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2026 Mid-Atlantic Winemaker Challenge Announces Winners
Stone Farm Cellars and Vineyard Named Winery of the Year June 23, 2026 (Center Valley, PA) — The 2026 Mid-Atlantic Winemaker Challenge has announced its top winners, recognizing outstanding wines [...]
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Value, Rewritten: How Perception Becomes Premium
June 23, 2026 — As the packaging industry prepares for London Packaging Week 2026, conversations are increasingly shifting from how packaging looks to what actually creates value. Across luxury, beauty, [...]
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A 'Ryeteous' and Powerful Pour: Frey Ranch Uncut Rye Whiskey
The palate is delightfully sweet, candied even, with bubble gum, mint, lemon and orange rinds and white pepper roaming about and stalking your tastebuds. Along with its pleasant proof-warmth come bright, vibrantly fruity flavors that shift between tropical and stone fruits.
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Linganore Winecellars Announces New Drink Offerings at Sweet Escape Festival
A Sweet New Twist on Summer Drinks June 23, 2026 (Mount Airy, MD) — Linganore Winecellars, pioneers of Maryland winemaking for 50 years, is proud to announce some sweet twists [...]
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Inaugural MINDSET Symposium Unites Regenerative Leaders and Catalyzes Action on California’s Central Coast
World-renowned and Central Coast regenerative leaders gathered at Cambria Estate Winery for three days that sparked commitments to action June 22, 2026 (Santa Barbara, CA) — The first-ever MINDSET Symposium, [...]
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Wine Goes to the Opera: Nota Bene June 2026
Nota Bene is a periodic Wine Economist column that briefly highlights short stories that might otherwise escape attention. Wine Goes to the Opera A recent Wine Economist column examined the relationship between wine and classical music and worried that wine could become like opera, mainly relevant to a shrinking audience of affluent, aging enthusiasts. Once […]
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May 24: Queen Victoria’s Birthday
It's Queen Victoria's birthday. Born in 1819, she served as the regent of Great Britain and Ireland for 63 years. That's a long time to be the CEO of an Empire. So, you're probably wondering, did the Queen like a tipple or two? She did, though she didn't have the same tastes as the commoners. She didn't have the same tastes as anyone. Her favorite drink, and I have to give her props for this, was half red wine and half single malt scotch. We'll just call it the Queen Victoria Cocktail because I don't think anyone else will touch it. She also liked scotch and sodas, various wines and even the occasional beer. Top quote: "Give my people plenty of beer, good beer and cheap beer, and you will have no revolution among them." She put this theory into practice, allotting each of her household servants eight pints of beer a day. True story: Every year the Lochnagar Distillery delivered a unique barrel of Scotch whisky specifically tailored to Victoria's tastes. It's good to be Queen.
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Farmers Invited to See Latest Vineyard AG Tech in Mendocino County on June 30
Robotics, drones, sensors, crop AI tools to be demonstrated at UC ANR Innovate field day June 22, 2026 — UC ANR Innovate, the innovation arm of University of California Agriculture [...]
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Mortlach / Port Charlotte / Dalmunach (Lady of the Glen)
A review of three new releases from Lady of the Glen, including a Port Charlotte, Mortlach and Dalmunach.
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2025 Bordeaux tasting notes: Left Bank—St-Estèphe
Simon Field MW’s tasting notes from the 2025 Bordeaux en primeur tastings begin with wines from St-Estèphe. The post 2025 Bordeaux tasting notes: Left Bank—St-Estèphe appeared first on World Of Fine Wine .
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A Little Doria Storia
Why do things the easy way when you can do things your way? This is the unspoken driving philosophy behind Doria Wines, run by Cristina and Marco Doria. A number of you reading this had the good fortune to join us this past Friday to sample their wines, while long time readers may remember a…
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Grape seeds from Texas are going to space
Grape seeds from Texas are going to space
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Friday Cheese Sampling! June 26th
Cheese Sampling 3 to 6pm – Friday, June 26th Stop by on Friday and say hi to Jasmine in our cheese department. Enjoy complimentary samples of cheese with your Planteray rum!
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Guernsey, Channel Islands
As I mentioned last week, I had a week away from home. As a widow, I have not been brave enough yet to do singles holidays (although I am slowly coming round to the idea). I do once a year grab a few days away with my best friend from university days, but she does not like the idea of flying, so holidays abroad are ruled out. It was therefore with some surprise when she suggested this year's trip might be to Guernsey in the Channel Islands via the ferry from Poole. It is off the cost of France and has its own currency and health system, so I could at least pretend it was "abroad". I met my friend in Poole on Friday 8th May and we stayed one night at the Travelodge there. She had driven from Hertfordshire and I had got the train to Poole from London. Unfortunately my room had been sprayed with some very strong air freshener which gave me a headache within 5 minutes of being in the room. I had to get out of there and go for a walk in Poole to clear my head. I think the maid m
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Friday Rum Spotlight- Planteray! – June 26th
Planteray Rum Spotlight 3 to 6pm – Friday, June 26th Join us this Friday for a complimentary sampling of rums from Planteray!
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Goldeneye Pinot Noir Vertical Tasting
Here is the gorgeous range from 2019-2023 of Goldeneye Pinot Noir. I have loved the Pinot Noirs by Goldeneye for years. A Duckhorn venture located in Philo, California, Goldeneye is. led by winemaker Kristin McMcMahan. Originally from California's Central Valley, in 2012, Kristen moved to Sonoma County to dedicate herself to wine full time. In addition to joining the winemaking team at Korbel, where she spent six years honing her skills working with sparkling wine and Pinot Noir, she began studying at Santa Rosa Junior College, where she earned an Associate of Science degree in enology. Kristen also gained invaluable experience with cool-climate Pinot Noir working for Joseph Phelps’s Freestone Winery on the Sonoma Coast. I had a chance to taste vintages 2019-2023. The vintages are very different but I was most surprised with the 20202 ‘Anderson Valley’ Pinot Noir (OB, 92) which was a wine that came off very clean and rich. No reason to cellar this beauty. The 2019 ‘Anderson Valley’ (OB
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📺Weinbau Michael Broger: Switzerland’s Best Winery??
Join us on this unforgettable journey into the world of Swiss wine and discover why Michel Broger has become one of Thurgau's most respected winemakers. Michel Broger founded his winery in 2002 and has built a reputation for producing authentic wines that reflect both their origin and the character of each vintage.
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Gran Moraine
Here is the gorgeous vineyard location for Gran Moraine. Today we share the wines from an outstanding Oregon house. Gran Moraine is named after the cataclysmic floods that descended on the northern Willamette Valley of Oregon during the last ice age. As the flood waters receded, they impacted the region, leaving small indentations or mini valleys (moraines), similar to those in the the Côte ’Or in Burgundy. Located in the Yamhill-Carlton AVA, Gran Moraine has 220 acres planted to Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Shane Moore is an Idaho native who has been at the helm for years. In 2011 Shane began working for Jackson Family Wines winemaking team as an enologist, crafting cool climate California Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Shane helped build the Gran Moraine winemaking team and was named winemaker in 2016. A killer value is the 2023 ‘Yamhill-Carlton’ Chardonnay (OB, 93) which has loads of texture and flavor range. Learn more about this fantastic winery at https://www.granmoraine.com Here
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Old Orkney, Old Islay, Benrinnes, Mortlach (Decadent Drinks)
Here's our timely review of some of Decadent Drinks ' releases. We start with an Old Orkney and Old Islay, from the new Island series . Then there are two Decadent Drams: a deeply sherried Benrinnes 1997 and a bourbon-influenced Mortlach 2005. Old Orkney 8 yo 2016 (47%, Decadent Drinks 2026, bourbon + sherry casks) Nose: quite a vegetal start, with musty leaves. Bay leaves and subtle mint. Later it opens up towards dried apricot and raisins, along with some vanilla and yellow apple. Some sea spray, heathery notes and lemon peels. Just a mild sooty note and black pepper in the background. Mouth: richer fruity sweetness, with more dried fruits, hints of charred pineapple and stewed apples. Now more coal smoke as well, as well as burnt herbs and a salty hint. Then honey and earthy touches. Still a lot of leafy notes too. Finish: quite long and quite savoury again, with black peppercorns, salty peat and heather.An easy-going Orkney that offers more complexity than the price would sug
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Kopke
Here are the gorgeous hillsides of Kopke. Today we share the new 2024 release from the oldest Port house on the planet. Kopke has declared that they have made a vintage port from 2024. The year was a warm vintage in the Douro with cool nights, with a milder September allowed for a steady ripening period. Master Blender Carlos Alves has created a world-class vintage port here. It is hard to resist this wine now but it really does need another five to ten years in the cellar to fully evolve. Learn more at https://kopke1638.com/store/category/port-wines/ and here is my review of the 2024 vintage Port by Kopke. 2024 Kopke Port- Jet black in the glass, this 2024 vintage Port delivers heady black plum and Hoisin sauce on the nose alongside molten chocolate. Silky and refined with a terrific texture and bright acidity, enjoy this beauty after about five plus more years of bottle age. Drink 2033-2055- 96
videoMoules Frites Curry + White Bordeaux
Travels in The Berkshires led us to Cafe Triskele where Moules Frites Curry proved a perfect pairing for crisp White Bordeaux from Graves Region. Gracious owner Gilbert Clerget is a French native from Corsica who provides a warm hospitality vibe. #berkshires #cafetriskele #moulesfrites
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A cheerful bunch of thirteen Chichibu in no particular order
Chichibu 7 yo 2017/2025 ‘Code’ (65.8%, Spirits of Salud, first fill bourbon barrel, cask #8274, 180 bottles) Chichibu ‘Paris Edition 2025’ (50.5%, OB, for La Maison du Whisky, Edition Asakusa, 2,484 bottles) Chichibu 7 yo 2017/2025 (65.4%, OB for LMDW, Itinéraires, 1st fill bourbon barrel, cask #8282, 176 bottles) Chichibu 7 yo 2017/2025 (61.4%, OB for LMDW, Itinéraires, Yoshiya Hongo, cider cask, cask #14329, 219 bottles) Chichibu ‘The Ultimate Spirits’ (51%, OB for the Whisky Hoop Japan, 391 bottles, 2023) Chichibu 2015/2025 (58%, OB, mizunara heads quarter cask, for Rudder & Club Qing, Hong Kong, cask #16865, 176 bottles) Chichibu 2010/2018 (62.2%, OB, Number One Drinks, mizunara hogshead, cask #1000, 278 bottles) Chichibu 10 yo 2014/2025 (62.3%, OB for LMDW, Itinéraires, Yoshiya Hongo, oloroso sherry, cask #10416, 246 bottles) Chichibu 8 yo 2016/2024 (63%, OB for Rudder, mizunara heads hogshead, cask #5826, 195 bottles) Chichibu 2018/2025 (62.2%, OB for Spirits Shop' Selection Taiw
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France bans alcohol at festivals as heatwave grips wine regions
France bans alcohol at festivals as heatwave grips wine regions