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Confession and confusion
Having made a bit of a fuss over Tallaght's Priory Market, and its built-in brewery, when it opened last summer , I was overdue a revisit. I stopped by on a recent Friday afternoon to find it's all still there and going, though no longer thronged by the crowds from its early days. The good food and fresh beer all still feature, I'm happy to say. The final outstanding beer from Priory Brewing's advertised relaunch line-up is Confession Bock . This proved very much on the dunkel end of the bock spectrum, a specification it meets with its dark garnet colour and 5.8% ABV. I'm ever wary of too much vegetal hop bitterness in bocks in general but this emphasises the caramel malt instead, almost to doppelbock levels, with an extra dose of invigorating coffee roast. The hops are present but restrained, bringing a mild tang of celery and damp lettuce, clearly signalling that authentic noble hops have been deployed. It's almost but not quite sticky, and well-balanced with properly integrated flav
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Maison Cardinale: Where Porcelain Meets Terroir
There is a detail about La Maison Cardinale that stays with you. Before there were vines, there was porcelain. The Decoster family spent three decades in the Limoges porcelain industry - masters of craft, precision and the art of presentation, before Dominique and Florence Decoster turned their attention to Saint-Émilion in 2001, acquiring what would become Château Fleur Cardinale. That heritage is not incidental. It runs through everything the estate does, from the way a wine is poured to the way a story is told. The post Maison Cardinale: Where Porcelain Meets Terroir appeared first on Great Wine Capitals .
videoZinfandel Rose from Los Angeles River Wine Company
While we all recognize Northern California’s role in the global wine industry, not many consumers realize that Southern California hosts its own historic vineyards. Today we present an intense Zinfandel Rose wine offering created by Abe Schoener’s urban Los Angeles River Wine Company produced from grapes sourced from Lopez Vineyards in Cucamonga, CA. #winepodcast #zinfandel #losangeleswine
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6 Years 271 days - Relief
Mrs Maye breathes a sigh of relief.
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The Australian wines I admired in April (with plenty $50 or less)
I got deep in the negative hole on Tuesday, stuck in a doom loop about the future of Australian wine. It’s easy to get negative about wine at the moment, especially as every day there seems to be another bad […] The post The Australian wines I admired in April (with plenty $50 or less) appeared first on Australian Wine and Drinks Review .
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Sustainable Wine in Switzerland: A Biodynamic Winemaker on Soil, Climate and Quality
From lunar calendars to living soils, Swiss winegrower Francisca Obrecht shares how biodynamic viticulture is shaping the future of sustainable wine production in Switzerland — and why authenticity matters more than consistency. The post Sustainable Wine in Switzerland: A Biodynamic Winemaker on Soil, Climate and Quality appeared first on Great Wine Capitals .
videoVolcanic Wine Region of Central France : “Puy de Dome”
The DARE wine shop in historic Lenox, MA is run by French natives who select a carefully curated array of artisinal wines, including this 100% Chardonnay offering retailing in $20 range, produced from 25 year old vines in Puy de Dome region of Central France. Puy de Dome is 1 of 10 global Volcanic AOP appellations and is known for its rare terroir infused with ash + lava. #winepodcast #puydedome #berkshiresfoodie
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Vintage uses key first-inning rally, pair of home runs to beat Justin-Siena for series split and spot in the league tournament
Vintage beat Justin-Siena in the final game of the Trower series behind a pair of big home runs by Riley Marek and Peter Hurd. The post Vintage uses key first-inning rally, pair of home runs to beat Justin-Siena for series split and spot in the league tournament appeared first on Napa Sports News .
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podcast· 14:19State Fair sips, transitioning wines from summer to fall!
We are LIVE from the WCCO Radio porch but Ted is a busy man on the move but joins to give us some of his State Fair sips including some wines he recommends! We are transitioning from summer to fall and that means swapping out the summer inventory for the tastes of fall including Barbera de alba and much more as Ted gives us some of the matching sips he recommends heading into a new season! Be sure to visit any of the Twin Cities and surrounding area Haskells locations or visit haskells.com
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Review: Cargo Cult Navy Strength Rum
Cargo Cult is a brand started by Jonny Croft (Small Batch Spirits Company) and was inspired by the stories told to him by his father who was a doctor at an Australian base in Papua New Guinea during the 1960s. Apparently with the arrival of the US troops in the South Pacific islands during World … More Review: Cargo Cult Navy Strength Rum
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The Ultimate Guide to Sparkling Wineries on California’s Central Coast
More than 150 producers. Six distinct wine regions. One golden question: where do you start? If you’ve been sleeping on California sparkling wine, consider this your wake-up call — poured into a chilled flute, of course. California’s Central Coast is a hub for sparkling wine lovers, with over 150 local sparkling wineries crafting exceptional bubbles …
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Con Marie-Lise e Thomas Batardière, in Loira si è accesa un’altra luce
Lunedì è il giorno in cui mi riprendo da fine settimana passati tra le bottiglie: cerco di allenarmi il mattino presto per distendere i pensieri prima della settimana lavorativa. Ma questa volta è diverso. Etica Distribuzione ha organizzato una degustazione … continua »
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The Cocktail College Podcast: Eggnog
We like to keep things fairly evergreen here at “Cocktail College.” However, it would feel a bit out of place to run an episode on eggnog at the height of summer when sweat is dripping down our backs and we’re all craving a refreshing seasonal sipper. So here we are, less than a week out from Dec. 25, with the ultimate guide to this all-American staple. For this festive episode of “Cocktail College,” Tim McKirdy is joined by returning guest Aaron Goldfarb, author and VinePair writer at large. The article The Cocktail College Podcast: Eggnog appeared first on VinePair .
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The Monte + Mezcal ‘M + M’
The article The Monte + Mezcal ‘M + M’ appeared first on VinePair .
videoShiraz for Barbecues Is it The Ultimate BBQ Wine
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videoThe long history of Pinot Noir
How far back does the history of Pinot Noir go? 🍇 Grape DNA expert José Vouillamoz discusses the long history of Pinot Noir with Suzanne Mustacich. What is your favourite expression of Pinot Noir? Follow for more wine insights. #PinotNoir #WineHistory #WineEducation
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Uncorking Mom’s Best Advice with 5 Perfect Wines For Mother’s Day
With Mother’s Day just around the corner, it’s the perfect moment to raise a glass to the woman who shaped us. For some, that’s mom. For others, it’s an aunt, a grandmother, a mentor, or a cherished friend. Whoever she is, today we honour her. Today, we’re bottling up her best advice and pairing each pearl of wisdom with a wine that was made to deliver it. Who better to help us than Natalie MacLean, editor Canada’s largest wine review site at nataliemaclean.com. Welcome, Natalie. Great to be back with you! As a mom myself, […]
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Reimagining Wine Rituals with Ask The Elephant
Ask The Elephant, the fresh new sub-brand from Elephant In The Room, has officially launched in Australia, created for a new generation of wine drinkers who are ditching the rules, skipping the ceremony, and choosing wine on their own terms. With traditional wine rituals falling out of favour and younger Australian drinkers rewriting the rules […] The post Reimagining Wine Rituals with Ask The Elephant appeared first on Ocean Road Magazine .
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Marnong Estate’s Latest Collection Includes the First Red Wine Offering from its Luxurious Reserve Range
Award-winning winery Marnong Estate has introduced its new vintage red wines, celebrating the Estate’s distinctive cool climate characteristics. Central to this collection is the debut of the 2024 Reserve Pinot Noir, a milestone wine that sets a new benchmark for the Estate’s luxury offering following the release of the 2022 Reserve Blanc de Blancs in […] The post Marnong Estate’s Latest Collection Includes the First Red Wine Offering from its Luxurious Reserve Range appeared first on Ocean Road Magazine .
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Mother’s Day Gift: The Bottle That Replaces the Bouquet
Cote des Roses is a French rosé, but what makes it stand out is the bottle. The base is shaped like a blooming rose, so it feels just as beautiful sitting on the table as it does when you first hand it over. It’s a subtle nod to a bouquet, reimagined in a way that […] The post Mother’s Day Gift: The Bottle That Replaces the Bouquet appeared first on Ocean Road Magazine .
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20 Festive Cocktails for Christmas and Holiday Parties
Enlist these holiday cocktails and punches all season long. The post 20 Festive Cocktails for Christmas and Holiday Parties appeared first on Bevvy .
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videoThe ultimate "New World" wine geography test
Don’t check the comments. The clock is ticking. ⏱️🍷 If you know your high-altitude vines, you should have this locked in long before the Cabernet hint drops. What second did the timer hit when you finally figured it out? Drop your exact guess and your time in the comments. 👇 #winetrivia #chileanwine #maipovalley #wineeducation #sommelierquiz
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NEOC Casks
What is a NEOC cask?