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Housekeeping: is this website broken for you?
A web developer is not one of my skills. I can change font colours, maybe even align an image. But rebuilding a website that breaks isn’t BAU. So when this website broke earlier in the week, I had to reach into the internet depths and learn a bunch of things to fix it. Long story […] The post Housekeeping: is this website broken for you? appeared first on Australian wine and drinks review .
by Andrew Graham3 viewswinelonger - news
May 22: Sherlock Holmes Day
It's Sherlock Holmes Day. Why today? Because the master detective's creator, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, was born on this day in 1859 in Edinburgh, Scotland. If your a fan of the Holmes stories, you may know that Sherlock was a bit of a sybarite, indulging in stimulative chemicals, pipe tobacco, and booze. He possessed a wide palate when it came to drinking, showing an appreciation for beer, wine, brandy and whisky. But what about Sir Arthur? Did the man behind the legend like a drink? He did. He started drinking port, claret and beer in his early teens while in boarding school and expanded from there. In fact, if you examine his memoirs, it appears Conan merely passed his own drinking and smoking habits to Sherlock. Write about what you know, a wise man once said, and Conan took this sage advice to heart.
by Frank Kelly Rich6 viewstoday-s-reason-to-drink - news
Your 2026 Next Generation Awards winner
Banele Vakele of Tembela Wines is among the most exciting Young Guns to come out of SA. Just named the best overall winner in the Winemag Next Generation Awards 2026, his Chenin and Syrah are on track to become some of the country’s finest examples. Banele’s 2025 Syrah hails from the Polkadraai Hills in Stellenbosch – one […] The post Your 2026 Next Generation Awards winner appeared first on Wine Cellar Plus .
by Margeaux Goosen4 viewsalllocal-winesbanele-vakelechenindarlingpolkadraai-hills - news
Champagne from Michel Genet: Comfort food just got better
A red next to a roaring fire is great, but have you experienced the joy of a cracking Champagne alongside samp and mushroom risotto, Cape Malay curry, a comforting chicken stew, or warm toast and butter? Michel Genet’s Blanc de Blancs Spirit Grand Cru is the floral, pretty, creamy, rich but focused Champagne of dreams, […] The post Champagne from Michel Genet: Comfort food just got better appeared first on Wine Cellar Plus .
by Jolette Steyn-Prior4 viewsallinternational-wineschampagnechardonnaycote-des-blancsgrower-champagne - news
Huet Sec 2024s: Classic, stunning, crystalline
The 2024s from Vouvray’s most famous address are here! It was a tumultuous vintage, but Domaine Huet has drawn on nearly a century of experience to produce three gorgeous Sec Chenins. First up is the original Huet vineyard, Le Haut-Lieu, purchased in 1928. This vintage is pretty and vibrant, showing airy, lemony, apple blossom notes. Cool […] The post Huet Sec 2024s: Classic, stunning, crystalline appeared first on Wine Cellar Plus .
by Jolette Steyn-Prior3 viewsallinternational-wineshuet-clos-du-bourg-sec-2024huet-le-haut-lieu-sec-2024huet-le-mont-sec-2024huet-petillant - news
Truchard Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 Review
This wine is a cabernet sauvignon from Truchard in Carneros near Napa in California. The Carneros region is a little […] The post Truchard Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 Review appeared first on Grape Observer Wine Review .
by Sean Mitchell5 viewswine-reviewscabernet-sauvignoncaliforniacarnerosnapa-valleyred-wine - news
Long-Term Interest in Collectible Bottles Explained
Why Long-Term Interest in Collectible Bottles Matters In the world of fine wine and spirits, attention comes and goes. Certain... The post Long-Term Interest in Collectible Bottles Explained appeared first on Cru Wine Fine Wine & Spirits Merchant .
by jane bachicha4 viewsarticles - news
L’eredità di Carlo Petrini: “Chi semina utopia, raccoglie realtà”. Ci lascia a 76 anni il fondatore di Slow Food
di Slow Food Nella tarda serata di giovedì 21 maggio 2026, presso la sua abitazione, a Bra (Cn), all’età di 76 anni, è mancato Carlo Petrini. Dalla sua grande capacità di visione e dall’amore per il bene comune, per le relazioni tra gli esseri umani, per la natura e la biodiversità sono nati Slow Food […] L'articolo L’eredità di Carlo Petrini: “Chi semina utopia, raccoglie realtà”. Ci lascia a 76 anni il fondatore di Slow Food proviene da insidewine .
by Redazione insidewine2 viewsnon-solo-vino-notizie-e-news - news
Miyajima Brewery Information
Background Miyajima Brewery, also known as Miyajima Beer, is a brewery located on the island of Miyajima, in Hiroshima prefecture. At the time of writing, they are the only brewery… The post Miyajima Brewery Information appeared first on BeerTengoku .
by BeerTengoku Writer1 viewbrewery-infochugoku-breweryhiroshima-brewerymiyajima-beeronline-store - news
Two out of Eight ain't bad
Eight Degrees was one of the first Irish brewers to adopt the high-turnover mode of brewing, supplementing a safe core range with a regular train of specials, crossing all the beer style boundaries and involving all manner of ingredients and collaborators. That ended when the brewery was sold to a multinational, and never came back in this changed era, even now that the original founders are in charge once more. So I'm pleased today to be covering two new Eight Degrees beers. They describe Dolcita as a "tropical IPA", and I've voiced my concerns before about the t-word being rarely indicative of actual tropical fruit flavours. So it goes with this one, but that's not a problem. In lieu of mangoes and pineapples, this 5.7% ABV hazy IPA has a bright pithy bitterness, pushing mandarin zest and lime rind. There's an almost earthy tang on the finish, where the bittering compounds concentrate together on the palate. Despite the haze and the claim of tropicality, this tastes like an IPA from
by noreply@blogger.com (The Beer Nut)2 viewsbojanterdolcitaknockmealdown - news
Nirvana marks 10th anniversary with Grapefruit Lager launch
Nirvana Brewery has bolstered its fruit-forward line-up with Hazy Grapefruit Lager (0.3% ABV), which lines up alongside its highly successful Cloudy Lemon Lager. Its launch coincides with a major surge in popularity for fruit-led beers across all segments of the market. In fact, fruit-flavoured lager sales have climbed by 52.2% YOY in the four weeks...
by Tim1 viewnews - news
Longview Juno Rosato 2025
The latest release of the Longview “Juno” Rosato continuing as a blend. A small amount of Pinot Nero in this year’s blend. A change in labelling, the etched bottle giving […]
by vinonotebook3 viewswine-reviewsadelaide-hillsjunolongviewlongview-juno-rosato-2025mark-saturno - news
Pomegranate Orange Spritz Mocktail
Despite how beautiful it looks, this Pomegranate Orange Mocktail couldn’t be easier to make. A quick muddle of the raspberries, a pour of citrus and fizz, and a gentle stir create a drink perfect for when you want something simple, refreshing, and naturally nourishing and delicious. This vibrant Pomegranate Orange Mocktail Spritz is a delicious... The post Pomegranate Orange Spritz Mocktail appeared first on The Mindful Mocktail .
by Elyona Laygo2 viewsall-mocktailschristmas-mocktailsfallfruity-mocktailswinter - news
Strawberry Chamomile Spritz Mocktail
This light and refreshing Strawberry Chamomile Spritz is incredibly easy to make with just a few simple ingredients. Finish it with your favorite bubbly mixer for a nonalcoholic drink that feels and tastes like strawberry season in every sip. This simple spritz is perfect for strawberry season. Sweet, juicy strawberries pair beautifully with the soft... The post Strawberry Chamomile Spritz Mocktail appeared first on The Mindful Mocktail .
by Natalie Battaglia2 viewsall-mocktailsfruity-mocktailsspringstrawberry-mocktailssummer - news
Emberstone Irish Whiskey Enters India’s Premium Spirits Market
Emberstone Irish Whiskey has entered the Indian market, positioning itself as a premium offering within the country’s fast-growing Irish whiskey segment. The brand is being rolled out across key markets including Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Rajasthan and Goa, targeting regions with strong premium spirits consumption and evolving consumer preferences. The launch is centred on craftsmanship, refinement and a distinctive maturation process designed to differentiate the expression in an increasingly competitive category. Emberstone said the whiskey is triple-distilled and non-chill filtered to preserve its natural character and texture. The spirit is matured in ex-bourbon casks before undergoing finishing in Oloroso sherry and Banyuls wine barrels, a combination intended to deliver additional complexity and depth. According to the brand, the whiskey offers notes of honeyed malt, baked orchard fruits, gentle nuttiness and soft tannins, complemented by aromas of dried fruits, vanill
by admin1 viewnews - news
Try | Lava, vento e nuvole. 8 vini di Tenerife per chiudere gli occhi ed essere lì
A Tenerife il vino non si lascia trovare con facilità. Si confonde con il vento dell’Atlantico, si nasconde tra le pieghe della roccia vulcanica, crea un po’ di disordine negli itinerari, chiede tempo e pazienza. Un’isola spesso vista solo come … continua »
by Simone Di Vito3 viewsprimo-pianosimone-di-vitotentenerifetryvini-artigianali - news
A Not Serious Spotlight on Central Otago Pinot Noir
READ TIME: Two generous pours and cheese board (20-25 minutes) THE CENTRAL DOZEN ‘23 When Carolyn Murray from Central Otago Winegrowers Association (COWA) asked if I wanted to receive a box of 12 Pinot Noir wines to taste, it was pretty easy to accept. No sooner had the ‘woosh’ of the departing ‘yes please’ email left my eardrums, I was overcome by two emotions: imposter syndrome and the guilt of potential waste. SERIOUSLY, YOU WANT ME TO DO WHAT NOW? Who am I to validate the efforts of some of our nation’s top producers? After a little meditation on the purpose of Not Serious Wine Chats I decided, actually — this is exactly what Not Serious Wine Chats is all about. I’m a wine drinker, making me as qualified as the next guy to slug a goodly sip and think about how a wine makes me feel. Also COWA had already enlisted the very qualified taste buds connected to the expert cerebral cortex of Emma Jenkins, Master of Wine, to select the Central Dozen, so really — the pressure was off. Twelve
by written by Morven McAuley3 viewsarticle - news
St Johns Wine Round Puzzle Cabernet Malbec Merlot 2022
Bold and unapologetically rustic, this Bordeaux-style blend offers power and savoury depth in equal doses. Opening with a rush of drunken plums, ripe blackberries and evocative Black Forest cake, savoury notes of charred wood, barbecue smoke and crushed granite build anticipation. Firm and muscular to taste, the dense fruit is wrapped in a sheet of tense, dusty tannins. Structured rather than plush, layers of black pepper spice and charcoal peer through the mid-palate. Some granite-like minerality adds detail, offering tension and focus that carries through to a dry, gripping finish. Sit this beside a slab of protein and you're winning. It's nicely done. 91/100 Region: Blackwood Valley RRP: $40 Source: Sample Winery Website Subscribe to Qwine here Follow: Instagram , LinkedIn and X
by noreply@blogger.com (Unknown)6 views40-502290-94ptsblackwood-valleyblendscabernet-sauvignon - news
Philip Gregan Awarded Lifetime Achievement Honour by The Drinks Business
New Zealand Winegrowers (NZW) Chief Executive Officer Philip Gregan has been awarded a prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award by leading international publication The Drinks Business, recognising his significant contribution to the global wine industry. The award acknowledges Philip’s leadership and influence over more than four decades, during which New Zealand has earned a global reputation for […]
by JB Wine Guy3 viewsnz-wine-news - news
Celebrate Chardonnay Day with British Columbia Wines
Raise a Glass to BC Chardonnay This Chardonnay Day
by Kayla Bordignon3 viewsfeatured-winesbc-wine-news - news
Longview Saturnus Nebbiolo Riserva 2023
Not their most expensvie, but arguably their best. Flagship Nebbiolo here from the Saturno family, the custodians of Longview. Featuring Saturn (Saturnus) etched onto the bottle, the move to screwcap […]
by vinonotebook3 viewswine-reviews2023adelaide-hillslongviewlongview-saturnus-nebbiolo-riserva-2023mark-saturno - news
First Guests at Our New Home – A Great Pair of People and Wine!
First dinner guests on our folding table and folding chairs!! Dining room table and chairs are on backorder however with these two wines to start the dinner off it was not an issue!! My sister Kathy and step father Ben were the guests this evening. Both wines were filtered, double decanted and opened for 4 […]
by mkellywine4 viewsuncategorizedcabernet-franccabernet-sauvignonnapa-valley-cabernet-francnapa-valley-cabernet-sauvignon - news
Why we sued California over winery distribution laws
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U2R2KXNQR1M&list=RDU2R2KXNQR1M&start_radio=1 On February 24, 2026, my co-counsel, Gillian Garrett and I filed suit against the State of California challenging laws that allow California wineries to sell directly to California retailers without using a wholesaler, while denying those same privileges to out-of-state wineries. We believe California’s system violates the dormant Commerce Clause by granting in-state [...]
by Irish Liquor Lawyer1 viewliquor-case-discussion - news
A look at 2025 North Texas production numbers
Click to enlarge. This is the annual update of the breakdown of brewery sizes in North Texas, based on 2025 production data as reported to the Brewers Association (BA) and published in the May/June 2026 issue of The New Brewer . Note, not all brewing companies provide their numbers, and some report statistics combining multiple locations. For 2025, roughly 80% of brewing companies active in North Texas are accounted for in the BA's production report. Data also includes production from breweries that closed during the course of 2025. As a result, the number of entities represented in the chart is not equal to the total number of breweries open and operating at any given time. Inside the numbers: Brewery tiers in North Texas, based on production (shown alphabetically): Regional (> 15,000 bbls) Manhattan Project Beer Co. of Dallas. Large (> 10,000 bbls) Martin House Brewing Co. of Fort Worth. Mid-Size (> 5000 bbls) Co
by noreply@blogger.com (Unknown)2 viewsdallasdentoneconomicsfort-worthmanhattan-project-beer-comartin-house-brewing-co