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Crosscurrent
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by Olivia White4 views - news
December bottles
Dhillon Riesling 2024. A Bindi wine using non estate Macedon fruit from the Glenhope vineyard. The back label mentions - interesting grapes from interesting vineyards for, hopefully, interesting people. . . Wild yeast, old barrels, time of lees. A quieter than expected nose, pear as much as citrus, green bean. Different from the usual Oz Riesling - as well as the feel of pebbles and the taste of apricots - there’s more flesh and creaminess in the mouth . The Clare Valley 2021 Jim Barry ‘The Florita’ is much more typical - bath salts, a puff of lime; bone dry, phenolic ++, a slightly salty edge . Kumeu River Mate’s Vineyard Chardonnay 2022. 13%. Quite above and apart from most. A complex and compelling nose - pear and citrus, white florals, a hint of spice (ginger and soft oak), subtle layers. . . Rich and refined and long in the mouth - it’s tight, intense, pulsing with phenolic grip and citrus pith. . . I wrote - cf orange wine, but clean. . . Which is to say - the t
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Honey Fig
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by Pete O'Connell4 views - news
On vinegar
Almost 20 years of tinkering with my home based vinegar solera. . . The oldest bottle - 4th from the left - the green glassed Stella Bella, has taken a turn, and gone from being sharp and clean to rusty and dull. . . Not bad given it was originally inoculated in January 2005. I spent a few hours sorting through my bottles - decanting some for the pantry, adding left over natural wine where needed and disposing of the dud and tainted batches. I ended up disposing about 20 bottles (a half of my solera). . . The biggest cull I can recall. . . The happy vinegar bottles (average age 10 years) had clear, orange tinted contents, there was almost no need to smell and taste the liquid to confirm their health. In contrast - the tainted bottles, or the ones which never got started remained deeper in colour or cloudy in some cases. A spectrum of nutty and munted, all the way to fetid. Learnings : 1. Red wine vinegars are much easier to make. 2. Start with a natural wine wit
by noreply@blogger.com (Edward)14 viewsvinegar - news
The Best Sparkling Wines To Ring In The New Year
This article first appeared in Santé Magazine on December 2024 2025 is less than a week away and New Year’s Eve is when we pop the most corks. Let’s finish the year on a sparkling note and welcome 2025 with these effervescent wines from prestigious Champagne houses, boutique sparkling wine producers, and high-quality budget sparklers from […] The post The Best Sparkling Wines To Ring In The New Year appeared first on Syrah Queen .
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Ube-A Salonga
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by Pete O'Connell4 views - news
New Year, New Cheers: BarBees' Cocktail Recs for Your Celebration
As the year winds down, it’s time to toast to the past and welcome the future. Whether you’re hosting a glamorous New Year’s Eve bash or a cozy New Year’s Day brunch, BarBees Bartending has you covered with cocktail inspiration to elevate your celebrations. Here are our top picks for festive drinks to impress your guests and kick off the new year in style. From NYE to New Year’s Day brunch, we’ve got your drink menu covered! New Year’s Eve Cocktail Recommendations When the clock is about to strike midnight, you want cocktails that are celebratory, sparkling, and memorable. We’ve put together some recipes that will help you toast to a sparkly 2025! 1. Sparkling Raspberry Martini Ingredients: 2 oz vodka 1 oz Chambord (or any raspberry liqueur) 1 oz fresh lemon juice Prosecco or Champagne (to top) Fresh raspberries (for garnish) Instructions: Combine vodka, Chambord, and lemon juice in a shaker with ice. Shake well and strain into a chilled martini glass. Top with Prosecco or Champagne. G
by Sarah Coppens4 views - news
From Vineyards to Gift Bags: Discover the Best White Wine to Give as a Gift
Finding the best white wine as a gift to give can be challenging, but it can also be quite pleasing. White wines are an excellent and elegant choice for any occasion, from celebrating a moment to showing gratitude or brightening the day of a friend or loved one. A decent white wine bottle will alway.. Read More
by contact@dcwineandspirits.com (sam-gera)2 views - news
OUR BIGGEST AND BEST GIVEAWAY EVER! 🎅🏼🍻
It's X-mas time, and it's time to giveaway the most exclusive beer gift! The post OUR BIGGEST AND BEST GIVEAWAY EVER! 🎅🏼🍻 appeared first on Beer Secret .
by Liselot14 viewsevents2021-overviewfree-publicity-2021 - news
A Short Christmas Post Update
I hope you had a great Christmas! Unfortunately, my Christmas post is delayed until the 28th. Please look forward to it then. I’ll also have a final 2024 post on the 31st before moving into Dry January non-alcoholic beers in the new year. Thanks for your patience. I’ll see you in two days!
by noreply@blogger.com (John)20 viewsno-beerupdate - news
The Stratusphere Ginger-Pear Collins
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by Anna Maria Giambanco4 views - news
What Are Wine Futures? The Definitive Guide
If you spend much time in the wine community, it won’t be long before you hear talk of “wine futures.” Novice wine consumers might not be familiar with the phrase, but if you truly love the world of fine wine, it’s worth taking the time to learn about wine futures and consider making an investment. […] The post What Are Wine Futures? The Definitive Guide appeared first on V. Sattui Winery .
by Connor Widder8 viewsuncategorized - news
12/24/24: HighGrain Brewing's Pho King Christmas Ale
We've nearly made it! My presents are wrapped and, as soon as my kid goes to sleep, they'll be placed beneath the tree. Santa's bringing someone an orange monster truck, fulfilling a Christmas wish. The season's been hectic because, well, it always is. I'm taking a quick break before diving back into work (those cookies and milk won't consume themselves!). This evening's beer was in the advent calendar Michelle put together for me: HighGrain's Pho King Christmas Ale. Does it taste like pho? Let's see! HighGrain, based in a converted municipal building in Silverton, OH (just up the road from where I lived in Cincinnati), is a brewery devoted to sustainability (they also have a second brewing location out in the Brentwood area of Finneytown, OH). They use renewable electric at the brewery, have EV charging stations, a native plant garden, and more. You can hit up their "Our Story" page for further info on who they are and what they do. Pho King has a little spot on the brewery's Silverto
by noreply@blogger.com (John)19 views16-hiffschristmas-alehighgrainna-rating-9-0-10 - news
Elvis Christmas
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by Hannah Staab4 views - news
Whiskey Review: Penelope Valencia Bourbon
At Film & Whiskey , we’re diving into Penelope Valencia , the annual release from Penelope Bourbon. This four-grain straight bourbon whiskey, finished in Vino de Naranja casks from Seville, Spain, is bottled at 95 proof and offers a unique profile perfect for the winter season—or even a refreshing summer cocktail. With only 5,000 cases produced, this limited allocation whiskey has a lot to live up to. Let’s explore how it fares. This review is taken from our episode " Cruisemas, Vol. 3 - Mission: Impossible - Fallout / Penelope Valencia Bourbon ." Click the link to listen to this review in audio format. Nose Brad : The nose on this is an orange bomb. There’s orange peel, but I also picked up a really intense peaches-and-cream note that I loved. There’s a bit of rose petal and some cedar woodiness. It’s pleasant, though not quite everything I want it to be. 7.5/10 . Bob : I let this sit in my glass for a while, and it went through so many changes.
by Robert Book and Bradley Paul Gee2 views - news
Santa’s Pregame
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by Pete O'Connell4 views - news
Freedom Rebels Gin – Gin Of The Week By Maxim
Freedom Rebels Gin Today’s gin of choice is Freedom Rebels Gin. With Stefan and Marcel from FRG, I share an incredible passion. We’ve been supporting each other as gin makers for years, doing what we do best, and we’ve instantly clicked, even on a personal level. That’s the magic when like-minded people connect. From Berlin […]
by Mangesh Nayak18 viewsgin-of-the-week - news
Santa Ynez Valley: Take the Sideways Tour and So Much More
Sideways Movie: Still Making a Splash on the Santa Ynez Valley Join the journey as Monique Soltani visits the Santa Ynez Valley and sees the “Sideways Effect” first hand. Twenty years after the Oscar-winning film came out we discover that wine ripple is still making […] The post Santa Ynez Valley: Take the Sideways Tour and So Much More appeared first on Wine Oh! TV .
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Allagash Podcast: Ski House Party (S3 E10)
The post Allagash Podcast: Ski House Party (S3 E10) appeared first on Allagash Brewing Company .
by Brett Willis14 viewspodcastblogski-housefluxushistory - news
The RumChata Spiced Nog
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by Anna Maria Giambanco4 views - news
Holiday Beers Worth Hunting Down
The holiday season often calls for beers with some substance. Oftentimes they carry a higher ABV and will feature seasonal spices (think cardamom, cinnamon, anise, […]
by Ryan Tuenge18 viewsbent-paddle-brewing-cogeneral-beerhistoryholiday-beers - news
Safecracker
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by Olivia White4 views - news
12/21/24: Masthead Brewing Company's Robot Santa's Christmas Ale
It's the Winter Solstice! Okay, so it was at four o'clock this morning but who cares? After this, the nights will begin growing shorter and the days longer. Tonight's a night for keeping indoors, reading and listening to music, and staying warm and comfortable against the long dark without your home. A beer certainly wouldn't go amiss. Since it's still the holiday season, I have a Christmas ale slated for tonight: Masthead's Robot Santa's Christmas Ale (Robot Santa from here on out). How is it? Well, I've had it before so I know. This'll be a fun mystery for you! Masthead 's based in Cleveland, OH. They're located downtown in a building on the National Register of Historic Places. They're "...known for [their words] our ever evolving lineup of juicy New England IPAs, Neapolitan-style pizza, and our barrel aged beer utilizing exclusively allocated whiskey barrels from top-rated distilleries." Robot Santa's presence on the brewery's website is a link to Untappd, so we'll follow Masthead'
by noreply@blogger.com (John)18 views13-hiffschristmas-alemastheadrating-6-5-10seasonal - news
Christmas Beer, Christmas Cheer: A Festive Day at Kerstbierfest
Last week, we had the privilege of attending the Kerstbierfest in Essen, Belgium, as guests of VisitFlanders. Hosted by O.B.E.R. (Objective Beer Tasters Essen Region), this incredible festival celebrates the best of Belgian Christmas and winter beers. With a carefully Continue reading "Christmas Beer, Christmas Cheer: A Festive Day at Kerstbierfest" → The post Christmas Beer, Christmas Cheer: A Festive Day at Kerstbierfest appeared first on Bon Beer Voyage .
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