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videoSour Cherry Paloma Spritz(Serves 12)
Bright, bubbly and just tart enough to keep the party going — the Sour Cherry Paloma Spritz is what happens when a classic paloma sneaks out for a glamorous night on the town. Fresh grapefruit and bold tart cherry collide with smooth tequila, then get dressed up with sparkling club soda and brut champagne for a batch cocktail that’s equal parts rooftop chic and backyard fun. Cheers! www.finewineandgoodspirits.com/sour-cherry-paloma-spritz/product/recipe-sour-cherry-paloma-spritz Sour Cherry Paloma Spritz (Serves 12) • 2 ½ c 1800 Tequila Blanco • 1 ¼ c Master of Mixes Cocktail Essentials Simple Syrup • 3 c grapefruit juice • 3 c tart cherry juice • Q Mixers Club Soda • Korbel Brut California Champagne • Grapefruit wedge, for garnish • Salt, for garnish 1. Combine first four ingredients in a pitcher; stir and refrigerate for four hours. 2. Rim rocks glasses with salt. Then fill with ice and garnish with grapefruit wedge. 3. Pour into glasses until three-quarters full. 4. Top with
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May 2026
A trio of obsessions to help me pass the time. . . Food . I’ve been mildly obsessed with home made pork buns. . . The recipe can be found here . The pictured image is attempt 2 of 3, and they were structurally deficient (dough was sloppy and over moist) with several falling apart when cooked. Still they are rewarding and evoke enough memory and joy for me to persist with my clumsy efforts. Words . Even clumsier, is my notebook (in the background) full of poorly composed Chinese characters. I still can’t get my stroke order correct, but as poor as my writing is, it is far more intelligible than my attempts to speak. . . I’ve been using the online resources to sleuth the origin and explanation behind each character. So many Easter eggs. . . It reminds me of my primary school self thumbing through a mini Oxford dictionary, trying to memorise insulting or unusual words. . . Wine. A pair of wine list bottles. Lyons Will Estate Pinot noir 2023 . Ma
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Moving Beyond Malbec for Tasting Panel Magazine
It is with greatest pleasure that I can report that my first piece for Tasting Panel magazine is now available in the May/June 2026 issue. The article highlights the recent work of Luigi Bosca, a South American producer whose forward thinking and keen business acumen has impressed me ever since I visited their operation in […] Source
videoSour Cherry Paloma Spritz (Serves 12)
Bright, bubbly and just tart enough to keep the party going — the Sour Cherry Paloma Spritz is what happens when a classic paloma sneaks out for a glamorous night on the town. Fresh grapefruit and bold tart cherry collide with smooth tequila, then get dressed up with sparkling club soda and brut champagne for a batch cocktail that’s equal parts rooftop chic and backyard fun. Cheers! www.finewineandgoodspirits.com/sour-cherry-paloma-spritz/product/recipe-sour-cherry-paloma-spritz Sour Cherry Paloma Spritz (Serves 12) • 2 ½ c 1800 Tequila Blanco • 1 ¼ c Master of Mixes Cocktail Essentials Simple Syrup • 3 c grapefruit juice • 3 c tart cherry juice • Q Mixers Club Soda • Korbel Brut California Champagne • Grapefruit wedge, for garnish • Salt, for garnish 1. Combine first four ingredients in a pitcher; stir and refrigerate for four hours. 2. Rim rocks glasses with salt. Then fill with ice and garnish with grapefruit wedge. 3. Pour into glasses until three-quarters full. 4. Top with 1
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Aotearoa Albariño - a fresh take on tradition
Ant Saunders was in Seville when he first fell for the lip‑smacking acidity and salty freshness that make the white Spanish wine, Albariño, such a joy to drink but it was another 26 years before that joy became a business. "When I first tried Albariño in 1998 in Seville, I'd never even heard of it before and the wine that arrived was a revelation - so delicious with that salty taste and acidity that had me coming back for more.”It was a moment that planted a seed which finally sproute...
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The essence of Verona: a journey through historic landscapes, fine wines, and timeless traditions
For centuries, the mountains and hills surrounding Lake Garda and Verona have produced exceptional natural gifts. These products reflect the human vision and dedication that have designed the destination, turning the region's bounty into a unique world of wine tourism. The post The essence of Verona: a journey through historic landscapes, fine wines, and timeless traditions appeared first on Great Wine Capitals .
videoThis Week Had Everything... Even Nuns and Tractors! The Week in Wine Podcast, Episode 47
Pinot Blanc seems to be increasing its profile of late, with Don tasting a nice example from Alsace this weekend and Olly getting asked about the grape on the fencing piste! Olly enjoyed a Hawke's Bay Albariño over the weekend. This week, the recent 250th Champagne Roederer birthday bash gets the most eyeballs, while both the best-value Chardonnay and best-value Irish whiskey stories whet the appetites. As does, it must be said, a couple of stories on Italian white varieties. All of which surprisingly outperformed our story on Neymar Jr's foray into the world of wine. We also look at the latest Succession-esque developments in the ongoing Castel drama; there's more wild weather in France (not only heatwaves but hail and wildfires); a Rioja bankruptcy that's "meticulously planned" and a nuns' appeal for a new tractor to tend their vines makes it into the headlines and hearts of the French public. #WinePodcast #WineNews #WineSearcher #TheWeekInWine #Champagne #Bordeaux #Burgundy #Neym
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Nuala Reserve Central Otago Pinot Noir 2024
Nuala Reserve Central Otago Pinot Noir 2024 $tbc A smorgasbord of five different Bannockburn-grown Pinot Noir clones has been partially whole-bunch fermented with wild yeasts then blended by winemaker Paul Martung to create a distinctly savoury, exotically spicy and smoke-saturated style that’ll clear the nose and soothe the throat. Roaring with vibrantly classic cherry and […]
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Nuala Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2025
Nuala Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2025 $tbc I know the words ‘green goddess’ are normally used to describe a super-trendy salad dressing, but here and now I’m lending the term to this shiny-new Sauvignon Blanc from Marlborough wunderkind Nuala. Crunchy-crisp and cleansing, this cheek-puckering Sauvignon saturates the palate with lemon and lime, and it’s prickled with […]
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Norwich and Leuven brewers collaborate
Brewers from Norwich and Leuven are raising a glass once again, to the long-standing connection between the two regions, with the launch of “Strangers’ Blonde” a new Anglo-Belgian collaboration beer inspired by Belgian and British brewing traditions and brewed in Norwich. The new beer has been created through the ongoing brewing partnership between Norfolk brewers and...
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Champagne Henri Giraud
Discover the world of Champagne Henri Giraud, where the Grand Cru terroir of Aÿ, exceptional grape varieties, and oak from the Argonne Forest come together to craft the “Champagne of tomorrow,” blending tradition, innovation, and excellence.
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Nuala Central Otago Riesling 2025
Nuala Central Otago Riesling 2025 $tbc From a shiny-new label headed by winemaker Paul Martung, this is an apple-centric Riesling in the extreme! Sourced from fruit grown in Bannockburn and Gibbston, think Granny Smith, Pacific Queen and Fuji fabulousness, combining with Rose’s Lime Cordial and luscious lemon zest on the nose and palate. Citrus-stacked and […]
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Where's your hops at?
Back when new Irish pale ales cascaded onto the market on a near daily basis, I started a programme of reviewing them in big batches, for efficiency. Today, new ones still get collected this way, but it seems to be taking longer and longer to gather enough for a new substantial post. I began drinking today's baker's dozen in early March. First up, it's a brand new brewery for me. Great Eastern Brewing has been running a taproom bar in Wicklow Town for a couple of years now, but this is the first time I've seen their beer canned. It's called simply Citra Pale Ale and is 4.3% ABV. They've gone haze, and quite a deep amber colour with it. The aroma is bright and fresh, all zested oranges with a hint of vanilla. Although it has the proper roundedness of hazy hoppy beer, it stays light, and the flavour is beautifully clean. It's a simple one: just mildly bitter citrus again, and a degree of oily herbal resin. It shows that this was created for a brewpub as it's very sessionable and qu
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Familia Torres Pirene, Costers del Segre
This is an interesting wine of note from Torres as it’s from the larger Costers del Segre Tasting Report but was tasted after the fact. It’s noteworthy as, unless one is very deep into the wine trade, you’ll probably never have heard of the grape variety, Pirene. It’s part of the variety recuperation program that the family started over 40 years ago to find seemingly ‘lost’ varieties across Catalunya. The reason behind this was and continues to be in order to find different varieties for use in a changing climate. […] For full access, please log in or purchase a subscription .
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Workshop: Safety Inclusivity and Diversity In AA (NSFW)
This is a workshop that took place in Medford Oregon on the topic of Safety, Inclusivity and Diversity in AA from June of 2020. Five folks of different backgrounds deal with a number of different topics discussing their personal struggles, challenges and solutions regarding safety, inclusivity and diversity in AA. This was early days in the pandemic so zoom bombing is also a topic. NSFW - Zoom I removed all the "how to participate" discussion at the beginning (and a ton of announcements at the end) so it feels like it just jumps right in and then out at the end. I also removed a number of spots of dead air between some of the comments and speakers and marked this as NSFW simply because some of the topics might not be appropriate at some workplaces. 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. h
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[Focus] Il rapporto dell’Istituto Superiore di Sanità ha un punto (cruciale) che non regge
Il nuovo rapporto dell’Istituto Superiore di Sanità fotografa un’Italia in cui i consumi di alcol non diminuiscono e i comportamenti a rischio si trasformano. I dati sono solidi, il quadro è chiaro. Meno lineare è il passaggio alle soluzioni: tra … continua »
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Lidl’s May Wine Tour and much more
Wine Tour options are joined by a great Sainsbury’s malbec The post Lidl’s May Wine Tour and much more appeared first on MidWeek Wines .
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The Millionaire’s Holiday
The article The Millionaire’s Holiday appeared first on VinePair .
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Smith & Sheth Wines with Dan at the Hour Glass, New Plymouth
I recently attended an excellent Wine & Food match evening at The Hour Glass in New Plymouth, one of many events held during Feastival Taranaki. Dan Shea from Smith & Sheth from over in the Hawke’s Bay, presented 5 wines from their portfolio, all matched with delicious tapas from Jenna’s team at The Hour Glass. […]
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Travellers Pinot Grigio 2024
Every so often, you get knocked over by a surprise packet, and this Travellers Pinot Grigio is certainly that. What a beauty! Delicious, layered and moreish, go here. Grown approximately 850 metres above sea level on Queensland's Granite Belt, the fruit was harvested in two lots from the same vineyard. An onion skin and copper-like appearance greet the eye, thanks to some skin contact. I do love a Pinot Grigio/Gris with a blush appearance. Bone dry, crisp and well shaped, the palate is alive with cut pears, poached pears and a dash of nectarine. Pie apple plants itself on the mid-palate, but I keep being drawn back to the attractive white floral aromas. A dash of lemon zest and a fine-textured presence complete a mighty fine mouthfeel. Soft ginger and cinnamon spices linger long and elevate temptation. Mind you, it's hard to resist going back again and again. Great stuff. 93/100 Region: Granite Belt RRP: $29 Source: Sample Subscribe to Qwine here Follow:&
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Adelaide wine spots inspire regional cellar door visits
A journey around South Australia’s 18 world class wine regions often begins in the heart of the state’s capital city, Adelaide. The post Adelaide wine spots inspire regional cellar door visits appeared first on Great Wine Capitals .
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Rhys Vineyard
Here are the gorgeous new wines by Rhys. We share today an incredible winery that utilizes some extreme farming. Slopes at these locations reach 40% grade The founder of Rhys Vineayrds, Kevin Harvey, had a successful software career prior to stating his winery. He began planting Pinot Noir in his backyard near the Santa Cruz Mountains AVA and has had his first vintage in 2004. The new release wines by Rhys from the slightly cooler 2023 vintage. They are not quite the level of their single vineyards but are completely outstanding, with a beginning, middle and an end. Check out the outstanding 2023 Rhys ‘Mt. Pajaro Vineyard’ Chardonnay (OB, 96) which is dense, salty and highly nuanced. Learn more about this incredible new lineup of wines at https://rhysvineyards.com Here are the exciting new wines by Rhys Vineyards 2023 Rhys Vineyards ‘Mt. Pajaro Vineyard’ Chenin Blanc- A sensational Chenin Blanc bottling, the 2023 ‘Mt. Pajaro’ shows off its oily mouthfeel. Rich melon fruits collid