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Tales of the Cocktail Foundation Announces Top 10 U.S. Nominees for the 2026 Spirited Awards
NEW ORLEANS, LA (May 19, 2026) — Tales of the Cocktail Foundation (TOTCF) is proud to announce the Top 10 International Nominees for the 20th annual Spirited Awards®. Since its inception in 2007, the Spirited Awards has become one of the world’s highest-regarded honors in the drinks industry, celebrating outstanding individuals, establishments, products, media, and Read more... The post Tales of the Cocktail Foundation Announces Top 10 U.S. Nominees for the 2026 Spirited Awards appeared first on Tales of the Cocktail Foundation .
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🎧216: Meredith Saboraria – Livermore Valley and Valle de Guadalupe
This episode features Livermore Valley winemaker and consultant Meredith Saboraria for a wide-ranging conversation recorded on location in the heart of the appellation. A proud self-described "Livermoron," Meredith traces her path from tasting room work in the late 1990s to earning her Viticulture and Enology degree at Las Positas College and building her consulting business, Barrel Down Wine Services. Along the way, she paints a vivid portrait of Livermore's wine country — from the outsized influence of Wente and Measure D on land preservation, to the region's sandy loam soils, marine-influenced climate, and its newly adopted signature varietals: Cabernet Franc and Sauvignon Blanc. She also shares candid insights into the valley's growing community of female winemakers and the collective they've built to support one another. The conversation then shifts to winemaking craft, with Meredith diving deep on the challenges of working with high-acid Barbera, her philosophy of balance over ma
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Trader Joe’s Grand Reserve Oak Knoll District Merlot Review
A nice cheeseburger wine! We review the Trader Joe’s Grand Reserve Oak Knoll District Merlot Lot 148. Merlot from the ... Read more
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Bronco Wine Co. Continues its Company-Wide Evolution with the Revitalization of Legacy Brands Rosenblum and Cycles Gladiator
Bronco Wine Co. Continues its Company-Wide Evolution with the Revitalization of Legacy Brands Rosenblum and Cycles Gladiator
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Moderation, the real landing point: the boom of mid-strength
The evolution of moderation and the boom of the mid-strength bracket where emerging demand is concentrated. L'articolo Moderation, the real landing point: the boom of mid-strength proviene da Wine Meridian .
by Emanuele Fiorio3 viewsenglish-news - news
Italianity: The Culture of Italian Wine Talk (Commonwealth Club)
What If the Real Measure of Italian Wine Was Soul, Not Scores? “In a world measured by scores, what if the real measure was soul?” That was the soul-searching question that set the tone for an incredible evening at the Commonwealth Club World Affairs in […] The post Italianity: The Culture of Italian Wine Talk (Commonwealth Club) appeared first on Wine Oh! TV .
by Wine Oh! TV4 viewspresscommonwealth-club-world-affairsitalian-wine - news
Gen Z doesn’t need convincing to drink wine
Decanter's Wine Challenge, read between the lines: five considerations that shouldn't be ignored. L'articolo Gen Z doesn’t need convincing to drink wine proviene da Wine Meridian .
by Veronica Zin3 viewsenglish-news - news
The Biggest Themes Defining Wine Sales Right Now
The wine industry isn’t standing still—and neither were the conversations at this year’s Wine Sales Symposium. The mood surrounding the wine industry has shifted noticeably over the past year. Headlines [...]
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Konstantin Baum MW: “It is us wine nerds who talk about lighter wines. Most of the market is looking for something else”
The German Master of Wine analyses the gap between the wine industry's narrative and real consumer behaviour: while a niche audience is looking for freshness and lower alcohol, the broader market is still driven by price, recognisability and immediate pleasure. L'articolo Konstantin Baum MW: “It is us wine nerds who talk about lighter wines. Most of the market is looking for something else” proviene da Wine Meridian .
by Stefano Montibeller3 viewsenglish-news - news
The winery shop is one of the weakest points in wine tourism
Visual merchandising for wine shops: why every square metre of your retail space could be worth far more than it is today. L'articolo The winery shop is one of the weakest points in wine tourism proviene da Wine Meridian .
by Lavinia Furlani3 viewsenglish-news - news
Treasury investor presses for overhaul as strategy day approaches
Treasury investor presses for overhaul as strategy day approaches
by Editor4 viewsfrom-the-webfrom-the-web-featured - news
Ohmygod–Part 2 Karma is a Bit…
OK, I really mean it this time… For those long-term readers of this blog, you are no doubt familiar with Ohmygod, a client that I had for three weeks of bike trips in Europe. I started recounting this story way … Continue reading →
by the drunken cyclist6 viewstravelbike-trips-in-francebikingcyclingeiffel-towereurope - news
In the winery story, the body speaks before words do
The 93% of what a visitor perceives doesn't come through content. It comes through the voice, the pause, the gaze. Yet those who work in hospitality keep preparing almost exclusively on what to say. L'articolo In the winery story, the body speaks before words do proviene da Wine Meridian .
by Lavinia Furlani3 viewsenglish-news - news
Wanted: professionals for wine tourism, but on the right terms. The wine sector looks in the mirror
Weekends, languages, tastings, logistics and salami to slice: the impossible profile the wine industry seeks at minimum wage. Testimonies from those who work in the sector… or try to. L'articolo Wanted: professionals for wine tourism, but on the right terms. The wine sector looks in the mirror proviene da Wine Meridian .
by Lavinia Furlani3 viewsenglish-news - news
“The product will take care of it”
The most expensive sentence an Italian wine entrepreneur can say in 2026. L'articolo “The product will take care of it” proviene da Wine Meridian .
by Fabio Piccoli3 viewsenglish-news - news
Wine is not in crisis. It’s falling behind the consumer
Wine's decline in the United States coexists with the growth of more agile, understandable, and occasion-based categories: the future runs through relevance, not nostalgia. L'articolo Wine is not in crisis. It’s falling behind the consumer proviene da Wine Meridian .
by Fabio Piccoli3 viewsenglish-news - news
Small wineries, big crossroads
Distribution or disintermediation: the provocative lesson from Jim Silver. L'articolo Small wineries, big crossroads proviene da Wine Meridian .
by Fabio Piccoli3 viewsenglish-news - news
botti da orbi rum variations: guyana 2004 High proof (2025, velier, 50%)
Continuano le nostre scorribande nei sentieri avventurosi del rum, dove non siamo a nostro agio ma sappiamo divertirci, come quando ci capitano delle feste in cui si balla. Oggi una chicca dal mostruoso caveau di Velier e di Luca Gargano, uno che di rum in fondo qualcosa ci capisce, dai… Trattasi di blend di differenti… Continue reading →
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Bookstore Brewing
Parris Filbert’s next chapter
by Don Tse2 viewsprofilebeerbookstore-brewingliquor-martmr-biltongloaf-and-honey - news
Worthy Park Select Rum
Paul Senft reviews Worthy Park Select Rum in the "Angel's Share" section of the May 2026 issue of "Got Rum?" magazine.
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Yes, we use AI at BKWine. Here’s how
We use artificial intelligence (AI) in our work. The use of AI is a hotly debated topic, especially in writing and journalism. Will AI destroy journalism? Is AI a useful tool? Is it perhaps even a danger to society? At BKWine, we use AI quite extensively. But we do not use AI to write texts. […] Continue reading: Yes, we use AI at BKWine. Here’s how The post Yes, we use AI at BKWine. Here’s how 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 Photography: Photography on Wine, Food and Travel | BKWine Photography
by Per Karlsson3 viewsmoreresearchtechnology - news
Morgan Lee Winemaker Profile
This month's Winemaker Profile is Morgan Lee from Covington Cellars. This winemaker profile has one of our favorite quotes about wine, but it is also a history-making blog post with something we have never posted before. Read More
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Damm UK acquires Old Speckled Hen brands from Greene King
Damm UK, the British arm of Barcelona-based independent family brewer S.A. Damm, and owner of the Estrella Damm brand, has agreed to acquire the Old Speckled Hen family of beer brands from Greene King. The award-winning family of brands includes Old Speckled Hen, Old Golden Hen, Old Crafty Hen, Old Master Hen and Low Alcohol...
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Childhood Trauma, Addiction and Mental Health
Mental Health & Dual Diagnosis · Trauma Childhood Trauma, Adult Addiction, and Mental Health: What Families Should Know Childhood trauma can affect adult mental health, relationships, stress responses, self-worth, and the way a person uses drugs or alcohol to cope. Quick answer: Childhood trauma can increase the risk of adult addiction and mental health symptoms […]
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