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news2026-04-20
First look at Tiny Giants Brewing debut in Northeast Portland
Tiny Giants Brewing is growing, one of our most anticipated new Oregon breweries or taprooms of 2026 has opened their first brick-and-mortar location in Portland’s Woodlawn neighborhood at 6719 NE 18th Ave.  Founded by former Fracture Brewing head Brewer and Cascade Brewing alumni Steve Beaudoin, Tiny Giants first launched one-year-ago initially producing all of their beers at the no longer in use Gorges Brewing location at 2705 SE Ankeny. The time between securing their own location paid off in establishing their brand in the local market with 16oz cans and draft distributed through Day One Distro. The new permanent Tiny Giants location has a colorful open floor plan taproom shared with a 10-barrel brewing system just behind the bar. While the brewhouse is still being piped and fully installed, when up and running Beaudoin and his team that includes brewer Morgan Clark, have goals to produce about 1,000 barrels annually. Tiny Giants location in the Woodlawn neighborhood may be fa
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Understanding acidity in wine
Every successful band has an unsung hero. These artists rarely seize the limelight, but they’re always working hard behind the scenes, and they’re instrumental to the band’s sound. Examples include Rolling Stones co-founder Ian Stewart, Pink Floyd guitarist Richard Wright and Malcolm Young of AC/DC. They never received the public acclaim given to the likes of Mick Jagger and Keith Richards, but they’re the glue that held their bands together. Acidity plays a similar role in wine. The other key characteristics - alcohol, body, sweetness and tannin - get all the attention, whereas acidity rarely enjoys the credit it deserves. Its work is more subtle, but it’s just as important in shaping how a wine feels, tastes and ages. Many people overlook acidity, and others misunderstand it, confusing it with bitterness or high levels of alcohol. Truly understanding acidity in wine will make you a better taster, so we’ve explained how it works and why it matters. Why acidity matters in wine Acidity
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news2026-04-20
Top 10 Champagne Export Markets 2025
The top 10 export markets for Champagne (by volume) in 2025 were led by the USA and the UK, which together consume a massive portion of exported bottles. The United States continues to be the largest market for Champagne in the world, and despite a slight downturn in the US compared to 2024, demand remains…
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The crawl of Rome
In an age of beery uncertainty -- when the consensus of the craft era is, if not completely dismantled, then at least creaking with important bits falling off -- it's nice that some certainties remain. I've developed a newfound appreciation of the beers and bars I discovered in the early years of this blog, and before, which are still operating despite the barbarians being inside the gates. So it was especially pleasing to arrive into Rome and find that two of its fondly-remembered institutions are still going, same as ever. Open Baladin is one of them. I first visited this outpost of the Piedmontese brewery in 2014 , and was impressed. The place has rather more of a worn-in look now (don't we all?) but the range of beers is still excellent. I started with Alla Ceca , a Czech-style lager and indeed a collaboration with the Budvar people, who do seem to be getting around a bit these days. Their international collaborations never seem to be as good as the original, however, and this was
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news2026-04-20
It’s the price, stupid
The week in Provence had begun shakily. Pounding rain and fierce Mistral on the drive up had lent a dreary start. But, it was a surprise hit of fierce allergies mixed with a very unfortunate breakfast at a hotel in Vaison-la-Romaine that stuck with me for all the wrong reasons which were making for a less-than-pleasing week in what is normally my favorite part of France. As the week rolled on, I just wanted a nice, menu de midi at a pleasant, normal restaurant. No emulsions, no deconstructions, no petit […] For full access, please log in or purchase a subscription.
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news2026-04-20
Hello Ninhao: ‘America’s First Chinese Only Wine Menu’
Chinese restaurant Ninhao in New York has launched what it bills as the first U.S. wine menu focused solely on Chinese brands. Based in Brooklyn, ...
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news2026-04-20
Mortlach / Port Charlotte / Dalmunach (Lady of the Glen)
A review of three new releases from Lady of the Glen, including a Port Charlotte, Mortlach and Dalmunach.
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news2026-04-20
Il Vinitaly 2026 visto dall’Antica Bottega del Vino di Verona (è qualcosa di unico al mondo)
Mai stato un tipo alla moda, quindi sulle cose arrivo piuttosto tardi e attraverso passaggi tortuosi. Proprio attorno ai giorni di Vinitaly 2026 mi sono imbattuto in un bellissimo album degli Here We Go Magic che si chiama ‘A Different … continua »
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news2026-04-20
L’errore più costoso che vedo fare ai publican
Errori gestione pub spesso invisibili riducono incassi e clienti. Scopri perché la bevibilità della birra è la vera chiave del successo.
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news2026-04-20
Two wines, two discounts — great value even before the price drop.
Chianti and Sauvignon recommendations for you today. The post Two wines, two discounts — great value even before the price drop. appeared first on MidWeek Wines .
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news2026-04-20
Featured Wine Review – OTU Estate Wines from Marlborough
Where the ancient Otuwhero river meets the ocean, a vineyard estate sits close to the Pacific ocean on the tip of the South Island of Marlborough, New Zealand. Where wild beauty meets intense flavours, OTU Estate wines leave a lasting impression of fruit expression. This carefully chosen location of north-facing steep coastal slopes for optimal […]
by JB Wine Guy5 views
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Old Orkney, Old Islay, Benrinnes, Mortlach (Decadent Drinks)
Here's our timely review of some of Decadent Drinks ' releases. We start with an Old Orkney and Old Islay, from the new Island series . Then there are two Decadent Drams: a deeply sherried Benrinnes 1997 and a bourbon-influenced Mortlach 2005.  Old Orkney 8 yo 2016 (47%, Decadent Drinks 2026, bourbon + sherry casks) Nose: quite a vegetal start, with musty leaves. Bay leaves and subtle mint. Later it opens up towards dried apricot and raisins, along with some vanilla and yellow apple. Some sea spray, heathery notes and lemon peels. Just a mild sooty note and black pepper in the background. Mouth: richer fruity sweetness, with more dried fruits, hints of charred pineapple and stewed apples. Now more coal smoke as well, as well as burnt herbs and a salty hint. Then honey and earthy touches. Still a lot of leafy notes too. Finish: quite long and quite savoury again, with black peppercorns, salty peat and heather.An easy-going Orkney that offers more complexity than the price would sug
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news2026-04-20
5 Strategies to Describe Wine Like A Pro (as a Beginner)
A series of hands-on activities to learn how to describe wine without memorizing a script. The post 5 Strategies to Describe Wine Like A Pro (as a Beginner) appeared first on Brooks Wine .
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news2026-04-20
A cheerful bunch of thirteen Chichibu in no particular order
Chichibu 7 yo 2017/2025 ‘Code’ (65.8%, Spirits of Salud, first fill bourbon barrel, cask #8274, 180 bottles) Chichibu ‘Paris Edition 2025’ (50.5%, OB, for La Maison du Whisky, Edition Asakusa, 2,484 bottles) Chichibu 7 yo 2017/2025 (65.4%, OB for LMDW, Itinéraires, 1st fill bourbon barrel, cask #8282, 176 bottles) Chichibu 7 yo 2017/2025 (61.4%, OB for LMDW, Itinéraires, Yoshiya Hongo, cider cask, cask #14329, 219 bottles) Chichibu ‘The Ultimate Spirits’ (51%, OB for the Whisky Hoop Japan, 391 bottles, 2023) Chichibu 2015/2025 (58%, OB, mizunara heads quarter cask, for Rudder & Club Qing, Hong Kong, cask #16865, 176 bottles) Chichibu 2010/2018 (62.2%, OB, Number One Drinks, mizunara hogshead, cask #1000, 278 bottles) Chichibu 10 yo 2014/2025 (62.3%, OB for LMDW, Itinéraires, Yoshiya Hongo, oloroso sherry, cask #10416, 246 bottles) Chichibu 8 yo 2016/2024 (63%, OB for Rudder, mizunara heads hogshead, cask #5826, 195 bottles) Chichibu 2018/2025 (62.2%, OB for Spirits Shop' Selection Taiw
by Serge Valentin2 views
news2026-04-19
Earth Month Spotlight: Two Wines from Domaine Bousquet’s Ameri Range and Sustainable Winemaking in Argentina
Each year, Earth Month offers a chance to look beyond what’s in the glass—to consider how wines are grown and made.. It’s a moment to spotlight producers who treat sustainability not as a trend, but as a long-term commitment. Few wineries embody that mindset as fully as Domaine Bousquet. From Languedoc to Gualtallary Domaine Bousquet’s... Read More
by Martin D. Redmond6 views
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INSIDER DEAL! XX% OFF Thatcher’s Gourmet Popcorn
It’s a new, highly addictive Inexpensive Gourmet offer — scrumptious gourmet air-popped popcorn in irresistible flavors! Don’t miss our XX% ... Read more
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news2026-04-19
Gourmet Cabernet Franc Dinner With Exquisite Dishes & Wines
Photo ©Michael Kelly Last evening was our annual dinner featuring winning wines from the Annual International Cabernet Franc Competition and gourmet dishes prepared by Executive Chef Jaime Alderete at Verona18. The dinner was held at the Copper Valley Golf Course in Copperopolis. We met with Jaime and Edwarda, Director of Food & Beverage, in January […]
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Robert Mondavi Winery Reopens: Redefining the Global Benchmark for Next-Generation Wine Tourism
Following a three-year transformation, Robert Mondavi Winery has reopened its historic Oakville estate, marking its 60th anniversary with what is arguably one of the most significant wine tourism reinventions in Napa Valley since the 1960s. The relaunch introduces a fully modernized visitor ecosystem, new hospitality and culinary spaces, expanded indoor-outdoor tasting environments, and advanced winemaking […] The post Robert Mondavi Winery Reopens: Redefining the Global Benchmark for Next-Generation Wine Tourism appeared first on Liz Palmer .
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Your Guide to a Perfect Spring Weekend in Eugene
From Race Day to Game Day – here is the Sweet Cheeks Winery Guide: Whether you’re coming to town to run, cheer, or celebrate, this weekend in Eugene is packed with energy, community, and plenty of ways to soak it all in. From the excitement of the Eugene Marathon to the electric atmosphere of the […] The post Your Guide to a Perfect Spring Weekend in Eugene appeared first on Sweet Cheeks Winery .
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news2026-04-19
Why we all should drink more Pecorino!
Pecorino is a white wine grape variety that is native to Italy and growing in popularity. Article by Lisa Johnston (thewinemuse) The post Why we all should drink more Pecorino! appeared first on winemusing .
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Twig & Terroir: Discovering Cantina Zaccagnini's Montepulciano d'Abruzzo
Recently I wrote about Poderi dal Nespoli , one of the winer ies that fall s under Argea , the l argest private wine group in Italy .   Today I’m highlighting the Cantina Zaccagnini winer y , also a part of   Argea , that is located in Italy’s 5th largest region in area, Abruzzo. The virtual tasting I attended online walked through several Zaccagnini wines led by Italian wine expert, Fili ppo Barto letta .   Let’s discover more about the Abruzzo wine region , its most produced grape, Montepulciano, and the many expressions that Zaccagnini produces under their Tralcetto line of wines today .   The Abruzzo wine region   The Abruzzo region is “wild....and one of the greenest regions in Europe ”, as Filippo described .   It’s rather small in size with about 1.3 million inhabitants.   To give you some perspective, the city of Manhattan, NY is larger in size.   That’s because a lot of the terrain of Abruzzo is dominated by mountains, hills and forests,
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news2026-04-19
Q&8: Meet China’s ‘Driving Winemaker’
Deng Zhongxiang aka “China’s Driving Winemaker” is relentlessly on the road while keeping ten clients in Ningxia happy. From stony fields nestled near the Helan ...
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news2026-04-19
April 2026: Instead of a newsletter… Proper Job
We don’t have a newsletter anymore – we do this instead, in the same format, with a bit of something new, some updates, and a recap of what we’ve posted in the past month. We reconnected with St Austell Proper Job last night, remembered how much we love it, and realised that we’ve been taking […] April 2026: Instead of a newsletter… Proper Job originally posted at Boak & Bailey's Beer Blog
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Sweet Sixteen
I'm thinking of suing the National Health Service (NHS). I had a hospital procedure on Friday in which I was injected with Botox. I had hoped to emerge looking less like a 75-year-old and more like a young Sweet Sixteen. Looking in the mirror, I look exactly the same, so I want to make a complaint. The fact that the Botox injection was into my stomach valve via a gastroscopy ( which I mentioned here ) is neither here nor there. Botox is Botox, right? Seriously though, the procedure at St Thomas' Hospital went well and I always love seeing my consultant as she is just a lovely human. As she injected the sedative (I won't have a gastroscopy without a sedative), she said "here comes your gin and tonic". I was out for the count for the rest of it, but knew there were five people in the room, four of them nurses and one consultant, looking after me, monitoring my blood pressure, oxygen levels and making sure I was in the right position for the gastroscopes to go down.  A prerequis
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First look at Tiny Giants Brewing debut in Northeast Portland

Understanding acidity in wine

Top 10 Champagne Export Markets 2025

The crawl of Rome

It’s the price, stupid

Hello Ninhao: ‘America’s First Chinese Only Wine Menu’

Mortlach / Port Charlotte / Dalmunach (Lady of the Glen)

Il Vinitaly 2026 visto dall’Antica Bottega del Vino di Verona (è qualcosa di unico al mondo)

L’errore più costoso che vedo fare ai publican

Two wines, two discounts — great value even before the price drop.

Featured Wine Review – OTU Estate Wines from Marlborough

Old Orkney, Old Islay, Benrinnes, Mortlach (Decadent Drinks)

5 Strategies to Describe Wine Like A Pro (as a Beginner)

A cheerful bunch of thirteen Chichibu in no particular order

Earth Month Spotlight: Two Wines from Domaine Bousquet’s Ameri Range and Sustainable Winemaking in Argentina

INSIDER DEAL! XX% OFF Thatcher’s Gourmet Popcorn

Gourmet Cabernet Franc Dinner With Exquisite Dishes & Wines

Robert Mondavi Winery Reopens: Redefining the Global Benchmark for Next-Generation Wine Tourism

Your Guide to a Perfect Spring Weekend in Eugene

Why we all should drink more Pecorino!

Twig & Terroir: Discovering Cantina Zaccagnini's Montepulciano d'Abruzzo

Q&8: Meet China’s ‘Driving Winemaker’

April 2026: Instead of a newsletter… Proper Job

Sweet Sixteen