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Pecorino from Abruzzo: The Comeback White You Need to Know

Press trips like Vini d’ Abruzzo are cocaine for wine professionals. Four days, fifty+ wineries, The post Pecorino from Abruzzo: The Comeback White You Need to Know first appeared on The Primlani Kitchen aka Indian Wine Goddess .

Small-Production Sparkling Wines from Hidden Gem Wineries

The post Small-Production Sparkling Wines from Hidden Gem Wineries appeared first on Platypus Wine Tours .

The MICHELIN Guide Is Set To Launch Its First Wine Selection in Burgundy on 7th July 2026

The MICHELIN Guide Is Set To Launch Its First Wine Selection in Burgundy on 7th July 2026

What We Were Drinking in Korea (More of the Good Stuff)

For anyone who has read a few posts here on this blog, it is not news that my wife is Korean-American. Both of her parents were born in Korea, and they met after they both came to the U.S. to … Continue reading →

Fruit beer momentum driving La Chouffe growth

Chouffe, the Belgian beer produced by Brasserie d’Achouffe is accelerating its UK retail expansion with the nationwide launch of Chouffe Cherry in Co-op stores. The beer has delivered more than 50% year-to-date volume growth compared with the same period in 2025, and the company said the launch strengthens Chouffe’s presence within convenience and brings premium...

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📺The U.S. Wine Industry Has a Canada Problem – This Week Uncorked Episode 102

This week we’re covering France’s plan to remove 28,000 hectares of vineyards, Italy’s push into Canada with the first Barolo & Barbaresco World Opening as U...

American Whiskey Report June 2026

The latest and greatest from the world of American Whiskey

Top Wine Country Picks from Platypus Guide Andy

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Jim Beam Shacks Up With Formula One And Cadillac

Jim Beam – the official spirits partner of Formula One backmarkers, Cadillac – has produced a promotional video campaign entitled “Better View,” [which is presumably a reference to the better view one gets from behind the pack]. Jim Beam has had a rough year, having to shutter parts of their distillery to begin the year, […]

Review: Casamigos RTD Margaritas – Classic Lime and Spicy

Casamigos is the latest tequila brand to jump into the ready-to-drink space, this time with two bottles timed to take advantage of World Cup madness. The two expressions — Classic Lime and Spicy — are made with Casamigos blanco tequila, orange liqueur, lime juice, and natural flavors, and both come in either 750ml or 375ml… The post Review: Casamigos RTD Margaritas – Classic Lime and Spicy appeared first on Drinkhacker: The Insider's Guide to Good Drinking .

Grilled Hawaiian Chicken

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Hudson Valley’s Guide to Wine, Wanderlust, and Unpretentious Luxury

Winedivaa’s Guide to Wine, Wanderlust, and Unpretentious Luxury in the Hudson Valley. Updated June 2026. There’s a certain magic to the Hudson Valley. As a wine educator with roots in a culture that values hospitality and vibrant flavors, I’ve found that this region isn’t just about escaping the city. Instead, it’s about connecting with a […] This post Hudson Valley’s Guide to Wine, Wanderlust, and Unpretentious Luxury was posted on WineDivaa .

Gran Selezione: Chianti Classico's 100-point milestone

Coming of age at last...

Chillable and quaffable: The low-alcohol Chianti Classico vintage everyone is talking about

A vintage for drinking with gusto...

Chianti Classico: The enduring appeal and resilience of Riserva

The squeezed middle gets a new lease of life...

Our expert picks out her top-value Chianti Classico buys

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Madonna Absolut Icon

Madonna, 3 Temmuz’da çıkacak yeni albümü Confessions II için İsveç menşeli ünlü votka markası Absolut Vodka ile işbirliği yaptığını duyurdu. Madonna Absolut Icon yazısı ilk önce Meleklerin Payı üzerinde ortaya çıktı.

Casey Jones Distillery Launches The Brave, a Limited Release Single Barrel Series for America's 250th Anniversary

Hopkinsville, KY (June 29th, 2026) — Casey Jones Distillery today announced the launch of The Brave, a three-part limited release single barrel spirits series created in honor of America's 250th Anniversary. The series debuts today at the distillery's Red, White, and Booze event in Hopkinsville, Kentucky, with simultaneous online availability at caseyjonesdistillery.com. Each label in The Brave series features iconic American imagery rendered in cinematic oil painting style and is distilled on Master Distiller Arlon "AJ" Casey Jones's hand-built square pot still using a 50/50 corn and cane mash bill. The spirits are aged four years and longer onsite in premium Kelvin Cooperage oak before bottling at cask strength. The Releases The Red Label carries Emanuel Leutze's iconic depiction of Washington Crossing the Delaware and is finished in four grain wheat-forward bourbon barrels. The first release, Barrel #1465, is bottled at 105.5 proof (52.75% ABV) with 229 bottles available. The White

Monday in the Mountains: What Nature Gives When You Show Up in Boulder

Good morning, Boulder. Every Monday offers a fresh start. It’s a chance to reset, take a deep breath, and begin again. Here in Boulder, we have something special that helps make that reset easier—the Flatirons standing watch just outside our doors. As John Muir wisely wrote, “In every walk with nature, one receives far more […] The post Monday in the Mountains: What Nature Gives When You Show Up in Boulder first appeared on About Boulder County Colorado - Visitor and Local Guide to Boulder County Colorado .

English vineyards enjoy sunny weather as early fruit sets

English vineyards are making the most of the recent sunny weather, which has arrived at a crucial stage in the grape-growing season. The post English vineyards enjoy sunny weather as early fruit sets appeared first on Fruit & Vine .

June 2026 - The Rum Laboratory - Ginger Rum Liqueur

Got Rum?" magazine, together with The Rum University®, entices us in the June 2026 issue to explore the world of rum spices and flavors. This month we learn to make our own Ginger Rum Liqueur.

Laphroaig 15 Year Old Returns as Permanent Release

After more than ten years away, Laphroaig's legendary 15 Year Old is back for good. What makes this mellowed Islay malt worth the £85 price tag?

Iconic Horse Brass Pub Celebrates 50th Anniversary Milestone w/ opening of Pony Room, Collaboration Beers, & Bands

The iconic Horse Brass Pub (4534 SE Belmont St) is celebrating their 50th anniversary and the opening of the new Pony Room. The classic Portland, Oregon pub marks a half-century as a craft beer landmark with collaboration beers from near and far, live music, longtime regulars, Oregon luminaries, and nightly celebrations from July 10–16th, 2026. The 50th anniversary celebration kicks off on Friday, July 10 with the tapping of a series of special anniversary collaboration beers and cider brewed or blended with friends of the pub. The lineup includes an exclusive new Russian River Brewing beer, and collaborations with Double Mountain, Solera, Everybody’s Brewing, Ninkasi, Ecliptic, Gigantic, Fort George, Lompoc, Breakside, Sunriver, Bauman’s Cider, McMenamins, Widmer Brothers, Migration, Puff Coffee, and Georgetown, among others. Beers will rotate throughout the week, with the newly opened Pony Room available for overflow. Founded in 1976 by Oregon Beer Awards 2017 posthumous Hall of Fame