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June 2026- The Sweet Business of Sugar: Egypt
In the June 2026 issue of "Got Rum?" magazine, the Rum University brings us a series devoted to the world of sugarcane, its impact on a global level. This month's coverage is: Egypt.
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Vinteloper Rogue Pinot Noir 2024
This is an uber cool Pinot that evokes wine bar beats with the lights turned down low. Some wines seek analytics and scores, yet others, like this, seek companionship, cosy corners and echoes of laughter. Splash this around liberally and you'll know what I mean. David Bowley has been sourcing fruit from this vineyard for some time, but these barrels showed some 'pixie dust', so he says. From the Kuipto district of the Adelaide Hills, it sees French oak for ten months (35% new). Dark cherries, blackberry leaf, orange peel, cured meats and bacon hock make a mighty first impression. Waves of savoury nuances follow and cascade effortlessly in the form of dried leaves, twigs, tilled earth, a faint hint of pine needle and mushroom compost. Delicate spices wrap themselves around the frame and drive long. Although a touch linear on the palate, the use of whole bunches is evident with that savoury thumbprint. Perhaps the best way to consider this wine in three words is savoury, effortles
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Akra Cynthia 2025 – Tenuta Santa Venere
Vino: Akra Cynthia Varietale: 100% Pecorello. Denominazione: Terre di Cosenza D.O.P.. Titolo alcolometrico: 13,5% vol. Annata: 2025. Temperatura di servizio: 10° – 12° C. Valutazione: 91/100 — Altre etichette dell’azienda in Guida (Di)Vino — Tenuta Santa Venere 87012, Castrovillari (CS) – CALABRIA – ITALY Phone: +39 379 286 2150 E-mail: tenuta@akravinidicalabria.it Website: www.akravinidicalabria.it L'articolo Akra Cynthia 2025 – Tenuta Santa Venere proviene da The Wolf Post Wine Magazine .
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Akra Cynthia 2025 – Tenuta Santa Venere
Wine: Akra Cynthia Variety composition: 100% Pecorello. Denomination: Terre di Cosenza D.O.P.. Alcoholic strength: 13,5% vol. Vintage: 2025. Serving temperature: 10° – 12° C. Rating: 91/100 — Other company labels in Wine Guide — Tenuta Santa Venere 87012, Castrovillari (CS) – CALABRIA – ITALY Phone: +39 379 286 2150 E-mail: tenuta@akravinidicalabria.it Website: www.akravinidicalabria.it L'articolo Akra Cynthia 2025 – Tenuta Santa Venere proviene da The Wolf Post Wine Magazine .
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A British podcast with a global audience
The UK Wine Show celebrates 20 years of podcasting with more than 850 episodes and listeners in over 60 countries The UK Wine Show, widely regarded as the world’s first dedicated wine podcast and one of the longest-running, is celebrating its 20th anniversary this month, marking two decades of weekly wine education, interviews and industry […] The post A British podcast with a global audience appeared first on Vineyard Magazine .
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Every bottle tells a story
Tucked away in the heart of the Kent countryside, Elham Valley Vineyard is more than just a producer of elegant English wines – it is a place where people grow alongside the vines. Established in 1985, Elham Valley Vineyard was one of the first vineyards planted in Kent, long before English wine began gaining the […] The post Every bottle tells a story appeared first on Vineyard Magazine .
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June 28: Paul Bunyan Day
It's Paul Bunyan Day. As children, we all delighted in the outrageous yarns about the monstrous lumberjack and his blue ox, Babe, but did you know the source of the legend was drunken 19th-century lumberjacks working near the Great Lakes? Paul got his start around the wood stoves of logging camps, after the loggers finished their day of chopping wood and got down to swilling booze and seeing who could tell the biggest yarn. A forerunner of the Chuck Norris meme, Paul's original achievements were much saltier than what you grew up with, with many of the tales involving drinking extraordinary amounts of booze and, well, doing other things men do. They were sanitized and toned down for a 1930's advertising campaign by the Red River Lumber Company that served to spread the legend from the Great Lakes area to the rest of America.
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Nuovo Look e nuovo Format per la pizzeria di Angelo Pezzella a Roma
La pizzeria di Angelo Pezzella, pizzaiolo per amore dei lievitati, tanto da spingerlo ad abbandonare l’arte di intagliatore di diamanti per andare a carpire i segreti della pizza dai “maestri” napoletani, è ubicata a Roma in prossimità dell’ippodromo di Capannelle, più precisamente allo Statuario lungo la via Appia, ha subito nell’ultimo anno un profondo restyling […]
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3 Best Places to Visit in Europe This Fall 2026
2026 Fall Guide As summer approaches, many travelers are already planning their next European getaway . For those looking beyond the peak season, fall offers one of the most rewarding times to explore Europe. The crowds begin to fade, temperatures become more comfortable, and wine regions across the continent come alive with harvest celebrations and seasonal experiences.
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Burton McMahon D’Aloisio’s Vineyard Chardonnay 2024
Asserting itself with a lean and pristine persona, this D'Aloisio's Chardonnay from Burton McMahon is chiselled, deliberate, focused and bloody delicious. From a vineyard 230 metres above in the Seville district of the Yarra Valley, white-fleshed nectarines and bright grapefruit set the tone with a subtle nuttiness as cashews and nougat are woven effortlessly throughout. Layers of woodsy spices and vanilla cream elevate the flavour profile with flashes of green apple darting about, adding brightness and energy. Balanced and focused, the elegance struts as some depth motions ever so quietly in the background with a Mediterranean tonic texture presence. A striking and compelling Chardonnay that is utterly delicious, there is a strong case here for you to indulge. And so you should, it's excellent. 95/100 Region: Yarra Valley RRP: $60 Source: Sample Winery Website Subscribe to Qwine here Follow: Instagram , LinkedIn and X
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India’s War Cry Roars in Germany
By Mukul Manku The Indian heavy metal scene has another reason to celebrate. War Cry – The Indian Metal Band War Cry, one of India’s promising heavy metal bands, has steadily carved a niche for itself since its formation in 2017. Founded by guitarist and vocalist Tanvir Singh, the band is known for its powerful Continue reading "India’s War Cry Roars in Germany"
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Ballandean Estate Chardonnay 2024
Sitting on the richer side of the Chardonnay spectrum, this release from Ballandean Estate possesses charming appeal and is ready for a cool, wet evening with a roast chook in the oven. Barbecued peach, lemon balm, old school lemonade and Danish pastry aromas flow with ease to an expressive and generous palate. Nougat, vanilla slice, almonds and roasted cashews add some savoury appeal. Bickford's lemon cordial finds its moment to pounce, and time in oak is evident, delivering threads of creaminess that fold into the frame with ease. Fine ginger-like spice tap away on a lengthy finish. The longer I peruse, the more I want in, such is the balance and considered length. I have seen many Chardonnays with a similar frame and shape for $50+, so I was mightily impressed when I discovered that this chases a humble $36. Terrific drinking. Bravo! 93/100 Region: Granite Belt RRP: $36 Source: Sample Winery Website Subscribe to Qwine here Follow: Instagram
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Session number 150: When porter was… amber?
Porter is a dark beer, right? Pretty much black. Well, that was not always the case, as the late Martyn Cornell explains in his 2025 book Porter & Stout. He describes 18th century London porter as “mid-brown or deep chestnut in colour at most” and, on the same page, quotes a contemporary source which refers […] Session number 150: When porter was… amber? originally posted at Boak & Bailey's Beer Blog
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Heatwave and We are Family (part 2)
We have been experiencing a heatwave on extreme proportions. As I write this, I have the fan on in the study and it is just pushing hot air round the room. My lounge thermometer tells me it is 32C, despite closed windows, closed curtains and an electric fan. On Monday night we had a very impressive storm at about 4am in the night. I was woken by flashing lights in the bedroom which would flash every 20 seconds. On getting up, I discovered it was lightning streaking across the sky at 20-second intervals. After a good half hour, the lightning was eventually joined by claps of thunder. I was pleased to learn on the local Facebook page that I was not the only one who had never seen a storm quite like it before. This went on for over an hour until 5am. It was accompanied by torrential monsoon-like rain that caused a lot of flooding in certain parts of London. Weeks and weeks ago, Kay and I had agreed to spend Sunday and Monday together to tackle the wilderness of her garden. She had some da
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Siskin, Steilhead Cider, 6%, Scotland
Another of my Moffat Toffee Shop purchases. Steilhead had a number of their Ciders in the sweetie shop. All of them featured bright & life-like drawings of garden birds on the bottle labels that certainly attracted me to them. I went for Siskin in the end as it promised Dry, Crisp & Refreshingly Sharp on … Continue reading Siskin, Steilhead Cider, 6%, Scotland →
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How to Taste Wine: How to Drink Wine & What Does Wine Taste Like
Wine can taste crisp, fruity, creamy, spicy, earthy, or bold depending on the grape variety, climate, and how it’s made. Learning how to taste wine helps you recognize these differences and discover the styles you enjoy most. In this guide, we’ll explain what wine tastes like, how to drink wine, and the 5 S’s of […] The post How to Taste Wine: How to Drink Wine & What Does Wine Taste Like appeared first on Toast Tours .
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How to Choose a Wine Club in Napa Valley: A Buyer’s Guide
The post How to Choose a Wine Club in Napa Valley: A Buyer’s Guide appeared first on Handwritten Wines .
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Shane Van Gisbergen dominates PitBoss/FoodMaxx 250 for second NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts series win in three years at Sonoma Raceway
Shane Van Gisbergen won the PitBoss/FoodMaxx 250 at Sonoma Rcaeway in convincing fashion. The post Shane Van Gisbergen dominates PitBoss/FoodMaxx 250 for second NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts series win in three years at Sonoma Raceway appeared first on Napa Sports News .
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A few tequilas to help us through the heatwave
Patron ‘Reposado’ (40%, OB, tequila, 100% agave, for the USA, +/-2020) Curado ‘Cocido’ (40%, OB, Tequila blanco, +/-2025) G4 ‘Reposado’ (40%, OB, tequila, +/-2023) Cenote ‘Cristalino Anejo’ (40%, OB, tequila, +/-2023) Cenote ‘Green Orange’ (40%, OB, tequila, +/-2023) Corazon ‘Expresiones Reposado’ (40%, OB, tequila, Buffalo Trace barrel, +/-2022) Vivir ‘Anejo’ (40%, OB, tequila, +/-2023) Teremana ‘Blanco Small Batch’ (40%, OB, tequila, +/-2025) Curado ‘Blue Weber’ (40%, OB, tequila, +/-2023) Villa Lobos ‘Reposado’ (40%, OB, tequila, +/-2024) Curado ‘Cupreata’ (40%, OB, tequila, blanco, +/-2023) Cascahuin ‘Los Convidados Edicion Especial’ (47%, Swell de Spirits, tequila, 2025)
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MenododicIGP: Fratelli Giacosa - Dolcetto d’Alba 2025
di Carlo Macchi Se esiste un vino a cui tutti noi dobbiamo chiedere scusa questo è il Dolcetto! Fino a cinquanta anni fa era il vino di Langa più bevuto e ricercato, tanto che a chi veniva a comprare il Dolcetto in damigiana tanti produttori regalavano una bottiglia di Barolo, che tanto non si vendeva. Poi è cambiato tutto e il mondo del vino di qualità non solo ha dimenticato il Dolcetto ma gli ha fatto di peggio, lo ha trasformato nel vino che non era mai stato e non voleva essere: uno pseudo barolo, iperconcentrato, tannico, magari torturato da barrique nuove. Un vino spesso imbevibile che ha portato il vitigno ancor più nelle retrovie dei vini di Langa. Per questo per la rubrica MenododiciIGP, cioè vini buonissimi che costano meno di 12 euro vi propongo un Dolcetto che incarna l’anima semplice ma profonda, verace di questo vino: il Dolcetto d’Alba 2025 dei Fratelli Giacosa. Solo profumi classici e intensi di frutta di bosco e fini sensazioni speziate, bocca fresca, elegante, di ass
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Cambalala Chenin Blanc From Aldi
Quite simple, but satisfying and very cheap, we review the Cambalala Chenin Blanc from Aldi. Chenin Blanc from Western Cape, ... Read more
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43 Best Tasmanian Whisky Distilleries
Tasmania has become one of the world’s most celebrated whisky regions, and the island now has more active single malt distilleries than anywhere else in Australia. From the founding house ... Visit Man of Many for the full post.
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Michter’s 10 Year Old Rye Whiskey Review (2026)
By Richard Thomas Rating: A- I put Michter’s 10 year Old Single Barrel Rye in the same class as expressions like W.L. Weller 12 Year Old, the famed “Baby Pappy,” in terms of being an annualized limited edition of a certain high, consistent quality, scarce availability and general price point. The market value for W.L. …
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Smith-Madrone
Here is the outstanding new Cabernet Sauvignon (OB, 93) by Smith-Madrone. One of the unique wineries in Napa, Smith-Madrone produces outstanding Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay and Riesling wines. The source from their dry-farmed estate vineyards surrounding the winery on top of Spring Mountain in the Napa Valley. Stuart Smith chose specific slopes with different exposures for specific varietals when planting the vineyards: eastern exposure for Riesling, southern and western exposures across flat stretches for the Cabernet Sauvignon and the coolest north-facing slopes for the Chardonnay. The soil is mostly deep-red Aiken Stoney Clay loam, and is primarily volcanic-based, well-drained and deep for mountain soils. The estate is a 200 acre ranch, partly planted as vineyard over a century ago. California black bears and other wildlife once thrived here as did 120-year-old Picholine olive trees which frame a path and view down to the floor of the Napa Valley. Check out the outstanding
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