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videoDo Struggling Vines Actually Make Better Wine?
Most wine gets talked about in the cellar. Dylan Grigg works a season or two earlier than that — out in the vineyard, reading vines — and he's the one a lot of winemakers quietly call when theirs aren't behaving. We sat him down for an hour (after an hour of talking before we hit record) to get at the stuff that decides a wine long before anyone picks up a glass. Why this year's crop was effectively locked in seasons ago, before the grapes even existed. Whether a vine that's "struggling" is doing you any favours at all, or whether that's just a story we've all told ourselves since uni. And what he reads off a vineyard in the first few seconds of walking in — which isn't what you'd expect, and isn't on a vine at all. It goes deep — buds, balance, the timing tricks that bend a vine to your will — but the throughline is simple: the grape is mostly decided before the winemaker gets near it. Also in here: why Australian sun cooks everything it touches, abandoned mountain vineyards in Spa
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Spiced Port Cranberry Spritz
Make this easy and festive Spiced Port Cranberry with Truvia Stevia Leaf Sweetener for your next holiday party.
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Membership Clubs
One of our main missions here at 30A Distilling Co is building a community with members of like-minded people. We craft our spirits to bottle the essence of 30A, and our Santa Rosa Beach tasting room is a place for people to enjoy carefully crafted cocktails and locally made snacks. To ‘bottle 30A’ means we are constantly drawing inspiration from our surroundings and the people that inhabit them. One of our latest spirits, the Grayton Beach Agave Spirit, which now comes in Blanco and Reposado versions, is named after the beach with the motto ‘nice dogs, strange people.’ We love this beach for its artificial reef meant for snorkeling, exploring, and the beautiful beaches filled with pick-up volleyball games. Wherever you are, we hope your surroundings inspire you as much as they did for us! We started our membership clubs for people who love local spirits, making new connections, and trying our newest flavors of Gulf Coast spirits as soon as they hit the shelves. Most recently, we
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Ogham Whiskey sells out first limited edition in less than twenty four hours.
OGHAM WHISKEY SELLS OUT FIRST LIMITED RELEASE IN LESS THAN 24 HOURS Irish Rugby Stars Adam and Dan Leavy launched Ogham Ogham Whiskey this week along with father Donal and friend Doug Leddin. Dublin. May 19th, 2023 – Ogham Whiskey, which was launched earlier this week by Irish rugby stars Adam and Dan Leavy […]
videoA Portuguese Pinot Noir. Just 600 bottles made. From vines planted 25 years ago.
Portugal is fiercely proud of its native grape varieties, which is exactly why this bottle caught our attention. A Portuguese Pinot Noir. Just 600 bottles made. From vines planted 25 years ago. This is not a novelty experiment. This is serious wine from a country that still has plenty of surprises left. Type PORT PINOT in the comments and I’ll DM you the full episode.
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Churro Cookies Recipe
Served at the 2026 Reserve Cellars Wine Trail, Reserve Cellars Ingredients: 1½ cups flour 1½ tsp cinnamon ¼ tsp baking soda ¼ tsp salt 1 cup brown sugar, packed ½ cup butter 1 large egg 1 tsp vanilla extract Cinnamon Sugar Mix (to roll dough in) ½ cup white sugar 2 tbsp cinnamon Directions: In […] The post Churro Cookies Recipe appeared first on Hermann Missouri Wine Trail .
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Olive Tapas with Spiced Bread Crumbs Recipe
Served at the 2026 Winetails & Tapas Wine Trail, Hermannhof Winery Ingredients Spiced Bread Crumbs 2-3 tbsp olive oil 1 cup fresh bread crumbs, from crusty dinner bread 1/2 tsp kosher salt 1 clove garlic, minced or shredded 1/2 tsp paprika 1/2 tsp smoked paprika 1/4 tsp cayenne powder 1/4 cup fresh chopped parsley Olive […] The post Olive Tapas with Spiced Bread Crumbs Recipe appeared first on Hermann Missouri Wine Trail .
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Wine Country Gazpacho Recipe
Served at the 2026 Winetails & Tapas Wine Trail, G. Husmann Wine Company Ingredients: 2 (14.5 ounce) cans diced tomatoes (I use Hunt’s Petite Diced) ½ cup water 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 medium seedless cucumber, cut into 1/4-inch dice 1 small yellow bell pepper, seeded and cut into 1/4-inch dice 1 small onion, […] The post Wine Country Gazpacho Recipe appeared first on Hermann Missouri Wine Trail .
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Sparkling Springtime with Italy’s Finest Sparkling Wines
We are well into springtime and our Italian Food, Wine, and Travel group (#ItalianFWT) will be taking you this week on a journey through a number of Italian regions and the variety of sparkling wines produced throughout Italy. Our writers will be featuring several sparkling wines from a variety of producers and some will even include some food pairings to goes with their bubbly. The types of sparkling wines in Italy There is no doubt that when one talks about the sparkling wines of Italy that Prosecco is probably one of the first wines that come to mind, but that is such a limited scope into what is available. Especially since there are a number of appellations producing different types of Prosecco from some high quality like Asolo and Valdobbiadene Conegliano to name a couple. Photo by Karol Chomka on Unsplash If you’re a lover of French champagne have you ever discovered the sparkling wines of Franciacorta in the Lombardy region? The wines of this region will give s
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Spanish Onion Tartlets Recipe
Served at the 2026 Winetails & Tapas Wine Trail, Dierberg Star Lane Tasting Room Ingredients: ¼ cup unsalted butter 2 yellow onions, finely chopped, medium salt and pepper, to taste ¼ teaspoon thyme leaves, fresh, picked from stem 1 tablespoon dry white wine 4 ounces cream cheese, room temperature 1 large egg, lightly beaten 2 […] The post Spanish Onion Tartlets Recipe appeared first on Hermann Missouri Wine Trail .
videoEp. 2726 What Makes Great Prosecco? Stephanie Johnson IWE Interviews Claudio Francavilla of L'Ant...
Welcome to Clubhouse’s Ambassadors’ Corner and Episode 2726 of the Italian Wine Podcast. In this episode, Stephanie Johnson IWE interviews Claudio Francavilla from L'Antica Quercia in the Conegliano Valdobbiadene. These sessions are recorded from Clubhouse and reproduced here for the Italian Wine Podcast. Key Learning Objectives: • Discover how a long-term commitment to one winery can shape a winemaker's philosophy and approach to quality. • Understand the key differences between the two styles of Prosecco produced by the winery, including what makes each unique. • Learn how the Conegliano terroir influences the character and identity of the winery's wines. More about today’s host: As well as being a certified Italian Wine Expert (IWE), Stephanie Johnson holds a WSET Diploma in Wine & Spirits. Her wine career spans the journalism, retail and restaurant sectors. She joined Wine & Spirits Magazine in
videoWine Wednesday - The Collector Tier & Club App Public Launch
Every Wednesday we open a bottle together and dive into whatever is happening across our world of wine, technology, and community.The circle is opening. Let’s be honest about something. The finest wines in the world are not inaccessible because of price. They are inaccessible because of relationships. Most collectors—serious, knowledgeable, passionate collectors—have spent years feeling like insiders who are somehow always standing just outside the door. The right allocation sold out before they were notified. The estate visit went to someone else on the list. The bottle they wanted turned up at auction with a provenance story that didn’t quite add up. This changes now. Join Jana and Annabelle live on Wine Wednesday for a historic broadcast as we officially celebrate the public launch of our highly anticipated Collector Tier and the brand-new Club App. We aren't just opening our new digital cellar tools; we are widening the door to the people who deserve to walk through it. Beyond
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Jamie Knee, Petite Wine Traveler, Wins Wine Travel Awards 2025–2026 Top Wine & Food Influencer
Why This Wine Travel Awards Recognition Matters to Me By Jamie Knee I am deeply honored to share that I have been named 2025–2026 Top Wine & Food Influencer, The Brightest Journey at the Wine Travel Awards. This recognition means a great deal to me, not simply because of the title itself, but because of… The post Jamie Knee, Petite Wine Traveler, Wins Wine Travel Awards 2025–2026 Top Wine & Food Influencer appeared first on Petite Wine Traveler .
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The Wine Makers – Ramblin’ On
This week we talked about nothing… And everything. Harvest is upon us, so we are a bit tired, and punchy, which is evident in our dialogue. One of our favorite wine club members and his wife joined the chaos. RIP Dolly Parton & Tim Curry Follow @trickingoffainteasy thewinemakerspodcast.com
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Moncharm at the Master Investor Show 2026
We Displayed The Unique Characteristics of Wine Investment The post Moncharm at the Master Investor Show 2026 appeared first on Moncharm Wine Traders .
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Workshop: Step 4 - All 5 Parts (4.75 hrs)
Rick and Bob are the workshop leads, it was held in Mankato Minnesota in 2008, I dont have any other information about this workshop. The audio quality is good but there is some mike noise as each section starts, it doesnt last more than 45 seconds or so. There are some audibility issues as they do Q & A throughout the sessions but the answers make the inaudible questions fairly clear and lastly, I put a brief click track between parts. Part 1: Introduction & Step Three Part 2: Resentments (Previously posted, approx. 57 min long if you want to jump ahead) Part 3: Personal Stories & Resentments Recap. Part 4: Questions & Fear Inventory Part 5: Sex Conduct 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. https://sobercast.com
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The Ultimate Bachelorette Trip Wine Guide by Destination
Over the last few years, Bachelor and Bachelorette trips (and I do mean trips, not just one night of fun) have become imperative before a couple says, “I do.” For the best man or maid of honor, these trips can be stressful to help plan. So, to help cross one to-do off that planning list, […] The post The Ultimate Bachelorette Trip Wine Guide by Destination appeared first on Wine 365 .
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Paso Robles Wineries with Food: Where to Sip and Stay for Lunch
The Paso Robles wineries with food worth planning a day around — from Cass Winery's bistro to Ancient Peaks' café and Copia's seasonal pairings.
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New England Lobster Rolls Meet West Coast Chardonnay
A New England classic meets California wine country in this elevated take on the lobster roll. Buttery, tender lobster is lightly dressed and tucked into a toasted roll for the perfect balance of richness and freshness. Paired with Frank Family’s crisp Carneros Chardonnay, each bite is bright, coastal, and effortlessly indulgent – ideal for summer […] The post New England Lobster Rolls Meet West Coast Chardonnay appeared first on Frank Family Vineyards Blog .
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Where to Stay in Madeira for Wine Tasting
Oh, Madeira- you are such a cool island. Out of all of the places we've been to, Madeira is among the most magical. From stellar views, great food, to incredible wine, and more, there really is a lot to love about this island. So if you are planning a visit, particularly to go wine tasting, ... Read more
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Seeing Beer Differently | Figura and Greene King
Quality control has always sat at the heart of brewing, but many of the methods used to assure it have changed surprisingly little over the centuries. Today, a new generation of analytical tools is giving brewers faster insight into what is happening inside their beer, often long before problems become visible. An ongoing collaboration between...
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7 Best Places to Visit in Portugal in Summer
Best Places to Visit in Summer Portugal is one of Europe’s most captivating summer destinations , where golden coastlines meet rolling vineyards, historic villages, and untouched natural landscapes. With its mild climate , diverse scenery, and rich cultural heritage, the country offers far more than just beach holidays.
podcast· 1h 21m· S6E97Meth, Mayhem, and Motherhood: Rio’s Reckoning With Recovery
This week’s episode follows Rio, a woman whose story moves from chaos to clarity with raw honesty and hard-won hope. Rio began using meth in high school, a path that quickly pulled her out of her parents’ home and into the control of an older woman who groomed her and introduced her to a traumatic, dangerous lifestyle. After graduating from an alternative school, Rio became a young mom, but addiction tightened its grip. She walked away from her baby and his father in pursuit of drugs, parties, and a life that only grew more volatile. What followed were years of chaos, including involvement with a motorcycle club and people who kept pushing her further into risk and destruction. Eventually Rio entered treatment, relapsed once more, and then made the decision that changed everything, choosing sobriety for real. Today, she’s married, has regained custody of her son, is working on her degree at UCSD, and is driven by a powerful goal: to one day work with women in prison and help them find
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A Model Example
Did you know that there are roughly 70 additives allowed to be used in winemaking according to the TTB (Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau)? This isn’t going to be some sort of muckraking exposé where I pretend to be a regular Jurgis Rudkus over here discovering the seedy underbelly of American winemaking, it’s…