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- podcast· 4:55· S1E27
ARCHIVE TASTER: Extinction, regeneration...wine?
NB : This is archive material first released October 2020 and re-published here as a teaser for Wine Blast Season One, which is available in full to Wine Blast PLUS subscribers. To find out more or sign up to enjoy the full range of member benefits, including archive access, follow this link to Wine Blast PLUS . Cheers! We've reached a tipping point in environmental terms. Not just in terms of biodiversity, climate change, pandemics and the like - but also in the media. Recent releases showcase this trend - from Kiss the Ground (Netflix) to Extinction: The Facts (BBC/David Attenborough) and The Food Programme's English Pastoral episode. All are powerful, terrifying, inspiring calls to action - and made us think about wine's place in all of this. Given we all share personal responsibility for this crisis, should we only buy sustainable wine? Should we both, as professional wine communicators, only recommend sustainable wines? What even is sustainable when it comes to wine? Can (or is) w
- podcast· 6:45· S1E28
ARCHIVE TASTER: The BEST red wine grape is...
NB : This is archive material first released October 2020 and re-published here as a teaser for Wine Blast Season One, which is available in full to Wine Blast PLUS subscribers. To find out more or sign up to enjoy the full range of member benefits, including archive access, follow this link to Wine Blast PLUS . Cheers! So what's the BEST red wine grape variety? Ever? We asked you - and you replied in your droves, more than a thousand of you sending in weird and wonderful suggestions from all over the world. Thank you! We've compiled the results, and the funny comments and goings-on, and you can hear the results in this fun episode. We name names so see if you get a mention! (Sorry if not...) We also find time to talk to legendary Yarra Valley producer Timo Mayer (who's clearly obsessed with Trollinger - listen to find out why). We throw numbers and stats about like, well, confetti. And we name check a few good bottles by way of recommendations too (can't have you going thirsty). Wine
- podcast· 2:17· S1E29
ARCHIVE TASTER: Making a Wine Festival Happen
NB : This is archive material first released November 2020 and re-published here as a teaser for Wine Blast Season One, which is available in full to Wine Blast PLUS subscribers. To find out more or sign up to enjoy the full range of member benefits, including archive access, follow this link to Wine Blast PLUS . Cheers! We use our wine festival (formerly Wine Festival Winchester, this year Wine Festival Online) as a springboard to talk English wine, wine education, making a wine festival happen in lockdown, events in general and how normal people engage with wine. We chat to acclaimed English winemaker Emma Rice of Hattingley Valley, Erica Dent of Enjoy Discovering Wine and Tony, who has a great story to tell about his own personal Damascene conversion to wine. As Tony puts it so brilliantly, 'Things have got out of hand.' Wine Blast Season 1 Episode 29 (originally published 5 Nov 2020)
- podcast· 13:37· S1E30
ARCHIVE TASTER: You asked, we answer!
NB : This is archive material first released November 2020 and re-published here as a teaser for Wine Blast Season One, which is available in full to Wine Blast PLUS subscribers. To find out more or sign up to enjoy the full range of member benefits, including archive access, follow this link to Wine Blast PLUS . Cheers! Where's best for wine travel? (Well - we can dream, can't we?!) The best value bold New World Chardonnays out there? Greek wine? Why no love for Merlot? How to deal with being considered pretentious when it comes to wine?! We answer your burning wine questions and pick our favourite highlights from the 30 episodes to date in this fun, momentous culmination to Season 1 of Wine Blast. And it has been a blast, THANK YOU everyone for listening, supporting, recommending, rating, reviewing and getting in touch. Don't go anywhere because Season 2 starts straight away, we've got lots of exciting new plans to reveal - we can't wait to get started. See you there - and, in the me
videoPellegrinaggio Enoico con Attilio Scienza: Ep: 21 L’isola del vino selvatico
In questo episodio, il Pellegrinaggio Enoico fa tappa in Sardegna, un territorio geologicamente unico sospeso tra civiltà nuragiche e dominazioni straniere. Il Professor Scienza analizza come millenni di migrazioni e scambi abbiano trasformato l’isola in uno dei più importanti crocevia del Mediterraneo, influenzandone per sempre il patrimonio viticolo. Attilio racconta la Sardegna come una sorta di “perno geologico” che avrebbe contribuito alla formazione morfologica della stessa penisola italiana. Episodio completo su Italian Wine Podcast in uscita il 24/06!
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videoPellegrinaggio Enoico con Attilio Scienza: Ep 21: L’isola del vino selvatico
In questo episodio, il Pellegrinaggio Enoico fa tappa in Sardegna, un territorio geologicamente unico sospeso tra civiltà nuragiche e dominazioni straniere. Il Professor Scienza analizza come millenni di migrazioni e scambi abbiano trasformato l’isola in uno dei più importanti crocevia del Mediterraneo, influenzandone per sempre il patrimonio viticolo. Attilio racconta la Sardegna come una sorta di “perno geologico” che avrebbe contribuito alla formazione morfologica della stessa penisola italiana. Episodio completo su Italian Wine Podcast in uscita il 24/06! The MammaJumboShrimp family is a podcast, it's a book & it's a wine school - but the truth is we love Italian wine but we won't turn our nose up at other wines!! In addition to wine, we also cover food and travel, this winning trifecta makes up our identity. Projects to date include the Italian Wine Podcast, Italian Wine Academy, and Italian Wine Books, but stay tuned because the best is yet to...watch. Or you can always go
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How Tariffs and Market Shifts Are Quietly Changing What You Drink
If your favorite wine list looks a little different lately—or a bottle you used to buy regularly suddenly feels pricier—you’re not imagining it. Across the… Read more The post How Tariffs and Market Shifts Are Quietly Changing What You Drink appeared first on Vinum 55 .
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Second Sailing Added! Lagers on the Lake, Saisons at Sunset
I had a hunch about this one. It seems to align with where I imagine beer events need to go. A couple of weeks ago, I shared news about Fair Isle Brewing's plans to host Ferry and Friends - A Beer Fest on a Boat. The event sold out almost instantly!
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Tin City Paso Robles: The Complete Insider’s Guide
Tin City Paso Robles: 20+ tasting rooms, cider, craft spirits, and food in Paso's walkable warehouse wine district. Complete guide to hours, parking, and who to taste.
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Things to do in Paso Robles besides Wineries
Coming to town, but not sure what to do in Paso Robles? Check out our list below for the best restaurants and things to do in Paso Robles. The activities and place below pair great with any wine tour in the area and will help make sure that you make the most out of your […] The post Things to do in Paso Robles besides Wineries appeared first on Toast Tours .
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How to Import RTDs and Cider from Canada | Step-by-Step Guide for Distributors
Learn how to import RTDs and cider from Canada, including supplier selection, compliance, logistics, and retail strategy. A complete guide for distributors and retailers scaling beverage programs.
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Best Views In Calistoga: From Winery Overlooks to Scenic Trails
Beyond its spas and wine, Calistoga delivers big on scenery. Here’s where to find the best views, from wineries and hotels to the trailheads. The post Best Views In Calistoga: From Winery Overlooks to Scenic Trails first appeared on NapaValley.com .
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Reach for Ribera del Duero Wine Tasting 25th April 2026
As part of the nationwide Reach for Ribera del Duero campaign, we’re thrilled to invite you to a free in-store wine tasting at Fareham Wine Cellar. 📅 Date: Saturday, 25th April ⏰ Time: 11:00 am – 3:00 pm 📍 Location: Fareham Wine Cellar, 55 High Street, Fareham, Hampshire PO16 7BG Come and discover why Ribera […] The post Reach for Ribera del Duero Wine Tasting 25th April 2026 appeared first on Fareham Wine Cellar .
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Spring Pea & Asparagus Risotto Recipe for Spring Entertaining
Spring has a way of arriving in layers—longer days, softer light, and ingredients that feel freshly awakened. This Spring Pea & Asparagus Risotto captures that sense of renewal with a dish that is vibrant, comforting, and beautifully seasonal. Fresh spring peas and tender asparagus bring natural sweetness and brightness to a creamy risotto base, creating […] The post Spring Pea & Asparagus Risotto Recipe for Spring Entertaining appeared first on Frank Family Vineyards Blog .
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Unpeeling Banana’s Appeal in Beer
From the yeast-supplied scent of German hefeweizens to pastry stouts evoking a banana-split sundae, brewers are, well, bananas over bananas. The post Unpeeling Banana’s Appeal in Beer appeared first on CraftBeer.com .
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What Goes Up Just Goes Up (Part 6…The Grand Finale?)
I was hoping the last entry that I wrote on tariffs was going to be the final one, but no, we’re due for one more. Besides, we can end the final entry on a prime number, can we? Back in February, much to my surprise, the Supreme Court declared that the tariffs imposed by the…
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Seated Wine Tasting! – North Valley Willamette Wines with James Cahill- May 7th
North Valley Willamette Wines Featuring Owner James Cahill 6:30 to 8:30 – Thursday, May 7th $15 / Person – Reservations Req. 410-398-3838 This month is all about artisanal wines from the left coast. A week after our visit from Model Farms, James Cahill will be here to pour a lineup of his wines from the…
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New Wine of the Week- Casal Amado Vinho Verde
Casal Amado Vinho Verde Intro Price: $13.99 / bottle Regular Price: $17.99 Sometimes a wine is as much about what it is as what it’s not. When one hears Vinho Verde the common conception is light, spritzy, soda-like wine that you drink on the beach. When made right, Vinho Verde can be serious stuff. Casal…
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Stone Brewing has been sold again, this time to Duvel Moortgat
Duvel Moortgat USA has agreed to acquire Stone Brewing from Sapporo Holdings. The deal is expected to close in summer 2026. Financial terms were not disclosed. Stone Brewing is changing hands again. Four years after their last sale, the San Diego-area Continue Reading →
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Wild with Purpose at We Are Africa
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Aged Porter and Mild
In 2017 I designed and brewed a beer with Three Notch'd Brewing in Charlottesville, Blackwall London Porter. The recipe for Blackwall was based on copious amounts of research into porter brewing in the middle of the 19th century, and named for the docks in London which were so central to the history of the British Empire. Featuring about 30% brown malt, the beer was only brewed a couple of times, but at the last brewing in 2018, I made sure to get myself a growler's worth for a little project. Beer hacking, to use Evan Rail's term. As well as my growler of Blackwall, I bought a bottle of Orval, which I promptly drank and pitched the dregs, containing all that brettanomyces goodness, into the growler, and soon enough the gasket on the swing top was thoroughly deformed as the additional CO2 created by our friend brett was expelled. Yesterday, after nearly 8 years of the growler sitting on the shelf in my beer room, I took the opportunity of the head brewer from Selvedge helping me
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Sustainable Entertaining: How to Host Beautifully at Home This Spring
Spring is a natural time to gather at home—welcoming the season, the land, and the small, intentional choices that quietly shape how we host and entertain. It’s an opportunity to be more mindful, not just in what’s served, but in how each element comes together at the table. Sustainable entertaining doesn’t mean stripping anything back; […] The post Sustainable Entertaining: How to Host Beautifully at Home This Spring appeared first on Frank Family Vineyards Blog .
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Are Our Standards Too Low? (Longlisted for the 67 Pall Mall Global Wine Communicator Awards 2026)
In what can only be considered a serious blow to global wine communication standards, my book How to WIN at Wine: A Practical Playbook for Getting Maximum Enjoyment from Every Bottle — Without Spending a Fortune has been longlisted for the Laurent-Perrier Award for Best Global Wine Communicator in Long-Form Writing in the 67 Pall […] Source