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St John's Road Reserve Blood & Courage Shiraz 2023
Possessing more polish than its little sibling , this St John's Road Reserve Blood & Courage Shiraz is commendable and will find its people. Curiously, there is little detail about the vine age or calibre of the vineyard, so the $90 price point is a hard sell. From what I've seen, although it is a good enough wine, it rests uncomfortably (in my opinion) with those big dollars beside its name. I can only review what details I have at hand and what's in the glass, so here goes... Firm with a respectable length, dark plums and black cherries drive the fruit profile. Cured meats, charcoal and earthy vibes are partnered by woodsy and barbecue rub spices. Dusty, chewy tannins bring it home and elevate the interest factor. Drinking well over a couple of days, I'd suggest decanting now, but this will age comfortably for a decade+ 93/100 Region: Barossa RRP: $90 Source: Sample Winery Website Subscribe to Qwine here Follow: Instagram , LinkedI
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Top 12 from 2024 - Gimblett Gravels wines announced
What a vintage. The 2024 top 12 reds from Gimblett Gravels in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand, have been announced and independent taster Andrew Caillard MW describes the wines from the 2024 vintage in Gimblett Gravels Wine Growing District® (GGWD) as "An embarrassment of richness.” The wines are selected via a blind tasting led by Master of Wine Andrew Caillard, the 2024 AVS represents the best of the vintage. Now in its 17th year, the initiative ensures influential wine media and market lead...
by Joelle Thomson1 view - news
East Dallas Brewing Co. no longer in development
Image credit: East Dallas Brewing Co. The principals behind the highly-anticipated East Dallas Brewing Co. have decided to cease development on the venture which had targeted the city's popular Lower Greenville neighborhood. First announced in early 2024 by a founding group consisting of John Mitchell, Michael Stone and Andrew Huerter, the company had begun to introduce itself by way of collaborations with Lakewood Brewing Co. and Intrinsic Smokehouse & Brewery, both of Garland. From there, East Dallas last poured preview beers at the 2025 Big Texas Beer Fest. As for the future, Huerter currently has eyes on a new beer project, the details of which will be revealed once due diligence has been completed. Prior to more recent stints with Oak Highlands Brewery of Dallas and Rahr & Sons Brewing Co. of Fort Worth, Huerter was the head brewer at BrainDead Brewing of Dallas, which closed in November 2021.
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Knappstein Unearthed Malbec 2025
Wine review: Knappstein Unearthed Malbec 2025 *]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(–header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]” dir=”auto” tabindex=”-1″ data-turn-id=”request-WEB:bd6b5667-24b3-44ff-8ed5-bcd94af8b95b-14″ data-testid=”conversation-turn-6″ data-scroll-anchor=”true” data-turn=”assistant”> Recently, I tried the Knappstein Unearthed Malbec 2025, and it is a great food wine. Malbec… The post Knappstein Unearthed Malbec 2025 appeared first on The Cheeky Vino wine blog .
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Glenugie vs Glenury
Glenugie 15 yo 1977/1993 (63.6%, Scotch Malt Whisky Society, #99.3) Glenury Royal 1970/2026 (62.4%, OB, Rare Series, 232 bottles)
by Serge Valentin0 views - news
Zodiac series: Clynelish, Glenlossie, Laphroaig, Croftengea
The Whisky Exchange presented a second quartet of whiskies from the Zodiac series . We tried four whiskies in February already - after this one more batch will follow. My own sign turns out to be translated as Clynelish... Clynelish 10 yo 2015 (52,8%, The Whisky Exchange 'The Zodiac' 2025, bourbon barrel #51246, 255 btl.) Nose: lots of crisp green apples and lemons, candle wax, along with subtle vegetative undertones. Light chalk. Perhaps a little pineapple or yellow plum. Then a little icing sugar and sweet cucumber lemonade. Mouth: a simple but very enjoyable combination of sweet and tart fruits (kiwi, banana, apple, gooseberry) with beeswax and a pinch of pepper. The cask made it a bit sweeter than I expected, but also really pleasant. Plain malty notes. Hints of vanilla and grapefruit. Finish: medium long, with added zesty notes and a subtle grassy touch along with sweet wax.Still young, so complexity is not the highest. That said, it's a perfectly lovable spirit with all the
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This Oregon Winery Brings The Wright Stuff To Carlton
Reviews: Ken Wright Cellars, Sparkman Cellars, X Novo, Wine of the Week
by Editor4 viewsfrom-the-webfrom-the-web-featured - news
Podere L’Assunta - Costa del Pievano Toscana IGT 2020
di Stefano Tesi Chi pensa che un contradaiolo non possa avere (ipse Giacomo Sensi dixit) un approccio illuministico al vino dovrà ricredersi: questo Sangiovese 100% fatto in bio a 400 mt sulle colline senesi, fermentato in acciaio e affinato due anni in botti da 10 hl. E' buono, bello, elegante e piacerebbe pure a Diderot.
by noreply@blogger.com (Andrea Petrini)1 view - news
🎧📺Parallel 44 Winery Isaac Johnson Vino Lingo Video
This week on our Vino Lingo segment we feature Isaac Johnson, Cellar Hand, Parallel 44 Winery, Kewaunee, Wisconsin, defining the term “Rubbin’ Buds”. Learn ...
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Wohlfert Craft Distillery Just Got HOT! TAIL PIPE Jalapeno – Flavored Vodka Officially the Best Flavored Vodka in the World
In the ADI International Spirits Competition, Wohlfert’s TAIL PIPE Is Awarded Double Gold and Best of Category May 28, 2026 (Snohomish, WA) — The American Distilling Institute (ADI) annually hosts [...]
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Alamitos Vineyards Sweeps the 2026 International Women’s Wine Competition with Double Gold, Two Golds, and Best of Class Honors
San Jose winery earns top honors, including Best of Class and Best Port, at one of the wine industry’s most prestigious competitions May 28, 2026 (San Jose, CA) — Alamitos [...]
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📺Why White Rioja Is Suddenly Exploding
Artadi Viñas de Gaín (Rioja) Blanco 2020Link to the wine: https://www.winex.com/artadi-vinas-de-gain-rioja-blanco-2020.htmlJoin our Daily Email Offer List: h...
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🎧Ep 2695 spiders regenerative viticulture and climate change with daniel fabbro of san polino in montalcino clubhouse ambassadors corner
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Afternoon Brief, May 28
CDFA Responding to GWSS Found on Plants Sold at Northern California Costcos: The California Department of Food and Agriculture’s Pierce’s Disease Control Program (PDCP) is working with Costco Wholesale and county agricultural officials after invasive glassy-winged sharpshooter (GWSS) insects were found on grapevine shipments sold at select Costco locations in Northern California between April 21 and May 19...
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Napa Winery With Several 100-Point Red Wines Releases Promising White Wine
Flowers, leaves, dry earth and bark were intoxicating while impressionistic images of trees and scrub zipped by and billowy cloud formations peaked here and there through the top of the canopies created by majestic, towering trees; the fiercely beating heart … Continue reading → The post Napa Winery With Several 100-Point Red Wines Releases Promising White Wine appeared first on Dame Wine .
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New role for WineAmerica executive director puts a lot of issues squarely on his plate
The impact of cuts to agencies and funding and the push to add regulations to the sale of THC-infused beverages are two of the topics he talked about.
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Henri Boillot Bourgogne Rouge 2018 Review
From top producer Henri Boillot, this Bourgogne rouge is from the 2018 vintage. The 2018 vintage is a warm vintage […] The post Henri Boillot Bourgogne Rouge 2018 Review appeared first on Grape Observer Wine Review .
by Sean Mitchell4 viewswine-reviewsbourgogneburgundyfrancepinot-noirred-wine - news
Scotland’s Best Single Malt Scotch Whiskies: 5 Top Value Bottles from Every Region
If you’re new to single malt Scotch whisky and you’ve only tried one or two, you might assume they all taste the same. They’re just single malts, right? How could ... Visit Man of Many for the full post.
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Maison Mittal Releases Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Cuvée
The limited-production release introduces Maison Mittal’s Bordeaux program across Saint-Émilion and Paso Robles’ Willow Creek District May 28, 2026 (Paso Robles, CA) — Maison Mittal, the collector-focused wine portfolio by [...]
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Trading Brew Decks
Within the beer industry its not uncommon to see blue collar brewers trading places regionally, across the country, or even internationally. On a micro scale, even Portland’s tight-knit beer industry see’s fairly frequent change of Brewers between local companies, but as of late there has been more notable brewing position shifts than usual resulting in an interesting and exciting shuffling of the deck. Nate Rajski at the 2026 Oregon Beer Awards Nate Rajski , was head brewer at StormBreaker Brewing where he has worked for the past 7 years, has accepted a newly created head brewer role at St. Helens, Oregon’s Crooked Creek Brewery . Rajski decided to make the move to be closer to his home in Scappoose and a change of pace. Crooked Creek owner and brewer Dave Lauridsen is handling the growing business as their restaurant and taproom gets busier and St. Helens becomes more popular and needed some help in the brewery. “Crooked Creek keeps a very well rounded taplist these days, always havi
by Ezra Johnson-Greenough2 viewsindustry-newsoregon - news
📺Fayard Wines Julien Fayard
During my recent tour meeting Coombsville AVA winemakers, I spent some time with Julien Fayard at his tasting room in downtown Napa. The interview starts qui...
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📺A $24k STOLEN DRC?! 99-Point Rioja, Radikon, Loosen GG & The World’s Best Rosé! 🍷
Welcome back to Wine Unfiltered! 🍷Tom and Wade are taking their palates on a world tour! This week, it’s an all-international episode as we crack open some ...
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Oak & Stone opens first Texas franchise in McKinney
Photos © Brian Brown/Beer in Big D. A new craft kitchen with "loaded taps" is encouraging patrons to make pour decisions, now that it's open in a recently-built retail center at 8575 W. University Dr. (U.S. 380) in McKinney. First founded in 2015, Oak & Stone is a Florida-based concept under the Artistry Restaurants banner featuring a self-pour tapwall experience. As of now, the company has eight locations in Florida, with McKinney being the first one established in Texas. It won't be the last, though, since another locale is set to open later this year in Addison. A sign declaring that "Beer Tastes Better in McKinney" is the first thing you'll notice when entering the new North Texas spot, which consists of around 6,000 square feet. Seating options are split between the indoor public space, and a covered patio section outdoors. On the consumables, the food menu at Oak & Stone has an elevated pub grub feel (apps, wings, pizzas, burgers/handhelds, salads), but the centerpiece of
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Long Trail Brewing Celebrates National Trails Day with Record-Breaking “Realllly Long Trail Pack,” Conservation Efforts, and New Hiking Rewards Program
The campaign honors Vermont’s iconic Long Trail and encourages people to get outside, Take A Hike! and enjoy a great beer afterwards PRESS RELEASE / May 28, 2026 (Bridgewater […]
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