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Sourcing Grains From Local, Sustainable Farmers
We’re proud to work with local farmers who share the same sustainability goals & strive to minimize our impact on the planet.
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French beer overtakes wine consumption
French beer overtakes wine consumption
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Behind the Cork™ - Chateau dAqueria Tavel Rose
2025 Château d’Aqueria Tavel Rosé ($25) Château d’Aqueria is the largest estate of Tavel. It has been making wines in Tavel since the end of the 16th century. While Tavel is a specific wine region in France, the region only makes one highly distinct style of wine. So, the name "Tavel" is also used to refer to the type of wine itself. Tavel was the first appellation created in France (1936). Unlike the ultra-pale, light rosés, Tavel wines undergo a longer grape-skin maceration (often 12 to 72 hours). This gives them a dark pink or ruby hue, higher tannins, and rich, spicy, berry flavors. It is often referred to as a "rosé for red wine drinkers.” This Château d’Aqueria Tavel is made from grapes that are handpicked from Château d’Aqueria’s own vineyards. They are then destemmed, followed by a maceration to extract color. The varieties, Grenache (50%), Syrah (20%), Clairette (10%), Mourvèdre (10%), Cinsault (5%), and Bourboulenc (5%) are blended two by two to enhance aromatic complexity. T
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Multiple Speakers: Mike then Wayne
We have two speakers today, first we have Mike M who is celebrating his 10th AA Birthday at the the Road to Recovery Group in Plymouth UK, followed by Wayne P speaking in October of 2015. These were 2 separate meetings and I dont know when Mike spoke. 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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🎧Ep 607: Wine Legends – The People Who Solved the Great French Wine Blight
In this show rather than one wine legend, I talk about a team of people who saved the wine world from The Great French Wine Blight of the 1860s – 1890s, which turned out to be caused a destructive, insect called phylloxera that came to Europe on American grapevines. I discuss the contributions of eight people who worked together and across continents to collectively save the European grapevine, Vitis vinifera, from extinction. Today, we drink Pinot Noir, Cabernet, Chardonnay, Riesling, and Syrah all because of the efforts of these people. This podcast is the story of what they did and how they did it. I discuss the contributions of: Jules-Émile Planchon Gaston Bazille CV Riley Hermann Jaeger George Hussman TV Munson Leo Laliman Pierra Viala All played key roles in identifying the cause of vine death in France, and finding the solutions that would work best. This is an important story of wine legends all wine lovers should know about! Enjoy! Full show notes and all back episodes are on
videoEp. 2735 A Sommelier’s Journey from Hong Kong with Kwong Shing (Derek) Li | Grandi Langhe e il Pi...
Welcome to episode 2735 of the Italian Wine Podcast recorded live at Grandi Langhe e il Piemonte del Vino 2026. As an official media partner, Italian Wine Podcast brings you firsthand insights from Grandi Langhe e il Piemonte del Vino 2026, Piedmont's premier wine event that took place on January 26-27, in Turin. Join top producers, buyers, and experts to explore emerging styles, winemaking innovations, and market trends shaping the region's future. From Barolo and Barbaresco to hidden gems, this series offers in-depth interviews and behind-the-scenes insights, revealing Piedmont's impact on the global wine scene. Today, Stevie Kim’s guest is Derek Li, a Hong Kong-born wine professional, consultant and educator with a long-standing background in hospitality. For his first time at Grandi Langhe e il Piemonte del Vino, Derek shares his impressions of Piemonte, its producers and the incredible diversity of wines gathered in one place. In this conversation, Stevie and Derek talk a
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Ontario Chardonnay Review: Wending Home Estate Vineyards & Winery Chardonnay 2023_PR SAMPLE
I received three vintages of Chardonnay from Ontario’s Wending Home Estate Vineyards & Winery as part of my Ontario Chardonnay Review. I reviewed the 2020 and 2021 vintages previously (see article), and today I am reviewing their 2023 vintage. Without further delay, here are my tasting notes for this wine. My Wine Tasting Note Wending Home Estate Vineyards & Winery...
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Moldova Celebrates 25 Years of National Wine Day, Strengthening Its Position as a Rising Global Wine Destination
The Republic of Moldova will mark the 25th anniversary of National Wine Day under the slogan “United by Wine” from October 3-4 2026 in Chișinău, celebrating a milestone that reflects the country’s transformation into an increasingly recognized player in the global wine industry. As one of the few countries in the world to dedicate a national […] The post Moldova Celebrates 25 Years of National Wine Day, Strengthening Its Position as a Rising Global Wine Destination appeared first on Liz Palmer .
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🎧Adelaide Hills: Lofty Ambitions
Buckle up, we're heading back out into wine country, this time to the intriguing Adelaide Hills wine region in South Australia. It gets talked about a lot - but what's it really all about? Is it all about piercing, textural Chardonnay? Or fine sparkling wine? What about the perfumed Pinot Noir, the scented Shiraz..? And let's not forget the likes of Gruner Veltliner, Nebbiolo, Gamay, Barbera, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc and all those natural wines. There's a real buzz around the Adelaide Hills - but how to get our heads round it all?! Happily, we have some brilliant guides in the shape of Brian Croser (Tapanappa), David LeMire MW (Shaw + Smith), Emma Wood (Wirra Wirra), Kelly Wellington (Hahndorf Hill), Liam Van Pelt (Ashton Hills), Peter Saturno (Longview) and Xavier Bizot (Daosa/Tapanappa). (Thanks also to the Adelaide Hills Wine Region for making this sponsored episode happen and giving us access to such great producers.) They talk us through things like altitude, rain, field blends,
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Obnoxious, In a Good Way, Part 2 (More from Del Dotto Vineyards)
Remember when I kind of wanted to hate that big-ass Napa Cab from Del Dotto Vineyards? Well, there’s now a sequel to that story. Not too long ago, Shannon and I managed to escape the confines of our typical (yet blissful!) domestic scenario for a date night, and once again I decided to indulge her […] Source
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How to find the perfect wine wedding gift
The post How to find the perfect wine wedding gift appeared first on Virgin Wines .
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Best of Cork Talk: Grassy Creek Vineyards
This episode is another Best of Cork Talk episode featuring Grassy Creek Vineyard and Winery in State Road, NC! When we first sat down with Jim and Cynthia Douthit (episode: Growing for Future Generations), it was during the height of COVID and the conversation was recorded remotely. Even then, their dedication to farming, commitment toContinue reading →
videoColli di Luni DOC Explained in 60 Seconds! 🍷🌊🇮🇹 #italy
Colli di Luni DOC Explained in 60 Seconds! 🍷🌊🇮🇹 #italy Santé, James © 2026 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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How Much Does a Private Event Venue Cost in Seattle?
“How much does a private event venue cost in Seattle?” We get this question more than any other, and the internet is terrible at answering it. Most venues bury private event pricing behind a contact form, which makes private event planning a nightmare if you’re trying to compare options or justify a budget to your […] The post How Much Does a Private Event Venue Cost in Seattle? appeared first on Reubens Brews .
videoIf California Had Grand Crus... This Would Be One.
Turley Zinfandel Pesenti Vineyard 2023 Link to the wine: https://www.winex.com/turley-zinfandel-pesenti-vineyard-2023.html Join our Daily Email Offer List: https://cdn.forms-content.sg-form.com/f3da488a-d10b-11ee-94a3-62718bdc6118 Some vineyards become famous because of the wineries that bottle them. Others become famous because they're simply extraordinary pieces of land. Dusi Vineyard is one of those places. Planted in the 1920s, these gnarly, head-trained vines have helped define Paso Robles Zinfandel for generations. Long before Paso became one of California's premier wine regions, Dusi was already proving what this terroir could accomplish. It's no surprise that Turley recognized its potential early, securing the vineyard more than two decades ago and making it one of the cornerstone sites in their legendary lineup. If California had a Grand Cru classification system, Dusi would deserve serious consideration. The vineyard sits on Paso Robles' famed west sid
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Camino Wine Co Centenary Vines Grenache 2024
Devilishly rounded and curvaceous on the second day of tasting, give this Camino Wine Co Grenache a decant before diving in. Give it that grace and you'll be in heaven. Sourced from a 1912 planted Lyndoch vineyard in the Barossa's south, Jason Barrette has access to some excellent parcels. This 2024 carries on from where the 2023 left off. I was quite impressed by that release, and we come back for much of the same joy and the delish factor. It kicks off like a working-class Grenache of sorts with a rustic edge, yet it waltzes with royalty with some air under its wings. Be sure to give it that time. Made with 25% whole bunches, dive into a pool of raspberries, mulberries, cherries, raspberry rope, and cola with flecks of orange peel skimming the surface. Some pan juices and charcoal add some savoury appeal as woodsy spices curl around the palate, driving the moreishness. Firmish, cocoa tannins have the last word, but all I want is to dive back in. Clever stuff. Big love. 9
podcast· 1h 14m· S6E95The ONE Insane Jail Story I've Never Told, Smuggling a Meth Pipe into Jail, Learning the Jail "Rules" the Hard Way, and is "Rejection Protection?!" A Perspective Shift that Can Change Your LIfe
This is an encore presentation of an episode originally released May, 2024. After today, I will be taking a short break and returning on April 2nd with all new episodes. All Patreon memberships will be paused until we return as well. Thank you! Hey y'all! This is the ONE jail story I have yet to tell anywhere . Literally one of the craziest events of my entire life, and probably the wildest four days of my active addiction. As always though, there is purpose in the madness, and this story is no different. A few episodes ago my guest Kevin said that a "miracle" can just be a shift in perspective. I absolutely love that idea and today you and I are going to discuss the perspective shift that "rejection is protection." Typically when we are rejected for anything, or by someone, we feel it is based on our value - that we aren't "good enough." What if we can shift our belief system to believe that rejection is a good thing, and absolutely unrelated to our value? Let's talk about it! Let me
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Tim Smith Old Vine Mataro 2025
Plentiful, gracious, delicate and silky describe this excellent Tim Smith Mataro best. Incredible value for $45, it comes from 130+ year old vines. The label has taken on a little facelift, too, and is now known as the Old Vine Mataro. Mulberries, blackberries, and blueberries are pinned to the core with an array of savoury pleasures moving and swaying throughout. Pretty scents of dried purple flowers and berry pie aromas slide into the flavour profile. Earthy nuances, dried herbs, cured meats and pan juices join forces in a seamless waltz. Soft woodsy spices reach long, leading to a persistent finish. Oh, this is a peach. Go here! 95/100 Region: Barossa RRP: $45 Source: Sample Winery Website Subscribe to Qwine here Follow: Instagram , LinkedIn and X
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Best Wines for Outdoor Dining (Because Food Tastes Better Outside)
There’s something about eating outdoors that makes everything taste better—picnics in the park, beach lunches, or slow patio dinners at sunset. The best wine for picnic or outdoor dining isn’t heavy or complicated. It’s fresh, easy to chill, and simple to share. At Corus Imports, we focus on Georgian wines that naturally fit these moments—crisp whites, refreshing reds, and textured wines that travel well and pair effortlessly with casual food. Here’s your simple guide to choosing the perfect...
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6 Years 289 days - Fucked Up Fridays
Boyle heads to a Candle Light concert and a bold statement with a FUF.
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What Wine Should You Order at a Restaurant? (Without Feeling Lost)
Opening a wine list at a restaurant can feel intimidating. Long names, unfamiliar regions, and price ranges that don’t always make sense—it’s easy to overthink it. The truth is, knowing how to order wine isn’t about memorizing bottles. It’s about understanding a few simple patterns so you can confidently choose something you’ll actually enjoy. At Corus Imports, we believe wine should feel approachable anywhere—even in a restaurant with a 200-bottle list. Here’s your simple guide to ordering...
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#221 | 13 years of Beautiful Beer
Starting this June we’re opening entries for the 2026 Brewers Choice Awards So what better time to revisit our visit to the 2024 winners of our ‘Brewery of the Year’ category – Wiper and True. The brewery, which is known for beers such as its Kaleidoscope Pale Ale, Milkshake Milk Stout and a wealth of...
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Episode 204 – The Hills Are On Fire
You may have heard the hills around Drew caught on fire – well he’s back after that and a laptop collapse! Catch up with us. We have a few episodes waiting to go! (Picture of Mt. Wilson, which should be … Continue reading →
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Types of Wine Decoded: From Red Wines to White, Sparkling & Beyond
Centuries ago, a remarkable invention unfolded: wine, a sublime grape-based beverage that has continuously fascinated cultures worldwide, weaving through social, historical, medicinal, and sensory realms. Even in the present era, where communication has transcended from .. Read More