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videoUnderstanding Champagne: Time, Yeast, and the Taste of Toast
Today, Julien, the French winemaker, reveals the "secret" behind Champagne’s prestige: a process called yeast autolysis.While many sparkling wines rely on primary fruit flavors, Champagne’s unique personality is defined by what happens after the secondary bottle fermentation. Once the yeast cells have finished converting sugar into alcohol and CO2, they die and form a sediment known as lees. In Champagne production, the wine is left in contact with these dead cells for years. ____________ BECOME A WINE EXPLORER! Want to Taste Rare, Small Batch Wines from Argentina & Around the World? 🍷Click here: https://bit.ly/3T9UI6y EXPERIENCE EXTREME ALTITUDE WINES! Want to Taste Wine from the Most Remote Vineyards in the World? (Think 6,000 ft+!!) 🍷Click here: https://bit.ly/3T9UI6y ____________ The Science of Flavor and Texture Autolysis is essentially the self-digestion of these yeast cells. As their cell walls break down, they release specific compounds that transform the wine: Amino Ac
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Burning Passion
Ingredients 1.5oz Ring of Fire 1oz Lime Juice 0.5oz Strawberry Syrup Chocolate Flakes for Garnish Dehydrated Strawberry Slice Soda Shake Ring of Fire, Lime Juice, and Strawberry Syrup with ice in a shaker. Strain into a glass, and top off with soda. Garnish with dehydrated strawberry. The post Burning Passion appeared first on Hansen Distillery .
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Black Forest Cake
Ingredients 1.5oz Whisky Cream 1oz Cherry Spirit 0.5oz Creme de Cacao 0.75oz Strawberry Syrup Chocolate Flakes for Garnish Shake Whisky Cream, Cherry Spirit, Creme de Cacao, and Strawberry Syrup with ice in a shaker. Strain into a glass, and garnish with Chocolate Flakes. The post Black Forest Cake appeared first on Hansen Distillery .
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Raspberries & Cream
Ingredients 1.5oz Raspberry Vodka 0.5oz Chambord 0.5oz Lemon Juice 0.5oz Mixed Berry Syrup 1 Egg White Peychaud Bitters and Hibiscus Petals for Garnish Dry Shake Raspberry Vodka, Chambord, Lemon Juice, Mixed Berry Syrup, and Egg White to build froth. Then shake with ice in a shaker. Strain into a glass, add a drop of Paychaud […] The post Raspberries & Cream appeared first on Hansen Distillery .
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Sweetheart
Ingredients 2oz Raspberry Vodka 0.75oz Rosemary Thyme Syrup 0.5oz Lemon Juice Soda Burnt Rosemary for Garnish Shake Raspberry Vodka, Rosemary Thyme Syrup, and Lemon Juice with ice in a shaker. Strain into a glass, top with a splash of soda, and garnish with burnt rosemary for a herbaceous The post Sweetheart appeared first on Hansen Distillery .
podcast· 20:30Your Basic Needs Have Changed-Releasing the Need to Belong
Ever wonder why quitting alcohol feels like a full-on identity shift? It’s because sobriety isn’t just about abstaining—it’s about reclaiming the parts of you that got buried under performance, people-pleasing, and perfectionism. In this episode, we explore why alcohol is often just a placeholder for authenticity, and how perimenopause marks a powerful rite of passage—not a crisis, but a coronation. You’ll walk away with: A deeper understanding of why your nervous system craves authenticity over belonging How midlife and sobriety unlock your next level of leadership, pleasure, and personal power The sneaky ways achievement can become the “new numbing” What it actually means to access your feminine essence—without a drink in your hand This is your sacred invitation to come home to yourself. ✨ Your next evolution of awakened empowerment starts now. Imagine having weekly breakthroughs — and celebrating them without alcohol. The 90-Day Life Renewal Challenge is an invitation into your year
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✨ Winter Balloon Glow at Wildside Winery
Saturday, December 13 | 4:00–7:00 PM Glow begins at sunset (~5:00 PM) Wildside Winery | 5500 Troy Pike, Versailles, KY Live Music: The DeadAir Dennis & Bryan Himes Experience ️ Free Admission | Wine & food available for purchase Bundle up, grab your favorite glass of Wildside wine, and join us for one of the most magical winter nights of the season. As dusk settles over the vineyard, two hot air balloons will illuminate the sky in a breathtaking Balloon Glow you have to see to...
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"Imagine a New Way to Live" with Felicia Montiforte
Creating healthy lifestyles and healing relationships and learning a new way to live are great goals for anyone in recovery from substance use disorders. It is also the mission of Imagine Recovery and Imagine House in New Orleans, Louisiana. Felicia Montiforte talks about those goals and her work with the recovering community. Felicia is a Co-Founder and CEO of Imagine Recovery and a Co-Founder of Imagine House. She is a graduate of Tulane University. She is also a former board member of ARHE (Association of Recovery in Higher Education)( https://collegiaterecovery.org/ ) and works closely with and supports Tulane University's Collegiate Recovery Program ( https://campushealth.tulane.edu/departments/recovery-community ) Felicia is also, importantly, a grateful person in long-term recovery. Imagine House can be reached at Imagine House ( https://www.imaginehousenola.com/ ) and Imagine Recovery at imaginerecovery.com ( https://www.imaginerecovery.com/ ). Felicia can be reached at felicia
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The 2026 CSS is Here!
What do all of these items have in common: Updated regulations for American Straight Whiskeys, Brandy del Penedès, Génépy des Alpes, and Amaro di Angostura? Answer: You’ll find these topics included—as updates and expanded information—in the just-released 2026 version of the Certified Specialist of Spirits (CSS) Study Guide and Workbook. … Continue reading →
videoIs Alcohol-Free Wine Actually Good?! Brutally Honest Review
Check out Cellar Class to take your wine knowledge to the next level: https://www.cellarclass.com/ Learn from a Master of Wine at your pace, wherever you are with Cellar Class! Follow me on ...: https://www.instagram.com/konstantinbaum_mw/ https://www.threads.net/@konstantinbaum_mw https://www.tiktok.com/@konstantinbaum_mw Check out my website: https://www.cellarclass.com/ https://www.konstantinbaum.com/ https://baumselection.com/ I have used the following glass in this video: SPIEGELAU Hi-Lite
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Brew Files – Episode 161 – REPLAY – Winning Feats of Strength
The Brew Is Out There! On this week’s replay episode of the Brew Files, we sit down in the pre-GABF mayhem to talk Pro-Am Competitions with Oleg Shpyrko, winner of the 2017 Romancing the Beer Competition, and Shaun Smith of … Continue reading →
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New Zealand – a star of the future
The post New Zealand – a star of the future appeared first on Iberian Wine Tours .
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Great British Wine Festive Round-up 2025
John's final round-up of the year looks at a selection of the finest sparkling wines for Christmas.
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🔑 Tutto parte da una porta – Vinalmente.it
🔑 Tutto parte da una porta. Oggi con Vinalmente.it la apro sull’Hispania 🇪🇸 con un calice di Rioja Reserva ‘Viña Alberdi’ 2020 – La Rioja Alta 🍷 Curiosità, scoperta e passione… un calice alla volta. Se non sai che vino scegliere… lascia fare a Hans. Lui apre porte (e bottiglie) meglio di chiunque altro! 😄🔑 Apri la porta di Vinalmente! L'articolo 🔑 Tutto parte da una porta – Vinalmente.it proviene da TanninTime: E-Commerce Vini Artigianali, Vegani, Biologici .
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Vermouth Experience
Ci sono esperienze che riportano indietro nel tempo…🎞️ A Torino, con gli amici dell’università, curiosi come ai vecchi tempi, abbiamo scoperto la storia del Vermouth, i suoi profumi, le sue spezie…🌿✨ E poi… abbiamo creato il nostro!🧪🍷 Dalle erbe aromatiche alla scelta del vino, dall’assaggio alle risate: ogni momento è stato unico. Torino ci ha accolti con eleganza, tradizione e quel tocco di magia che questa città sa regalare.🏙️💫 Il risultato? Una bottiglia che non è solo Vermouth… È un ricordo da bere, insieme. 🍷✨ E tu, con chi creeresti il tuo Vermouth? Tagga la tua squadra! 🍹👇 L'articolo Vermouth Experience proviene da TanninTime: E-Commerce Vini Artigianali, Vegani, Biologici .
podcast· 48:38· Ep 107IWP Ep107 Noel Diaz - Purity Wine - Catching up Before By The Way
IWP Ep107 Noel Diaz - Purity Wine - Catching up Before By The Way Noel Diaz of Purity wine and I grabbed a little time before the recent By The Way Festival to get some of his thoughts about the current natural wine industry, selling wine, the bright spots and the challenges. Some of the themes discussed are similar to what we talked about in the recent Andrew Sullivan episode, but from a small producer perspective. The Purity space has acted as an incubator and collective to many small projects and the by the way festival holds a special place in my heart because that’s where the very first recording for the podcast took place so it always feels great to be back there. Noel was the first guest on the podcast and you can check out episode 2 if you want the full story. Follow the podcast at www.instagram.com/indiewinepodcast or email indiewinepodcast@gmail.com with questions, comments or feedback. Please rate or subscribe
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7 Reasons Why Your Boston Restaurant Needs Professional Wine Storage Solutions
Learn why professional wine storage is crucial for Boston restaurants. Proper storage solutions maintain wine quality, enhance customer experience, and optimize space.
videoFrozen. Avocado. Margarita. 🍹🥑
Frozen. Avocado. Margarita. 🍹🥑 Yes… you read that right. Just in time for National Margarita Day tomorrow, we’re dropping Molly’s newest recipe — and trust us, this one is creamy, refreshing, and dangerously sip-able. Who’s blending one up with us tomorrow? 🙋♀️🍹
video8 Seats left for Italy with Nico, plus udder stuff (my name for cheese)!!
videoWIN Insider Series with Matt Hughes | Solos
In this WIN Insider Series episode, George interviews Matt Hughes, General Manager of Solos, a pioneering company specializing in aroma recovery and dealcoholization technology for non-alcoholic and low-alcohol beverages. Matt shares his journey from fine dining and winemaking to leading innovation in the no-alc/low-ABV wine sector, explaining how Solos' revolutionary vacuum distillation and aroma capture technology preserves wine's terroir and varietal character—solving the traditional problem
videoThis is what it means!
Be honest, did you know what DOC meant before this? 🍷 Catch more wine facts on The Wine Show on YouTube.
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Uncovering the Shocking Personality Changes After Getting Sober
Imagine a life where you’re in control of your emotions, have a thriving social circle, and experience personal growth in ways you never thought possible. That’s what sobriety can offer. Quitting alcohol can be a life-changing and transformative experience, opening up a world of opportunities for self-improvement and stronger relationships. In this blog post, we’ll […] The post Uncovering the Shocking Personality Changes After Getting Sober appeared first on Lantana Recovery: Addiction Treatment Rehab Center .
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Laguna Hills Just Got a Little Bit Cooler With This New Bar
I had so many questions before checking out Bardega, a new bar opening soon in Laguna Hills, right off the 5 at Alicia. “Can I do lotto scratchers while drinking a margarita on a bowling alley-lane bar while waiting for … Continue reading →
podcast· 24:14193. Regret For Not Starting Sooner
Ever decided to change your drinking and then been hit with the thought, “Why didn’t I do this years ago?” You are not alone. That “regret for not starting sooner” can keep you stuck before you have even built momentum. In this episode, I share why regret is one of the most pointless feelings out there and give you a simple 3-step process to drop it fast. We will talk real-life situations like trying to make your holiday more alcohol-free but finding yourself drinking on autopilot, and how to shift from beating yourself up to actually using the lesson. If you have been listening to this podcast for months and waiting for the right time, this is it. Book your free call today and if you decide to start coaching with me in August, you will receive a free copy of my book The Off Switch as my summer gift so you can start making changes before our first session. Book your call here: https://tidycal.com/90dayslater/consult