town center, near the new Somm Hotel. I tasted there with him for several hours and we chatted wine and soccer. He is one of the icons of Washington wine. I adore the new 2025 Upchurch Vineyard Rose (OB, 93) which is one of the best Rose wines from Washington that I have tasted this year. Learn more about this fantastic winery at https://upchurchvineyard.com Here are the beautiful new wines by Upchurch Vineyard. 2025 Upchurch Vineyard Rose- The incredible 2025 Upch
videoWhy Peay Vineyards Planted Syrah on California’s Cold Sonoma Coast
I visit Peay Vineyards in Annapolis, in the northern West Sonoma Coast, to speak with co-founder Andy Peay about one of California’s most distinctive cool-climate vineyard sites. Andy explains why he and his brother Nick searched the Pacific coast for a site capable of producing transparent, site-specific wines with high acidity, restrained alcohol and more than simple fruit character. We discuss the decision to plant an isolated former sheep ranch and apple orchard just three miles from the Pacific Ocean, despite being warned that the area was too cold, wet and remote to ripen grapes successfully. Andy also explains why Peay planted Rhône varieties alongside Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, and why Syrah and Viognier behave so differently in this exceptionally cool coastal climate. We explore the role of long growing seasons, rotundone and black pepper aromas in Syrah, as well as Peay’s fresh, high-acid style of Viognier. Finally, we look beneath the vineyard at the geology of the San
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ARCHIVE TASTER: Bordeaux in 2021 (Season 2 Ep 19)
NB : This is archive material first released July 2021 and re-published here as a teaser for Wine Blast Season Two, 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! Goats, amphorae, Whatsapp, wine aged in space, terroir, bats, non-fungible tokens and sexual confusion all crop up as we look beyond the Bordeaux stereotypes in a sponsored episode with the Bordeaux Wine Council (CIVB). Sharing their expert views with us on the latest goings-on in the region are Bordeaux-based writer and critic Jane Anson (author of Inside Bordeaux ) and Yann Todeschini of Château Mangot in St Emilion. We discuss everything from sales to sustainability via soils, biodynamics, biodiversity (including why Châteaux Cheval Blanc and Lafite are ripping up vines to plant trees), orange wine, en primeur, the 2019 vs the 2020 vintage and experimental new grape var
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Pimm’s Cup Cocktail
If you’re a tennis fan and watch Wimbledon then a Pimm’s Cup Cocktail is a necessity. If you’re not a tennis fan it’s still a fantastic summer cocktail! One of the things I most enjoy when doing a classic cocktail is discovering the history behind a well known drink. This is certainly one of those... The post Pimm’s Cup Cocktail appeared first on Creative Culinary .
videoIs Natural Wine Actually Worth the Risk?
Cloudy, fizzy, a little bit sour, and somehow the most argued-over stuff on any wine list. You've seen the word plastered everywhere and probably wondered if that first funky glass was supposed to taste like a science experiment. Time to sort the myth from the method. Henry pulls apart what "nothing added, nothing taken away" really means, from the dirt to the glass, and why skipping the winemaking safety net can go gloriously right or spectacularly wrong. Wild yeast, no sulfites, unfiltered haze, the works. Think you can tell funk from flaw? Call it before he does. No lectures, no snobbery, just a plain-English map of the weirdest, most alive corner of the wine world, and how to buy a bottle without wasting your money. Hit subscribe and get more Bottle Shock in your feed. #wine #winetasting #wineeducation #bottleshock #naturalwine #orangewine #natty Learn More About Us: https://bottleshock.tv/ We're Thirsty! Buy Us A Glass Of Wine!: https://ko-fi.com/wineforthepeople We're Thirst
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From Last of the Summer Wine to Yorkshire’s Wine Town — How Holmfirth Became the Place for Plonk in God’s Own Country
How Holmfirth swapped Last of the Summer Wine for two vineyards, buzzing wine bars and a spot on the new Yorkshire Wine Trail.
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Barolo en primeur: quando un grande vino diventa motore di solidarietà
Dietro una grande bottiglia possono convivere molte storie. C’è quella del vigneto e del lavoro di chi lo coltiva, quella di un territorio che custodisce la propria identità e, a volte, anche quella di un progetto capace di trasformare il valore del vino in un’opportunità concreta per la comunità. È proprio da questa visione che […] L'articolo Barolo en primeur: quando un grande vino diventa motore di solidarietà proviene da La Stanza del vino .
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Family-Friendly and Pet-Friendly BC Wineries & Cideries for Summer 2026
It is not too late to start checking out wine-inspired vacation destinations in British Columbia. But if you have children and/or fur babies, you may want to pick locations and wineries that have something to offer for them as well. Here is a list of BC wineries and more that have family-friendly options for parents travelling with children or pets for...
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Cantina Convento Muri Gries
© Ph. CANTINA CONVENTO MURI GRIES – ALTO ADIGE – ITALIA Proprietà: Convento dei Benedettini Muri-Gries Conduzione enologica: Christian Werth Conduzione agronomica: Walter Bernard Viticoltura: convenzionale Ettari vitati: 35 Bottiglie prodotte: 650.000 Vendita diretta: sì Visite in azienda: no Anno di fondazione: 1845 CHARDONNAY 2025 GEWÜRZTRAMINER 2025 2018 LAGREIN RISERVA 2017 MÜLLER THURGAU 2018 PINOT […] L'articolo Cantina Convento Muri Gries proviene da The Wolf Post Wine Magazine .
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Cantina Convento Muri Gries
© Ph. CANTINA CONVENTO MURI GRIES – ALTO ADIGE – ITALY Owner: Convento dei Benedettini Muri-Gries Oenological management: Manfred Bernard Agrononic management: Walter Bernard Viticulture: Conventional Vineyard hectares: 40 Bottles produced: 650.000 Direct sales: yes Visits to the company: no Foundation year: 1845 CHARDONNAY 2025 GEWÜRZTRAMINER 2025 2018 LAGREIN RISERVA 2017 MÜLLER THURGAU 2018 PINOT […] L'articolo Cantina Convento Muri Gries proviene da The Wolf Post Wine Magazine .
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A Tour of Wine Grapes: Petite Sirah
Petite Sirah 🍷 Image Courtesy of Noble Roots Nursery Petite Sirah ( peh-teet-sear-ah ) was created by French botanist Dr. François Durif in the mid-1860s in an attempt to develop a vine resistant to mildew. The grape is also known as Durif in honor of its originator. Unfortunately, the grape was largely discarded in France because its tight clusters were prone to rot in wet weather. The grape was imported to Northern California in 1884. Today, more than 80% of the world’s planting of Petite Sirah are in California. Petite Sirah is not the same as Syrah and is distinct from petit syrah which French growers use to describe small-berried clones of true Syrah. Because the Petite Sirah berry (i.e., grape) is so small, it has a very high skin-to-juice ratio. This results in wines that are opaque with inky black-purple color. Aromas include blueberry, violets, dark chocolate and black tea. Flavors tend toward to black fruit such as blackberry and sugarplum along with cracked black pepper. Be
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What Are We Replacing Hedonism With? - A History of Hedonism Part 2
If we are abandoning hedonism as we arrive in more chaotic times, what are we replacing it with, and what are the historical precedents?
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The Complete Guide to Barolo — Italy’s Wine That Doesn’t Do Casual
There are wines you drink. And then there is Barolo — the kind of wine that doesn’t accept being ignored. You don’t open it on a random Tuesday. You don’t multitask with it. If you treat it like background wine, it responds accordingly: it shuts down and makes you work... The post The Complete Guide to Barolo — Italy’s Wine That Doesn’t Do Casual appeared first on The Finest Italian Wine .
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The Story Behind Your Whisky Bottle
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videoGary Vee is back talking wine, and he has plenty to say. 🍷
Gary Vee is back talking wine, and he has plenty to say. 🍷 From $15 Gavi to wine snobbery, buyer power, NFTs and where the industry is heading, @garyvee joins Got Somme for a rare conversation about the world that first made him famous. Gary Vaynerchuk explains why wine should be communal, accessible and far less pretentious, while revealing the regions and bottles he believes wine lovers should be watching. This is Gary Vee as wine fans remember him. Comment 'GARY VEE' below and we’ll send the full episode directly to your DMs. Who remembers watching Wine Library TV? #GaryVee #GaryVaynerchuk #WineLibraryTV #WinePodcast #WineLovers #WineEducation #WineBusiness #GotSomme
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Vini Alto Adige alla conquista dell’Australia
L’Australia entra ufficialmente nella strategia di sviluppo internazionale dei Vini Alto Adige. Con un grande evento organizzato nei giorni scorsi a Sydney il Consorzio Vini Alto Adige ha avviato per la prima volta un programma strutturato di promozione nel mercato australiano. In contemporanea sono state... L'articolo Vini Alto Adige alla conquista dell’Australia proviene da oscarwine .
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AA History: A timeline history of AA
I thought this was an interesting idea for meeting at an AA convention, it is a timeline history of AA presented by AA historian Arthur S at the 2011 Texas State AA Convention. 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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Discover smart storage tactics that help expanding food service operations stay organized and efficient during growth.
Smart Storage Tactics for Expanding Food Service Operations Increasing food service operations come with unique storage challenges as inventory, equipment, and supplies multiply with demand. In the past, small kitchens employed basic shelving and narrow space, leading to clutter and inefficiency. As food service operations expand, storage optimization becomes critical in ensuring smooth operation and […] The post Discover smart storage tactics that help expanding food service operations stay organized and efficient during growth. appeared first on Cocktails and Shots .
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English sparkling triumph
Everflyht Wine Estate has secured one of the highest accolades in global wine, with its Everflyht Cuvée Edition 3 NV crowned English Sparkling NV Trophy Winner at the International Wine Challenge 2026, triumphing against 100’s of the UK’s most celebrated sparkling wine producers. Widely regarded as one of the most rigorous and influential wine competitions […] The post English sparkling triumph appeared first on Vineyard Magazine .
videoEp. 2757 Wine Education and Business with Frank Smulders MW & Lisa Lazzaretto IWA | Clubhouse Amb...
Welcome to Clubhouse Ambassadors’ Corner and Episode 2757 of the Italian Wine Podcast. In this episode, Lisa Lazzaretto IWA is joined by Frank Smulders MW to discuss his long and varied career in wine and the future of wine education. These sessions are recorded from Clubhouse and reproduced here for the Italian Wine Podcast. More about today’s host: Lisa Lazzaretto, PhD, is a Switzerland-based entrepreneur, wine professional, and marketing strategist. She holds a doctorate in Political Science and a Diploma in Marketing, and is the founder of Wine Mood, an e-commerce platform dedicated to curated Italian wines. An Italian Wine Ambassador and WSET Diploma holder (DipWSET), Lisa bridges academic insight with hands-on industry expertise. Her recent research focuses on neuromarketing, consumer behavior, and modern wine communication. Active across international wine fairs and competitions, she combines research, storytelling, and business innovation to connect people with