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Da Tequila ao Jambu: As Bebidas da Copa 2026

Do whisky envelhecido desde o penta ao jambu amazônico: as bebidas criadas para a Copa do Mundo 2026 A Copa do Mundo de 2026 será disputada em estádios espalhados por Estados Unidos, México e Canadá. Mas existe outra competição acontecendo paralelamente: a das marcas de bebidas. Se em edições anteriores as ações se limitavam a […] O post Da Tequila ao Jambu: As Bebidas da Copa 2026 apareceu primeiro em Mixology News .

Mt Difficulty Bannockburn Pinot Noir 2024 Review

Mt Difficulty are a top pinot noir producer in Central Otago in New Zealand. This style of wine is an […] The post Mt Difficulty Bannockburn Pinot Noir 2024 Review appeared first on Grape Observer Wine Review .

Under the Hood: Smoke Taint Science Narrows the Lab-to-Palate Gap as Napa Braces for Fire Season

Under the Hood: Smoke Taint Science Narrows the Lab-to-Palate Gap as Napa Braces for Fire Season

Glunz Chardonnay 2024

Using Seasonal Food Pairings to Drive Engagement and Educate New Wine Drinkers

Wine has a vocabulary problem. Ask someone who is newer to wine what they tasted in a glass and you'll often get a pause, then something like "I don't know, it was good?" The language of wine was built by and for people who already know the terrain. The tannins, the finish, the terroir. For everyone else, it can feel like showing up to a conversation where everyone else got the reference guide in advance. That barrier has a cost: it's keeping wineries from connecting with curious newer drinkers searching for a route in. But there's a way through it that doesn't require dumbing anything down or abandoning what makes wine interesting. Food is where it starts. Everyone eats. Everyone has opinions about what tastes good together. A new wine drinker who can't tell you what "grippy tannins" means can absolutely tell you that the Syrah they opened with their lamb chops in October tasted completely different than the same wine had alone. That moment, when a pairing clicks into place, is the en

UPM Delivers Purpose-Built Adhesive Solutions for Wine and Spirits Label Applications

June 8, 2026 – UPM is strengthening its purpose-built adhesive offering with UPM Vetro™ – a solution designed specifically for the demanding requirements of wine and spirits labeling. In wine [...]

How the Farm-to-Table Movement Is Influencing the Way People Think About Wine

Somewhere between the rise of the farmers market and the death of the anonymous supply chain, American consumers went through a genuine shift in how they think about what they put in their bodies. They started asking questions that would have seemed unusual a generation ago. Who grew this? Where? What did they use on the soil? Is the farm actually what it says it is, or just a logo on a package? That scrutiny started with food. It didn't stay there. The farm-to-table movement reshaped the restaurant industry by making provenance the point. A dish wasn't just something that tasted good. It was something with a story, a geography, a set of values embedded in how it was made. Diners started reading sourcing notes the way they used to read reviews. And somewhere along the way, that same instinct crossed the table and arrived at the wine list. The questions wine buyers ask today differ from those they asked twenty years ago. Where was this farmed? Who made these decisions? How was this land

An Idiot’s Guide to Wine Miami | Comedy Wine Tasting

An Idiot’s Guide to Wine Miami | Comedy Wine Tasting

2023 Starfield Vineyards Grenache – With an Unique Taco Salad

Photo ©Michael Kelly Background When temperatures reach 106 degrees, one is not inclined to cook or even BBQ! So tonight was a simple taco salad with some new ingredients making it taste more than ordinary. The Winery The winery was founded in 2012 by Tom and Rob Sinton with plantings of 31 acres on the […]

Future of Alcohol-Removed Innovation with Sparkling Wine

The no- and low-alcohol category is evolving rapidly, and sparkling wine is emerging as the strongest format for delivering a true-to-wine experience. In this webinar, Rack & Riddle and SOLOS [...]

Justin Vineyards & Winery Announces over $350,000 in New Grants

Takes JUSTIN’s Support for Local Nonprofits and Education Initiatives to More than $2.5 Million June 11, 2026 (Paso Robles, CA) — JUSTIN Vineyards & Winery has awarded new grants totaling more than $350,000 in support for nonprofit organizations and educators [...]

📺Bottle Briefing: Canihan Wines with Patrick Schmitt MW

At this year's London Wine Fair, The Drinks Business editor-in-chief tasted organically farmed, sustainably produced wines from Canihan Wines in Sonoma County.

Ag Health Benefits Alliance to Awards $65,230 in Scholarships

Scholarship Program Supports Agricultural Workers & Their Families June 11, 2026 (Napa Valley, CA) — Ag Health Benefits Alliance (AHBA) is pleased to announce it is awarding $65,320 in grants [...]

Outdated Liquor Laws Are Sinking Canadian Wine

The Canadian wine industry is facing a Titanic-style crisis. Governments at all levels have failed to remove interprovincial trade barriers that restrict the sale and shipment of wine across most provincial borders. The result is a lost opportunity for significant economic growth and mounting financial challenges for many wineries, particularly in British Columbia’s Okanagan Valley. […] The post Outdated Liquor Laws Are Sinking Canadian Wine first appeared on WineLaw.ca .

Reustle Prayer Rock Vineyards Awarded ‘Winery of Excellence’ at SavorNW

June 11, 2026 — Reustle – Prayer Rock Vineyards is proud to announce outstanding recognition at the 2026 Savor Northwest Wine Awards. Held annually in Cannon Beach, Oregon, the competition brings together acclaimed [...]

🎧📺 Wait, Smoking Is Cool Again?

You might have heard that apparently, smoking cigarettes is cool again. Adam, Joanna, and Zach discuss what might be influencing this trend, why the health...

Vineyard 29 Passes Aida Vineyard to a New Generation of Napa Valley Winemakers

Historic Estate Vineyard Enters Its Next Chapter Under Respected Ownership June 11, 2026 (St. Helena, CA) — Vineyard 29 today announced the sale of its historic 17.82-acre Aida Vineyard in [...]

Trisaetum

Here are the beautiful new wines by Trisaetum. Today we share one of the outstanding producers of the Willamette Valley. Trisaetum utilizes the talents of fellow Arsenal supporter James Frey. Wines are well-balanced and speak to the AVAs. I love the wines by Frey. He has a tremendous range of wines that he produces and they are all of exceedingly good quality. The new Trisaetum lineup was amazing. I love the 2024 Trisaetum ‘Estates Reserve’ Pinot noir (OB, 95) which is another gorgeous rendition of this wine from a warm vintage.  Learn more about this fantastic Willamette Valley winery at http://www.trisaetum.com Here are the fantastic new wines by Trisaetum.  2024 Trisaetum ‘Willamette Valley’ Pinot Noir - A great edition of this wine, the 2024 Trisaetum ‘Willamette Valley’ Pinot Noir comes off forward and juicy on the palate. Soft on the mouth, with lively acidity, this offers guava and red raspberry notes alongside shades of dried herbs on the palate. Gorgeous now, enjoy o

Canada’s Okanagan and Similkameen Valleys (6) Nk’Mip

Website: https://www.nkmipcellars.com/About-Us This was my second visit to Nk’Mip (pronounced inkameep), an important winery in the south of the Okanagan.

Celebrating a Decade of Truffles at La Toque in Napa this July

An Extremely Rare Château Lafite Rothschild Dinner Previews the Summer Truffle Season on June 18th June 11, 2026 (Napa, CA) — La Toque, the acclaimed Napa Valley restaurant led by [...]

UC Davis Uncorks Second Annual Wine Sale

Both Student-Made and UC Davis-Labeled Wine Available to Publicby Amy Quinton June 11, 2026 — The University of California, Davis, Department of Viticulture and Enology will begin this year’s wine [...]

13th Rosh Pina Wine Fair Returns June 18 with Wine, Food, and Live Music in Israel

June 11, 2026 (Rosh Pina, Israel) — The 13th annual Rosh Pina Wine Fair is set to return in one week, bringing together one of Israel’s signature wine and food [...]

Napa Valley Grapegrowers Announces the 2026 Organic Winegrowing Conference

From the Vineyard to the Future of Organic Farming to include three “Organic Field Days” during the month of July June 11, 2026 (Napa, CA) — Napa Valley Grapegrowers (NVG) will [...]

Moon Distributors and RNDC Announce Agreement for Arkansas Operations

June 11, 2026 (Atlanta, GA & Little Rock, AK) — Moon Distributors and Republic National Distributing Company (RNDC) announced that they have entered into an Asset Purchase Agreement (APA) for Moon Distributors [...]