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videoEp. 2755 The Longest Table: Honoring Nello Ghezzo’s legacy | Wine, Food & Travel with Marc Millon
Welcome to episode 2755 of the Italian Wine Podcast and episode 255 of Wine, Food & Travel with Marc Millon. In this episode, Marc is joined by John Brandon for a heartfelt conversation about their mutual friend Nello Ghezzo, a well known Italian chef who passed away in 1999. In this evocative trip down memory lane, Marc and John share their recollections and reflect on the life and legacy of the popular Italian chef. Nello Ghezzo was a popular Italian restaurateur and community figure in Topsham, Devon, England, originally from the Venetian lagoon town of Rosolina Mare. He is best remembered for founding Ristorante Italiano and inspiring major charitable traditions in his memory following his death from cancer in 1999. More about today’s guest: John Brandon is a retired deputy head teacher who worked in secondary education in Exeter, England and Auckland, New Zealand. His original love was food and, after a year of voluntary work in the South Pacific, he enrolled in cat
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Tangled Vines
Report Snapshot Situation A severe decline in grape demand and prices, along with rising grape production costs, have pulled down California’s vineyard values. Finding The...
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Celebrities Who Own Wineries — Jay-Z
Most people in this series discovered wine and fell in love with it. Bought a vineyard, planted some grapes, lived the dream. Jay-Z built a Champagne empire because someone disrespected him. And honestly? That’s a far better story. First, A Quick Word About Cristal If you were anywhere near a... The post Celebrities Who Own Wineries — Jay-Z appeared first on The Finest Italian Wine .
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My Finger Lakes Trip to Keuka & Seneca Lakes Wineries
I was born and raised in the Hudson Valley region of NY so I am quite familiar with a lot of the state but I had never been to the Finger Lakes region. Over the years I have developed a love for wine and wanted to visit some of the 144 wineries in the area. … The post My Finger Lakes Trip to Keuka & Seneca Lakes Wineries appeared first on Choice Wineries .
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Find Out What’s Brewing at Cape May From Marketing Coordinator Brigitta Faragasso
Cape May Brewing Co. is celebrating 15 years this year. What does this milestone mean to the brewery? Celebrating 15 years is a major milestone for us and a reflection of the incredible support we’ve received from our team, loyal customers, and community along the way. As New Jersey’s largest craft brewery, we’re proud of...
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🎧Small Fortune Podcast – Ep 78: Randall Grahm: New Ideas in Terroir at Popelouchum Estate
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Capital Call Vintners Announces Acquisition of Dixie & Bass Brand
Walla Walla, WA—Capital Call Vintners is excited to announce the acquisition of the Dixie & Bass brand from Aquilini Wines. Aquilini ceased wine production in November 2025. A popular brand […] The post Capital Call Vintners Announces Acquisition of Dixie & Bass Brand appeared first on Sip Magazine .
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Twelvenote Brewing with Bryan Pietrzak – BeerSmith Podcast #345
Bryan Pietrzak, co-founder of Twelvenote Brewing joins me this week to discuss his new brewery, beer design, and trends in
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📺Which Of These $30 Bottles Beat The $200 Bottle?
Buy Us A Glass Of Wine!: https://ko-fi.com/wineforthepeople We're Thirsty! It's the best blind-tasting game there is, and you can play along at home: guess the $200 bottle before we do, and see how close "tastes expensive" lands to "is expensive." New wine, no labels, no mercy.
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Afternoon Brief, June 23
A Modest Improvement on the Wine Sales Front: The pace of decline in wine sales has moderated slightly after disappointing results in 2025. However, wine inventory levels are stubbornly high and exports are down...
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The challenge and the glory of the new ceretto releases
When does a wine masterclass feel like a tale of two halves? When you loop in the 2024 vintage Ceretto Piemonte red wines with some of the stellar 2021 and 2022 releases. Part a) of this masterclass was a struggle for generosity, where I wrestled with whether acidity or freshness was the winner in the end, and varietal character/drinkability is challenged in the process. Part b) was simply about admiring the lines and not drinking the samples. Isn't wine amazing? The post The challenge and the glory of the new ceretto releases appeared first on Australian Wine and Drinks Review .
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Strategic Oak Use Starts at the Fermentor
Using toasted oak infusion products during fermentation provides an integrated, mellow flavor profile that is similar to the complexity and depth of barrel aging. Incorporating oak during fermentation introduces desirable aromas and flavors early in the process for whites and reds, reducing the time needed to achieve a market-ready product.
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Why Wineries Need Specialized Pest Control
Unlike standard commercial facilities, wineries operate under strict food safety regulations and face unique pest challenges that require specialized expertise. General pest control companies may keep pests at bay, but they often lack the deep understanding of food safety protocols wineries require.
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When your portfolio has multiple brands and no shared visual standard
Different agencies, different settings, no shared standard. Here is what closing that gap looks like across a wine group.Large wine groups know what inconsistency looks...
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Before You Buy Another Tractor, Check This First
33% of tractor hours are spent outside the blocks. Knowing where your machines spend time is powerful. But there is another question you should be...
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2025 Bordeaux tasting notes: Left Bank—Pauillac
Simon Field MW’s tasting notes from the 2025 Bordeaux en primeur tastings continue with wines from Pauillac. The post 2025 Bordeaux tasting notes: Left Bank—Pauillac appeared first on World Of Fine Wine .
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Ontario Chardonnay Review: Growing Seasons and the Wines
I have been interviewing Ontario winery principals for many years about their harvest and the growing season. Weather and growing conditions can vary widely from year to year. For my Ontario Chardonnay Review I tried to get wines that were from one or two growing seasons. Most of the wines I received came from 2023 and 2024, with a few...
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Susurrus Sparkling Teas Expands National Distribution Footprint Across Seven States
Pioneering sparkling tea brand partners with leading fine wine and spirits distributors from California to Florida. June 23, 2026 (Napa, CA) — Susurrus Sparkling Teas, the Napa-based producer of inherently [...]
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Christchurch-based group acquires Volstead Brewing Co.
The acquisition builds on the group's existing ownership of Concept Brewing and Bloody Good Gin.
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Legislators Lobby for More Help To Combat Grape Pest
California senators urge USDA to provide emergency funding to address threat from the invasive glassy-winged sharpshooter. The post Legislators Lobby for More Help To Combat Grape Pest appeared first on Growing Produce.
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Clos Pegase Grand Opening: June 27, 2026
Adair Family Wines Invites the Public to Celebrate the Full Restoration of Napa Valley’s Landmark Wine, Art, and Architecture Destination in Calistoga June 23, 2026 — A daylong public grand [...]
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New Zealand’s largest two-day hospitality conference gets underway
The country’s largest hospitality conference, HNZ26, has opened its doors at the Energy Events Centre in Rotorua.
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The Walls Vineyards releases 2025 In the City, a chillable red blend built for summer drinking
The fresh, BBQ-ready blend of Grenache, Viognier, and Baga captures the winery’s playful approach to climate adaptation and lower-impact packaging Walla Walla, WA. [June 9, 2026] – The Walls Vineyards […] The post The Walls Vineyards releases 2025 In the City, a chillable red blend built for summer drinking appeared first on Sip Magazine .
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We Asked 15 Sommeliers: What Will Be the Wine of the Summer? (2026)
We Asked 15 Sommeliers: What Will Be the Wine of the Summer? (2026)