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🎧Episode 143: Bret and Kristen Munselle

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Champagne Rebounds In The U.S.

While the wine category overall continues to be challenged by moderation trends, lower disposable incomes, and heightened competition from other drinks categories, the Champagne segment has taken a step forward recently, although it hasn’t reattained the highs seen in the … Continue reading → The post Champagne Rebounds In The U.S. appeared first on Shanken News Daily .

Demeine Estates Appoints Thomas Fawcett Vice President of the East, Expands National Sales Team

July 6, 2026 — Fine Wine Importer Demeine Estates is thrilled to announce the appointment of Thomas Fawcett to the role of Vice President of Sales, East. Thomas joined the [...]

Wine Spectator: A Napa Valley Phoenix?

When the 2020 Glass wildfire destroyed Cain Vineyard and Winery, it was unclear if it could ever rise from the ashes. It has taken six years, and the future still remains uncertain, but Cain is slowly recovering. Third Leaf Partners, … Continue reading → The post Wine Spectator: A Napa Valley Phoenix? appeared first on Shanken News Daily .

News Briefs for July 6, 2026

•Sazerac has released the third edition of its Prohibition Collection, a series of whiskies created by the Buffalo Trace Distillery to celebrate its Prohibition-era brands. This year’s collection includes five whiskies—Henry Watterson, Kentucky River, John G. Carlisle, Walter B. Duffy, … Continue reading → The post News Briefs for July 6, 2026 appeared first on Shanken News Daily .

📺This California Winemaker Says Mandatory Membership Fees Could Reach Any Industry | Kate Griffith

California’s wine industry is already under pressure, and in Santa Barbara County, wineries now face another cost. Since April 2025, businesses that sell win...

🎧The Wine Makers – Erin Kirschenmann, Novel Pairings and Wine Business Monthly

Erin Kirschenmann’s day job is managing editor of *Wine Business Monthly*. After spending her days immersed in the intricacies and moving targets that make up the wine business, she spends her nights curled up with a book and a glass of wine (or two). As both a writer and a wine lover, she naturally began pairing her reading with wines—a moody Pinot with a twisty thriller, for example. A couple of years ago, it occurred to her that there were other bibliophile-oenophiles out there who would love to do the exact same thing, so she founded Novel Pairings. Novel Pairings exists at the confluence of a book club and a wine club, where quarterly wine shipments align with book selections and monthly gatherings. We sat down with Erin to learn more, find out how she chooses the wines and books, and see if we can do what Petaluma’s finest educators couldn’t: get Brian to read a book. We’re always looking for new ways to bring wine into people’s lives, and people are always looking for more ways

Weekly Cellar Round-Up

Over the course of a week, I taste a bunch of wine, usually with friends, and almost always with my wife. Here are some of the wines we tasted over the past few weeks. These are wines that were not sent … Continue reading →

Spicy Margaritas That Bring More Than the Heat

Spice up your Marg with a range of depth and flavor. The post Spicy Margaritas That Bring More Than the Heat appeared first on Imbibe Magazine .

Rye Whiskey Alternatives, What to Use Instead of Rye Whiskey in Classic Drinks

You line up everything for a perfect Manhattan, reach for the rye, and… the bottle is empty. Every bartender has been there. Whether you’re stocking a home bar, working a busy Friday night, or simply can’t find a good bottle of rye at your local liquor store, knowing the best Rye Whiskey Alternatives can save […] The post Rye Whiskey Alternatives, What to Use Instead of Rye Whiskey in Classic Drinks appeared first on Crafty Bartending .

Orvieto, il mosaico delle differenze. La sfida di raccontare un territorio che non è “uno” soltanto

Di Letizia Porcini. A un anno dal primo approfondimento dedicato all'areale orvietano, il Team di Winescritic è tornato per proseguire con visite e degustazioni il racconto di questo territorio a cavallo tra Umbria e Lazio. L'articolo Orvieto, il mosaico delle differenze. La sfida di raccontare un territorio che non è “uno” soltanto proviene da WinesCritic .

A NEW CHAPTER FOR CANADA’S LONGEST RUNNING NATIONAL WINE COMPETITION

A NEW CHAPTER FOR CANADA’S LONGEST RUNNING NATIONAL WINE COMPETITION The All Canadian Wine Championship (ACWC), Canada’s longest running national wine championship has entered an exciting new chapter with new leadership, renewed momentum, and an overwhelming support from wineries across the country. Led by the new Director Tanya Sammut, this years championship welcomed more than ... Read more The post A NEW CHAPTER FOR CANADA’S LONGEST RUNNING NATIONAL WINE COMPETITION first appeared on My VanCity .

One Daiquiri, Six Ways: Variations on a Classic

A closer look at Daiquiri variations

Review: Sugarlands Eggo Blueberry Waffle Moonshine

Located along the main strip in Gatlinburg, Tennessee, Sugarlands Distilling Company opened its flagship distillery in March 2014. Serious whiskey drinkers may know the company for the straight rye whiskey released under its Roaming Man label, but among the crowds that pass through its doors each year, Sugarlands is best known for an extensive lineup… The post Review: Sugarlands Eggo Blueberry Waffle Moonshine appeared first on Drinkhacker: The Insider's Guide to Good Drinking .

Motivational Monday: Emerson’s Timeless Wisdom for Boulder

Quote of the Day: “Though we travel the world over to find the beautiful, we must carry it with us, or we find it not.” — Ralph Waldo Emerson Boulder has no shortage of beautiful places. The Flatirons catching the first light of morning. A quiet trail before the crowds arrive. The sound of Boulder […] The post Motivational Monday: Emerson’s Timeless Wisdom for Boulder first appeared on About Boulder County Colorado - Visitor and Local Guide to Boulder County Colorado .

Recent Russian shelling destroys Ukrainian wine warehouse

On the night of July 2, a Russian strike on Kyiv destroyed the central warehouse of the OKWINE wine store chain and the distributor Wine Hunters. The company reported that this was one of the hardest days for the team: rescue workers were still on the scene, so it was impossible to immediately assess the exact extent of the damage. OKWINE is one of Ukraine’s largest specialized wine retail chains, founded in 2012. According to the company, the chain comprises more than 140 wine stores in 32 cities, offering a selection of over 4,000 SKUs; its team includes more than 700 professional sommeliers and cavistes. The group of companies plays a role in shaping wine culture: OKWINE School trains both industry professionals and the company’s own staff. The chain’s importer and distributor is its affiliate, Wine Hunters. This is not the first strike against the group’s business: in December 2025,…

Fontodi Chianti Classico 2012 Review

This wine is a Chianti Classico from Fontodi and the 2012 vintage. The 2012 vintage is a classic one in […] The post Fontodi Chianti Classico 2012 Review appeared first on Grape Observer Wine Review .

CMA being urged to investigate UK beer market

A new report published today by CAMRA shows how independent brewers are being excluded from bars across the UK, and sets out the case for Competition and Markets Authority action. Beer in the UK is the authoritative consumer view on how the UK beer scene actually works — or doesn’t work — for beer drinkers […] The post CMA being urged to investigate UK beer market first appeared on Beer Today . The post CMA being urged to investigate UK beer market appeared first on Beer Today .

Domaine Kox

An historic family winery located in the charming town of Remich along the Moselle River in Luxembourg. Officially established in 1977, the estate balances centuries of family tradition with modern innovations, pioneering Luxembourg’s first Crémant and operating as a sustainable, molecular-focused vineyard today Discover their Crémant de Luxembourg Cuvée Apréro NV 100% handpicked…

Rocky Ridge Straight to the Poolroom Pale Ale

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Crimea | Storia di una penisola di vigne fra civiltà, guerre e attentati

Lo scorso lunedì sera, poco prima delle nove, un ordigno rudimentale è esploso nell’atrio di un edificio residenziale di Monaco . Due adulti sono rimasti gravemente feriti, insieme a un ragazzo. Secondo quanto riferito da diverse testate francesi e ucraine, … continua »

Let's Debunk Beer Myths! German hops and UK hops are essentially taste all the same

Last chance to have your say on NSW entertainment precincts

The NSW Government is asking for feedback on changes aimed at making it easier to bring entertainment precincts to life.

How the Colonists Shaped American Beer

Beer has been an important staple of humanity for millennia. But how was beer important to the American colonists starting a new life in a distant place? The colonies lacked the comforts and foods of their homeland. How did they adapt and through this adaptation, change the drink they loved so much? In this episode, […] The post How the Colonists Shaped American Beer first appeared on All About Beer .