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The Sherry Casks Came a Long Way to Get to Hye On certain mornings in Hye, the light comes in low and gold over the Hill Country and lands on the rickhouses in a way that makes even an old bourbon man stop and stare. The cedar trees look half asleep. The gravel crunches under […]

UK Ruinart Sommelier Challenge 2026 winner revealed

UK Ruinart Sommelier Challenge 2026 winner revealed

See a Full List of the 2026 Spirited Awards® Top Four Finalists, Helen David Lifetime Achievement Award, Tales Visionary Award, and Timeless Awards Recipients

NEW ORLEANS, LA (June 8, 2026) – Tales of the Cocktail Foundation (TOTCF) is honored to announce the Top Four Finalists, in addition to the winners of the Helen David Lifetime Achievement Award, Timeless U.S. and International Awards, and the Tales Visionary Award for the 20th annual Spirited Awards. Since its inception in 2007, the Read more... The post See a Full List of the 2026 Spirited Awards® Top Four Finalists, Helen David Lifetime Achievement Award, Tales Visionary Award, and Timeless Awards Recipients appeared first on Tales of the Cocktail Foundation .

Minted Mule Cocktail Recipe

The post Minted Mule Cocktail Recipe appeared first on Mix That Drink . A Minted Mule brings tequila, ginger beer, lime, mezcal, and fresh mint together for a smoky citrus twist that makes a Moscow Mule feel new again tonight. The post Minted Mule Cocktail Recipe appeared first on Mix That Drink .

Wine, Charity, and Community: Auction Napa Valley 2026

Wine, Charity, and Community: Auction Napa Valley 2026

Tales of the Cocktail Foundation Announces 2026 Spirited Awards® Top Four Top 10 Writing & Media, Books, and Product & Ingredients Finalists

NEW ORLEANS, LA (June 8, 2026) – Tales of the Cocktail Foundation (TOTCF) is honored to announce the Top Four Finalists, in addition to the winners of the Helen David Lifetime Achievement Award, Timeless U.S. and International Awards, and the Tales Visionary Award for the 20th annual Spirited Awards. Since its inception in 2007, the Read more... The post Tales of the Cocktail Foundation Announces 2026 Spirited Awards® Top Four Top 10 Writing & Media, Books, and Product & Ingredients Finalists appeared first on Tales of the Cocktail Foundation .

Vail Craft Beer Classic 2026 Returns To Colorado in June. Tickets On Sale

Greetings, Earthlings. Your BeerAlien correspondent has detected a significant gathering of fermented beverages in the Rocky Mountains. Team Player Productions has announced the return of the Vail Craft Beer Classic, which will celebrate its 10th anniversary on June 12–13, 2026, in Vail Village. This highly anticipated Colorado craft beer festival will once again showcase more... The post Vail Craft Beer Classic 2026 Returns To Colorado in June. Tickets On Sale appeared first on Beer Alien .

Saturday Webinar: The Insider’s Guide to the CSW Exam!

On Saturday, June 13—at 10:00 am central time (CDT), we are pleased to offer one of our most popular webinars—The Insider’s Guide to the CSW Exam—presented by Jane A. Nickles, CSE, CWE: If you are currently pursuing the Certified Specialist of Wine (CSW) Certification or considering the CSW as your … Continue reading →

🎧Ep265 – Romanian Wine Explained: Indigenous Grapes, Fetească Neagră & Europe’s Most Underrated Wine Region with Cramele Recas

Romania is home to some of Europe's most exciting indigenous grape varieties, yet remains one of the continent's most overlooked wine destinations. In this episode, Janina sits down with Winemaking duo and Husband and Wife, Nora Iriarte and Hartley Smithers of Cramele Recaș to explore Fetească Neagră, Fetească Regală and Fetească Albă, uncovering why Romanian wine deserves far more attention from wine lovers around the world. Along the way, they debate cork versus screwcap, discuss natural fermentation and minimal intervention winemaking, explain how climate change is affecting Romanian vineyards, and reveal the realities of producing quality wine at scale. You'll also discover Romania's key wine regions, get wine travel recommendations for Timișoara, learn why Fetească Neagră is one of Europe's most exciting red grapes, and hear firsthand what modern Romanian winemaking looks like today. Shownotes 1:45 – Introduction to Cramele Recas and their sustainability credentials 3:49 – An over

Visual Wine Education- Location Plays A Key Role In Wine Production

The Martini Man Jonathan Bailey

MARTINI yeni marka yüzünü duyurdu: The Martini Man Jonathan Bailey. Kampanyada 3-2-1 formülüyle yapılan bir Martini Spritz öne çıkarılıyor: 75 The Martini Man Jonathan Bailey yazısı ilk önce Meleklerin Payı üzerinde ortaya çıktı.

Elijah Craig Adds 21-Year-Old Bourbon to Single Barrel Lineup

Elijah Craig is adding to its Single Barrel portfolio with a 21-year-old bourbon bottled at 94 proof. The release will be a limited edition offering alongside the two bottles in the existing, permanent Single Barrel lineup, which consists of a 15-year-old and an 18-year-old bourbon. The 21-year-old whiskey will be available at the Heaven Hill Bourbon Experience in Bardstown, Ky., beginning June 14 with a suggested retail price of $299.99. Brand tasting notes highlight toasted oak, leather, and robust spices on the nose, followed by a palate rich with chocolate, toasted nuts, and caramel. The article Elijah Craig Adds 21-Year-Old Bourbon to Single Barrel Lineup appeared first on VinePair .

14 Years of Celebrating the Industry’s Quiet Innovators

Behind every great bottle of wine is a long list of people whose names rarely appear on the label. The cooperage that engineered a new toasting profile. The software company [...]

🎧They Make Wine in Lebanon?!? Diving Into One of the World’s Oldest Wine Traditions

Not only do they make great wine in Lebanon, the country has one of the oldest winemaking traditions in the world! The ancient Phoenicians produced wine there thousands of years ago and helped spread it throughout the Mediterranean. In this episode, we dig into Lebanon’s remarkable wine history and explore how it continues today despite many challenges and repeated threats to its survival. It is a story of extraordinary grit and perseverance. We also taste and review two Lebanese wines, including one from the internationally renowned Château Musar. And, as a bonus, this week’s “Wine in the News” story is totally shocking, and definitely not for the queasy. Don’t say we didn’t warn you. Wines reviewed in this episode: 2021 Massaya Le Colombier Rouge and 2022 Château Musar Jeune Red Send us a Text Message and we'll respond in our next episode! Contact The Wine Pair Podcast - we’d love to hear from you! Visit our website, leave a review, and reach out to us: https://thewinepairpodcast.com

New consumers, territory, culture: Pertinace’s model for adapting to a fluid and demanding market

The director Cesare Barbero shares the strategy with which the Treiso cooperative interprets the changes in the contemporary wine world. L'articolo New consumers, territory, culture: Pertinace’s model for adapting to a fluid and demanding market proviene da Wine Meridian .

Mexico City Soccer World Cup 2026 Wine and Food

By Martha Cisneros Paja Mexico City (CDMX) is a city where every corner tells a story of survival and celebration. It is juxtaposition of feelings : pure passion and the eternal hope built upon a landscape of ancient stone. Every-time I visit Mexico City I reconnect with my roots but also discover a new trendy […] This post Mexico City Soccer World Cup 2026 Wine and Food was posted on WineDivaa .

Investec Trophy Wine Show celebrates 25 years of excellence in winemaking

The Investec Trophy Wine Show marks its 25th edition in 2026, celebrating a quarter century of excellence in South African winemaking and the talent behind the country’s finest wines.

Beyond family management: Armando Castagnedi on the managerial evolution of Tenuta Sant’Antonio

How to transform a family business into an organized structure: management control, new professional figures and a constant pursuit of innovation. L'articolo Beyond family management: Armando Castagnedi on the managerial evolution of Tenuta Sant’Antonio proviene da Wine Meridian .

The Best Cocktails to Make This Summer

Our highly curated list of the drinks we’re craving right now.

Wine + Its Lore: Geography Shapes the Glass

Wine culture loves a tasting note the same way Carrie Bradshaw loves a Manolo Blahnik heel. Blackberry? Wet stone? Tobacco? We are enamored by them in different ways, but they all serve a purpose. Sometimes a suspiciously specific reference to “forest floor” can even bring us together. The longer you spend around wine, the [...]

Ohmygod–Part 5 Call The Cops!

OK, I really mean it this time… For those long-term readers of this blog, you are no doubt familiar with Ohmygod, a client that I had for three weeks of bike trips in Europe. I started recounting this story way … Continue reading →

Review: Oaklore Story Series 2026 – Old Fashioned and Port Cask Finished Bourbon

A bourbon’s story doesn’t necessarily end when it leaves its original barrel. Increasingly, distillers are turning to secondary maturation to add another chapter, one that can reshape the whiskey beneath it. That idea sits at the heart of Oaklore’s Story Series. Built around the belief that every barrel has a story worth telling, Oaklore Distilling… The post Review: Oaklore Story Series 2026 – Old Fashioned and Port Cask Finished Bourbon appeared first on Drinkhacker: The Insider's Guide to Good Drinking .

Lakshadweep Ends 47-Year Liquor Ban, Introduces Regulated Excise Regime

President Droupadi Murmu has approved the Lakshadweep Excise Regulation, 2026, formally ending the Union Territory's 47-year-old prohibition policy and paving the way for the controlled sale and consumption of alcohol. Droupadi Murmu, President of India Promulgated under Article 240 of the Constitution, the new law replaces the Lakshadweep Prohibition Regulation, 1979, and establishes a comprehensive excise framework governing the manufacture, import, transport, possession, sale and consumption of liquor across the islands. New Licensing Framework The regulation mandates the appointment of an Excise Commissioner as the chief excise authority, while the Deputy Commissioner will serve as the licensing authority for import and retail permits. Liquor licences may be granted to government-owned corporations, companies, agencies and autonomous bodies for import and retail vending. Private individuals and entities may also obtain licences for manufacturing, wholesale distribution and retail s

Q&8 | Wang Yuanzhu on Partnering Rice & Grapes

Coram Collective 集岩酿造 ranks among the most intriguing projects to pop up in China in recent years. Founded in 2023, with production from 2024, this ...