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NEW for Thursday & Saturday only!

Can't decide on what to snack on next? How about a trio of sliders? For tonight and Saturday only we are launching a new Wine & Slider Experience to add to your Easter/Long Weekend plans. Shrimp Po'Boy Classic Chicken Mini Smashburger Each slider trio is accompanied by a perfectly paired wine to show off its flavours. Pre-booking online only as these are an off-menu item for our kitchen.

Are flavour infusions taking wine to a new place?

As new wine releases go, the launch of fruit flavour-infused, lower alcohol wine in a can is an interesting concept. Combining a single portion size with a lower than standard alcohol content are both ideal ways to market wine to parents of teenagers and teenagers themselves. It's the fruit part that piques my interest because wine is made from fruit already - grapes. Over the past week, I've had the chance to taste three cans and five bottles that look like wine but don't smell or tas...

Von Ebert Brewing + Other Half Brewing 8th Anniversary collaborations

Von Ebert Brewing worked with Other Half Brewing Company on a Pilsner and Hazy IPA to celebrate its 8th anniversary. View fullsize View fullsize Portland, Oregon’s acclaimed Von Ebert Brewing is marking its 8th Anniversary with two new collaboration beers with Other Half Brewing Company from Brooklyn, New York. “While we make award-winning beer in many styles, it made sense for us to stick with what we’re most known for – Pilsners and IPAs,” said Sam Pecoraro, brewmaster of Von Ebert Brewing. “Von Ebert Brewing is always looking to produce beers ‘where tradition meets evolution’ and so these collaborations are a perfect way to celebrate us doing that for eight years.” The 8th Anniversary Pilsner is 5.0% ABV with strawberry, passionfruit and noble notes, and the 8th Anniversary Hazy IPA is 7.0% with mango, peach and grapefruit notes. Both beers will be available at all Von Ebert Brewing locations in draft and 16 oz cans, as well as in some Northwest retailers, restaurants and

And, Just Like That, We Are In Q2 2026… Can August Be Far Behind?

Springtime. That’s what this is supposed to be right now. Yes, my Red Sox are out there choking as the season begins and, yes, my Leafs are out there choking as the season winds down. So the calendar looks like it’s on the right page for sure. But… where is that first sweater and shorts … Continue reading "And, Just Like That, We Are In Q2 2026… Can August Be Far Behind?"

Douglas Lager

One of the newest breweries in the Pacific Northwest, Douglas Lager embodies the confluence of locally harvested ingredients and a regional demand for classic lager beer. The arrival of Douglas into the greater Oregon market harkens the return of a traditional approach to lager that dominated the landscape until the early 1990’s: beer from the Continue reading "Douglas Lager"

The Two Ages of Champagne, part 1

The two ages of champagne – part 1. Ageing on lees Much like we humans who go through different periods of life: youth, middle age and older years, there are different periods in the life of a bottle of champagne. Two important stages are called ‘ageing on lees’ and ‘bottle ageing’ . An understanding of what happens during each of these phases and how they affect the champagne can be useful when you’re buying a bottle and when you’re deciding on the right moment to drink it. Ageing on lees refers to the time after the various wines have been blended by the champagne maker and put into bottles. Before the bottles are sealed a small amount of yeast and a small measure of sugar are added to produce the second fermentation inside the bottle during which the yeast cells are consumed by the fermentation and sink to the underside of the bottle where they form a sediment known as ‘the lees’. At this stage, the bottles are sealed not with a cork but with a standard crown cap of the type that is

Food and drink sector continuing to invest

UK food and drink businesses are investing substantially in innovation and product development to remain competitive and secure their future in an increasingly challenging market. The finding is according to a new survey of the sector, commissioned by leading UK independent accountancy and business advisory firm Johnston Carmichael for its annual food and drink report. The research,...

Patrimoine Français: An Evening Crowned by a Third Growth Grand Cru Classé

As President Wineglitz India – The Wine Club, Mukul Manku put together an exclusive wine dinner for the members of the club. Held at the PDR of the reimagined and relaunched Le Cirque restaurant in Hotel Leela Palace New Delhi, the event featured exclusive French wines including a Third Growth Grand Cru Classe from Bordeaux. Continue reading "Patrimoine Français: An Evening Crowned by a Third Growth Grand Cru Classé"

Singapore Sling

Singapore Sling Cocktail: Ingredients, History & How to Make It The Singapore Sling is a cocktail rich in flavour, history, and legend. First created in the early 1900s at Singapore’s iconic Raffles Hotel by bartender Ngiam Tong Boon, the drink was designed to offer a cooling reprieve in a hot and humid climate. Today, it […] The post Singapore Sling appeared first on Muckross Irish Gin .

What Are Cocktail Bitters?

Latest Wine News And Updates

The wonderful world of wine. Wine is definitely unique, arguably the one and only. What other product on this planet reappears every year literally, and not just as one, no, probably millions of new and unique ones? No wonder something is always happening in this amazing world. Let’s take a look at some of the […]

The Next Round: Sue found confidence through woodwork

When Sue put down the bottle for good, she picked up something else entirely – scraps of Scottish oak, old skateboards, and a newfound passion for woodwork. What followed wasn’t just a hobby or a distraction. It was the beginning of a new life. Sue encourages you to find your own spark in the things […] The post The Next Round: Sue found confidence through woodwork appeared first on Club Soda .

Unveiling the Perfect Gin Gift Set for Any Occasion

Gin - a spirit teeming with sophistication and rich history - makes for an exquisite gifting option. The 'Unveiling the Perfect Gin Gift Set for Any Occasion' guide takes you on a journey of understanding gin's allure, how it evolved from medicinal usage to a societal fascination, and why it now holds a special place in our celebrations. Delve deeper to learn what constitutes a great gin gift set, from a selection of gins, high-quality tonics, and perfect gin glasses, to the art of personalization based on recipient's taste. Elevate your gift-giving game with a present that is more than just a spirit, it's an entire gin experience. The post Unveiling the Perfect Gin Gift Set for Any Occasion appeared first on Muckross Irish Gin .

Dumas Station Wines

Jay DeWitt of Dumas Station Wines Photos Courtesy of Dumas Station Wines When 4th generation farmer Jay DeWitt was growing up in Walla Walla, he never imagined he would have a career in the wine industry.  There was no wine or alcohol of any kind in the DeWitt household, except on New Year's Eve.  It wasn’t until Jay was working as a crop consultant in CA that he had his first taste of wine.  He remembers that first sip well.  It was a 1976 Jordan Cabernet Sauvignon, and the experience changed his life.  He had never tasted anything so good, and he has had a glass of wine every day of his life since that first sip.  He and his wife moved back to Walla Walla, and Jay made hobby wine in their dining room, using a trash can as a fermentation vessel.  In 2003, he and a friend decided to make wine commercially, and Dumas Station Wines was born.  There’s a lot of history behind the brand name and the tasting room/winery site several miles south of Dayt