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Black Odesa, Felix Hart’s Latest Adventure

Peter Stafford-Bow does it again in his latest book, Black Odesa! You would think that after all the harrowing adventures Stafford-Bow’s character, Felix Hart, has been through he would relax and take it easy for a while. Well, he tried, but circumstances had other ideas. He thought life was grand, and then unexpected visitors showed up. That’s when everything started […] The post Black Odesa, Felix Hart’s Latest Adventure appeared first on Pull That Cork .

Furneaux Distillery: Through Rugged Isolation – Perfection Soars!

Chapter 26 in our series of celebrating Australian whisky takes us to Furneaux distillery at Flinders Island where the intense connections between people and the land synergise as one to create a whisky wonderland unlike any other Australia has to offer. Image courtesy of Furneaux Distillery Flinders Island lies in eastern Bass Strait, between Tasmania […] The post Furneaux Distillery: Through Rugged Isolation – Perfection Soars! appeared first on The Old Barrelhouse .

How to Open a Wine Bottle Without a Corkscrew: Date Night Lifehacks

No wine opener? You can use a fork This post How to Open a Wine Bottle Without a Corkscrew: Date Night Lifehacks was posted on WineDivaa .

Weekly Cellar Round-Up

Over the course of a week, I taste a bunch of wine, usually with friends, and almost always with my wife. Here are some of the wines we tasted over the past few weeks. These are wines that were not sent … Continue reading →

Let's Debunk Beer Myths: Guinness Tastes Better In Ireland

Nasce il Gruppo Giovani del Consorzio Lugana

Il Consorzio Tutela Lugana DOC annuncia la nascita del Gruppo Giovani Lugana, una nuova iniziativa pensata per coinvolgere le nuove generazioni di imprenditori e professionisti già attivi all’interno delle aziende associate e accompagnare l’evoluzione della denominazione attraverso visione, competenze e progettualità. Il gruppo riunirà 31... L'articolo Nasce il Gruppo Giovani del Consorzio Lugana proviene da oscarwine .

Current releases from Dão legend Antonio Madeira

I’ve reported on Antonio Madeira and his wines before in detail. He’s one of the most important producers in the

Die storieverteller

Helene Joubert gebruik kreatiwiteit en strategie om wyn vir ’n nuwe generasie relevant te maak.

Learning from the best

With a love of agriculture nurtured by her grandmother who used to grow vegetables in Limpopo, Mosima Mabelebele found her way into winemaking through a chance funding application, and went from beginner to producing award-winning wines.

Restaurants: dinner at La Trompette, Chiswick, with three interesting wines

Website: https://www.latrompette.co.uk/ La Trompette is one of my favourite restaurants in London. Tucked away in Chiswick, it has an upmarket

Function partners with Western Collective

Function and Western Collective Announce Garden City Taproom Collaboration, Launching  June 2 with Fort George Brewery  Function, the Portland-born rotating brewery pop-up taproom concept revealed plans to expand to the Boise, Idaho area to the New School in March after announcing the closure of their original northwest Portland location . Leading up to the planned build-out of a new taproom, food hall, and lodging next to the river in Garden City, Idaho, Function is partnering with local brewery Western Collective to host 6 months of rotating guest brewery pop-ups. The first featured brewery partner will be Fort George Brewery out of Astoria, Oregon, with the launch beginning Tuesday, June 2. The Fort George lineup will be featured alongside Western Collective’s house beers, ciders, slush, and  taproom staples.  “This is exactly the kind of thing we wanted to start building before our own doors open in Garden City,” said Function  Owner Casey Armstrong. “

Die kuns om stories te deel

Van ’n kreatiewe kind in Mpumalanga tot ’n bemarkingsleier by een van die Kaap se oudste wynplase, bring Elani Nell haar skerp oog vir visuele storievertelling na die wynwêreld.

Growing into the role

Known for her creativity and passion in the cellar, Johannah Shibe Moloantoa is a rising star in South Africa’s wine industry. Starting with a curiosity about agriculture, she’s helped create award-winning wines and quickly made her mark as assistant winemaker at Nederburg.

Dit gaan alles oor balans

Simon Terblanche het sy loopbaan in wyn met fokus en vasberadenheid opgebou. Vandag is hy ’n jong plaasbestuurder met ’n duidelike visie.

Van die kelder tot konsultasie

Hugo Pietersen se loopbaan is gedryf deur sy liefde vir wyn en mense. Met harde werk, deursettingsvermoë en geloof bewys hy enige droom kan bereik word, ongeag jou agtergrond.

Moët & Chandon x Pharrell Williams: de limited edition champagne van deze zomer

Ontdek de Moët & Chandon Ice Impérial x Pharrell Williams Limited Edition: een opvallende champagne met stijl, summer vibes en een uniek design. Deze exclusieve fles is speciaal gemaakt om met ijs te drinken en is perfect voor zonnige momenten, feestjes, cadeaus en verzamelaars. Tijdelijk verkrijgbaar bij Club Champagne zolang de voorraad strekt.

Il Covo di Leo a Pozzuoli, quando la tradizione gastronomica ha radici molto lontane

Dal 1972 la famiglia Valentino costruisce la propria storia di specializzazione nella cucina di terra, a partire da Leopoldo, che da adolescente entra in ristorante e diventa poi direttore della storica “Ninfea” di Pozzuoli. L’ispirazione in cucina è quella classica casereccia, in passato l’unica via da seguire e adesso un’eccezione a tavola. Reinventare piatti storici […]

Drinking and Your Menstrual Cycle

Your menstrual cycle and factors like cycle length, regularity, and flow can be important indicators of overall health. Meanwhile, diet, exercise, and lifestyle can have a significant impact on cycle health — and this includes alcohol and how much you drink. If you’ve ever wondered if drinking on your period could make you bleed more […]

Women in Wine: Carrying on Traditions Featuring Ilaria Felluga

Over five years ago I had the opportunity to meet Ilaria Felluga and her father , Roberto Felluga , at their importer tasting with Dalla Terra in the Boston area .  They both stood out to me that day .   Roberto seemed like a genuine, humble man for someone whose family’s heritage has been producing such respected, quality wines in the Friuli Venezia Giulia region .  I loved the enthusiasm and drive that Ilaria had in traveling the world with her father to become involved in the family business .   Fast forward 2 years later in late November of 2021 Roberto unexpectedly passed away leaving the keys to his family’s legacy and traditions all in Ilaria’s hands to manage .     Ilaria Felluga and her father Roberto Felluga For Women’s History Month I was excited to have the opportunity to have a one-on-one video interview with Ilaria to discuss her beginnings in the business and her new role as CEO and owner of both wineries of the F e lluga family, Marco Fellu

Our top Father’s Day gifts

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ENTRIES OPEN FOR THE TWENTIETH FNB SAUVIGNON BLANC SA TOP 10

Entries are now open for the FNB Sauvignon Blanc SA Top 10, which celebrates its 20th edition in 2026. Presented by Sauvignon Blanc South Africa in partnership with title partner FNB and platinum partner Ever Solutions, the competition is South Africa’s only wine competition dedicated exclusively to Sauvignon Blanc. Since its inception, it has recognised […] The post ENTRIES OPEN FOR THE TWENTIETH FNB SAUVIGNON BLANC SA TOP 10 appeared first on Sauvignon Blanc South Africa .

Shady happenings

It was a mix of sunshine and showers on the mid-May weekend in Kilkenny, so it's just as well the motorised awnings over the beer garden of Sullivan's Taproom were in good working order. The annual beer festival brought a selection of breweries from around Ireland. I was last here two years ago , and since then a new brewery has sprung up next to the drinking space, though I suspect this is more an expansion of the pilot kit, rather than a full production site for contract-brewed flagships like Maltings red and Black Marble stout -- both fine beers, of course. More Sullivan's small-batch beer is to be welcomed, and the indoor bar had three of them. California Common  is one of those styles which made it from a million homebrew kits to a thousand microbreweries as the brewers went professional in the '00s, but which hasn't had much of a permanent impact on the beer scene. It's always nice to see one in the wild, even if they're rarely spectacular. This one certainly wasn't, but get