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news2026-05-21
Sober Wedding Tips: The Ultimate Guide to Wedding Season Without Alcohol
Sober Wedding Tips! Whether you’re sober, sober curious, or just skipping alcohol for the night, navigating weddings without drinking can feel overwhelming! Champagne toasts and open bars can be a lot. But you don’t need alcohol to fully enjoy the party. This guide has everything you need to feel confident, celebrate fully, and wake up feeling amazing. Here’s my ultimate guide to showing up, having fun, and sipping something fabulous with some sober wedding tips! Step 1: Own Your Choice to...
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Two top-level indie black Glenlivets, 35 years apart
Glenlivet 18 yo 1972/1990 (54.9%, Cadenhead, black dumpy, 75cl) Speyside (GL) 16 yo ‘Exceptional Cask #7’ (57.1%, Signatory Vintage, 100 Proof series, 1st fill oloroso hogshead, 2024)
by Serge Valentin0 views
news2026-05-20
Dallas Dhu, Benromach, Glenlochy (G&M CC Heritage)
Gordon & MacPhail is launching the Connoisseurs Choice Heritage Collection , a new way of celebrating George Urquhart. He launched the Connoisseurs Choice range in 1968, providing enthusiasts the opportunity to try whisky from distilleries that were rarely available as single malts. In a way the new Heritage series has a similar approach: when was the last time you tried a new Dallas Dhu or Glenlochy?For this occasion G&M is reviving the old map label which adorned the series between 1988 and 1996. For more information on the evolution of the series, check this WhiskyAuctioneer article.It's remarkable that most of the whiskies on offer today were already bottled as far back as 2021. I assume they are leftovers / reworks of previous bottlings, or simply casks with a very small yield that didn't have a clear destination at that time. Only 100 sets will be available, brought together in a nice wooden case. You can now register your interest to buy volume 1 - other volumes will follow late
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news2026-05-20
Il tempo e il Sangiovese: la verticale di Ruello racconta il nuovo corso del Chianti Classico
di Luciano Pignataro Luigi Frascino è un imprenditore affermato nel settore della finanza che ha deciso, nel 2017, di creare un'azienda vitivinicola. Non è il primo e non sarà l’ultimo caso di investimenti in questo comparto da parte di persone che, dopo aver avuto successo in altri campi, scelgono a un certo punto di dedicarsi alla produzione di vino. Alcuni commettono l’errore di andare di fretta; altri, invece, comprendono la necessità di dare tempo al tempo e di avviare un progetto che solo nel lungo periodo, e con continui aggiustamenti, potrà far rientrare l’investimento e, magari, produrre margini di guadagno. Da questo approccio dipende la selezione dei diversi progetti sul mercato: alcuni investitori, stanchi di aspettare, ne escono cercando di vendere e recuperare il capitale; altri, al contrario, ne fanno una questione di orgoglio e di passione. Luigi Frascino – napoletano trapiantato a Verona, dove ha acquisito il ristorante Da Ruggiero a pochi passi dall’ingresso Cangrande
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news2026-05-20
Ruby Magdalena Vineyards
Marty Johnson of Ruby Magdalena Vineyards Photos Coutesy of Marty Johnson Montana is not typically associated with fine wine.  But that is where Marty Johnson discovered his passion for wine in the 1970s.  He was a forestry student at the University of Montana, and cultivated a friendship with the owner of a local wine shop.  The shop was a source of affordable wines from around the world, and Marty tasted many, while also reading books on wine and wine history.  The bottle that made him fall in love with wine is one he held on to for over 2 decades for a special occasion.  It was a 1973 Veuve Cliquot La Grande Dame, and he can still remember how it tasted and felt in his mouth.   In 2005, Marty and his wife Ryan moved to WA state where Marty worked for three different wineries, while also starting his own vineyard and label.  Marty and Ryan planted their first grapes in 2007, and they received a winery license in 2014 for their Ruby Magdalena Vi
by Marji Morgan0 views
news2026-05-20
📺The Rioja Carlos Calls “Iconic”
What makes a wine truly iconic?In this episode of Got Somme, Master Sommelier Carlos Santos and Angus O'Loughlin open a bottle from one of the most historic ...
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news2026-05-20
Did Wild Turkey Just Pull A Springsteen?
Here's the thing about Wild Turkey. The brand has always meant something. Not just good whiskey — accessible good whiskey. Wild Turkey 101 is one of the best values in bourbon, full stop.
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news2026-05-20
Cooks Lot Allotment 666 Pinot Gris 2025
Revelations, 13:18: “Here is wisdom. Let him that hath understanding count the number of the beast: for it is the number of a man; and his number is Six hundred […]
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news2026-05-20
Afternoon Brief, May 20
WEDNESDAY, MAY 20 TRENDING STORY Future of Wine Shipping Rests on Ohio It’s up to Ohio legislators now to decide the next stage in the battle over interstate wine shipping [...]
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Sallier de la Tour: A Historic Sicilian Estate Committed to Sustainability
The Wining Hour: History of the Estate Sallier de La Tour, home to the La Monaca winery, near Palermo, Sicily, traces its origins to 1909. The history is most fascinating. Its story intertwined with another influential Sicilian wine family in 1956, when Paolo Sallier de La Tour married Costanza Tasca d’Almerita. The winery historically cultivated Sicilia’s native grape varieties, as well as carefully selected international grapes. However, Filiberto, Paolo’s son, later steered the estate toward exploring the potential of Syrah in the island’s unique terroir. In 2008, the estate became part of the broader holdings of the historic Tasca d’Almerita family, which took stewardship of the property. Since then, the estate has balanced noble heritage with modern winemaking and sustainability, honoring both land and legacy. Terroir Tenuta Sallier de la Tour is within the Monreale DOC in northwest Sicily, a landscape where Mediterranean sun, sea breezes, and varied soil types give grapes a uniqu
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news2026-05-20
Wenzel Distillery Sherry Barrel Finished Bourbon, Batch 2
I’d like to thank Wenzel Distillery and their PR team for providing this sample with no strings attached. As I am an old man, I know a lot of old songs. And as much as it pains me to realize this, the 1980s were 40 years ago. Which is an objectively long time. There was an old song by a band called Cinderella, that was popular when I was a young lad titled Don't Know What You Got (Till It's Gone). And we are living that in the BourbonGuy household this week. We recently got new neighbors on one side of our house. We live in a tightly packed neighborhood, but what made it lovely were all the trees in everyone’s yards. It made it easy to pretend that our houses were further apart than they really were. Well, this week, the new neighbors to the south took down their three extremely large maples. Which sucked for us since they provided shade and, more importantly, privacy from the neighbors beyond them. It was sad and has us trying to figure out how to replace the effect. But it does provi
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news2026-05-20
Wines of Georgia Poised to Expand Despite Turbulent Market Conditions
Global wine experts gathered during the country’s debut National Wine Day demonstrate category growth and potential across borders, generations, and demographics. May 20, 2026 (Tbilisi, Georgia) — Wines of Georgia, [...]
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Bluebird Hill Cellars Reopens Renovated Tasting Room with Major Upgrades
Willamette Valley Estate Debuts Redesigned Space Under New Ownership of Longtime Fans May 20, 2026 (Monroe, OR) — Bluebird Hill Cellars, the boutique Pinot Noir and Chardonnay estate perched at [...]
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news2026-05-20
Il vino delle isole minori: storie di resistenza, vento e sale
Il fascino della viticoltura marina risiede nella capacità di raccontare storie di resistenza, vento e sale attraverso un calice di vino. Le isole minori del Mediterraneo custodiscono un patrimonio enologico straordinario, dove la vite è il simbolo di un’alleanza secolare tra l’uomo e una natura tanto spettacolare quanto impervia. In questi ecosistemi delimitati dal mare, […] L'articolo Il vino delle isole minori: storie di resistenza, vento e sale proviene da La Stanza del vino .
by Michelangelo Tagliente4 views
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news2026-05-20
Little Engine Wines Launches Vineyard Terrace for 2026
LITTLE ENGINE WINES OPENS VINEYARD TERRACE FOR THE 2026 SEASON A New Evening Lakeside Lounge Experience Debuts on the Naramata Bench Little Engine Wines has officially opened its Vineyard Terrace for the season, introducing a new evening lounge experience where the lake, the vines, and golden hour come together on the Naramata Bench. The Vineyard ... Read more The post Little Engine Wines Launches Vineyard Terrace for 2026 first appeared on My VanCity .
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news2026-05-20
INSIDER DEAL! 61% OFF Miner The Iliad White Wine
91-93 points and DISCOUNTED $26 a bottle! Don’t miss this mini-vertical of a very Rhone-like and age-worthy white blend from ... Read more
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news2026-05-20
The Rich Range of Sauvignon Blanc Expressions in New Zealand Is Underrated
by Andrew ChalkOn the WSET (Wine & Spirits Education Trust) Level 3 blind tasting exam, it is quite likely the white wine to be tasted is a New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc. The island country sits alone in the South Pacific Ocean and has developed its wine industry with a singular cast of mind. Sauvignon Blanc is widely grown and, in stereotypical parlance, produces wines of vibrant acidity, citable citrus fruits, and herbaceous aromatic notes. This Occum’s Razor will not just pin down the Kiwi wine
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The Perfect Purée of Napa Valley Acquires Strongwater, Expanding Its Craft Offerings
Find both product families together at Bar Convent Brooklyn, June 9–10 in NYC May 20, 2026 (Napa Valley, CA) — The Perfect Purée of Napa Valley, the leading U.S. producer [...]
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news2026-05-20
🎧📺When Simplicity Drives Success: How Banshee Bucked The Trends of The Bar Industry | The Buildout
At a time when many new cocktail bars are chasing acclaim with high-tech techniques and elaborate presentations, Jen Murphy went in the opposite direction: p...
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news2026-05-20
Webinar to Discuss the Risk of Sulfur Fungicide Toxicity in Washington Vineyards
Register for June 10 WAVEx webinar May 20, 2026 (Seattle, WA) — The wine industry is invited to register for an upcoming webinar focused on the risk of sulfur phytotoxicity [...]
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A Week’s Round-up of Vancouver’s Wine Events
Last week I had the pleasure of attending three events celebrating wine, terroir, and the artisans who work their magic. May 11 Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG and Tuscan IGP/DOP Walk About On Monday afternoon, I attended a masterclass and walk-around tasting featuring select wines from Montepulciano’s renowned Vino Nobile di Montepulciano appellation. Montepulciano has ... Read more The post A Week’s Round-up of Vancouver’s Wine Events first appeared on My VanCity .
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news2026-05-20
The Importance of Being… Torino: International Conference on the Protection of PGIs, PDOs and Trademarks Containing Geographical Names
May 26th, 2026 / 10:00 AM – 5:30 PMScalo Vallino – University of Turin – Via Nizza 40 – TURIN May 20, 2026 (Turin, Italy) — The Consorzio del Vermouth di Torino [...]
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Champagne Billecart-Salmon
Here are the stunning 2013 new releases by Champagne Billecart-Salmon. With great pleasure I share the wines of Billecart-Salmon one of the outstanding smaller producers in Champagne. They control an estate of 100 hectares, obtaining grapes from an area spanning 300 hectares across 40 crus of the Champagne region. The majority of the grapes used for vinification come from a radius of 20km around Epernay, where the Grand Crus of Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier and Chardonnay co-exist, in the vineyards of the Montagne de Reims, the Vallée de la Marne and the Côte des Blancs. Now in its seventh generation, the house was initially formed with the marriage of 1818 when Nicolas François Billecart and Elisabeth Salmon in 1818. This remains a family winery since the beginning with Louis Salmon, brother of Elisabeth and a passionate oenologist, getting involved in the creation of the wines. They have a range of wines including their flagship ‘Nicolas Billecart’ and the two world-class champagnes
by Owen Bargreen2 views
news2026-05-20
Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits Announces Expanded Distribution Agreement with Jackson Family Wines
Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits Announces Expanded Distribution Agreement with Jackson Family Wines
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Sober Wedding Tips: The Ultimate Guide to Wedding Season Without Alcohol

Two top-level indie black Glenlivets, 35 years apart

Dallas Dhu, Benromach, Glenlochy (G&M CC Heritage)

Il tempo e il Sangiovese: la verticale di Ruello racconta il nuovo corso del Chianti Classico

Ruby Magdalena Vineyards

📺The Rioja Carlos Calls “Iconic”

Did Wild Turkey Just Pull A Springsteen?

Cooks Lot Allotment 666 Pinot Gris 2025

Afternoon Brief, May 20

Sallier de la Tour: A Historic Sicilian Estate Committed to Sustainability

Wenzel Distillery Sherry Barrel Finished Bourbon, Batch 2

Wines of Georgia Poised to Expand Despite Turbulent Market Conditions

Bluebird Hill Cellars Reopens Renovated Tasting Room with Major Upgrades

Il vino delle isole minori: storie di resistenza, vento e sale

Little Engine Wines Launches Vineyard Terrace for 2026

INSIDER DEAL! 61% OFF Miner The Iliad White Wine

The Rich Range of Sauvignon Blanc Expressions in New Zealand Is Underrated

The Perfect Purée of Napa Valley Acquires Strongwater, Expanding Its Craft Offerings

🎧📺When Simplicity Drives Success: How Banshee Bucked The Trends of The Bar Industry | The Buildout

Webinar to Discuss the Risk of Sulfur Fungicide Toxicity in Washington Vineyards

A Week’s Round-up of Vancouver’s Wine Events

The Importance of Being… Torino: International Conference on the Protection of PGIs, PDOs and Trademarks Containing Geographical Names

Champagne Billecart-Salmon

Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits Announces Expanded Distribution Agreement with Jackson Family Wines