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Drinking Alone (and its Discontents)
Robert Putnam’s 2000 best-selling book Bowling Alone painted a dark picture of modern society. Putnam saw Americans as less and less connected to social institutions and to each other. The stark image of the lone bowler is difficult to forget. A quarter century later, the image still seems relevant, especially since the world has been […]
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Walter Scott
Here are the thrilling new 2024 releases by Walter Scott. Today we share the world-class wines of Walter Scott, founded by Erica Landon and Ken Pahlow. Walter Scott honors two integral men in Ken’s life: Walter, Ken's grandfather, who was a flight engineer for Trans World Airlines and Scott, and Ken's nephew who passed away young and reminded both Ken and Erica that life can be exceedingly short. Their first vintage was produced in 2009 at Patricia Green Cellars and in 2011 Walter Scott began making Chardonnay, which was met immediately with seriously good critical acclaim. I have really enjoyed these from my personal cellar and they age so gracefully. The’22s and ‘23s were incredible. Each were done with a different style with the ‘22s a touch more mineral-laden. 2024 Walter Scott wines have amazing texture and stability. They are going to be exceedingly long-lasting wines. For my money one of the great Chardonnays made in North America, the 2024 Walter Scott ‘X Novo Vineyard’ Chardon
by Owen Bargreen1 view - news
Like it or not: Wine Faces Yet Another Inflection Point. How is it Going to Change? Part One.
A very different way of looking at wine history
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An Introduction to Lugana with a Glass of Turbiana
Lugana DOC is a small wine region situated along the southern shore of Lake Garda, in Northern Italy. And while the region lies between the provinces of Brescia and Verona, and sits astride two wine regions, Lombardy and Veneto, it is firmly committed to just one grape variety: Turbiana. If you are a curious wine drinker looking for a taste […] The post An Introduction to Lugana with a Glass of Turbiana appeared first on Pull That Cork .
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🎧Episode 153: Brad Peterson
"The Good Stuff" "The Good Stuff" - Episode 153: Brad Peterson Sep 14 2026 | 00:40:00 Your browser does not support the audio tag.
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Merryvale
Here are the beautiful grounds at Merryvale. Today we share one of the longstanding houses in Napa. Merryvale’s historic building was the first winery built in the Napa Valley after the repeal of Prohibition in 1933 and has become a favorite destination for visitors to the valley. This is a beautiful wine country setting, surrounded by French oak barrels and casks. I’ve enjoyed visiting this beautiful property many times and the surrounding serene vineyards. The property is owned by the Schlatter family. They have been making their ‘Profile’ red blend for many years and this years edition for my palate was the finest one yet! They have produced a brilliant range of wines and I adore the 2021 Merryvale ‘Profile’ Red Wine (OB, 97) which is a stunning wine from this warm vintage. This one even eclipses the incredible ’19 bottling. Learn more at https://www.merryvale.com and here are the beautiful new wines by Merryvale. 2022 Merryvale ‘Sonoma Coast’ Chardonnay- The 2022 ‘Sonoma Coast’ Cha
by Owen Bargreen0 views - news
📺Grüner Veltliner & the Wachau: Rudi Pichler Makes Wine on the Rocks
Rudi Pichler cut 70% of his own harvest on purpose the year his twins were born, to save enough fruit for a wine they wouldn't taste for thirty years.Rudi an...
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AI Casts a Pall Over the Wine Writing World, and It’s Mostly Your (Our) Fault
Well, it seems that AI is all the rage in the news lately (even my now 99 year old cousin was asking me about it), and wouldn’t ya know it, just a few days after I waxed pseudo-philosophically about wine writing online in the age of agentic browsing traffic comes news that a winner of […] This article was originally published on 1WineDude.com . Grab the books! Source
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Fifteen Years of Grape Experiences: Savoring the World, One Glass at a Time
September 2016 marks a milestone, both personal and professional. It is the anniverary of 15 years of writing consistently about wine, food, and travel on my site, Grape Experiences! At its inception in 2011, I was still teaching Early Childhood Special Education in the public school system but had officially scheduled my retirement for four […] READ MORE The post Fifteen Years of Grape Experiences: Savoring the World, One Glass at a Time appeared first on Grape Experiences .
by Cindy Rynning13 viewsevents-and-travelpeople-you-should-knowwine-connoisseurswine-education - news
Vineyard Values Have Fallen. Has Your Property Tax Assessment?
Anyone involved in California’s wine industry knows how dramatically the vineyard market has changed. Grape demand remains soft, contracts are harder to secure, farming costs continue to climb, and vineyard [...]
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San Francisco Chapter of Les Dames d’Escoffier International Announces Recipients of Inaugural Wine Studies Grant
September 15, 2026 (San Francisco, CA) — The San Francisco Chapter of Les Dames d’Escoffier International (LDEI-SF) is proud to announce Kaysie Rogers of SingleThread Farms and Madison Michael of [...]
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How to Visit the New 7 Wonders of Portugal (2026)
What are the New 7 Wonders of Portugal ? On September 12, 2026, Portugal revealed the winners of its New 7 Wonders competition, nearly 20 years after the original 2007 edition. The seven winning sites span the country, from a Roman ruin in the Alentejo wine region to a cathedral in Lisbon .
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The wines of Collioure & Banyuls 2026
One of the highlights in my wine reporting calendar is to visit and taste the wines of Collioure, Banyuls, and the greater Côte Vermeille. This year, it’s a large batch with over 110 wines reviewed from AOC Collioure and the AOCs of Banyuls & Banyuls Grand Cru. Why am I so impassioned by a trip to the region? Simply look at the lead photo from Collioure where there are something like five beaches nestled around the village in natural coves. From all of them you either have a view of […] For full access, please log in or purchase a subscription.
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AOC Collioure 2026
These wines were tasting in Banyuls, France at the offices at the Syndicat during the days of 25-26 May, 2026. Please see the full Regional Report for complete information as well as the Banyuls Report. For full access, please purchase a Personal Subscription or Commercial Subscription.
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AOC Banyuls & Banyuls Grand Cru 2026
These wines were tasting in Banyuls, France at the offices at the Syndicat during the days of 25-26 May, 2026. Please see the full Regional Report for complete information as well as the Collioure Report. For full access, please purchase a Personal Subscription or Commercial Subscription.
by Miquel Hudin3 views - news
INSIDER DEAL! 92-93 Point Tooth & Nail The Stand Petite Sirah 62% OFF
Save $24 a bottle on this Bulk Buy rated, big, deep, dark and tannic Petite Sirah. Don’t miss your chance ... Read more
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Afternoon Brief, September 14
Wine Economist Mike Veseth to Keynote 2027 Unified Wine & Grape Symposium: As the wine industry navigates changing consumer demand, shifting global markets and continued economic pressures, Mike Veseth will take the stage as keynote speaker at the 2027 Unified Wine & Grape Symposium...
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Marchand & Burch Village Chardonnay 2025
Fruit from M&B/Howard Park’s Mount Barrow vineyard in Great Southern. Handpicked fruit, whole bunch pressed, natural ferment in French oak before being transferred to stainless steel for maturation. Marchand & […]
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Delicious Monster – Truth in Advertising
A simply quaffable wine from Trader Joe’s, we review the latest vintage of the Delicious Monster from McGregor Winery. A ... Read more
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Avennia and Liminal
Chris Peterson crafts some incredible wines by Avennia and Liminal. It is my pleasure to share the incredible wines of Avennia and Liminal, both partnerships between famed winemaker Chris Peterson and former Microsoft exec Marty Taucher. They now have two lines of wines, from their estate vineyard on Red Mountain as well as wines from choice sites throughout the Columbia Valley. They are making some of the best Sauvignon Blanc and Rose in Washington State. The Liminal wines are entirely sourced from the famed WeatherEye Vineyard on the north slope of Red Mountain. I love the new wines by these wineries. I adored the 2024 Avennia ‘Arnaut’ Syrah (OB, 97) which is a total stunner that is arguably the finest edition of this wine. Learn more about Avennia at https://avennia.com and Liminal at https://www.liminalwine.com/ here are my reviews of the glorious new wines by Avennia and Liminal. 2024 Lydian White Wine- A blend of manly Sauvignon Blanc (80%) with the remainder Semillon, this offer
by Owen Bargreen0 views - news
Veritas Legacy Partners Closes Acquisition of Renowned Veritas Vineyard & Winery
September 14, 2026 (Afton, VA) — Veritas Legacy Partners, LLC announced today that it has closed on the acquisition of Veritas Vineyard & Winery, one of Virginia’s premier wine and [...]
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How India Built a Global Award-Winning Rum from Sugarcane
Camikara 8YO Wins Best In Class — Platinum at California’s SIP Awards; Camikara 3YO Earns Gold, with Both Receiving Innovation AwardsCamikara 3 YO, 8 YO & 12 YO win Silver [...]
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Did a Machine Just Win One of Wine Communication’s Biggest Awards?
A question of integrity and why it matters
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Thompson Secures $4 Million from USDA for Glassy-Winged Sharpshooter Response Activities
Washington – Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-04) announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is providing $4 million in emergency funding to address the growing threat posed by...
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