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All About our Farmstand Sangrias!
...and what is the Silver Sangria Mug Club? Supporting local wine is supporting local agriculture. After all, all grapes and fruits have to come from somewhere, right? That is precisely why we started our Farmstand series! About once a month (sometimes twice) we work with local growers and vendors to get fresh fruit in, and create a new exciting Sangria to serve straight from the tank. Here's the catch though, we only do it for one day! That means each time we do it, it is a new and exciting...
by Timothy Schlitzer4 views - news
Creating Joyful Experiences for 38 years!
Producing craft wines since 1988, Tom & Joan Amabile sought out and built a welcoming place for those who enter their doors. Thirty-eight years may have passed, leadership may have changed, but the core values still stand as Jerry Amabile, along with best friends Tim & Jackie Schlitzer, continue to share the joy in every glass that is poured. Come and spend some time at Team Cream Ridge, taste the wide offerings of wines from varietals to one hundred percent fruit wines. There is sure to be a...
by Timothy Schlitzer4 views - news
The Art of Enology: A Winemaker's Lessons for a Fruitful Life
Tom Amabile, the founder of Cream Ridge Winery, had a special philosophy for how to grow, make, and drink wine. Tom's passion for life, music, food and wine made him one of the most unique and special people you would ever want to meet. Cream Ridge Winery CEO, Tim Schlitzer, gathered all his notes from Tom’s life and wine lessons and has written The Art of Enology: A Winemaker's Lessons for a Fruitful Life. The book is currently for sale in the winery. Cheers!
by Timothy Schlitzer4 views - news
10 Best Things to Do in Guerneville
Close to the beach and with a downtown full of excellent places to eat and drink, Guerneville is a great place to kick back and soak up the sun. The post 10 Best Things to Do in Guerneville appeared first on Sonoma Magazine .
by Sonoma Magazine Staff22 viewsfood-drinkguernevillelifestylesonoma-restaurantssonoma-wineriesthings-to-do-in-sonoma - news
New “Resilience” Wine Turns Willamette Valley Winemaker’s Mental Health Journey into a Mission
L’Angolo Estate’s Chase Renton will donate 100% of proceeds from the Willamette Valley Pinot Noir to support mental health with the Kevin Love Fund (March 31, 2026; Newberg, Ore.)—Oregon vintner […] The post New “Resilience” Wine Turns Willamette Valley Winemaker’s Mental Health Journey into a Mission appeared first on Sip Magazine .
by Sip Magazine19 viewsnews-feedoregonwineoregon-pinot-noirresiliencewillamette-wine - news
Please The Palate April 2026 Newsletter
I can’t believe another year has passed, but I’m ready to turn the page. 2025 was a challenging year on many levels. With continued shifts in the wine industry, I felt it in my work: events slowed, writing opportunities disappeared, and the landscape changed in real time. But I didn’t let that stop me, and won't. Enjoy the Please The Palate January 2026 Newsletter.
by Allison Levine18 viewscocktailsfoodlifestylepodcaststravelnewsletter - news
How Not To Make Wine: Grape Bricks and Prohibition
Loading "gondola" R.R. cars to haul grapes to winery It's a warm afternoon in New York City, August 5, 1931. At the Vino Sano sales […] The post How Not To Make Wine: Grape Bricks and Prohibition appeared first on California Winery Advisor .
by Gregg McPherson5 viewshistory-wine-recommendation - news
Chile’s Wine Consumption Decline: Rethinking the Horeca Channel Through Wine Tourism Innovation
The decline in wine consumption is no longer a localized concern; it is a global structural shift. In Chile, this trend is particularly visible, as changing consumer behaviour intersects with evolving economic and cultural dynamics. Younger generations are not simply drinking less; they are drinking differently. The traditional model, volume-driven consumption anchored in restaurants, has […] The post Chile’s Wine Consumption Decline: Rethinking the Horeca Channel Through Wine Tourism Innovation appeared first on Liz Palmer .
by liz admin21 viewsarticleschile-winechile-wine-tourismtourismtraveltrending-topics - news
The Unexpected Popularity of Affogato Bars at Events
There’s something happening at events right now…and it’s not what you’d expect. Affogato bars—once a quiet after-dinner indulgence—are quickly becoming one of the most talked-about experiences at weddings, corporate events, and elevated social gatherings. Not just a dessert. Not just a coffee. But a moment that guests don’t see coming…and don’t forget. So what’s behind […]
by Liquid Caterers9 viewsblog - news
BourbonCon 2026 Recap: Highlights and Takeaways From The First Bourbon Festival of the Year
What makes BourbonCon unusual among major whiskey events is its origin story. It wasn’t launched by a nonprofit, a tourism bureau, or an industry group. BourbonCon was born inside a hotel.
by Patrick Pho5 viewson-the-roadbourboncon - news
Where Pinot Noir Meets Playful Korean Bites
Spring is here, and it’s the perfect season for fresh flavors, vibrant gatherings, and effortless entertaining. Frank Family’s 2023 Lewis Vineyard Pinot Noir—bright, elegant, and layered—shines alongside Korean-inspired lettuce wraps, with crisp leaves, savory fillings, and a hint of spice that guests can assemble themselves. Whether you’re hosting a sunny brunch or a lively weekend […] The post Where Pinot Noir Meets Playful Korean Bites appeared first on Frank Family Vineyards Blog .
by Caly Ball Bendyk20 viewsfoodcarneroscarneros-pinot-noirfeaturedfood-and-winefrank-family-pinot-noir - news
Introducing Butcher Ben’s Beef Tallow!
High quality, local beef tallow. Founded in Kennett Square, PA. Available Now! $18.99 With a high smoke point, beef tallow is great for wok cooking, suitable as a substitute for other lipids in sautéing, searing meats, and as a component in biscuits or pie crusts. See about Butcher Ben here!
by susan.heger21 viewsfeatured-gourmet-productfine-foods-gourmet - news
Go For Launch: Starbase Brewery’s Perfect Timing for Artemis II
NASA’s Artemis II, completed its lunar flyby this week, marking the first time humans have orbited the Moon orbit in 54 years. The crew of four aboard Orion capsule “Integrity” set a new human distance record at 252,756 miles from Earth. Space Center Houston’s visitor center hosted a viewing event where the community gathered to The post Go For Launch: Starbase Brewery’s Perfect Timing for Artemis II first appeared on Houston Beer Guide . The post Go For Launch: Starbase Brewery’s Perfect Timing for Artemis II appeared first on Houston Beer Guide .
by Joe Ott35 viewsbeersspace-news-and-brewsstarbase-brewery - news
Trauma and Addiction: Why People Use Drugs or Alcohol to Cope
Mental Health & Dual Diagnosis · Trauma Trauma and Addiction: Why So Many People Use Drugs or Alcohol to Cope Trauma and addiction are often connected because drugs or alcohol can become a way to numb emotional pain, calm the nervous system, sleep, escape memories, or feel temporarily in control. Quick answer: Many people use […]
by Ivy O'Brien14 viewsmental-health-and-dual-diagnosis - news
30 years of beer and beautiful obsession: 30 years of BIRRIFICIO ITALIANO – Interview to Agostino Arioli
There are anniversaries, and then there are moments that feel like tectonic shifts in culture. Thirty years of Birrificio Italiano is not just a celebration: it’s a reminder of when beer in Italy stopped being “a beer” and started becoming something you call by its name. And if you’ve ever stood at a bar, refusing … Continue reading 30 years of beer and beautiful obsession: 30 years of BIRRIFICIO ITALIANO – Interview to Agostino Arioli
by monica22 viewsbirrificio-italianointerview-beer-talksenza-categoriabeer-marketinterview - news
New Report: NYC Is the First Major City to Cross $9 Threshold for a Pint of Beer
The median price for a pint of beer in Manhattan has climbed to $9.16, making it the first and only major city in the U.S. to surpass the $9 mark, according to data collected by Toast. The national median inched up 1.9 percent year-over-year to $6.52, per the report. Costs inflated most drastically in Philadelphia, Nashville, and Washington, D.C., with a 3 percent or more hike in each zone. Boston came in as the second-most expensive city for beer, where the most frequent price is creeping toward the $9 threshold at $8.69. The article New Report: NYC Is the First Major City to Cross $9 Threshold for a Pint of Beer appeared first on VinePair .
by Stephen Bradley18 viewsbeer-industrybeer-pricedatanewsreportresearch - news
Derthona Due.Zero, protagonista il Timorasso
Il Derthona Due.Zero – Timorasso un territorio, un vino, un vitigno si è tenuto sabato, domenica e lunedì 28-29-30 marzo a Tortona, in provincia di Alessandria, nel Museo Orsi di via Emilia, sede storica dell’evento. La kermesse, giunta alla sesta edizione, celebra il vitigno autoctono Timorasso e il vino omonimo ottenuto ed i Colli Tortonesi, […] The post Derthona Due.Zero, protagonista il Timorasso appeared first on Decanto - Giornale di vino | Migliori vini e cantine da visitare .
by Stefania Zumelli22 viewseventinotizie-ed-eventisenza-categoriavini-bianchiderthonaitalia - news
ekeg owner acquires Keg Logistics
ekeg’s leadership team and parent company, EVAARO (owned by MML Capital), have announced the acquisition of Keg Logistics across the UKI, US and Canada. The acquisition brings together two great complimentary companies across these geographies under one ownership group. In doing so, it bolsters the ambition to create a leading keg management company in the...
by Tim8 viewsnewsekegkeg-logistics - news
Billecart Salmon Champagne: History, Grapes, Taste, Pairing, Gifting and Price Guide
Champagne - a sparkling wine that is undoubtedly the most well-known of its kind., hardly needs any introduction. Within the world’s most famous Champagne brands is a grand cru Champagne house that stands strongly on pillars of family traditions, love for traditional winemaking and adoption of moder.. Read More
by content@starworldweb.com (megha-abbott)2 views - news
Olive oils now part of Hatch offer
Esporão and Zuccardi extra virgin olive oils are available to indies The post Olive oils now part of Hatch offer appeared first on The Wine Merchant Mag .
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ForeLand Beer negotiating move from McMinnville to Upright Brewing
ForeLand Beer owner David Sanguinetti pulls a cask beer at Upright Brewing ForeLand Beer , a McMinnville, Oregon based brewery with a taproom in Portland, is closing their brewery and center of operations later this year. Located at 777 NE 4th St, the ForeLand Beer real estate has been sold to a new owner and the brewery will exit when their lease is up leaving the brand in a temporary limbo pending a big move. ForeLand Beer is in negotiations at the Leftbank Project development in Portland to take over the former Upright Brewing location at 240 N Broadway which closed in December 2024. Foreland, which was founded in 2020 by brewer Sean Burke and McMinnville brewery and taproom owner David Sanguinetti (The Bitter Monk, Allegory Brewing) won the Oregon Beer Awards Best New Brewery of the Year in 2021. In September 2021 ForeLand opened The Study in an old southeast Portland craftsman house, The Study closed in December 2024 only to reopen one year later in January 2026 with a refreshed c
by Ezra Johnson-Greenough26 viewsindustry-newsoregonnew-locationopening - news
Backsberg Family Wines | Harvest Report 2026
The Franschhoek Valley wakes slowly in summer, light arriving softly before the heat of the day sets in. But in 2026, the vineyards didn't wait. A hot, windswept December brought the season forward and by 21 January, the first fruit - Citrus Hill Chardonnay - was already arriving at the cellar.
by SA Wine Industry20 viewsarticleproductionbacksberg-family-winesfranschhoekharvest-report - news
Gulf crisis puts new pressure on wine prices
As diesel surcharges spiral, importers face tough decisions in the coming weeks The post Gulf crisis puts new pressure on wine prices appeared first on The Wine Merchant Mag .
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Kentucky Bourbon Trail® Visitation Holds Strong At 2.7 Million Hosted In 2025
The post Kentucky Bourbon Trail® Visitation Holds Strong At 2.7 Million Hosted In 2025 appeared first on Kentucky Bourbon Trail® .
by mandy@kybourbon.com4 viewstrail-news