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news2026-06-18
Europe’s brewing future in focus
Beer’s role in communities, sustainable practices and brewing’s contribution to the economy across Europe were all on the agenda during The Brewers of Europe’s 2026 general assembly. The meeting in Lisbon brought together representatives from national brewers’ associations and brewing companies from across Europe. During the general assembly, members exchanged views on key priorities for...
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news2026-06-17
New e-learning platform for brewers launched
A new e-learning platform that is designed to give brewers and QC professionals access to brewing sensory and microbiology training has been launched. Nexus from Cara Technology, the provider of sensory training, proficiency testing, and technical support, “translates thirty years of hands-on work with the world’s brewers into structured, self-paced online courses,” the company said....
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news2026-06-12
Affordable Wines Worth Seeking are w/o Wines from Sicily via Laithwaites
Direct from Sicily (and with a little help from Laithwaites Wines) are w/o wines. Third generation winemaker Dino Taschetta has crafted three wines sent as samples and reviewed below with the mantra of “wine without compromise.” And what does this mean? Those at w/o wines encourage wine lovers to enjoy sips that offer the essence […] READ MORE The post Affordable Wines Worth Seeking are w/o Wines from Sicily via Laithwaites appeared first on Grape Experiences .
by Cindy Rynning24 views
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news2026-06-09
Ohmygod–Part 5 Call The Cops!
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 →
by the drunken cyclist19 views
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news2026-06-03
Ohmygod–Part 4 I’ve Been Robbed!
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 →
by the drunken cyclist19 views
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news2026-05-26
Ohmygod–Part 3 The Train to Blois
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 →
by the drunken cyclist18 views
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news2026-05-25
How Wine, Truffles and Honey Could Help Europe Fight Wildfires
Countries are learning that the finer things in life sometimes have a serendipitous side benefit.
by Jeanna Smialek18 views
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news2026-05-22
Muros de Melgaco Alvarinho 2024 Review – Growing Intensity
During our many travels in Portugal, we have fallen in love with numerous local grapes. So much so that Portugal is quickly becoming one of our favorite wine producing countries out there. As such, we naturally had to try some higher end Alvarinho when we were in the country, and picked up a bottle of ... Read more
by Jeremy18 views
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news2026-05-22
Chianti Classico Gran Selezione 2016: A Horizontal Tasting Showcasing True Tuscan Excellence
I have been to my fair share of wine trade events in the past few years and most of them have followed the same format. However, I did not expect what was in store for me when I attended the Chianti Classico Grand Tasting event at Ai Fiori in New York City, a few weeks […] READ MORE The post Chianti Classico Gran Selezione 2016: A Horizontal Tasting Showcasing True Tuscan Excellence appeared first on Grape Experiences .
by Ipshita Ray20 views
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news2026-05-19
Ohmygod–Part 2 Karma is a Bit…
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 →
by the drunken cyclist22 views
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news2026-05-18
Nobilis No. 42 Diamond 2014 8YO DHE/PM (Oloroso Cask) Guyana Rum – Review
The Danes love their rum. Like, I mean, really love it. For a country as small as they are (just under six million), they drink more than any of the other Scandinavian countries. AH Riise, Skotlander and Hansen are major rum brands, there are an even dozen or small and mid-sized distilleries making rum scattered [Click here for the full review...]
by Ruminsky16 views
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news2026-05-16
This Life Wines from Maison Wessman and Norah Jones are “A Melody in Every Glass”
How many times have we listened to music with a glass of wine in hand? Too many times to remember, for me! Now we have another reason to turn up the volume and pour the wine. Robert Wessman, owner of Maison Wessman, and Norah Jones, 10 time Grammy award winning musician, have successfully blended the […] READ MORE The post This Life Wines from Maison Wessman and Norah Jones are “A Melody in Every Glass” appeared first on Grape Experiences .
by Cindy Rynning21 views
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news2026-05-13
Pomerol to Saint-Émilion … by Bike?
Since I started writing about wine, close to fifteen years ago now, one facet has remained constant: I write what I want to write. While that might not seem all that earth-shattering to most people, the thought of being told … Continue reading →
by the drunken cyclist16 views
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news2026-05-12
Ohmygod–Part 1 On the Plane?
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 →
by the drunken cyclist22 views
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news2026-05-09
Poire Belle-Hélène and WO Frappato 2025 Make Dessert an Elegant Affair
Almost two weeks ago, I was in Paris along with seven incredible ladies who love the City of Light as much as I do. One of our many experiences was an all day cooking class at Le Foodist where we stretched the limits of our culinary skill set to create a dejeuner to remember. After […] READ MORE The post Poire Belle-Hélène and WO Frappato 2025 Make Dessert an Elegant Affair appeared first on Grape Experiences .
by Cindy Rynning27 views
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news2026-05-06
I am Pretty Sure I Was COVID Patient Zero (Recounting the Worst Ten Days in my Life: Part Eight—The Home Stretch
A couple of weeks ago, I decided to recount one of my many trips to France, which also turned out to be what I consider to be the sickest I have ever been (and that includes COVID). It happened way … Continue reading →
by the drunken cyclist31 views
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news2026-04-30
Terre Nere: Valuable and venerable volcanic reds
Have you ever tried a wine made from ungrafted, prephylloxera vines that are over 140 years old? Enter the Terre Nere Etna Rosso Prephylloxera Don Peppino 2023 from Mount Etna in Sicily, Europe’s largest active volcano. This wine is in a league of its own. The 2023 is ‘intensely layered, more lifted and graceful than expected’ and ‘impossibly […] The post Terre Nere: Valuable and venerable volcanic reds appeared first on Wine Cellar Plus .
by Jolette Steyn-Prior24 views
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news2026-04-29
7 Port Wine Houses to Visit in Vila Nova di Gaia
I've been fortunate to visit Porto several times now, and every time we visit, we always make it our mission to check out some of the best Port wine houses in Vila Nova di Gaia- just opposite Porto across the Douro River. Although wine is (typically) not made in Vila Nova di Gaia, its history ... Read more
by Jeremy19 views
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news2026-04-29
5 Madeira Wineries to Visit for Fortified Wine Tasting
When we booked our trip to Madeira, we knew that visiting the island's acclaimed wineries for the famous fortified wine of the same name was a high on our list. While we did not get to visit every winery on the island, we did our best and hit five of the top fortified wine producers ... Read more
by Jeremy20 views
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news2026-04-29
I am Pretty Sure I Was COVID Patient Zero (Recounting the Worst Ten Days in my Life: Part Seven—Hallelujah
A couple of weeks ago, I decided to recount one of my many trips to France, which also turned out to be what I consider to be the sickest I have ever been (and that includes COVID). It happened way … Continue reading →
by the drunken cyclist33 views
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news2026-04-24
The Smart Traveller’s Wine Guide Series from Academie du Vin Deserves a Spot in Your Carryon
If you’re a regular to Grape Experiences, so you know how much I crave traveling to see family, friends, and wine regions around the world. And if this is your first foray into Grape Experiences, enjoy the ride, too! Now, to add inspiration to anyone’s wine travel mindset, bookmark this article because I was sent […] READ MORE The post The Smart Traveller’s Wine Guide Series from Academie du Vin Deserves a Spot in Your Carryon appeared first on Grape Experiences .
by Cindy Rynning24 views
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news2026-04-22
I am Pretty Sure I Was COVID Patient Zero (Recounting the Worst Ten Days in my Life: Part Six—Down to Moulin-à-Vent)
A couple of weeks ago, I decided to recount one of my many trips to France, which also turned out to be what I consider to be the sickest I have ever been (and that includes COVID). It happened way … Continue reading →
by the drunken cyclist34 views
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news2026-04-20
Fundacao Oriente Colares Ramisco 2013 Review – Rare Red
If you're on the quest to try rare grapes and happen to find yourself in Portugal, do yourself a favor and pick up a bottle of Ramisco from the Colares region. This rare Portuguese grape is only grown in Colares, and is an interesting spot as it is located near the ocean in sandy, phylloxera-free ... Read more
by Jeremy22 views
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news2026-04-20
Vinarium Hungaricum Nectar of Tokaj Eszencia 1993 Review
There are a few bottles of wine out there that are unicorns for us. Not just because we haven't tried them yet, but also because we've never found them anywhere to begin with. This goes beyond bottles that are uber prestigious, like a Chateau d'Yquem Sauternes which we can find somewhat regularly but just haven't ... Read more
by Jeremy21 views
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Europe’s brewing future in focus

New e-learning platform for brewers launched

Affordable Wines Worth Seeking are w/o Wines from Sicily via Laithwaites

Ohmygod–Part 5 Call The Cops!

Ohmygod–Part 4 I’ve Been Robbed!

Ohmygod–Part 3 The Train to Blois

How Wine, Truffles and Honey Could Help Europe Fight Wildfires

Muros de Melgaco Alvarinho 2024 Review – Growing Intensity

Chianti Classico Gran Selezione 2016: A Horizontal Tasting Showcasing True Tuscan Excellence

Ohmygod–Part 2 Karma is a Bit…

Nobilis No. 42 Diamond 2014 8YO DHE/PM (Oloroso Cask) Guyana Rum – Review

This Life Wines from Maison Wessman and Norah Jones are “A Melody in Every Glass”

Pomerol to Saint-Émilion … by Bike?

Ohmygod–Part 1 On the Plane?

Poire Belle-Hélène and WO Frappato 2025 Make Dessert an Elegant Affair

I am Pretty Sure I Was COVID Patient Zero (Recounting the Worst Ten Days in my Life: Part Eight—The Home Stretch

Terre Nere: Valuable and venerable volcanic reds

7 Port Wine Houses to Visit in Vila Nova di Gaia

5 Madeira Wineries to Visit for Fortified Wine Tasting

I am Pretty Sure I Was COVID Patient Zero (Recounting the Worst Ten Days in my Life: Part Seven—Hallelujah

The Smart Traveller’s Wine Guide Series from Academie du Vin Deserves a Spot in Your Carryon

I am Pretty Sure I Was COVID Patient Zero (Recounting the Worst Ten Days in my Life: Part Six—Down to Moulin-à-Vent)

Fundacao Oriente Colares Ramisco 2013 Review – Rare Red

Vinarium Hungaricum Nectar of Tokaj Eszencia 1993 Review