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news2024-11-29
Recent meals
A fortnight of wonderful food (and wine) in Melbourne and along the Great Ocean Road.  First up, a very old school Cantonese meal at Flower Drum . It's like a time capsule, suited middle aged waiters hover attentively, they remind me of long forgotten uncles. . . We open proceedings with a bowl of egg crusted deep fried fish skins and for a moment I feel like a child again, sitting in a noisy dai pai dong slurping fat rice noodles and fish cakes washed down with a tiny bottle of Kowloon dairy milk. Embla was a trip favourite. The room has a terrific vibe, and after the formality of Flower Drum it was a delight to have unobtrusive wait staff. The food was comforting and delicious. Every plate a winner - the guilty bites of pressed chicken skin crisps with whipped anchovy and chicory; the soft creamy fried polenta cubes; the succulent poussin with its amazing guanciale and sage flavoured sauce that demands a side order of the thickly sliced house bread to mop up the juices. Rated -
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news2024-11-29
Great British Wine Round-up November 2024
John looks at selection of indulgent English still wines to enjoy over the festive period.
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news2024-11-28
Armand de Brignac announces release of first Vintage Champagne
October 16th, 2024 – Armand de Brignac Champagne announced its latest exclusive-prestige cuvée: the Blanc de Noirs Vintage 2015. This release mirrors the perfect blend between the art of winemaking and craftsmanship. The Journey of a Vintage The 2015 growing season in the Champagne region was marked by contrasts— a wet spring followed by a warm,... View Article The post Armand de Brignac announces release of first Vintage Champagne appeared first on Winerist Magazine .
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news2024-11-28
We Asked 15 Bartenders: Which Cognac Offers the Best Bang for Your Buck? (2024)
It’s no secret that Cognac carries a strong association with luxury. The category’s most famous high-end expression, Remy Martin’s Louis XIII, can set you back thousands of dollars. Empty bottles of the label, which are made from Baccarat crystal, routinely show up on eBay for triple digits. The notoriety of Louis XIII and other pricey Cognacs can make jumping into the category a bit intimidating. Fortunately, not all excellent examples require a mortgage payment to acquire. In fact, there is a wealth of expressions on the market whose quality punches well above its price tag. The article We Asked 15 Bartenders: Which Cognac Offers the Best Bang for Your Buck? (2024) appeared first on VinePair .
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news2024-11-28
Fête de la St. Vincent: Champagne’s Historic Traditions of Blessings, Brioche, and Bacchanalian Feast
Every January, the Champagne region comes alive with the Fête de la Saint Vincent, the patron saint of winemakers. Rooted in centuries of...
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news2024-11-27
Artisan Wine vs. Commercial Wine – A tale of these two bottles
By Lindsay Gabbard Let me start with a question: have you ever wondered why some wines leave you with a headache or feeling off the next day, while others, especially the ones in Italy (and at Rimessa Roscioli), don't? It’s one of the most common questions I hear during tastings, and while most people jump to blaming sulfites, the real ... The post Artisan Wine vs. Commercial Wine – A tale of these two bottles appeared first on Roscioli Italian Wine Club .
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news2024-11-27
11/26/24: Jackie O's Pub & Brewery's Cellar Cuvée 15
What a month November's been! I'm sprinting to the finish line of NaNoWriMo (50k words is calling my name) and just about ready to deck the halls around the blog to ring in the Christmas season. But before we start the Old Saint Nick welcoming procedures, we have one Maple Month offering to make. We're finishing Maple Month proper as we started it: With a barleywine from Jackie O's. But, it's more than just a barleywine, it's a barleywine cuvée. It's Cellar Cuvée 15. Look, I just wrote about Jackie O's earlier this month, so I'll link you to that post  instead of getting into the whole thing here. But I will say that there's a reason Jackie O's is so well-regarded. Athens, OH's original brewery is still out there making a wide array of beers, " Something For Everyone ." I'm not sure if Cellar Cuvée 15 is for everyone, but it certainly seems like it's for me. The limited release'  official spot over on Jackie O's' website gives the mixture of the 14.7% ABV barleywine: 58% hone
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news2024-11-27
The Best Wines To Elevate Your Thanksgiving Feast
This article first appeared in Santé Magazine on November 2024 Thanksgiving is right around the corner. It is a holiday where we are grateful to spend quality time with loved ones with delectable food and wine as the focus. With all the efforts that go into planning a Thanksgiving menu, picking the wines will be your […] The post The Best Wines To Elevate Your Thanksgiving Feast appeared first on Syrah Queen .
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news2024-11-26
The BEST Thanksgiving Turkey Technique
Rather like our American melting pot culture, our Thanksgiving turkey approach is a crazy quilt of inputs and experiments refined. And we're not done! I'm also eager to gain more feedback and words of wisdom. But here are our must-dos. The post The BEST Thanksgiving Turkey Technique appeared first on Andrea Wine .
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news2024-11-26
Here’s Why Sake ONO Makes an Ideal Gift for Those With Discerning Taste
Many of us know that person who is hard to shop for, not because they’re hard to please, but because they seem to have such great taste that it’s a daunting task, especially if they like good things to drink. People have probably already thought of giving them the usual go-tos — some bubbly, whisky, additive-free tequila, or maybe a new, funky wine. But have you considered sake? The article Here’s Why Sake ONO Makes an Ideal Gift for Those With Discerning Taste appeared first on VinePair .
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news2024-11-25
Affordable Wine Gifts for Happy Holidays Gifting
Looking for a holiday gift that’s as impressive as it is budget-friendly? Then wine is a classic choice that never fails to impress, and with an added layer of creativity, you can find fantastic options that won't break the bank. But the real question is where you gonna find those cheaper b.. Read More
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news2024-11-25
CASEY JONES DISTILLERY MARKS A DECADE OF DISTILLING WITH LIMITED-EDITION FOUNDER’S 10th ANNIVERSARY BLEND
Distillery Welcomes Local Community & Whiskey Lovers to Celebrate 10 Year Anniversary on November 29th & 30th with Bottle Your Own Bourbon Event, Food Truck, Live Music & More!
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news2024-11-25
Eight Degrees returns to bottling
Since its introduction earlier this year, the Re-Turn deposit system for cans has had a number of knock-on effects on the beer market. Several breweries and distributors have expressed frustration with the expense and bureaucracy of the scheme, especially when it comes to limited-run beers. Today, Eight Degrees launched a new bottled beer range, with […]
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Rémy Martin Turns 300: Celebrating Three Centuries of Excellence
There aren’t too many brands that can hit the 300 mark and still be at the top of their game. But then again, there aren’t too many brands like renowned Cognac house, Rémy Martin. This holiday season, let’s raise a toast to one of the four original Cognac houses that is celebrating an exceptional 300 years old. In 1724, an entrepreneurial winemaker in southwestern France with a catchy name — Rémy Martin — began his journey with distilling the now famous spirit. The Cognac region, like Champagne, has become eponymous for its most famous export. The article Rémy Martin Turns 300: Celebrating Three Centuries of Excellence appeared first on VinePair .
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news2024-11-25
KUNSTWERK London Dry Gin : Explore the Gin of the Week by Maxim
KUNSTWERK London Dry Gin The KUNSTWERK London Dry Gin. Rich in flavours, full-bodied and simply beautiful and balanced. 🌿🍋 Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus leo. Markus has really gone to great lengths with this label: Hot stamping, blind embossing, the full programme – […]
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news2024-11-24
Manni Nossing: passione, genuinità e sostanza (Bressanone - Alto Adige).
Manni ci spiega il progetto Eisacktalwein Da una parte lo Yin , grandi cooperative con un approccio meticoloso quasi in ogni dettaglio, un orientamento commerciale nei confronti dei clienti, e dall'altra lo Yang , piccole cantine come quelle di Manni (Manfred) Nossing, lontane dall'enologia al microscopio, volte ad una relazione più istintiva e passionale nei confronti della terra, favorite certo da una minor estensione dei vigneti, e un approccio sincero ed empatico - ebbene si - nei...
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news2024-11-24
Visita a cantina Terlano (Alto Adige).
Era da un po' che volevamo visitare di persona questa realtà e tastare con mano - o meglio con i cinque sensi - quale fosse il segreto...
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news2024-11-23
National Tree Week 2024
23rd November - 1st December 2024
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news2024-11-22
Hail to the High Proofs! These 20 Tequilas are Superb Sippers
High-proof tequilas, once only for hardcore drinkers, are now being released at a steady pace. Why? According to some drinkers, they represent the best that agave can give us with... The post Hail to the High Proofs! These 20 Tequilas are Superb Sippers appeared first on TasteTequila .
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news2024-11-22
Phantom Creek’s vineyard revival
A pause in production offers time to re-evaluate practices Times may be tough in the B.C. wine industry, but Phantom Creek Estates director of farming Mike Anderson has discovered there may be a silver lining after all. In fact, he’s positively delighted. “The extent to which our vineyards have recovered has been quite significant from […] The post Phantom Creek’s vineyard revival appeared first on VITIS .
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Tiempo, Diálogo, Espacio: A Masterpiece of Wine and Art
Abadía Retuerta, the renowned winery and hotel in the heart of the Duero Valley, has unveiled a remarkable collaboration with the Chillida family to celebrate the centenary of Eduardo Chillida’s birth. The result is ‘Tiempo, Diálogo, Espacio’ (Time, Dialogue, Space) — an exclusive wine project that seamlessly blends the worlds of fine wine and art.... View Article The post Tiempo, Diálogo, Espacio: A Masterpiece of Wine and Art appeared first on Winerist Magazine .
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news2024-11-22
Bon Beer Voyage Wins Best Niche Tour Operator at France 360 Awards
At Bon Beer Voyage, we’ve always believed that craft beer and travel are the perfect pairing. This year, we’re excited to announce a milestone achievement that’s worth raising a glass to: Bon Beer Voyage has been named Best Niche Tour Continue reading "Bon Beer Voyage Wins Best Niche Tour Operator at France 360 Awards" → The post Bon Beer Voyage Wins Best Niche Tour Operator at France 360 Awards appeared first on Bon Beer Voyage .
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news2024-11-22
The Trade Up: How Rémy V Upgrades Any Cocktail
Founded in 1724 by a visionary winegrower in the Cognac region of France, Rémy Martin has spent three centuries perfecting the art of distillation. With an update to Rémy V, the Cognac house aims to bring their timeless traditions to your table. They describe the reinvention of Rémy V as going “back to basics,” but the resulting spirit is anything but. The House of Rémy Martin has long been synonymous with exceptional craftsmanship and taste. They specialize in producing high-quality spirits made exclusively from grapes grown in the Grande Champagne and Petite Champagne regions of Cognac. The article The Trade Up: How Rémy V Upgrades Any Cocktail appeared first on VinePair .
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news2024-11-21
Caymus Wine Prices in 2026: Cost Breakdown by Style, Size & Vintage
Caymus is one of those Napa Valley wines that just gets people talking. Famous for its rich, velvety Cabernet Sauvignons, Caymus brings bold flavors with a touch of luxury—yet it’s still incredibly easy to enjoy. So, what makes Caymus stand out .. Read More
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Recent meals

Great British Wine Round-up November 2024

Armand de Brignac announces release of first Vintage Champagne

We Asked 15 Bartenders: Which Cognac Offers the Best Bang for Your Buck? (2024)

Fête de la St. Vincent: Champagne’s Historic Traditions of Blessings, Brioche, and Bacchanalian Feast

Artisan Wine vs. Commercial Wine – A tale of these two bottles

11/26/24: Jackie O's Pub & Brewery's Cellar Cuvée 15

The Best Wines To Elevate Your Thanksgiving Feast

The BEST Thanksgiving Turkey Technique

Here’s Why Sake ONO Makes an Ideal Gift for Those With Discerning Taste

Affordable Wine Gifts for Happy Holidays Gifting

CASEY JONES DISTILLERY MARKS A DECADE OF DISTILLING WITH LIMITED-EDITION FOUNDER’S 10th ANNIVERSARY BLEND

Eight Degrees returns to bottling

Rémy Martin Turns 300: Celebrating Three Centuries of Excellence

KUNSTWERK London Dry Gin : Explore the Gin of the Week by Maxim

Manni Nossing: passione, genuinità e sostanza (Bressanone - Alto Adige).

Visita a cantina Terlano (Alto Adige).

National Tree Week 2024

Hail to the High Proofs! These 20 Tequilas are Superb Sippers

Phantom Creek’s vineyard revival

Tiempo, Diálogo, Espacio: A Masterpiece of Wine and Art

Bon Beer Voyage Wins Best Niche Tour Operator at France 360 Awards

The Trade Up: How Rémy V Upgrades Any Cocktail

Caymus Wine Prices in 2026: Cost Breakdown by Style, Size & Vintage