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April 2026 Newsletter
Our April newsletter is out! This month: Santa Barbara 1BC field days and new trial sites, the Porto Protocol’s landmark water report, Perrier-Jouët’s innovative cover crop trials in Champagne, fresh updates from Sonoma and Mendocino, and a stack of tools and events to help you save water, build soil, and future‑proof your vineyard. Read it... The post April 2026 Newsletter appeared first on Regenerative Viticulture Foundation .
by Hannah Hollis15 viewsarticles-blogsnewsletter - news
Pedro Lemos: a culinary journey through wine and territory
Pedro Lemos restaurant stands as a benchmark of excellence, where gastronomy becomes a gateway to wine culture, and where each experience celebrates the essence of Porto and its surrounding wine regions. The post Pedro Lemos: a culinary journey through wine and territory appeared first on Great Wine Capitals .
by Jorge Alas26 viewsbest-of-storiesbest-of-wine-tourismbest-of-wine-tourism-awardbestofwinetourismculinary-experiencegastronomy - news
Bad Booze We Love Anyway
A roundup of bad booze we love anyway.
by Sailor Guevara15 viewsspirits - news
Coast to Coast Cheers: 6 Canadian Drinks for Mother’s Day
Mother’s Day is just around the corner. This year, we’re celebrating her with Canadian wines and craft beer from coast to coast. Who better to help us than Natalie MacLean, editor of Canada’s largest drinks review site at nataliemaclean.com. Welcome, Natalie. Great to be back with you! Today we’re toasting mom with drinks from coast to coast in honour of all that she’s poured into us for years. Some of it is emotional support, some of it is orange juice we didn’t ask for but drank anyway. Where are we starting today? […]
by Natalie MacLean17 viewsbest-winesmother-s-daymother-s-day-giftmother-s-day-winewine-articles - news
Middle East Crisis increases Alcobev Input Costs in India
With the ongoing conflict in the Middle East severely disrupting global supply chains, two of India’s leading industry bodies, the Confederation of Indian Alcoholic Beverage Companies (CIABC) and the Brewers Association of India (BAI), have approached state governments seeking urgent price revisions and relief measures to offset unprecedented input cost escalation. The conflict has choked critical maritime trade routes, particularly around the Strait of Hormuz, a key artery for global oil and petrochemical shipments. With nearly 20% of the world’s crude flows passing through this corridor, disruptions have triggered a sharp spike in energy prices, freight costs, and availability of essential raw materials. Shipping routes have become longer and costlier due to diversions, while war-related surcharges and insurance premiums have further strained supply chains. The cascading effect has been felt across industries reliant on imported inputs and energy-intensive manufacturing,
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Do You Judge a Book (Wine) by its Cover?
The Foreword: Setting the Scene Have you ever found yourself wandering the wine aisle, overwhelmed by enormous choices? What finally makes you reach out and grab that specific bottle? More often than not, it’s the label. That small piece of paper is a storyteller, a legal document, and a silent salesperson all rolled into one. Of... The post Do You Judge a Book (Wine) by its Cover? appeared first on Exploring the Wine Glass .
by exploringthewineglass23 viewspublished-articlesbuying-winechoosing-winewine-educationwine-label-designwine-labels - news
A Few More Wines From My Avalon Rhine River Cruise
The ship has sailed and I am halfway through this trip on the Rhine River with Avalon Waterways. I saw many steeply sloped vineyards yesterday south of Koblenz as well as a few castles perched on hillsides. Today we passed by Heidelberg. Here are my tasting notes for a few more wines I enjoyed during my dinners. I have been...
by mywinepal23 viewsaustriacruisegermanyitalypinot-blancprimitivo - news
Preparing the perfect pint of cask
A beautiful pint of perfectly conditioned cask beer is one of life’s great joys. But just how do we prepare the perfect pint? Paul Davies, founder of the award-winning AleHunters, and formerly part of the quality team at Fuller’s, is on hand to explain all. Enjoying a pint of perfectly conditioned cask, at the correct...
by Tim17 viewslong-readsalehunterscask-beercask-marquecellaringdispense - news
Astrolabe Beacon Hill Southern Valleys Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2024
Astrolabe Beacon Hill Southern Valleys Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2024 $40 There is nothing about crafting great Sauvignon Blanc that winemaker Simon Waghorn doesn’t know. He’s basically the Obi-Wan Kenobi of New Zealand Sauvignon. The Gandalf of the good stuff. In his new Beacon Hill vintage, prepare for a fragrant tsunami of freshly-shelled sugar snap peas, […]
by Yvonne18 viewsuncategorizedastrolabeastrolabe-beacon-hill-southern-valleys-marlborough-sauvignon-blanc-2024beacon-hillmarlboroughsauvignon-blanc - news
UB Sees Q4 Revival as Beer Growth Returns; Premium Portfolio Surges 16%
United Breweries Limited reported a strong close to FY26, with the beer category returning to double-digit growth in the fourth quarter, signalling a recovery led by sustained momentum in its premium portfolio. The company said 80% of its markets recorded growth during Q4, driven by robust performance from premium brands such as Kingfisher Ultra, Kingfisher Ultra Max and Heineken Silver. Beer category growth rebounded to 10% in Q4 FY26, with the company posting gains in both sell-in and sell-out volumes year-on-year. Sell-in volumes rose 4.1%, while sell-out volumes grew in high single digits. Premium volumes significantly outpaced the overall portfolio, registering a 16% increase during the quarter, reinforcing the company’s focus on premiumisation as a key growth lever. Despite the positive volume momentum, net sales for the quarter declined 3%, impacted by source mix, with a higher proportion of volumes coming from contract breweries. Gross profit margin improved sharply to 45
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What Wine Goes With Takeout? (Without Overthinking It)
Takeout nights are no longer “junk food nights”—they’re real meals, just more relaxed. The good news is you don’t need fancy restaurant rules to enjoy wine with casual food. In fact, some of the best wine with takeout pairings are simple, unexpected, and incredibly easy to enjoy. The key is not perfection—it’s balance. You want wines that are fresh, fruit-forward, and not overly oaky or tannic, so they don’t overpower everyday foods like pizza, sushi, burgers, or noodles. Here’s how to pair...
by Julia Koroleva2 views - news
Best Wines for First-Time Wine Drinkers (That Actually Taste Good)
If you’re new to wine, the options can feel overwhelming—dry, sweet, tannic, oaky… where do you even start? The truth is, wine doesn’t have to be complicated. The best wines for beginners are smooth, approachable, and easy to enjoy without needing a trained palate. At Corus Imports, the focus is simple: bring in wines that are authentic, drinkable, and actually enjoyable—whether you’re brand new or just looking for something easy. Whether you're exploring wine for the first time or helping...
by Julia Koroleva2 views - news
Oasis Diner Butterscotch Root Beer
When I was at Oasis Diner, and I asked for my refill, they asked if I wanted more of the regular or if I wanted to try the Butterscotch Root Beer. What? That was an option? They have two house root beers? I am not a fan of doing back to back reviews, but I [...]
by GourmetRootBeer14 viewsdraft-and-keg-root-beersbutterscotchoasis-diner - news
Bréif encounter
Today's beer is a coda to Monday's post about the Mullingar beer festival. This bottle was very kindly suitcased all the way from Cavan by Mr Thomas Carroll . Bréifne Gael Brewing is, I think, Ireland's newest brewery, and possibly the first legitimate one in Cavan in the modern era -- I never saw any evidence that Ó Cléirigh ever troubled themselves with acquiring a licence. Ór Dubh is the name: "Black Gold" writing a big cheque for a 4.3% ABV stout. It doesn't say if it's bottle conditioned but there looks to be a bit of murk in the brownish black body. A head forms on pouring though fades quite quickly. That doesn't stop it from having a fabulously chocolatey aroma, suggesting the classy high-cocoa sort. It's light and sparsely carbonated, and the chocolate takes a backward step in the flavour. Not that it's any way bland. The vestiges of chocolate meet a raspberry-jam fruit seam and a super-clean dry charcoal roast. So, there's complexity to pick apart for those who ind
by noreply@blogger.com (The Beer Nut)2 viewsor-dubh - news
Award Winning Champagnes from Sanger
Champagne Sanger was founded in 1952 by 16 former students of the Avize Viticulture School.It is deeply intertwined with the educational mission of the local school, often having students and young professionals involved in its operations, blending tradition with modern, sustainable techniques. Centrally located in Avize, a Grand Cru village in the Côte des Blancs,…
by Glass of Bubbly11 viewschampagne-news - news
What Are the Insider Tips to Discovering and Buying the Best Cheese of Your Life? with Michael Finnerty
Introduction Why does buying from a good cheese shop often beat picking up a wedge from the supermarket? How do people underestimate the physical labor and other demands of being a cheesemonger? How does using a cheese iron reveal where a wheel of cheese is in its life? In this episode of the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, I’m chatting with Michael Finnerty, author of the terrific new book The Cheese Cure: How Comté and Camembert Fed My Soul. You can find the wines we discussed here. Giveaway Three of you are going to win a copy of Michael Finnerty’s new […]
by Natalie MacLean21 viewsbooks-and-winebooks-wineboxed-winefood-wine-pairingpodcastsserving-wine - news
Justin-Siena fights back with a huge rally over the final five innings to beat Vintage and snap its losing streak
Justin-Siena snapped it's losing streak after beating Vintage, 10-3, in the opening game of the series. The post Justin-Siena fights back with a huge rally over the final five innings to beat Vintage and snap its losing streak appeared first on Napa Sports News .
by Kyle Foster18 viewshigh-school-baseball-justin-siena-braveshigh-school-baseball-vintage-crushersbaseballjustin-siena-high-schoolkyle-fostervine-valley-athletic-league - news
Let’s Keep Wine Democratic
The wine market’s extremes are getting more extreme. Late last month Yellow Tail owner Casella Wines plunged to a AU$5.5 million [£2.9 million] loss, against a background of contraction in the Australian industry and US tariffs. Yet a few days earlier at Sotheby’s New York, an 1870 magnum of Château Lafite fetched $200,000. The opposite […]
by Tim Atkin3 views - news
5 New-2026- Italian Craft Gluten-Free Beers you must try (Even if you are not celiac)
Here are five recent Italian craft gluten-free beers worth adding to your list. Since my original 2019 Gluten Free beers article, Italian craft breweries have pushed the gluten-free category to a new level. These are not niche products anymore: they are proper, competitive craft beers that happen to be safe for celiacs! Because gluten intolerance … Continue reading 5 New-2026- Italian Craft Gluten-Free Beers you must try (Even if you are not celiac)
by monica2 viewscompetition-awards-beer-of-the-year-brewery-of-the-yeargluten-free - news
Wines of British Columbia: Vintage Reveal 2025
There’s a particular energy that comes with being handed a glimpse of the future, especially in a wine region that has spent the last few years navigating anything but predictable conditions. At the Wines of BC 2025 Vintage Reveal, that sense of anticipation was palpable, but so too was something else: relief. Held at Vancouver’s […] The post Wines of British Columbia: Vintage Reveal 2025 appeared first on Advinetures.ca .
by Allison17 viewsblogadvineturesbc-wineblue-grouse-estate-winerybritish-columbia-wineclos-du-soleil-winery - news
Intravino Cup | Si vota! 64 cantine del Brunello di Montalcino per un 1° turno pazzesco
Non c’è un altro modo di dirlo: 64 cantine del Brunello di Montalcino per la 4° edizione della Intravino Cup . Riassunto delle puntate precedenti. 1° edizione (2021): Cantine del Chianti Classico . Vincitore: Castello di Monsanto . 2° edizione … continua »
by Tommaso Ciuffoletti11 viewsprimo-piano - news
Non-Alcoholic Margaritas You Need To Make
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with 6 non-alcoholic margaritas you need to make—fresh, festive, and alcohol-free twists on the classic drink everyone loves
by Mocktail Girlie16 viewsmargarita - news
2x Islay Malt 1991 (The Whisky Jury)
Among the latest bottlings from The Whisky Jury there were two 1991 Islay Malts . One is a general release and the other is for friends: Passion for Whisky in The Netherlands and Lucky Choice in Australasia.I tried both at the Limburg Whisky Fair last weekend and they were really good.
by Ruben29 viewsundisclosed199134yoislaylaphroaiglucky-choice - news
Churro Cookies Recipe
Served at the 2026 Reserve Cellars Wine Trail, Reserve Cellars Ingredients: 1½ cups flour 1½ tsp cinnamon ¼ tsp baking soda ¼ tsp salt 1 cup brown sugar, packed ½ cup butter 1 large egg 1 tsp vanilla extract Cinnamon Sugar Mix (to roll dough in) ½ cup white sugar 2 tbsp cinnamon Directions: In […] The post Churro Cookies Recipe appeared first on Hermann Missouri Wine Trail .
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