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Torcolato: The Prized Dessert Wine of Breganze with Maculan
Earlier this year I attended a virtual tasting hosted by Studio Cru featuring the wines of the Maculan winery located in the Veneto wine region of northeastern Italy. Angela Maculan , 4 th generation operating the winery today, walked us through several wines that the winery produces with a fantastic overview of the territory. I want to focus on a special dessert wine, Torcolato , that I had been unfamiliar with prior to the tasting. Torcolato is not only a special wine that Maculan produces , but it is also unique to this particular area of the Ve neto , with in the territory of Breganze . About the Maculan winery The Maculan family ’s wine beginnings started with the great grandfather , Gaetano, whom used to sell wine that he made at his little osteria in the 20’s and 40’s. During World War II his son, Giovanni, started to make wine with his father to provide it for the army station . In 1947 Giovanni decided to start and build the wi
videoCakebread Cabernet: Young or Old?
Can you tell which glass of Cabernet is young and which one is old, just by looking at it?
podcast· 55:00· Ep 598Ep 598: The Médoc and the Haut-Médoc of Bordeaux
This week I cover the regional AOCs of Medoc and Haut-Medoc, which wraps up our exploration of the Left Bank of Bordeaux. These two areas can cover a lot of ground, but they are usually used for discreet geographies in the north and south of the Médoc Peninsula. Because each AOC is so large and varied, I do a deep dive into the whole of the region and then into the particularities of the smaller Médoc AOC in the northwest of the Médoc and the Haut-Médoc in the south, around the city of Bordeaux and to the west of the communal appellations (Margaux, St. Julien, Pauillac, and Saint Éstephe). I review the history, geology, terroir, grapes (including the new grapes for exploration and the new WHITE Médoc AOC as of 2025), wines, and recommended châteaux. Photo: The 1855 Classification, 5th Growth. The Cantemerle write in! Full show notes and all back episodes are on Patreon. Become a member today! www.patreon.com/winefornormalpeople __________________________________________________________
videoEpisodio 34 - il falso mito della self-care contro lo stress, la cura dei confini
Quante volte hai pensato che bastasse una maschera al viso o una piega dal parrucchiere per ricaricarti? In questo episodio ti porto con me in un viaggio diverso: la vera cura di sé non è un gesto estetico, ma la capacità di mettere confini, di creare pause reali anche quando il senso di colpa ti sussurra che “se non lavori non vali niente”. Ti racconto la mia esperienza personale di burnout negli Stati Uniti, in una cultura che ti spinge a correre come un criceto sulla ruota, e come ho imparato
video5 Things WINE LOVERS Should Never Feel Ashamed Of
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videoThe TRUTH about NATURAL Wine
Sign up for NordVPN risk-free to surf safer today: https://nordvpn.com/masterofwine 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 Universal Glass – Get it here: https://www.spiegelau.com/en/shop/hi-lite/universal-glass-1750161?mtm_campaign=2025_cont_ec_baum20&mtm_source=ig&mtm_medium=afp&mtm_content=workshop&mtm_group=bgw&mtm_placement=link I have tasted the following wines in this Video: 2019 Thomas Niedermayr Hof Gandberg T.N. 04 Bronner, Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy https://www.wine-searcher.com/find/thomas+niedermayr+hof+gandberg+
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Pepper Jelly Paloma
A perfectly simple and festive Paloma made with Exotico tequila blanco, bright citrus, unexpected pepper jelly, and fizzy ginger ale. Perfect for drinking while chickens peck your ankles. #sponsored
videoThe Rise of Napa's Cult Wines: Screaming Eagle, Harlan & Scarecrow
Discover the story of Napa Valley's cult wines in this video! John Jackson, DipWSET a/k/a Attorney Somm explores the history and factors that propelled these iconic Napa Valley wines to mythical status, including what makes wines like Harlan Estate, Scarecrow and more so unique and highly sought after. Attorney Somm visited both Harlan Estate and Scarecrow and shares what he learned during these visits in this video. 00:00 Introduction to The Rise of Napa Valley's Cult Wines 00:35 Screaming Eagle's history and early success 03:18 Bryant Family Vineyards emergence on Pritchard Hill 04:22 Colgin Cellars epic cult wines from Herb Lamb vineyard 05:26 Harlan Estate's history and success as well as insights from visit to Harlan Estate 09:44 Scarecrow Wine's history and success as well as insights from visit to Scarecrow For more Attorney Somm wine videos about Napa Valley, please watch the videos below: ATTORNEY SOMM NAPA VALLEY WINE RECOMMENDATIONS: Wine Battle: Caymus Cabernet vs. $25
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Nicolas Quillé: Oral History Interview
This interview is with Nicolas Quillé of Crimson Wine Group. In this interview, Nicolas speaks about his upbringing in France and his extensive wine education. He then talks about coming to the United States for what he thought would be a short time, only to find himself wanting to stay in the American wine industry. He talks about work in both wine production and wine leadership, culminating in his role as Chief Operations Officers for Crimson Wine Group, which among other brands owns Archery Summit in Oregon. Nicolas also speaks about the books he has authored, the work that went into his becoming a Master of Wine, and how the wine industry is dealing with recent issues. This interview was conducted by Rich Schmidt at Archery Summit in Dayton on February 11, 2026.
podcast· 5:07COMO FUNCIONAM AS CONFRARIAS DE VINHO NA PRÁTICA?
As confrarias são organizações formadas por pessoas com interesses em comum que se reúnem para preservar, difundir e aprofundar conhecimentos sobre determinado tema. No universo do vinho, elas se tornaram espaços fundamentais de aprendizado prático, troca de experiências e desenvolvimento do paladar. Neste vídeo, explicamos como funcionam as confrarias de vinho, qual sua origem histórica e por que elas são tão importantes para quem deseja evoluir como apreciador. 🍷 TEMAS ABORDADOS 🏛️ Origem histórica das confrarias 🍇 Como surgiram as confrarias de vinho 🤝 Troca de conhecimento e prática de degustação 👩🍳 Confrarias temáticas e formatos variados 🎭 Degustações às cegas e análise comparativa 📅 Organização: periodicidade, local e taxa de rolha 👑 Como criar sua própria confraria e o papel do chanceler Matéria na íntegra: https://revistaadega.uol.com.br/artigo/como-funcionam-as-confrarias-e-para-que-elas-servem.html Saúde🍷
podcast· 59:10· Ep 499From Bankruptcy to Barefoot: A Journey Through Wine Industry Hard Knocks
This is a true story. in 1989, Michael Houlihan came to my office. He had a vision of wine brand (the story of why he had a vision is crazy in itself). He wanted to create a wine named Barefoot Cellars. He had found the name from a deunct brand and had gone to the owner to ask to buy the name. He also wanted to call it the "Chateau La Feet" of California wine. I was annoyed. After I left, I called my father to tell him this crazy idea, "it will never work" I said. Today, Barefoot is the largest brand in America. Moral of the story: Don't listen to me. Mike Houlihan might be the only guest who walked into a bankrupt winery hoping to collect $300,000, and walked out with the ingredients to launch America's largest wine brand. You'll discover how Mike Houlihan and Bonnie Harvey took their outsider wisdom—and perhaps a little moxie—and transformed bare feet, old tanks, and a rickety bottling machine into an empire rivaling Robert Mondavi and winning over Trader Joe's and Kroger buyers from
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Exclusive Interviews: JEAN-MANUEL JACQUINOT – CHAMPAGNE JACQUINOT
1. Comment votre parcours a-t-il commencé ? J’AI GRANDI DANS UNE FAMILLE DE PRODUCTEURS DE CHAMPAGNE (VIGNERONS ET NEGOCIANT) J’ai donc dès mon plus jeune été amené à suivre mon père par la suite j’ai toujours effectué des jobs d’été dans la cave et l vignoble familial. J’ai donc choisi de faire des études d’Oenologie au centre de formation de Reims.J’ai été diplomé en 1987.Après Read More
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Remise en Cercle: Champagne’s Secret to Complexity and Correction
Anyone with a working knowledge of champagne knows there are two fermentations: one to turn grape juice into still wine, and one to transform that wine into champagne. This second fermentation happens inside the bottle and is triggered by the addition of sugar and yeast, a process known as prise de mousse . That, in theory, is where the magic happens... But what happens when the magic doesn’t happen? What if the second fermentation doesn’t take? What if the wine develops oxidative notes that...
videoCan Wine Save The Planet Diary Day 03 Woodinville Montinore
In Oregon’s Willamette Valley you will find another of the wineries that are sharing their story for our documentary “Can Wine Save the Planet”. Can Wine Save the Planet is the name of our first Feature Film, but this is a 7-year journey creating a multi-media and experiential path forward, inspiring a younger generation with the tools, ideas, and solutions through these farming methods. We will be following vintners doing the work and telling their stories as examples of the work and determination required to make these changes for the better. We won't be alone. We will be working with other wine writers from around the globe to capture these stories! There will be feature shorts to present at Film Festivals, as well as three Feature Films. The idea is to spread the word! Tell the people that you know about these farming practices. The more people out there looking for Regenerative wines (and foods, and even cloth), the more in demand they will be, and more and more farmers a
videoCairats ‘Gold’. Wine for Life. Shop Wine Stop.
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podcast· 40:07· S2E20Episode 20: Σε ποια φάση ωριμότητας βρίσκεται το Ελληνικό κρασί;
Το ελληνικό κρασί έχει διανύσει μεγάλη απόσταση τα τελευταία χρόνια. Έχει ποιότητα, έχει ταυτότητα. Το πραγματικό ερώτημα σήμερα δεν είναι αν είναι καλό, αλλά είναι σε ποια φάση ωριμότητας βρίσκεται. Είναι ακόμη ανερχόμενο; Είναι εδραιωμένο; Ή βρίσκεται σε ένα μεταίχμιο όπου πρέπει να αποφασίσει τι θέλει να γίνει; Σε αυτό το επεισόδιο, ο Γιάννης Καρακάσης MW και ο Γρηγόρης Μιχαήλος DipWSET , δε μιλούν για ποικιλίες και τεχνικές οινοποίησης. Μιλούν για θέση, για στρατηγική. Γιατί η επόμενη μεγάλη πρόκληση του ελληνικού κρασιού δεν είναι η ποιότητα. Είναι η ωριμότητα και το πώς αυτή μεταφράζεται σε αντίληψη, αξία και διεθνή ταυτότητα. Τι θα ακούσετε: Σε ποιο σημείο εξέλιξης βρίσκεται σήμερα το ελληνικό κρασί Τι σημαίνει «ωριμότητα» για μια οινική χώρα Γιατί η στρατηγική τοποθέτηση είναι το επόμενο στοίχημα Πού κερδίζεται (και πού χάνεται) η αντίληψη αξίας Timestamps 00:00 Εισαγωγή: Το ελληνικό κρασί σήμερα 01:35 Από το “κρυμμένο διαμάντι” στην αναγνώριση 05:10 Η πρόοδος που έχει γίνει 09
videoLet The Vintage Speak: Episode 729
Stan compares the same wines from different vintages and the same producers to see whether the winemaker lets the vintage shine through and to see the differences in each wine. Vintage matters in most cases.
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AI Wine Marketing News - Surfing the AI Wage Boom
From a free MIT webinar about the interplay between humans and AI, the huge wage premium commanded by AI-literate employees, Shopify’s new AI tools, and a letter from “Dr. Frankenstein,” this edition of AI Wine Marketing News is an eye-opener!
podcast· 1h 09m· Ep 92092: Vineyard Nutrition Essentials - Nitrogen Fundamentals with Dr. Markus Keller
In this first installment of a three-part vineyard nutrition series, Dr. Markus Keller joins us to break down one of the most influential nutrients in vineyard management: nitrogen. We explore from the ground up. Dr. Keller explains what nitrogen is, where it comes from in vineyard soils, and why it plays such a critical role in vine growth, fruit set, and overall vine performance. While nitrogen makes up 78% of the atmosphere, vines rely on soil processes to convert it into plant-available forms like nitrate. Dr. Keller details how nitrogen influences vigor, canopy density, fruit set, berry size, phenolic development, and even wine quality. The episode also dives into how soil type, organic matter, temperature, moisture, and cover crops affect nitrogen availability. For growers across diverse regions, this conversation highlights why vineyard nutrition strategies must be site-specific. Whether you're managing high-vigor blocks or navigating lean soils, episode one of our three-part se
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Ingredients listings and key taste components found in commercial wines
Barrel tasting dark, rich, vividly flavorful Cabernet Sauvignon. Sugar and spice and all that’s nice , as the old nursery rhyme goes. There are lots of nice things in wine, although there are very few wineries that actually print “Ingredients”—that is, additions dropped on top of natural components of wines during the winemaking process—on back labels; ostensibly, because it is felt by most of the industry that most consumers might be shocked if they find out what actually ends up in commercial grade wine. If you are not required to list everything going into a bottle (a circumstance many consumer advocates think should be changed), why do it? I was at one Sonoma County winery’s tasting room just last week, tasting the brand’s signature estate grown Cabernet Sauvignon . The owner explained that over the years she has had problems impressing upon consumers that her grapes are certified organic and the fact that her wines are made in the lo
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Best of Cork Talk: Overmountain Vineyards
We’re featuring another Best of Cork Talk episode, this time we look back at our conversation with Sofia Lily at Overmountain Vineyards in Tryon, NC! We catch up on how the tasting room has evolved over the past 5 years to enhance your experience when you visit. Wine quality continues to be a focus andContinue reading →
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We're Growing! Announcing Our Major Expansion!
Announcing the next chapter of our story!