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🎧Episode 157: Mike Bailey
"The Good Stuff" "The Good Stuff" - Episode 157: Mike Bailey Oct 09 2026 | 00:40:00 Your browser does not support the audio tag.
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INSIDER DEAL! 76% OFF Michel-Schlumberger Platinum Collection Chardonnay
Back by popular demand! It’s the return of this $50 estate Chardonnay from Michel-Schlumberger – at it’s lowest price ever, ... Read more
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Weekly Cellar Round-Up
Over the course of a week, I taste a bunch of wine, usually with friends, and almost always with my wife. Here are some of the wines we tasted over the past few weeks. These are wines that were not sent … Continue reading →
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Bring Your Winery’s Reputation to the NOLO Table with Solos Technology
If consumers are drinking less alcohol, how can wineries make sure they’re still choosing wine? Matt Hughes, General Manager of Solos Technology USA, a company that specializes in patented natural [...]
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From Wine to Hospitality: Building the Talent Behind Bilbao and Rioja Wine Tourism Future
From SAVIA's new sommelier school to the EDA Drinks & Wine Campus rising in Laguardia, Bilbao-Rioja is rethinking Rioja wine tourism training. Wineries and restaurants here now want people who can pour, explain, sell and switch languages, and the region is starting to train them. The post From Wine to Hospitality: Building the Talent Behind Bilbao and Rioja Wine Tourism Future appeared first on Great Wine Capitals .
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A book review of, “Black Odesa”
So, we've reached the point in the Felix Hart series by pseudonymous writer, Peter Stafford-Bow wherein with the publication of Black Odesa, it appears we have a trilogy in five parts, or whatever it was that Douglas Adams meant by that in regards to the Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy. If wishing to see reviews of the previous editions: Corkscrew Brut Force Firing Blancs Eastern Promise "Black Odesa" starts out for a very short minute with protagonist Feliz Hart at the very top of his game, living large after the events of "Eastern Promise". Like how a rapper making it big and writing songs about the pains of owning a Ferrari is lame, Stafford-Bow rightly sees that a wealthy Felix is potentially a very boring narrative and tosses Hart to the wilds, taking away everything, including his clothes. Destitute (and thankfully finding something to wear) Hart is forced to set…
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Da Cristal 2018 e Cristal Rosé 2015 all’infinito: la ricerca dell’eterna giovinezza. (Spoiler: sono i lieviti)
Siamo stati a cena per i 250 anni della maison Louis Roederer con lo chef de cave Jean-Baptiste Lecaillon , che durante una azzeccata sequenza di piatti di Chicco Cerea al ristorante Da Vittorio ci ha coinvolto nella sua sperimentazione … continua »
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Trust the Rosso
What is the best part of drinking wine? It is a simple question. The simplicity of the question doesn’t mean that the answer to that question is simple. Also, it doesn’t mean that there is only one answer to that question. Similar to the subject at hand, wine, which is subjective, the answer to our […]
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Italy’s Wine Tourism Policy – Part 2: How the 50% Subsidy Program Will Support Wine Regions
A new funding mechanism moves Italy’s wine tourism strategy from policy ambition towards collective regional action. Italy’s new wine tourism support measure is less about subsidising individual cellar doors than strengthening entire wine-producing territories. Under ministerial decree no. 483420, dated 18 September 2026, eligible collective organisations can seek public contributions of up to 50% of […] The post Italy’s Wine Tourism Policy – Part 2: How the 50% Subsidy Program Will Support Wine Regions appeared first on Liz Palmer .
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Beaujolais – a look at supermarket own brand versions
Supermarket Beaujolais recommendations. Are they worth buying? Wine advice and reviews by Lisa Johnston (thewinemuse) The post Beaujolais – a look at supermarket own brand versions appeared first on winemusing .
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Sundays Are For Sebastian Revisited (#117)
I am in Corsica, France, and as I sometimes do while traveling, I revisit a Sundays Are For Sebastian. This comes from over eleven years ago when Seba was six. Sebastian is my six-year-old, and he says some of the … Continue reading →
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Montes Cherub Rosé Review
Playfully tasty Chilean rosé made from Syrah and Grenache, we review the Montes Cherub Rosé wine. 85% Syrah and 15% ... Read more
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Long Shadows 'Feather' Cabernet Sauvignon
Here is the gorgeous new 2023 ‘Feather’ by Long Shadows. A wine with a great Washington wine lore, the ‘Feather’ Cabernet Sauvignon is a 100% varietal red wine crafted in Washington's Columbia Valley through a collaboration between acclaimed Napa winemaker Randy Dunn and Long Shadows winemaker Gilles Nicault. Now Nicault is entirely on the winemaking project. This has now been produced for 20 years as it was first made with the 2003 vintage. The wine is a barrel selection that Nicault and his team chooses from the Sonnet, Bacchus and Dionysus Vineyards. It is now typically stored for 22 months in French oak prior to bottling. The 2023 ‘Feather’ (OB, 96) is pillowy and soft, with an amazing texture. It is drinking marvelous right now. Learn more at longshadows.com and here is my review of the outstanding 2023 ‘Feather’ by Long Shadows Vintners. 2023 Long Shadows ‘Feather’ Cabernet Sauvignon- The outstanding 2023 Long Shadows ‘Feather’ Cabernet Sauvignon stands jet black in the glass, re
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Chosen Family Wines
NBA legend Channing Frye helped found Chosen Family, an outstanding producer of Oregon wines. It is my pleasure to share the wines of Chosen Family. This brand was founded by former NBA star Channing Frye. Frye has utilized the winemaking skills of top winemakers such as Jackson Holstein, Chase Renton and Thomas Savre. A few years back NBA all-star Kevin Love was added to the roster. Love is an Oregon basketball legend, who is still playing for the Utah Jazz. Frye is deeply passionate about wine and has a great knowledge of Oregon wine. I have really enjoyed talking basketball and wine with him. The wines are seriously good. I love the 2024 ‘Star Mooring’ Pinot Noir (OB, 95) which is dense and delicious from this warm vintage. Learn more about these great new wines at chosenfamilywines.com Here are my reviews of the new Chosen Family wines. 2022 Chosen Family Wines ‘Reserve’ Sparkling Wine- The 2022 Chosen Family Wines ‘Reserve’ Sparkling Wine was given just a dash of dosage (.5G/L) an
by Owen Bargreen0 views
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Pour a Glass and Open the Door for Come Over October
Who’s ready for a glass of wine shared with a friend or two? I always am, but often daily life unfolds into a very busy 12+ hours. Before I know it, the wine window is closed! However, I am diligent about making time with friends and family for a conversation, a lunch or dinner, and […] READ MORE The post Pour a Glass and Open the Door for Come Over October appeared first on Grape Experiences .
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A Tour of Wine Grapes: Tannat
Tannat 🍷 Photo by Doris Schneider on Wikimedia Commons The Tannat ( tahn-naht ) grape originated in the Madiran region of South West France, where it has been grown for centuries. In the late 19th century, Basque immigrants carried the vine to Uruguay. Today, Tannat is the national signature grape of Uruguay, thriving in its coastal climate and producing softer styles of wine than its French counterparts. It is also grown in smaller amounts in places like California, Virginia, and Australia. Tannt’s name comes from the local French word for "tanned," referencing both its dark skin color. Wines made from Tannat will have aromas and flavors like blackberries, dark plums, and black currants. Additionally, there may be hints of dark chocolate, licorice, spices, and smoke. Because it naturally contains a very high amount of seed and skin compounds called tannins, the wine can feel quite drying in your mouth when it is young. This high amount of tannins gives Tannat an exceptional ability t
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Which 4 toasts and wines will make your Thanksgiving table cheer?
The Grateful Toast Thanksgiving is the one dinner of the year where someone is expected to stand up and give a toast. Most of us mumble something into our glass and sit back down. Who better to help us than the toastess with the mostest, Natalie MacLean, editor of Canada’s largest wine review site at nataliemaclean.com. Welcome, Natalie. Great to be back with you! Thanksgiving is the one dinner of the year where the speech has more critics than the turkey. Not to worry though because I have a toast for every pour. Borrow […]
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Tenuta Luce Concludes the 2026 Harvest in Montalcino
Tenuta Luce reflects on the growing season in Montalcino and shares its first impressions of the wines October 9, 2026 (Montalcino, Italy) — The 2026 harvest has come to a [...]
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📺Touring Russian River Brewing with Vinnie Cilurzo!
This week we are honoured to explore the iconic Russian River Brewing Company with cofounder Vinnie. Explore their epic new brewery, hear the stories behind ...
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Grape Escapes: The Deep(est) Dive on 2026 Harvest
Grape Escapes: The Deep(est) Dive on 2026 Harvest
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INSIDER DEAL! 92-Point Two Vintners Syrah 49% OFF
“Almost unbelievable for the price.” SAVE OVER $18 A BOTTLE on the 2023 Two Vintners Columbia Valley Syrah. 92 points ... Read more
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Kyneton Ridge Skipping Rabbit Pinot Noir 2025
Kyneton Ridge are the first Certified Sustainable Vineyard in Macedon Ranges. Owners Angela and Andrew Wood have embraced regenerative viticulture, and through 2024, underwent a rigorous audit process of sustainability […]
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📺The bottles that made one of the greatest somms turned winemaker
Rajat Parr is legendary in the wine world,. Having appeared in 3 SOMM Films, worked at some of the greatest restaurants, and now making wine in Cambria, his...
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Afternoon Brief, October 9
Small Harvest a Blessing for California Wine: Another small harvest is just the shot in the arm an ailing wine industry needs...
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🎧Episode 157: Mike Bailey

INSIDER DEAL! 76% OFF Michel-Schlumberger Platinum Collection Chardonnay

Weekly Cellar Round-Up

Bring Your Winery’s Reputation to the NOLO Table with Solos Technology

From Wine to Hospitality: Building the Talent Behind Bilbao and Rioja Wine Tourism Future

A book review of, “Black Odesa”

Da Cristal 2018 e Cristal Rosé 2015 all’infinito: la ricerca dell’eterna giovinezza. (Spoiler: sono i lieviti)

Trust the Rosso

Italy’s Wine Tourism Policy – Part 2: How the 50% Subsidy Program Will Support Wine Regions

Beaujolais – a look at supermarket own brand versions

Sundays Are For Sebastian Revisited (#117)

Montes Cherub Rosé Review

Long Shadows 'Feather' Cabernet Sauvignon

Chosen Family Wines

Pour a Glass and Open the Door for Come Over October

A Tour of Wine Grapes: Tannat

Which 4 toasts and wines will make your Thanksgiving table cheer?

Tenuta Luce Concludes the 2026 Harvest in Montalcino

📺Touring Russian River Brewing with Vinnie Cilurzo!

Grape Escapes: The Deep(est) Dive on 2026 Harvest

INSIDER DEAL! 92-Point Two Vintners Syrah 49% OFF

Kyneton Ridge Skipping Rabbit Pinot Noir 2025

📺The bottles that made one of the greatest somms turned winemaker

Afternoon Brief, October 9