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Fourth of July Red, White, And Spritz Mocktail

Easy Fourth of July Spritz Mocktail Looking for a fun and festive drink to serve this Fourth of July? This red, white, and blue mocktail is as simple as it is refreshing. There are no complicated ingredients or fancy techniques. You'll need just a few things from your local grocery store, and you’re ready to go to make this Fourth of July spritz mocktail. Ingredients (serves 2) 12-15 raspberries 1 lime - half juiced in each glass sparkling water (I used one with lime) 12-15 blueberries ice...

Why Nick King Bet on a Speakeasy in Regional NSW

Opening a speakeasy in regional NSW isn’t the obvious play – but for Nick King, that was the point. With wife Anna Wealands, he’s carved out a space between a pub and fine dining, bringing a unique cocktail experience to Wagga. For Nick King, opening a bar in regional NSW wasn’t about chasing a trend… The post Why Nick King Bet on a Speakeasy in Regional NSW appeared first on australianbartender.com.au .

🎧📺Has Collecting Gone From Cool to Cringe? | The VinePair Podcast

Adam and Zach contemplate whether collecting beer, spirits, and wine has gone from a hobby associated with class and refinement to something that comes off a...

DataBacon Launches Subscription Platform to Transform Wholesale Data Visibility for Beverage Alcohol Suppliers

Built from more than 30 years of beverage alcohol data experience, the depletion-first platform turns what once required a custom data project into a ready-built subscription for wineries and spirits [...]

Cabernet Franc Could Be California’s Most Underrated Red Wine

Cabernet Franc Could Be California’s Most Underrated Red Wine

The Best Red Wines of 2026

Previously an annual tradition, it’s been a few years since we’ve released our yearly list of the best red wines. ... Read more

📺The Great American Wine Tour | Episode 5: Gagnon-Kennedy Vineyards

Some of Napa Valley’s most important vineyards date back generations, and Gagnon-Kennedy is building something new from that history. Founded in 2018 by wine...

F1 Portugal Grand Prix Guide: Where to Eat, Stay and Explore

When is F1 in Portugal Happening The Portuguese Grand Prix is officially back on the Formula 1 calendar for the 2027 and 2028 seasons , with the 2027 race set for June 18 to 20 at the Autódromo Internacional do Algarve in Portimão, after a six-year absence.  For race fans planning ahead, the  Algarve   offers far more than a track known for its dramatic elevation changes: it's one of Portugal's most rewarding regions for food, wine and coastal scenery. 

McManis Family Vineyards puts 3,500 acres up for sale as Canada’s boycott costs the US wine industry $357 million

McManis Family Vineyards puts 3,500 acres up for sale as Canada's boycott costs the US wine industry $357 million

Kirkland Signature Brunello di Montalcino – True To Form

It’s BACK! After a disappointing 2020 vintage that we could not recommend, the 2021 Kirkland Signature Brunello di Montalcino DOCG ... Read more

Cristom

Here are the brilliant new wines by Cristom. Today we share the outstanding wines of Cristom. This is one of the most gorgeous spots that you will find in the Willamette Valley. Over the years Cristom has gained world-wide acclaim for their single vineyard Pinot Noirs. More recently they have been really improving their Chardonnay program.  The Cristom ‘Mt. Jefferson Cuvee’ Pinot Noir has been one of the great values out of Oregon. This 2023 edition of this wine is another sensational bottling by them. WInemaker Daniel Estrin, who also serves as vineyard manager, has an impressive resume, with stints at Red Car as well as Craggy Range in New Zealand before landing his position Littorai. He makes some beautiful wines and is a great job with this vineyard and wine program.  Check out the outstanding 2024 Cristom ‘Seven Springs Vineyard’ Chardonnay (OB, 96) which is a dazzling wine from this famed site. Check out more about these outstanding wines at https://www.cristomvineyards

J. Lohr

Here are the great wines of J. Lohr. It is my pleasure to share the wines of J. Lohr — a brand that has been synonymous with value in California wine. Beginning in the late 1960s, Jerry Lohr began searching for a great location plant his first vineyard. Raised on a South Dakota farm, Jerry had a background in agriculture and chose the Central Coast, which was an experimental region at the time. Jerry has created an amazing success story with his winery, J. Lohr. While J. Lohr has gained a nationwide reputation for rich red wines, their white wine portfolio is also has some outstanding values. The wines sow good value and I really enjoyed the 2024 J. Lohr ‘Purse Paso’ Cabernet Sauvignon (OB, 91) which has great richness and Paso character. Learn more about this outstanding lineup at https://www.jlohr.com Here are the outstanding new wines by J. Lohr.  2025 J. Lohr ‘Flume Crossing’ Sauvignon Blanc- The 2025 J. Lohr ‘Flume Crossing’ Sauvignon Blanc is nicely textured stuff with peach

🎧Ep 2794 inside the south korean wine market with juhee ryou iwa from ethica wines asia wine market

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Ohmygod–Part 20: Meet the New Crew

OK, I really mean it this time… For those long-term readers of this blog, you are no doubt familiar with Ohmygod, a client that I had for three weeks of bike trips in Europe. I started recounting this story way … Continue reading →

Sagamore Spirit 9-Year Scoresheet & Review

Sagamore has been on a bit of a tear lately. Although their Double Oak rye whiskey left me with lukewarm first impressions, everything non-finished so far has been right up my alley. Between the 8-Year Reserve Series release and Bottled in Bond (actually aged 7 years), the latter of which used their own distillate, I’m […]

Blossom Cocktail Recipe

The post Blossom Cocktail Recipe appeared first on Mix That Drink . Discover the Blossom cocktail recipe, a delightful blend of gin, orange juice, and a dash of grenadine. It's perfect for a night of dancing or staying in. The post Blossom Cocktail Recipe appeared first on Mix That Drink .

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