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Pannobile – meeting this coalition of amazing Burgenland producers, who are making some of Austria’s most interesting wines
The Pannobile group is now 30 years old. It was John Nittnaus who created the term Pannobile, from Pannonia, the
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Dutch Blossom Martini
Dutch Blossom Martini — A Floral Cocktail with Timeless Elegance Where local distilling heritage meets modern cocktail refinement. A Martini Inspired by Dutch Craft and Floral Character This Blossom Martini is a cocktail that captures the softer and more elegant side of Dutch gin culture. Inspired by the historic Van Kleef Distillery in The Hague, […]
by Frank van Geest17 viewscocktail-recipeangelica-rootcoriander-seedsfloral-elegantjuniperparty-signature - news
Pouques and Teeth
While I was in Guernsey I learned a lot about the local folklore in the main museum. Guernsey folk seem to have been a very superstitious lot over the centuries and believed in all sorts of gremlins and nasties, fairies, ghosts and ghouls. One example was that a lot of old houses on the island have ledges up near the apex of their roof to allow witches to rest when flying about. It was believed that supplying this kind offer of rest kept the witches on their side and avoided having something nasty happen to them. Another such superstition was about Pouques. See here all about them. I'm not sure if this word was of French origin, but this is an explanation about them. It got me wondering whether we get our word "spooky" from it. In other news, I went for the follow-up appointment to have a dental bridge fitted. It started here . It was supposed to be three weeks between the dentist fitting the temporary bridge and the permanent one. Halfway into the first appointment to fit
by noreply@blogger.com (ADDY)3 views - news
A few more rums and quite a wee mess
Bayou ‘Reserve Rum’ (40%, OB, USA, +/-2025) Spinnaker 8 yo 2016 ‘LFCH’ (61.2%, Jamaica, +/-2025) Mainland Rum 10 yo 2015 (70.1%, Superlative Spirits, USA, California, K&L exclusive, virgin white oak, +/-2026) Easy Peasy ‘Exotic Blended Rum’ (51%, Swell de Spirits, 1,400 bottles, +/-2025) Clarendon 27 yo 1995/2023 (64.7%, Distilia x Rhum Attitude x Bar Lamp Tokyo) A French Antilles Distillery 2017/2024 (57.6%, Bedford Park, 225 bottles) Jamaican Rum 18 yo (49.3%, Decadent Drams, 2025)
by Serge Valentin3 views - news
Kumeu River Takes Top Honours in Judgement+50 Blind Tasting
Fifty years after the original Judgement of Paris changed the wine world forever, Kumeu River has proudly taken top honours in a global blind tasting celebrating its legacy. Organised by The International Wine & Food Society (IWFS), Judgement+50 brought together more than 1,000 wine enthusiasts and experts across Europe, North America, South Africa, Asia, and […]
by JB Wine Guy22 viewsnz-wine-newspress-releasewine-awardschardonnaykumeu-river-wines - news
Beyond Bubbles, The Women of Maison Pommery Continue to Innovate with Château La Gordonne
With all the wine out there - and there is a LOT of it - I’m always looking for a connection to wine. What is something that they do that is important to me? What actions do they take that aligns with my values and makes me actually want to buy the wine? It turns out that Maison Pommery checks those boxes for me - and that includes their Château La Gordonne estate in Provence, which I had no idea even existed! An amazing setting to enjoy some amazing wines!
by Kat18 viewsrosewine-dine-houstonhoustonwineprovencerosewine - news
Astrophiz 235: June 2026 Sky Guide, The Great Planet Dance, and Cosmic Emu
Exploring the June 2026 Night Skies: Planetary Massings, Occultations, and Dark Constellations Your Essential Guide to June Naked-Eye Astronomy, Astrophotography Challenges, and tracking the Cosmic Emu LISTEN & SHARE: https://soundcloud.com/astrophiz/astrophiz-235-june-2026-sky-guide In this packed episode of Astrophiz, Dr. Ian Musgrave returns to guide us through a spectacular month of celestial events for June 2026. We kick […] The post Astrophiz 235: June 2026 Sky Guide, The Great Planet Dance, and Cosmic Emu appeared first on Astrophiz: The Astronomy and Astrophysics Podcast .
by BRENDAN O'BRIEN6 viewsuncategorized - news
MenoDodicIGP: Settesoli - Rosso Terre Siciliane IGT
di Stefano Tesi Nel corso dei miei ricorrenti raid tra gli scaffali della Gdo alla ricerca, talvolta autolesionistica e talaltra fortunata, di vini a poco prezzo da sperimentare tanto per il gusto di farlo e da provare senza problemi, credo di non aver mai trovato, finora almeno, una bottiglia col rapporto qualità/prezzo migliore di questo. E' un rosso fresco, agile, dissetante, con un bel profumo fragrante e un giusto corpo, da stappare in allegria tanto coi piatti invernali che, meglio se appena rinfrescato, colle pietanze estive. Nella sua categoria, un ottimo acquisto. Prezzo medio 3,5 euro
by noreply@blogger.com (Andrea Petrini)4 views - news
15 STARS Debuts Kentucke County: New Whiskey Line Celebrating America’s 250th Anniversary
15 STARS debuts Kentucke County, a 250th anniversary whiskey line featuring a 12 Year American Whiskey at $57.99 and 6 Year Bourbon at $37.99. The post 15 STARS Debuts Kentucke County: New Whiskey Line Celebrating America’s 250th Anniversary first appeared on BourbonBlog .
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15 STARS Launches First West Explorer: First 100% In-House Distilled Bourbon
15 STARS launches First West Explorer Bourbon Whiskey, a 5+ year, 95 proof Kentucky bourbon made with proprietary baby black corn and 100% in-house distilled whiskey. The post 15 STARS Launches First West Explorer: First 100% In-House Distilled Bourbon first appeared on BourbonBlog .
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Wines of the Week: Ankida Ridge Pinot Noir Reserve 2017 and Barboursville Octagon 2015
Since I got a Coravin, a wonderful tool that extracts wine from a bottle through the cork and displaces the wine with inert argon gas, I’ve enjoyed sampling wines without having to either open or empty the bottle—I can “have my wine and drink it, too.” Recently during a cool spell, I decided to sample […]
by Richard Leahy18 viewstastings-evaluationswine-of-the-weekxxvirginia-wine - news
Kirkland Signature Toscana – Still Sensational?
We check out the latest vintage of the Kirkland Signature Toscana from Costco. Predominately Sangiovese from Tuscany, Italy. The Kirkland ... Read more
by Jon Thorsen27 viewskirkland-signaturecostcohighly-recommendeditalypizza-winesangiovese - news
Focus on the 2026 vintage in Bourgogne
Bourgogne Prepares for an Early 2026 Vintage As canopy work intensifies and winegrowers struggle to keep pace with the rapid growth of the vines, Bourgogne is once again preparing for an August harvest. This year, the growing season is once again moving at an accelerated pace. Unseasonably warm, rainy weather in February triggered an early ... Read more The post Focus on the 2026 vintage in Bourgogne first appeared on My VanCity .
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2016 Laura Michael Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon
The Winery Photo ©Michael Kelly My wife and I met Laura at over twenty years ago at her winery. She acquired the property in 1999. Laura has always been a one-woman show until her husband Michael who is now helping in the vineyard management and Laura continues as the winemaker. Laura has focused on small […]
by mkellywine15 viewsuncategorizedcalistoga-wineslaura-michael-winesnapa-valley-cabernet-sauvignon - news
Only in America: The Craziest Wine Laws in the US
America gave the world jazz, the moon landing, and the cheeseburger. However, it also gave us some of the... The post Only in America: The Craziest Wine Laws in the US appeared first on The Finest Italian Wine .
by Kelly Chidi-Ogbonna20 viewshistorywine-and-peoplewine-knowledgeunited-stateswine-and-countrywine-in-usa - news
How to Use a Hawthorne Strainer: Tips and Techniques for Perfect Cocktails
Learn how to use a Hawthorne strainer like a pro, with simple tips for smoother pours, better filtration, and perfectly balanced cocktails.
by Melanie Tornroth17 viewsbar-toolscocktail-giftscocktail-skillsmixologycocktail-strainershawthorne - news
Restaurants: Labombe by Trivet, London
Website: https://www.labombe.co.uk/ A new star on the London restaurant scene is Labombe, the sister restaurant of Michelin-two-star Trivet, overseen by
by jamiegoode21 viewsfood-and-winelatestrestaurants - news
Vino naturale e ristorazione: nuovo progetto per gli operatori al centro del convegno di Vite e Vite, nella settima edizione di Giugno Slow a La Maddalena
Occorrono nuove strategie nella ristorazione, specialmente in un momento di calo generalizzato del consumo di vino, e bisogna andare oltre l’approccio convenzionale per proporre anche quello naturale. Ma soprattutto “bisogna incominciare a parlare solo di vini buoni”, sottolinea il giornalista e divulgatore Sandro Sangiorgi, ospite speciale della rassegna enologica “Vite e vite. Incontri con i […]
by Redazione19 viewsnewseventi-in-sardegnafeaturedla-maddalenasardegnavino-naturale - news
Non-Alcoholic Summer Sangria
You're New Favorite Mocktail: Non-Alcoholic Summer Sangria After my non-alcoholic Fall Sangria went totally viral, I knew I had to create a Summer version. And honestly? This one is GOOOOOOD, This Non-Alcoholic Summer Sangria is bursting with juicy fruit, crisp non-alcoholic white wine, and refreshing peach juice. It’s a gorgeous, sunshine-in-a-pitcher mocktail that’s perfect for pool days, BBQs, brunch with the girls, or honestly, just keeping in the fridge for yourself all week long. It...
by Mocktail Girlie13 viewsbrunch-mocktailsbatch-mocktails - news
New soil sensor
A soil sensor which measures eight different variables continuously from any chosen point in your vineyard has been added to the Vinewatch range. The soil sensor is attached to a regular Vinewatch Ladybird sensor which reports its environmental data automatically every ten minutes. The sensor reports NPK, soil moisture, soil temperature, salinity, pH as well […] The post New soil sensor appeared first on Vineyard Magazine .
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A Tour of Wine Grapes: Montepulciano
Montepulciano 🍷 Photo by Ra Boe on Wikimedia Commons Montepulciano (mon-tay-pull-chee-anno") is an Italian grape, mostly found in the Abruzzo region of Italy. Although the Montepulciano grape shares its name with the Montepulciano region in Italy, the grape is from the Abruzzo region while the Montepulciano region is known for the Sangiovese grape. Are you still with me? The modern era for the grape truly began in 1968 with the official creation of the Montepulciano d'Abruzzo DOC . Montepulciano d’Abruzzo is a very dark skinned grape. In fact, its skin is so rich in color pigments, the juice is instantly an opaque purple upon crushing whereas most red wines get their color from long soaking periods with the juice in contact with the skins (i.e., maceration). Wines produced from the Montepulciano grape can have two styles. The medium-bodied wine is the standard. Everyday versions are aged in stainless steel. The full-bodied style is achieved through longer maceration periods and aging
by Marc Kirkpatrick24 viewsgrape-varieties - news
Marina Cvetic nominata Cavaliere del Lavoro
Marina Cvetic, alla guida di Masciarelli Tenute Agricole, è stata nominata Cavaliere del Lavoro dal Presidente della Repubblica Sergio Mattarella, nell’ambito delle onorificenze conferite ai protagonisti dell’imprenditoria italiana che si sono distinti per il contributo allo sviluppo economico, sociale e produttivo del Paese. La nomina,... L'articolo Marina Cvetic nominata Cavaliere del Lavoro proviene da oscarwine .
by Ivan Nauta20 viewspersonaggicastellodisemivicolicavalieredellavoromarinacveticmasafmasciarelli - news
Hope for a generation
Virginie le Brun's first memory of selling was as a young child, boarding a bus of visiting tourists and asking if they would be interested in buying bags of pine cones. It was her own idea to package up several bags of green pinecones, much to her mother's surprise, and (also to her mother's surprise) several people bought a bag. It was a confidence building experience and it came naturally to Virginie. So, it's no surprise that led her as a young person into a part time role as a sales pe...
by Joelle Thomson4 views - news
Yeah Wines Pinot Noir 2025
Reviewing these Yeah Wines is awfully distracting. The whole time I am tasting and writing them up, I am humming along to Usher's song, Yeah! By the way, this is a great Pinot. Fermented with whole berries and whole bunches, the fruit is sourced from Pemberton in southern Western Australia. What engages me is how it steadily builds interest. You could suggest there is a new vista around every corner - winning! It opens with earthy and twiggy aromas with some wood smoke. Forest berries consume the fruit profile, but I'm hooked on the terrific savoury presence and drive. A delicate sheet of spice draws out to the persistent finish, where you find a fine hint of red apple acidity. I'm all in on the shape and flow. A solid example of Pinot, it's a beautiful drink without the bells and whistles. Yes! 91/100 Region: Pemberton RRP: $35 Source: Sample Winery Website Subscribe to Qwine here Follow: Instagram , LinkedIn and X
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