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Kavalan Four-Cask Matured / Peatist Bourbon

Here we have two of the latest releases from Kavalan distillery in Taiwan. The first is a 15 year old expression called Four-Cask Matured . It is a mix of bourbon, Oloroso sherry, ruby Port and puncheon casks. It seems a bit odd to name three after their seasoning and the fourth based on its size, right?Next up is Kavalan Peatist . I first read that as peatiest, but it's only moderately peated. I guess the name is an analogy for their Solist range. Here you have different casks for different markets. On the label it says Single Cask Strength . 

What’s Actually in Your $15 California Red — And Why the Label Won’t Tell You

A good $15 California red is genuinely hard to make. Smooth, fruit-forward, low tannin, pleasant acid — that profile pleases a wide range of palates […] The post What’s Actually in Your $15 California Red — And Why the Label Won’t Tell You appeared first on California Winery Advisor .

La sfida estrema di Lieselehof: verticale di Solaris, il "Vino del Passo" che guarda le vette

di Lorenzo Colombo Tra le varietà a bacca bianca della famiglia dei PIWI (acronimo tedesco di Pilzwiderstandsfähig, ovvero vitigni resistenti alle malattie fungine), il Solaris occupa oggi una posizione di primo piano. Creato nel 1975 presso l’Istituto Statale di Friburgo dal professor Norbert Becker, il Solaris è il risultato di una complessa serie di incroci: la genealogia del vitigno vede protagonista il Merzling, a sua volta derivato da Zarya Severa e Muskat Ottonel. Identikit di un vitigno precoce La caratteristica distintiva del Solaris è la sua spiccata precocità: germogliamento e fioritura avvengono precocemente, così come la maturazione, che avviene con largo anticipo rispetto alle varietà tradizionali. La sua capacità di accumulare rapidamente zuccheri lo rende ideale per la coltivazione in climi rigidi o ad altitudini elevate, permettendo di mantenere l’equilibrio acido ed evitando gradazioni alcoliche eccessive che appesantirebbero il profilo organolettico. Dal punto di vis

Cor Cellars

Luke Bradford of Cor Cellars Photos Courtesy of Cor Cellars A rock climbing trip in Italy changed the course of Luke Bradford’s life.   When he finished the climbs, a family member invited Luke to his winery south of Siena in Tuscany.   The rolling bucolic Tuscan countryside, thousand-year old buildings, and romantic lifestyle sucked him in until he was hooked.  Luke took a job at the winery during harvest for his remaining years at Evergreen State College, cobbling together an independent study program in chemistry, winemaking, and working harvests in Italy.   After graduating, he went back to Italy to work harvests for the family in Tuscany and Sicily.  He returned to WA state in 2002 to search for a winery job, which he found fortuitously at Wind River Cellars in the Columbia Gorge.  Another happy accident led him to property in Lyle, WA where he founded Cor Cellars in 2004. Today, Luke and his wife Meg are both fully involved in owning a

Penelope Bourbon Cooper Series: Riviera

I’d like to thank Penelope Bourbon and their PR partners for providing this sample with no strings attached. I love being proved wrong. In fact, I embrace it. Especially when it comes to opinions. The main reason for this is that I love learning. Especially things about myself. I love grinding my preconceived notions under the boot heel of truth. Case in point, I used to think that Light Whiskey was no good. You distill it to such a high proof that there is barely any flavor left? Who wants that? Flavor is the major point of differentiation between whiskey and vodka. But then I had an aged Light Whiskey sourced from MGP that was one of the more delicious things I’d tasted that year. I used to think that blends of different styles of whiskey were somehow lesser whiskeys. But then I made an infinity bottle of 2 ounces of every whiskey I reviewed in a year. It was amazing. Rosé wine used to be my favorite style when I was young. Then I found that I much preferred fruity, crisp whites and

From Waste to Value: How Repsco’s Green to Gold Program Rewards Sustainable Operations

Sustainability initiatives often require investment before companies see a return. Repsco's Green to Gold program flips that equation by helping businesses tran

Supplier Story: TAVA Ceramic Amphora & Monolite in Valpolicella

TavaLocated in Mori Trentino Italy, since 2010 Tava has been crafting technical ceramic amphora for winemaking. Produced from a patented mixture of local clay,

Humidify Your Barrel Room. No Plumbing Required

Most barrel room humidification systems mean plumbing the ceiling, pulling permits, and writing a check to your contractor before you've added a single point of

Stock-Up Event! Fill Your Custom Totes with Branded Merchandise

Longer Spring days and warmer Summer nights equal more customer time @your tasting room - and more sales opportunities!This is your chance to fill their custom

3 Smart Tips from May’s Snapshot, Plus a WISE Invitation

We just released the newest Enolytics Snapshot — our free, monthly look at how the DTC wine industry is actually performing, right now, in real numbers.Here are

Why the Irrigators at Shafer Love Lumo

Shafer Vineyards put Lumo on Borderline. Expanded to Rustler and Ridgeback. And the system just went in at Schoolbus. 58 blocks across 96 acres. That kind of ex

Why Infaco Tools Are Built to Outlast the Season

Farm tools aren’t just tools—they're investments. And in agriculture, where your equipment works as hard as you do, durability isn’t a luxury, it’s a requiremen

Portugal for Wine Lovers: Port, the Douro Valley and the Trip of a Lifetime

Reading Time: 7 minutes Portugal exceeded every expectation. Over two weeks, my son and I explored Lisbon, Sintra, Nazaré, Fátima, Porto, the Douro Valley and Óbidos, discovering spectacular vineyards, unforgettable dining, historic cities and some of the world’s most compelling wines. From Port tastings at Cockburn’s and Sandeman to an extraordinary meal at DOC overlooking the Douro River, Portugal proved to be far more than a wine destination—it is a country where wine, culture, history and hospitality come together in remarkable fashion. The post Portugal for Wine Lovers: Port, the Douro Valley and the Trip of a Lifetime appeared first on BCWineTrends .

Afternoon Brief, June 3

Nominations Open for the 14th Annual WINnovation Awards Wine Industry Network created the WINnovation Awards as a way to identify and honor wine industry suppliers and service providers that have developed ground-breaking products, practices, and have contributed to the advancement of the North American wine industry...

World Drinks Awards announces the best drinks and people of 2026

This year's competition saw World's Best titles awarded to both established producers and emerging innovators.

To Galifianakis, The Future is Agrarian

Discover why Zach Galifianakis’ Netflix series This Is a Gardening Show is inspiring viewers to reconnect with farming, gardening, and the people who grow our food.

International Bartenders Association launches global hub for bars

The IBA offers venues one place for recipes, menus, staff routines, checklists and event management.

30-year-old Pelican Brewing looks to non-alcoholic beverages and new locations for expansion

Pelican Brewing owners Jeff Schons (left) and Mary Jones (right) with brewmaster Darron Welch (center) Pelican Brewing is betting on craft soda and variety to boost grocery store sales, and in-person experiencing taprooms to carry the good vibes and Oregon coast centered brands draft beer into their fourth decade. The iconic Oregon Coast craft brewery that started as a brewpub in sleepy Pacific City has been one of the most award-winning breweries in the world and inspired a generation of brewers and that legacy is at the forefront as they celebrate their 30th anniversary this year. As a fan and observer of Pelican Brewing’s legacy since 1996, it has been fascinating to watch the brand go from hard to get destination location, to widely available grocery store best-seller. Pelican’s classic Kiwanda Cream Ale ( now called just Kiwanda ), Pilsner, mixed packs, and the extremely popular Beak Breaker Double IPA is often the best price to quality ratio deal in the store. Pelican husband and

📺Cava Revolution Nobody Is Talking About – with Sarah Jane Evans MW

In this episode of the No Sediment Wine Podcast, I sit down with Sarah Jane Evans MW to explore Spanish sparkling wine Cava, its ongoing image problem, and w...

La Vernaccia di San Gimignano al bivio: storia, identità e nuove sfide

La quarta edizione di “Regina Ribelle Vernaccia di San Gimignano Wine Fest”, conclusasi il 31 maggio, ha lasciato in eredità una profonda riflessione che va ben oltre il semplice spirito celebrativo. La ricorrenza era di quelle solenni: settecentocinquanta anni dalla prima attestazione documentata del vino e sessant’anni dalla nascita della Doc, la prima in assoluto […] L'articolo La Vernaccia di San Gimignano al bivio: storia, identità e nuove sfide proviene da La Stanza del vino .

Museum of Western Art highlighting Texas wine industry

Museum of Western Art highlighting Texas wine industry

Enotourism Writer and Speaker: Why Wine Regions Need a Real Voice in Wine Travel

By Jamie Knee | Petite Wine Traveler | Luxury Wine Travel Writer, Global Wine Presenter, and Enotourism Storyteller How enotourism connects wine, hospitality, luxury travel, and destination identity, and why the right voice makes all the difference What Enotourism Really Means Enotourism is one of those words that sounds narrow until you begin to understand… The post Enotourism Writer and Speaker: Why Wine Regions Need a Real Voice in Wine Travel appeared first on Petite Wine Traveler .

📺Winery of the Year’s secret to world-class Hunter Valley wine | Stuart Hordern of Brokenwood

What makes a truly iconic Australian wine?In this episode of the Halliday Wine Companion Podcast, Anna Webster sits down with Brokenwood Chief Winemaker Stua...

Château la Font du Loup Côtes du Rhône Rouge 2023