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Ruby Magdalena Vineyards
Marty Johnson of Ruby Magdalena Vineyards Photos Coutesy of Marty Johnson Montana is not typically associated with fine wine. But that is where Marty Johnson discovered his passion for wine in the 1970s. He was a forestry student at the University of Montana, and cultivated a friendship with the owner of a local wine shop. The shop was a source of affordable wines from around the world, and Marty tasted many, while also reading books on wine and wine history. The bottle that made him fall in love with wine is one he held on to for over 2 decades for a special occasion. It was a 1973 Veuve Cliquot La Grande Dame, and he can still remember how it tasted and felt in his mouth. In 2005, Marty and his wife Ryan moved to WA state where Marty worked for three different wineries, while also starting his own vineyard and label. Marty and Ryan planted their first grapes in 2007, and they received a winery license in 2014 for their Ruby Magdalena Vi
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Il tempo e il Sangiovese: la verticale di Ruello racconta il nuovo corso del Chianti Classico
di Luciano Pignataro Luigi Frascino è un imprenditore affermato nel settore della finanza che ha deciso, nel 2017, di creare un'azienda vitivinicola. Non è il primo e non sarà l’ultimo caso di investimenti in questo comparto da parte di persone che, dopo aver avuto successo in altri campi, scelgono a un certo punto di dedicarsi alla produzione di vino. Alcuni commettono l’errore di andare di fretta; altri, invece, comprendono la necessità di dare tempo al tempo e di avviare un progetto che solo nel lungo periodo, e con continui aggiustamenti, potrà far rientrare l’investimento e, magari, produrre margini di guadagno. Da questo approccio dipende la selezione dei diversi progetti sul mercato: alcuni investitori, stanchi di aspettare, ne escono cercando di vendere e recuperare il capitale; altri, al contrario, ne fanno una questione di orgoglio e di passione. Luigi Frascino – napoletano trapiantato a Verona, dove ha acquisito il ristorante Da Ruggiero a pochi passi dall’ingresso Cangrande
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📺The Rioja Carlos Calls “Iconic”
What makes a wine truly iconic?In this episode of Got Somme, Master Sommelier Carlos Santos and Angus O'Loughlin open a bottle from one of the most historic ...
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videoCostco versus Trader Joe’s versus Total Wine
Today's video focuses on Chablis; for me, it's the purest example of Chardonnay from anywhere in the world. I'll taste three examples of Chablis AOC or sometimes called village-level Chablis. The wines are from three of the largest wine retailers in the US. I picked up a bottle from Costco, Trader Joe's, and Total Wine. All three wines are priced around $15 per bottle. A bit about Chablis: it's an outlier in Burgundy, resting at the far northern end of the region, not all that far from Champagne. Chablis at the village level offers some of the best values from all of Burgundy. It's typically plentiful, accounting for around 75% of Chablis's total wine production. Grand Crus and Premier Crus are some of the greatest wines in the world, but that's a topic for another video. All Chablis must be made from 100% Chardonnay; most at the village level see little to no time in oak barrels. The region is famous for Kimmeridgian soils that help to impart a unique crispness and freshness to the w
videoFrance's Biggest Red Wine You've Never Heard Of
Vignobles Marie Maria Madiran Novel 2020 Link to the wine: https://www.winex.com/vignobles-marie-maria-madiran-novel-2020.html Join our Daily Email Offer List: https://cdn.forms-content.sg-form.com/f3da488a-d10b-11ee-94a3-62718bdc6118 Every great wine country has that one grape almost nobody talks about. For Southwest France, it's Tannat. If you've never had it before, you're in for a surprise. Tannat produces some of the darkest, most powerful, and longest-lived red wines in all of France. In its youth, it can be almost intimidating. But with a little bottle age, it transforms into something remarkably polished while never losing its incredible depth and character. That's exactly why we get excited when we find a Madiran like this. Produced by Vignerons du Madiran, a cooperative of more than 130 growers dedicated to showcasing the region's best vineyards, this bottling comes from their premium Noblesse range and is crafted from 100% Tannat. Rather than burying the
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The Touchdown
Celebrate game day with The Touchdown cocktail, the perfect blend of smooth Canton Distillery bourbon, crisp ginger beer, and a fresh squeeze of lime. Served in a classic copper mug, this drink is a touchdown in every sip. Canton Distillery’s premium bourbon, renowned for its rich flavor and smooth finish, elevates this simple yet bold […] The post The Touchdown appeared first on Cooperstown Distillery .
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Cooks Lot Allotment 666 Pinot Gris 2025
Revelations, 13:18: “Here is wisdom. Let him that hath understanding count the number of the beast: for it is the number of a man; and his number is Six hundred […]
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Afternoon Brief, May 20
WEDNESDAY, MAY 20 TRENDING STORY Future of Wine Shipping Rests on Ohio It’s up to Ohio legislators now to decide the next stage in the battle over interstate wine shipping [...]
videoCHÂTEAUNEUF-du-PAPE vs Grenache vs Syrah vs Mourvedré BLIND TASTING!
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Orange You Glad We Made Rum
Our latest liquor release comes in the form of a fresh orange rum inspired by Inlet Beach along the Florida coastline. Inlet Beach is one of the fastest-growing neighborhoods in South Walton, with the largest regional beach access, white sand, clear turquoise waters, and close proximity to a reef, viewable by snorkeling, paddle boarding, or kayaking. It’s no wonder we named our refreshing and tropical rum after Inlet Beach. To create our newest spirit, we started with our classic Florida rum as the base. We make this using Louisiana cane sugar and black strap molasses. Our original rum smells of fresh cut hay, honey, and ripe banana, and features a smooth taste of fresh mint with a clean, lingering stone fruit sweetness. At our Florida craft distillery, we then take our original rum and add fresh honeybell oranges from 331 Farmers Market located in Freeport, Florida. We use fresh honeybell oranges, which are a type of tangelo, a hybrid of the Dancy tangerine and Duncan grap
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Sallier de la Tour: A Historic Sicilian Estate Committed to Sustainability
The Wining Hour: History of the Estate Sallier de La Tour, home to the La Monaca winery, near Palermo, Sicily, traces its origins to 1909. The history is most fascinating. Its story intertwined with another influential Sicilian wine family in 1956, when Paolo Sallier de La Tour married Costanza Tasca d’Almerita. The winery historically cultivated Sicilia’s native grape varieties, as well as carefully selected international grapes. However, Filiberto, Paolo’s son, later steered the estate toward exploring the potential of Syrah in the island’s unique terroir. In 2008, the estate became part of the broader holdings of the historic Tasca d’Almerita family, which took stewardship of the property. Since then, the estate has balanced noble heritage with modern winemaking and sustainability, honoring both land and legacy. Terroir Tenuta Sallier de la Tour is within the Monreale DOC in northwest Sicily, a landscape where Mediterranean sun, sea breezes, and varied soil types give grapes a uniqu
videoWhere Producer Beats Terroir in Burgundy (And Where It Doesn't)
In this video, John Jackson, DipWSET a/k/a Attorney Somm discusses high-end Burgundy and the rules that he uses to make purchasing decisions for his own cellar. He discusses where terroir is the most significant factor, where producer can trump terroir, how vintage impacts Burgundy quality and much more! NAPA VALLEY DECODED: New Book from Attorney Somm Whether you want to discover affordable, high‑quality Cabernets, navigate all 17 AVAs plus Pritchard Hill with confidence, better understand your own palate and the wine styles that fit it, or pick up practical tips for visiting, Napa Valley Decoded is the #1 Best Selling comprehensive resource you need to make smarter, more confident choices. Now available in hardcover and Kindle here: https://amzn.to/4x7fJ3Y MY FAVORITE FLASH SITE - Sign up to receive $10 off your first order! https://lastbottlewines.com?referral_code=OTQ0MzE5NjkyODI4NA WINE COLLECTOR RESOURCES & CELLAR TOOLS Books and wine accessories I use in my own cellar! ht
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Wines of Georgia Poised to Expand Despite Turbulent Market Conditions
Global wine experts gathered during the country’s debut National Wine Day demonstrate category growth and potential across borders, generations, and demographics. May 20, 2026 (Tbilisi, Georgia) — Wines of Georgia, [...]
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Bluebird Hill Cellars Reopens Renovated Tasting Room with Major Upgrades
Willamette Valley Estate Debuts Redesigned Space Under New Ownership of Longtime Fans May 20, 2026 (Monroe, OR) — Bluebird Hill Cellars, the boutique Pinot Noir and Chardonnay estate perched at [...]
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2024’s A Real Pain + An Isle of Raasay Whisky Trio
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Il vino delle isole minori: storie di resistenza, vento e sale
Il fascino della viticoltura marina risiede nella capacità di raccontare storie di resistenza, vento e sale attraverso un calice di vino. Le isole minori del Mediterraneo custodiscono un patrimonio enologico straordinario, dove la vite è il simbolo di un’alleanza secolare tra l’uomo e una natura tanto spettacolare quanto impervia. In questi ecosistemi delimitati dal mare, […] L'articolo Il vino delle isole minori: storie di resistenza, vento e sale proviene da La Stanza del vino .
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Little Engine Wines Launches Vineyard Terrace for 2026
LITTLE ENGINE WINES OPENS VINEYARD TERRACE FOR THE 2026 SEASON A New Evening Lakeside Lounge Experience Debuts on the Naramata Bench Little Engine Wines has officially opened its Vineyard Terrace for the season, introducing a new evening lounge experience where the lake, the vines, and golden hour come together on the Naramata Bench. The Vineyard ... Read more The post Little Engine Wines Launches Vineyard Terrace for 2026 first appeared on My VanCity .
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INSIDER DEAL! 61% OFF Miner The Iliad White Wine
91-93 points and DISCOUNTED $26 a bottle! Don’t miss this mini-vertical of a very Rhone-like and age-worthy white blend from ... Read more
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The Rich Range of Sauvignon Blanc Expressions in New Zealand Is Underrated
by Andrew ChalkOn the WSET (Wine & Spirits Education Trust) Level 3 blind tasting exam, it is quite likely the white wine to be tasted is a New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc. The island country sits alone in the South Pacific Ocean and has developed its wine industry with a singular cast of mind. Sauvignon Blanc is widely grown and, in stereotypical parlance, produces wines of vibrant acidity, citable citrus fruits, and herbaceous aromatic notes. This Occum’s Razor will not just pin down the Kiwi wine
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The Perfect Purée of Napa Valley Acquires Strongwater, Expanding Its Craft Offerings
Find both product families together at Bar Convent Brooklyn, June 9–10 in NYC May 20, 2026 (Napa Valley, CA) — The Perfect Purée of Napa Valley, the leading U.S. producer [...]
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🎧📺When Simplicity Drives Success: How Banshee Bucked The Trends of The Bar Industry | The Buildout
At a time when many new cocktail bars are chasing acclaim with high-tech techniques and elaborate presentations, Jen Murphy went in the opposite direction: p...
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Webinar to Discuss the Risk of Sulfur Fungicide Toxicity in Washington Vineyards
Register for June 10 WAVEx webinar May 20, 2026 (Seattle, WA) — The wine industry is invited to register for an upcoming webinar focused on the risk of sulfur phytotoxicity [...]
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A Week’s Round-up of Vancouver’s Wine Events
Last week I had the pleasure of attending three events celebrating wine, terroir, and the artisans who work their magic. May 11 Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG and Tuscan IGP/DOP Walk About On Monday afternoon, I attended a masterclass and walk-around tasting featuring select wines from Montepulciano’s renowned Vino Nobile di Montepulciano appellation. Montepulciano has ... Read more The post A Week’s Round-up of Vancouver’s Wine Events first appeared on My VanCity .