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Toyama Sake

Discover Toyama, Japan’s jewel nestled between the sea and the mountains, and its exceptional sakes with diverse profiles, shaped by a unique, snow-covered terroir.

Donnafugata

Discover Donnafugata, an iconic Sicilian winery located between Contessa Entellina and Mount Etna. Combining family tradition, a true expression of the terroir, native grape varieties, and a strong artistic identity, its wines reveal the many facets of Sicily, blending history, culture, and modernity.

I Prodotti DOP e IGP Italiani: Guida alle Eccellenze Alimentari

L’Italia non ha bisogno di presentazioni quando si parla di cibo. Eppure, dietro ogni formaggio, ogni salume, ogni olio che porta un nome di territorio, c’è un sistema normativo preciso che ne garantisce l’identità. I prodotti DOP e IGP italiani sono il risultato di questo sistema. Non è burocrazia: è tutela. È la differenza tra […] The post I Prodotti DOP e IGP Italiani: Guida alle Eccellenze Alimentari appeared first on Decanto - Giornale di vino | Migliori vini e cantine da visitare .

Almaviva

Born in Puente Alto, Almaviva is a great Chilean high-altitude wine born of the union between Bordeaux and the Andes. An exceptional blend shaped by a unique terroir, alluvial soils, and an Andean climate that fosters elegance and finesse.

Space-brewed sake snapped up for £517k

A bottle of Japanese sake made using space-fermented mash has fetched almost ¥110 million (£517,000), and things are still looking stellar for its producer, Dassai, which now has its sights set on making the drink on the moon. The post Space-brewed sake snapped up for £517k appeared first on The Drinks Business .

Alice Hartmann

Domaine Alice Hartmann: a 15-hectare vineyard in Luxembourg dedicated to Riesling, showcasing the full diversity of the terroirs of the Luxembourg Moselle, from Wormeldange to Wintrange.

Mount Mary Quintet 2022 Review

Mount Mary are one of the Yarra Valley’s leading producers. The “Quintet” is their most famous wine, and is capable […] The post Mount Mary Quintet 2022 Review appeared first on Grape Observer Wine Review .

How Trauma Affects the Brain and Nervous System

Mental Health & Dual Diagnosis · Trauma How Trauma Affects the Brain and Nervous System Trauma can change how the brain detects danger, stores memories, regulates emotions, and sends stress signals through the body. Quick answer: Trauma affects the brain and nervous system by keeping the body stuck in survival mode. This can lead to […]

The Heart of the Hotel: Aleph Rome Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton, Italy

Step inside and if you listen closely, you can hear it—the clink of glass, the shake of ice, the bursts of laughter, the roar of celebration. It’s a cacophony of cocktails…at one time a Strauss waltz, another a Herrmann score. Even if you wanted to resist it, the pull is too strong. From the over-the-top

Gardet Carbon Footprint

Aware of climate and environmental challenges and as a responsible player, Champagne Gardet has decided to assess its greenhouse gas emissions and commit to a transition process aimed at reducing its ecological footprint, supported by the company Decarbo’Solution®.

Ti Ced spices things up with indulgence

A newcomer to the «Les Classiques» range, Épices Douces is a blend of agricole rums from the French West Indies, slowly infused with citrus and a selection of spices: tonka bean, cocoa, vanilla and cinnamon. Tasting note provided by the producer: Nose: opens on spicy notes. Vanilla and cinnamon come first, followed by notes of… Cet article Ti Ced spices things up with indulgence est apparu en premier sur Rumporter .

Champagne EPC: Uncorking an Epicurean Take on Terroir, Quality, Transparency and Storytelling

An interview with co-founder Camille Jullien Gilardi on popping the bubble of tradition When most people think of Champagne, the image is almost cinematic: candlelit chalk cellars, impeccably dressed servers, and labels steeped in centuries of tradition. The region has long been defined by heritage, prestige, and rigid rules. But a conversation with Camille Jullien…

Château Léoville Barton revives its Art Deco label to celebrate two centuries of history

Château Léoville Barton marks its bicentenary by reissuing its iconic Art Deco label for the 2026 vintage, blending heritage with modern identity.

Cielo e Terra: strategy, not price, wins in global markets

Positive signals for the Vicenza-based company from international trade fairs; Cielo e Terra strengthens its positioning between product innovation and supply chain solidity. L'articolo Cielo e Terra: strategy, not price, wins in global markets proviene da Wine Meridian .

Springtime lager shootout

I’ve received several lagers this spring for review purposes, two of them being limited-edition seasonals, so with the weather warming up I thought it would be interesting to do side-by-side reviews to see how they stack up. Firestone Walker Brewing Sunglider Golden Lager Sunglider was created with sustainability as a … Continue reading

Visual Wine Education: Everything You Need To Know About Pinot Grigio

Welcome to the 2026 Australian wine existential crisis

It’s a rough time in the Australian wine industry right now. Let’s start with the 2026 vintage. This might well be the smallest Australian harvest in decades, and not for good reasons. The three fs – frosts, fires and floods […] The post Welcome to the 2026 Australian wine existential crisis appeared first on Australian Wine and Drinks Review .

Serial Wines in Paso Robles + John Anthony La Dame Michele Sparkling Wine

In the heart of downtown Paso Robles, where wine tasting rooms line walkable streets and every corner invites discovery, Serial Wines offers something a little unexpected—in the best possible way. Equal parts stylish lounge and elevated tasting experience, this is a place where bold reds meet refined bubbles, and where indulgence is not only encouraged, …

Bendigo Wine Region

Bendigo Wine Region Its history, and list of wineries with alternative varieties

Spring Mill Distillery – Dinner with the Sleemans

A former member visited the Spring Mill Distillery back in early 2020, very early on in its history before they’d even released a fully aged whisky, and in 2024, John Sleeman and his sons Cooper and Quinn invited a busload of whisky lovers to the distillery for a tour, tasting and dinner. Having family in … The post Spring Mill Distillery – Dinner with the Sleemans appeared first on Toronto Whisky Society .

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Sojourn Cellars Vertical Tasting

Sojourn Cellars makes some incredible, cellar-worthy Pinots and Chards. Last Saturday I descended upon Sojourn Cellars in downtown Sonoma. It had been several years since I made my visit to taste some of the outstanding Pinots and Chards from this region. Sojourn Celalrs is under new ownership and we talked about the approach to wines. The wines have been remarkably consistent and they show terrific aging potential. The winery dates back to 2001 when two tennis friends–Craig Haserot and Erich Bradley–who shared a passion for two things: great wine and tennis. With Erich’s experience as an Assistant Winemaker at Arrowood Winery, the two developed a plan to produce small bottlings of Cabernet Sauvignon from outstanding vineyard sources. They began with a hundred cases of Cabernet Sauvignon that they sold to friends and family. Today they produce more than different wines and have customers worldwide. It was fun to see how these age and I was enamored by the 2021 ‘Sangiacomo’ Pinot Noir (

Whitman Hill

Great photo of the Whitman Hill vineyard. Today we share a newer producer from the Yakima Valley. Whitman Hill Vineyard sits at 1,200 feet on the south- and east-facing slopes above the Yakima Valley, where steady air movement, balanced sun exposure, and a natural cold-air drain create ideal conditions for even ripening and vineyard health. Beneath the surface, layers of sandy loam and fragments of caliche—a pale, porous rock unique to this area. Before establishing Whitman Hill, Scott and Denise Whitman co-owned a winery on Washington’s west side, sourcing grapes from the Yakima Valley and becoming deeply connected to the quality and character of its fruit. Their first wines for that project were made humbly in their garage. In 2020 the had the chance to acquire property in Zillah, which became Whitman Hill. New wines were really good. I love the 2024 Whitman Hill Chardonnay (OB, 91) which is neatly textured stuff with good richness. Learn more about this project at https://whitmanhil

Tsillan Cellars

Here are the outstanding new wines by Tsillan Cellars. It is my pleasure to share a really good producer in the Lake Chelan AVA. This scenic location has a beautiful setting with plenty of outdoor seating. The 127 acre estate is Chelan’s largest planted vineyard. They make an exceedingly long range of wines from Chardonnay to Syrah from this estate. Italian varietals are also planted at the estate vineyard. Garrett Grubbs has been making great wines for Tsillan and joined the team in 2021. It is exceedingly difficult to grow many of these estate varietals in the heat that is accumulated in Lake Chelan. Grubbs did an excellent job with this lineup. I really love the 2023 Tsillan Cellars ‘Estate’ Malbec (OB, 91) which powerful and has great varietal character. Learn more at https://tsillancellars.com/ and here are my reviews of the new releases by Tsillan Cellars. 2024 Tsillan Cellars ‘Estate’ Viognier- The 2024 Tsillan Cellars ‘Estate’ Viognier offers lychee and melon notes on the nose