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Spring Release Party Pairings: Five Bites for Our New Wines

Spring 2026 Club Release Pairings Spring release weekend is always one of our favorite moments of the year. It’s the first chance to gather with our community after winter, share the newest wines from the cellar, and celebrate the start of a new season together. This year, we had a wonderful time pouring five new […] The post Spring Release Party Pairings: Five Bites for Our New Wines appeared first on Sweet Cheeks Winery .

Why Beverage Experiences Are Your Event’s Most Powerful Social Media Engine

Let’s be honest… most events are beautiful, well-planned, and, well, sometimes forgettable online. Not because they aren’t good—but because they aren’t shareable. If your goal is visibility, brand exposure, and long-term ROI, your beverage experience isn’t just a service… it’s a strategic marketing tool hiding in plain sight. The Shift: From “Serving Drinks” to “Creating […]

Spring Wine Pairings 2026: Brunch, Easter & Tinned Fish Guide

This spring, we are focusing on producers who have spent decades, and in some cases centuries, mastering their regional grapes. From the gravelly terraces of Friuli to the volcanic soils of Sicily, these wines aren’t just beverages; they are liquid postcards. 1. The Garden Aperitif: Attems Sauvignon Blanc 2024 Region: Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy Price: SRP […] This post Spring Wine Pairings 2026: Brunch, Easter & Tinned Fish Guide was posted on WineDivaa .

March Gin Monthly

March was one hell of a month! Alongside Mothers’ Day and my birthday, there were tastings, trade shows and a fair bit of judging as well as the first ever World Hanky Panky Day and even a bit of much-needed … Continue reading →

#GinADayMay 2026

The original and the biggest gin-themed social media challenge is back for its eighth year running! In 2019, #GinADayMay’s inaugural year, in excess of 4,000 images were posted on Instagram using the #GinADayMay hashtag, averaging at approximately 135 posts a day. With … Continue reading →

Napa Valley or Sonoma Wine Country Small-Group Tour

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Two Intriguing Books Where Cocktails Spark and Desserts Shine

Everyone who knows me understands that I have a few books open. Some are oversized “coffee table” books, some are nonfiction and fiction, and all are waiting for me to take a deep dive into the story. Just like wine, I savor each moment of a good book and when it’s completed, more often than […] READ MORE The post Two Intriguing Books Where Cocktails Spark and Desserts Shine appeared first on Grape Experiences .

Top Wine Country Picks from Platypus Guide Steve

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Inflation Update 2026

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What Happens in the First 24–72 Hours of Residential Mental Health Treatment?

Mental Health | Residential Treatment What Happens in the First 24–72 Hours of Residential Mental Health Treatment? Alpine Recovery Lodge Updated April 23, 2026 Residential mental health guide The first 24–72 hours of residential mental health treatment are usually focused on safety, orientation, assessment, calming the nervous system, and starting a clear plan. Alpine’s current […]

Hop to It: Easter’s 5 Best Wine Finds Are Hiding in Plain Sight

While children search for Easter eggs this weekend, grown-ups deserve a treasure hunt of their own, right there in the wine aisle. Who better to lead us on this spring discovery than Natalie MacLean, editor of Canada’s largest wine review site at nataliemaclean.com. Welcome, Natalie. Great to be back with you! You know, Easter is the one holiday where we’re encouraged to hunt for hidden treasures. I say we bring that energy to the wine aisle. The best bottles aren’t always at eye level with the glossy labels. Sometimes you have to crouch down, think like […]

TTB Recommends Delaying Submission of 2026 Q1 CBMA Importer Refund Claims

Due to a known data transmission issue between U.S. Customs and Border Protection (“CBP”) and the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (“TTB”), certain first quarter 2026 import data displayed in the myTTB CBMA Importer Claims System may reflect inflated quantity amounts, particularly for entries from January through mid-February...

A walk on the wild side | First & Last Brewery

Bound by a love of fermentation and foraged ingredients, First & Last Brewery is inspired by the wild, untamed landscape and dark skies of northumberland. Founded by Red and Sam Kellie in 2016, the duo has created a community asset to be proud of. “There is no instruction book when it comes to working with...

Vault City teams up with baker on zero-waste sours

Vault City have teamed up with Leith bakery Babyfaced Baker to create two limited-edition sour beers brewed using surplus croissant pastry that would otherwise go unused. The collaboration with Babyfaced Baker founder Rhiain Gordon transforms pastry offcuts from the bakery’s croissant production into a brewing ingredient, giving new life to surplus dough while creating dessert-inspired...

Mtevino Georgian Wine: Ancient Qvevri Tradition Meets Modern Winemaking

Mtevino Winery is a premier producer of Georgian wine, combining thousands of years of winemaking tradition with modern European techniques. Located in the heart of Georgia, the birthplace of wine, Mtevino offers a unique portfolio of Qvevri wines and European-style wines that reflect the rich heritage of the Kakheti wine region. Experience the Best of Georgian Wine Georgia is widely recognized as the vine zero point, where the world’s first cultural grape varieties were cultivated. At...

Visual Wine Education- ABV of Certain Wines

Astrophiz 231: April 2026 SkyGuide – Two Rare Comets and the Morning Planet Dance

Listen & Enjoy Now: https://soundcloud.com/astrophiz/april-2026-skyguide Full Transcript below Episode 231: The April 2026 SkyGuide Featuring Dr. Ian ‘Astroblog’ Musgrave Will April bring a “Headless Comet” to our skies? In this monthly installment, Brendan O’Brien sits down with Dr. Ian Musgrave to navigate a particularly dynamic month for amateur and professional astronomers alike. From the unpredictable […] The post Astrophiz 231: April 2026 SkyGuide – Two Rare Comets and the Morning Planet Dance appeared first on Astrophiz: The Astronomy and Astrophysics Podcast .

Skimmer Taglia Schiuma: cosa è e a cosa serve

Scopri cos'è lo skimmer taglia schiuma, l'accessorio che i publican usano per rimuovere la schiuma in eccesso e servire una birra perfetta.

As Expected and Full of Surprises

Today, I want to share two recent wine experiences. One, unfortunately, as expected. The second one is unexpectedly surprising. About 10 days ago, I had the opportunity to open a wine from the 2002 vintage to celebrate my youngest daughter’s birthday. I don’t have a lot of 2002 lying around, so I had to decide […]

Wine News: What I’m Reading the Week of 3/29/26

Hello and welcome to my weekly roundup of the wine stories that I find of interest on the web. I The post Wine News: What I’m Reading the Week of 3/29/26 appeared first on Vinography .

New Zealand Winegrowers appoints Anishka Jelicich as Next CEO

New Zealand Winegrowers (NZW) is pleased to announce the appointment of Anishka Jelicich as its next Chief Executive Officer, commencing at the end of July 2026. Anishka brings more than two decades of leadership experience across New Zealand, the United Kingdom and Europe, shaping her career in the global wine industry. Her roles at a […]

Whitehaven Becomes Naming-Rights Sponsor of ‘Whitehaven Theatre Marlborough’

As a new act begins for Marlborough’s creative and performing arts, Whitehaven Wine Company will step into the spotlight as the full naming-rights sponsor of what will be known as the Whitehaven Theatre Marlborough from 1 April 2026. The announcement marks a milestone in the longstanding partnership between Whitehaven and the Marlborough Civic Theatre Trust […]

Cooks Lot new release 2025 white wine reviews

Cooks Lot are a small producer from the higher altitude Orange region in Australia, sourcing grapes from single vineyard parcels. […] The post Cooks Lot new release 2025 white wine reviews appeared first on Grape Observer Wine Review .

Welcome to the World, Nashoba Valley AVA!

On March 24, 2026, the TTB (Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau) of the United States approved the Nashoba Valley American Viticultural Area (AVA). The new AVA is located Worcester County, Massachusetts. With the approval of this new appellation, Massachusetts is now home to three AVAs (including the Martha’s … Continue reading →