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Roe & Co Coffee Stout Finished Irish Whiskey

Roe & Co Coffee Stout Finished Irish Whiskey Roe & Co is one of Dublin’s newest Distilleries. Opened by Diageo in 2019, with absolutely no expense spared, their beautiful visitor centre based in an old Guinness factory power station, quickly won the Trophy for the Best Distillery Tour at the 2020 International Spirits Challenge. I […]

And, Just Like That, We Are In Q2 2026… Can August Be Far Behind?

Springtime. That’s what this is supposed to be right now. Yes, my Red Sox are out there choking as the season begins and, yes, my Leafs are out there choking as the season winds down. So the calendar looks like it’s on the right page for sure. But… where is that first sweater and shorts … Continue reading "And, Just Like That, We Are In Q2 2026… Can August Be Far Behind?"

Milam and Greene Bottled in Bond Straight Bourbon Whiskey Review

Way back in May we were invited up to The Big Apple for a tasting of the latest release from Milam & Greene. This isn’t the first time that we’ve been invited to a Milam & Greene tasting, but it is the first time that it was in […]

The Two Ages of Champagne, part 1

The two ages of champagne – part 1. Ageing on lees Much like we humans who go through different periods of life: youth, middle age and older years, there are different periods in the life of a bottle of champagne. Two important stages are called ‘ageing on lees’ and ‘bottle ageing’ . An understanding of what happens during each of these phases and how they affect the champagne can be useful when you’re buying a bottle and when you’re deciding on the right moment to drink it. Ageing on lees refers to the time after the various wines have been blended by the champagne maker and put into bottles. Before the bottles are sealed a small amount of yeast and a small measure of sugar are added to produce the second fermentation inside the bottle during which the yeast cells are consumed by the fermentation and sink to the underside of the bottle where they form a sediment known as ‘the lees’. At this stage, the bottles are sealed not with a cork but with a standard crown cap of the type that is

Food and drink sector continuing to invest

UK food and drink businesses are investing substantially in innovation and product development to remain competitive and secure their future in an increasingly challenging market. The finding is according to a new survey of the sector, commissioned by leading UK independent accountancy and business advisory firm Johnston Carmichael for its annual food and drink report. The research,...

Patrimoine Français: An Evening Crowned by a Third Growth Grand Cru Classé

As President Wineglitz India – The Wine Club, Mukul Manku put together an exclusive wine dinner for the members of the club. Held at the PDR of the reimagined and relaunched Le Cirque restaurant in Hotel Leela Palace New Delhi, the event featured exclusive French wines including a Third Growth Grand Cru Classe from Bordeaux. Continue reading "Patrimoine Français: An Evening Crowned by a Third Growth Grand Cru Classé"

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Cigar City Brewing Maduro Brown Ale Review

It’s been a dozen+ years since we last reviewed Cigar City’s Maduro Brown Ale, so we thought, to hell with the new! Let’s go back to something that we always considered tried and true. Below are a few words about this beer taken from the Cigar City website: […]

Latest Wine News And Updates

The wonderful world of wine. Wine is definitely unique, arguably the one and only. What other product on this planet reappears every year literally, and not just as one, no, probably millions of new and unique ones? No wonder something is always happening in this amazing world. Let’s take a look at some of the […]

Teeling Whiskey Official Whiskey Partner Of College Football Classic Series

Teeling Whiskey makes the Big Leagues! Raising a glass of liquid gold this month in August as Teeling Whiskey celebrate our third year as the official Irish Whiskey Partner of the Aer Lingus College Football Classic series. Dublin has become the European home of American College Football with the opening game of the new College […] The post Teeling Whiskey Official Whiskey Partner Of College Football Classic Series appeared first on Teeling Distillery .

Dumas Station Wines

Jay DeWitt of Dumas Station Wines Photos Courtesy of Dumas Station Wines When 4th generation farmer Jay DeWitt was growing up in Walla Walla, he never imagined he would have a career in the wine industry.  There was no wine or alcohol of any kind in the DeWitt household, except on New Year's Eve.  It wasn’t until Jay was working as a crop consultant in CA that he had his first taste of wine.  He remembers that first sip well.  It was a 1976 Jordan Cabernet Sauvignon, and the experience changed his life.  He had never tasted anything so good, and he has had a glass of wine every day of his life since that first sip.  He and his wife moved back to Walla Walla, and Jay made hobby wine in their dining room, using a trash can as a fermentation vessel.  In 2003, he and a friend decided to make wine commercially, and Dumas Station Wines was born.  There’s a lot of history behind the brand name and the tasting room/winery site several miles south of Dayt

Wine Travel Should Open Doors: Why Accessibility Matters

How the Future of Wine Tourism Depends on Human Connection, Welcoming Experiences, and Access at Every Level By Jamie Knee, Petite Wine Traveler Lately, I keep returning to one very clear idea: wine travel is at its best when it feels accessible, social, and deeply human. Some of the most meaningful wine experiences are not… The post Wine Travel Should Open Doors: Why Accessibility Matters appeared first on Petite Wine Traveler .

VinePair: The 30 Best Red Blends for 2026 (hint: one of them is from MD!)

Red blends aren’t a new concept — they’ve existed in regions like Bordeaux and […]