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videoDiscovering Wine Country Season 3 Italy, Wine and Recreation
Wine is the story of a year in a place, captured in a bottle. Take a sip, close your eyes then picture the place, the way the soil smells, feel the breeze, hear the rustle of the leaves on the vines. Your Senses tell you the story of that beautiful liquid in your glass. Each bottle has a story to tell A winemaker’s passion for a style, or varietal, The variations of soil giving character to the wine The way the air moves Spring rains, summer heat, winter frost… All this culminates in what you find in each bottle This is different for each region, for each vineyard, sometimes for each row. Discovering the culinary delights of a region, the local ingredients, that pair perfectly with the regions wines The sense of place, the growers, the farmers Creating and nurturing Leaving a place better then they found it Creating a whole ecosystem where multi species can live and thrive Discovering a special vintage, where nature, weather, ripening, all contributed to the perfect wine Taki
videoVinitaly.USA Returns to Chicago | Adolfo Rebughini on What’s Ahead
In this interview, George Christie speaks with Adolfo Rebughini, General Manager of Veronafiere S.p.A., about the upcoming Vinitaly.USA event on October 5-6, 2025, at Chicago's Navy Pier. This third edition will showcase Italian wine excellence to the American market, featuring top-tier producers like Antinori, Frescobaldi, and Ferrari, plus the prestigious announcement of OperaWine 2026 participants selected by Wine Spectator. The event expects 3,000-3,500 B2B professionals and includes educational components like business forums and masterclasses. Adolfo discusses broader industry challenges, particularly engaging younger consumers, but remains optimistic about innovation opportunities including low- and no-alcohol wines. He emphasizes Italy's unique grape variety diversity and the importance of combining tradition with modernization through education and storytelling. The conversation positions Vinitaly.USA as both a showcase for Italian wine excellence and a forward-thinking platf
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Across the Atlantic: How U.S. Breweries Navigate the European Market
American craft breweries are finding surprising opportunities and eager consumers overseas. The post Across the Atlantic: How U.S. Breweries Navigate the European Market appeared first on CraftBeer.com .
videoVintage vs Non-Vintage Champagne
What's the difference between non-vintage and vintage Champagne? Wine Spectator senior editor Alison Napjus breaks it down. Which do you prefer?
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These are the best restaurants in Vancouver right now
The 36th Annual Vancouver Magazine Restaurant Awards have been revealed. (Now, let’s eat!) It’s time to celebrate, Vancouver! The 36th annual Vancouver Magazine Restaurant Awards were announced Monday, May 5, 2025 at a ceremony at the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver, recognizing the best and the brightest in the city in a broad spectrum of categories. The awards were announced […] The post These are the best restaurants in Vancouver right now appeared first on VITIS .
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Canada’s Best Restaurants 2025: 16 Metro Vancouver restaurants named to annual list
14 top spots in Vancouver plus two in Richmond make the prestigious annual rankings The nation’s culinary scene is in the spotlight, as Canada’s 100 Best Restaurants revealed its list of the top places to dine on Monday, May 5. Of the 100 restaurants ranked, 14 are in Vancouver, two are in Richmond, and three more are located […] The post Canada’s Best Restaurants 2025: 16 Metro Vancouver restaurants named to annual list appeared first on VITIS .
videoRegenerating the future: how the UK wine industry is embracing sustainable viticulture
Innovative viticulture practices are taking root in the UK, with regenerative approaches offering fresh insights into soil health, biodiversity, and climate resilience. In this webinar, we’ll explore how these methods are being adopted across the UK wine industry and how they align with broader sustainability goals, including certification and carbon management. Hear directly from leading voices at Sustainable Wines of Great Britain and the Regenerative Viticulture Foundation as they share their latest findings, practical insights, and answer your questions about the future of sustainable winegrowing in the UK. Whether you're a wine professional, sustainability advocate, or simply curious about the evolving landscape of viticulture, this session offers a valuable look into the practices shaping the next generation of wine production. This webinar is held in collaboration with our Bronze Partner, Wine GB You can find out more about our courses and where to study via our website: http
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Köerber reports solid first year
Köerber Beer Co. is now entering its second year of brewing operations following a solid, steady parade of progress in its first year. While a lot of learning took place during year one, the brewery is clearly off to a… Continue Reading… The post Köerber reports solid first year appeared first on BrilliantStream .
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Newcomers Trounce Celebrity Tequila Brands in Blind Tasting
Over the last year or so there have been some excellent blanco tequilas released into the market, so we thought it was high time to put together a blind tasting... The post Newcomers Trounce Celebrity Tequila Brands in Blind Tasting appeared first on TasteTequila .
videoItalian Wine Experience - ASTI DOCG #italy
videoTOWTC: KWV "The Mentors"
This month, for the first time ever, we're doing a deep dive into a single winery! Join us live for an unforgettable dive into South Africa's wine heartland. We're uncorking six stellar wines from KWV winery, right alongside the visionary winemaker Izele van Blerk. She'll spill the secrets of KWV's 100+ year legacy, from sustainable vineyards to incredible flavour profiles. With access to grapes from more than 50 farms and 400 vineyard sites across the Western Cape’s Paarl, Stellenbosch, Swartland, Perdeberg, Malmesbury, Darling, Elgin, Robertson and Wellington regions, KWV’s ability as a commercial producer to source the finest quality grapes is unrivalled. We love these wines – this is not an ad nor are KWV paying to promote them – and we hope that you'll enjoy them and think they're as incredible value as we do! In Izele's own words... expect the unexpected!
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Meet Eric Kaye & Maura Gedid – Holmes Cay
FRS: Many of our members know you both as being the dynamic duo behind Holmes Cay Single Cask Rum but can you give us a quick bio on yourselves leading up to the creation of HC? Eric Kaye: My entire career up to the launch of Holmes Cay Rum in 2019 has been in music, … Continue reading Meet Eric Kaye & Maura Gedid – Holmes Cay
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The Rise of Micro-Cuvées: What Billecart-Salmon’s Rendez-Vous Collection Tells Us About Champagne’s Future
For centuries, the power of champagne has resided in its blend; its ability to weave together villages, vintages, and grape varieties...
videoWines for Fall with Wine Spectator's Editors
Fall is here and our palates are ready! We went inside the Wine Spectator Tasting Room to see what everyone is looking forward to drinking this season. What's your go-to fall wine?
videoThirteen Dollar Wines That Shine: Episode 726
Stan reviews four reds that retail for thirteen dollars that he finds to be stellar for the money. Always vigilant for values, Stan continues to be an advocate for wines that will draw the younger crowd into the wine world.
podcast· 32:15· Ep 67Slow Travel Adventures in Louisiana’s River Parishes
On this episode of Big Blend Radio’s “Food, Wine & Travel" Podcast Channel with the International Food Wine & Travel Writers Association (IFWTWA), travel writer Kathryn (Kat) Anderson shares her immersive journey through Louisiana’s scenic River Parishes which are part of the historic Jefferson Highway corridor. From peaceful kayaking excursions and memorable alligator encounters to savoring regional cuisine like crawfish and char-grilled oysters, Kat highlights the beauty and benefits of slow travel. Along the historic Jefferson Highway corridor, the River Parishes offer a welcoming community spirit, rich cultural traditions, and authentic Louisiana flavors beyond the bustle of New Orleans. Kat also discusses the evolving world of travel writing, the importance of sustainable travel practices, and how meaningful connections with local people and places create more rewarding travel experiences. Whether you’re planning a Gulf South getaway or seeking inspiration to travel more intention
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Miro Cellars
Miro Tcholakov is back on California Wine Country with Dan Berger and Daedalus Howell, and Melissa Galliani is also in the studio today. He operates Miro Cellars and is also winemaker for Trentadue Wines. Miro has been on CWC before, on this episode back on September 9, 2020 . and his last appearance was this episode on April 5, 2024 . Miro has brought a Chardonnay, the only Chardonnay he makes now. The vineyard belongs to the De Loach family. It was given “incomplete” malolactic fermentation, so it doesn’t have too much “popcorny” flavor. This wine won a gold medal at the SF Chronicle competition. Miro grew up in Bulgaria. Sometimes he refers to it as “way back east.” After college in Bulgaria, he came to the US on a student visa. He had good grades in biology and, also needed to do two years of military service. His degree was agronomy engineering, specialized in viticulture. Then in 1990 he won access to an exchange program to the US. He chose viticulture and he was the only one of
podcast· 45:29Miro Cellars
Miro Tcholakov is back on California Wine Country with Dan Berger and Daedalus Howell, and Melissa Galliani is also in the studio today. He operates Miro Cellars and is also winemaker for Trentadue Wines. Miro has been on CWC before, on this episode back on September 9, 2020 . and his last appearance was this episode on April 5, 2024 . Miro has brought a Chardonnay, the only Chardonnay he makes now. The vineyard belongs to the De Loach family. It was given “incomplete” malolactic fermentation, so it doesn’t have too much “popcorny” flavor. This wine won a gold medal at the SF Chronicle competition. Miro grew up in Bulgaria. Sometimes he refers to it as “way back east.” After college in Bulgaria, he came to the US on a student visa. He had good grades in biology and, also needed to do two years of military service. His degree was agronomy engineering, specialized in viticulture. Then in 1990 he won access to an exchange program to the US. He chose viticulture and he was the only one of
podcast· 1h 59mGato Gourmet, Kappo, CoffeeFest y Retiro da Costiña 13/02/2026
Magazine semanal dedicado a mostrar en clave de actualidad los placeres de la buena vida: cultura, gastronomía y vino. Conoce las rutas gastronómicas, los mejores restaurantes donde poder disfrutar y los productos de temporada. Una visión diferente de la gastronomía que no dejará indiferente. En esta ocasión tendremos a Mario Payán, chef y propietario de Kappo, para hablarnos de su décimo aniversario. Manuel Costiña, chef y propietario de restaurante Retiro da Costiña (La Coruña) nos hablará del centollo. Además, tendremos a César Ramírez, organizador de CoffeeFest (14-16 febrero IFEMA Pabellón 14), entre otros.
videoCan Wine Save The Planet Climate Change Extreme Fires
Our planet is in the midst of climate chaos. We are seeing more Catastrophic fires in the west, chaotic rain events and flooding, heat events, and severe drought. Not to mention the plastic and trash littering our globe. Carbon released into the atmosphere shapes our climate, warming parts of the planet and causing glaciers to crumble and jet streams to slow and stagnate. We watch as the world around us changes in unexpected and dangerous ways. Vineyards, both large and small, are embracing farming methods that revitalize their soils. This sequesters carbon and helps mitigate climate change! Climate Chaos means you might be in a drought one year and a flood the next. Northern Italy saw this with a Severe Drought in the summer of 2022 and then heavy rains and flooding in the spring of 2023. Germany saw horrific flooding in Ahr in the summer of 2021, and devastating floods in Northern Germany occurred as recently as January 2024. In South America, El Nino brought severe rain and fl
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A MOTHER’S DAY POEM BY CAROLYN BROWN
Oh, Mother dear, what would you say, if I bought you a bottle of the finest rose’ The one from Bandol, in Provence, that can age All the wine critics […] The post A MOTHER’S DAY POEM BY CAROLYN BROWN appeared first on Ed's Fine Wines .
videoOur 1st All-Bordeaux Event in a Very Long Time!!
videoBuild a Stunning Wine Wall | VINdustry Peg & Panel Kit Installation Guide
Create a breathtaking modern wine display with the VINdustry Peg and Panel Kits. 🍷 In this video, we show you how easy it is to design and build a stunning wine wall that’s both stylish and functional. Perfect for homeowners, collectors, and designers, VINdustry Peg and Panel Kits provide a secure, customizable way to showcase your wine collection while adding a touch of modern elegance to your space. 🔧 What You’ll Learn in This Video: How VINdustry Peg & Panel Kits work Step-by-step installation overview Tips for layout and alignment Benefits of choosing VINdustry for your wine wall ✨ Why Choose VINdustry Wine Peg & Panel Kits? Modern, minimalist design Easy installation Strong & secure construction Perfect for small or large wine cellars 👉 Explore VINdustry Wine Pegs & Panels and more premium wine cellar solutions at Wine Coolers Empire 📞 Need assistance? Contact us: Phone: 1-888-407-7770 Email: support@winecoolersempire.com #winedisplay #winecellar #vindustry #wineracks
videoVINdustry V Bar Wine Peg System Overview
Discover how the VINdustry V Bar Mounting System makes installing wine pegs faster, stronger, and more versatile. 🍷 This video gives you a complete overview of the V Bar system, showing how it supports secure installation and helps create stunning modern wine walls. Whether you’re building a home wine cellar, upgrading your wine wall, or designing a commercial wine display, the VINdustry V Bar Mounting System offers unmatched durability and style. ✨ Why Choose VINdustry Wine Pegs with V Bars? Sleek, modern design Strong & secure mounting Customizable layouts Perfect for residential & commercial spaces 👉 Explore VINdustry Wine Pegs and mounting systems at Wine Coolers Empire 📞 Need assistance? Contact us: Phone: 1-888-407-7770 Email: support@winecoolersempire.com #winedisplay #winecellar #vindustry #wineracks #winewall #winecoolersempire #winecollector #modernwinecellar #winestorage #winecellardesign