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What an ex-lover and commercial wine had in common
I recently pulled out my old book and started to read at random and thought I’d share some of it. Many of you reading might not know that my first book was published in 2008 before we really ever talked about natural wine, when the wine world was still new and not talked about but very much feared. Here’s my unedited reading of the beginning of Chapter 2. It goes on to visit U.C. Davis where I wasn’t exactly welcomed, got into a few nasty tussles about native yeast and irrigation. So, this incident was in 2006, Big Joe was the late and certainly great, Joe Dressner. And thus, and thus.. it goes. what i learned at UC Davis and below, continues to the point that I am about to meet Roger Boulton.
by Alice Feiring3 viewslooking-for-natural-wines - news
What to Expect for Fine Wine Investments in 2022
Let’s face it, between an ongoing COVID pandemic, erratic markets, fires, floods and major humanitarian crises, 2021 was exhausting. And though none of us can be sure what to make of 2022, we can say with confidence that fine and rare wine investments are looking quite promising. According to Wine Intelligence, a leading research and insight provider […]
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Buffalo Trace Distillery 2022 Charity Bottle Donation
Buffalo Trace Distillery 2022 begins by Donating 2,022 Bottles Including its First NFT with Unique OFC Vintage 6 Litre Bottle. Buffalo Trace Distillery Asks Non-profits to Join in the Quest to Raise Over $2 Million This Year Globally. Included in the offering of 2,022 bottles will be the world’s first six litre bottle bourbon […]
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Hippodrome Wine Club-upcoming tasting
The Hippodrome Wine Club, the event series offering guests unprecedented access to its wine cellar and little black book of winemakers... The post Hippodrome Wine Club-upcoming tasting appeared first on The Wine Sleuth .
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Napa Wine Project Summary, 2021
In Valley highlights Other than personally partying in Florida several times including in nightclubs in mid and late 2020, we had difficulty finding gatherings and parties in Napa Valley last year. So it was nice when we received an invite to an early this year party at Boich Estate. A party at Sinegal Estate was […] The post Napa Wine Project Summary, 2021 appeared first on The Napa Wine Project .
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2020 Burgundy | Part 1 – Chablis
Chablis – arriving in Fleys on the road from Tonnerre Towards the end of October I planned to set off from Kent to start a trip to Chablis and Champagne, and was told, when I began to make appointments for the Monday, that the Sunday was by chance the rather local event, the ‘Fête des […]
by Charles Lea8 views2020-burgundy-en-primeurl-s-postburgundy-primeurschablisvineyard-visit - news
2020 Burgundy | Part 2 – Beaune to Mâcon
Our visits to Burgundy in the Autumn each year are planned to coincide with the moment the vignerons have finally ‘got away’ all the wines from the recent harvest, and they’ve had a moment to recover from the strains and stresses of vintage, an all-consuming and monumentally physical time. The trick is to try and […]
by David Porter9 views2020-burgundy-en-primeurl-s-postburgundy-primeurschalonnaiscote-de-beaunemaconnais - news
2020 Burgundy | Part 3 – Côte de Nuits & Côte de Beaune
You know what I can’t stand. When you try and look up something very simple like ‘how to change a light bulb’ and a website insists on running you through the history of the lightbulb, every other lightbulb on the market and what might replace the lightbulb in the future before just telling you what […]
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2020 Burgundy | Part 4 – Côte de Nuits (cont.)
Day 3 – Wednesday, 10th of November The weather turned ugly. Or at least, had a poor night’s sleep and didn’t put on any makeup. The piercing blue sky turned the colour of iron and the low temperature (which hovered somewhere between freezing and 4 degrees) became very evident without the warmth of the sun. […]
by Jack Chapman9 views2020-burgundy-en-primeurl-s-postburgundy-primeurscote-de-nuitsvineyard-visit - news
Favorite Five Rums of 2021
There is little doubt, in my mind and opinion, that 2021 was one of the best rum years for the state of Florida in recent memory. There were a ton of new rums brought into the state as well as a great slate of limited run rums… not to mention the insane lineup of Single … Continue reading Favorite Five Rums of 2021
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Safe, Sustainable and Flexible Wine Tourism
The post Safe, Sustainable and Flexible Wine Tourism appeared first on Iberian Wine Tours .
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What’s In a Name? How the ‘Agave Spirits’ Label Seeks to Redefine “Craft”
While the tequila category has seen explosive growth for the last couple of years, slowly but steadily a new trend is starting to form: the rise of the “agave spirit.”... The post What’s In a Name? How the ‘Agave Spirits’ Label Seeks to Redefine “Craft” appeared first on TasteTequila .
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“Bubbly”: A product of the cellar or the terroir?
“Bubbly”: A product of the cellar or the terroir? mgauvrit Mon, 12/20/2021 - 15:58 Tags Champagne French Wines Title World “Bubbly”: A product of the cellar or the terroir? Exerpt Champagne is changing. Under pressure from many growers, the long-neglected concept of terroir is now coming to the fore. And it's not just some flash in the pan! We take a look at this alternative approach. Sponsor Off Content contains video Off Type of article ARTICLE States of content Valid On the same subject (no longer used) 5 Bottles of French Bubbles Under $50 to Toast with This Holiday Season A festival of bubbles In the cellar: the full scoop A blend of grape varieties or even wines from different years, a second fermentation, dosage… the basic process for making champagne is more complex than that of so-called “still” wines; that is, wines without bubbles. So much so, in fact, that many Champagne houses and co-operatives have long favored cellar work over vine work, being
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Holiday Gift Guide for Fine Wine
It’s that time of year again! And so begins the search for the perfect holiday gift. Something unique, something that shows you truly care. How about a gift that keeps on giving? An investment. Imagine their surprise when you tell them that their gift is resting safely in Bordeaux, accruing age and interest. They will […]
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2020 Burgundy En Primeur: First impressions
Our annual visit to Burgundy this year was a tale of two halves, and I’m not just talking red & white. After the difficulty of the 2019 tasting run, where Charles and I had to tackle every producer over a 10-day stretch (to avoid self-isolating twice on return), we decided this year to split up […]
by Jack Chapman7 views2020-burgundy-en-primeurl-s-postburgundy-primeurschalonnaiscote-de-beaunecote-de-nuits - news
A Fresh Look at the Rhone
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by Simon6 viewsuncategorised - news
Milk Shakes and Red Wine as Tender Loving Care.
I first posted this article in 2010, and those of you who were on the mailing list may recall it. It triggered many comments and memories. For you, and new readers as well, here's to fond recollections: As a youngster, my siblings and I lived in a small town in the coal mining region of southeastern Utah. Our nightly entertainment was radio programs like The Shadow, The Lone Ranger and The Cisco Kid . We also read books, solved 500 piece jigsaw puzzles, and played Gin Rummy. On Saturday afternoon, we wolfed down freshly, buttered popcorn while transfixed by movie westerns with Roy Rogers, Gene Autry and, for the real old time trivia buff, Gabby Hayes and Wallace Beery. Outside, in good weather, we explored the surrounding semi-desert countryside, or played “Cowboys and Indians,” “Marbles,” or "Mumbly Peg." At nightfall, nothing created more shrieking and mock trauma than “Hide and Seek.” When it snowed, we built bulbous snowmen, pummel
by noreply@blogger.com (tom)3 views - news
Holiday Beer Show with WV brewers
WV brewers…. What are they drinking; what are they brewing? What are their wishes, their needs, and their predictions for 2022? Find out on this special Holiday Beer Show. We talked with representatives of five West Virginia breweries to get… Continue Reading… The post Holiday Beer Show with WV brewers appeared first on BrilliantStream .
by Charles Bockway and Erin McCoy3 viewscraft-beerpodcastwest-virginia - news
Press Reviews: December
Our latest press reviews: The Sunday Times, The Financial Times, Decanter. Benefit from our case price discount in red by buying any 12 bottles from this selection – in a mixed case of your design or simply by the dozen. This £13.99 champagne is a Christmas bestseller – so what is its secret?, The […]
by Eve-Marie Letondel7 viewsl-s-postl-s-presswill-lyons - news
Holiday Gift Guide – Best Sparkling Wines and Bubbles
Whether you’re entertaining at home or attending a small gathering with family and friends, below you’ll find great selections of sparkling wine, champagne and unique bubbly options at different price points. Dom Maria Brazilian Sparkling Wine Having launched in the U.S. via DTC in the summer, Brazilian sparkling wine brand Dom Maria has now officially launched in Texas. […] The post Holiday Gift Guide – Best Sparkling Wines and Bubbles appeared first on Austin Food Magazine .
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2021 Vintage Summary: Love Thy Neighbor
It has been more than a year since I last wrote to the club. Focused entirely on the logistics of keeping our staff healthy and employed, I had lost the ability to concentrate or convey a coherent story, even a summary of the 2020 vintage. But now the 2021 harvest is over, and the wines are aging. So, it is time to reflect on what has happened and what it means and to uncover the more significant lessons from the vintage.
by Regina Mc Carthy3 views - news
How we became one of Maine’s best places to work
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Santa Sauce
Sometimes milk and cookies just don’t cut it. Here’s a recipe for a toasty, aromatic beverage that will warm you all the way down to your Christmas socks. I hear that even Santa is asking for a cup of this in lieu of milk. He says you can still serve the cookies though… You might … Continue reading "Santa Sauce" The post Santa Sauce appeared first on Rum Therapy .
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FAMILY-RUN WINERIES
DEAR READER, As I grow immensely in popularity, I’ve noticed more of you interested in my personal life. I didn’t begin e-blogging with this in mind, but I don’t mind indulging every now and then. I imagine my intellect intimidates a lot of you, so maybe shedding some light on myself would give those readers […]
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