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news2025-12-31
Pre–New Year’s Dinner: Why Louis Roederer Collection 245 and Cristal 2016 Redefine Celebration
Some evenings feel like prologues. The eve before New Year’s Eve is one of them, less noise, more contemplation. It’s the space where conversation deepens, and Champagne becomes less of a party trick and more of an essay in liquid form. This year, my pre–New Year’s dinner is guided by the ethos of Louis […] The post Pre–New Year’s Dinner: Why Louis Roederer Collection 245 and Cristal 2016 Redefine Celebration appeared first on Liz Palmer .
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Soft Landing
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Fuggled Virginia Cider of the Year
Turning my attention away from beer for a moment to finish up my booze review of 2025, we come to cider. Specifically, Virginia cider since that is the mainstay of my cider drinking world, and it would be disingenuous of me to have categories for outside of the Commonwealth. Looking back over my notes for the year, I have also decided to cut back on the number of categories from last year. Out go "Flavoured" ciders and "Pommeau/Strong Cider", not because I haven't had any of those categories, but because I have really only had one of each. As nice as they were, and in the case of the Sage Bird Long Light superb, again it feels a little damning with faint praise to give them their own categories. So we have just the two: single varietal blended (including co-ferments) Let's dive in... Single Varietal Malus X Dolgo - Troddenvale, Warm Springs Virginia Hewes Crab - Big Fish Cider, Monterey GoldRush - Buskey Hard Cider, Richmond Honorable mentions: Hazy Lady (Winesap) - Ciders from Mars, S
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A Look at Maker’s Craft Brewery
(Owner Rick Mariani and head brewer Michele Lowney. Photo by Diane Catanzaro) By Diane Catanzaro and Chris Jones Congratulations to the team at Maker’s Craft Brewery on earning Brewery of the Year in a very competitive field of excellent 757 breweries. Maker’s opened in 2019 in Norfolk’s Railroad District, and is just a few minutes’ […]
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Maker’s Craft Brewery Wins Golden Tap Award
(Breweries in the Coastal Virginia region gathered at Big Ugly Brewing for Veer Magazine’s 10th Annual Golden Tap Awards) By Jeff Maisey Maker’s Craft Brewery took home the 2025 Golden Tap Award by accumulating the most points in the annual Coastal Virginia region-wide competition. This marked the 10th anniversary of VEER Magazine’s Golden Tap Awards. […]
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Waarom drinken we eigenlijk champagne op oudejaarsavond met oud & nieuw?
Oudejaarsavond en champagne zijn onlosmakelijk met elkaar verbonden. Zodra de klok middernacht slaat, worden overal ter wereld champagneflessen ontkurkt om te proosten op het nieuwe jaar. Maar waarom is juist champagne dé drank om dit moment te vieren? In dit artikel duiken we in de geschiedenis, tradities en symboliek achter dit sprankelende ritueel.
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Traditional Méthode: Langlois Cremant, Domaine Pichot
We enjoyed bubbles during Christmas dining and so I highly recommend the following two wines, because they have flavors that delight and effervescence I crave. After tasting and enjoying, I highly recommend Domaine Pichot, which slid right down like cilia silk on a Christmas mission, for pleasure and kindness. And, I highly recommend Domaine Pichot, […] The post Traditional Méthode: Langlois Cremant, Domaine Pichot first appeared on Wine Blog .
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news2025-12-30
Revisiting the Dominican Republic Still Worth Visiting? What’s Changed & What to Do Now
The Dominican Republic continues to be one of the Caribbean’s most compelling travel destinations—and for good reason. As we revisit our past trip, it’s clear the country has evolved in exciting ways while still delivering everything travelers love: stunning beaches, world-class all-inclusive resorts, legendary rum, championship golf, and unforgettable local culture. Whether you’re sipping rum … Continue reading "Revisiting the Dominican Republic Still Worth Visiting? What’s Changed & What to Do Now" The post Revisiting the Dominican Republic Still Worth Visiting? What’s Changed & What to Do Now appeared first on Rum Therapy .
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Ten Bottles of Bubbly to Ring in the New Year
A sparkling welcome to 2026!
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The Archetype Advantage: Using Brand Archetypes to Build a Loyal Wine Club
The wineries with the most loyal clubs don't compete on discounts. They compete on identity. Learn how brand archetypes reduce churn and build emotional loyalty.
by Deksia Jones3 views
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Discovering Stikky Wine: A Fun Guide to Wine Basics
It was my curiosity about the meaning of the book’s title, Stikky Wine, that led me to accept a copy for review. What did the title mean? Was it a book about sweet wines — stikky being a playful spelling of stickies, the Australian slang for sweet dessert wines? I doubted that. So what is Stikky Wine all about exactly? […] The post Discovering Stikky Wine: A Fun Guide to Wine Basics appeared first on Pull That Cork .
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January in the Garden
“In winter, wild places feel like being in a hushed house with a sleeper in the next room. A living stillness. It isn’t quite loneliness. More a pronounced absence.” -Jarod K. Anderson, Something in the Woods Loves You The quiet of winter has an immersive feeling; long gone are the expansive vistas of the garden.… The post January in the Garden appeared first on Brooks Wine .
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The Space Between: Closing the Year Quietly, Opening the New One Gently
The days after Christmas and before the New Year exist in a strange, tender pocket of time. The rush has passed. The calendar hasn’t flipped yet. There’s less urgency, and more awareness of what we actually want to carry forward. At Wildside Winery , we’re honoring this in-between moment by softening the landing into January — creating space for quiet, reflection, and yes, a little joy. As we close out the year and prepare to step into the new one, we’re beginning January exactly how it feels...
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2024 Westcott Estate Chardonnay
Mild nose with a lovely golden color. On the mid palate the wine displays some mild apple and pear notes hit almost immediately by strong peppery notes along with some smokiness … The LCBO notes mention citrus zest, and I … Continue reading →
by John Galea6 views
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Fuggled Beer of the Year
Ok then, the choices have been made, the runners and riders whittled down to just three beers, a pale, a BOAB, and a dark, and final decision must be taken to crown the 2025 Fuggled Beer of the Year. As in years past, and most certainly in years yet to come, the present awarding of the title comes with little fanfare, and a miserly pot of coin - i.e. no coin whatsoever. It does come, however, with the knowledge that this little part of the internet appreciates your beer and will happily drink more of it in the future. Our finalists then are: Pale: Spoolboy 10° -  Selvedge Brewing, Charlottesville, VA BOAB: Altbier - Bierkeller Brewing, Columbia, SC Dark: Aecht Schlenkerla Erle - Heller-Bräu Trum, Bamberg, DE I am sure this comes as no surprise to anyone, but since Spoolboy has been available on tap at Selvedge, it has basically become my go-to beer. Pretty much whenever I walk in, the folks behind the bar know what my, and Mrs V's, first beer of the visit will be, and so fresh pin
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December Gin Monthly
As another year draws to a close here are my highlights from December 2025. Booze News I’m not gonna lie, I have no idea what booze news there was this month (or at least not that I’m allowed to tell … Continue reading →
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Rum Wonk 2025 Wrapped - Top Five Stories, and Five You May Have Missed
From fermentation chemistry to forgotten tiki styles, pricing realities, and industry shakeups—my most-read (and most overlooked) Rum Wonk stories of 2025.
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All The Sparkling Wine Styles To Pop, This New Year’s Eve!
Wine Park %%BLOGDESLINK%% We’re not leaving anything to chance on the cusp of New Year’s Eve, so much so that we’ve brought together nearly every sparkling wine style in the world for you to make the year end, a proper party. Here’s the ultimate cache of sparkling wines you’ll ever need to make this party one for the […] All The Sparkling Wine Styles To Pop, This New Year’s Eve! bwinpark .
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Hunter Valley Wine Region
Hunter Valley wineries and alternative varietal wines
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How to Choose the Right Bartending Company for Your Event
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January Meeting: Water Chemistry with Eric Cousineau!
Location: Rorschach Brewing Co.Date: Monday January 12th, 2026Time: 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM ET Water: You've drank it, you've swam in it, heck, some of you have probably even BATHED in it (at some point in the distant past). But did you know you could BREW WITH IT TOO?! It's time for our annual January tradition … Continue reading January Meeting: Water Chemistry with Eric Cousineau! →
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news2025-12-29
Purple Hands Indeed!
<img src="https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/5a6dda85-2308-4330-b9e5-3940be4fde01/Purple%20Hands%203.jpg"/><p>by Sanford Smith, Willamette Valley Bureau Chief</p>
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Champagne Deutz: A Holiday Standard
Nestled in the premier cru village of Aÿ, in the historic Champagne region of northeastern France, Maison Deutz occupies a place in the pantheon of classic Champagne houses that feels both rooted and unexpectedly electric. Founded in 1838 by William Deutz and Pierre-Hubert Geldermann, this house emerged from the great era of négociant ambition, carving […] The post Champagne Deutz: A Holiday Standard appeared first on Liz Palmer .
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2024 La Mascota Cabernet Sauvignon
Dark in color with a mild dark berry nose. On the mid palate the wine displays some nice dark cherry notes along with some firm tannins and acidity that linger nicely in the mouth. On the medium length finish the … Continue reading →
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Pre–New Year’s Dinner: Why Louis Roederer Collection 245 and Cristal 2016 Redefine Celebration

Soft Landing

Fuggled Virginia Cider of the Year

A Look at Maker’s Craft Brewery

Maker’s Craft Brewery Wins Golden Tap Award

Waarom drinken we eigenlijk champagne op oudejaarsavond met oud & nieuw?

Traditional Méthode: Langlois Cremant, Domaine Pichot

Revisiting the Dominican Republic Still Worth Visiting? What’s Changed & What to Do Now

Ten Bottles of Bubbly to Ring in the New Year

The Archetype Advantage: Using Brand Archetypes to Build a Loyal Wine Club

Discovering Stikky Wine: A Fun Guide to Wine Basics

January in the Garden

The Space Between: Closing the Year Quietly, Opening the New One Gently

2024 Westcott Estate Chardonnay

Fuggled Beer of the Year

December Gin Monthly

Rum Wonk 2025 Wrapped - Top Five Stories, and Five You May Have Missed

All The Sparkling Wine Styles To Pop, This New Year’s Eve!

Hunter Valley Wine Region

How to Choose the Right Bartending Company for Your Event

January Meeting: Water Chemistry with Eric Cousineau!

Purple Hands Indeed!

Champagne Deutz: A Holiday Standard

2024 La Mascota Cabernet Sauvignon