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Historic Napa Valley Wineries: A 2-Day Itinerary
If you want to understand Napa Valley, start with its historic wineries. From founding estates to Judgment of Paris icons, here’s your chance to taste history. The post Historic Napa Valley Wineries: A 2-Day Itinerary first appeared on NapaValley.com .
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Historic Napa Valley Wineries: A 2-Day Itinerary
If you want to understand Napa Valley, start with its historic wineries. From founding estates to Judgment of Paris icons, here’s your chance to taste history. The post Historic Napa Valley Wineries: A 2-Day Itinerary first appeared on NapaValley.com .
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April is BC Wine Month: a time to sip local and celebrate resilience
April has officially been proclaimed BC Wine Month by the Government of British Columbia — and for those of us who have spent years exploring vineyards, tasting rooms, and the people behind the bottles, it feels both well deserved and perfectly timed. As winter gives way to spring, something special begins to happen across BC […] The post April is BC Wine Month: a time to sip local and celebrate resilience appeared first on BC Wine Lover .
videoNational Bourbon Day is this Sunday (6/14)!
To help you figure out what to pour, we turned this post into a fun little game. Hit pause and find your random Bourbon vibe for Sunday!
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Recluse Brew Works “Name That Brew” Winner Gets Beer-For-A-Year & Seasonal Stays at The Hotel Zags
PLS on Sixth & Recluse Beer Works Launch Collab Beer “Name That Brew” Winner Gets Beer-For-A-Year & Seasonal Stays at The Hotel Zags PLS on Sixth at The Hotel Zags is raising a glass to creativity and community with the launch of its newest collaboration - a signature West Coast IPA brewed in partnership with Recluse Beer Works ! To celebrate, the hotel is inviting the public to take part in a citywide “ Name That Brew ” contest, culminating in a lively Launch Party on April 23rd at The Zags. From April 1-10 2026, beer enthusiasts and Portland locals alike can submit potential names for the exclusive new IPA online at plsonsixth.com/name-that-brew . A panel of industry judges will select the final Top Five Finalists , with the Grand Prize winner announced at the April 23rd launch party. Prizes include: Grand Prize : Free Beer for 1 year at PLS on Sixth (1 per visit), $100 PLS on Sixth gift card, Free Hotel Night each season for 1 year at
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At Wolves Lovers + Thieves in Glen Ellen, Nobody Puts Bubbly in a Corner
Sample distinctive sparklers made using three traditional methods at this stylish new tasting room in Glen Ellen. The post At Wolves Lovers + Thieves in Glen Ellen, Nobody Puts Bubbly in a Corner appeared first on Sonoma Magazine .
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Best Day Brewing introduces Wild American Non-Alcoholic Pilsner
Best Day Brewing out of California, is taking on the challenge of a crisp and clean American Pilsner made non-alcoholic. As one of the fastest growing exclusive non-alcoholic (NA) craft beer brands has continuously pushed the category into previously unheard of beer styles in NA such as Galaxy RIpple double IPA. More from a press release: Best Day Brewing’s latest is Wild American, a much anticipated addition to its award-winning craft beer lineup. A golden, classic American Pilsner featuring American-grown ingredients that delivers the refreshing taste of one of America’s most iconic beer styles, without the alcohol. The debut of Wild American showcases Best Day’s commitment to brewing excellence. At just 33 calories, Wild American aims to bring drinkers a new, non-alcoholic craft beverage capturing the same crisp taste and easy-drinkability of the familiar American Pilsner. Best Day Brewing brews its beer to full strength and then removes the alcohol through a process designed to pre
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Discovering Apericena in Italy: The Wine Travel Ritual I Want to Bring Home
Why Italy’s elegant culture of early evening drinks, small bites, and lingering conversation feels like the perfect expression of wine as a passport By Jamie Knee I have long loved aperitivo. It is one of my favorite rituals when traveling in Italy, that lovely pause in the late afternoon or early evening when a glass… The post Discovering Apericena in Italy: The Wine Travel Ritual I Want to Bring Home appeared first on Petite Wine Traveler .
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Three Sonoma County Wineries Leading the Way in Sustainability
Here are three Sonoma County wineries that go above and beyond in their dedication to earth-friendly practices. The post Three Sonoma County Wineries Leading the Way in Sustainability appeared first on Sonoma Magazine .
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A Wine Lover’s Diary, part 1014: Seder Night
Monday, March 30th: Spent much of the day getting papers together for the renewal of my British passport. Tuesday, March 31st: A meeting at Ted Van Geest’s house (a two-minute walk) to discuss a project for the Ontario wine industry. … Continue reading →
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Noble Ridge 2025: New Vintage, New Label, Strong Return to Form
Reading Time: 4 minutes Noble Ridge’s 2025 release signals a confident reset after two challenging seasons, introducing a refreshed label and a lineup of wines defined by balance, energy, and varietal clarity. The post Noble Ridge 2025: New Vintage, New Label, Strong Return to Form appeared first on BCWineTrends .
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Wine News: What I’m Reading the Week of 4/5/26
Hello and welcome to my weekly roundup of the wine stories that I find of interest on the web. I The post Wine News: What I’m Reading the Week of 4/5/26 appeared first on Vinography .
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Mitchell Wine Group Announces Ownership Transition
Edwin Martinis, Briana Seeley and Chris Seeley Have Agreed to Acquire Oregon’s Mitchell Wine Group Portland, Oregon — Today, Edwin Martinis, Briana Seeley and Chris Seeley agreed to acquire Mitchell […] The post Mitchell Wine Group Announces Ownership Transition appeared first on Sip Magazine .
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Single-vineyard wines: terroir truth or marketing hype?
As producers across the Okanagan Valley and Niagara Peninsula zero in on their most distinctive vineyard sites, single-vineyard wines are reshaping how Canadian wine expresses place—and why it matters The names of vineyards are appearing more frequently on Canadian wine labels. Is this just marketing hype or is there something special, or even superior about these single-vineyard wines? By definition, a single-vineyard wine is one produced exclusively from grapes grown in a specific vineyard site. It follows that the designation emphasizes characteristics of that vineyard’s terroir (soil composition, microclimate, altitude, sun exposure, and vineyard management practices among others). It also suggests a distinctiveness and individuality expressed in the resulting wine. Read Also: Explore Ontario’s Twenty Mile Bench sub-appellation This concept is not new. In the Old World (if we can still call it that), single-vineyard wines have been produced and marketed for a long time. Where it al
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Brian Watts – An Appreciation
Brian Watts – An Appreciation. Our great friend and Irish Whiskey Colleague Brian Watts, the Master Distiller and General manager of Great Northern Distillery (GND) died suddenly and unexpectedly on 13 October 2022 at the very young age of just 60 years. In a message to GND clients, John Teeling informed us that: “It is […]
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Lambay 20-Year-Old Single Malt – The Castle Prestige Edition
Lambay Irish Whiskey release a 20-Year-Old Single Malt – The Castle Prestige Edition The story of Lambay Whiskey centres around two great families, the Baring family who own Lambay Island & the Camus family famous as the producers of Camus cognac on the island of Ile de Ré off the west coast of France. Two […]
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Iterum
Great photo of Joe Dobbes, founder of Iterum. Today we share the wines ofJoe Dobbes who has a longstanding history in the Oregon wine industry. Dobbes has a new brand that focuses on wines from his at his Orchard House estate the Eola-Amity Hills AVA as well as several other vineyards. The Orchard House estate was purchased in 2018 and the site has Sauvignon Blanc which was first planted in 2021. The wines were seriously good across the board. I adored the new 2022 ‘Eola Bench’ Pinot Noir (OB, 94) which is dense and fleshy stuff that is drinking marvelously right now. Learn more about this outstanding house at https://iterumwines.com/ and here are my reviews of the new Iterum wines. 2022 Iterum ‘Orchard House Vineyard’ Chardonnay- Rich and layered, the 2022 ‘Orchard House Vineyard’ Chardonnay offers pie crust, baking spices and peaches on the palate alongside a refined mouthfeel. Full-boided with terrific flavor density, enjoy now and over the next eight years. Drink 2026-2034 - 93 202
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Rum Punch
The post Rum Punch appeared first on Princess Pinky Girl . Rum Punch recipe can make both a single serving cocktail for sipping solo by the pool as well as a larger-batch beverage for ladling from a punch bowl. Keep reading to find out how you can prepare a party-size punch in a drink dispenser or scale down the measurements to fit in a cocktail shaker.…
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Legion Brewing Carolina Feather East Coast Lager
I don’t drink a lot of lager beer. It’s not that I don’t like them, it’s that I don’t really come across many lager beers. I was recently in my local Harris Teeter grocery store and saw Legion Brewing Carolina Feather East Coast Lager. This rice lager beer is 4.4% ABV and has won a … Continue reading Legion Brewing Carolina Feather East Coast Lager
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The Future of Vegas Craft Beer: Great Vegas Festival of Beer Under New Ownership
The Las Vegas craft beer scene is officially leveling up. After more than a decade of defining Nevada’s brew culture, Motley Brews has announced the sale of its iconic festival portfolio to Brothers Molloy Events. This isn’t just a corporate handoff; it’s a strategic evolution. Led by veteran event producer Lucas Molloy, the transition marks... The post The Future of Vegas Craft Beer: Great Vegas Festival of Beer Under New Ownership appeared first on Beer Alien .
videoRossara: Italy’s Rare Hidden Wine Grape 🍷 #italy
Rossara: Italy’s Rare Hidden Wine Grape 🍷 #italy Santé, 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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Context Is Everything: How Occasion-Based Marketing Is Changing the Wine Industry
Why the "What" Matters Less Than the "When" Walk into any grocery store wine aisle and watch how people actually choose a bottle. They're not mentally parsing acidity levels or imagining oak finish. They're thinking about tonight. A dinner they're bringing a bottle to. A friend coming over. A Tuesday evening that deserves something special. The moment comes first. The wine fills it. That sequence is not new, but most winery marketing still operates in reverse, leading with the product and hoping the consumer connects it to their life on their own. Increasingly, they don't. They move on to the brand that did that work for them. Occasion-based marketing is not a trend. It's a recognition of how purchasing decisions have always worked for most buyers, and a willingness to meet them there. Why Tasting Notes Alone Aren't Moving Bottles You're Speaking a Language Most Buyers Don't Use Tasting notes are a professional shorthand developed by and for people who spend significant time thinking a
videoClassic Bargain from Alsace
2023 Trimbach Pinot Blanc from Alsace, France. Available in many markets around the world. Year after year, a rock solid value. #alsace #pinot #winetasting #winelover #wineenthusiast #wineexperience #winereview #value #masterofwine #bobpaulinski
podcast· 49:02· S7E34Wine Travel - The Inside Steer
Wine travel is a BIG THING right now. Everyone's at it. Wine tourism typically accounts for around a quarter of your average winery's revenue these days. It's predicted to generate US$138 billion by 2033. One producer says it's going to 'save' wine. People are excited - and intrigued. So what's the story? This episode is your inside steer on how to do wine travel right. First things first: where best to go, from headliners like Napa, Douro, Stellenbosch and Rioja to lesser-known gems like Slovenia, Elqui and Aosta. And then there are questions like: how to wangle your way into iconic producers who aren't normally open to the public? How to avoid falling asleep in your soup or falling out with your travelling companions? What are the best wine festivals and events? What's the proper visiting etiquette and wardrobe?! Providing fascinating answers and all kind of useful tips and insights is wine travel guru Cindy-Marie Harvey (of Love Wine Food). We throw our two cents into the pot, plus