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videoNapa Valley Springtime | Vineyard Life in Motion
Spring settles gently over the vineyards at Chappellet as fresh green rows line the slopes of Pritchard Hill. Aerial views capture the calm shift in season, where soft light, open skies, and renewed growth define Napa Valley in spring. #chappellet #napavalley #springvineyards #pritichardhill #vineyardviews #winecountry #aerialvideo #napaexplore
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Types of Champagne: Ultimate Guide For Each Bubbly
Types of Champagne - Styles, Sizes, Dosages, Prices and More A laid-back sippin or a cozy Sunday brunch can be truly relished with a glass of fine red or white wine. However, for those finer moments in life—whether it’s a moment of self-pampering or a milestone celebration like Christmas or pro.. Read More
videoWhy you MUST taste South African Mourvedre | Klein Amoskuil Mourvedre | HANtv S05.Ep29
HANtv CHAPTER INDEX: ===================== 00:00 - Mourvedre Fact File 01:52 - Learn about Charl du Plessi and Charles Back 02:50 - The History of Klein Amoskuil 03:20 - Info on the full Klein Amoskuil wine range 04:16 - Tasting Notes for the Klein Amoskuil Tarentaal Kwaal Mourvedre 06:17 - Video links for more content on influential Swartland winemakers =====================
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What Is Cuvée? A Beginner-Friendly Guide to Understand the Term
Ever wondered what is the meaning behind the term ‘Cuvée’ mentioned in a Champagne or wine label? you’re not alone! This term appears in different contexts in the world of wine. So, what is Cuvée and why does it matter? Let’s explore this .. Read More
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Navigating the Franschhoek Wine Tram Hop-On Hop-Off Timetable: Your Easy Guide to a Perfect Day Out
The Franschhoek Wine Tram makes it easy to explore the valley at your own pace. This guide shows you how to read the Hop-On Hop-Off timetable so you can plan your route, enjoy each estate, and have a relaxed day in the Winelands.
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Wine Country Eats: Jackson House Adds a New Pulse to Woodinville’s Dining Scene
Woodinville has no shortage of tasting rooms or polished spaces for sipping Syrah, but true restaurants—those that blend a sense of place with a sense of occasion—remain surprisingly rare. Enter Jackson House, the latest creation from Chef Lauren Jackson, whose name will be familiar to anyone who dined at Valdemar Estate’s former restaurant, where […] The post Wine Country Eats: Jackson House Adds a New Pulse to Woodinville’s Dining Scene appeared first on Advinetures.ca .
videoThe Cottage Bothell Washington Brunch Daily til 3 pm February 2026 #pnwwine #pnw #bothell #brunch
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Yakima Valley Vintners
Trent Ball and Annette Wattenbarger of Yakima Valley Vintners Student wines from Yakima Valley College’s wine program have won more prestigious Platinum Awards than wines from any other college program in the Pacific Northwest. The YVC program began in 2007, and is grounded in hands-on educational experiences that prepare students for a variety of jobs in the wine industry. Classes are held in the evening so that students can continue to hold full or part-time jobs during their studies. Students can pursue certificates in such things as wine sales, or Associate Degrees in Vineyard and Winery Technology. Facilities include an on-campus vineyard and winery at the Grandview campus, and tasting rooms at both the Grandview and Yakima campuses known as Yakima Valley Vintners . The Yakima tasting room is next door to the Larson Gallery, and the two often partner on events. Trent Ball was hired in 2006 to help design the facilities and curriculum. He is curr
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🧪 The Homebrewer’s Mead Yeast Master Table
A practical guide to widely available wine, cider, ale, and mead yeasts — optimized for honey must, not malt.
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Flat is the New Up
The idea for this ramble came about when I was talking to an old friend at a baby...
videoWhy & When We Swirl Wine
Why exactly do we swirl wine all the time? Glad you asked... 🍷 𝗜𝘁 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗻𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗲. Oxygen allows aroma compounds to become more detectable and helps soften harsh tannins. You want to swirl most wines, but older vintage pours are more delicate and thus might become overoxidized. 𝗜𝘁 𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗼𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗳𝗳-𝗽𝘂𝘁𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗱𝗼𝗿𝘀. Some wines contain sulfites, which can create odors of burnt matches or rotten eggs. Some swirling can dissipate those malodors. 𝗔 𝗯𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝘃𝗶𝘀𝘂𝗮𝗹. By stretching the liquid across the glass, you can better analyze a wine's color and viscosity. Swirling also leaves behind "legs" on the glass, which can glean insight into a wine's level of alcohol. Shop our handblown Somm glass 🔗 bit.ly/40Jt9on
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SOW EP 53 - Paul John Indian Single Malts: The Man & His Whiskies
This week's guest on Spirits of Whisk(e)y is Paul John, Chairman of John Distilleries in Goa, India, makers of Paul John Indian Single Malts, some of the world's finest and most award-winning whiskies. Listen and learn how the company, founded in 1996, grew from an idea to a leading spirits manufacturer in less than a decade—not just in India, but across the globe—introducing its first single malt whiskies, to worldwide acclaim, in 2012. To watch the podcast, click HERE. HERE Ad Music for Whiskey: A Chef's Journey - HillbillyBed Creative Commons Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com
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SOW S2 EP 54 - Whisky for Wine Lovers with Mark Reynier
This week's guest on SPIRITS OF WHISK(E)Y is Mark Reynier, Founder of Waterford Whisky in Waterford, Ireland, the Emerald Isle's oldest city, as well as Renegade Rum Distillery on the tiny Caribbean island nation of Grenada. Listen and learn how this former wine merchant went from resurrecting Islay's long-shuttered Bruichladdich Distillery and helping to revive the tradition of Scottish gin making by introducing The Botanist to converting a former Guinness brewery into Waterford Distillery, makers of more than 40(!) single malt—and single farm—whiskies. To watch the full episode, click HERE. WACJ ad Music - HillbillyBed Creative Commons Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com
videoWhat Happens When Your Winery Equipment Fails Mid-Harvest
It's the first week of vintage 2026 and things are already unravelling. Day one: 30 tonnes of Riverland Fiano rolls in — and our pump immediately seizes. What follows is a scramble involving a backup pump we almost sold, a 1970s Hyster forklift, and Laura proving once again she's the best operator on site. In this episode we cover: → How we handle machine-harvested Fiano (and why it actually works) → Oxidative juice handling — why we deliberately turn our juice brown → What NTU means and why we're chasing 200-300 for this ferment → The rack and splash technique (a trick not everyone knows about) → Why Zibibbo's pH is giving us grief and what isohydric varieties do in heatwaves → What a vineyard looks like after machine harvesting → A quick look at our amphora and a hint at some oak experiments with Fiano Plus: we finally address the elephant in the room. Yes — Bottle Shock, Unico Zelo, Applewood Distillery and Oker Amaro are all the same company. The elaborate ruse is over. Also fe
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November 2025
Bindi Quartz 2024 . Peaches and sunshine. Marzipan and almond meal, pollen and a thread of cordite. Clean and pulsing with energy. Fleshy and bold in the mouth; generous, with baking spices and warmth . V. Good, and yet I hesitate to post a tasting note. . . the longer the gaps, the more my self doubt. . . I open a second and then a third bottle to triple check. . . and I come to a similar conclusion each time, it’s an excellent Chardonnay, and yet my words seem incomplete. The oak treatment is subtle - lending a background richness and understated polish; the acids wonderful; lots of layers and finesse; restraint and beauty. In between the three Bindi I sample a few glasses of 2016 Cullen ‘Kevin John’ Chardonnay . It’s much more mature (obviously), golden and nutty, laden with figs and spice. Rounded and cuddly, the tension replaced with softness. Good - Very. A further counterpoint is the 2018 Frankland Isolation Ridge Riesling . Sharp and bright, but starting to t
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Federica Boffa Pio and generational turnover: tradition as inspiration
Leading Pio Cesare, the 5th generation balances history with innovation, banning the 'it has always been done this way' mindset to face climate and markets. L'articolo Federica Boffa Pio and generational turnover: tradition as inspiration proviene da Wine Meridian .
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Gabriella Favara: according to Donnafugata, the future lies in dialogue. listening to roots to innovate with courage
From managing historic collaborators to daily discussions with the previous generation, the heir to Donnafugata illustrates the levers for building brand value: wine tourism, storytelling, and strategic partnerships. L'articolo Gabriella Favara: according to Donnafugata, the future lies in dialogue. listening to roots to innovate with courage proviene da Wine Meridian .
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Priscilla Incisa della Rocchetta and generational turnover: “The task is not to Reinvent, but to guard”
How the new leadership balances the legacy of a visionary heritage with current global challenges. The “calculated risk” of maintaining an authenticity that seduces the world. L'articolo Priscilla Incisa della Rocchetta and generational turnover: “The task is not to Reinvent, but to guard” proviene da Wine Meridian .
videoWuthering Heights Book & Wine Pairing
"Whatever our pours are made of, his and mine are the same." 🍷 If you're reading Wuthering Heights and you're looking for a wine to sip alongside your reading, look no further. Etna Rosso wines are prized for their wonderful aromatic red fruit, vibrancy and ability to age. This is a terrific red from a tiny cellar, mindful of the environment and devoted to their wines. Gentle red fruit, wild herbs, minerality and freshness. The perfect partner to Emily Brontë's gothic, romantic-era novel. https://www.laithwaites.co.uk/product/armagia-etna-rosso-2019/4087819
podcast· 1h 05m· S10E19Episode 523 - International Cabernet Competition
Bodegas Los Frailes "Sinergia" Cabernet Sauvignon The Icon Rock Cabernet Sauvignon In this episode, Rob and Scott hold an international competition to determine who makes a Cabernet that isn't attrocious. To do this they pit the Spanish Bodegas Los Frailes "Sinergia" agains the Argentinian The Icon Rock. So come join us, on The Wine Vault.
videoSpring Vineyards in Napa Valley | Chappellet
Lush green vineyards stretch across Pritchard Hill as spring settles into Napa Valley. Aerial views drift above the rows at Chappellet, revealing vibrant hillsides, fresh growth, and the quiet renewal that follows the winter rains. #chappellet #napavalley #springvineyards #pritichardhill #vineyardviews #winecountry #vineyardviews #explorenapa
videoTwo FUN Red WINE Blends
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videoRoebuck Rare Expressions No 19 (and some homemade sushi)
A rather pricey English sparkling wine, bought on a whim, to accompany some very messy homemade sushi, in the woods. Bought from Amathus Drinks: https://www.amathusdrinks.com/roebuck-estates-rare-expressions-no-19