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Journey Through Bordeaux with Cork+Compass Travel by Wine Enthusiast #wine #bordeaux #winetravel

Cork + Compass Travel invites you to discover the legendary landscapes of Bordeaux, where the art of winemaking has been perfected over centuries. This intimate journey guides you through some of France’s most celebrated appellations, from Pauillac to Saint-Émilion, where grand châteaux and storied vineyards define the region’s heritage. Led by Wine Enthusiast Writer-at-Large Jeff Porter, you’ll gain insider access to acclaimed estates, savor unforgettable tastings, and meet the makers behind so

Does Old Wine Taste Better?

We talk a lot about aging wine. Cellar it. Give it time. Let it develop. But does it actually work? Do aged wines genuinely taste better than when they were young? We've heard your feedback — when we taste current releases, we can only judge what's in the glass right now. We can guess where a wine might go, but we can't prove it. So Different Drop sent us six wines they've aged in their own cellars to put it to the test. Six wines. All aged. All blind. No prices, no labels, no context. Just the

Tree House Brewing - Orange You Glad - 6.8% ABV

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Greatness is chosen, berry by berry 🍇 #winewednesday

Meticulously selected, multiple passes through the vineyard to capture only perfection. 🌱 Where noble rot turns into liquid gold: 👑Château d’Yquem 2021 Sauternes Premier Cru Supérieur. A masterwork of Sémillon and Sauvignon Blanc.✨ #dvin #rarewine #sauternes #luxurywine #noblerot

Bordeaux, Burgundy, Rhone. But Canadian! 📱

Once more, we have a tonne of Canadian wine in front us to share with you! Stop by, let's chat wine and also, our next Tasting Thursday event on Zoom with winemakers Penelope and Dylan Roche, of Roche Wines, from the Naramata Bench, BC. We’ve opened early access so you can taste these wines with us LIVE on April 30th with the winemakers🍷 👉 Grab your spot + see all the special releases here: https://www.jotform.com/form/260857126298265 Cheers, Carl & Mira

Ep. 2662 Wine Sales: How to Drive Growth, Build Demand & Reduce Friction with Philana Bouvier | M...

Welcome to Episode 2662 of the Italian Wine Podcast. In this episode, Barbara Fitzgerald speaks with Philana Bouvier, President of Demeine Estates, where she leads the vision behind a best-in-class sales and marketing organization. Key Takeaways: • Precision drives growth in a down market: focus on discipline, portfolio clarity, and reallocating resources to the segments that matter most • Demand generation is essential: distribution alone no longer guarantees sales—brands must actively build demand, even if it means exiting certain markets • Friction is the biggest barrier: simplifying how wine is bought and sold is critical for both consumers and the trade More about the guest: Philana Bouvier is the President of Demeine Estates which serves and supports the dynamic and growing portfolio of the Lawrence family and Managing Partner, Carlton McCoy Jr. owned fine wine estates and import

Was Robert Parker Bordeaux's Best Advertiser? The Week in Wine Episode 34

Don opens rosé as a crowd pleaser to some dogged palates while Olly opens a De Moor Chablis for a mate. The most-wanted Tequilas tops our news stats this week while California hogs the rest of the limelight. Don looks at the latest out of Napa Valley where vineyards are getting tricky to shift and Cabernet Sauvignon may be on the way out. Talking of which, we look at a story covering the rise of white wine and ask if white varieties might be a good substitute? Also, Randall Grahm's state-of-the-nation piece continues to get eyeballs. As for the latest news, it's over to Bordeaux where a major local wine merchant has suggests the region "got lazy" while US wine critic Robert Parker was dominating the headlines and did not do enough to promote its wines independently of the Maryland-based guru; a bureaucratic hiccup stops non-alcoholic wine production in Italy; Castel launches its own Champagne brand with an interesting choice of name given the very public spat between the company's fa

Crisp Martini Cocktail | Total Wine & More

According to the recent weather, summer is already here… so it’s time to stay cool and keep it crisp! 🧊🍸 Meet the Crisp Martini - a trending twist on the classic that leans into lighter, brighter flavors. It’s everything you love about a martini, just dialed up for a smoother, more refreshing sip. 🍸

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