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Revisiting the Movia Vinoteka in Ljubljana, Slovenia

I first visited the Movia Vinoteka about 20 years ago. I went back one or two more times, until I didn’t. It wasn’t due to the location as you simply can’t be more central than having your establishment next to the town hall of Slovenia’s capital, Ljubljana in the very pretty Old Town quarter of the city. Nor did I not return for the interior with its just-enough darkness, wood surfaces, and metal accents that keep it modern but friendly and at no point does it go off the rails […] For full access, please log in or purchase a subscription.

Episode 203 – 27 Years Of Experience In NorCal

Denny’s road trip continues as he hit the Northern California Homebrewer’s Festival and spoke about the things he’s learned in 27 years of homebrewing. Episode Links: Patreon Remember even a buck is good for charity: http://www.patreon.com/experimentalbrewing Episode Contents: 00:00:00 Opening … Continue reading →

Diario di Borgogna | I nostri migliori assaggi (senza spiegoni)

di Simone Di Vito, Marco Colabraro e Giorgio Michieletto Ci si torna sempre, in Borgogna. Sono tre anni ormai che il nostro viaggio cade nello stesso periodo, con un piano che cambia poco: settimana di scorribande fra banchi d’assaggio, visite … continua »

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First Drop Forza Nebbiolo 2018

  With some gentle encouragement, this Adelaide Hills Nebbiolo from Firs Drop Wines slowly emerged from its chrysalis. Tame with a muted nose on opening, you need to sift about to get it going. Dried purple petals and lavender eventually mustered up the courage to get things underway. Tight through the mid-palate, it really hit its straps on the third day of tasting, which enabled a few more runs to hit the scoreboard. All the varietal things shape up with cherry cola, dried plums and dark cherries met by a slew of savoury delights. Dusty tannins are mid-palate focused and tight, pointing to a long future ahead. But to drink now, a long decant is needed to see it at its best. 91/100 Region:  Adelaide Hills RRP:  $60 Source: Sample Winery Website Subscribe to   Qwine here Follow:  Instagram ,  LinkedIn  and  X

INSIDER DEAL! 96-Point Gard Reverence XX% OFF

Save over $46 a bottle on the 2021 Gard Reverence, a beautiful Grenache and Syrah blend from the high elevations ... Read more

Adelaide Hills Wine Region

Adelaide Hills Wine Region: innovative winemakers and alternative wine grape varieties

Sixth Circuit holds Ohio retailer shipping restrictions unconstitutional

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eh1dVptApmc&list=RDeh1dVptApmc&start_radio=1 The Sixth Circuit reversed and remanded a district court decision upholding Ohio’s discriminatory wine retailer shipping law and its law limiting Ohio residents from transporting wine into the state. As the Court stated “We thus hold the Direct Ship Restriction unconstitutional.” The Sixth Circuit held that the district court’s focusing its Tennessee Wine [...]

Squitchy Lane Estate Chardonnay 2024

  A neat, well-positioned Chardonnay from Yarra Valley producer Squitchy Lane. It sees nine months in a mix of new (30%) and seasoned French oak. Opening with concentrated yellow-fleshed nectarines and green apples, there is a neat flow of custard powder and creme brulee notes which push the oak forward. The fruit is nimble enough, but the oak seems to speak louder for now. Perhaps this will settle with some more bottle age. Lemon juice and grapefruit acidity bring the mouth to water on a respectable finish. With all that in mind, it's a wine that will pass the roast chook test with ease. 91/100 Region:  Yarra Valley RRP:  $38 Source: Sample Winery Website Subscribe to   Qwine here Follow:  Instagram ,  LinkedIn  and  X

How to Enjoy Sake on Christmas Day

If you celebrate Christmas, here’s our ultimate guide on ‘How to Enjoy Sake on Christmas Day.’

Trader Joe’s Grand Reserve Cairanne Lot 147 Review

Cohesive and quite tasty, we review the Trader Joe’s Grand Reserve Cairanne Lot 147 from the Rhone Valley of France. ... Read more

Red Rooster Winery Reintroduces Its Iconic Rooster

Reading Time: 3 minutes Red Rooster Winery is entering a new chapter on the Naramata Bench with refreshed labels, a revived estate, and a public Summer Kickoff Festival celebrating the winery’s return. 🍷🐓 The post Red Rooster Winery Reintroduces Its Iconic Rooster appeared first on BCWineTrends .

Young Viticulturists Start Preparing For The 2026 Competitions

As the leaves in the vineyards turn to gold, Young Viticulturists around New Zealand are turning their focus to silver with the goal of raising their coveted regional trophy and ultimately the national trophy as the 2026 Ormond Nurseries New Zealand Young Viticulturist of the Year. The competition has been running for twenty years, supporting […]

Big Table Farm

Here is the stunning new 2025 Rose (OB, 94) by Big Table Farm. One of the jewels of the Willamette Valley, Big Table Farm was founded by Clare Carver and Brian Marcy — two of the great people in Oregon wine. Marcy has a longstanding history in the wine industry, formerly serving as winemaker for Neyers prior to moving north and settling in the Willamette Valley. Wines are exceptionally good year in and year out. They have been making wines that have great flavor density and range, with terrific texture. Once again, Carver and Marcy have crafted one of the finest Rose wines you will taste in North America. Check out the 2025 Big Table Farm ‘Laughing Pig’ Rose (OB, 94) which is a hard to beat combination of weight, finesse and flavor range Learn more about Big Table Farm at http://www.bigtablefarm.com/ Here are the fantastic new release wines by Big Table Farm. 2025 Big Table Farm ‘Laughing Pig’ Rose- The utterly fabulous 2025 Laughing Pig’ Rose is a powerful, concentrated effort that wa

The Aotearoa Chardonnay Symposium Returns In September 2026

The Aotearoa Chardonnay Symposium is back in 2026 taking place on September 17 – 18 at Toitoi in Hastings. It’s a collaborative forum for the Aotearoa wine community to assess our current standing and chart our path forward in the journey to produce exceptional Chardonnay. The Aotearoa Chardonnay Symposium returns to Te Matau-a-M?ui Hawke’s Bay […]

Hyatt Vineyards

Samantha Mallery of Hyatt Vineyards Photos Courtesy of Hyatt Vineyards Hyatt Vineyards is one of Washington state’s pioneer wineries and vineyards. Founded by Leland and Lynda Hyatt, the winery today is among the largest producers in the Rattlesnake Hills AVA.  Leland planted the first wine grapes in 1983, and received his winery license in 1986, with Wade Wolfe as his first winemaker.  Within the past several years, Leland’s and Lynda’s children have assumed the reins at Hyatt Vineyards with the goal of continuing the Hyatt reputation for excellent and affordable wines.  The winery remains family run and fully estate, with 78 acres under vine and planted with 11 different grape varieties.  The iconic Hyatt windmill is a recognized landmark on spacious grounds offering stunning views of both Mount Rainier and Mount Adams. In January 2025, Samantha Mallery came on board as Hyatt’s winemaker.  She was attracted to the job, in part, by the rich legacy and history

Annesanti - Bianco dell’Umbria IGT "Acqua della Serpa" 2021

di Roberto Giuliani Grechetto, trebbiano, malvasia, pecorino e altre uve autoctone da vigne di oltre 50 anni. Sosta dieci mesi in anfore di terracotta e rivela una freschezza e una intensità fuori dal comune.  Sa di gelsomino, cedro, lime e un cuore sapido, intenso, solare, perfetto per una grigliata di crostacei.

Cantine 366 - Erbaluce di Caluso Spumante "Scelte di Vite" 2021

di Roberto Giuliani Caluso sta all’erbaluce come Barolo sta al nebbiolo. Questo piccolo comune del Canavese è il cuore di una DOCG che ne coinvolge altri 31 nella provincia di Torino, uno in quella di Vercelli e 3 in quella di Biella. L’Erbaluce è un vitigno che si è particolarmente adattato al terreno sabbioso e ciottoloso delle colline moreniche canavesane, grazie al quale rivela anche un’ottima acidità, non a caso è molto adatto alla produzione di passiti e spumanti. L’azienda Cantine 366 nasce ad Agliè nel 2013 per volontà di Francesco, Ezio e Fabrizio, tutti e tre canavesani e tutti e tre nati nel ’66 (da qui la scelta numerica della Cantina), che hanno voluto recuperare vecchi vigneti abbandonati dai tanti contadini che scelsero una strada meno faticosa e più redditizia presso la Olivetti. Scelte di Vite è l’emblema del progetto che hanno intrapreso i tre coetanei, recuperando alcuni vecchi vigneti nel comune di Bairo e riportandoli a nuovo splendore.  Questo Erbaluce di Cal