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videoHunter Valley wine and food pairing
If you love wine and you love food and visiting the Hunter Valley, then Saddler's is your must visit destination. The Bluegrass Wine & Food Pairing is a 90-minute seated lunch in the Barrel Room. Chef Chiero's slow-cooked dishes are paired with six Bluegrass wines across three brackets. Each bracket puts a new release side by side with a rare cellar-aged red wine from our iconic Bluegrass Collection. Experience how wine transforms with time and is elevated with paired food. Three brackets. Three dishes. Six wines. Course 1 — Slow cooked beef cheek with creamy mash, Tuscan kale and red wine sauce Paired with 2023 and 2017 Bluegrass Shiraz Course 2 — Handmade pasta tortello filled with slow cooked venison, sautéed mushrooms and tonka bean Paired with 2023 and 2016 Bluegrass Cabernet Shiraz Course 3 — Slow cooked herb and garlic lamb saddle with Jerusalem artichoke purée and winter truffle jus Paired with 2023 and 2017 Bluegrass Cabernet Sauvignon These rare aged wines are limited
podcast· 1h 58m· Ep 111IWP Ep111 Jake Des Voignes - Heleje Wine Co. w/ Andrew Sullivan
IWP Ep111 Jake Des Voignes - Heleje Wine Co. w/ Andrew Sullivan. Andrew Sullivan and I recently traveled to Lodi to meet up with Jake Devoiges of Heleje wine company. Jake runs Heleje with his wife Shauna where together they make some great low intervention wines. They moved here after succeeding as Chefs in San Francisco at the highest levels. Jake also farms the 2 family vineyards, The Fernow Ranch and Hartwick Family Vineyard where they live. On both he’s at the forefront of farming in Lodi, starting at organic but pushing through with regenerative practices and utilizing the products of the ranch to help further his goal. They supply fruit to at least 4 producers who have been on the podcast. Jake gave us a great tour of the vineyard and you can hear most of that at the very end of the episode, the audio quality isn’t super high because of the wind that rushes through the vineyard but it’ll give you great insight into the intricacies of what they are doing. On our way there we stop
videoBurgundy Under $100? Meet Aligoté
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videoAnother Great Wine Night With Friends at Alouette Bistro, Vancouver, B.C.
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The Wine Makers – Erin Kirschenmann, Novel Pairings and Wine Business Monthly
Erin Kirschenmann’s day job is managing editor of *Wine Business Monthly*. After spending her days immersed in the intricacies and moving targets that make up the wine business, she spends her nights curled up with a book and a glass of wine (or two). As both a writer and a wine lover, she naturally began pairing her reading with wines—a moody Pinot with a twisty thriller, for example. A couple of years ago, it occurred to her that there were other bibliophile-oenophiles out there who would love to do the exact same thing, so she founded Novel Pairings. Novel Pairings exists at the confluence of a book club and a wine club, where quarterly wine shipments align with book selections and monthly gatherings. We sat down with Erin to learn more, find out how she chooses the wines and books, and see if we can do what Petaluma’s finest educators couldn’t: get Brian to read a book. We’re always looking for new ways to bring wine into people’s lives, and people are always looking for more ways
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Holiday Gifting, Handled
Our gift-giving sale is live and it’s all about the packs. Build a 3-, 6-, or 12-bottle gift pack with our current releases and enjoy built-in savings—perfect for hosts, clients, friends, family, and anyone you want to seriously impress. Here’s how the savings stack up: 3 bottles → 10% off 6 bottles → 15% off 12 bottles → 20% off Over 12 bottles → 25% off Wine Club members: 25% off all packs 🎉 All current PWCo wines are included , with the exception of Garageland, Marty, and Mothershucker (yes—even for club). Sale applies to packs only of 3, 6, or 12 bottles. And yes—we ship. Out-of-state friends, far-flung family, that one cousin who moved to Massachusetts… we’ve got it covered. Corporate gifting? Easy, elegant, done. Prefer a little human help? Stop by the winery bar or call/email us and we’ll help you knock out your gift list without breaking a sweat.
podcast· 59:42· S1E140Eliminating Your Workaholic Self With Barry Garapedian
Because society glorifies the grind so much, many people find themselves embracing and normalizing a workaholic lifestyle. Although this means more profit, it ultimately kills your well-being and destroys your relationships. Tim Westbrook explores the right way to get rid of this self-destructive lifestyle with Barry Garapedian , President and CEO of MAG7 Consulting . Barry looks back on how his relentless work ethic nearly cost him everything, including his 16-year marriage. He shares how he overcame this rigid mindset, rebuilt his life, and is now coaching young people to reach their full potential – all while teaching them how to avoid the mistakes he made.
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Could Domestic Initiatives Help Sake Soar Stateside?
Although it’s one of the country’s most traditional beverages, sake’s popularity is waning in Japan. Between 1989 and 2018, sales declined 53 percent, and younger drinkers now have a bevy of options to choose from, whether it’s beer, whisky, cocktails, or even wine. Sake, seen as an old person’s drink, doesn’t have the same cachet. The article Could Domestic Initiatives Help Sake Soar Stateside? appeared first on VinePair .
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Philipp’s Gin Of The Week – Mermaid Zest Gin
Mermaid Zest Gin; Isle of Wight Distillery Another week passed… and another gin to be introduced… Today I present you the Mermaid Zest Gin of the Isle of Wight Distillery, located in the south of Southampton on the Isle of Wight in the English Channel. Mermaid Zest Gin is a complex gin with a fresh […]
podcast· 14:51188. When Wine Becomes the Entertainment
What if the highlight of your day wasn’t a glass of wine? In this episode, we’re unpacking what happens when wine becomes the entertainment, when it’s not just part of the fun, but the main event. From laundry to emails to nights out, I’m sharing why so many high-achieving women quietly rely on alcohol to add excitement, and how you can gently shift that pattern without feeling deprived or dull. Plus, a personal story about going to the theatre without wine and loving every second of it. Book a free discovery call and let’s talk about what entertainment could really look like for you without the automatic glass (or two) of wine: https://tidycal.com/90dayslater/consult
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Value Vintage
The rules for finding bargain bottles on a wine list may not be what you think they are When I was young, my mother told me of the holiest commandments. Thou shall not add ice to your wine. Thou shall not drink red wine with fish. And when buying a bottle, thou shall order the […] The post Value Vintage appeared first on VITIS .
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Protected European Excellence: PGI Salumi Denominations That Highlight Their Diversity
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December Winery Events Across Tennessee: Christmas Activities and Winter Experiences
The post December Winery Events Across Tennessee: Christmas Activities and Winter Experiences appeared first on Tennessee Wines .
videoSPLURGE Red from Washington State
2018 Cote Bonneville Red Blend from the Yakima Valley, Washington. The wine is 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot. An incredible wine that benefits greatly from aeration. It’s a splurge, the price is $128 per bottle. Very low production level. https://cotebonneville.orderport.net/wines/Current-Releases #washingtonstate #cabernetsauvignon #merlot #yakimavalley #redwine #winelover #wineenthusiast #aeration #mwlife #masterofwine #bobpaulinski
videoDirty Martini - How Dirty?
Tomorrow is National Cocktail Day! One of our go-to recipes? A Dirty Martini. 🍸 But here’s the debate: how many olives is the right amount in a Dirty Martini? Sound off in the comments!
videoWine Food Pairing: New vs Aged Bluegrass
What happens when you taste a 2023 red wine next to the same wine from 2017? The tannins soften, the flavours deepen and you finally understand what cellaring actually does. Wendy Laureti, owner of Saddler's Creek Wines in the Hunter Valley, sits down with resident Chef Mattia "Chiero" Secchiero and new Cellar Door Manager Justin Bourke to walk you through the Bluegrass Wine and Food Pairing experience. Three brackets. Three dishes. Each bracket pairs a current release Bluegrass with its cellar-aged counterpart so you can taste the transformation side by side. From slow-cooked beef cheek with Shiraz, to chocolate pasta tortello with venison and tonka bean alongside the Cabernet Shiraz, to herb and garlic lamb saddle with truffle and the Cabernet Sauvignon, every dish is designed to bring out the best in both the new release and the aged wine. This is comfort food elevated. Bold wines with bold flavours. Daily at 12pm at Saddler's Creek Wines, Pokolbin. 👀 In This Video ✅ Three bracket
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The 2026 CSW has arrived!
What do all of these items have in common: The Casauria DOCG, Cirò Classico, new regulations in Jerez, and new-found respect for an old-fashioned wine (Germany’s Liebraumilch)? Answer: You’ll find all of these updates (and more) in the just-released 2026 version of the Certified Specialist of Wine (CSW) Study Guide … Continue reading →
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In memory of Don Luís Sande Lage
Tributes to mark the passing of D. Luis Sande Lage, the founder of Pagos de Brigante wines.
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London Craft Gin Cruise Preview: Interview with Wessex Distillery
This summer I’ll be hosting the London Craft Gin Cruise, plying our guests with the finest craft gins and having a right old good time. We’re lucky to be joined on our June cruise by the talented folk behind Wessex Gin who have one of the finest selections we’ve tried. And we’ve tried a few. Rebecca Monks, their events manager, was kind enough to answer our questions! What do you feel sets you apart from other gins out there? "Wessex is a family run distillery. Our Gooseberry and Elderflower Gin, along with our Rhubarb and Ginger Gin, are made up of one-third fresh pressed fruit juice. This sets us apart as most distilleries use artificial flavouring in their gins. Therefore, our Gins are much more fresh and tasty. We have also recently won the IWSC UK Gin Producer of the Year! Since opening in 2017, our Wessex Gins have won multiple international Gold awards. Our Wyvern Classic Gin has won four gold international awards." Which gins will you be bringing along to the cruise
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Top 10 Gins from the Nautilus Smugglers' Club 2020-2022
So from June 2020 to August 2022 the Nautilus Smugglers’ Club delivered the finest gins around the gins round. It was a labour of love. As well as giving me the opportunity to meet a lot of people and talk about gin, it also kept me relentlessly trying amazing gin. Anyway, here are my favourite gins from the ones we sent out of those two years. 1. Defiance Old Tom (May 2021) I’ve featured two Old Toms in the club, but this is probably my favourite. Sweet and smoky on account of the pine sap syrup used in the process. Oldham’s Defiance are probably my favourite distillery simply by virtue of them having three of the finest gins I’ve tried. Purchase here 2. Lind and Lime (January 2021) I like a flavoured gin, but it’s unusual for me to like one this much. Based in Leith and released while the new distillery waits for its whiskey to age, this is lime and pink peppercorns but the magic is in the balance of lime and juniper. Purchase here 3. Tarsier Dry (January 2022) I’m pretty fickl
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Maori Punch – An Undiscovered(?) Trader Vic Original
Thanks to the pioneering cocktail archeology of Jeff “Beachbum” Berry and others,... The post Maori Punch – An Undiscovered(?) Trader Vic Original appeared first on Cocktail Wonk .
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videoV. Sattui's Mercato Sandwiches
Have you tried our sandwiches yet? They are house made and generously stacked. Stop into our Mercato del Gusto to try one, grab a bottle of wine and relax in our picnic area for the ultimate wine country lunch! #napa #napavalley #sandwich #winecountry #picnic #california #wine #shorts #food #winery Find us online: Website: https://www.vsattui.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vsattui/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vsattui1885