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Relighting a passion: wine and America on a milestone anniversary

As the US celebrates its 250th anniversary this weekend, where does wine fit into the national mood? Karen MacNeil argues that Americans should take the chance to embrace a longstanding and unique wine culture. The post Relighting a passion: wine and America on a milestone anniversary appeared first on The Drinks Business .

Your Frankly A Bit Too Humid Post-Canada Day 2026 Doldrums Edition Of The Beery News Notes

Happy day after Canada Day! I’ve been hiding in the basement near the air conditioner outlet myself. Because Wednesday days off are the worst of the days off in the schedule, aren’t they. But it’s still a day off for so many so we should not begrudge the lack of mail delivery and all that … Continue reading "Your Frankly A Bit Too Humid Post-Canada Day 2026 Doldrums Edition Of The Beery News Notes"

SipSource: vodka to outpace US spirits market

The vodka category is expected to outperform the core spirits market in the US over the next 12 months, according to a SipSource forecast The post SipSource: vodka to outpace US spirits market appeared first on The Spirits Business .

Diageo sale of East African Breweries is on the rocks

An agreed sale of East African Breweries to Japanese beer maker Asahi has hit a major roadblock as multiple lawsuits have been filed to stop it going through. Ron Emler reports. The post Diageo sale of East African Breweries is on the rocks appeared first on The Drinks Business .

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How Kurt Josef Zalto engineered the Shape of Taste

A wine glass is never neutral, and Josephinenhütte has built an entire philosophy around that idea: The Shape of Taste. At its center is the Josephine collection’s signature bend, a calculated form Kurt Josef Zalto spent 30 years refining through hundreds of prototypes. Mouth blown by hand, each of the ten shapes acts as a … The post How Kurt Josef Zalto engineered the Shape of Taste appeared first on World Of Fine Wine .

Steady Rolling Man tops We Are Beer poll

Steady Rolling Man from DEYA Brewing Co has been voted number one British Beer of 2026 in We Are Beer’s annual Top 50 UK Beer Awards. The award draws votes from a panel of more than 150 beer experts, and over 6,000 drinkers and trade professionals. Now in its third year, the scheme celebrates the best-selling, […] The post Steady Rolling Man tops We Are Beer poll first appeared on Beer Today . The post Steady Rolling Man tops We Are Beer poll appeared first on Beer Today .

LCB’s Jane Renwick on empowering women in drinks logistics

Jane Renwick, fine wine director at LCB, has paved the way for women to thrive and make a difference in a male-dominated industry. The post LCB’s Jane Renwick on empowering women in drinks logistics appeared first on The Drinks Business .

Valdo celebrates 100 years as a Prosecco Superiore pioneer

Long before terroir was discussed on every wine list, Valdo was making wine from Prosecco’s top sites. That combination of respect for heritage and forward thinking has now sustained it for a century. The post Valdo celebrates 100 years as a Prosecco Superiore pioneer appeared first on The Drinks Business .

Twelve Wines, One Remarkable Vintage for Wairarapa Pinot Noir 2024

‘Big Splash, Small Puddle – Twelve Wines.’ One Remarkable Vintage. Wairarapa Pinot Noir 2024. Wairarapa Wine Region has unveiled the first of its inaugural Wairarapa Wine Pinot Noir Selection, a curated case of twelve Pinot Noir wines from the exceptional 2024 vintage, showcasing the diversity, character and quality of one of New Zealand’s most celebrated […]

Discover the great wines of Romagna: Sangiovese, Albana, Rebola and more | Per on Forbes

Romagna is positioning itself to be recognised on the world wine scene both for its red wines and for its white wines. The reds, called Sangiovese di Romagna, are elegant often with a charming cherry fruit. The whites, from the rare albana grape are often substantial food-oriented whites, going under the name Romagna Albana. You […] Continue reading: Discover the great wines of Romagna: Sangiovese, Albana, Rebola and more | Per on Forbes The post Discover the great wines of Romagna: Sangiovese, Albana, Rebola and more | Per on Forbes was originally published on BKWine Magazine and written by Per 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 Om BKWines Vinresor och matresor: Världens bästa vinresor och matresor | BKWine Vinresor On BKWine’s Wine Phot

Lakedown collaboration for new era of Brewser

Brewser, the direct-from-brewery beer subscription, is re-introducing itself to UK drinkers with a simple promise: the beer in the box comes straight from the brewery that made it, as fresh as beer gets, and tastes better for it. Every month, members discover a different independent UK brewery, with the beer shipped straight from that brewery’s […] The post Lakedown collaboration for new era of Brewser first appeared on Beer Today . The post Lakedown collaboration for new era of Brewser appeared first on Beer Today .

A new look at Domaine de la Mordorée

When tasting for the last Châteauneuf-du-Pape Report, I had the pleasure of a visit at Domaine de la Mordorée. As is often the case in the region, while they produce Châteauneuf wines, they aren’t located in Châteauneuf proper, but instead, across the Rhône in the village of Tavel which is famed for its unique style of rosé wines. Mordorée produces CdP there, as well as Tavel, Lirac, Côtes du Rhône, and a couple of Vin de France just to keep things interesting. The winery was originally founded by father and […] For full access, please log in or purchase a subscription.

The Tonic & Mixer Masters 2026 medal winners

Flavour innovations and evolving drinking patterns mean tonics and mixers are more than able to stand on their own in a world of spirits The post The Tonic & Mixer Masters 2026 medal winners appeared first on The Spirits Business .

Heritage Railway Teams Up with Kent Vineyard for a Special Day Out

Visitors can now combine the romance of vintage rail travel with the taste of English wine, thanks to a new partnership between Spa Valley Railway and Biddenden Vineyards, one of the region’s best-loved vineyards. The collaboration offers guests an added incentive to make a full day of exploring the High Weald, travelling by heritage train…

Beer In Ads #5281: New Lebanon’s Special Brew Of Bock Beer For The 4th Of July

Two years ago I decided to concentrate on Bock ads for awhile. Bock, of course, may have originated in Germany, in the town of Einbeck. Because many 19th century American breweries were founded by German immigrants, they offered a bock at certain times of the year, be it Spring, Easter, Lent, Christmas, or what have […]

What’s Brewing at Brewer’s Friend – July 2, 2026

Here’s a look at what’s been happening at Brewer’s Friend over the past month. Check out the latest and greatest recipes, styles, ingredients, and more. Trending Styles 1 American Wheat Beer 6 American IPA 2 Irish Red Ale 7 Munich Helles 3 Märzen 8 American Pale Ale 4 American Lager 9 […] The post What’s Brewing at Brewer’s Friend – July 2, 2026 first appeared on Brewer's Friend .

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‘It’s time to let the hippo do the talking’

Lost and Grounded Brewers have unveiled a new brand identity, reflecting both the evolution of the brewery over the past decade and the changing beer landscape. The new designs for cans and keg badges will begin appearing on shelves and bars across the UK over the coming weeks, as existing packaging is phased out. Since its inception in 2016, […] The post ‘It’s time to let the hippo do the talking’ first appeared on Beer Today . The post ‘It’s time to let the hippo do the talking’ appeared first on Beer Today .

Clotaire Michal | Nervi, spigoli e compiutezza del Beaujolais

Secondo appuntamento organizzato da Etica Distribuzione per degustare alcuni dei suoi produttori attraverso una lettura trasversale di annate e cuvée. Stesso posto, stesso anfitrione, il padrone di casa Luca Martini (la lista dei suoi premi l’abbiamo fatta nel post su … continua »

Stewart Brewing, St Giles Scotch Ale, 5%

I do like a Scotch Ale. Perhaps it’s fading memories of youthful drinking of 70 & 80 Shillings Ale. Memories can sometimes be a bit unreliable however – as I found out with St Giles Scotch Ale. It ticked all the right boxes. A Craft Brewery on the outskirts of Edinburgh. A dark looking beer … Continue reading Stewart Brewing, St Giles Scotch Ale, 5% →

Chassenay d’Arce souffle ses 70 bougies

Soixante-dix ans après que cinq vignerons audacieux ont décidé d’unir leurs destins au cœur de la Côte des Bar, le champagne Chassenay d’Arce, célèbre un double anniversaire : celui de sa création et du succès d’un modèle coopératif exemplaire. Créée un 15 juin en 1956, la maison de vignerons Chassenay d’Arce est née de la conviction […] Cet article Chassenay d’Arce souffle ses 70 bougies est apparu en premier sur Terre de Vins .

Invivo & Graham Norton Blend 13th Vintage of Their NZ Sauvignon Blanc

Invivo & Graham Norton Blend 13th Vintage of their New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc in Historic London Wine Cellars, Amid record heatwave in the UK’s capital city This week, during record UK temperatures, Graham Norton joined Invivo winemakers Rob Cameron and Tim Lightbourne – who had traveled over from New Zealand – in the cool, historic […]

Naga “Full Proof” Kingdom of Siam 10YO Thailand Rum – Review

Naga’s full proof 62.3% ten year old rum from Thailand, is the one that lies at the core of all the others in the range. For the standard 10YO, they diluted it to 40%. For the “Shani” version, they aged it an additional year in P/X. But for my money, had they simply started out [Click here for the full review...]