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Featured Winery April 2026 – Equilibrium Makers, Martinborough
THE BALANCE OF THE FORCES – Here’s a little story about how an Italian man and a French woman found their balance, far from home. This is the story of Simone and Lucie, the team at Equilibrium Makers in Martinborough, New Zealand. In January this year I posted and shared my review of several wines […]
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Grapes for Humanity Announces 2026 Fine Wine Auction
Featuring over $1 Million in Rare Wines, Dream Lots, and Unforgettable Experiences With wine donations up more than 200%, the April auction will support climate action alongside Grapes for Humanity’s core pillars of health, education, and humanitarian relief Toronto, ON … Continue reading →
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Trade Friction Cuts Into U.S. Spirits Exports
A combination of ongoing trade friction, retaliatory actions, and a sagging economy combined to cut U.S. spirits exports in 2025 by 3.8%, according to new… Read More
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With ‘High Voltage,’ Shock Top Follows Voodoo Ranger up the ABV Ladder
Now that a slew of popular craft beer brands, including Voodoo Ranger and Dogfish Head, have put out high-ABV new releases, Shock Top wants in. The brand debuted High Voltage, which comes in at 9.6 percent ABV, in Southern California markets today, making this new offering the brewery’s product with the highest alcohol content yet. The beer will reach shelves nationwide beginning in May. The article With ‘High Voltage,’ Shock Top Follows Voodoo Ranger up the ABV Ladder appeared first on VinePair .
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Burgundy, Demystified: Why I’m Starting This Journey
Burgundy has a reputation—and in many ways, it has earned it. At its finest, Pinot Noir from Burgundy can be extraordinary: nuanced, layered, and capable of expressing place with a level of precision that few wines achieve. It is also, … Continue reading →
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Reintegrating livestock in a specialized vineyard region: unravelling actor perceptions in southern France
This study by Ryschawy, J et al., (2025) published in Agronomy for Sustainable Development, found that reintegrating livestock into vineyards in southern France provides ecological benefits such as improved soil and vegetation management, but adoption is limited by weak coordination, economic constraints, and mixed stakeholder support. Headline Findings Methods Results Read the original study here. The post Reintegrating livestock in a specialized vineyard region: unravelling actor perceptions in southern France appeared first on Regenerative Viticulture Foundation .
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✨ April at Wildside: Make Your Plans
April at Wildside is where everything starts to come alive again. Longer days, fuller tables, and a calendar that gives you more than one reason to come out. Whether you’re here for a midweek reset, live music, thoughtful gatherings, or something a little magical… it’s all happening this month. ♀️ Midweek Rhythm Wine Down Wednesday | Winery (Versailles) An all-levels yoga flow designed to help you reset midweek—followed by a glass of wine and a slower pace for the rest of your evening....
by Elisha Holt2 views - news
Albariño: the grape & wine
Albariño : the grape & wines Many white wine drinkers reach instinctively for familiar favourites like Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, or Pinot Grigio. There is nothing wrong with any of these well-known varieties but looking further afield there is a world of exciting alternative white wines. None of these alternatives is more refreshing, versatile and food-friendly than Albariño (pronounced phonetically as Alba-reen-yo). If you’re looking to expand your palate and discover a white wine that balances elegance with vibrancy, Albariño may be exactly what you are missing. In my opinion, Albariño, especially from the Rías Baixas DO, is one of the best Spanish (and Portuguese) still white wines today. In this comprehensive guide, I’ll explore everything you need to know about the Albariño grape and its wines — from its origins and flavour profile to food pairings and buying tips—so that you can skip the Sauvignon, Chardonnay and Pinot shelves and find a great bottle of this delicious wine ins
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Extensive vineyard management and semi-natural habitats increase biodiversity and ecosystem services: insights from a global meta-analysis
A 2025 global meta-analysis by Silvia Winter et al., in Science of the Total Environment found that less intensive vineyard management increases biodiversity and ecosystem services by about 14% overall, with minimal trade-offs except for reduced yields in organic systems. Headline Findings Methods Results Read the original study here. The post Extensive vineyard management and semi-natural habitats increase biodiversity and ecosystem services: insights from a global meta-analysis appeared first on Regenerative Viticulture Foundation .
by Hannah Hollis6 viewsresearch-reviewsbiodiversityecosystem-services - news
Craft Brewing with John Mallett – BeerSmith Podcast #342
This week John Mallett from Bell’s Brewery joins me to discuss his new role as Course Directory of the MBAA,
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1945 Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Breaks Record for Most Expensive Bottle of Wine Sold at Auction
A bottle of 1945 Domaine de la Romanée-Conti (DRC) sold for a record-smashing $812,500 at Acker’s annual La Paulée Auction this weekend. The auction raked in $25 million in total sales from bottles produced by additional famed Burgundian estates like Domaine Dujac, Leflaive, Coche-Dury, and others, and set an additional, 459 unspecified world records related to pricing, according to a press release. The near-$1 million sale bested the previous world record set at a Sotheby’s auction in 2018 when a different bottle of 1945 DRC went for $558,000, solidifying the cuvée as the current most-prized bottle for wine collectors. The article 1945 Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Breaks Record for Most Expensive Bottle of Wine Sold at Auction appeared first on VinePair .
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The Parés Baltà Experience
<img src="https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/5a6dda85-2308-4330-b9e5-3940be4fde01/Penedes.jpg"/><p>by Sanford Smith, Willamette Valley Bureau Chief, on assignment in Turkey and Spain</p>
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Spring Release Party Pairings: Five Bites for Our New Wines
Spring 2026 Club Release Pairings Spring release weekend is always one of our favorite moments of the year. It’s the first chance to gather with our community after winter, share the newest wines from the cellar, and celebrate the start of a new season together. This year, we had a wonderful time pouring five new […] The post Spring Release Party Pairings: Five Bites for Our New Wines appeared first on Sweet Cheeks Winery .
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Why Beverage Experiences Are Your Event’s Most Powerful Social Media Engine
Let’s be honest… most events are beautiful, well-planned, and, well, sometimes forgettable online. Not because they aren’t good—but because they aren’t shareable. If your goal is visibility, brand exposure, and long-term ROI, your beverage experience isn’t just a service… it’s a strategic marketing tool hiding in plain sight. The Shift: From “Serving Drinks” to “Creating […]
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Spring Wine Pairings 2026: Brunch, Easter & Tinned Fish Guide
This spring, we are focusing on producers who have spent decades, and in some cases centuries, mastering their regional grapes. From the gravelly terraces of Friuli to the volcanic soils of Sicily, these wines aren’t just beverages; they are liquid postcards. 1. The Garden Aperitif: Attems Sauvignon Blanc 2024 Region: Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy Price: SRP […] This post Spring Wine Pairings 2026: Brunch, Easter & Tinned Fish Guide was posted on WineDivaa .
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March Gin Monthly
March was one hell of a month! Alongside Mothers’ Day and my birthday, there were tastings, trade shows and a fair bit of judging as well as the first ever World Hanky Panky Day and even a bit of much-needed … Continue reading →
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#GinADayMay 2026
The original and the biggest gin-themed social media challenge is back for its eighth year running! In 2019, #GinADayMay’s inaugural year, in excess of 4,000 images were posted on Instagram using the #GinADayMay hashtag, averaging at approximately 135 posts a day. With … Continue reading →
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Napa Valley or Sonoma Wine Country Small-Group Tour
The post Napa Valley or Sonoma Wine Country Small-Group Tour appeared first on Platypus Wine Tours .
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Two Intriguing Books Where Cocktails Spark and Desserts Shine
Everyone who knows me understands that I have a few books open. Some are oversized “coffee table” books, some are nonfiction and fiction, and all are waiting for me to take a deep dive into the story. Just like wine, I savor each moment of a good book and when it’s completed, more often than […] READ MORE The post Two Intriguing Books Where Cocktails Spark and Desserts Shine appeared first on Grape Experiences .
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Top Wine Country Picks from Platypus Guide Steve
The post Top Wine Country Picks from Platypus Guide Steve appeared first on Platypus Wine Tours .
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Inflation Update 2026
What it means for employee benefits plans
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What Happens in the First 24–72 Hours of Residential Mental Health Treatment?
Mental Health | Residential Treatment What Happens in the First 24–72 Hours of Residential Mental Health Treatment? Alpine Recovery Lodge Updated April 23, 2026 Residential mental health guide The first 24–72 hours of residential mental health treatment are usually focused on safety, orientation, assessment, calming the nervous system, and starting a clear plan. Alpine’s current […]
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Hop to It: Easter’s 5 Best Wine Finds Are Hiding in Plain Sight
While children search for Easter eggs this weekend, grown-ups deserve a treasure hunt of their own, right there in the wine aisle. Who better to lead us on this spring discovery than Natalie MacLean, editor of Canada’s largest wine review site at nataliemaclean.com. Welcome, Natalie. Great to be back with you! You know, Easter is the one holiday where we’re encouraged to hunt for hidden treasures. I say we bring that energy to the wine aisle. The best bottles aren’t always at eye level with the glossy labels. Sometimes you have to crouch down, think like […]
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TTB Recommends Delaying Submission of 2026 Q1 CBMA Importer Refund Claims
Due to a known data transmission issue between U.S. Customs and Border Protection (“CBP”) and the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (“TTB”), certain first quarter 2026 import data displayed in the myTTB CBMA Importer Claims System may reflect inflated quantity amounts, particularly for entries from January through mid-February...
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