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🎧Ep 268 – Loire Valley Wine Region | French Wine Deep Dive for WSET Diploma D3
In this wine podcast episode, Janina takes you on a deep dive through the Loire Valley - one of the world’s most diverse and fascinating wine regions - using the WSET Diploma textbook as a guide. Whether you're studying for the D3 Wines of the World exam, planning future wine travel, or simply want to learn about wine in a more structured way, this flashcard-style episode explores the Loire Valley from the Atlantic coast to Sancerre in the east. Discover the region’s climate, soils, wine grapes and winemaking styles, including Muscadet, Chenin Blanc, Cabernet Franc and Sauvignon Blanc, while building a deeper understanding of French wine and wine education along the way. Timestamps 2:18 – Introduction to the Loire Valley - history, the river, and how regions are divided 3:22 – Overview of the regions and key grape varieties - Melon, Chenin Blanc, Cabernet Franc, Sauvignon Blanc 4:13 – Pays Nantais: Region & Grapes - Melon de Bourgogne, Muscadet, and Folle Blanche 4:54 – Pays Nantais: C
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The V Foundation for Cancer Research Hosts Krzyzewski Family Cancer Research Symposium Saturday, August 1, 2026
July 1, 2026 (Napa Valley, CA) — The V Foundation for Cancer Research is proud to host the Krzyzewski Family Cancer Research Symposium on Saturday, August 1, an opportunity for guests to hear [...]
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Napa County Farm Bureau Foundation Announces Aldo Delfino Scholarship Recipients
Scholarship program continues to support the next generation of agricultural leaders in Napa County July 1, 2026 (Napa, CA) — The Napa County Farm Bureau Foundation is pleased to announce [...]
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Beer growth helps offset wine weakness in Constellation Brands’ first quarter
Beer growth helps offset wine weakness in Constellation Brands’ first quarter
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How the Hell Would We Know?
As I write this, I’m thinking about who is in the White House.
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Grassroots campaign to support local wines is back in business later this week
Lenn Thompson, of The Cork Report, has picked this Friday to relaunch #openlocalwine as a way to help cultivate more interest in local producers.
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Alexandra Cousteau on Wine, the Ocean, and Why Our Food Choices Matter
Gérard Bertrand’s La Grande Bleue pairs beautifully with seafood—and with a compelling argument that sustainable wine and conscious eating can help restore abundance to our oceans.
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RNDC Completes Transaction with Columbia Distributing
ATLANTA, Georgia, June 30, 2026—Republic National Distributing Company (RNDC) today announced the successful completion of its transaction with Columbia Distributing (Columbia) for Columbia to acquire key brand distribution rights in Oregon and Washington. “Closing this [...]
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Pinot Grigio Vs Pinot Gris: The Key Difference Between The Wines
Pinot grigio and pinto gris might have similar names, and they certainly have a lot in common, but they're not identical. Here's what to know.
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Afternoon Brief, June 30
Columbia Distributing Completes Oregon and Washington Transaction with RNDC, Expanding Total Beverage Portfolio: Customers will now have broader access to leading brands through Columbia’s best in class sales, delivery, merchandising, and account execution capabilities across Oregon and Washington...
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Red Sparkling Wine—and Yes, it’s a Thing. From Italy. Starting with Lambrusco
If you’ve never heard of Lambrusco sparkling wine, you’re more fortunate than many wine-drinkers. For the rest of us, it’s time to drop preconceived notions, now that we’re getting much higher quality, red sparkling wines from Lambrusco, in the Emilia-Romagna province of Italy. Over a zoom with two thirty-something brothers from the new Ventiventi winery, Andrea and Riccardo Razzaboni, I recently tasted several styles of their wine made with Lambrusco di Sorbara grapes from the DOC region of the same […]
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ABC Fine Wine & Spirits Invites Guests to Help Surpass $3 Million Raised for Pediatric Cancer Research
ABC Fine Wine & Spirits Invites Guests to Help Surpass $3 Million Raised for Pediatric Cancer Research
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Kosmic Kitty Chardonnay Earns 90-Point “Best Buy” Rating from Wine Enthusiast
June 30, 2026 (Rolling Hills, CA) — Kosmic Kitty Wines continues its remarkable momentum with another major critical accolade as the 2024 Kosmic Kitty California Chardonnay has been awarded 90 Points and a coveted “Best [...]
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Columbia Distributing Completes Oregon and Washington Transaction with RNDC, Expanding Total Beverage Portfolio
June 30, 2026 (Wilsonville, OR) — Columbia Distributing today announced it has completed its transaction with Republic National Distributing Company (RNDC) for certain wine and spirits distribution rights in Oregon [...]
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Baggett Ranch “Almost World Famous” BBQ Marks Alpha Omega Winery’s 20th Anniversary
A Celebration Honoring the Enduring Friendships, Trusted Partnerships, Community Relationships, and Exceptional Handcrafted Wines That Have Shaped Our Journey June 30, 2026 (Rutherford, CA) — Alpha Omega Winery commemorated its [...]
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In Memory of Robert “Bob” Morus
June 30, 2026 — Robert “Bob” Morus, beloved founder of Phelps Creek Vineyards, pioneering Columbia Gorge winegrower, and lifelong advocate for Oregon wine, passed away peacefully on Father’s Day, June [...]
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Jordan Vineyard & Winery Announces Dynamic Lineup of 2026 Summer Events and Experiences
Iconic Sonoma County Winery Kicks Off the Summer Season with Wine, Culinary and Experiential Happenings at its French-Inspired Estate June 30, 2026 (Healdsburg, CA) — Jordan Vineyard & Winery, the beloved [...]
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Has the Grüner Veltliner era arrived?
Has the Grüner Veltliner era arrived?
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Dominican-American Chef and Top Chef Alum Chef Nelson German Celebrates Debut Book, Caribbean Cocktails, with Sonoma Wine Country Event Benefiting Sprouts Chef Training
PREMO Club hosts an afternoon of cocktails, conversation, wine, and dinner with Nelson German and co-author Andréa Lawson Gray at Aldina Vineyards in Healdsburg on July 11 June 30, 2026 [...]
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Ramona Ranch Winery Earns 98 Points, Double Gold & Best of Class at the 2026 Sunset International Wine Competition
Award-Winning Estate Tannat Brings International Recognition to the Ramona Valley AVA During its 20th Anniversary Year June 30, 2026 (Ramona, CA) — Ramona Ranch Winery is proud to announce that [...]
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Festival Napa Valley Marks 20th Anniversary with Three World Premieres, Including New Opera by Jake Heggie and Gene Scheer
Season Also Features New Works by John Corigliano and Michael Thurber June 30, 2026 (Napa, CA) — Festival Napa Valley’s 20th Anniversary Season will feature three world premieres commissioned by [...]
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South Coast Winery Resort & Spa Celebrates 25th Anniversary with Release of Commemorative Wines
Silver Anniversary Celebration Includes Special Wines, Spa Treatments, Getaway Package June 30, 2026 (Temecula, CA) — Marking its milestone 25th anniversary, South Coast Winery Resort & Spa is raising a glass to a [...]
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Iconic Winemaker Charles Smith Announces Real Wine Collective – A New Collaboration with Evergreen Family Wines
June 30, 2026 (Seattle, WA) — Visionary winemaker Charles Smith, today announced REAL WINE COLLECTIVE, a collaboration with Evergreen Family Wines and its leaders, Jerry Milbrandt and Brandon Rice. REAL [...]
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Trinchero Family Wine & Spirits Appoints Reyes Beverage Group in Select U.S. Markets
June 30, 2026 (St. Helena, CA) — Trinchero Family Wine & Spirits today announced a new distributor partnership with Reyes Beverage Group (RBG) in select U.S. markets, efective July 1. [...]