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How the Farm-to-Table Movement Is Influencing the Way People Think About Wine
Somewhere between the rise of the farmers market and the death of the anonymous supply chain, American consumers went through a genuine shift in how they think about what they put in their bodies. They started asking questions that would have seemed unusual a generation ago. Who grew this? Where? What did they use on the soil? Is the farm actually what it says it is, or just a logo on a package? That scrutiny started with food. It didn't stay there. The farm-to-table movement reshaped the restaurant industry by making provenance the point. A dish wasn't just something that tasted good. It was something with a story, a geography, a set of values embedded in how it was made. Diners started reading sourcing notes the way they used to read reviews. And somewhere along the way, that same instinct crossed the table and arrived at the wine list. The questions wine buyers ask today differ from those they asked twenty years ago. Where was this farmed? Who made these decisions? How was this land
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An Idiot’s Guide to Wine Miami | Comedy Wine Tasting
An Idiot’s Guide to Wine Miami | Comedy Wine Tasting
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Topic: Step 12 - Polly P
Polly P speaking on the topic of step 12 at the 31st Annual Mt Baker Roundup. Polly is from Jacksonville Florida has conducted workshops and spoken all over the world, she got sober in 1977. 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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2023 Starfield Vineyards Grenache – With an Unique Taco Salad
Photo ©Michael Kelly Background When temperatures reach 106 degrees, one is not inclined to cook or even BBQ! So tonight was a simple taco salad with some new ingredients making it taste more than ordinary. The Winery The winery was founded in 2012 by Tom and Rob Sinton with plantings of 31 acres on the […]
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Future of Alcohol-Removed Innovation with Sparkling Wine
The no- and low-alcohol category is evolving rapidly, and sparkling wine is emerging as the strongest format for delivering a true-to-wine experience. In this webinar, Rack & Riddle and SOLOS [...]
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Justin Vineyards & Winery Announces over $350,000 in New Grants
Takes JUSTIN’s Support for Local Nonprofits and Education Initiatives to More than $2.5 Million June 11, 2026 (Paso Robles, CA) — JUSTIN Vineyards & Winery has awarded new grants totaling more than $350,000 in support for nonprofit organizations and educators [...]
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📺Bottle Briefing: Canihan Wines with Patrick Schmitt MW
At this year's London Wine Fair, The Drinks Business editor-in-chief tasted organically farmed, sustainably produced wines from Canihan Wines in Sonoma County.
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Ag Health Benefits Alliance to Awards $65,230 in Scholarships
Scholarship Program Supports Agricultural Workers & Their Families June 11, 2026 (Napa Valley, CA) — Ag Health Benefits Alliance (AHBA) is pleased to announce it is awarding $65,320 in grants [...]
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Outdated Liquor Laws Are Sinking Canadian Wine
The Canadian wine industry is facing a Titanic-style crisis. Governments at all levels have failed to remove interprovincial trade barriers that restrict the sale and shipment of wine across most provincial borders. The result is a lost opportunity for significant economic growth and mounting financial challenges for many wineries, particularly in British Columbia’s Okanagan Valley. […] The post Outdated Liquor Laws Are Sinking Canadian Wine first appeared on WineLaw.ca .
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Reustle Prayer Rock Vineyards Awarded ‘Winery of Excellence’ at SavorNW
June 11, 2026 — Reustle – Prayer Rock Vineyards is proud to announce outstanding recognition at the 2026 Savor Northwest Wine Awards. Held annually in Cannon Beach, Oregon, the competition brings together acclaimed [...]
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🎧📺 Wait, Smoking Is Cool Again?
You might have heard that apparently, smoking cigarettes is cool again. Adam, Joanna, and Zach discuss what might be influencing this trend, why the health...
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Vineyard 29 Passes Aida Vineyard to a New Generation of Napa Valley Winemakers
Historic Estate Vineyard Enters Its Next Chapter Under Respected Ownership June 11, 2026 (St. Helena, CA) — Vineyard 29 today announced the sale of its historic 17.82-acre Aida Vineyard in [...]
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Trisaetum
Here are the beautiful new wines by Trisaetum. Today we share one of the outstanding producers of the Willamette Valley. Trisaetum utilizes the talents of fellow Arsenal supporter James Frey. Wines are well-balanced and speak to the AVAs. I love the wines by Frey. He has a tremendous range of wines that he produces and they are all of exceedingly good quality. The new Trisaetum lineup was amazing. I love the 2024 Trisaetum ‘Estates Reserve’ Pinot noir (OB, 95) which is another gorgeous rendition of this wine from a warm vintage. Learn more about this fantastic Willamette Valley winery at http://www.trisaetum.com Here are the fantastic new wines by Trisaetum. 2024 Trisaetum ‘Willamette Valley’ Pinot Noir - A great edition of this wine, the 2024 Trisaetum ‘Willamette Valley’ Pinot Noir comes off forward and juicy on the palate. Soft on the mouth, with lively acidity, this offers guava and red raspberry notes alongside shades of dried herbs on the palate. Gorgeous now, enjoy o
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Canada’s Okanagan and Similkameen Valleys (6) Nk’Mip
Website: https://www.nkmipcellars.com/About-Us This was my second visit to Nk’Mip (pronounced inkameep), an important winery in the south of the Okanagan.
podcast· 20:51· S23E1Merlot, the blackbird, and who isn't drinking any fuqing Merlot? | S23E1
Merlot: Wine's Blackbird Variety an exploration of the history, Merlot in wine regions around the world, the resulting styles, and a grape gab, along with some bird blather. And who isn't drinking any fuqing Merlot?! Resources from this episode: Books: The Oxford Companion to Wine [5th Edition, Kindle Edition], Harding, J., Robinson, J., Thomas, T. (2023) Wine Grapes: A Complete Guide to 1,368 Vine Varieties, Including Their Origins and Flavours, Robinson, J., Harding, J., Vouillamoz, J. (2013) Websites: Birdspot: Four and Twenty Blackbirds Baked in a Pie https://www.birdspot.co.uk/culture/four-and-twenty-blackbirds-baked-in-a-pie Cellar Tours: Merlot Grape Variety - Its Rise and Rise, Lawrence, J. (Updated 3 February 2025) https://www.cellartours.com/blog/france/the-rise-and-rise-of-merlot Château de Tiregand: AOC Pécharmant https://chateau-de-tiregand.com/aoc-pecharmant-2/?lang=en DO Somontano: Somontano https://dosomontano.com/?lang=en EBird: Eurasian Blackbird https://ebird.org/spe
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Celebrating a Decade of Truffles at La Toque in Napa this July
An Extremely Rare Château Lafite Rothschild Dinner Previews the Summer Truffle Season on June 18th June 11, 2026 (Napa, CA) — La Toque, the acclaimed Napa Valley restaurant led by [...]
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UC Davis Uncorks Second Annual Wine Sale
Both Student-Made and UC Davis-Labeled Wine Available to Publicby Amy Quinton June 11, 2026 — The University of California, Davis, Department of Viticulture and Enology will begin this year’s wine [...]
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13th Rosh Pina Wine Fair Returns June 18 with Wine, Food, and Live Music in Israel
June 11, 2026 (Rosh Pina, Israel) — The 13th annual Rosh Pina Wine Fair is set to return in one week, bringing together one of Israel’s signature wine and food [...]
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Napa Valley Grapegrowers Announces the 2026 Organic Winegrowing Conference
From the Vineyard to the Future of Organic Farming to include three “Organic Field Days” during the month of July June 11, 2026 (Napa, CA) — Napa Valley Grapegrowers (NVG) will [...]
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Moon Distributors and RNDC Announce Agreement for Arkansas Operations
June 11, 2026 (Atlanta, GA & Little Rock, AK) — Moon Distributors and Republic National Distributing Company (RNDC) announced that they have entered into an Asset Purchase Agreement (APA) for Moon Distributors [...]
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Why You Should Know More About California’s Wente Vineyards
Three-quarters of California’s famous chardonnay vines originated in the vineyards of one winemaking family: Wente Family Vineyards. The Wente [pronounced WEN-tee] family has been growing grapes and producing wine continuously since 1883. They’re based in Livermore, about an hour’s drive east of San Francisco. Years ago, the first time I visited, they took our media group on a horseback walk through the local hills. I was petrified. But the horse—and the people—were kind, calming me so I could look around […]
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Garda DOC Looks to the Future: Low-Alcohol Wines, Emerging Consumption Trends and International Markets Take Centre Stage at Lazise Conference
The appellation confirms its constant growth while opening a discussion on the new opportunities offered by reduced-alcohol wines June 11, 2026 (Verona, Italy) — A rapidly growing appellation, capable of [...]
videoBlueberry Lemon Drop Martini Recipe
When life gives you lemons... add blueberries and vodka. 🍋🫐🍸
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