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I am Pretty Sure I Was COVID Patient Zero (Recounting the Worst Ten Days in my Life: Part Four—The Start of the Hospices de Beaune)
A couple of weeks ago, I decided to recount one of my many trips to France, which also turned out to be what I consider to be the sickest I have ever been (and that includes COVID). It happened way … Continue reading →
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Tequila Isn’t the Only Spirit to Use Additives. Why Aren’t We Talking About the Others?
Spirits additives have been in the news a lot lately, almost solely in relation to tequila. A clash between the independently run Additive Free Alliance and the Consejo Regulador del Tequila (CRT), tequila’s regulatory body, has chilled the growing movement for transparency in the category, and currently, per the CRT, no brands may legally discuss use or non-use of additives — which are legal — on their packaging or in their marketing. The stalemate seems likely to continue without a satisfying resolution unless and until the regulator and the industry can reach a compromise. The article Tequila Isn’t the Only Spirit to Use Additives. Why Aren’t We Talking About the Others? appeared first on VinePair .
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Discover Marani Kalo: Kakheti’s Boutique Wine Treasure
If you’ve ever dreamed of tasting the richest wines Georgia has to offer, then Marani Kalo is your golden ticket. Nestled at the gate of Qiziki in Georgia’s legendary Kakheti region, this boutique winery may be young—founded in 2018—but it’s already making waves for crafting wines that are bold, elegant, and full of character. Tradition Meets Innovation At Marani Kalo, wine isn’t just a drink—it’s an experience. The winery marries ancient Georgian winemaking techniques, including the iconic...
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Marani Georgian Wine: Sip the History of Kakheti’s Alazani Valley
Step into Georgia’s winemaking heartland and discover the timeless magic of Marani Georgian Wine. Nestled just outside Telavi city in the lush Alazani Valley, Marani Winery is home to the historic Telavi Wine Cellar, a cornerstone of Georgian viticulture since 1915. For over a century, Marani has been crafting wines that capture Kakheti’s unique terroir, indigenous grape varieties, and noble winemaking heritage—all while embracing modern innovation to keep every sip exciting. Heritage and...
videoWine Pairing An Emotional Connection to Taste
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1945 DRC Record Sale Sets New Wine Auction Record
1945 Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Sets New World Record at Auction, And Why It Matters A bottle of Domaine de... The post 1945 DRC Record Sale Sets New Wine Auction Record appeared first on Cru Wine Fine Wine & Spirits Merchant .
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Masters Wine 2026: Rory McIlroy’s Champions Dinner Selection
The Masters Tournament 2026: Rory McIlroy’s Champions Dinner Wine Selection The Champions Dinner at Augusta National Golf Club remains one... The post Masters Wine 2026: Rory McIlroy’s Champions Dinner Selection appeared first on Cru Wine Fine Wine & Spirits Merchant .
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The Beverageintelligence Learning journey
See you on our Education Roadshow in Q1 2026. We are out and about visiting 15 countries in Africa. Please contact us if you want to find out more. Please click here if you want to pre-register for Term 1 | 2026, or apply for a bursary. We fundamentally believe that learning is an ongoing journey. So often in life we are taught that you stop and start learning. You start High School, you finish it. You start University, you finish it. That is not how careers work though, it is a constant...
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The Two Ages of Champagne – part 2
The Two Ages of Champagne – part 2 The previous article (cunningly entittled The Two Ages of Champagne – part 1 ) looked at the life of a bottle of champagne up until the time it is disgorged and the lees removed. Unsurprisingly, that period is referred to as ‘ageing on lees’ When the lees are removed during the disgorging process the metal crown cap which has been used to seal the bottle is also removed and replaced by the cork and the wire cage that are so closely associated with our image of champagne. From this point onwards the period of bottle ageing starts and it can last for a very long time until the bottle is finally opened and drunk. On the other hand, bottle ageing can be quite short because a bottle of champagne is ready to drink almost as soon as it has been disgorged, but in practice that rarely happens for a number of reasons. First, the bottles need a short time to settle after the ‘trauma’ they suffer during disgorgement. Consequently, champagne makers pre
videoHow to Pronounce Sardegna + Quick Facts #shorts #Italy #sardegna
How to Pronounce Sardegna + Quick Facts #shorts #Italy #sardegna Santé, James © 2025 James Melendez / James the Wine Guy — All Rights Reserved. **** Social Networks LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamespmelendez/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/james_melendez_jamesthewineguy/ WordPress: http://jamesthewineguy.wordpress.com/ YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/jamesthewineguy Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jameswineguy/ Twitter: http://twitter.com/jamesthewineguy
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The Perfect Gift
I remember the first time I saw a four-leaf clover. I was five. It was gifted to me by a kind lady called June, a childhood friend of my mother. She explained to me that they are rare, considered charms by some, lucky for sure, and likely to be kept close by those who find […]
videoHow to Pronounce Ribolla Gialla #wine #italy
How to Pronounce Ribolla Gialla #wine #italy Santé, James © 2024 James Melendez / James the Wine Guy — All Rights Reserved. **** Social Networks LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamespmelendez/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/james_melendez_jamesthewineguy/ WordPress: http://jamesthewineguy.wordpress.com/ YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/jamesthewineguy Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jameswineguy/ Twitter: http://twitter.com/jamesthewineguy
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The Real World Brewers Edition
For the Oregon Beer Awards the New School co-produces a comedic sketch video each year with Willamette Week, the ceremony emcees, and a local filmmaker. For the 2026 Oregon Beer Awards ceremony we teamed up with acclaimed director Dawn J. Redstone and cameraman Sean Conley for a short called “The Real World Brewers Edition” written by Gigantic Brewing’s Ben Love and created as a collaboration with OBA co-emcee Natalie Baldwin and a group of Oregon beer industry “actors.” This year’s Oregon Beer Awards cold open sketch “The Real World Brewers Edition” stars legendary Oregon brewmaster John Harris (Deschutes, Full Sail, Ecliptic Brewing), Tom Field (veteran Oregon craft beer sales pro), Brixton Apon (Binary Brewing head brewer), Jess Hardie (TPK Brewing co-owner/brewer), Sam Zermeno (Brujos Brewing), and 2026 OBA emcees Ben Love (Gigantic Brewing) and Natalie Baldwin (Wayfinder Beer.) View this post on Instagram A post shared by The New School (@newschoolbeer) Some behind-the-scenes foot
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Is It the Wine or Is It You? Alan Ramey on What Really Makes Wine Taste Good
Introduction Is a fully organic future in agriculture possible or even affordable, or are there limits to how far we can go? Why has biodynamics thrived in wine when many of its founder’s ideas were rejected in medicine and education? How much of what you enjoy in wine comes from what’s in the glass versus your mental perception of what you’re drinking? In this episode of the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, I’m chatting with Alan Ramey, author of Pressing Matters: The Debates, Controversies and Mysteries that have Shaped the World of Wine. You can find the wines we discussed here. Giveaway […]
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Zephyr Marlborough Blanc de Blancs Methode Traditionnelle 2019
Zephyr Marlborough Blanc de Blancs Methode Traditionnelle 2019 $75 Created from just 600 Chardonnay vines grown in their Alice Mills vineyard in Rapaura, this deliciously dry, mineral-laced sparkling wine captures the delicate citrus florals and soft, nutty lacings that great blanc de blanc demands. Almost 6 years on lees has injected depth, freshness and precision […]
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Amber to red
Who's up for some malty goodness? Today's pair are of the russet persuasion, noteworthy for being something Irish brewers don't produce very often. Tellingly, they're quite different from the usual formula for Irish red ale. O Brother, for example, has allied with coffee roasters Velo to create a Coffee Amber Ale , exclusive to Aldi. It is indeed amber: a dark shade, though not at risk of being mistaken for porter or brown ale. That's topped with a head of fine bubbles, looking almost nitrogenated. The aroma is dry and roasty, though very much in a beer way, not coffee. There's a hint of cherry or similar red fruit too. The coffee waits until the flavour to appear, but isn't shy when it does. It doesn't taste like the frighteningly serious gourmet coffee that I associate with named roasteries, but is sweet and somewhat powdery, suggesting (to my untutored coffee palate) instant with a dollop of cream. Next to that, there's lots of genuine malt character, bringing more of that red fruit
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Damm celebrates 150th anniversary with limited edition designs
Damnn has is revealed a limited-edition range of 150-year Estrella Damm can and bottle designs available in the UK and international markets, marking the first UK celebration of the brand’s landmark 150th anniversary. Launching i early April, the seven exclusive designs showcase iconic locations that tell the story of the brand rooted in Mediterranean culture...
video✅🇻🇪 ¿CONVOCADOS EN JUNIO?! | POSIBLES CONVOCADOS DEL FUTVE A LA VINOTINTO | RedWine
Semana decisiva para el Fútbol Venezolano en el continente! 🇻🇪⚽ En este video analizamos a fondo la Jornada 4 de la CONMEBOL Libertadores y Copa Sudamericana 2026. Los equipos del FUTVE se juegan sus últimas cartas para avanzar a octavos de final o asegurar el tercer puesto. ¿Podrán dar el golpe sobre la mesa? Analizamos los rivales, las bajas, las posibles alineaciones y lo que dicen las estadísticas para los representantes de Venezuela. 🔴 Caracas FC vs Independiente Petrolero: El "Rojo" viaja a la altura de Sucre en busca de puntos vitales en Sudamericana. 🎓 UCV FC vs Independiente del Valle: El equipo universitario recibe al gigante ecuatoriano en el Olímpico por Libertadores. ⚓ Academia Puerto Cabello vs Cienciano: La "Academia" busca hacerse fuerte en el Misael Delgado. 🇱🇻 Carabobo FC vs River Plate: ¡El partido de la jornada! El "Granate" recibe al Millonario en una cita histórica. 🌊 Deportivo La Guaira vs Bolívar: El naranja se mide ante la academia paceña en casa.
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Stay in the Oldest Hotel in Stellenbosch
A Timeless Escape in Stellenbosch There are places you visit… and then there are places you feel, and that is certainly true at the oldest hotel in Stellenbosch. In the heart of Stellenbosch, where oak-lined streets whisper stories of centuries past, lies a hotel that is more than just a place to stay—it is a […] The post Stay in the Oldest Hotel in Stellenbosch appeared first on Wine in the Cape .
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Topic: Step 1 - Astrid H (NSFW)
Astrid H shares on the topic of Step 1 at Atlantas Girlstock held in 2018. NSFW 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
videoWhat exactly makes a wine a “crisp” white wine? 🍷✨
Our Master of Wine, Adam, is back breaking down one of the most common wine questions we hear: what is a crisp white wine? From refreshing Sauvignon Blanc and zesty Albariño to other bright, citrus-forward white wines, Adam walks through the flavors, styles, and what makes these wines so easy to sip year-round. If you love white wines that are light, refreshing, and full of vibrant acidity, this one’s for you. Which crisp white wine is your favorite? 👇
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Bold Filipino Flavors with Chef Carlo Lamagna at Magna Kusina
We first met Chef Carlo Lamagna back in the summer of 2017 when we did a collab for a Growing Gardens “Chef in My Garden” dinner. The...
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Brew Day: Maximilian Lager (Vienna Lager)
The last Homebrew Con I attended with Muntons was 2022 in Pittsburgh. At the time Muntons had made a lot of exciting updates and additions to their range of homebrew products. The new Muntons Flagship Range featured more modern, American craft beer styles as opposed to traditional English styles. Also released was a range of Premium Malt Extract which included Maris Otter Pale, Wheat, Oat, Sour, Munich and Vienna Malt Extract. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Muntons Homebrew (@muntonshomebrew) I brewed 40 gallons of beer for the show and drove all eight kegs from my home outside of Boston to Pittsburgh. Marketing wanted to do a side-by-side of the Flagship Range Hazy IPA kit, the same recipe made as a partial boil/partial mash with the Oat Malt Extract, and the same recipe all grain. All three of the hazies came out great. The kit beer was noticeably the darkest of the three. The partial mash and all grain were very close. I also made a Passionfruit Sour with the Sour Malt
podcast· 41:49· S1E159Let Go Of Alcohol And Avoid Breast Cancer
In this episode of I Love Being Sober, Tim Westbrook sits down with Kathryn Elliott, alcohol mindset coach, speaker, and founder of The Alcohol Mindset Coach , to share how she discovered a scientifically proven yet rarely discussed link between alcohol and increased breast cancer risk. Together, they discuss what the research actually says about "moderate" drinking, how alcohol affects hormones, inflammation, and sleep, and why you do not need a diagnosis or a rock bottom moment to reconsider alcohol's role in your life. Kathryn also explores how to approach these conversations without fear, shame, or self-blame, and how clarity, confidence, and well-being often improve when we choose ourselves first.