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Head Wines Riesling 2025
Big love for this Eden Valley Riesling! From 1940s planted vines, it's bright, fresh and utterly smashable. Alive with fresh green apples, lime juice and a fine thread of riverstone minerality, I'm infatuated with the chalky and powdery feels that this leaves in its wake. So moreish indeed. A fine sheet of texture adds detail with a little yellow grapefruit tang for good measure. Elevate your pool days or fish and chips with this in your glass, one splash at a time. 94/100 Region: Eden Valley RRP: $30 Source: Sample Winery Website Subscribe to Qwine here Follow: Instagram , LinkedIn and X
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Ballandean Estate Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2025
Spring long lunch in a glass, this fresh, vibrant and super crisp Semillon Sauvignon Blanc from the Granite Belt's Ballandean Estate is an excitement machine. A starburst of lemongrass, pineapple sage, green melon, passionfruit and lime juice explodes from the glass and flows neatly onto the palate. Add a fine sheet of texture to the mid-palate and a clean, crisp lemon sherbet acidity, and you have a very handy wine on your hands. Expressive, alive and delicious, this is a great drink. 92/100 Region: Granite Belt RRP: $25 Source: Sample Winery Website Subscribe to Qwine here Follow: Instagram , LinkedIn and X
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Cael's Gate Semillon 2026
A new producer to me, in comes this Hunter Valley Semillon from Cael's Gate. Fresh green apple and lemongrass aromas spill from the glass offering a welcome invitation. The longer it sits, mind you, some bruised red apple aromas appear. A fine phenolic grip glues itself to the palate, with those aromas flowing onto it. Curiously, that bruised red apple trait builds momentum through the mouth and arrests attention. A whip crack of lemon-like acidity on close cleanses the palate, but I suspect this will go better with food. 86/100 Region: Hunter Valley RRP: $38 Source: Sample Winery Website Subscribe to Qwine here Follow: Instagram , LinkedIn and X
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Cael's Gate Verdelho 2026
From the Fordwich sub-region of the Hunter comes this Cael's Gate Verdelho. A Portuguese variety known for its tropical fruit and lift, I see it speckled with esters. Green apple and banana aromas take flight. Crisp to taste, it's a Verdelho that plants itself on that green apple spectrum, which is not entirely varietal. The lemon-like acidity has a pinch and the palate is clipped and doesn't flow through as much as hoped. I'd prefer others. 84/100 Region: Hunter Valley RRP: $38 Source: Sample Winery Website Subscribe to Qwine here Follow: Instagram , LinkedIn and X
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The Ice Magic Old Fashioned from Silver’s Motel
Dessert nostalgia meets late-night bar energy with the Ice Magic Old Fashioned at Silver’s Motel – a rich, spirit-forward twist on the classic that leans into caramel and chocolate. Built around house-made whey caramel infused bourbon, tawny port and bitters, the cocktail is finished with an Ice Magic garnish that throws it straight back to… The post The Ice Magic Old Fashioned from Silver’s Motel appeared first on australianbartender.com.au .
by Alexandra Zinghini1 viewcocktail-listsfeaturedrecipes - news
Braeval aka Braes of Glenlivet
Braeval 9 yo 2016/2026 (60.5%, Spirit of Scotland, Jas. Gordon, refill bourbon barrel, cask #205570, 239 bottles) Braeval 16 yo 2010/2026 (62.7%, Tri Carragh, 2nd fill red wine octave, 92 bottles) Braeval 36 yo 1989/2025 (51.6%, WhiskyLand, refill hogshead, 143 bottles)
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Dead Reckoning Antigua 7 Year Old – July 2026
Back to Antigua – back to the place where Dead Reckoning truly began. Picture Justin Boseley stepping off a superyacht after fourteen long days at sea, sunburnt, salt‑stung, exhausted… and then seeing it: a bar stacked high with the Caribbean’s finest rum. That first pour wasn’t just a drink. It was a moment. A spark. […] The post Dead Reckoning Antigua 7 Year Old – July 2026 appeared first on The Rum Tribe .
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Benromach Contrasts: Côte-Rôtie Cask
Benromach 's innovative Contrasts series has a new member: a 12 Year Old single malt matured in first-fill bourbon casks before 26 months finishing in Côte-Rôtie wine casks . Wine casks are always popular, says the distillery team, but they're generally not our favourites.Côte-Rôtie brings us to the terraces of the Northern Rhône, just south of Lyon, where Syrah grapes are common, sometimes co-planted and co-fermented with a little white Viognier. Benromach Contrasts: Wine Finish 12 yo 2014 (46%, OB 2026, Côte-Rôtie Cask finish) Nose: not bad really. Lots of red berry aromas, some strawberry jam, blackberries and pomegrenate. Light peat sits underneath, along with black peppercorns and some sour herbal notes, hibiscus and orange peels. Then also rounder vanilla, a little caramel and cocoa. There's a very light sangria-character to it, but not at all unpleasant. Mouth: at first the peat stands out more, but the wine is louder as well. Dark forest fruits again, with damsons and blo
by Ruben1 viewbenromach201446contrastscote-rotiespeyside - news
From 1968 to Double Gold: Sam Baptiste’s Wine Journey Comes Full Circle at Apricus Cellars
Reading Time: 3 minutes Apricus Cellars made a remarkable statement at the 2026 All Canadian Wine Championships, earning Double Gold, Gold and Bronze. Behind the medals is the inspiring story of co-owner Sam Baptiste, whose journey in BC wine began by planting the original vines at Nk'Mip in 1968. The post From 1968 to Double Gold: Sam Baptiste’s Wine Journey Comes Full Circle at Apricus Cellars appeared first on BCWineTrends .
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Tamworth Garden Strawberry Rhubarb Cordial and Tamworth Garden Cranberry Cordial
Hello, my friends. First off, I just want to thank you all for your well wishes as I dealt with the loss of my Grandma. She was a very special woman who will be missed by many. But life goes on for those who remain, and so I have been getting back to work. And so here we are, looking at a pair of lovely cordials from Tamworth Distilling in Tamworth, New Hampshire, a place that is quickly becoming one of my favorite non-bourbon distilleries. I bought these a while back from their website and have been waiting for summer to crack them open. They just felt like good summer drinks. Especially this time of year, when my wife makes many tasty rhubarb treats from the plants in our garden. And cranberries are one of my favorites. My Grandma’s cabin was located in one of the major cranberry-growing areas outside of New England. So these felt right today. Let’s dig into the review, though. Tamworth Garden Strawberry Rhubarb Cordial Purchase Info: $35 for a 375 mL bottle at the Tamworth Distillin
by Eric Burke1 viewcocktail-ingredientscocktail-recipesi-like-thismisc-reviews - news
«Tranquillo, ho travasato tutto»: il pranzo che mi ha fatto temere l'estinzione del vino
di Carlo Macchi Qualche giorno fa ho vissuto un’esperienza che a prima vista mi ha fatto molto ridere ma poi, riflettendoci, mi ha letteralmente terrorizzato: ve la racconto. Per la celebrazione dei 50 anni di un’associazione di cui faccio parte è stato organizzato un pranzo per circa 60 persone e io mi sono offerto di portare il vino. Ho quindi preso varie bottiglie di spumante, vino bianco e vino rosso e mi sono presentato nel luogo dell'evento: una struttura (pure bella) di proprietà di un comune e data in gestione a un’associazione. Dal momento in cui sono arrivato sono capitate alcune scene che potranno farvi ridere e inorridire allo stesso tempo. Ve le elenco sotto, precisando che ogni dialogo è avvenuto con persone diverse. - Mi faccio aiutare a portare il vino; io personalmente ho in mano un cartone con 6 bottiglie di spumante. Carlo: « Questo è spumante, ma non è freddo, quindi avrei bisogno di una cella più fredda delle altre. » X: « Perché? Se è spumante va alla fine. » Carl
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Pollak Vineyards to Hold “An Evening with Richard Leahy” on Virginia Wine, with Wines and Dinner, July 3rd, 6-8pm
As part of Pollak Vineyards’ “America 250 Series”, Pollak Vineyards will hold “An Evening with Richard Leahy,” author of the Beyond Jefferson’s Vines: the Evolution of Quality Wine in Virginia, the definitive book on Virginia wine, on Friday, July 3rd, from 6:00-8:00 pm, at their Greenwood winery near the intersection of Rts. 250 and 151. […]
by Richard Leahy1 vieweventsvirginia-wine - news
Member Update: Building the Future of the American Homebrewers Association
On Saturday, June 20, 2026, the American Homebrewers Association® (AHA) gathered more than 1,000 members at the 46th Homebrew Con in Asheville, N.C., for an update on your national association’s […] Read More The post Member Update: Building the Future of the American Homebrewers Association appeared first on American Homebrewers Association .
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Blasted Church Promotes Jamie MacNeill to Assistant Winemaker
Reading Time: 3 minutes Blasted Church Vineyards has promoted Jamie MacNeill to Assistant Winemaker as the Okanagan Falls winery celebrates the return of BC-grown fruit with its 2025 Spring Collection, marking an exciting new chapter for the winery. The post Blasted Church Promotes Jamie MacNeill to Assistant Winemaker appeared first on BCWineTrends .
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Afternoon Brief, June 24
American Wine Legislation Pulled from Agenda in California State Senate: AB 1585 (Connolly & Ransom) was withdrawn from a Senate committee hearing this morning and will not be heard this year. This means the bill is defeated for this legislative session...
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Sipping By the Sea: A Summer Mediterranean Wine Tasting - Session 1 // Location: Alexandria, VA
Saturday, July 25, 20263:00 - 4:00 PM
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Sipping By the Sea: A Summer Mediterranean Wine Tasting - Session 1 // Location: Alexandria, VA
Saturday, July 25, 20263:00 - 4:00 PM
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Sipping By the Sea: A Summer Mediterranean Wine Tasting - Session 2 // Location: Alexandria, VA
Saturday, July 25, 20264:30 - 5:30 PM
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Sipping By the Sea: A Summer Mediterranean Wine Tasting - Session 2 // Location: Alexandria, VA
Saturday, July 25, 20264:30 - 5:30 PM
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Sipping By the Sea: A Summer Mediterranean Wine Tasting - Session 3 // Location: Alexandria, VA
Saturday, July 25, 20266:00 - 7:00 PM
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New York Wine Labels That Tell Stories While Capturing Consumer Attention
And because wine drinkers are more often shopping with their eyes, reports Wine Enthusiast, the visuals on a label matter. The wine inside a bottle tastes the same regardless of what its label looks like.
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2026 LION Hospitality New Zealand Business Awards for Excellence winners
Hospitality New Zealand Chief Executive Kristy Phillips says the awards come at an important time for the sector.
by Charlotte Cowan1 vieweventsnewson-premise - news
Washington Wine Allocates Over $650,000 for Viticulture and Enology Research
Projects create cutting-edge knowledge to solve industry issues. June 24, 2026 (Seattle, WA) — More than $650,000 in wine and vineyard research grants were awarded by the Washington State Wine [...]
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A Roma presso il Ristorante stellato “Per Me” l’azienda ARILLO IN TERRABIANCA presenta l’ultimo nato, il Vermentino L’IMPOSTO
Presso il Ristorante stellato “Per Me“ di Giulio Terrinoni, l’azienda Arillo in Terrabianca alla presenza della proprietaria Adriana Burkard e del suo enologo Vieri Vannoni ha presentato l’ultimo nato della Tenuta Maremmana: il Vermentino Superiore DOCG L’Imposto 2024. In passato vi abbiamo già parlato di Arillo durante una visita in azienda (link) e per questo […]
by Daniele Moroni2 viewsnewsarillo-in-terrabiancafeaturedmaremma-toscanaristorante-per-mevermentino