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Kyle Allen Winemaker Profile

Kyle Allen is the winemaker at Turtle Creek Vineyard in Kerrville and is this month's featured Winemaker Profile. Besides making excellent wines, Kyle is also a talented musician. Read More

Weekend nei piccoli borghi d’Italia: ecco la Top 30 delle località più ricercate, con prezzo medio delle case vacanze e numero di abitanti

Negli ultimi anni è sempre più in voga la tendenza di fare vacanze non solo nelle grandi città ma anche e soprattutto nei piccoli centri, talvolta addirittura piccolissimi, e nel Belpaese di piccoli centri incantevoli da visitare c’è solo l’imbarazzo della scelta. Ma quali sono quelli più ricercati online? Holidu, portale di prenotazione di case […] L'articolo Weekend nei piccoli borghi d’Italia: ecco la Top 30 delle località più ricercate, con prezzo medio delle case vacanze e numero di abitanti proviene da insidewine .

Sable de Camargue

Sable de Camargue is an AOP from the Mediterranean coast of the Camargue, between Sète and Les Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer. This vineyard, situated on sandy soils influenced by salt, produces rosé, Gris, and Gris de Gris wines made from Grenache, Carignan, and Cinsault. It is distinguished by sustainable viticulture and fresh, refined, and briny wines that reflect a unique terroir.

Cantine Pala – La nuova proprietaria Lia Tolaini racconta progetto e presenta nuovi vini

Cagliari, la nuova stagione della Cantina Pala di Serdiana firmata da Lia Tolaini tra radici sarde e visione globale L’imprenditrice italo-canadese da un anno e mezzo ha rilevato l’azienda che guida insieme ai figli e allo storico team: in una serata in cantina presentati Perlia, Nuragus in purezza, e Perloro, un Monica dedicato all’antica civiltà […]

PTSD vs. Complex PTSD: What’s the Difference?

Mental Health & Dual Diagnosis · Trauma PTSD vs. Complex PTSD: What’s the Difference? PTSD and Complex PTSD can both happen after trauma, but Complex PTSD usually involves deeper, longer-lasting patterns with emotions, self-worth, relationships, and trust. Quick answer: PTSD is commonly linked to trauma symptoms such as flashbacks, nightmares, avoidance, and feeling constantly on […]

A Very Whiskey Wedding

"I was so surprised when Macaulay told me he was going to throw this impromptu wedding in less than 48 hours. But then again, it's the most Macaulay thing I could imagine." -Patrick Pho, District of Bourbon

Crack vs. Cocaine: Similarities, Differences, and Effects

Understanding crack vs. cocaine can feel confusing, especially since both substances come from the same drug. While they are closely related, they differ in how they are used, how quickly they affect the body, and the risks they carry. These differences matter for both individuals and families. Learning how each substance works can make it… The post Crack vs. Cocaine: Similarities, Differences, and Effects appeared first on Spokane Falls Recovery .

【 Review 】HINOKAMI Newborn #2

The Hinokami Distillery, operated by Satsuma Shuzo in Kagoshima Prefecture. The second release is “Newborn,” a blend of bourbon and sherry cask-aged spirits. Satsuma Shuzo is known for producing famous shochu brands such as “Satsuma Shiranami” and “Kannoko.” The company built its distillery in 2023. With its own Cooperage, in-house grain production, and a visitor […]

Coors’ peak of technology campaign returns

Molson Coors Beverage Company is bringing back its ‘Peak of Technology’ campaign this April, helping consumers perfect their at-home beer serves through Coors’ distinctive cold-activated packaging technology. New research commissioned by Coors reveals that while more than nine in ten (92%) UK beer drinkers say properly chilled lager is important when friends come over, only...

Moët & Chandon marks a decade in a glass with Cellar Master Benoît Gouez in South Africa

For nearly three centuries, Moët & Chandon has shaped its legacy through craft and patience, guided by the belief that time is as essential as terroir.

More entries, more gold: South Africa confirms its rise at the Sauvignon Selection by CMB 2026

From April 7 to 9, the city of Varaždin, Croatia, hosted the 17th edition of the Sauvignon Selection by CMB 2026, whose results have just been revealed.

Beloved Portland cidery Alter Ego rebooting under new female-ownership

This story was developed in partnership with Cidercraft Magazine Just as Superman’s alter ego is Clark Kent and Peter Parker’s is Spider-Man, Alter Ego Cider was winemaker Anne Ebenreiter Hubatch’s beloved side project to Helioterra Wines. The alter ego cider taproom closed amidst the pandemic in 2021 , and the cidery was officially retired in 2023 . When Anne Hubatch moved to Wiscons in in 2025 that seemed to be the end of the sto ry for the belov ed Portland cidery. But in a Hollywood-esque reboot, the AlterEgo Cider mantle has been picked up by two new Portland entrepreneurs who have relaunched the brand with a fresh new enthusiasm and look. Alter Ego is back in action. Alter Ego Cider has been acquired and revitalized by local entrepreneurs and best friends Michelle Faris and Margaret Drew who are committed to honoring the cider’s heritage while keeping it women-owned and infusing it with fresh ener gy and a unique perspective. Faris and Drew have be en lifelong frie nds since chil

Chapel Hill NV Sparkling

Wine review: Chapel Hill NV Sparkling If you’re looking for a sparkling wine that feels genuinely special without taking itself too seriously, the Chapel Hill NV Sparkling is exactly what… The post Chapel Hill NV Sparkling appeared first on The Cheeky Vino wine blog .

Moët & Chandon Becomes Official Champagne of the Automobile Club de Monaco

Moët Hennessy becomes Official Partner of the Automobile Club de Monaco (ACM) and its competitions through a multi-year partnership, with Moët & Chandon as the official Champagne. Founded in 1890, the Automobile Club de Monaco holds a unique place in the world of motorsport. Organiser of legendary races such as the Grand Prix de Monaco,…

Visual Wine Education- Grapevines Can Live A Long Life!

Patagonia che vende birra analcolica ci riguarda parecchio (ben più dei gilet da vignaiolo)

Patagonia ha iniziato a vendere birra. Analcolica, biologica, costruita lungo quella filiera agricola rigenerativa che l’azienda coltiva da anni sotto il cappello di Patagonia Provisions . Detta così, sembra una curiosità di poco interesse. Il classico caso di brand extension … continua »

Silver lining to the capital city's torrential rain clouds

For a city that has had a net loss of over 1500 businesses over the past two years and is now in a state of emergency following torrential rain this week, Wellington has had something of a cloud hanging over it, both literally and metaphorically. But last week saw the opening of a new business by optimistic entrepreneur, Liz Wheadon. She brings three decades of experience to bear in opening a specialist wine retail store - with a difference. It's set inside an art gallery on a side street and wi...

A Wine Lover’s Diary, part 1016: Harlan Estate, Hester Creek, and Stone Eagle

Monday, April 13th: A meeting at Ted Van Geest’s house regarding the Niagara wine project we’ve been working on. Ted always brings out good wines: Cloudsley Cellars Pinot Noir 2017 and Hidden Bench Roman’s Block Riesling 2017. Tuesday, April 14th: … Continue reading →

Savanna + RumX 17 Years – Grand Arôme

RumX recently released a bottling of Savanna rum . It is a Grand Arôme from the Savalle column still, with 665 g/hlpa of esters. It underwent 17 years of tropical ageing on La Réunion, in an ex-cognac and ex-armagnac cask. After all these years it comes at a fierce 68.7% ABV.They announced this already as the rum of 2026 which is quite a bold claim. Of course it's a very old Savanna and it comes from a highly appreciated batch of casks, but we'll see how it performs in the glass. 

Wine News: What I’m Reading the Week of 4/19/26

Hello and welcome to my weekly roundup of the wine stories that I find of interest on the web. I The post Wine News: What I’m Reading the Week of 4/19/26 appeared first on Vinography .

Just a few more whiskies from around the world

Warenghem 2019/2026 ‘Silvae’ (46%, Version Française, LMDW) TER 5 yo ‘Lignum’ (40%, OB, Italy, triple wood cask aged, 2025) Beverbach ‘Tequila Cask Finish’ (43%, OB, Germany, +/-2024) La Roja ‘Melquiades Lot #2’ (44.6%, OB, Switzerland, +/- 2025) Ki One 2021/2025 (57.1%, OB, The Whisky Exchange Whisky Show exclusive, Korea, new American oak, cask #21-0200, 243 bottles) Millstone 11 yo 2014/2025 (51.1%, Decadent Drams, Netherlands, 1st fill ex-bodega PX sherry hogshead, 320 bottles) Taichung 2013/2023 ‘Sorghum’ (55.5%, OB, Taiwan, bourbon, cask #12131328, 92 bottles) Nantou 6 yo 2018/2025 (57.6%, Scotch Malt Whisky Society, Taiwan, ‘Thrills, gills and skills with grills’, 1st fill bourbon barrel, #138.28, 180 bottles) Penderyn 20 yo 2004/2024 (59%, OB, LMDW Foundations, Wales, bourbon barrel, cask #37, 115 bottles)

An Evening with Wayward Irish Spirits

Replay available below ***** Few Irish whiskeys are as unapologetically rooted in heritage, rebellion, and individuality as Wayward Irish Spirits, and in this live event we’re spending an evening exploring what makes them so unique. Join me as we travel to Killarney in Co. Kerry, where Maurice O’Connell, a direct descendant of Irish hero Daniel […] The post An Evening with Wayward Irish Spirits appeared first on Stories & Sips Whiskey Club .

A Savvy’ By Any Other Name

A Look Into The Facets Of Sauvignon Blanc through the lens of our new Pouilly-Fumé The post A Savvy’ By Any Other Name appeared first on Dhall & Nash Fine Wines .

Pineapple Flower Garnishes

How to make pineapple flower garnishes at home