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Getting the most out of applied phosphorus (P) – understanding soil P relations in vineyard soils

The vineyard industry is evolving rapidly – new soil conditioners, precision tools and AI-driven decisions are becoming commonplace. Yet, as Jean-Baptiste Alphonse Karr famously wrote, “The more things change, the more they stay the same.”

Simple Syrup Guide: How to Make, Store & Use It in Cocktails

Learn how to make simple syrup, including the ideal sugar-to-water ratio, storage tips, flavored variations, and how to use it in cocktails.

Warner Bros. Discovery Announces New Original Documentary ‘Stem & Barrel: Napa Valley’

June 1, 2026 — In partnership with Warner Bros. Discovery, Stem & Barrel: Napa Valley follows three renowned Napa Valley wineries through one of the most demanding and defining periods in winemaking [...]

Introducing ‘Stem & Barrel: Napa Valley’, a New Documentary in Partnership with Warner Bros. Discovery

June 1, 2026 — In partnership with Warner Bros. Discovery, Stem & Barrel: Napa Valley follows three renowned Napa Valley wineries through one of the most demanding and defining periods [...]

Wiseman Brewing Beast Within Italian Pilsner

I am always looking out for Italian Pilsners (dry-hopped Pilsners), even when I am not. Recently, I saw Wise Man Brewing Beast Within Italian Pilsner at my local Total Wine. This is a 5.2% ABV Pilsner dry-hopped with Saphir and Spalter Select with a traditional Pilsner Base. This is supposedly the official beer of the … Continue reading Wiseman Brewing Beast Within Italian Pilsner

Steven Bartlett had three glasses of wine. The rest of us had a Thursday

Steven Bartlett had three glasses of wine. The rest of us had a Thursday

New data on supply chain sustainability cause of optimism

Crisp Malt’s Field Forward initiative has produced its first results — and they are a cause for optimism. New data from Field Forward reveals strong uptake of sustainable farming practices across its East Anglian grower network. There is widespread focus on soil health, biodiversity and input optimisation. Thirty-nine farmers from Crisp’s Grower Group completed the...

Why South African wine is betting on premium over volume

Why South African wine is betting on premium over volume

Vasanti Estate Winery New Releases

This is your invitation to explore the new releases from Vasanti Estate Winery – where every bottle reflects their roots in the South Okanagan and their commitment to craftsmanship. Structured, cellar-worthy reds, each wine is estate-grown and thoughtfully made in small lots. Whether you are discovering Vasanti for the first time or returning for a ... Read more The post Vasanti Estate Winery New Releases first appeared on My VanCity .

Agave Spirits Wins at Agavos Awards

Proof that Amazing Agave Spirits Can Come From North of the Border! The post Agave Spirits Wins at Agavos Awards first appeared on Litchfield Distillery .

🎧Special Episode! Meet the (Wine) Makers #23: Jun Kono President and Master Sake Brewer at Sohomare and Leo Lê Sommelier of Kappo Sono and Momoya

Sake is not a beverage we often cover on the podcast, but when we had the chance to talk to one of the great sake makers in the world, we jumped at the chance. In this episode we introduce you to Jun Kono of Sohomare, one of the world’s premier sake makers, and Leo Lê Sommelier of the great Kappo Sono in New York City and Momoya. What a treat to meet these two leaders in their respective businesses, and get to know them. As you know, sake is often called “rice wine,” but that is not the best description of it because the brewing process is so different and complex. And while many sake makers are trying to chase more accessible and fresher versions of sake, Sohomare is focused on making deep, complex, and elegant sake that is made to be eaten with food. We know you will learn a ton, like we did, in this conversation, and come away with a new appreciation for one of the most significant alcoholic beverages in human history. Send us a Text Message and we'll respond in our next episode! Co

Travel Blogger Tips for Your Kentucky Bourbon Trail® Distillery Visits

Guest blogger Chelsea Gilson of My Kentucky Bucket List shares her top tips for Bourbon Trail™ distillery visits. The post Travel Blogger Tips for Your Kentucky Bourbon Trail® Distillery Visits appeared first on Kentucky Bourbon Trail® .

A Perfect Pairing: Kentucky Bourbon Trail® & Kentucky Lottery

–The Kentucky Bourbon Trail® experience is expanding beyond distilleries in a first-of-its-kind collaboration with the Kentucky Lottery. Together, these iconic Kentucky brands bring you Bourbon Trail®-themed lottery games—blending heritage, thrill, […] The post A Perfect Pairing: Kentucky Bourbon Trail® & Kentucky Lottery appeared first on Kentucky Bourbon Trail® .

🎧Natural Wine RELOADED

Is natural wine dead? Or is it thriving? What even IS natural wine these days?! Most importantly, what's next for this multi-faceted yet misunderstood category? Helping us answer these searching questions are writer and winemaker Rachel Signer, journalist Simon J Woolf and wine producer Ben Walgate. We also indulge in a bit of impassioned debate between the two of us - this being a particularly provocative topic. (It's not every episode that moves Peter to use the phrase, 'complete bollocks', and Susie to say, 'cheeky middle finger', but here we are.) For example, did you know that the very term 'natural wine' itself is an unfortunate mis-translation? Are you familiar with, 'organic-PLUS' viticulture? Why hybrids may be the next big thing for natural producers? That natural wine is a philosophy, not a style? How the natural scene has influenced conventional wine? And the fact there's a new category of 'natural-adjacent' wines emerging..? Click on this link and use the code WINEBLAST at

June Whiskies of the Month: World Environment Day

The post June Whiskies of the Month: World Environment Day appeared first on The Scotch Whisky Experience .

La Pulga Tequila Debuts Limited-Edition Reposado Finished in Still Austin Bourbon Barrels

Fans of limited-edition spirits have a new bottle to chase. Fort Worth-based La Pulga Tequila has unveiled a limited-edition reposado tequila finished in barrels previously used for Still Austin Whiskey Co.’s Bottled in Bond Red Corn Bourbon, creating a uniquely Texas take on barrel-aged agave spirits. The expression begins as a seven-month reposado crafted from […]

Black Odesa, Felix Hart’s Latest Adventure

Peter Stafford-Bow does it again in his latest book, Black Odesa! You would think that after all the harrowing adventures Stafford-Bow’s character, Felix Hart, has been through he would relax and take it easy for a while. Well, he tried, but circumstances had other ideas. He thought life was grand, and then unexpected visitors showed up. That’s when everything started […] The post Black Odesa, Felix Hart’s Latest Adventure appeared first on Pull That Cork .

The QNCC Is Putting Nightlife Workers First

An inside look at the Queer Nightlife Community Center, which provides support, education and events for queer and transgender members of the industry.

Weekly Cellar Round-Up

Over the course of a week, I taste a bunch of wine, usually with friends, and almost always with my wife. Here are some of the wines we tasted over the past few weeks. These are wines that were not sent … Continue reading →

How to Open a Wine Bottle Without a Corkscrew: Date Night Lifehacks

No wine opener? You can use a fork This post How to Open a Wine Bottle Without a Corkscrew: Date Night Lifehacks was posted on WineDivaa .

How Craft Bitters Became a Force in Cocktails

A closer look at the rise of bitters in modern cocktails

Let's Debunk Beer Myths: Guinness Tastes Better In Ireland

Nasce il Gruppo Giovani del Consorzio Lugana

Il Consorzio Tutela Lugana DOC annuncia la nascita del Gruppo Giovani Lugana, una nuova iniziativa pensata per coinvolgere le nuove generazioni di imprenditori e professionisti già attivi all’interno delle aziende associate e accompagnare l’evoluzione della denominazione attraverso visione, competenze e progettualità. Il gruppo riunirà 31... L'articolo Nasce il Gruppo Giovani del Consorzio Lugana proviene da oscarwine .

Current releases from Dão legend Antonio Madeira

I’ve reported on Antonio Madeira and his wines before in detail. He’s one of the most important producers in the