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A gastronomic South African “botanical” weekend getaway from Paris: Chantel Dartnall’s Mosaic at Château des Tesnières | Britt on Forbes

Travelling around the countryside in France, you can find plenty of charming guest houses or hotels in former nobles’ chateaux. Few are as exotic and as gastronomic as Chateau des Tesnières, just three hours from Paris. It has five rooms and a “botanical” restaurant. Both the rooms and the restaurant are quite extraordinary experiences. It […] Continue reading: A gastronomic South African “botanical” weekend getaway from Paris: Chantel Dartnall’s Mosaic at Château des Tesnières | Britt on Forbes The post A gastronomic South African “botanical” weekend getaway from Paris: Chantel Dartnall’s Mosaic at Château des Tesnières | Britt on Forbes was originally published on BKWine Magazine and written by Britt Karlsson . Copyright BKWine and BKWine Magazine. If you see it published elsewhere in full it has been republished without our permission. BKWine Magazine - Wine on the internet since 1996 Read more: On BKWine’s Wine Tours: Wine and food tours to the world’s wine regions | BKWine Tours O

The Macallan Joins Forces With The Marsdens

The Macallan Distillery has joined forces with the Marsdens – specifically, actor James Marsden and his son, Jack – for a promotional campaign called ‘Drink of a Generation’. The cinematic promotional campaign features both The Macallan’s Sherry Oak 25- and 30-year-old single malts. The Macallan Sherry Oak 25 Years Old is available for $2,785 per […]

June 2026

Sake Industry News. Issue #162.

Sasa Masamune Shuzō Fire, Daimon goes LARGE, How you choose Sake Survey Results, South Africa import relaxation, Gekkeikan and Coffee, Change in the Sake World and much more….

Whisky Makers on Fatherhood

Eddie Russell of Wild Turkey, Adam Hannett of Bruichladdich, Buffalo Trace's Harlen Wheatley, and Chris Morris of Brown-Forman take a break from distilling to talk fatherhood.

The Best Drinks for World Cup Watch Party & Father’s Day

Canada is hosting the FIFA World Cup and Father’s Day lands right in the middle of it, so that calls for a serious upgrade to your watch party drinks. We’re talking spritzes, sparkling cocktails, ready-to-drink crowd-pleasers, and a crisp Canadian lager that’s practically made for tournament season. Who better to help us than Natalie MacLean, editor of Canada’s largest drinks review site at nataliemaclean.com. Welcome, Natalie. Great to be back with you! We have a double header this week with the FIFA World Cup and Father’s Day. It’s that glorious confluence of athletic excellence and your […]

Top Spirits Gifts for Father’s Day 2026

Your dad has worn the same belt for 10 years and hasn’t put on a tie since the Clinton administration, so why are you going to give him one of those tired old gifts for Father’s Day once again? Take it from a dad: Booze is well-known as the international currency of fatherly love. With… The post Top Spirits Gifts for Father’s Day 2026 appeared first on Drinkhacker: The Insider's Guide to Good Drinking .

Cà Mariuccia inaugura la nuova cantina e rilancia il racconto dell’Albugnano DOC

Con una nuova cantina degustativa dedicata al Nebbiolo e all’Albugnano DOC, Cà Mariuccia amplia il proprio progetto agricolo e culturale, rafforzando il legame con una denominazione valorizzata anche attraverso il lavoro dell’associazione Albugnano 549. Tra le colline che separano il Monferrato dall’Astigiano, ad Albugnano, Cà Mariuccia porta avanti da quasi dieci anni un progetto che […] The post Cà Mariuccia inaugura la nuova cantina e rilancia il racconto dell’Albugnano DOC appeared first on Decanto - Giornale di vino | Migliori vini e cantine da visitare .

How to Taste Wine With Confidence, Even If You’re Still Learning

You're handed a glass of wine. Someone swirls. Someone sniffs. Someone says something about "notes of wet stone" or "a hint of cassis" (that's blackcurrant, by the way), and suddenly you're wondering if you missed a memo. Here's the good news: you didn't miss anything. Tasting wine is not a secret skill reserved for sommeliers. [...] The post How to Taste Wine With Confidence, Even If You’re Still Learning appeared first on Capital Wine School .

Old Pulteney launches new 50 and 30 Year Old releases

Old Pulteney has announced the launch of new limited-edition 50 and 30 Year Old single malts, to celebrate the distillery’s 200th anniversary. Both new releases have been distilled and matured at the distillery located in the historic port of Wick, on Scotland’s windswept north coast. After decades of maturation in carefully selected casks, salt-laden winds […]

Taste of Redwood Valley 2026 at Frey Vineyards

The post Taste of Redwood Valley 2026 at Frey Vineyards appeared first on Discover California Wines .

British Berry Growers calls for further limits on junk food adverts

British Berry Growers is calling on the government to extend junk food advertising restrictions to the streets, following research that revealed 74% of parents would support the ruling. The post British Berry Growers calls for further limits on junk food adverts appeared first on Fruit & Vine .

Tale of two new Chardonnays

These two new Chardonnays landed on my tasting table this week, highlighting two very different styles from the cool nights and hot days of Marlborough to the moderate maritime climate of Waiheke Island. Here are my reviews. 2025 Soho Carter Vineyard Waiheke Island Chardonnay RRP $60Waiheke Island is a subtropical haven in the Hauraki Gulf with a moderate maritime climate and vineyards on which white grapes thrive. It’s also home to the vineyard that delivers the grapes giv...

From the glass to the half bottle: what the customer asks for at the restaurant today

The Wine Director of La Gioia Collection, Telemaco Calandrino, talks about the evolution of the restaurant customer: more prepared, more curious, attracted by fresh wines and new formats, but still tied to the moment of the experience. L'articolo From the glass to the half bottle: what the customer asks for at the restaurant today proviene da Wine Meridian .

When Tradition Learns to Renew Itself: Three Châteaux That Are Rewriting the Future of Bordeaux

There is a particular kind of intelligence in knowing what not to change. Bordeaux has spent centuries building one of the most recognisable wine cultures in the world — and in recent decades, some of its most storied estates have faced a question that is as architectural as it is philosophical: how do you modernise without losing the very thing that makes you worth visiting? Three châteaux in the Médoc and Saint-Julien offer three distinct answers. None of them identical. All of them worth studying. The post When Tradition Learns to Renew Itself: Three Châteaux That Are Rewriting the Future of Bordeaux appeared first on Great Wine Capitals .

Beyond Wine: Why Finger Lakes Cideries are Worth the Trip

For decades, beverage tourism in New York’s Finger Lakes has revolved around wine. Travelers arrive for lakeside vineyard views, celebrated Rieslings and weekends structured around tasting rooms strung along Seneca, […]

Il DiVino Festival di Castelbuono: vent’anni di cultura enogastronomica, masterclass enoiche, premiazioni e convivio nel cuore delle Madonie

Il DiVino Festival di Castelbuono celebra la sua 20ª edizione dal 19 al 21 giugno 2026 con masterclass sul vino, degustazioni, oltre 700 etichette in assaggio, premi Gusto DiVino, concerti e spettacoli nel cuore delle Madonie. Un appuntamento imperdibile per gli appassionati di enogastronomia siciliana. L'articolo Il DiVino Festival di Castelbuono: vent’anni di cultura enogastronomica, masterclass enoiche, premiazioni e convivio nel cuore delle Madonie proviene da Wine Blog Roll - Il Blog del Vino Italiano .

A taste of the Golden State: Californian food and wine pairings

The post A taste of the Golden State: Californian food and wine pairings appeared first on Virgin Wines .

The US Fine Wine Boom Investors Can’t Ignore

US Fine Wine Is Growing Rapidly The post The US Fine Wine Boom Investors Can’t Ignore appeared first on Moncharm Wine Traders .

Cantina Pizzolato’s Vino Piwi bianco spumante “Hoopa”

We tasted for you Vino Piwi bianco spumante “Hoopa” by Cantina Pizzolato. L'articolo Cantina Pizzolato’s Vino Piwi bianco spumante “Hoopa” proviene da Wine Meridian .

The Trouble with Gewürztraminer

The trouble with Tribles, as Star Trek fans all know, is that everyone falls in love with them at first sight. The trouble with Gewürztraminer is very different! >>><< Sue and I were fortunate to attend a big dinner at Cantina Tramin‘s strikingly beautiful winery a few years ago. Although I can’t really remember what […]

World Cup of Wines: Wine pairings for match 2 of the group stage

Cruising into round two...

Women On Tap CIC launches expanded bursary scheme in ‘Beer Unlocked’

Women On Tap CIC, a community interest company dedicated to championing women in beer and brewing, has announced the launch of Beer Unlocked, an expanded bursary scheme designed to remove financial barriers preventing women from accessing opportunities across the beer industry. Building on the success of its 2026 pilot scheme, which demonstrated that 67% of...

Burleigh Brewing Co. creates the Tom Tate Tinnie

Pictured (L to R): Sam Pearce, Co-Founder, Crafted Festival, Tom Tate, Gold Coast Mayor and Anna Cook, Co-Founder, Crafted Festival. Image supplied. " data-large-file="https://www.beerandbrewer.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/CRAFTED-MEDIA-DAY-13.jpg" /> Brewed with Crafted Festival, the limited-edition lager will debut at the festival’s 10th anniversary celebration in late 2026. The post Burleigh Brewing Co. creates the Tom Tate Tinnie appeared first on Beer & Brewer .