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The Stories Behind Bottle Designs
Some spirit brands take their bottle designs very seriously. An eye-catching bottle can be beneficial for sales, but if you look further, you will learn that every little detail has a bigger meaning. Of course, innovative bottle designs aren’t anything […] The post The Stories Behind Bottle Designs appeared first on On the Sauce Again .
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Cantine Aperte 2026: tra vigne ed esperienze. Tutti i programmi e le degustazioni in Italia
Il vino non è solo degustazione ma la chiave per entrare in contatto con il suo territorio, la sua cultura e le sue storie: con questa consapevolezza Cantine Aperte 2026 dà il via a un viaggio immersivo tra natura, benessere e tradizioni locali che trasformerà le cantine di tutta Italia in laboratori di esperienze a […] L'articolo Cantine Aperte 2026: tra vigne ed esperienze. Tutti i programmi e le degustazioni in Italia proviene da insidewine .
videoEp. 2738 Two Barolos, but one hill with Nadia Curto & Pablo Fernandez IWA | Clubhouse Ambassadors...
Welcome to Clubhouse Ambassadors’ Corner and Episode 2738 of the Italian Wine Podcast. In this episode Pablo Fernandez IWA interviews Nadia Curto, the renowned winemaker from La Morra (Cuneo), in the heart of the Langhe and the Barolo region. These sessions are recorded from Clubhouse and reproduced here for the Italian Wine Podcast. Nadia discusses her hands-on approach to winemaking, working without consultants or enologists while combining her father's traditions with her own vision. She also shares the winery's philosophy of minimal intervention, featuring chemical-free viticulture, spontaneous fermentation, and a simple motto: "Nature above everything." Key Learning Objectives: • Learn about the history of Nadia Curto's family winery in La Morra and its multigenerational approach to Barolo production. • Explore Nadia's philosophy of natural winemaking, including spontaneous fermentation and minimal intervention in both the vineyar
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The history of port
From ruby and tawny to vintage and white styles, Port is one of the world’s most historic and distinctive fortified wines. But how did this wine from northern Portugal become so closely tied to British drinking culture and what makes the different styles taste the way they do? In this guide, award-winning drinks writer Henry Jeffreys explores the history of Port, how it is made and the key styles to know, from everyday ruby Port to long-aged vintage expressions. Port is a fortified wine from northern Portugal. It owes its existence to Britain's fractious relationship with its neighbour, France. Since the 12th century, wine in England had come from Bordeaux. But when William III and Mary came to the throne in 1688 in the so-called Glorious Revolution, it ushered in a period of on-and-off conflict that would continue until the defeat of Napoleon in 1815. Wine shipped from France became subject to high taxation. By 1698, duty on French wine was £47 a cask when the wine itself cost only £1
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Wine News: What I’m Reading the Week of 5/24/26
Hello and welcome to my weekly roundup of the wine stories that I find of interest on the web. I The post Wine News: What I’m Reading the Week of 5/24/26 appeared first on Vinography .
videoWine Wednesday - Allegrini
Every Wednesday we open a bottle together and dive into whatever is happening across our world of wine, technology, and community.The circle is opening. Let’s be honest about something. The finest wines in the world are not inaccessible because of price. They are inaccessible because of relationships. Most collectors—serious, knowledgeable, passionate collectors—have spent years feeling like insiders who are somehow always standing just outside the door. The right allocation sold out before they were notified. The estate visit went to someone else on the list. The bottle they wanted turned up at auction with a provenance story that didn’t quite add up. This changes now. Join Jana and Annabelle live on Wine Wednesday for a historic broadcast as we officially celebrate the public launch of our highly anticipated Collector Tier and the brand-new Club App. We aren't just opening our new digital cellar tools; we are widening the door to the people who deserve to walk through it. Beyond
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ESH: Cia A - An interesting perspective on the Allergy concept
Cia F from Los Angeles CA tells her story at a 2007 Thursday Night Speaker meeting held in Las Vegas NV. She had a really interesting perspective on the "Allergy" concept. 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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MSL Monthly Picks – October 2023
Well, I think its fair to say that Jon and I have been slacking just a little bit. We’ve missed, well, four months of monthly picks, but I assure you it is not because we haven’t been drinking whiskey. Quite the opposite, actually! But it just so happens that we found the motivation we needed … Continue reading MSL Monthly Picks – October 2023 The post MSL Monthly Picks – October 2023 appeared first on The Capital City Bourbon Blog .
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English Whisky - A New Book
‘The journey from grain to glass’
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The quest for value in ‘Outer Burgundy’
Welcome to another instalment of 'these are all the Burgundies I've tasted recently', a collection of indulgent tasting highlights from my visit to the Grand Jours de Bourgogne 2026 (a week-long wine fair in this famed French wine region in early March). So far in this series, I've looked at how much Chablis I can taste in one session, been bedazzled by a smorgasbord of Vosne mega-wines, tasted many mercurial Mâconnais whites, worked through a challenging lineup from the Côte de Nuits, and topped it with some Volnay/Pommard seduction. Today, I'm tackling something important - Burgundy that nudges closer to being affordable. Sort of. For this quest, I'm turning to some lesser-known producers and wines from what Jancis Robinson calls 'Outer Burgundy' (the appellations beyond the famous Côte d'Or), with a particular focus on the cradle of Burgundian bargains, the Côte Chalonnaise. The post The quest for value in ‘Outer Burgundy’ appeared first on Australian Wine and Drinks Review .
videoHappy Birthday to our good friend, Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias! 🥳🎂
Fluffy was given the royal birthday treatment when he stopped by our Long Beach store to meet the team and sign some Pocho Ocho bottles! 🎉 There are still signed bottles available at the store for your purchase, so be sure to swing by and grab one!
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WHAT IS TRASHY BOOKCLUB?
Welcome to Trashy Book Club: Wine, Romance, and Absolutely No Apologies Some book clubs serve tea and discuss literary symbolism. Ours serves wine and debates which fictional love interest would actually ruin your life in the best possible way. Welcome to Trashy Book Club — and yes, we own that name proudly. So, What Exactly Is Trashy Book Club? Every other month, on the third Thursday, a wonderfully unhinged group of readers gathers to drink good wine, talk about deliciously over-the-top books, and — as it turns out — make some really great friends. We meet from 5:30 to 7pm, and if you're running a little late from work, don't worry. We talk a lot . You won't miss a thing. Best of all? It's completely free to join, and no RSVP needed. Just show up. The twist that makes our book club a little different from the rest? You're not just drinking wine in someone's living room — you're at a winery, with snacks, and either our owner or our assistant winemaker is right there in the room with y
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INSIDER DEAL! 50% OFF Winesmith Heringer Vineyards Tannat
The guy who literally wrote the book on winemaking (Clark Smith) returns with another masterful wine, the Winesmith Heringer Vineyards ... Read more
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6 Years 297 days - Fucked Up Fridays
Boyle finally gets to this weeks FUF.
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National Wine Day Musings with Seghesio Old Vine Zinfandel
Raise a glass! It’s National Wine Day.
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Incontri enologici in alta quota a VinoVip Cortina
Il Gotha del vino italiano si dà appuntamento tra le cime più belle d’Europa. Domenica 12 e lunedì 13 luglio, Cortina d’Ampezzo tornerà a fare da scenario alla quindicesima edizione di VinoVip Cortina, il summit biennale firmato dalla storica rivista Civiltà del bere. “Ci aspettiamo... L'articolo Incontri enologici in alta quota a VinoVip Cortina proviene da oscarwine .
videoWhy the "Wine is Dead" Headlines Are Lying to You
Is the wine industry actually dying? Italian Wine Ambassador Greg Martellotto exposes the truth behind "wine is dead" headlines and why "fake wine" is the real problem. What questions does this video answer? Is the wine industry crashing, or are consumer preferences simply shifting? What is the difference between commercial, mass-produced wine and premium artisanal wine? Why are grocery store wine sales declining while quality-driven, smaller producers remain resilient? How has authentic wine culture survived for over 8,000 years of human civilization? About This Video: In this video, Certified Italian Wine Ambassador Greg Martellotto breaks down the recent wave of clickbait headlines claiming that "wine is dead" and that modern health trends are permanently erasing alcohol culture. While mass-market grocery store scan data shows a sharp decline in commercial wine sales, the reality is that the premium, quality-driven wine market is actively growing. Greg explains that consumers
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Abbaye de St-Vivant
A new poem by Judy O'Kane. The post Abbaye de St-Vivant appeared first on World Of Fine Wine .
videoArgentina is Heading to the Finals! 🇦🇷
Argentina makes another comeback and will be heading to the finals. 🇦🇷 Time for a Fernet & Cola! 🍹
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2020 Viña Alberdi Rioja Reserva by La Rioja Alta
Photo from La Rioja Alta Background Having just moved to Arizona and all our wines in several storage lockers in Scottsdale, ventured to the local Total Wines to browse and pick up a few bottles of wine until the wine refrigerators were delivered to the house. Picked up several different and unusual wines. This wine, […]
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Two Elegant Big Reds from BC’s Township 7: Reserve 7 2022 and NBO 2022_PR SAMPLE
BC’s Township 7 Vineyards & Winery has two elegant red wines that should go well with our beautiful summer plans of a BBQ with family or friends. The wines I received to review are their Township 7 Vineyards & Winery Benchmark Series NBO 2022 and Township 7 Vineyards & Winery Benchmark Series Reserve 7 2022. Both wines are blends. The...
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Hambledon
Here are the outstanding new wines by Hambledon. One of the historic wineries in England, Hambledon Vineyard was originally planted back in 1952 by Major-General Sir Guy Salisbury-Jones. Hambledon is set in the 'Cradle of Cricket’ and vines are planted on chalky soils that resemble some found in champagne. In fact, the soils are the Newhaven Chalk formation that developed between the Santonian and Campanian eras of the Upper Cretaceous period (known as the Senonien period in Champagne). The same chalk, with the same Belemnite content, is found in some of the most famous Chardonnay areas of the Côtes des Blancs in Champagne. Hambedon has a very impressive winemaking team. Hervé Jestin has overseen the production of more than 200 million bottles of Champagne and sparkling wine during his career and was chef des caves at Champagne Duval Leroy for over 20 years. Jestin’s new wines were fabulous. I love the nuance in the NV Hambledon Rose Sparkling Wine (OB, 92) which offers very delicate r
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Duckhorn Vineyards
Here are the outstanding new wines by Duckhorn Vineyards. Duckhorn Vineyards began with a mere 800 cases of Cabernet Sauvignon and 800 cases of Merlot in 1978, and now has a range of producers under its portfolio. Since 2014, Renée Ary has served as head winemaker for Duckhorn Vineyards winemakers that began with Tom Rinaldi in 1978. Her promotion came after 11 years after serving as both assistant and associate winemaker. Originally from the East Coast, Renée moved to California to attend Saint Mary’s College, where she earned a degree in chemistry and art. Fascinated by the intersection between science and an art, winemaking quickly became Renée’s passion, career and way of life. Her first job was working in the lab at Robert Mondavi Winery in Oakville, as she trained under famed winemakers Genevieve Janssens, Steve Leveque and Richard Sowalsky. During that time she took classes in winemaking and viticulture at UC Davis and Napa Valley College. Renee handles this program with a deft
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Force Majeure
Here are the stunning 2023 releases by Force Majeure. Happy Memorial Day to you all. Located on Red Mountain, the Force Majeure Vineyard is one of the region’s most impressive sites for a magical range of varietals from Viognier to Cabernet. These have been some of the best wines on Red Mountain. New releases come from the warmer 2023 vintage and I was blown away with the overall quality. Do not miss out on the sinfully good 2023 Force Majeure ‘Red Mountain’ Syrah (OB, 99) which is powerful, burly and complex, with incredible flavor range. Learn more about these great wines at https://forcemajeurevineyards.com Here are the fantastic new wines by Force Majeure. 2023 Force Majeure ‘Red Mountain Estate’ Grenache- The 2023 Force Majeure ‘Red Mountain Estate’ Grenache shows off amazing red currant and potpourri notes on the nose alongside shades of red licorice and smoked meats. The palate is dense and delicious with terrific richness, texture, tension and salty nuance. Bi