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videoPossibly the Worst Sales Job for Membership - Announcing TWH Membership
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Chicken Tikka Masala Recipe: A Lighter Take On a Classic
Did you know that this popular dish found on South Asian menus was created in Glasgow, Scotland? And that tikka means “piece” or “chunk” and refers to the charred morsels of tender chicken?!
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Fort George Brewery celebrates 2026 Vortex Month w/ five Vortex IPA variants
FIVE VORTEX VARIANTS FOR FIVE YEARS OF VORTEX MONTH Fort George Brewery out of Astoria, Oregon has announced their 2026 Vortex Month celebrating their flagship IPA with five special variants and a series of events. More from a press release: Over 19 years of making beer, Fort George has worked on a lot of IPAs. At least a few thousand. But by far the IPA they've worked on the most is their bestselling Vortex IPA . Vortex has been a Northwest favorite for nearly two decades, at the top of the charts from the Fort George taproom in Astoria to the shelves of your local bottle shop. Vortex was one of the first beers brewed on the Fort's 8.5 barrel brewhouse which still stands at the back of their Pub in Astoria, cranking out small batch experimental beers. It’s an ever-changing IPA - evolving in response to the tastes of people looking for a new and innovative beer, while maintaining its distinctive, unifying, familiar flavor across all of its many iterations.
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De Lancellotti
Great photo of the De Lancellotti family. For years I have admired the wines by De Lancellotti. This is an outstanding, remarkably consistent house that is producing pretty, beautifully textured Pinot Noir. Paul and Kendall de Lancellotti founded their own winery nearly two decades ago. They chose to plant their own vineyard in 2001 which was 16 acre Chehalem Mountain parcel focusing on Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. It was 2005 when this house started, utilizing the winemaking talents of Robert Brittan who serves as consulting winemaker and works with Paul to craft the wines together. The new wines come from the warmer 2024 vintage. They are round, generous and remarkably consistent. I love the 2024 De Lancellotti ‘Estate’ Pinot Noir (OB, 94) which has tons of cellaring potential and comes of pretty, round and generous. Learn more about these great wines at http://www.delancellottifamilyvineyards.com/ Here are the great new wines by de Lancellotti. 2024 De Lancellotti ‘Famiglia’&nbs
video3-Ingredient Tequilas
We've been seeing a lot of questions about "3-ingredient tequilas" lately, so we brought Mike in to break down what that actually means—and why it matters the next time you're shopping for tequila.
podcast· 32:50Prema Kerollis from Three Sticks Wines
Prema Kerollis, co-founder and general manager of Three Sticks Wines , joins Dan Berger and Daedalus Howell on California Wine Country. This is her first time on California Wine Country, although others from Three Sticks have been on before, including this episode on Oct. 13, 2021 . Prema has worked alongside Three Sticks founder Bill Price, since they founded the winery in 2002. They produce Chardonnay and Pinot Noir from the Gap’s Crown vineyard in the Petaluma Gap. Dan calls the vineyard site “spectacular” and “really gorgeous.” They start with the 2024 Gap’s Crown Chardonnay. The place is famous for Pinot Noir. When they got the vineyard, there was a block of Dijon clone Chardonnay that thrives in the Petaluma Gap. It produced this wine which is only slightly sparkling. The Wind in the Petaluma Gap Dan explains that grapes don’t want to be producing lots of leaves, which happens in fertile soil. In less fertile soil, you get a b
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How to Plan a Paso Robles Wine Tour (Self-Guided and Guided Options)
Planning a Paso Robles wine tour? Learn how to build a self-guided route or book a guided wine tour, plus insider tips for getting the most from wine country.
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3/31/26: Northern Row's Cooper Heller Bock
You didn't really think I'd let March slip away without a bock post, did you? Because there's no way I'd do that. Sure, the bock drought I noted in previous years is still going on (for some reason), but that's not enough to dissuade me from trying at least one new-to-me variant of this spring varietal! After some serious search, I found a single can of Northern Row's Cooper Heller Bock. See that goat-disguised barrel on the label art? Yeah, I think this one'll fit this month's bill just fine. Northern Row Brewery & Distillery lives in a pre-Prohibition stock house within Cincinnati's Over-the-Rhine neighborhood. They specialize in traditional-style beers that pay homage to Cincinnati's heritage (meaning they do up a mean German-inspired ale or lager). Head over to their website to find out more about them and their whole distilling deal . Cooper has a spot at the bottom of the brewery's "Seasonals" page . Here, showcased with what I assume is the bock's old label art, it's listed
podcast· 20:35Montefalco Sagrantino: Wine, Birds, and the King of Everything [re-release]
Bird nerd meets cork dork in this summer break re-release of Montefalco Sagrantino, a beloved wine named for a king's beloved birds. Since your host is on break this month, most likely engaging in her new kink, bird watching, we're reaching back into the archives for bird-themed episodes that you can enjoy anywhere you find yourself this summer ... even on the back deck with a glass of wine in one hand, and a bird app in the other. Originally released in July 2022, this episode explores the wines of Montefalco Sagrantino. A unique grape, cool birds, and a special growing region, along with a rich history, make this one of the host's favorite wines. Resources from this episode: Books: Wine Grapes: A Complete Guide to 1,368 Vine Varieties, Including Their Origins and Flavours [Kindle Edition], Robinson, J., Harding, J., & Vouillamoz, J. (2013) Websites: Agraria: Montefalco Sagrantino DOCG - Atlante dei Prodotti Tipici, (n.d.) https://www.agraria.org/vini/montefalcosagrantino.htm Biodiver
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Mosmieri Georgian Wine: Boutique Excellence from the Heart of Kakheti
Mosmieri Winery is a boutique gem located in the Tsinandali micro-zone of Georgia’s Kakheti region, a place recognized as the birthplace of wine. With over 8,000 years of winemaking tradition, Georgia remains a global leader in Qvevri wine production, and Mosmieri stands out as a modern yet culturally rooted winery producing exceptional Georgian wines. A Unique Blend of Tradition and Innovation At Mosmieri, winemaking is an art. The winery combines: Ancient Qvevri techniques – Fermentation in...
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Featured Winery April 2026 – Equilibrium Makers, Martinborough
THE BALANCE OF THE FORCES – Here’s a little story about how an Italian man and a French woman found their balance, far from home. This is the story of Simone and Lucie, the team at Equilibrium Makers in Martinborough, New Zealand. In January this year I posted and shared my review of several wines […]
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Grapes for Humanity Announces 2026 Fine Wine Auction
Featuring over $1 Million in Rare Wines, Dream Lots, and Unforgettable Experiences With wine donations up more than 200%, the April auction will support climate action alongside Grapes for Humanity’s core pillars of health, education, and humanitarian relief Toronto, ON … Continue reading →
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The Last Word
Der „Last Word“ verzaubert mit einer komplexen Balance von Süße, Säure und Kräuternoten. Die erfrischende Limettensäure und die Wacholdernoten des Gins harmonieren perfekt mit der geheimnisvollen Tiefe des grünen Chartreuse und der charmanten Kirschnote des Maraschino-Likörs. Jeder Schluck offenbart neue Nuancen und lädt zum Erkunden ein. REZEPT ZUBEREITUNG Es war während einer meiner Reisen durch […]
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Burgundy, Demystified: Why I’m Starting This Journey
Burgundy has a reputation—and in many ways, it has earned it. At its finest, Pinot Noir from Burgundy can be extraordinary: nuanced, layered, and capable of expressing place with a level of precision that few wines achieve. It is also, … Continue reading →
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Reintegrating livestock in a specialized vineyard region: unravelling actor perceptions in southern France
This study by Ryschawy, J et al., (2025) published in Agronomy for Sustainable Development, found that reintegrating livestock into vineyards in southern France provides ecological benefits such as improved soil and vegetation management, but adoption is limited by weak coordination, economic constraints, and mixed stakeholder support. Headline Findings Methods Results Read the original study here. The post Reintegrating livestock in a specialized vineyard region: unravelling actor perceptions in southern France appeared first on Regenerative Viticulture Foundation .
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✨ April at Wildside: Make Your Plans
April at Wildside is where everything starts to come alive again. Longer days, fuller tables, and a calendar that gives you more than one reason to come out. Whether you’re here for a midweek reset, live music, thoughtful gatherings, or something a little magical… it’s all happening this month. ♀️ Midweek Rhythm Wine Down Wednesday | Winery (Versailles) An all-levels yoga flow designed to help you reset midweek—followed by a glass of wine and a slower pace for the rest of your evening....
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Albariño: the grape & wine
Albariño : the grape & wines Many white wine drinkers reach instinctively for familiar favourites like Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, or Pinot Grigio. There is nothing wrong with any of these well-known varieties but looking further afield there is a world of exciting alternative white wines. None of these alternatives is more refreshing, versatile and food-friendly than Albariño (pronounced phonetically as Alba-reen-yo). If you’re looking to expand your palate and discover a white wine that balances elegance with vibrancy, Albariño may be exactly what you are missing. In my opinion, Albariño, especially from the Rías Baixas DO, is one of the best Spanish (and Portuguese) still white wines today. In this comprehensive guide, I’ll explore everything you need to know about the Albariño grape and its wines — from its origins and flavour profile to food pairings and buying tips—so that you can skip the Sauvignon, Chardonnay and Pinot shelves and find a great bottle of this delicious wine ins
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Extensive vineyard management and semi-natural habitats increase biodiversity and ecosystem services: insights from a global meta-analysis
A 2025 global meta-analysis by Silvia Winter et al., in Science of the Total Environment found that less intensive vineyard management increases biodiversity and ecosystem services by about 14% overall, with minimal trade-offs except for reduced yields in organic systems. Headline Findings Methods Results Read the original study here. The post Extensive vineyard management and semi-natural habitats increase biodiversity and ecosystem services: insights from a global meta-analysis appeared first on Regenerative Viticulture Foundation .
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Ep 180: Wine Trends & Truth | Featuring WarRoom Cellars + Les Petites Canailles
🍇 Where Wine Takes You, Episode Highlights 🍷 Who actually decides what’s next in wine? This episode puts that question in front of two people who see the consumer from very different sides of the table. Alex Wolfe , General Manager at Les Petites Canailles , lives in the moment where a guest actually has to choose a bottle. Andrew Nelson , President and Co-Founder of WarRoom Cellars , is looking at that same consumer from the brand side, acquiring and revitalizing legacy names and figuring out what people still love about them. The conversation gets into the difference between a trend and a fad, orange wine, chilled reds, Riesling, large-format bottles, alternative packaging, value, restaurant wine lists, and the strange alchemy of taking a wine brand with real history and giving it a second act. Andrew also takes us inside WarRoom’s approach to brands like Bonny Doon Vineyard and its newly acquired Pacific Rim , while Alex talks about being the conduit between the enormous world of
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Craft Brewing with John Mallett – BeerSmith Podcast #342
This week John Mallett from Bell’s Brewery joins me to discuss his new role as Course Directory of the MBAA,
videoHow to Pronounce Nero d’Avola #italty #sicily
How to Pronounce Nero d’Avola #italty #sicily 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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The Parés Baltà Experience
<img src="https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/5a6dda85-2308-4330-b9e5-3940be4fde01/Penedes.jpg"/><p>by Sanford Smith, Willamette Valley Bureau Chief, on assignment in Turkey and Spain</p>
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Spring Release Party Pairings: Five Bites for Our New Wines
Spring 2026 Club Release Pairings Spring release weekend is always one of our favorite moments of the year. It’s the first chance to gather with our community after winter, share the newest wines from the cellar, and celebrate the start of a new season together. This year, we had a wonderful time pouring five new […] The post Spring Release Party Pairings: Five Bites for Our New Wines appeared first on Sweet Cheeks Winery .
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Spring Wine Pairings 2026: Brunch, Easter & Tinned Fish Guide
This spring, we are focusing on producers who have spent decades, and in some cases centuries, mastering their regional grapes. From the gravelly terraces of Friuli to the volcanic soils of Sicily, these wines aren’t just beverages; they are liquid postcards. 1. The Garden Aperitif: Attems Sauvignon Blanc 2024 Region: Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy Price: SRP […] This post Spring Wine Pairings 2026: Brunch, Easter & Tinned Fish Guide was posted on WineDivaa .