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Blue Quail 2024 Pinot Gris, McFadden Farm, Potter Valley, CA ($18)
This is such a subtle, well-made Pinot Gris. Medium in body – and distinct on this ground from most Italian Pinot Grigios – it shows delicate flavors recalling pear and […] The post Blue Quail 2024 Pinot Gris, McFadden Farm, Potter Valley, CA ($18) appeared first on The Tasting Panel .
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Ballard Lane 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon, CA ($15)
Plump plum, dried lavender, ion-tinged sweet soil, and ripe black cherry show super complexity for this value-driven red. Impressively round tannins are sparked by a glint of white pepper on […] The post Ballard Lane 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon, CA ($15) appeared first on The Tasting Panel .
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Bolle Grand Reserve, NV, Non-Alc, Sparkling Wine, La Mancha, Spain ($70)
Spending three months in oak and an additional nine on lees (a first for a nonalcoholic wine), this blend of 90% Chardonnay and 10% Sylvaner smells of pear subtly laced […] The post Bolle Grand Reserve, NV, Non-Alc, Sparkling Wine, La Mancha, Spain ($70) appeared first on The Tasting Panel .
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Alvaredos-Hobbs 2024 Godello, Ribeira Sacra, Spain ($35)
This charming blend of 93% Godello, 5% Loureiro, 3% Alvariño is aged 15 months sur lies in 24% new French oak barrels and 2,500-liter thick stave foudres.A perfume of fresh […] The post Alvaredos-Hobbs 2024 Godello, Ribeira Sacra, Spain ($35) appeared first on The Tasting Panel .
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Arbol de Vida 2025 Chardonnay, Mendoza, Argentina ($15)
A very well-made Chardonnay in relation to its price, this displays clear varietal character but in a relatively light and fresh style. Orchard fruit notes lead the way backed up […] The post Arbol de Vida 2025 Chardonnay, Mendoza, Argentina ($15) appeared first on The Tasting Panel .
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Andre Brunel 2024 Grenache, Vins de Pays de Méditerranée, France ($15)
A dynamo, with wild strawberries, coffee, mocha, and blueberry pie. White pepper is subtle and tannins are sturdy, yet approachable. The post Andre Brunel 2024 Grenache, Vins de Pays de Méditerranée, France ($15) appeared first on The Tasting Panel .
by Bill Brandel6 viewsuncategorized - news
📺Discover Bordeaux – En Primeur 2025
We step into the high-stakes, adrenaline-fueled world of Bordeaux En Primeur 2025 alongside Christer, pulling back the curtain on the wine industry’s most cr...
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Google AI Search and Its Impact on the Wine Industry
The post Google AI Search and Its Impact on the Wine Industry appeared first on Next Gen Wine Marketing .
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🎧Ep. 2692 Wine Culture in Astana: Italian Wine Trends and Market Insights with Darya Nagornyak IWA
Welcome to the Asia Wine Market and Episode 2692 of the Italian Wine Podcast. In this episode, Roza Zharmukhambetova IWA interviews Daria Nagornyak IWA, the...
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Best of California, Poured in Lodi
Where should you go to experience California’s top award-winning wines? The 2026 California State Fair Commercial Wine Competition results point to Lodi. The competition’s top honors, Best of Show Red and Best of Show White, went to Lodi-grown wines. Add in multiple “Best Of California” varietal awards and 182 medals to wines from across the region, and this year's judging offers a snapshot of what's pouring in Lodi's tasting rooms right now. Results like these are worth tasting in person. All you need is a weekend and a tank of gas. Lodi's tasting rooms will handle the rest. The 6 Best of California Winners from Lodi Each of these wines was named the best of its varietal or category in the entire state of California: 2023 Inkblot Cabernet Franc, Michael David Winery (100 points, Double Gold) Awards: Best of Show – Red; Best of Region – Red; Best of California Cabernet Franc 2025 Grenache Blanc, Acquiesce Winery & Vineyards (99 points, Double Gold) A
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Indian Ladder Farms Cidery & Brewery Introduces “Cliff Sider,” a New Heirloom Blend Rooted in the Helderbergs
(Altamont, NY) — Indian Ladder Farms Cidery & Brewery is proud to introduce Cliff Sider, a new heirloom apple blend cider that captures the essence of the land where it […]
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Napa Valley Vintners Develops Future Leaders
5/26/2026 – Saint Helena, CA – Napa Valley Vintners (NVV) is investing in the next generation of wine industry professionals through its custom-made Napa Valley Leadership Program. This spring marks the launch [...]
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Afternoon Brief, May 26
Glassy-Winged Sharpshooter Detected on Grapevine Plants Sold at Napa Costco, Raising Alarm for Wine Industry: The invasive vineyard-destroying glassy-winged sharpshooter was recently detected on grapevine plants sold at Costco Wholesale in Napa, prompting a call from Napa County officials for community members to check plants they purchased at the store for the presence of the pest...
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A Most Challenging Vintage: Inside the Aftermath of a Killer Frost
Some Virginia and Maryland wineries are rethinking what they grow
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📺Stop Hating Oaked Wine – We Need to Talk
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Three French Wine Regions, Three Distinctive White Wines
Today we’re sipping wines made in three French wine regions. All are white wines with relatively low alcohol but very different flavor profiles. And, as you might expect from French wines, all are made to enjoy with food. Our tasting begins in Champagne before moving to the South West France and ends in the Loire Valley. Champagne everyone will recognize, […] The post Three French Wine Regions, Three Distinctive White Wines appeared first on Pull That Cork.
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Perfect 100-Point Score for Rose & Arrow 2023 Touchstone Pinot Noir Affirms Eola-Amity Hills as a Global Wine Powerhouse
James Suckling Awards 100 Points to Rose & Arrow Estate 2023 Pinot Noir Eola-Amity Hills Touchstone During AVA’s 20th Anniversary Year, Suckling’s First Oregon 100pt Pinot Noir Eola-Amity Hills, OR [...]
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Enartis Consolidates a €130 Million Business Ecosystem and Appoints New Leadership: Cambieri as CEO, Ticozzelli as General Manager
The Galliate (Novara)-based company brings Enartis, Winegrid, and Parsec under a single governance structure, creating the first integrated system for winemaking process management. Galliate (Italy), May 26, 2026 — Enartis, [...]
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The Future of Wine Is Changing. The Community Around It Is Not.
I have spent more than two decades in the wine industry. And while wine is a product, a commodity, I have never thought of it only as that. Wine tells stories. Each bottle tells the story of a place, culture, family, and history, as well as the year and the people involved in bringing it to life. Some of my closest friendships, most memorable travels, and meaningful conversations have taken place around a table with wine. Wine has always been about connection.
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The Best Non-Alcoholic Hugo Spritz
The Perfect Spring Non-Alcoholic Hugo Spritz If there’s one drink that screams spring and summer, it’s a Hugo Spritz, and I am so excited to share my non-alcoholic version with you. This non-alcoholic Hugo Spritz gives you everything you want from the original, without the alcohol. Whether you're sober, pregnant, or looking to cut back this year, this is perfect for you! You Don’t Have to Miss Out on Classic Cocktails Let’s just say it louder for the people in the back ... "You're not...
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Tipsy Snowcones… The Childhood Throwback Adults Can’t Get Enough Of
There’s something about a snowcone that instantly takes you back. Sweet syrups. Bright colors. Summer afternoons that felt endless. Now imagine that same nostalgic experience… upgraded for adults with handcrafted syrups, premium spirits, fresh fruit, creative garnishes, and a whole lot more personality. Welcome to the world of tipsy snowcones… the chilly little surprise guests […]
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Wine Road Names Katie Ambrosi as New Executive Director
Healdsburg, CA, May 26, 2026 — Wine Road is pleased to announce Katie Ambrosi as its new Executive Director. Ambrosi will officially begin her new role on June 1, as the [...]
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Kentucky Wine Country
Kentucky Wine Country 1798 was the year the first grapes were planted in Kentucky, starting earlier than most of its midwestern neighbors. But, like them, the wine industry that had developed over the next century was wiped out by Prohibition. Today the state has a growing wine industry and acreage in two AVAs, the Indiana ... Read more
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Clos Pegase Winery to Celebrate Grand Opening on June 27
Wine Club Members and VIPs Attend Free as the Restored Napa Valley Monument to Art and Wine Opens Its Doors to the Public CALISTOGA, CA — Adair Family Wines will host [...]
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