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Hong Kong and France Strengthen Wine Tourism and Culinary Travel Partnership as Bordeaux Expands Luxury Gastronomy Reach Across Asia: What International Travelers Should Watch Next
Hong Kong and France Strengthen Wine Tourism and Culinary Travel Partnership as Bordeaux Expands Luxury Gastronomy Reach Across Asia: What International Travelers Should Watch Next
podcast· 1h 27m· S11E218The Great American Wine Tour aka The Gospel of Keith Beavers
Welcome to another episode of Beats Vines & Life, where we blend the soundtrack of Gen X culture with stories from the heart of American wine country. This time, the conversation focused on the Great American Wine Tour—a journey crisscrossing Napa, Willamette, the Finger Lakes, Texas Hill Country, Virginia, and beyond to uncover the most remarkable wines made right here in the USA. One concept discussed was the uniquely American spirit of winemaking—a landscape not bound by centuries-old European traditions but shaped by innovation, passion, and diverse backgrounds. The discussion explored the personal stories, the craft, and the people behind iconic wineries like Silver Oak, Rombauer, Seghesio, and the up-and-coming Gagnon & Kennedy, spotlighting how American winemakers pave their own paths and redefine what excellence looks (and tastes) like. A key theme that emerged was wine as the great connector: a bridge between music, lifestyle, and community, and a medium for conversation, disc
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Behind the Cork™ - Chateau La Nerthe Les Cassagnes Rose
2025 Chateau La Nerthe Les Cassagnes Rosé ($22.99) The first deed attesting to the existence of Château La Nerthe was signed on November 25, 1590, with its acquisition by the Tulle de Villefranche family. It was then a country house known as the Grange de Beauvenir. Marquis Jean-Dominique Tulle de Villefranche (1711-1760) completed making it one of the flagship estates of the Rhône Valley in France by launching the castle's construction on the foundations of the medieval cellar. They innovated in the vineyard and the wine cellar, for example, shipping bottled wines starting in 1776. Produced in Tavel, the heart of the Rhône Valley’s rosé production, this Côtes du Rhône rosé is crafted from 30+ year old vines of Grenache Noir/Blanc/Gris (60%), Cinsault (30%), and Syrah (10%). The grapes are handpicked and directly sorted when arriving in the cellar. Direct pressing took place in a pneumatic press over a 3 hour period. It was then fermented in temperature controlled tanks at low temperat
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🎧Ep. 2680 How to pair wine with snacks with Julia Coney Walters
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. Welcome to episode 2680 of the Italian Wine Podcast recorded live at Grandi Langhe e il Piemonte del Vino 2026.
video☀️En #Aguadilla. Hagan #turismo interno, nuestra isla es una bendición. #restaurante #puertorico
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Nasce la Mappa del Mandrolisai – Una nuova narrazione grafica dell’areale del centro Sardegna che trasforma l’arte dei “Murales” in strumento enoico contemporaneo
La nuova mappa dell'areale del Mandrolisai Doc, firmata dall'artista Mauro Patta. L'articolo Nasce la Mappa del Mandrolisai – Una nuova narrazione grafica dell’areale del centro Sardegna che trasforma l’arte dei “Murales” in strumento enoico contemporaneo proviene da Wine Blog Roll - Il Blog del Vino Italiano .
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Maker’s Mark Cellar Aged Bourbon 2024 Release
Another year, another Cellar Aged Bourbon release from the fine folks at Maker’s Mark. Since 2024 ended not so long ago, that’s what we’ll be discussing in today’s video, i.e. the 2024 edition of this Maker’s Mark series. Here are a few words about the 2024 Cellar Aged […]
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🎧Ep 169: New Tasting Rooms in Paso – Featuring V1no Juan | Hawks Hill | Boutz Cellars
🍇 WHERE WINE TAKES YOU – EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS 🍷 In this episode of Where Wine Takes You, Adam hangs with three guests who are helping shape the next wave of Paso Robles wine culture, not just through the wines they make, but through the new spaces and experiences they’re building. First up is Juan M. Contreras, owner and winemaker of V1NO JUAN, whose story might be one of the purest Paso stories out there. Juan came to the United States from Mexico in the early ‘90s, started working in the vineyards, moved into the cellar at Robert Hall, and spent more than two decades learning every side of the business before opening his own tasting room across from the downtown Paso park. Alongside his wife and kids, Juan is now crafting bold Paso reds, rosé, Sauvignon Blanc, and Bordeaux blends rooted in hard work, family, and legacy. Then there’s Kit Kuyper of Hawks Hill Ranch, farming some wildly diverse and rugged terrain in the Adelaida District. Massive elevation swings, Rhône varietals, growe
videoThe Real Reason Cheap Wine Fools You
Six bottles. One blind test. Nobody at the table knows what's in the glass, and the price tags stay hidden until the very end. Every pour lands somewhere between $24 and $30, which means the usual clues are gone and the only thing left is what actually tastes good. Brendan brings the winemaker's brain, Noah brings the professional palate, and Henry brings the one thing most wine shows forget: he drinks like a normal human. Watch them agree, argue, and occasionally embarrass themselves as they try to rank what's in front of them with zero labels to lean on. Play along at home. Pour something, cover the bottle, and lock in your guesses before we do. See if your gut beats the pro's training or the winemaker's ego. Subscribe to Bottle Shock and drink smarter without the snobbery. #wine #blindtasting #winetasting #bottleshock #wineeducation #winereview #under30wine Learn More About Us: https://bottleshock.tv/ We're Thirsty! Buy Us A Glass Of Wine!: https://ko-fi.com/wineforthepeople We
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Pomerol to Saint-Émilion … by Bike?
Since I started writing about wine, close to fifteen years ago now, one facet has remained constant: I write what I want to write. While that might not seem all that earth-shattering to most people, the thought of being told … Continue reading →
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Wine & Chocolate: Love Ain’t Easy
We’ve all been sold the fantasy. Wine… Chocolate… Romance… dim lighting. Maybe Barry White playing in the background reminding us that love ain’t always simple. And honestly? He’s right. Wine and chocolate sound like the ultimate power couple. But while they can be magic together, this pairing isn’t always effortless. In fact, sometimes it’s downright... The post Wine & Chocolate: Love Ain’t Easy appeared first on Exploring the Wine Glass .
video“I know what I like.”
“I know what I like.” Angus did not hold back on this Portuguese Pinot Noir. From “fruit punch” to comparing it with a familiar Craggy Range Pinot, this tasting turned into a very honest debate about whether great wine needs to feel familiar, or challenge everything you think you like. Portugal might not be happy with us after this one. 🍷 Type PORT PINOT in the comments and I’ll DM you the full episode.
videoDon't Judge a Wine by Its Color🤗
A lighter color doesn't mean a lighter experience. Cool-climate Syrah often trades power for elegance, producing wines with freshness, finesse, and remarkable complexity. Watch the full tasting and review to learn more about Côte-Rôtie. 🍷
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Meet the Bilbao-Rioja Team
Since joining the Great Wine Capitals network in 2002, Bilbao-Rioja has become one of its most established and active members. Discover the institutions, wine tourism experts and communication professionals shaping the alliance’s international strategy, premium wine tourism initiatives and global visibility across Rioja and Bilbao. The post Meet the Bilbao-Rioja Team appeared first on Great Wine Capitals .
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Marsala DOC, finalmente arriva la zonazione! Le UGA riportano il territorio al centro della denominazione
Il Marsala Doc da il via all'iter per la zonazione tramite UGA: Stagnone, Altopiano dei Bagli, Triglia e San Nicola. L'articolo Marsala DOC, finalmente arriva la zonazione! Le UGA riportano il territorio al centro della denominazione proviene da Wine Blog Roll - Il Blog del Vino Italiano .
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How tank design impacts brewery hygiene (and what brewers should look for)
Maintaining high standards of hygiene is fundamental to consistent, high-quality brewing. While cleaning regimes, chemicals and processes all play a critical role, one factor is often overlooked: the design of the tank itself. Even the most rigorous cleaning protocol can be undermined by poor vessel design. Small details such as weld quality, surface finish and...
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COLTURE by Podere La Berta: farmhouse, sour beer and the cost of identity in Italian Craft Beer
There are breweries that talk about territory, and there are breweries that are territory. COLTURE by Podere La Berta Brewery, born from the agricultural and oenological backbone of Felsina one of Chianti Classico’s most rigorous estates, belongs to the second category. In a segment of Italian craft beer that increasingly risks flattening itself between hazy-session-IPA … Continue reading COLTURE by Podere La Berta: farmhouse, sour beer and the cost of identity in Italian Craft Beer
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Annual Impact Report 2024
Tree planting, wildflower meadow restoration and apprenticeships in the Yorkshire Dales
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UK 1000L Fully Automated Brewing System Turnkey Solution
To meet the UK client’s demand for efficient and intelligent brewing, we provided a turnkey solution for a 1000L fully automated brewing system, emphasizing full-process automation management. From crushing, mashing, and boiling to whirlpooling, fermentation, cooling, CIP cleaning, and keg filling, the entire system operates unattended with data visualization control, significantly improving production efficiency and […]
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98-pt Lady May 2021 – ‘Sets a new benchmark for Cape Bordeaux blends’ (Christian Eedes)
Glenelly Lady May is the pinnacle of Stellenbosch Bordeaux-style blends. Their best-rated release yet, the 2021 is a wine of grace, finesse and persistent power, combining ‘succulence with structure at the highest level’ (Christian Eedes). ‘The wine is monumental in scale yet defined by clarity rather than weight,’ says Eedes. The 2021 is 78% Cabernet Sauvignon, complemented by […] The post 98-pt Lady May 2021 – ‘Sets a new benchmark for Cape Bordeaux blends’ (Christian Eedes) appeared first on Wine Cellar Plus .
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Take Five
Commercially, the wine world’s problems continue. Young people are drinking less or not at all. Those who are drinking are largely not taking up drinking wine. It remains quite unfathomable that spirits remain roughly static, or even increasing, in the decline of alcohol consumption. If alcohol is bad (although only an excess really is) then […]
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98-point Anysbos blends – ‘Among the country’s best’ (Christian Eedes)
Anysbos Disdit is one of South Africa’s best wines, and the 2024 is Johan and Sue Heyns’ greatest triumph yet. It was an excellent vintage for powerful, textured whites, and this 98-point Chenin-dominated blend – with Grenache Blanc, Marsanne and Roussanne – seduces you with incredible balance. Their Tesame 2023 is ‘the business!’ enthuses Greg Sherwood MW. Boasting 98 points […] The post 98-point Anysbos blends – ‘Among the country’s best’ (Christian Eedes) appeared first on Wine Cellar Plus .
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Produttori’s Barbaresco: ‘Spectacular. Lustrous. Mouth-watering’
Produttori’s Barbaresco has to be one of the best reds and ‘greatest values in Italian fine wine’. Their 2021 is mind blowing. The energy here is tangible. This medium-bodied, 100% Nebbiolo shows violets, roses, black cherry, raspberry and spice with a nice mineral kick on the nose. The sleek palate is sumptuous and full of […] The post Produttori’s Barbaresco: ‘Spectacular. Lustrous. Mouth-watering’ appeared first on Wine Cellar Plus .
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Passing for normal
Hungarian brewery Mad Scientist makes one of its sporadic returns to these pages today, with the two most normal-looking things from the most recent tranche of releases. The question before us is: how do they fare at making beer-flavoured beer? What better test than a central European lager, though that should be the easy setting for a central European brewery. To assist, Mad Scientist has availed of the help of Radim Zvánovec, Budvar's global brand ambassador, who should know his way around the style at this stage. The result, worryingly, is called Bohemian Madness . It's properly golden and with a fine white head, although it's also quite hazy: definitely at the unfiltered end of this style. The aroma is sweet and a little syrupy, where I would have liked a fresh grassy bite also. I had noticed the can was a little squashy, and sure enough, the carbonation is very low here, with a cask-like fine sparkle rather than cleansing lager fizz. The flavour isn't too cleansing either, loading
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