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Beverage Industry Leaders to Convene Executive Forum Exploring How Beverage Brands Can Win the Digital Shelf Before Holiday Demand Peaks

June 16, 2026 (New York, NY) — As digital commerce continues to reshape beverage alcohol purchasing behavior, industry leaders will gather for an upcoming Alcohol Beverage Executive Forum hosted by [...]

Submit Your Wines for “The Judgement of Calistoga”!

On behalf of the Calistoga Wine Society, we are pleased to invite wineries to participate in the inaugural Calistoga AVA Wine Evaluation, to be held on July 15, 2026 at Sterling Vineyards, and culminating in the Calistoga Wine Festival, Awards Ceremony, and Grand Public Tasting on August 15, 2026. The Calistoga AVA Wine Evaluation is … Continue reading Submit Your Wines for “The Judgement of Calistoga”! →

Lavender Days at Wildside Winery: A Week of Summer Blooms, Wine & Live Music

Join us for Lavender Days at Wildside Winery from June 19–26, 2026, as we celebrate one of the most beautiful seasons on the farm. Located in the heart of Kentucky horse country, Wildside Winery is known for its vineyard views, butterfly gardens, and relaxing atmosphere. Lavender Days is an opportunity to slow down, enjoy a glass of wine, and soak in the sights, scents, and colors of summer. While our lavender patch is still young, lavender-inspired touches can be found throughout the winery....

London Packaging Week Unveils First Speakers for 2026 Conference Programme as Packaging Takes a Central Role in Boardroom Strategy

Industry leaders from luxury, beauty, drinks, and FMCG will examine how packaging is influencing commercial growth, consumer engagement, and regulatory transformation. June 16, 2026 — London Packaging Week has unveiled [...]

Pabst Blue Ribbon Declares Itself the Most American Beer

PBR is doing PBR things for America’s 250th birthday. Like declarations and special Freedom Packs. What is America’s 250th Anniversary without Pabst Blue Ribbon throwing down something for the celebration? Today, Pabst Blue Ribbon has declared themselves (officially or unofficially) the Continue Reading →

Los Angeles Wine Travel Guide: Glamorous Restaurants in LA County for Summer Dining

Los Angeles Enotourism Guide: Where I eat and drink in LA. By Jamie Knee As the founder of Petite Wine Traveler, I look at wine, food, culture, and travel through the lens of enotourism, the meeting point of wine, hospitality, food, and place. My work has increasingly been positioned in wine travel media and enotourism,… The post Los Angeles Wine Travel Guide: Glamorous Restaurants in LA County for Summer Dining appeared first on Petite Wine Traveler .

Book Review: Heart of Glass, RIEDEL and the Art of Taste_PR SAMPLE

Many wine lovers have probably heard of RIEDEL glasses or have RIEDEL glasses. I have a few sets, with many glasses that have broken over time. Such is the fate of all wine glasses eventually. But what do you know about the history of RIEDEL glasses? I recently received an advanced copy of the “Heart of Glass, RIEDEL and the...

Maine Wine Country

Maine Wine Country Known for lobster, a rugged coastline, and massive forests, Maine is also a wine producer, thanks to the cold-hardy Minnesota varieties like LaCrescent, Frontenac, and Marquette Cellardoor Winery uses its five acres to grow Marquestte and Frontenac Gris, and in 2018 produced its first ice wine. The property is on a hillside with ... Read more

When Life Gives You Lemons… Make Limoncello Cocktails

Are you ready to escape to the sun-soaked shores of Italy’s Amalfi Coast? This summer skip the flight and sip your way through Italy with bright, zesty Lucano Limoncello cocktails. Imagine your patio turning into a sun-drenched Italian terrace where the bright scent of lemon mixes with coastal sea breezes. Lucano Limoncello makes the perfect base for summer […] The post When Life Gives You Lemons… Make Limoncello Cocktails appeared first on Wine 365 .

The Rum Historian: A LIVELY EVENING CONVOCATION

Marco Pierini, The Rum Historian, brings us in the June 2026 issue "A Lively Evening Convocation" where he revisits the history of clubs and taverns in Colonial America.

À Chacun Son Goût

There’s no accounting for taste, they say. After years of doing whatever it is I do, I’ve come to terms with the fact that sometimes I just can’t predict what people will like and what they won’t. It’s freeing really though, puts less pressure on me to nail every recommendation. One of the first earnest…

Brewery Spotlight- New Trail- June 19th!

Brewery Spotlight 3 to 6pm – Friday, June 19th Long time friend Chris, from New Trail, will be joining us this week for a Brewery Spotlight! Stop by Friday from 3-6pm to sample some new and classic beers from New Trail and to stock up for Father’s Day!

Crème de Cassis Substitute: Best Alternatives for Kir & Cocktails

Need a Crème de Cassis substitute? Discover the best alternatives for Kir, Kir Royale, and cocktails that need rich berry flavor. The post Crème de Cassis Substitute: Best Alternatives for Kir & Cocktails appeared first on Crafty Bartending .

Spirits Spotlight- Citadelle Gin- June 19th

Citadelle Gin Spotlight 3 to 6pm – Friday, June 19th It isn’t summer without a little gin. Stop by on Friday for a complimentary sampling of Citadelle French Gin! Featuring: ▪ Citadelle Original French Gin ▪ Citadelle Rouge Gin de France ▪ Citadelle Jardin d’Été

2024 Vintage Port: Fladgate, Noval, and Romaneira

The second part of a round-up of wines from the first universally declared vintage since 2017. The post 2024 Vintage Port: Fladgate, Noval, and Romaneira appeared first on World Of Fine Wine .

What Italian Grandmothers Know About Wine that we Don’t

In many Italian kitchens, the wine arrives before anyone says grace and long before anyone says “notes of blackberry.”... The post What Italian Grandmothers Know About Wine that we Don’t appeared first on The Finest Italian Wine .

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Growing appetite for US fine wine shows greater buyer confidence in its credentials

US wines have consolidated their place on the international fine wine market, a report from Liv-ex has said, showing a “clear tilt towards higher-value bottles”. The post Growing appetite for US fine wine shows greater buyer confidence in its credentials appeared first on The Drinks Business.

📺A Wine Revolution Beings in Oregon

Method Oregon represents a milestone in American wine, but how hard was it to create a standard amongst so many winemakers? We discuss the challenges...

Compass Box Orchard House Scotch Review

By Genevieve Jacot-Guillarmod Rating: B+ Compass Box is an independent Scotch whisky maker and blending company rather than a distillery. They do not own stills and, historically at least, have not distilled their own spirit. Instead, they purchase whisky from various Scottish distilleries and combine it to create their own products. They describe themselves as: …

English Wine Week – Essex toasts boom in wine tourism

English Wine Week – Essex toasts boom in wine tourism

Cover crop-based under-row dry mulching enhances phyllosphere and rhizosphere microbial biodiversity in a non-irrigated vineyard

Canavera et al. (2026, Environmental Microbiome), Piacenza (Italy), found that cover crop–derived under-vine mulching in a non-irrigated vineyard significantly increased rhizosphere and phyllosphere microbial diversity while improving soil conditions and reducing pathogen pressure. Headline Findings: Methods: Conducted in a non-irrigated vineyard in northern Italy.Compared three inter-row management systems: In spring, cover crops were terminated and... The post Cover crop-based under-row dry mulching enhances phyllosphere and rhizosphere microbial biodiversity in a non-irrigated vineyard appeared first on Regenerative Viticulture Foundation .

Alcohol Professor: 11 Intriguing New Spring 2026 Whiskey Releases

Here’s my latest whiskey roundup for The Alcohol Professor. I wanted to share it here because many of our clients ask me about what's new in the whiskey world. The post Alcohol Professor: 11 Intriguing New Spring 2026 Whiskey Releases appeared first on CaskX .