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Thoughts while sniffing and sipping.
While swirling, sniffing, and sipping, I'm typically on the lookout for a few positive qualities. But I wonder if you possibly share my priorities? For example, what quality or characteristic is most important when you’re enjoying or otherwise attentively tasting a wine? If you’re thinking “smooth” or “tastes good,” you are likely a newbie or a wine drinker who is not particularly "into wine"; that is, one who feels that wine is simply a beverage, nothing special, and definitely not an aesthetic object; and one who typically stays in his/her comfort zone by purchasing the same few wines (producers and/or varietals) most of the time. A smooth wine is one with low acidity (mainly in whites, but also in reds), or low or nonexistent tannins (primarily in reds). It is soft, fruit forward, often one dimensional, and usually displays a perceptible and engaging touch of sweetness, and a good helping of mouth-coating, spicy oak. This type and style of wine seldom offends, and it occ
by noreply@blogger.com (tom)4 views - news
Cooking with Team Castello
Cook with Team Castello! The post Cooking with Team Castello appeared first on Castello di Amorosa .
by Bradley Aden8 viewsblogour-winesdario-sattuigeorg-salznernapa-valleycastello-estate - news
It’s all about the hops
When it comes to IPAs, many craft beer fans agree that it is all about the hops. On this episode of West Virginia Beer Roads, two of West Virginia’s hippest hoppy beer brewers discuss the ins and outs of making… Continue Reading… The post It’s all about the hops appeared first on BrilliantStream .
by Charles Bockway and Erin McCoy3 viewscraft-beerpodcasthopsipa - news
Solo Vineyard Visits – A Great Day Out on Your Own
It may sound a wee bit daunting, but have you ever thought about spending time at a vineyard on your own? Maybe it’s a gorgeous sunny day, your friends or family are all busy, and you just fancy a glass of delicious wine and some peace amongst the vines. It’s not like visiting a pub...
by Wine Cellar Door Editorial7 viewseditorialsolovineyard-visit - news
What is a beer style?
The post What is a beer style? appeared first on Allagash Brewing Company .
by Brett Willis7 viewsbeer-101inside-allagashblog - news
Mike Vance of Abolitionist Ale Works
Mike Vance, co-owner and director of brewing at Abolitionist Ale Works in Charles Town, joins our West Virginia Beer Roads crew to discuss his unique take on brewing in the Mountain State. Listen in as Mike explains his philosophy of… Continue Reading… The post Mike Vance of Abolitionist Ale Works appeared first on BrilliantStream .
by Charles Bockway and Erin McCoy3 viewscraft-beerpodcastwest-virginiaabolitionist-ale-works - news
2021 Wine Competitions!
3 Best of Class Award Winners in 2 Competitions! The post 2021 Wine Competitions! appeared first on Castello di Amorosa .
by Bradley Aden7 viewsblogour-wineswhite-winesan-francisco-chroniclewine-competitionwine-award - news
Why Tequila Prices Keep Climbing
High agave prices aren’t the only factor driving up the costs of making tequila. Producers are pointing to a number of mostly pandemic-related issues that are making everything from sourcing... The post Why Tequila Prices Keep Climbing appeared first on TasteTequila .
by Scarlet2 viewsblog - news
Competition in the Beverage Alcohol Industry Under the Microscope – Part 2
Activity and chatter around President Biden’s executive order on competition continues to grow.[i] As you recall, of the 72 action items in the executive order (EO), two involve alcohol beverages.[ii] Essentially, the first covers consolidation in the industry at all tiers and the second covers whether the current unfair trade practice rules impede or pose obstacles for new entrants into the tiers. The Treasury Department is tasked with submitting a report on consolidation to the White House within 120 days from the date of the EO and Treasury and the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) are tasked with submitting a report on unfair trade practices within 240 days. Consultation with the Federal Trade Commission and the Antitrust Division of the Justice Department is required.
by Robert M. Tobiassen3 views - news
Weathered Ground at 4; a brewery with a message
Weathered Ground Brewery in Cool Ridge is now four years old. Four years in brewery years is definitely enough time to tell whether or not a brewery has what it takes to make good beer and to sell its good… Continue Reading… The post Weathered Ground at 4; a brewery with a message appeared first on BrilliantStream .
by Charles Bockway and Erin McCoy3 viewsbreweriescraft-beerpodcastwest-virginiaweathered-ground - news
Valencia – Travel during the Pandemic
The post Valencia – Travel during the Pandemic appeared first on Iberian Wine Tours .
by Simon6 viewsuncategorised - news
Big Draft Brewing opens incredible facility
When Big Draft Brewing opened for business recently in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia’s other breweries immediately had some very stiff competition as far as who has the most magnificent brewery complex. Take a look around, and you may agree… Continue Reading… The post Big Draft Brewing opens incredible facility appeared first on BrilliantStream .
by Charles Bockway and Erin McCoy3 viewsbreweriescraft-beerpodcastwest-virginiabig-draft-brewing - news
David Keck in Vermont: What Could Possibly Go Wrong? Ha ha!
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by Alice Feiring4 viewsuncategorized - news
All About Visiting a Vineyard – What You Need to Know
I’m sure that most of you are wine lovers out there, but have you ever enjoyed a vineyard visit? If you’ve not had the pleasure of spending quality time in a glorious vineyard in the UK, this summer is a perfect time to start. Most vineyards that are open to visitors only do it for...
by Wine Cellar Door Editorial6 viewseditorialvineyard-visit - news
Catching up with Bad Shepherd Beer
It’s been 18 months since we checked in with Ross Williams at Bad Shepherd Beer Company and things there keep getting better and better. Like all good craftspeople, this Charleston brewer keeps experimenting and keeps making little improvements to his… Continue Reading… The post Catching up with Bad Shepherd Beer appeared first on BrilliantStream .
by Charles Bockway and Erin McCoy3 viewsbreweriescraft-beerpodcastwest-virginiabad-shepherd-beer - news
Meet Dan DeHart – Grander Rum
Dan DeHart is the Founder of Grander Rum. He describes himself as “a guy from Kentucky who makes a Panamanian rum with a guy from Cuba.” He lives in Central Florida with his family who all support him on an amazing journey to craft a rum that folks will appreciate. FRS: Why rum? Dan: This … Continue reading Meet Dan DeHart – Grander Rum
by traderjays8 viewsuncategorizedblogfloridaflorida-rum-societygrandergrander-rum - news
What Is Gewurztraminer?
Everything to Love About This White Wine! The post What Is Gewurztraminer? appeared first on Castello di Amorosa .
by Bradley Aden6 viewsbloggewurztraminergerman-white-winegerurztraminer-white-winegewurztraminer-white-winelychee - news
SOW S2 EP49 Distilled: A Game of Spirited Strategy
This week's guest on Spirits of Whisk(e)y is Dave Beck, a practicing 3D digital, game, and new media artist. He's also a professor of game design at the University of Wisconsin-Stout, in Menomonie, Wisconsin. All very exciting stuff, but just why are we featuring him and his work in this space? Well, he created Distilled , a board game of spirited strategy based on his sabbatical research in—where else?—Scotland! The Kickstarter for DISTILLED began this week on July 6, 2021. To make a pledge to help this game make it to a store near you please visit the Distilled Kickstarter page. If you are interested in seeing this episode so you can learn how to play, head over to EatsDrinksTV .
by Kerry Moynahan1 view - news
Things are changing in Bordeaux.
The red wines of Bordeaux were my first love. Initially, because of Hugh Johnson, one of the best (if not the best) wine writers of the past forty plus years, and secondly because of Robert M. Parker, who created the 100 point rating system. Johnson stirred my interest (in his first book titled Wine ) when he described Bordeaux wines, quite simply, as being “beautiful,” much like great art or mood-moving music. And Parker completed the attention grab with his effusively written, bi-monthly wine reviews, particularly the 1982 Bordeaux critique. But my heart sank when I saw this headline in a recent Decanter magazine article: “Bordeaux gives the go ahead for new grapes.” Because of the inexorable march of global warming, France’s national appellation body is looking to six new grapes, (four red, two white) “to mitigate the impact of climate change without diluting the identity of Bordeaux wines.” Bordeaux aficionados know that the five main red grapes that underlie th
by noreply@blogger.com (tom)3 views - news
The TFL Syrah dinner and a beautiful essay by Tracy Kennard
The Rhône dinner at Vinegar Hill House was delicious (thank you Jean Adamson) and fantastic. At least we thought so. Did you? It’s always a good sign when you have to kick people out for the evening. (Not my idea but legalities prevailed.) The room glowed at the Rhône dinner at Vinegar Hill House. The winner of a casual survey for best bottle of the night was the 2017 Dard & Ribo St. Jo. Blanc. Roussanne. If you have turned your nose up on the whites from the North, specifically from D&R, reconsider that please. These are stars. VHH has urged us to make these dinners a regular feature, so Fitch and I are working on something super fun for, dare I say, September. A couple of PSAs for this week. Lower East Side Wine Shop Alert! For skin contact wine lovers, Doreen Winkler has opened up her tiny but sweet Orange Glou. As the name implies, the focus is exclusively on orange wines and it’s within a quick jaunt of Skin Contact and Ten Bells. 264 Broome Street (at Allen St.) on the Lower East
by Alice Feiring4 viewsuncategorized - news
How to Recover When Your Partner Gets Sober
Interview with Chantal Jauvin, author "Love Without Martinis."
by Sarah Allen Benton LMHC, LPC, LCPC, AADC1 view - news
SOW S2 EP48 PENDERYN: A WELSH WHISKY RENAISSANCE
This week's guests on Spirits of Whisk(e)y are the trio who quite literally run, distill, and blend Penderyn, the first whisky made in Wales in over 100 years. Listen and learn how CEO Stephen Davies, Distillery Manager Lauren Davies, and Master Blender Aista Phillips followed unlikely career paths to making award-winning single malt whiskies and other spirits at the Welsh Whisky Company and its Penderyn Distillery, in the foothills of the magnificent Brecon Beacons in South Wales. Then hear Chef Louise Leonard talk Welsh culture and cocktails with Rhino Williams, the Wales-born master bartender and owner of Lost Property Bar in Hollywood, California. Check us out at EatsDrinksTV to watch this episode.
by Kerry Moynahan1 view - news
Jackie O’s Brewery – among region’s finest
West Virginia Beer Roads gets the guys at Jackie O’s Brewery in Athens, Ohio, to pour out some of the best interview information that we have ever had. Upcoming releases, new projects, overcoming challenges—there seems to be exciting developments around… Continue Reading… The post Jackie O’s Brewery – among region’s finest appeared first on BrilliantStream .
by Charles Bockway and Erin McCoy3 viewsappalachiacraft-beerpodcastroad-tripsjackie-o-s-brewery - news
Introducing The Castello Fire Team
Meet “Cavalieri del Fuoco" The post Introducing The Castello Fire Team appeared first on Castello di Amorosa .
by Jim Sullivan6 viewsblogdario-sattuinapa-valleycastello-estatecastlenapa-valley-castle