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Gorman
Chris Gorman crafts some incredible wines for his namesake winery. One of the outstanding wineries of Washington, Gorman is founded by Chris Gorman who began his winery shortly after graduating from college in 1991. He has a world-palate as a former Italian importer and has travelled extensively in the wine areas of Italy, Spain and Germany. He finally started his winery in 2002. The winery has been a small operation, crafting consistently good wines from the Columbia Valley. Chris focuses on the terroir from Red Mountain and works with great vineyards such as Kiona, Shaw and many others. They make world-class Chardonnay called their ‘Big Sissy’ and also under his Ashan label. This label has Chardonnays that showcase some of the state’s top vineyards. He makes world-class Chardonnay under the Ashan label. The best Chardonnay yet from him, the 2025 Gorman ‘Big Sissy’ Chardonnay (OB, 95) is heavily-weighted and is a massive uppercut of tropical fruits and melon in the glass. It is not fo
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Januik, Novelty Hill and Andrew Januik
Mike (L) and Andrew Januik are crafting some incredible wines for Januik, Novelty Hill and Andrew Januik wines. A gorgeous winery in Woodinville, Januik and Novelty Hill is a must-visit or any lover of Washington wine. Winemaker Andrew Januik trained under his father, Washington wine icon Mike Januik, who was formerly head winemaker at Chateau Ste. Michelle and Col Solare before starting his own winery. Mike is a master of crafting great wines from literally any varietal. For years I have admired his Chardonnay wines that show insanely good aging potential — even from hot sites like the Cold Creek Vineyard. These guys are also crafting some of the greatest values wines in the state. My family loves visiting this gorgeous facility in Woodinville. The food quality at Januik just keeps on getting better. I had such a nice visit with Andrew and Mike, as we talked Washington wine and the state of the industry. They have been doing really well despite the economic downturn in wine. I love th
by Owen Bargreen0 views - news
Brooks
Claire Jarreau has crafted a beautiful range of wines for Brooks. Today we share one of the great producers of Riesling on the West Coast. Jimi Brooks, a Portland native who came to wine through his passion for history and philosophy. Jimi previously worked in Beaujolais, and eventually returned to Oregon to focus on crafting great Riesling and Pinot Noir. Brooks farms twenty acres in the Eola-Amity Hills, a sub-region of the Willamette Valley characterized by higher altitudes and the ocean winds that blow through the Van Duzer Corridor. Claire Jarreau serves as head winemaker. She has done an amazing job with the latest round of releases. Do not miss out on the 2019 Brooks ‘Extended Tirage’ Riesling Sparkling Wine (OB, 95) which is a world-class wine with sensational flavor range. I adore the 2024 Brooks ‘Ara’ Riesling (OB, 94), which is very nervy and dense. Learn about this fantastic new lineup at https://www.brookswine.com/ Here are the outstanding new wines by Brooks. 2019 B
by Owen Bargreen0 views - news
Upchurch Vineyard
It was an amazing afternoon tasting with Chis Upchurch and sampling his outstanding new lineup. It is my pleasure to share the incredible wines of Chris Upchurch and Upchurch Vineyard. This is one of the greats on Red Mountain and really one of the most gorgeous spots to taste in all of the Pacific Northwest. Chris Upchurch is a legendary winemaker, having crafted an incredible range of wines for DeLille Cellars before starting his first outpost more than a decade ago. He now has an outpost in Woodinvlle that is right in the town center, near the new Somm Hotel. I tasted there with him for several hours and we chatted wine and soccer. He is one of the icons of Washington wine. I adore the new 2025 Upchurch Vineyard Rose (OB, 93) which is one of the best Rose wines from Washington that I have tasted this year. Learn more about this fantastic winery at https://upchurchvineyard.com Here are the beautiful new wines by Upchurch Vineyard. 2025 Upchurch Vineyard Rose- The incredible 2025 Upch
by Owen Bargreen0 views - news
Review: Prats + Symington 2024 Post Scriptum and 2023 Chryseia
Prats + Symington has been making dry table wines in the Duoro Valley for decades — unique because this region is known mostly for producing Port grapes. While we’ve seen its Post Scriptum release on many occasions (the Quinta de Roriz branding is no longer present), this is our first look at Chryseia, the winery’s… The post Review: Prats + Symington 2024 Post Scriptum and 2023 Chryseia appeared first on Drinkhacker: The Insider's Guide to Good Drinking .
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From Last of the Summer Wine to Yorkshire’s Wine Town — How Holmfirth Became the Place for Plonk in God’s Own Country
How Holmfirth swapped Last of the Summer Wine for two vineyards, buzzing wine bars and a spot on the new Yorkshire Wine Trail.
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Barolo en primeur: quando un grande vino diventa motore di solidarietà
Dietro una grande bottiglia possono convivere molte storie. C’è quella del vigneto e del lavoro di chi lo coltiva, quella di un territorio che custodisce la propria identità e, a volte, anche quella di un progetto capace di trasformare il valore del vino in un’opportunità concreta per la comunità. È proprio da questa visione che […] L'articolo Barolo en primeur: quando un grande vino diventa motore di solidarietà proviene da La Stanza del vino .
by Michelangelo Tagliente2 viewsdal-mondo-enogastronomicoasta-benefica-vinobarolobarolo-2025barolo-2025-vintagebarolo-charity-auction - news
Family-Friendly and Pet-Friendly BC Wineries & Cideries for Summer 2026
It is not too late to start checking out wine-inspired vacation destinations in British Columbia. But if you have children and/or fur babies, you may want to pick locations and wineries that have something to offer for them as well. Here is a list of BC wineries and more that have family-friendly options for parents travelling with children or pets for...
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Cantina Convento Muri Gries
© Ph. CANTINA CONVENTO MURI GRIES – ALTO ADIGE – ITALIA Proprietà: Convento dei Benedettini Muri-Gries Conduzione enologica: Christian Werth Conduzione agronomica: Walter Bernard Viticoltura: convenzionale Ettari vitati: 35 Bottiglie prodotte: 650.000 Vendita diretta: sì Visite in azienda: no Anno di fondazione: 1845 CHARDONNAY 2025 GEWÜRZTRAMINER 2025 2018 LAGREIN RISERVA 2017 MÜLLER THURGAU 2018 PINOT […] L'articolo Cantina Convento Muri Gries proviene da The Wolf Post Wine Magazine .
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Cantina Convento Muri Gries
© Ph. CANTINA CONVENTO MURI GRIES – ALTO ADIGE – ITALY Owner: Convento dei Benedettini Muri-Gries Oenological management: Manfred Bernard Agrononic management: Walter Bernard Viticulture: Conventional Vineyard hectares: 40 Bottles produced: 650.000 Direct sales: yes Visits to the company: no Foundation year: 1845 CHARDONNAY 2025 GEWÜRZTRAMINER 2025 2018 LAGREIN RISERVA 2017 MÜLLER THURGAU 2018 PINOT […] L'articolo Cantina Convento Muri Gries proviene da The Wolf Post Wine Magazine .
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A Tour of Wine Grapes: Petite Sirah
Petite Sirah 🍷 Image Courtesy of Noble Roots Nursery Petite Sirah ( peh-teet-sear-ah ) was created by French botanist Dr. François Durif in the mid-1860s in an attempt to develop a vine resistant to mildew. The grape is also known as Durif in honor of its originator. Unfortunately, the grape was largely discarded in France because its tight clusters were prone to rot in wet weather. The grape was imported to Northern California in 1884. Today, more than 80% of the world’s planting of Petite Sirah are in California. Petite Sirah is not the same as Syrah and is distinct from petit syrah which French growers use to describe small-berried clones of true Syrah. Because the Petite Sirah berry (i.e., grape) is so small, it has a very high skin-to-juice ratio. This results in wines that are opaque with inky black-purple color. Aromas include blueberry, violets, dark chocolate and black tea. Flavors tend toward to black fruit such as blackberry and sugarplum along with cracked black pepper. Be
by Marc Kirkpatrick2 viewsgrape-varieties - news
Maple Syrup Substitutes for Whiskey Cocktails
Have you experience that moment in every bartender’s life when you’re halfway through making an Old Fashioned, glance at the syrup shelf, and realize you’re out of maple syrup. It usually happens on a busy night. The good news is that there are plenty of excellent maple syrup substitutes that work beautifully in whiskey cocktails. […] The post Maple Syrup Substitutes for Whiskey Cocktails appeared first on Crafty Bartending .
by Tom Drake1 viewuncategorized - news
The Complete Guide to Barolo — Italy’s Wine That Doesn’t Do Casual
There are wines you drink. And then there is Barolo — the kind of wine that doesn’t accept being ignored. You don’t open it on a random Tuesday. You don’t multitask with it. If you treat it like background wine, it responds accordingly: it shuts down and makes you work... The post The Complete Guide to Barolo — Italy’s Wine That Doesn’t Do Casual appeared first on The Finest Italian Wine .
by Kelly Chidi-Ogbonna3 viewsred-wine-knowledgewine-italyabout-wineitalian-winewine-guidewine-in-italy - news
Vini Alto Adige alla conquista dell’Australia
L’Australia entra ufficialmente nella strategia di sviluppo internazionale dei Vini Alto Adige. Con un grande evento organizzato nei giorni scorsi a Sydney il Consorzio Vini Alto Adige ha avviato per la prima volta un programma strutturato di promozione nel mercato australiano. In contemporanea sono state... L'articolo Vini Alto Adige alla conquista dell’Australia proviene da oscarwine .
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Review: Stitzel Reserve Bourbon 31 Years Old
In today’s bourbon market, some discerning collectors chase age. Others chase proof. And if I had to guess, the center of that Venn diagram is pretty big, such that very old and very high-abv bourbon will turn a lot of heads. In April 2026, spirits giant Diageo announced a whiskey with stats so eye-popping, I… The post Review: Stitzel Reserve Bourbon 31 Years Old appeared first on Drinkhacker: The Insider's Guide to Good Drinking .
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Battle of Bannockburn „The Victor“ – Der erste getorfte Single Malt der Legends of Scotland
Am 24. Juni 1314 entschied sich bei Bannockburn, wohin Schottlands Weg führen würde. Genau 712 Jahre später bringen whic und Signatory Vintage diesen… Der Beitrag Battle of Bannockburn „The Victor“ – Der erste getorfte Single Malt der Legends of Scotland erschien zuerst auf WHISKYFANBLOG.DE .
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June 2026- Cooking With Rum
Chef Susan Whitley shares with us in the June 2026 issue of "Got Rum?" four delicious jam recipes: Rummy Blueberry Jam, Spiced Rum and Pear Jam, Piña Colada Jam, and Strawberries & Rum Jam. Bon appetit!
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English sparkling triumph
Everflyht Wine Estate has secured one of the highest accolades in global wine, with its Everflyht Cuvée Edition 3 NV crowned English Sparkling NV Trophy Winner at the International Wine Challenge 2026, triumphing against 100’s of the UK’s most celebrated sparkling wine producers. Widely regarded as one of the most rigorous and influential wine competitions […] The post English sparkling triumph appeared first on Vineyard Magazine .
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News, nuggets and longreads 27 June 2026: Backrooms
Every Saturday we round up the best writing about beer from the past week. This time, we’ve got fruit lager, TV ads and AK. We don’t often put product launches in this top slot which we reserve for news but this piece about Brixton Brewery (Heineken) launching a fruit lager highlights a trend: “Flavoured lager […] News, nuggets and longreads 27 June 2026: Backrooms originally posted at Boak & Bailey's Beer Blog
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Les vignobles Laydis font appel au financement participatif
Thomas et Élodie Laydis ont lancé en avril une campagne sur Ulule pour transformer leur domaine familial en destination œnotouristique. Face à la crise qui secoue la filière viticole, le Château Roc de Calon mise sur la diversification et l’expérience client pour survivre. Depuis 1922, la famille Laydis cultive ses vignes à Montagne-Saint-Émilion, produisant entre […] Cet article Les vignobles Laydis font appel au financement participatif est apparu en premier sur Terre de Vins .
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Jarl, Citra Session Blonde, 3.8%, The Law, North Berwick
I’d been up the Law So refreshments in The Law were deemed suitable. A branded glass of Jarl Citra Session Blonde from Fyne Ales on tap was chosen. Pours a bright fresh looking golden colour. Suitably noses of soft citrusy notes with a touch of maltiness. Soft & smooth palate – not really giving much … Continue reading Jarl, Citra Session Blonde, 3.8%, The Law, North Berwick →
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Saving wine from the heat dome
OENODIA validates a high-precision partial dealcoholization pilot at the Centre du Rosé: a major breakthrough for precision winemaking! Faced with the challenges of climate change and shifting consumer habits, winemakers need reliable solutions now more than ever to precisely adjust the alcohol content of their wines. To meet this need, OENODIA, the benchmark brand for ... Read more The post Saving wine from the heat dome first appeared on My VanCity .
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Hark Vineyards Cabernet Franc 2023 Wins 2026 Monticello Cup
Virginia Secretary of Agriculture Katie Frazier announced the winner of the 2026 Monticello Cup (best of the 12 gold medals in the competition) at the Boar’s Head Inn in Charlottesville on Friday, June 27th. Hark Vineyards winemaker AJ Greely accepts the 2026 Monticello Cup from VA Secretary of Agriculture Katie Frazier Out of the 12 […]
by Richard Leahy1 viewcompetitionsnewsregions-terroirvirginia-wine - news
Wine Review: California Classic
Joseph Swan is one of the pioneers of California wines. Yet, the prices for their classic wines have not gone through the roof like many of their neighbors. Joseph Swan Joseph Swan is best known for pioneering Pinot Noir in California. Although Pinot Noir was planted in California as early... Continue reading The post Wine Review: California Classic appeared first on The Wine Diplomats .
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