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Napa Valley or Sonoma Wine Country Small-Group Tour

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Two Intriguing Books Where Cocktails Spark and Desserts Shine

Everyone who knows me understands that I have a few books open. Some are oversized “coffee table” books, some are nonfiction and fiction, and all are waiting for me to take a deep dive into the story. Just like wine, I savor each moment of a good book and when it’s completed, more often than […] READ MORE The post Two Intriguing Books Where Cocktails Spark and Desserts Shine appeared first on Grape Experiences .

Top Wine Country Picks from Platypus Guide Steve

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Inflation Update 2026

What it means for employee benefits plans

Hop to It: Easter’s 5 Best Wine Finds Are Hiding in Plain Sight

While children search for Easter eggs this weekend, grown-ups deserve a treasure hunt of their own, right there in the wine aisle. Who better to lead us on this spring discovery than Natalie MacLean, editor of Canada’s largest wine review site at nataliemaclean.com. Welcome, Natalie. Great to be back with you! You know, Easter is the one holiday where we’re encouraged to hunt for hidden treasures. I say we bring that energy to the wine aisle. The best bottles aren’t always at eye level with the glossy labels. Sometimes you have to crouch down, think like […]

TTB Recommends Delaying Submission of 2026 Q1 CBMA Importer Refund Claims

Due to a known data transmission issue between U.S. Customs and Border Protection (“CBP”) and the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (“TTB”), certain first quarter 2026 import data displayed in the myTTB CBMA Importer Claims System may reflect inflated quantity amounts, particularly for entries from January through mid-February...

A walk on the wild side | First & Last Brewery

Bound by a love of fermentation and foraged ingredients, First & Last Brewery is inspired by the wild, untamed landscape and dark skies of northumberland. Founded by Red and Sam Kellie in 2016, the duo has created a community asset to be proud of. “There is no instruction book when it comes to working with...

Vault City teams up with baker on zero-waste sours

Vault City have teamed up with Leith bakery Babyfaced Baker to create two limited-edition sour beers brewed using surplus croissant pastry that would otherwise go unused. The collaboration with Babyfaced Baker founder Rhiain Gordon transforms pastry offcuts from the bakery’s croissant production into a brewing ingredient, giving new life to surplus dough while creating dessert-inspired...

Mtevino Georgian Wine: Ancient Qvevri Tradition Meets Modern Winemaking

Mtevino Winery is a premier producer of Georgian wine, combining thousands of years of winemaking tradition with modern European techniques. Located in the heart of Georgia, the birthplace of wine, Mtevino offers a unique portfolio of Qvevri wines and European-style wines that reflect the rich heritage of the Kakheti wine region. Experience the Best of Georgian Wine Georgia is widely recognized as the vine zero point, where the world’s first cultural grape varieties were cultivated. At...

Visual Wine Education- ABV of Certain Wines

Casey Jones Distillery Expands Distribution to Illinois

Our distribution footprint continues to grow as we have added Illinois to our list of great retailers, restaurants, and bars!

Skimmer Taglia Schiuma: cosa è e a cosa serve

Scopri cos'è lo skimmer taglia schiuma, l'accessorio che i publican usano per rimuovere la schiuma in eccesso e servire una birra perfetta.

As Expected and Full of Surprises

Today, I want to share two recent wine experiences. One, unfortunately, as expected. The second one is unexpectedly surprising. About 10 days ago, I had the opportunity to open a wine from the 2002 vintage to celebrate my youngest daughter’s birthday. I don’t have a lot of 2002 lying around, so I had to decide […]

Wine News: What I’m Reading the Week of 3/29/26

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 3/29/26 appeared first on Vinography .

New Zealand Winegrowers appoints Anishka Jelicich as Next CEO

New Zealand Winegrowers (NZW) is pleased to announce the appointment of Anishka Jelicich as its next Chief Executive Officer, commencing at the end of July 2026. Anishka brings more than two decades of leadership experience across New Zealand, the United Kingdom and Europe, shaping her career in the global wine industry. Her roles at a […]

Whitehaven Becomes Naming-Rights Sponsor of ‘Whitehaven Theatre Marlborough’

As a new act begins for Marlborough’s creative and performing arts, Whitehaven Wine Company will step into the spotlight as the full naming-rights sponsor of what will be known as the Whitehaven Theatre Marlborough from 1 April 2026. The announcement marks a milestone in the longstanding partnership between Whitehaven and the Marlborough Civic Theatre Trust […]