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How to Explore the Gold Medal Wine Trail This Spring

Spring breathes new life into Virginia’s vineyards. As buds break and the days grow brighter, the entire state begins to stir with energy and color. It is the perfect moment […] The post How to Explore the Gold Medal Wine Trail This Spring appeared first on Virginia Wine Blog .

From grape to grill: Brilliant BBQ and wine pairings

The post From grape to grill: Brilliant BBQ and wine pairings appeared first on Virgin Wines .

Cocktail Simple- Between The Sheets

Why diversity pays dividends in winemaking

Can diversity pay dividends in a small wine region devoted largely to Pinot Noir? It’s a pressing question, especially in a place as compact and climatically unforgiving as Martinborough, the remote rural village situated in the south east of New Zealand's North Island.The name Martinborough is synonymous with distinctively earthy tasting Pinot Noirs and is the hub of the winemaking in the wider Wairarapa Wine Region (the region's official name), with approximately half of the overall pla...

Good Life Show serves up wellness for visitors and global growth for regional brands

Thousands of local and international wellness enthusiasts, as well as tier-one buyers from around the world, will converge in Cape Town and Johannesburg for the sixth Good Life Show, South Africa’s annual conscious living showcase that features ‘better-for-you’-centred cooking, masterclasses, and next-generation wellness innovation while connecting African producers with major global distributors.

The Gin Cooperative Awards 2024 Winners

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Say cheers! Onze champagne-keuzes voor de trotse geslaagde

Iemand geslaagd? Tijd voor een bruisend cadeau! In deze blog lichten we vijf bijzondere geschenken uit waarmee je gegarandeerd indruk maakt. Denk aan gepersonaliseerde champagnekisten, elegante giftboxen en sets om samen op de toekomst te toosten. Laat je inspireren en vier het diploma in stijl – met Club Champagne.

Swartland pioneer signs up with Hallgarten

Zwartwater, led by Stefan Johannes, makes its debut with old-vine blends The post Swartland pioneer signs up with Hallgarten appeared first on The Wine Merchant Mag .

Cocktail Recipe - The Cosmonaut

The story There’s plenty of cocktails that are variations on previous ones. Ingredients or methods tinkered with until the bartender is satisfied he has improved upon the original. The Cosmonaut is the only one I can think of that was invented as a reaction against a popular cocktail. Sasha Petraske was a New York based bar owner who had earned his place in cocktail history well before his untimely passing at the age of 43. He opened Milk & Honey on new year’s eve 1999 and more than any other is considered the first of the modern speakeasy style bars. Any time you have to go downstairs into a windowless bar with 1920s stylings, you have Petraske to thank for the enjoyable experience that awaits. Milk & Honey operated a set of charming house rules including&nbsp; ‘no shouting’ and ‘gentlemen will not introduce themselves to ladies. Ladies, feel free to start a conversation. If a man you don;t know speaks to you, please left your chin slightly and ignore him’ Amongst Petraske’s legacy du

Your Alluring Beery News Notes For The Magical Week When The Cowbirds Returned…

We all know that the swallows Capistrano in California and it’s all yada yada yada, right? But here – the Cowbirds are back. Yes! See… I have an app on the phone that identifies birdcalls and sitting in the parking lot of a municipal park the other day it clearly picked up the squeek of … Continue reading "Your Alluring Beery News Notes For The Magical Week When The Cowbirds Returned…"

The Rising Continues! Introducing Teeling Rising Reserve Series 4!

We are delighted to unveil the fourth bottling of “Rising Reserve”, our limited edition, super premium series of unique 21-Year-Old Irish Single Malts. This follows on from the highly successful first edition released in 2022, that paved the way for our new vintage Single Malt series that is crafted to celebrate the true global Renaissance […] The post The Rising Continues! Introducing Teeling Rising Reserve Series 4! appeared first on Teeling Distillery .

Taste of Roma 2026: torna il festival più atteso da gourmand e winelover

Taste of Roma torna dal 6 al 10 maggio 2026 e celebra un traguardo importante: i primi 10 anni di una manifestazione che ha contribuito a rendere l’alta cucina più accessibile, conviviale e vicina al pubblico. Per questa edizione, il festival inaugura un nuovo capitolo scegliendo come scenario il Gazometro, luogo simbolico della Roma contemporanea, […] L'articolo Taste of Roma 2026: torna il festival più atteso da gourmand e winelover proviene da insidewine .

Vinitaly 2026 – Il respiro internazionale del vino italiano

Vinitaly 2026 si è chiuso confermando il proprio ruolo di riferimento nel panorama vitivinicolo internazionale. La 58ª edizione ha registrato 90mila presenze complessive da 135 nazioni, con 4mila aziende presenti e una quota estera pari al 26% del totale. Numeri che raccontano una manifestazione solida, costantemente attrattiva anche in uno scenario internazionale complesso. A rafforzare ulteriormente questo dato è stata la qualità […] The post Vinitaly 2026 – Il respiro internazionale del vino italiano appeared first on Decanto - Giornale di vino | Migliori vini e cantine da visitare .

Trinity Gin – Gin Of The Week

Trinity Gin Another special gin in my collection is the @trinitydrygin from Hannover. This high-quality gin is crafted with passion by three friends, combining the best of traditional craftsmanship and innovative creativity. Thanks to Steffen from @EuropeanCraftClub, I discovered this extraordinary gin. 🌿🍊 Trinity Gin starts with an exciting juniper note, followed by a wonderfully floral orange blossom […]

US brewery boosts dosing accuracy and canning performance

Cervecería La Tropical has transformed the accuracy of its tetra hop extract dosing and its canning line performance with a Qdos chemical metering pump and Fabline PTFE hoses from Aflex Hose. La Tropical, one of Miami’s most iconic breweries with deep historic Cuban roots, uses a Qdos 60 peristaltic pump every day to precisely dose...

Beer In Ads #5223: You Have Exhausted Our Goat

Two years ago I decided to concentrate on Bock ads for awhile. Bock, of course, may have originated in Germany, in the town of Einbeck. Because many 19th century American breweries were founded by German immigrants, they offered a bock at certain times of the year, be it Spring, Easter, Lent, Christmas, or what have […]

Vintage scores early to take the lead, opens up the offensive floodgates late to beat Sonoma Valley

By Kyle Foster Kfost91197@gmail.com Twitter/X: @NapaKyle @NapaSportsNews When a game is close, breaking the game open makes it a lot The post Vintage scores early to take the lead, opens up the offensive floodgates late to beat Sonoma Valley appeared first on Napa Sports News .

Guinness World Records in Champagne Sabering: Fastest, Largest, and Most Impressive Sabrage Feats

The post Guinness World Records in Champagne Sabering: Fastest, Largest, and Most Impressive Sabrage Feats appeared first on Champagne Saber | California Champagne Sabers .