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🎧Podcast 811 – Peter Mondavi Jr, Co-Proprietor, Charles Krug, Napa Valley
The history of Napa Valley is extensive but few names have have left a mark like Mondavi. Peter Mondavi Jr. now takes the helm of...
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A Week with South African Wine – Monday: The Chardonnays
So, it was in that basement that Hank was first introduced to wine through the Chiantis and Bordeaux his father stocked for the neighborhood. Combine the ice cream, red wine, brandy, and chocolate syrup in a blender.
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Dads, Milkshakes, and a Little Wine
I have been impressed by South African wines pretty much from my first contact with them. Nowadays they reflect expert winemaking, a God-given climate for...
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Are Beer Drinkers Moving Away From IPAs?
For years, IPA has been the dominant force in craft beer. Whether it was West Coast IPA, hazy IPA, double IPA, or fruited IPA, the style seemed untouchable. Walk into almost any brewery or bottle shop, and you could count on IPAs taking up a huge share of the tap list and cooler space. But lately, there’s a question starting to pop up more often in beer circles: are beer drinkers moving away from IPAs? That’s the topic I dive into in my latest video, and if you want to watch the full discussion, you can check it out here: Are Beer Drinkers Moving Away From IPAs? IPA Still Matters — But the Beer Landscape Is Changing Let’s be clear right from the start: IPA is not disappearing. It remains one of the most recognizable and best-selling craft beer styles in the market. Hoppy beers still have a loyal following, and there’s no shortage of breweries producing excellent versions across the spectrum. But what is changing is the overall beer conversation. Beer drinkers today have more options th
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Everything You Know About Zacapa 23 Is a Lie: The Great Rum Redaction
Zacapa 23 is a lie? If you have been wandering down the spirits aisle for the last twenty years, you have watched a masterclass in corporate gaslighting. The bottle is instantly familiar. It is tall and elegant and features that now largely plastic petate band. It is Ron Zacapa Centenario 23. If you get the... The post Everything You Know About Zacapa 23 Is a Lie: The Great Rum Redaction appeared first on thefatrumpirate.com .
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Beyond Butterflies: Discovering Westminster’s Hidden World of Beetles, Spiders and Sea Stars
The Butterfly Pavilion is home to more than butterflies. Beyond Butterflies: Discovering Westminster’s Hidden World of Beetles, Spiders and Sea Stars is a great adventure for the “not faint of heart.” We also find corals, beetles, spiders, and more. Let’s take a look at some tidal coral and a giant green anemone with a starfish. […] The post Beyond Butterflies: Discovering Westminster’s Hidden World of Beetles, Spiders and Sea Stars first appeared on About Boulder County Colorado - Visitor and Local Guide to Boulder County Colorado .
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Paul John Whisky Tops ADI International Spirits Competition 2026
Paul John Indian Single Malt Whisky recently won the Best of Class – International Whisky award at the American Distilling Institute (ADI) International Spirits Competition 2026. This year’s competition brought together whiskies from leading whisky-producing nations including Scotland, the United States, Japan, Taiwan, Canada, and Australia. Paul John Classic Select Cask secured the Best of Class – International Whisky and Best of Category – Indian Single Malt Whisky titles , along with a Double Gold Medal . Paul John Brilliance followed with a Double Gold Medal, while the Peated Select Cask, Bold, and Nirvana Unpeated expressions received Gold Medals. Paul John PX rounded off the haul with a Silver Medal. Paul John Whisky’s performance at ADI arrives at a moment when the global whisky conversation is genuinely shifting. Consumers and industry experts are increasingly looking beyond traditional producing regions, drawn by the unique character that India's
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Five key trends from DWWA 2026
Decanter World Wine Awards (DWWA) 2026 reveals several clear shifts shaping today’s global wine landscape, from regional identity to consumer value. 1. Great wine now comes from more places than ever One of the strongest messages from DWWA 2026 is the continued expansion of fine wine geography, with medals awarded to wines from 56 countries....
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Virginia: The Commonwealth of Wine
I was on the panel for the opening session, titled “Virginia in Context: A Comparative Grand Tasting.” Panel speakers at various sessions included Joe Czerwinski of Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate, Jason Wilson of Everyday Drinking here on Substack, and Lisa Granik MW, a regular judge at the Virginia Governor’s Cup competition.
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Chappellet Winery Spotlight
The post Chappellet Winery Spotlight appeared first on Vintegrity Wine & Spirits .
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Let’s try to treat our Bennevissitis with three 1996s
Ben Nevis 29 yo 1996/2026 (42.3%, The Wealth Spirit, hogshead, cask #1398, 250 bottles) Ben Nevis 29 yo 1996/2026 (47.6%, Maltbarn, bourbon cask, 152 bottles) Ben Nevis 28 yo 1996/2025 (49%, The Wealth Spirits & Milroy’s of Soho ‘Future Legends’, hogshead #758, 120 bottles) Ben Nevis 21 yo 2022/2024 (56.1%, Signatory Vintage for Waldhaus World of Whisky, 1st fill sherry butt, cask #327, 560 bottles)
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WhistlePig Pushes Congress to Declare Rye America’s Official Whiskey Ahead of 250th Anniversary
On Wednesday, WhistlePig Whiskey unveiled a national campaign urging Congress to recognize rye as the official whiskey of the United States, tying the initiative to the country’s upcoming 250th anniversary. The campaign, which runs through July 4, centers on a public petition that, if it reaches 1,776 signatures, will be formally presented to lawmakers. The […]
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Benriach 1996 / Glen Keith 1993 (Whisky Dreamers)
The Whisky Dreamers keep a steady pace. In September we heard of them for the first time and now they already have a third batch of whiskies. Always from the most exclusive corners of the Malts of Scotland warehouse. Currently on offer: Glen Keith 1993 and Benriach 1996. Glen Keith 32 yo 1993 (44,6%, Malts of Scotland 'Rare Casks' for Whisky Dreamers 2026, bourbon barrel, 158 btl.) Nose: a very fine fruitbomb, full of peaches, nectarines, gooseberries and green mango. A lot of honey and warm waxy notes, along with some honeysuckle and vanilla cake. Almond oil. Over time it also shows a grassier note and mild white blossoms, adding a sense of vinho verde to it. Mouth: even better than expected. Totally exuberant fruits, Bushmills style. We have pineapple, mango, papaya and hints of lime juice. Very juicy, who dropped the vitamin tablet? Later also creamy vanilla and a drop of calvados, as well as greener notes like mint leaves and eucalyptus. Finish: quite long, now getting citrus
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Frey Ranch Farm Strength Uncut Rye
I’d like to thank the folks at Frey Ranch Distillery and their PR team for providing this bottle with no strings attached. Now, I don’t know about you, but I seldom think of farming and Nevada in the same sentence. Mostly because I’ve really only been to the areas that tourists go to. I’ve been to Vegas, visited nature in the area, and driven through Northern Nevada on I-80 a couple of times. And honestly, I never thought about grain farming as I drove through. But apparently I should have. Just over the southern horizon (poetically speaking) from I-80 lives a small town named Fallon. And when you look for Fallon on a satellite view, you notice one thing quite clearly: there is a lot of green on that image. More than my brief visits to the state would have ever led me to believe. I must not be the only one with those thoughts, as the press release spends a few words explaining just that: Using his own slow-grown grains that take Northern Nevada’s climate, topography, and terroir into a
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Development of Basketball Leagues in Malaysia
Malaysia has been nurturing grassroots basketball for years, and it’s not well-known. Local leagues have... The post Development of Basketball Leagues in Malaysia appeared first on PorchDrinking .
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Hester Creek’s Summer VQA Collection Signals a Stellar 2025 Okanagan Vintage
Reading Time: 6 minutes Hester Creek Estate Winery expands its 2025 portfolio with five new VQA releases, including Ti Amo Sparkling, Viognier, Riesling and two rosés. Combined with the winery's earlier spring releases, the collection offers one of the clearest early looks at what could become a standout Okanagan vintage. The post Hester Creek’s Summer VQA Collection Signals a Stellar 2025 Okanagan Vintage appeared first on BCWineTrends .
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📺 El Dorado: The Treasurer of Alicante
We visit Bodegas Gutiérrez de la Vega in Parcent, Alicante, to meet Felipe, a poet and winemaker on a brilliant, rebellious mission to rewrite the...
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Are Virtual Tastings the New Dinner Party?
As with most things, dinner parties have been transformed in the era of the global... The post Are Virtual Tastings the New Dinner Party? appeared first on PorchDrinking .
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The Time That Made Balmorhea
If you’ve never been out to Balmorhea, it’s hard to explain what it feels like the first time you see it. You drive for hours through West Texas, past land that looks like it’s given up on trying to impress you. Flat stretches of scrub and rock. Fence posts leaning into the wind. Heat that […]
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Maker’s Mark’s Award-Winning Star Hill Farm Wheat Whisky Is Back
Maker’s Mark announced on Wednesday the 2026 return of its Star Hill Farm Whisky, marking the second annual release of the brand’s first new mashbill in more than 70 years. The release follows recognition as the “World’s Best Wheat Whisky 2026” at the World Whiskies Awards. Unlike Maker’s Mark’s core lineup, which has long relied […]
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WIN Insider Series with Michael Kaiser | WineAmerica
In this WIN Insider episode, George interviews Michael Kaiser, the recently promoted Executive Director of WineAmerica, about the evolving American wine landscape and federal advocacy for wineries outside California. With [...]
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Yuki Bar revisited: one of London’s best spots for natural wine
We popped into Yuki Bar yesterday while we were exploring London Fields, which is one of the gastronomic hotspots of
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Dust Bowl Brewing Co. Unveils Mega Juicy IPA as Third-Quarter Release in Big Beer Series
June 22, 2026, Turlock, Calif. — Dust Bowl Brewing Company is pleased to announce the release of Mega Juicy IPA, the third-quarter launch in its fan-favorite Big Beer Series. Crafted for hop lovers seeking big flavor, Mega Juicy IPA offers all the juicy, fruit-forward character of a hazy IPA without the haze. Brewed at a […] The post Dust Bowl Brewing Co. Unveils Mega Juicy IPA as Third-Quarter Release in Big Beer Series first appeared on All About Beer .
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10 award-winning English wines to drink during English Wine Week
10 award-winning English wines to drink during English Wine Week