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SPIRIT Act Introduced to Support Small Distillers Across the Country

Bipartisan legislation would provide targeted tax relief for U.S. agricultural sourcing June 29, 2026 (Washington, DC) — The American Craft Spirits Association (ACSA) applauds the introduction of the Supporting Producers Through [...]

🎧The Wine Makers – Chef Charlie Palmer & Sommelier Tess Housholder

The whole thing started because we couldn’t remember the name of the Executive Chef at Wing & Barrel in Sonoma. One of our listeners that happened to work for Charlie Palmer reached out and suggested that we come for a visit to Appellation Healdsburg and meet the legend in person. We will never forget his name again. Charlie Palmer is an acclaimed American chef, restaurateur, and hotelier, renowned for pioneering Progressive American cuisine and owning multiple Michelin-starred restaurants. Charlie Palmer began his professional career at The River Café in 1983, where he became executive chef at age 23 and earned three stars from The New York Times. He trained notable chefs including Michael Mina and George Morrone. In 1988, he opened his flagship restaurant, Aureole, in Manhattan, showcasing regional American ingredients and his signature Progressive American cuisine, which reinterprets classic European techniques using American artisanal products . Over the years, Palmer expanded his

LEARNING ABOUT WINE: Wine Production in Fuissé: A History

Wine Production in Fuissé: A History The village of Fuissé sits near the southern end of Burgundy’s limestone belt, where the vineyard land of the Côte d’Or and Côte Chalonnaise gives way, a few kilometers to the south, to the granitic terrain of Beaujolais. It is a small commune in the department of Saône-et-Loire, and ... Read more The post LEARNING ABOUT WINE: Wine Production in Fuissé: A History first appeared on My VanCity .

When & Where Friday at Exactly 5.01 PM Chenin Blanc 2023

Why Whisky Miniatures Are Worth Exploring Before Committing to a Full Bottle

A good introduction to scotch for anyone starting to collect, whisky miniatures provide a room-saving... The post Why Whisky Miniatures Are Worth Exploring Before Committing to a Full Bottle appeared first on PorchDrinking .

There’s No One Best Bourbon: How to Find the Bottle That Fits Your Taste

If you ask 10 bourbon aficionados what their favorite bottle is, you’ll probably hear 10... The post There’s No One Best Bourbon: How to Find the Bottle That Fits Your Taste appeared first on PorchDrinking .

🍷 The Wine Rule I Broke in Italy… and Why I’d Break It Again

There’s a specific look people arrive in Italy with. Not the “I’m on holiday” look. The “I must not mess this up” look. It shows up at restaurants first. Before the food. Before the wine. Before anyone has even opened a menu. They sit down and suddenly become extremely careful... The post 🍷 The Wine Rule I Broke in Italy… and Why I’d Break It Again appeared first on The Finest Italian Wine .

There’s A Beef About Beef at the World Cup, As Argentina Fans Pour Into Texas

DALLAS (AP) — Drop thousands of Argentina fans into Texas for the World Cup and the debate is inevitable. It’s not about who has the best team or whether Lionel Messi is the best player at the tournament. It’s about who produces the best, most succulent steaks, and how to prepare the meat. That’s right: There’s a beef about […] The post There's A Beef About Beef at the World Cup, As Argentina Fans Pour Into Texas appeared first on Morning Ag Clips.

A Manhattan Made for Summer

Coconut-infused rum adds a splash of summer to this Manhattan riff. Like the classic, it's made with bourbon, vermouth, and Angostura bitters, plus coconut rum.

Simpsons show-runner bringing mystery dinner to Vector Brewing

Image credit: Bill Oakley. Have a cow, man, or maybe not. After all, the menu for this seven-course mystery dinner must remain a secret. But what can be shared is who’s behind it: Vector Brewing of Dallas and Bill Oakley , former show runner of “The Simpsons.” Yes, those Simpsons. He isn’t creating cartoon pop culture anymore. Instead, Bill has decided he wants to be a food celebrity. So far, so good. His many food-related projects include the creation and curation of an American Culinary Curiosity Dinner, which he’s bringing to Dallas via Vector Brewing. “Bill reached out to us on our website. I couldn’t believe it,” says Veronica Bradley, co-owner of Vector Brewing. “In fact, I didn’t believe it. I had actually just watched a Simpsons documentary with him in it, so I thought friends were pranking me.” According to a press release, the dinner will include seven courses of popular city-specific meals from around the United States. There will be an amuse bouche, two appetizers, a soup, a

Falernum Alternatives Every Tiki Lover Should Know

If you’ve ever started mixing a tiki cocktail only to discover you’re out of falernum, you’re not alone. Falernum is one of those ingredients that quietly sits in the background until suddenly it’s the star of the show. Whether you’re making a classic Mai Tai, experimenting with a Zombie, or diving into more obscure tropical […] The post Falernum Alternatives Every Tiki Lover Should Know appeared first on Crafty Bartending .

🎧📺sp#12 – caroline gilby mw: bulgaria, croatia and eastern europe’s wine renaissance

news this week doens't get too political, but does briefly cover the wine industry, tracking a slight decrease in hospitality insolvencies alongside the evol...

A Wine Lover’s Diary, part 1025: Thirty Bench Rieslings, a Birthday Bottle and a Concert

Monday. June 22nd: Dinner: chicken pasta with a bottle of Cono Sur Bicicleta Reserva. Tuesday, June 23rd: Dinner: Lamb chops with a bottle of Creekside Laura’s Blend 2022. Wednesday, June 24th: No wine. Thursday, June 25th: Winemaker Emma Garner invited … Continue reading →

AMG Precision Rally 2026: Conquering Nova Scotia’s Legendary Cabot Trail

Three Days. Two Nights. 350 km. One Legendary Journey Around Nova Scotia’s Cabot Trail. Every great rally is measured not only by the roads travelled, but by the memories created behind the wheel. Over three unforgettable days and two incredible nights, I joined 20 drivers, co-pilots, and two photographers for the perfect blend of precision […] The post AMG Precision Rally 2026: Conquering Nova Scotia’s Legendary Cabot Trail appeared first on Liz Palmer .

New dedicated stage reflects growing UK wine market at Fruit Focus

New dedicated stage reflects growing UK wine market at Fruit Focus

This Rare California Trousseau Gris Is an Smart Alternative to Costly Chablis and Sancerre

Meet Erin Reddan from ECR Vintners and how she is redefining California Luxury with her Trousseau Gris. By Martha Cisneros Paja True luxury isn’t about mindlessly dropping hundreds of dollars on a famous French label just because a sommelier nodded approvingly. Instead, real luxury is about discovery and narrative. It is about finding unparalleled craftsmanship […] This post This Rare California Trousseau Gris Is an Smart Alternative to Costly Chablis and Sancerre was posted on WineDivaa .

Director’s Cut: A Little More About My Journey, Thanks to the AHA

In my first Zymurgy Director’s Cut column, May/June 2022, I shared the fact that I’ve been reading Zymurgy religiously since the 1990s, when the stars aligned, the universe spoke, and […] Read More The post Director’s Cut: A Little More About My Journey, Thanks to the AHA appeared first on American Homebrewers Association .

2014 Detert Family Vineyards Cabernet Franc, Always a Brouhaha

Photo ©Michael Kelly The Winery Those familiar with Detert Family Vineyards know that Detert is an established winery. W.F. Detert came to the US in 1866. He operated a gold mine in Jackson, sold it and in 1912 he owned 22,000 acres in Guenoc Ranch in Lake County as well as other ranches/gold mines in […]

On Greek island of Santorini, winemakers try to adapt to heat and drought

On Greek island of Santorini, winemakers try to adapt to heat and drought

5-Minute Guide to Pairing Flemish Food With Belgian Beers

Belgium’s beer culture is world-renowned. In fact, Belgian Beer Culture was inscribed on UNESCO’s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2016, recognizing the country’s unique brewing traditions and beer gastronomy. In Belgium, beer isn’t just a liquid; it’s a piece of the country’s history, a part of its DNA as important to the daily life and… The post 5-Minute Guide to Pairing Flemish Food With Belgian Beers appeared first on Hop Culture .

Two Days of Buyer-Led Sessions at IBWSS San Francisco July 28 and 29

July 28 & July 29, 2026 · South SF Conference Center The bulk wine and spirits market is under more commercial pressure than it has been in a decade. Tariffs [...]

📺Should Bars Have Time Limits? | The VinePair Podcast

Busy restaurants have imposed time limits on diners for decades. Yet bars have, historically, operated in such a way that once you get a seat, and as long as...

New restaurant opens at SLO County winery — and it serves wine-infused ice cream

New restaurant opens at SLO County winery — and it serves wine-infused ice cream

World Cup of Wines: Your wine pairings for England, Argentina, France and the rest in the first of the knockout games

No more playing around...