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An Honor
I am honored and humbled by wine writer Jeff Kralik's take on my Wine Enthusiast Wine Star Nomination! Craig Camp: Champion of Sustainable Winemaking Posted on September 24, 2025 by the drunken cyclist In a world that seemingly has decided to focus on the negative, I tend to relish every bit of good news that comes across one of my various screens. A handful of days ago, however, I did not have to search far as some great news was waiting for me in my in-box. Craig Camp has been nominated for a Wine Enthusiast Wine Star Award, for Environmental Advocate of the Year. While surely I would be considered by some as relatively “new” to the wine world, I can say without equivocation that I know of no more deserving person than Craig Camp. Here is the link to his article.
videoRunning in Italy #italy
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European Wine Tourism Index 2025: Ranking Europe’s Leading Wine Destinations
Wine tourism represents one of the fastest-growing segments of global cultural and experiential travel. According to a recent survey by TUI Musement, more than 91% of respondents expressed interest in wine-related travel, with the highest engagement among travellers aged 18 to 44. Responding to this demand, and coinciding with Europe’s harvest season, TUI Musement has […] The post European Wine Tourism Index 2025: Ranking Europe’s Leading Wine Destinations appeared first on Liz Palmer .
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9/30/25: Spaten Oktoberfest Ur-Märzen
We've reached the end of Oktoberfest season. Tomorrow, we turn to a new page on the calendar, one that's darker, spookier, pumpkinier. But, for now, the sun's shining, the grass is browning, and insects and birds are making music. It's still September and still prime time for an Oktoberfest beer. To honor the closure of this season of the blog, we're doing a beer from Germany, as is tradition. Spaten is one of the "Big Six" Oktoberfest breweries because they're one of the original Munich breweries that offers their lager at the official celebration. Today, we're drinking Spaten's Oktoberfest Ur-Märzen. Prost ! Spaten (full name Spaten-Franziskaner-Bräu) is one of those illustrious breweries whose history goes back centuries. According to "The Spaten Story," the brewery traces its lineage back to 1397 (nearly six-hundred years before the Salem Witch Trials), when a Munich tax document listed a brewer as the owner of the place where Spaten would operate. Through the coming ages, Spa
podcast· 52:00· S1E213Pét-Nat Is Older Than Champagne. Is It Better?
Pét-Nat has a “reputation.” Some people love it, and some people think it is a revival of an ancient technique that should have stayed ancient. But, did you know that the Pét-Nat style of making sparkling wine, more broadly known as Méthode Ancestrale, is hundreds of years older than the Méthode Champenoise? The origins of Pét-Nat probably came about by accident when wine that wasn’t quite done fermenting yet was bottled, and so carbon dioxide, which is produced when yeast turns sugar into alcohol, was trapped in the bottle, producing bubbles that people found to be a pleasant surprise. Pét-Nat is also sort of attached to the Natural Wine movement which, in and of itself, is not without controversy, which we discuss in this episode. Some people find Natural wines and Pét-Nat to be more authentic and unspoiled, even exciting, while others find it to be flawed and funky. In this episode, we tasted and reviewed two Pét-Nat wines that could not be more different, and the ratings of each wi
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Lodi's San Joaquin Series Soil - Exploring the Jahant, Cosumnes River, and Alta Mesa Viticultural Areas
Reddish sandy/clay loam soil and blue oak characteristic of Lodi's Jahant AVA along Liberty Rd. As we conclude our California Wine Month journey through Lodi's wine history, we explore the three remaining sub-appellations that complete the region's diverse tapestry: Jahant, Cosumnes River, and Alta Mesa AVAs. Located between the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta to the west and the eastern hillside appellations, these three regions share a unique common denominator: variations of California's official state soil, the San Joaquin series. Characterized by shallow sandy clay loam over hardpan layers, these soils initially seemed less ideal for viticulture than Lodi's deep sandy plains. However, innovative farming families in the 1980s discovered that deep ripping techniques could transform these terraced floodplains into exceptional wine-growing terrain. From the cool, fog-influenced vineyards of Jahant and Cosumnes River to the "high table" mesa topography of Alta Mesa, these appellatio
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Old Friends: Boddingtons Pub Ale
I am starting to think that my eldest brother has an awful lot to answer for, and not just the horse racing I mentioned in the last post. Fun fact, when my younger brother and I were around 11/12 years old, the eldest, then about 19 I think, came home to stay for a while, and so naturally he taught us how to read the form for the horse racing. We loved having our big brother at home, he was our hero and we thought him the very epitome of cool, every Saturday morning we would head up to the local shop, at the time we lived in a place called Sebastopol, not in Crimea, but just outside Cwmbran in Wales, and buy the paper. We would then sit and go through the races for that day, and my brother would give us both a quid to put on any horse we wanted, when the National came round he bumped it to a fiver. It was he that told us to always keep an eye out for a horse that has come fourth in both its previous outings, the frequency with which they win is interesting. Anyway, said brother,
videoUpdate from Winemaker John Hazak | Bell Wine Cellars – Faniani Vineyard Visit
Join Bell Wine Cellars' winemaker, John Hazak, as he visits our beautiful vineyard in Coombsville. Get a behind-the-scenes look at how the season is shaping up and hear John’s thoughts as we head into another promising year of winemaking. We're excited for what's to come—and even more excited to share great wine with you soon! 🍇 Cheers to a great season ahead! 📍 Coombsville, Napa Valley 🍷 Bell Wine Cellars #BellWineCellars #Coombsville #NapaValley #WinemakerUpdate #VineyardTour #WineSeason202
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Episode 176 – Catching Up
It’s festival season and Denny and Drew catch up – including Denny’s experience with the Falcons and what happened with Drew’s massive brewday! Episode Links: Homebrewers Association: https://www.homebrewersassociation.org/experimental HomeBrewCon: https://www.homebrewcon.org/ Clay from JaDeD’s GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/clays-road-back Did the Pursuit of Beer Styles … Continue reading →
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The Best Gifts To Get Any Wine Lover - From Novice to Connoisseur
Buying a gift for a wine lover can feel tricky — after all, how do you impress a wine lover who already has a treasure trove of wines? You want to gift them something amazing, not just another bottle of Cabernet or Sauvignon Blanc. And trying to.. Read More
videoเพลง A Sip of Soul | รายการเพลงรักจากใจ | สถานีวิทยุ Visid Podcast Radio Station | #visidpodcast
เพลง A Sip of Soul หรืออีกนัยยะ "จิบแห่งความรัก" หรือ "จิบแห่งความฝัน" เป็นจิบที่มีพลังแห่งจิตวิญญาณ เป็นเพลงเนื้อร้องภาษาอังกฤษ เป็นภาษากวีที่มีท่วงทำนองของ Rhyme ในพจนะที่รองรับสอดคล้องกันตามฉันทลักษณ์ สร้างสรรค์ผลงานเพลงโดย วิศิษฐ ศึกษาการ
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Casey Jones Distillery Wins Silver at the 2023 San Francisco World Spirits Competition
Wheat mash bill takes Silver in prestigious international spirits competition.
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9/28/25: Northern Row's Schwester
This is the penultimate Oktoberfest post of 2025, which features a lager I picked up in July. It's been sitting in my fridge since, waiting patiently for this evening. So, let's go. Here's Northern Row's take on an Oktoberfest lager: Schwester. Northern Row's located in Cincinnati, OH's Over-the-Rhine. They're focused on crafting innovative beer out of their home in a pre-Prohibition brewery stock house. You can find a little more info over on their "Northern Row Beer" page . If you explore their website, you'll also find that they distill spirits. Schwester (located on the page hyperlinked in the above paragraph) is a 5.6% ABV festbier brewed in collaboration with Meckesheim, Germany's Schumi's Mecksebräu . For those wondering, the connection with Meckesheim is that it's the sister city of Harrison (a city just west of Cincinnati). The nose on my can is subdued. All the same, what little I find is clean, hoppy, biscuity, and bready. That's all there is to it. There isn't any malt
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The Macallan No 6 Inspired by Salmon Fishing on the Legendary River Spey.
The Macallan has unveiled The Macallan No 6, a new limited edition single malt whisky celebrating the natural wonders of The Macallan Estate, and the vibrant life-force that sustains it – the River Spey. Marking the sixth and final release in The Macallan Edition Series, The Macallan No 6 tells the story of a unique […]
podcast· 40:16Episode 313-Decoding the Wine Label with Marie Cheslik
The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW) Episode 313 Hosts Kim Simone and Mark Lenzi exploring all things wine with you! Decoding the Wine Label with Marie Cheslik Ever feel like you need a PhD and a Rosetta Stone just to pick a decent bottle of Cabernet? You aren’t alone. This week on The Wonderful World of Wine(WWW), Kim and Mark sit down with Marie Cheslik, the brilliant sommelier and author behind the essential new book, “How to Read a Wine Label.” Marie isn't your average wine expert—she’s a nurse and Sommelier who uses a stethoscope and corkscrew. We dive deep into the surprising parallels between the ICU and the cellar, proving that wine doesn't have to be intimidating; it just needs a little "triage." 🔍 Inside This Episode: The Nurse’s Palate: Marie shares how her background in nursing shaped her approachable, no-nonsense perspective on wine. Label Pet Peeves: Find out what common marketing gimmicks drive Marie crazy when she looks at a bottle. The "Additive" Debate: We peel back the
videoWellness & Mindful Wines- Non Alcohol Wines #nawines
"We were skeptical about non-alcoholic wine too. 🤔 Then we tasted Noughty. Thomson & Scott's dealcoholized sparkling wines changed everything. These aren't sweet grape juice alternatives—they're crafted from real wine, then gently dealcoholized to preserve flavor and complexity. The result? Sophisticated, celebratory, zero-regret bottles. Our favorites: 🍾 Noughty Sparkling Rosé - Dry, elegant, perfect for any occasion 🥂 Noughty Blanc - Crisp, refreshing, impossibly good
podcast· 31:40Nicole Brasier - Bleasdale Winery (Langhorne Creek)
Jill Upton and Simon Nash chat to Nicole about her new role at Bleasdale, producing outstanding Malbec (a nod to World Malbec Day on Friday 17 April) and Verdelho, and working with Iain Riggs again. @thewineshowaustralia @bleasdalewines
podcast· 18:55Kate & Nina Day - In Two Minds
Jill Upton and Simon Nash get the girls back on to give us an update on their collaboration In Two Minds and the success of working with Naked Wines. @thewineshowaustralia @intwomindswines
podcast· 31:00Aaron Brasher - The Real Review & Vinarchy
Aaron joins Jill Upton and Simon Nash again, to chat about his new role at Vinarchy (the new Accolade), the importance of keeping the iconic brands alive, and his continued role with The Real Review. @thewineshowaustralia @vinarchy @therealreview
podcast· 25:37Amanda Reboul - The Bubble Diva (Brisbane)
Jill Upton and Simon Nash chat to The Bubble Diva about how Champagne is moving towards a drier style, making it more versatile with food and becoming more than just an aperitif or celebratory drink. Cheers! @thewineshowaustralia @thebubblediva
podcast· 1h 02m· S7E3You Can't Say That! How Wine Words Turn Off Younger Drinkers (S8 E3)
Champagne Semantics, Vibe Vocabulary, and Howell Mountain Vineyards Zin Pairing on The Real Wine Show (S8E3) In episode three of season eight of The Real Wine Show, the hosts thank sponsor Gabriel Group ( gabrielgrp.com ) and introduce panelists Arturo (Mexico-born wine enthusiast pursuing WSET Level 3 with the hot take that there’s no bad champagne), Taylor Johnson (wine director/sommelier in Ann Arbor who rejects seasonal drinking), and journalist/filmmaker Mark Kurlyandchik (arguing wine jargon turns off new drinkers). In glass checks they discuss Lambrusco, a white Châteauneuf-du-Pape, and a Côte des Bar vintage Champagne. A debate explores replacing technical wine terms with “vibe vocabulary,” emphasizing meeting drinkers where they are while preserving expertise. Another story covers biodynamics and EMF-shielding products, leading to discussion of spirituality, labeling, and consumer information. Wine Cipher and an emotive blind tasting follow, plus Chef Jason Berthold’s Grape to
video2-Month Wine Preservation Test: Coravin vs Preservio #shorts
Does Coravin preserve wine better than a simple recork? Two months later, a blind taste test reveals the surprising truth about wine preservation. The results may shock you! #WineTasting #Coravin #WinePreservation #BlindTasteTest
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Raise a glass to the new Evolve
Is it possible to have too much bubble? We say no, and that’s why we’re so thrilled about Evolve Sparkling House, the newest winery on the Naramata Bench. Even before it opened its doors in late July, Evolve had already been raking in the accolades—among other awards, it was recognized as Canada’s Top Sparkling Producer […] The post Raise a glass to the new Evolve appeared first on VITIS .
videoChâteau la Verrerie Hautes Collines Blanc 2022 — Coastal Freshness & Mineral Poise 93 Points
Hautes Collines Blanc 2022 — Coastal Freshness & Mineral Poise (93 Points) Santé, James © 2026 James Melendez / James the Wine Guy — All Rights Reserved. **** Social Networks LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamespmelendez/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/james_melendez_jamesthewineguy/ WordPress: http://jamesthewineguy.wordpress.com/ YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/jamesthewineguy Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jameswineguy/ Twitter: http://twitter.com/jamesthewineguy