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Improved Brewing Features in BeerSmith 4
Today I take a look at just a few of new brewing features in BeerSmith 4. This is part of
video60 Seconds with NBA-All Star Carmelo Anthony
Last night, the New York Knicks clinched their first spot in NBA Finals since 1999 🏀 New York Knicks legend and 10-time NBA All-Star Carmelo Anthony joined Wine Spectator to talk about his Rhône Valley line of wines, VII(N) The Seventh Estate. And, of course, we talked some basketball too...
video¡EL ARMA SECRETA DE VIZCARRONDO! 🤯🇻🇪 | #vinotinto #venezuela #vizcarrondo
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A Tour of Wine Grapes: Chenin Blanc
Chenin Blanc Chenin Blanc is a white wine grape variety that has been cultivated in France for nearly 1300 years. It is most commonly associated with France's Loire Valley. French documents first mention Chenin Blanc as early as the year 845, and the variety has appeared in various parts of the Loire Valley under a multitude of synonyms since. Today, just over half of the world’s production of the Chenin Blanc grape is from South Africa with approximately a third being grown in France. Photo by Chrisada on Wikimedia Commons Its high acidity levels mean it can be produced in a number of different styles: As (1) a sweet, botrytis -affected dessert wines, (2) light, honeyed sparkling wines and (3) as full-bodied, still white wines. (1) The sweet, botrytis dessert wines are most famously from Sauternes, France. (2) Light honeyed sparkling wines are often from France including Vouvray Pétillant and Crémant de Loire. (3) Full-bodied still wines are produced around the world including South A
videoWine Review Chateau Cheval Blanc 2025 | En Primeur
▶️Learn more about this wine and past vintages: https://www.wine-searcher.com/find/chevalblanc+st+emilion+bordeaux+france/2025?utm_source=davidallen&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=enprimeur David Allen MW reviews an En Primeur sample of Chateau Cheval Blanc 2025. This edition is 51% Merlot with 45% Cabernet Franc and a small amount of Cabernet Sauvignon. David scores the wine 97-98/100 and feels he may be being conservative. Château Cheval Blanc is a highly lauded wine estate in the Saint-Émilion region of northeast Bordeaux. It is certainly the most famous Cabernet Franc-based wine in the world, albeit often alongside very similar levels of Merlot. Typically, the "grand vin" (the estate's eponymous wine) is lush and full bodied with great weight of fruit. It tends to require ten years of bottle age and the best vintages can last half a century or more. The second wine of the estate is Le Petit Cheval. Given the top accolade of Premier Grand Cru Classé A at the inception of the Sain
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The Complete Guide to Choosing the Best Dessert Wine
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podcast· 1h 29m· S6E87Stoner Surf Culture becomes Hell's Angel's Meth Culture, Arrested Twice in ONE Day, Hallucinating About Rob Dyrdek?? Gunnar's Story Will Entertain and Inspire You
Gunnar grew up in what looked like the perfect family - until addiction slowly unraveled everything. After his parents fell deeper into their own substance use, his mother disappeared without a word, leaving Gunnar to navigate a childhood suddenly marked by instability and pain. By his teens, he turned to meth and heroin, beginning a long cycle of drug court, jail stays, and surviving on the streets of downtown San Diego. But Gunnar’s story didn’t end there. Through grit, recovery, and a community that believed in him, he rebuilt his life from the ground up. Now three years sober, Gunnar has graduated college and applied to graduate school with a mission: to advocate for the homeless community he once belonged to and push for real policy change. This episode is a powerful testament to resilience, redemption, and the impact of turning lived experience into purpose. Episode sponsored by Worthy Wellness Center Worthy Wellness Center is nestled within the charming village of Carlsbad, in N
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When is the 'right' time to drink wine?
It's rare to remember a conversation held 12 years ago with as much clarity as this one but such is the power of great wine and ideas when they collide. The conversation in question was held over a bottle of aged Barolo shared with a wine marketing man Ed Donaldson, who said "This wine reminds me of a plan that our family has put in place because we're really aware that people drink our wines as soon as they're released, which is basically too young to taste what we're aiming for. Because we lov...
videoCherry Stone Taste The Unexpected Flavor Explained
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Get To Know 30A Spirits
Dive into our gulf coast spirits! Here at 30A Distilling Co, we’re bottling the beach by capturing the personality of 30A, Florida in every sip. Our Florida Vodka, Rum and Bourbon are all made at our 30A distillery in Santa Rosa Beach, FL. Not sure where to start? Learn more about our various products and how they’re best enjoyed below. Seacrest Community Rum 80 Proof | 40% ABV Ingredients: Cane Sugar, Molasses, Water, Yeast Colorful and laidback, our Seacrest Community Rum is inspired by the thriving 30A neighborhood for which it’s named. Made with Louisiana cane sugar and molasses, this distinctly southern rum shines in any cocktail. Sip it neat, kick back, and relax. On the nose, you’ll find notes of fresh cut hay, honey, and ripe banana. On the palate you’ll find fresh mint and minerality, with a finish of lingering stone fruit sweetness. Our favorite way to enjoy Seacrest Community Rum is in our signature Seacrest Mojito. Clean and crisp, the Seacrest Mojito is an exce
videoThe 2,000-year-old wine Stanley Tucci just featured
Stanley Tucci just introduced the world to Falanghina, a 2,000-year-old grape that almost disappeared from the face of the earth. 🍇🇮🇹 By the 1970s, this historic Roman wine was virtually extinct. If it wasn't for the Mustilli family in Campania refusing to let it die, we wouldn't have it today. If you want to taste history, buy a bottle of Mustilli. They earned it. But if you can't find it, or you want to experience that same intense, volcanic Vesuvius soil from a different angle, you need to pour a glass of Fiano di Avellino. It shares the exact same regional DNA and drinks beautifully. What is your favorite Italian white wine? Drop it in the comments. 👇 Hit the link in our bio to grab a bottle of Fiano di Avellino before the Tucci effect sells out the entire region. #stanleytucci #searchingforitaly #falanghina #italianwine #campania
videoGerman Riesling attitudes
How is Riesling viewed in Germany? 🍇 Jane Anson talks to Mosel legend Ernie Loosen about German attitudes to Riesling. Do you enjoy Riesling? Follow for more wine insights. #Riesling #GermanWine #WineEducation
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FeedSpot Top Wine Blogs 2026
The best pleasures in life are unexpected ones, right? You grab a bottle of wine. You know nothing about it. Open, swirl, sniff, sip. Whoa. OMG. Unexpected. Delightful. Pleasant. Wine might be the best carrier of unexpected pleasure. Of course, you can always win a lottery – but that is reserved for the selected few, […]
videoDirty Spritz
Briny, bright and boldly refreshing, the Dirty Spritz is where classic martini vibes get a sparkling twist! Botanical gin and dry vermouth set the stage, while a splash of olive brine brings that savory, lip-smacking edge you know and love. Then it’s lifted with bubbly sparkling wine and a hint of club soda for a light, effervescent finish that's sure to bring you back for more. https://www.finewineandgoodspirits.com/dirty-spritz/product/recipe-dirty-spritz Ingredients ¾ oz gin ½ oz dry vermouth ¾ oz olive brine 4 oz sparkling wine Splash of club soda Olives, for garnish Directions Combine first three ingredients in a wineglass filled with ice; stir. Top with sparkling wine and a splash of club soda. Garnish with olives.
videoSaale-Unstrut Wine Region Explained: Villages, Vineyards and Google Earth Tour
In this video, I continue my Mastering Germany series with a detailed look at Saale-Unstrut, one of Germany’s most fascinating and distinctive wine regions. Join the Wine with Jimmy Club here: https://e-learningwine.winewithjimmy.com/program/wwj-club I explore the villages, vineyards, rivers and landscapes that shape this small but important region, including Vitzenburg, Karsdorf, Freyburg, Goseck, Naumburg and Kaatschen. Using Google Earth, I look at how the Saale and Unstrut rivers influence the vineyard locations, and why the central Schloss Neuenburg area is so important to the identity of the region. Along the way, I cover key vineyard sites such as Schlossberg, Hohe Gräte, Edelacker, Dechantenberg, Steinmeister and Dachsberg, as well as important grape varieties including Silvaner, Riesling, Weissburgunder, Grauburgunder, Spätburgunder and Frühburgunder. This video is part of my wider Mastering Germany series on the Wine with Jimmy Club, where I go deeper into German wine reg
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videoOne of California’s Best Winemakers Made THIS for $25?
The Paring Red Wine Blend 2021 Link to the wine: https://www.winex.com/the-paring-red-wine-blend-2021.html Join our Daily Email Offer List: https://cdn.forms-content.sg-form.com/f3da488a-d10b-11ee-94a3-62718bdc6118 The 2021 Pairing Red Wine is crafted by Matt Dees, one of the most respected winemakers in California and the talent behind the legendary wines of Jonata in Ballard Canyon. That’s important. Because Jonata is not just another winery. We’re talking about one of the elite properties in the Central Coast, producing wines that routinely score in the high 90s and sell for serious money. And somehow, this exists alongside it. The idea behind Pairing is deceptively simple. Take the same obsessive farming, the same elite barrel selections, the same blending expertise, and funnel it into a wine designed to massively overdeliver for the price. And it absolutely does. The blend is classic luxury California Bordeaux-style red: 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10%
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Why Mental Health Awareness Month Matters
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and while many people hear or read references to it, who does it apply to?
video💵Si solo cuentas con $20 para el #vino en el #supermercado🫡Salud #puertorico
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The Ultimate Guide to Sonoma County’s Beer Scene
In the past few years, Sonoma County’s breweries have created a beer culture where everyone is welcome and fun is always on tap. The post The Ultimate Guide to Sonoma County’s Beer Scene appeared first on Sonoma Magazine .
videoWSET Graduation 2026 highlights
Catch up on the highlights from WSET Graduation 2026 as we celebrated our newest WSET Level 4 Diploma in Wines graduates and prize winners in London. A total of 714 new Diploma graduates from 45 countries across six continents were honoured at this year’s ceremony, joining a global community of more than 14,500 WSET Diploma alumni shaping the future of the drinks industry worldwide. Hosted by WSET CEO Michelle Brampton and joined by WSET Honorary President Dr Laura Catena, the event marked a memorable day of achievement, community and celebration at the QEII Centre in Westminster. The ceremony also featured the first public unveiling of WSET’s refreshed brand identity. Congratulations to all graduates, scholarship recipients and prize winners from the class of 2024/25. #WSET #WSETGraduation #wineeducation #drinkseducation #WSETDiploma
podcast· 45:20Brooks Note Winery in the Petaluma Gap
Garry Brooks, from Brooks Note Winery in the Petaluma Gap, joins Dan Berger and Daedalus Howell on California Wine Country. This is Garry’s third time on the show, after being on twice in 2025, first in February and then in December . In his two previous appearances, Garry and Dan discuss the characteristics of the Petaluma Gap in great detail. They also tell the story of how it became an official AVA. Brooks Note Winery is in the Petaluma Gap, where the Wine to Wine Festival is coming soon. It is a great public tasting to help raise awareness of this sub-region of the Sonoma Coast. The united winemakers of the Petaluma Gap have i it an official AVA. Brooks Note makes cold climate Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, but also Riesling and Albariño. The Brooks Note vineyard is near the Sonoma Raceway. Garry has brought an Albariño. The varietal grows in Portugal and Spain. It has has a lemon peel, honey and spice components, and a trace of mu
videoDoes a Master Sommelier just drink wine all day?
Does a Master Sommelier just drink wine all day? Carlos breaks down what a week in the life actually looks like, and spoiler, it’s a lot more than swirling, sipping and saying “good acidity.” From service and education to tastings, events and mentoring, there’s a whole world behind the glass. Want to join the industry? @seekau and you shall find. Cheers 🍷
podcast· 14:13Blind Spot #2 Quitting Is Making It Harder To Not Drink (5 Part Series)
The hardest part isn’t pouring the last drink — it’s learning how to live well without needing one. In this episode, I share why “just quit” often fails and how a commitment-first approach makes sobriety simpler, softer, and actually sustainable. Instead of fighting cravings, I walk you through how to uncover what alcohol has really been doing for you — comfort, transition, connection — and how to meet those needs in ways that honor your values and your body. This is where the feminine path to freedom begins: rooted in embodiment, curiosity, and compassion rather than self-judgment. We also talk about the difference between attachment and desire, how your stories around alcohol amplify craving, and how to build evidence of your strength with small daily actions. This isn’t about perfection; it’s about devotion — to the woman you’re becoming. ✨ Takeaways: Why “just quit” creates resistance instead of relief How to uncover the real need underneath each craving Simple rituals that help yo
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Turning Leftover Wine Into French Fisherman Stew
Called La Chaudrée in France, this chowder-like stew is best prepared in a Dutch oven.