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St. Paddy’s Day Prep Featuring Triple Dog Irish Whiskey
St. Paddy’s Day is fast approaching, so today’s video features a couple of food and drink options that you might add to your holiday menu. Both options were made with Triple Dog Irish Whiskey which we reviewed for St. Paddy’s Day 2023. For our food option, we’ll discuss […]
videoKir-Yianni Interview: Xinomavro, Assyrtiko and Northern Greece
Join us for the tasting: Iconic Greece – An Evening with Kir-Yianni and Domaine Sigalas at West London Wine School Wednesday 3rd June 2026, 7:00pm, The Wine Cellars, Fulham Book here: https://www.localwineschool.com/west-london/Kiryianni-domainsigalas/ In this interview, Jimmy speaks with Stellios Boutaris of Kir-Yianni, one of the most important names in modern Greek wine. Together they explore the wines, vineyards and terroirs of northern Greece, including Naoussa, Amyndeon, Mount Vermio and the wider Macedonia region, with a particular focus on two of Greece’s most exciting grape varieties: Xinomavro and Assyrtiko. Kir-Yianni, founded by Yiannis Boutaris and now led by Stellios Boutaris, has become a benchmark producer for Xinomavro, Greece’s noble red grape variety. In this conversation, we look at why Xinomavro is often compared to Nebbiolo, how it expresses itself differently in Naoussa and Amyndeon, and how Kir-Yianni manages its natural acidity, tannin and savoury red-fru
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videoAlps View from Lake Como 🏔️🇮🇹🚤
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Ep 178 – 2026 Winemaker & Wine Grape Grower of the Year – Featuring J Dusi Wines | Martinez Farming
🍇 Where Wine Takes You – Episode Highlights 🍷 In this episode of Where Wine Takes You , Adam sits down with two people who represent both sides of the bottle: Janell Dusi , owner and winemaker of J Dusi Wines , and Octavio “Tavo” García Martínez , founder of Martínez Farming . Recorded at SLO CAL Studios , the conversation celebrates Janell being named the 2026 Winemaker of the Year and Tavo being named the 2026 Wine Grape Grower of the Year . The honors recognize two very different journeys. One is rooted in a century of Paso family history. The other was built through decades of vineyard work, entrepreneurship, and leadership. Janell grew up in the Dante Dusi Vineyard , where grapevines surrounded her childhood home and her grandfather Dante taught her old-world Italian winemaking. After making her first Zinfandel as a kid, she launched J Dusi Wines in 2006 and built a winery that carries her family’s legacy forward with her own perspective. This appearance is also a full-circle mo
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Ep 178 2026 Winemaker & Wine Grape Grower of the Year – Featuring J. Dusi Wines | Martinez Farming
🍇 Where Wine Takes You – Episode Highlights 🍷 In this episode of Where Wine Takes You , Adam sits down with two people who represent both sides of the bottle: Janell Dusi , owner and winemaker of J Dusi Wines , and Octavio “Tavo” García Martínez , founder of Martínez Farming . Recorded at SLO CAL Studios , the conversation celebrates Janell being named the 2026 Winemaker of the Year and Tavo being named the 2026 Wine Grape Grower of the Year . The honors recognize two very different journeys. One is rooted in a century of Paso family history. The other was built through decades of vineyard work, entrepreneurship, and leadership. Janell grew up in the Dante Dusi Vineyard , where grapevines surrounded her childhood home and her grandfather Dante taught her old-world Italian winemaking. After making her first Zinfandel as a kid, she launched J Dusi Wines in 2006 and built a winery that carries her family’s legacy forward with her own perspective. This appearance is also a full-circle mo
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videoIs This $350 Australian Shiraz Actually Worth It?
Six Australian wines. All sold as icons. One $350 cult bottle at the end, and a white that none of us saw coming. Different Drop sent over a lineup billed as "Aussie icons" — and what arrived wasn't the Australia most of the world drinks. No cooked-fruit Shiraz clichés, no predictable Cabernet. Instead, a tasting that had us second-guessing varieties, regions, and whether one of the wines was even in the glass. Brendan (winemaker), Henry (everyman), and Noah (wine pro) work through three whites and three reds blind — calling region, variety, price, and how many bottles they'd actually take home. There's a Clare Valley wine so pale Henry wasn't sure it existed. A Yarra Valley bottle that split the panel hard. A Pinot that Brendan loved and Henry couldn't get past. And a $350 finale that forces a question worth asking: at that price, is anything actually worth it? If you think you know Australian wine, this lineup will probably argue otherwise. 🍷 Wines supplied by Different Drop 🎙
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Chuckanut’s Barrel-Aged Export Stout Emerges After a Year in Orbit
On this planet, humans measure patience in months. Brewers measure it in barrels. For more than one Earth year, an Export Stout from Chuckanut Brewery rested inside Westland Distillery whiskey barrels, absorbing oak, spirit and time. Now the vessel has opened. The contents have been transferred to kegs and cans. The signal is live. Final... The post Chuckanut’s Barrel-Aged Export Stout Emerges After a Year in Orbit appeared first on Beer Alien .
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A Tour of Wine Grapes: Carignan
Carignan 🍷 Carignan Grapes [ Image from Wikimedia Commons (Sarah Stierch) ] Carignan ( care-in-yen ), also known as Carineña or Mazuelo, is a black-skinned wine grape variety, most likely native to Aragon, Spain. It is largely grown in France with smaller production in Spain, Italy and the U.S. The vine of this grape is known for having exceptionally tough, woody stems. This makes mechanical harvesting nearly impossible because the grape clusters won't easily detach from the vine. So, most high-quality Carignan is still being harvested by hand. The Carignan grape is known for producing wines that are high in color, tannin and acid. Carignan has moved from being used in mass-market "jug" wines in the U.S. to being recognized for its potential to produce nice medium-bodied wines. Wines made from Carignan have tasting notes include cranberry, raspberry, and black fruit. Because Carignan can have naturally high tannins, many winemakers use carbonic maceration —the same technique used for
videoEp. 2681 Giro d’Italia 2026 Special Episode 1: From Bulgaria to the Mezzogiorno in search of wine...
Welcome to episode 2681 of the Italian Wine Podcast and episode 243 of Wine, Food & Travel with Marc Millon. Will you be following the Giro d’Italia? After three days in Bulgaria, this 3-week Grand Tour stage race will commence in Italy in Calabria on Tuesday May 12 before moving relentlessly from south to north, west to east, over the steepest bumps and highest mountains to arrive finally in Rome on May 31. Beyond cycling, the Giro is a celebration of Italy in all its glorious variety, its rugged and challenging terrain, its beautiful countryside, its art, culture, history and, of course, its gastronomy and wines. Marc Millon will be podcasting three episodes this year on May 12, 19, 26, following the route in the company of James MacNay and his wife Cinzia Long. James will be offering wine suggestions along the route while Cinzia, a certified Italian cheese expert, will highlight cheeses from each area. It’s going to be a fun journey and the Giro always offers dr
podcast· 21:25Dr. Damien Wilson, SSU Wine Business Institute
Dr. Damien Wilson from the Sonoma State University Wine Business Institute joins Dan Berger and Daedalus Howell on California Wine Country. This is his first time on the show. The pr0moter of the International Canned Wine Competition was our guest on this episode, in 2021 . Dan Berger will mention this during the show. Before the show, they were talking about what’s new in the wine business and they landed on new packaging and marketing ideas. The subject of wine in cans keeps coming back. Dan has heard of a French Beaujolais that came in cans, on the east coast of the US, in the early 1950s. It wasn’t very good because the liners in the cans were no good. Dr. Wilson explains that the new liners today are superb. There has been a canned wine competition in Mendocino for about the last 10 years. It’s the one on this CWC episode from 5 years ago. Dan Berger will be running it this year, on December 9, in Santa Rosa. Look for California Wi
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Hidden Gems of Emilia-Romagna: The Wines of Poderi dal Nespoli
Let’s start the weekend on an exploration of the wines of the Emilia-Romagna wine region in north central Italy with a focus on the Poderi dal Nespoli winery. Recently I attended a virtual wine tasting led by wine educator, Fili ppo Bartolott a, and the winemaker of Poderi dal Nespoli, Scipione Giuliani . Despite the reputation of of its surrounding neighbors, Emilia-Romagna is one of Italy's underappreciated wine regions so lets change that one bottle at a time starting with Poderi dal Nespoli. All About the Poderi dal Nespoli winery The Poderi dal Nespoli winery is tucked into the rolling hills in the Romagna part of the region. Even though Emilia-Romagna is technically one region, they associate as two separate regions. If you’ve traveled throughout Italy you understand that each region has its own wi ne, cuisines and even dialect so these differences can be noticeable as you journey throughout th e country . Romagna is about an hour drive north from
videoCroatian Uplands Masterclass 🍷🇭🇷📝
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The Wines of Central and Southern Spain: From Catalunya to Cádiz by Sarah Jane Evans
Bill Bolloten reviews Sarah Jane Evans’ comprehensive guide for Spanish wine lovers and travellers
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Why an Alcoholic Cannot Love: Understanding the Emotional Struggles
Alcohol addiction doesn’t just affect the person who drinks, it reshapes relationships at their core. While individuals with alcohol use disorder (AUD) may have the desire to love, the emotional disruption caused by addiction often makes it difficult to form or sustain healthy, reciprocal connections. This article explores how alcoholism interferes with emotional intimacy, alters […] The post Why an Alcoholic Cannot Love: Understanding the Emotional Struggles appeared first on Lantana Recovery: Addiction Treatment Rehab Center .
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Prosecco Vs Champagne: What's better to Gift
Champagne and Prosecco are two highly regarded sparkling wines, each offering a unique sensory experience inspired by the regional traditions of the places they hail from. While both are associated with festivities and good times, their origins, production methods, and flavor profiles distinguish th.. Read More
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Known Unknown Bloody Vermouth (500ml)
Known Unknown Bloody Vermouth (500ml) $45 This Negroni-friendly sweet vermouth is crafted using a Blood Orange oleo saccharum syrup made with equal parts sugar and Blood Orange Peel (“to bring out the peel aromatics”), alongside dried orange zest, cardamom, saffron, dried kawakawa berries, and bittering aromatics like wormwood, rhubarb root, and cinchona bark. It’s then added […]
videoVirtual Tasting of Sicily's Wines - April 2026
A "This for That" Deep Dive into Volcanic & Coastal Gems Sicily is the hottest wine region in the world right now—literally and figuratively. From the smoking craters of Mt. Etna to the sun-drenched Mediterranean coast, the island produces wines that are world-class alternates to your everyday favorites. If you love Chardonnay, Chablis, or Pinot Noir, this "This for That" session will show you why Sicilian indigenous grapes are your new best friends. 11:40 An Intro to Sicily and its wines 22:16 Cusumano Insolia 2023 29:26 Cottanera Etna Bianco 2023 35:24 Tornatore Etna Rosso 2022 48:53 Colosi Nero d'Avola 2024 Virtual Tasting of Sicily's Wines - April 2026
videoSuperb Southern France Rosé
2025 Domaine de Fondreche Rosé from Ventoux in the Southern Rhône Valley of France. Tremendous Rosé wine made from 50% Cinsault, the balance of Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre. For K&L Wine Merchants $17.99 #winetasting #winenot #winelover #southoffrance #rosé #rosewine #2025 #mwlife #masterofwine #bobpaulinski
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Valli Waitaki Valley North Otago Pinot Gris 2025
Valli Waitaki Valley North Otago Pinot Gris 2025 $30 Ultra-crisp and bursting with freshly sliced apple, white peach, white pepper and nashi niceness. Cleansing, floral and buoyantly bright and boasting a marathon-like finish. Another magical Grant Taylor-made wine. More please! Valli
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Central Coast California’s 10 Best Sparkling Wineries
French-Style Sparkling Wine Houses on California’s Central Coast So, Raise a Glass to Central Coast California’s Sparkling Wine Made the Champagne Way on California’s Central Coast If Champagne, France is the gold standard for sparkling wine, then California’s Central Coast is quietly — and deliciously — becoming its most exciting rival. Tucked into the fog-kissed …
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Fentimans Pink Rhubarb Tonic Water – Karina’s Mixer Of The Week
‘Fentimans Pink Rhubarb Tonic Water’ perfect serve to ‘Whitley Neill Rhubarb & Ginger Gin’ I love rhubarb and I think it’s brilliant that it’s also available as a tonic. Fentimans pink rhubarb tonic water offers notes of tart rhubarb with candied undertones reminiscent of sweets from grandma’s time. The Pink Rhubarb Tonic Water adds a […]
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Shelly Fitzgerald Selected for D.O. Cava Advanced Educator Masterclass in Spain
Our Wine Director, Shelly, was one of only sixteen wine professionals selected worldwide to attend this prestigious masterclass that was held in Spain the first… Read more The post Shelly Fitzgerald Selected for D.O. Cava Advanced Educator Masterclass in Spain appeared first on Vinum 55 .