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Yet, sitting in the recent Vine to Mind Symposium (a co-venture of UC Davis and Harvard), I realized how extraordinarily individual our approaches to wine can be. What wine writers think of as high quality, asserted one scientist, is nothing more than personal “liking.”

Mini Fest, Postdoc Brewing’s Version of a Father’s Day Beer Festival

On Sunday, June 21st, Postdoc Brewing will serve up at least 25 different beers festival-style. The Mini Beer Fest takes place at both of the company’s locations.

Star Wine List names the best wine lists in the world

The competition is one of the fiercest contests for the sommeliers who represent the talent behind exemplary wine programmes.

Join us for a Day of Divine Summer Revelry

Join us for a Day of Divine Summer Revelry On Thursday, July 2nd, we’re throwing open the vineyard gates and inviting all to gather for a truly blessed summer celebration at Blasted Church Vineyards: The Blasted Church Block Party! Expect live music all day, holy-happy-hour pricing on wine ($6 glasses—praise be!), cool dips (BYO swim ... Read more The post Join us for a Day of Divine Summer Revelry first appeared on My VanCity .

Lost Lantern’s Historic ‘United States of Bourbon’ Blends Whiskey from All 50 States

Blending whiskey barrels is commonplace in Scotland, but far less common in the United States – until now. That’s thanks to Vermont-based independent bottler Lost Lantern, who are taking on ... Visit Man of Many for the full post.

Philadelphia Sees Major Bourbon Robbery

By Richard Thomas Since the founding of The Whiskey Reviewer, news on the loss of whiskey valued in the six digits has come in one of two forms: robberies or thefts of a relatively small amount of very valuable bottles or trucking accidents resulting in the loss of a large quantity of mass market products. The …

📺 Susan Sokol Blosser – Ambassador Award – Oregon Consular Corps

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Satyr Fire Brings A New Kind of Wine Lounge to Oregon’s Willamette Valley

A new home for art, mythology, and the enduring ritual of gathering DAYTON, OREGON — After years of nomadic beginnings—pouring at festivals and hosting pop-ups in the tasting rooms of […] The post Satyr Fire Brings A New Kind of Wine Lounge to Oregon’s Willamette Valley appeared first on Sip Magazine .

Ardagh Glass Packaging Expands Stock Spirits Portfolio with New American-Made 700ml Liquor Bottle

June 16, 2026 (Indianapolis, IN) — Ardagh Glass Packaging-North America (AGP-North America), an operating business of Ardagh Group, has expanded its American-made premium spirits portfolio with the introduction of a new 700ml [...]

Brewing Massachusetts: How Beer Shaped the Bay State – museum exhibit and scavenger hunt

PRESS RELEASE / (Deerfield, MA) – On Saturday May 30th, 2026, Memorial Hall Museum is opening our most ambitious exhibit ever, titled “Brewing Massachusetts: How Beer Shaped the Bay State.” This exhibit, which […]

The Hilltop Unveils a New Cultural Destination Above the  Columbia

A visionary nonprofit — created by the founders of the legendary Gorge Amphitheatre — announces a mission-driven cultural campus, launching with its inaugural SOAR Festival on Saturday, August 22, 2026, […] The post The Hilltop Unveils a New Cultural Destination Above the Columbia appeared first on Sip Magazine .

The Boulder Effect: How One Colorado City Keeps Producing Extraordinary People

For a city of just over 100,000 residents nestled against the iconic Flatirons, Boulder has had an extraordinary impact on the world. From astronauts who orbited Earth to comedians who transformed television, Olympic medalists, musicians, filmmakers, and actors, Boulder has consistently produced talent that reaches far beyond Colorado. Some of these individuals were born here. […] The post The Boulder Effect: How One Colorado City Keeps Producing Extraordinary People first appeared on About Boulder County Colorado - Visitor and Local Guide to Boulder County Colorado .

Shannon Family of Wines Announces Leadership Transition in West Division Sales Team

June 16, 2026 — Shannon Family of Wines is pleased to announce a significant leadership transition within its sales organization. Following the retirement of longtime wine industry veteran Gary Bodine [...]

Watch Hill Proper Presents the 4th American Whiskey Festival Presented by Thomas Law Offices on August 15th

June 17, 2026 (Louisville, KY) — Watch Hill Proper will host the 4th Annual American Whiskey Festival on Saturday, August 15, 2026, from 5 to 10 p.m. at North Village [...]

🎧📺 Pichon Comtesse: The Art of Pauillac – Jane Anson The Wine Podcast E32

https://www.wine-searcher.com/get-pro?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=winevoices In this episode, Nicolas Glumieau shares his fascinating journey from military service and opera singing to becoming a top Bordeaux estate director at Château Pichon Comtesse in Pauillac. This episode is brought to you by iDealwine https://www.idealwine.com/en/buy-wine/sale-vente-primeur?order-by=vintage-desc&utm_source=jane+anson&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=en+primeur iDealwine has kindly given a special discount, only available for Jane Anson Wine Voices listeners.

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Announcing the Early Mountain Vineyards Wine Writer Fellowship

Acclaimed Virginia Winery Introduces Inaugural Harvest Residency and $5,000 Fellowship Designed to Support Writers Exploring Wine through the Lenses of Agriculture, Hospitality, or Sense of Place June 16, 2026 (Madison, VA) [...]

Marta Vidal Elected by an Absolute Majority as the New President of the Cava Designation of Origin

The new president will employ a strategy focused on enhancing the prestige of the Cava Designation of Origin, promoting the vineyards, and building confidence in the sector. June 17, 2026 [...]

Jack’s Abby Father’s Day Weekend: Hops & Horsepower Car Show, Golf Themed Hang and Meat Feast

PRESS RELEASE / June 17, 2026 (Framingham, MA) – Jack’s Abby and parent company Hendler Family Brewing Company are family owned and operated and based in Framingham, and they are pulling […]

📺White Merlot?! This Blind Tasting Broke Carlos

In this episode of the Got Somme Blind Wine Series, Angus throws Carlos Santos, Master Sommelier, one of the hardest blind tastings yet. The twist?...

Open Curiosity

Doc Swinson’s award-winning whiskies and Outfitters spirits are a liquid representation of imagination The U.S. alcohol industry has had a rough couple of years. Declining consumption (a Gallup study last […] The post Open Curiosity appeared first on Sip Magazine .

Sitting on Cleanskins, Bulk Wine or Excess Inventory? Don’t Sit on Stock Another Year

For many wineries, bulk wine suppliers, négociants, contract producers, and beverage manufacturers, 2026 has become a year of slower movement, excess inventory, tighter margins, and growing pressure to move stock. [...]

10 Best Father’s Day Wines, According to our Experts

Perfect for the backyard BBQ! Paired with burgers, ribs, steaks, and hanging out all afternoon, these bottles will be the first to disappear! Klinker Brick Zinfandel Rich blackberry fruit, pepper, smoke and enough boldness to stand up to smoked ribs. Dauo Paso Robles Red Blend Smooth, crowd-pleasing, juicy. Built for the perfect steak! Catena Malbec [...] The post 10 Best Father’s Day Wines, According to our Experts appeared first on Chilled Magazine .

Breakthru Beverage Group Appoints Chris Sperling to Lead South Carolina

The industry veteran returns to South Carolina after serving as EVP of Breakthru Wisconsin June 17, 2026 — Breakthru Beverage Group, one of the leading beverage wholesalers in the United States [...]