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Marisco Vineyards
Marisco Vineyards is a family-owned and operated, award-winning Marlborough wine producer and home to the iconic wine brand The Ned. Established in 2006, The Ned was the passion project of Marlborough winemaker Brent Marris, inspired by his childhood stomping ground in Marlborough’s Wither Hills range. Following The Ned’s meteoric rise to fame, Brent turned to…
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Vintage breaks game open with huge third inning to beat Casa Grande, secure spot in VVAL tournament title game for fourth straight season
Vintage beat Casa Grande, 11-1, in the semifinal of the VVAL tournament behind a huge third inning. The post Vintage breaks game open with huge third inning to beat Casa Grande, secure spot in VVAL tournament title game for fourth straight season appeared first on Napa Sports News .
by Kyle Foster4 viewshigh-school-softball-vintage-crusherskyle-fostersoftballvine-valley-athletic-leaguevintage-high-school - news
Clare Valley Wine Region
Clare Valley Wine Region, wineries and alternative varieties - it's not all Riesling!
by Darby Higgs0 views - news
Beulah Wines Shiraz 2023
Singing on the second and third day of tasting, this Blackwood Valley Shiraz from Beulah Wines certainly embraced the opportunity to take a breath and unfurl slowly. Initially quite tense, generous handfuls of plums and blue fruits released their grip. Pan juices, meat rub spices, fruit bun spices and black pepper peel off with ease. It's a wine with a long future ahead, and one I'd love to see in another 5-8 years. Dark chocolate and firm, tightly woven tannins make the last call and cling to a sustained finish. Give it a good decant to drink now or hold with confidence that reward will come. Nicely done and good going for $28. 91/100 Region: Blackwood Valley RRP: $28 Source: Sample Winery Website Subscribe to Qwine here Follow: Instagram , LinkedIn and X
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St Johns Wine Round Puzzle SGT 2022
I read "Shiraz Grenache Tempranillo" on the label, and all I can think of is burgers and pizza. Load up. From the Blackwood Valley region, just inland from Western Australia's Margaret River, this is a 57/22/21 blend. Dense fruit and mouth-filling tannins describe this wine best - armed and ready for those casualmeals. Blackberries and plums are plentiful. Tense through the core with puffs of earth, an array of dried herbs and a slight oak influence, puckering tannins leave their mark, adding some chew. Best enjoyed in the medium term, match with food and some footy on the TV for the win. 90/100 Region: Blackwood Valley RRP: $40 Source: Sample Winery Website Subscribe to Qwine here Follow: Instagram , LinkedIn and X
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Bridgetown Winery Barbera 2023
Tasted alongside another Barbera, this Bridgetown release speaks of a heavy oak impact from the first whiff, which detracts from the fruit that does its best to sing. From the Blackwood Valley, just inland from the famed Margaret River region, it is awash with red cherries and blackberry leaf, only to have them drowned out by the oak. The oak brings with it those ski lodge cedar scents which flow through to the palate. Twigs, caramel, Mars bar nuances and woodsy spices gang up and arrest the attention from the fruit. Pare back the oak and unleash the fruit, I say. 87/100 Region: Blackwood Valley RRP: $30 Source: Sample Winery Website Subscribe to Qwine here Follow: Instagram , LinkedIn and X
by noreply@blogger.com (Unknown)4 views30-402385-89ptsbarberablackwood-valley - news
Four Roses Single Barrel Collection, 2026
I’d like to thank Four Roses and their PR team for providing this review sample with no strings attached In 1995, Four Roses launched Four Roses Single Barrel, OBSV, to much rejoicing from the masses (actually, as I was a freshman in college at the time, I have no idea if there was much rejoicing or just a collective shrug from the masses, but stick with me here). After 20 years of whining and complaining from people like me, they finally started to let us taste the other nine bourbons that they make, in single barrel form, by releasing the first installment of the Four Roses Single Barrel Collection . Now, these bourbons had been available as Private Barrel Picks for a long time, but those were at a higher proof and a higher price. But until last year, they had never sold them in a package that was accessible to the average Joe or Jane—one unwilling to spend high prices and go on unicorn hunts to the stores that carried the ones they were looking for. Enter the Four Roses Single Barre
by Eric Burke2 viewsbourbonfour-rosesi-like-thiswhiskey-reviews - news
Strathmill 1988
Strathmill 37 yo 1988/2026 (45.1%, Sansibar & The Whisky Agency, hogshead) Strathmill 36 yo 1988/2024 (46.6%, Anchor & The Elysian 8th Anniversary, hogshead, cask #795)
by Serge Valentin0 views - news
A Toast to World Cocktail Day
World Cocktail Day commemorates a pretty auspicious anniversary in the history of drinking: the first time the word “cocktail” was used in print to describe an alcoholic beverage. The post A Toast to World Cocktail Day appeared first on Bevvy .
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Longrow 23 Year Old Cadenhead / 100° Proof (2026)
Here were have two recent Longrow expressions. The first is a 23 year old sherry cask from Cadenhead's Original Collection . A semi-official release so to speak.After that we have a true official bottling: the second release in the new Longrow 100° Proof series. We had the first batch (Pinot Noir) last year. I still don't understand why the name Longrow Red had to change if it's still about red wine casks after all. Longrow 23 yo (43,7%, Cadenhead's Original Collection 2026, Oloroso sherry hogshead) Nose: smoked fruit. Big hints of strawberry jam, blackberries and cherries. This comes with mild sooty notes and a nice dustiness, old leather and hints of cigar boxes. Then caramelized almonds, tobacco leaves, dark cocoa and prunes. After a while it comes closer to Springbank, with more brightness and a nice citrusy side. Mouth: a rather waxy fruitiness, not unlike those 1991 Laphroaigs of late. Some medicinal notes, becoming a little bittersweet and tangy. A winey touch, but nothing
by Ruben3 viewslongrow10023yo43-757-1cadenhead - news
Three highlights from Gambero Rosso’s 2026 Aussie Roadshow
In a world of waning wine publications, it seems like some brands have managed to stay relevant. Here in Australia, the Halliday name (without James, who is very unwell) continues to be a force (for good or bad, depenging on your viewpoint), and in Italy, Gambero Rosso's influence still seems strong. Indeed this week, the Gambero Rosso 'Top Italian Wines Roadshow' hit Australia, with 45 wineries pouring wines that landed top scores in the latest Gambero Rosso guide. Here in far-flung Australia, we only get snippets of the best Italian wines, so if you're like me and missed Vinitaly this year, then opportunities to dive into classic Italian vino are unmissable. Like any roadshow, not everything among the 190-odd wines poured today was a winner, but I've pulled out three absolute highlights well worth tracking down. The post Three highlights from Gambero Rosso’s 2026 Aussie Roadshow appeared first on Australian wine and drinks review .
by Andrew Graham5 viewswine202120222024barbarescobarolo - news
Swept Away To Fitapreta’s Castle
My media group was swept away to Fitapreta’s Castle, one dark and mysterious night, to our first winery tour in Evora, in the Alentejo region of Portugal. There’s no way to express the awe of it all, but I’ll try. The cast of characters on this tour were wine writers: Gwendolyn Alley, L.M. Archer, Rich […] The post Swept Away To Fitapreta’s Castle first appeared on Wine Blog .
by Jo Diaz4 viewswine - news
Bubbles from the North
Two cool-climate wine-growing regions, Oregon and BC, are staking their own unique claims in the traditional-method sparkling movement. The bottle has been aging in the dark for two years, sometimes […] The post Bubbles from the North appeared first on Sip Magazine .
by Misty Milioto4 viewsbc-canadafeaturedoregonwinebc-sparklingmethod-champenoise - news
Il mare negli occhi, il vulcano nel calice: l'anima dei Campi Flegrei secondo La Sibilla
di Carlo Macchi Li chiamavano “Campi ardenti” e Goethe li descrisse come terra di “macerie d'inconcepibile opulenza, smozzicate, sinistre; acque ribollenti, crepacci esalanti zolfo" e ancora “sotto il cielo più puro… il terreno più infido" Oggi, molte cose sono cambiate e nel “terreno più infido” dei Campi Flegrei nascono forse i vini più puri della Campania, quelli che in modo indiscutibile raccontano due vitigni spesso sottovalutati, la falanghina e il piedirosso. Mentre con Vincenzo di Meo siamo in auto e andiamo verso La Sibilla, cantina che si trova nel cuore dei Campi Flegrei, di infido trovo soltanto il traffico, che in pochi minuti può passare dallo “scorrevole andante” al “bloccato costante”, specie se è una domenica di sole come questa. Ma anche lui ci lascia tranquilli e arriviamo in una delle aziende con le vigne più panoramiche che conosco, vigneti che affondano le radici in un terreno sabbioso e vulcanico, però affacciato sul mare. Mare a destra e mare a sinistra mentre g
by noreply@blogger.com (Andrea Petrini)1 view - news
Nuala Central Otago Pinot Noir 2023
Nuala Central Otago Pinot Noir 2023 $38 Softly smoky and showing a fine line of classic rhubarb, scorched fruitwood, baked cherry, gentle pepper and dried thyme flow from the nose to the palate in fine form. Clean, dry, refreshing and yet showing depth, generosity and fine-grained tannins to finish. Nuala
by Yvonne3 viewsuncategorizedcentral-otagonualanuala-central-otago-pinot-noir-2023pinot-noir - news
Afternoon Brief, May 13
The Wine Industry Remains Under Pressure On May 12, the International Organization of Vine and Wine (OIV) published its annual “State of the World Wine Sector” report for the year 2025. Across production, consumption, and trade, the category remains under pressure...
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INSIDER DEAL! 94-Point Rutherford Ranch Abela Vineyard Red 65% OFF
SAVE an incredible $55 A BOTTLE on this estate vineyard blend from Rutherford, Napa Valley. Don’t miss the fantastic 2021 ... Read more
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De Bortoli LOVE Moscato 2025
Made from Muscat Gordo Blanco and a little White Frontignac. Cool ferment in stainless steel for freshness. Attractively packaged. Winemaker is John Coughlan. De Bortoli, LOVE, Moscato, Riverina, 2025 Pale […]
by vinonotebook5 viewswine-reviews2025darren-de-bortolide-bortolide-bortoli-love-moscato-2025john-coughlan - news
Beer Review: Rye Torpedo (Sierra Nevada)
Beer Review: Rye Torpedo (Sierra Nevada) There’s a satisfying little rebellion in drinking a rye-forward brew from a namesake West Coast IPA house: it feels like Sierra Nevada nudging tradition and saying, “Let’s spice things up.” Rye Torpedo is that nudge — a confident, approachable IPA that leans on an assertive rye backbone and [...]
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Wine Luminaries Establish New Training & Development Program
At a time when the current wine landscape is challenged, two industry professionals launch Full Glass Leadership with the ambition to cultivate and strengthen emerging leaders for a brighter future. Who: Anna Maria […] The post Wine Luminaries Establish New Training & Development Program appeared first on Sip Magazine .
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Doctor, dreamer, vintner: Dr. Madaiah Revana’s wines have heart and soul
Doctor, dreamer, vintner: Dr. Madaiah Revana's wines have heart and soul
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Layton's Chance Sweet 16 Birthday Bash
Layton's Sweet 16 Birthday Bash We’re turning SIXTEEN and celebrating the best way we […]
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Shannon Family of Wines Appoints Marty Young as Director of Chains – West
May 13, 2026 (Lake County, CA) — Shannon Family of Wines is pleased to announce the appointment of Marty Young as Director of Chains – West. In this role, Marty [...]
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Ménage à Trois Wines Proves It Has a Type with New Summer Campaigns
May 13, 2026 (Saint Helena, CA) — Ménage à Trois has always had a sharp instinct for partners who know how to move culture. That continues this Summer with its [...]
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