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Summit Park Is Getting An Alcove: And That’s Not JUST Another MadTree Space.
MadTree's plans to open a new location (Alcove) right across Summit Park in Blue Ash has some folks scratching their heads. I think it's brilliant! The post Summit Park Is Getting An Alcove: And That’s Not JUST Another MadTree Space. appeared first on The Gnarly Gnome .
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Podcast 828 Vino Lingo Video – “Angels Share” Jim Pennella, Farang Wine, Coombsville AVA, Napa Valley
This week on our Vino Lingo segment we feature Jim Pennella, Co-Owner, Farang Wine, Coombsville AVA, Napa Valley, defining the term “Angels Share”. Learn more by visiting farangwine.com
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Heritage on display: Blaauwklippen debuts documentary at WTM Africa to celebrate SA winemaking history
Blaauwklippen Wine Estate showcased 340+ years of winemaking excellence on Monday with the premiere of its new documentary film on viticulture and viniculture in the Cape Winelands. The showing was a major draw for delegates at the World Travel Market (WTM) Africa 2026 exhibition held at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) on 13 April 2026.
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The OaxIslay Old Fashioned
As we told you in our “Buon Giorno, Monsieur!” AND “Martinez” Cocktail videos… Back in late June, we received an email from Gene Cooper of McMann & Tate Cocktail Company asking if we’d like to try an assortment of their cocktail bitters. Of course we said, “YES!”, so […]
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Best of Cork Talk: Haze Gray Vineyards
This episode is another Best of Cork Talk conversation featuring Haze Gray Vineyards in Dobson, NC! When we first sat down with Becky and Deane, it was during the height of COVID and just as their tasting room was opening. Even then, their passion for winemaking, dedication to veterans, and clear long-term vision stood out as they beganContinue reading →
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Bilbao-Rioja Calls for Applications for the 2027 Best Of Wine Tourism Awards
Applications are open for the 2027 Best Of Wine Tourism Awards in Bilbao-Rioja until June 15, 2026. The competition recognizes excellence across seven categories, rewarding innovative and sustainable projects that elevate wine tourism in DOCa Rioja and connect local winners to the global stage. The post Bilbao-Rioja Calls for Applications for the 2027 Best Of Wine Tourism Awards appeared first on Great Wine Capitals .
videoWhat happens after you buy wine En Primeur?
Konstantin Baum MW shares his knowledge and insights on what you need to know after buying wine En Primeur. Would you buy wine En Primeur? Follow for more wine insights #KonstantinBaum #EnPrimeur #WineFutures #WineSearcher #BuyingWine #WineIndustry #WineEducation
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Hennessy and LeBron James Launch Limited-Edition Cognac
Basketball icon LeBron James has teamed up with Hennessy to launch Hennessy Limited Edition by LeBron James. Unveiled on Thursday, the limited-edition V.S. Cognac will be available in select markets globally and online at Hennessy.com starting September 30 for a suggested retail price of $53.99. “As an admirer of Hennessy and its iconic brand, I’ve always appreciated its commitment to basketball and how it celebrates the sport’s influence on and off the court,” James said in a press release. The article Hennessy and LeBron James Launch Limited-Edition Cognac appeared first on VinePair .
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Wine in the Cape’s Top 5 Franschhoek Lunch Spots with a View
There are few places more magical than Franschhoek at lunchtime — where exceptional food, world-class wine, and breathtaking mountain scenery come together in perfect harmony. Whether you’re enjoying a leisurely afternoon after wine tasting or planning the ultimate Winelands day out, here are Wine in the Cape’s Top 5 Franschhoek Lunch Spots with a View. […] The post Wine in the Cape’s Top 5 Franschhoek Lunch Spots with a View appeared first on Wine in the Cape .
videoWe Finished Vintage While the Boss Was in Europe
In the back half of the 2026 vintage I got on a plane to Austria and Spain — and, depending on how the whole fuel situation shook out, possibly wasn't coming straight home — and left Laura to bring the entire thing in. That was the plan. We're a team, we split the time, and the wine got made without me. This is the final, messiest fortnight of Unico Zelo's 15th vintage, and the people who actually stayed to finish it. While I was gone, the crew pressed off ten tonnes of Nebbiolo from the Clare Valley, argued over a barrel that smells unmistakably of whiskey and absolutely shouldn't, and tried to work out whether a juice that tastes like boysenberry vanilla ice cream but reeks of nail-polish remover was ruined or just in a mood. There's botrytis-hit Sangiovese we hand-picked in two halves to rescue what we could, carbonic Barbera still chilling away at the Bubblegum Basement, yuzu going into bottle, and one last pick standing between us and the end of the season. Henry carried the cam
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Pebblebed Vineyard: Continuing the legacy of a good friend
Editor Rachel Hicks spoke to Pebblebed Vineyard’s winemaker, Alex Mills, to find out more about the community-focused enterprise’s award-winning wines and how the team at Darts Farm are honouring the vineyard’s late founder. The post Pebblebed Vineyard: Continuing the legacy of a good friend appeared first on Fruit & Vine .
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podcast· 1h 08m· S1E155If You're New To Recovery, Watch This Before Choosing A Provider With Dr. Ravi Chandiramani
Choosing a medical provider in recovery can be a life-and-death decision, and for those newly sober, an uninformed choice could create a dangerous path back to old habits. Dr. Ravi Chandiramani , a pioneering naturopathic physician and expert in integrative addiction medicine with over 20 years of clinical experience, joins us to issue a crucial warning about the growing trend of biohacking, peptide therapy, and hormone replacement that is being pitched to vulnerable people in early recovery. Dr. Chandiramani explains the dangerous "more is better" mindset that makes controlled substances like testosterone and stimulants like Phentermine a slippery slope, detailing the real risks of non-FDA-approved peptides, and why it is essential to partner with a doctor who knows your full addiction history.
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How Did Discovering Wine Lead Gérard Basset to Become the World’s Best Sommelier?
Introduction How did Gérard Basset discover wine and then go on to become the World’s Best Sommelier? What does truly exceptional hospitality look like in practice? How did a man with no fine dining background develop such a deep understanding of what excellence looked and felt like? In this episode of the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, I’m chatting with Nina and Romané Basset, who have just published a commemorative edition of the book Tasting Victory: The Life and Wine of the World’s Favourite Sommelier by Gerard Basset. You can find the wines we discussed here. Giveaway Two of you […]
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Budget destinations
I'm not in this for the clicks, but I have noticed that for some reason my blog posts about Aldi and Lidl beers are the most popular thing I write. It is a source of some dismay to one of such a refined palate as myself. And much as I hate to give the people what they want, there are very often new beers to try at the supermarket. Aldi tends to have the turnover and the most amusing knock-offs, but today's are Lidl's work, though very much in the same vein. Birra Bionda (or "Bit of Beyond That", as it's rendered on Dublin's northside) is their answer to Moretti. The cheery chap on the parchment-coloured background isn't wearing a hat, so it's a completely different look to Heineken Italy's original. This is stronger than Moretti, at 5% ABV, and it poured with a surprise Kellerbier haze. The label gives us no clue as to what country it was brewed in, but there's a definite German influence. The texture is candyfloss-soft, making it feel like a pillowy Munich Helles, and ther
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#217 | The Price of Premiumisation
Meet Pete Brown. Pete, as many of you will know, is a British author, journalist, broadcaster and consultant specialising in food and drink. In his latest columns for the Sunday Times he’s discussed everything from supermarket beer to where to turn when nothing catches your eye on the bar. And last year he released his...
videoMust Try Bordeaux Blanc
2024 Clos des Lunes, Lune d’Argent Bordeaux Blanc, under the leadership of Domaine de Chevalier. The wine is sold at Total Wine in the US, they typical carry multiple vintages. #bordeaux #wine #winelover #winenot .#2024 #winereviews #winepassion #wineculture #winevibes #mwlife #masterofwine #bobpaulinski
videoThe Bay showed up. 💚
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Brighton taproom celebrates new chapter
Brighton’s UnBarred is toasting a new chapter with a celebratory weekend. UnBarred Taproom has established itself in Brighton’s craft beer scene since 2019, when it opened its doors alongside the brewery as the beating heart of the UnBarred experience — a place where locals could pull up a stool and drink the full range of...
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People Behind the Capitals: Napa Valley
In Napa Valley, world-class wine may be the headline, but it’s the people behind the scenes who bring the story to life. The post People Behind the Capitals: Napa Valley appeared first on Great Wine Capitals .
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Looking at Herzegovina’s Žilavka
It was about 20 years ago when I was first introduced to the main white variety of Žilavka in Bosnia Herzegovina via writing my book on Dalmacija-Herzegovina, but I’ve come back with a very proper tasting of 25 wines that gives a look at where the variety is currently. One might ask as to why these two regions can be linked together as Dalmacija is the Croatian coast and Herzegovina, very much in the interior. But, the fact is, it’s Herzegovina where the main concentration of people who are ‘historically’ […] For full access, please log in or purchase a subscription.
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Beer In Ads #5222: O’Keefe’s Bock Beer
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 […]
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Herzegovina Žilavka 2026
All of these wines were tasted in Zagreb, Croatia on 06 March, 2026 as part of the Vinart tasting program. Please see the Special Report for more information and context. For full access, please purchase a Personal Subscription or Commercial Subscription.
videoSan Francisco's Graffeo Coffee | Light Roast 95 Points #coffee
San Francisco's Graffeo Coffee | Light Roast 95 Points #coffee Graffeo Coffee https://graffeo.com Salute, James © 2026 James Melendez / James the Wine Guy — All Rights Reserved. **** Social Networks LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamespmelendez/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/james_melendez_jamesthewineguy/ WordPress: http://jamesthewineguy.wordpress.com/ YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/jamesthewineguy Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jameswineguy/ Twitter: http://twitter.com/jamesthewineguy
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Role Models
At a recent Pinot tasting, a leading South African producer long known for elegant wines firmly denied that they had ever copied Burgundy. Fair enough. We all want to be original; we all firmly believe that we are. And yet this producer had planted Pinot. At Hyde de Villaine in California, they deny copying Burgundy; […]