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news2024-09-25
The Inherent Value in Self Publishing
I have been a writer for well over a decade now, and I’ve been paid to do it for most of that. For the past five and a bit years I’ve also been working as editor-in-chief for a magazine I established, raised investment for, and continue to run as managing director. Through this I work with several writers, many of whom have gone on to win awards for the work they’ve produced for us. A thrill, honestly. It’s ridiculous when you think about it. A magazine about pints and pubs and nice things I like, and people pay for it, so it keeps on going.  Through Pellicle I have learned more about writing than I ever thought possible. It’s made me a better writer in the sense that I understand, intimately, what editors mean when they say they want clean copy. Having a good idea is one thing, making sense of it is another. I am a much better editor, too, than I was five years ago. I think (and hope) I’m a bit more compassionate in my methods. I have in my head a very clear vision of how I want
by Matthew Curtis17 views
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news2024-09-25
Cheers! Nozeco Spritz Joins the Family
This month, there’s a new fizz in town – Nozeco Spritz! The latest sparkling star to join the Nozeco family brings a new taste to the UK’s favorite alcohol-free sparkling wine brand. With four already in the lineup – Nozeco, Nozeco Rosé, Peach Bellini, and Buck’s Fizz – it’s safe to say Nozeco knows how... View Article The post Cheers! Nozeco Spritz Joins the Family appeared first on Winerist Magazine .
by Johanna40 views
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news2024-09-25
Sake in Autumn
When it comes to the world of sake, autumn offers different practices and cultural experiences to enjoy.
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news2024-09-25
The Best Wine Gifts for Christmas 2026 (Ideas + Suggestions)
As the holiday season ushers in the magical glides of Santa’s sleigh, the excitement for Christmas thickens the air. It's a time when life slows down, making space for new beginnings with loved ones, shared through memorab.. Read More
by Wine & Champagne Gifts Blog4 views
news2024-09-24
Interview with Agathe Bellanger of Champagne Le Brun de Neuville
Agathe Bellanger, a champenoise from Sézanne, has been part of the Champagne Le Brun de Neuville team since 2019. As the Sales Director and
by Lucy Edwards16 views
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news2024-09-24
What is Voltis: Champagne's Experimental Hybrid Grape
In a region as steeped in tradition as Champagne, change doesn’t come easily. The strict regulations governing its production have...
by Lucy Edwards18 views
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news2024-09-24
Shiraz, mostly
Penfolds Koonunga Hill Seventy Six Cabernet Shiraz 2006 . Opens hard and abrasive, but softens in time. Spiced Christmas pudding and shellac. Stylistically true to the house. I think this was the first release of the Seventy Six. I've written about it before . . . Then as now - I wonder - How finely/cynically can you segment the market when you ultimately offer only one sort of (red) wine - something dense, full, warm and old fashioned. . .  SC Pannell Adelaide Hills Syrah 2012 . The 2013 edition went on to win the Jimmy Watson. This would be a tricky wine in a 100% blinded line up. It has a DMS / über black currant nose; thankfully I spotted the Burgundy bottle, bringing my formulation back to cool climate Shiraz. . . Full and plump, cherry ripe, with lovely fine inky tannins.  Wolf Blass Black Label 2002.  Shiraz, Cabernet and Malbec. Barossa and Langhorne Creek. From my cellar. Cork (50% stained). A whiff of glue and v/a to start, but then it's all lush oak (there's F
by noreply@blogger.com (Edward)22 views
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news2024-09-23
Can Cooler: Let’s Find You The Best One
Your beer is getting warmer by the second and you need a can cooler, NOW! You are in the right place. This post is nothing but can (and bottle) coolers! First, I will list my top three and then put together a list of others I think could work out well for your can-cooling needs. … Continue reading Can Cooler: Let’s Find You The Best One → The post Can Cooler: Let’s Find You The Best One appeared first on Mikey Top Pour .
by Mikey Seay21 views
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news2024-09-23
Brew Files – Episode 169 – Stupid Times With Drew
The Brew Is Out There! Drew’s been hard at work on a new recipe book celebrating 50 years of the Maltose Falcons and it’s been a trip down memory lane. In this episode he and Denny talk about one of … Continue reading →
by Experimental-Brewing32 views
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news2024-09-23
Damn Heavy
In an exploration of some of the stupidest things we’ve ever done – we present Drew’s “Damn Heavy” with a 19 hour boil! Recipe Author: Drew Beechum, Mick Deering Beer Style: Wee Heavy Batch Size: 16 Boil Time: 19 hours Original … Continue reading →
by Experimental-Brewing21 views
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news2024-09-23
The Best Italian Wines—From Reds and Whites to Everything in Between
Rewinding 4,000 years to 800 BC, when the Greeks dubbed Italy "Oenotria"—"The Land of Vines"—it wasn’t just a praise to its passionate winemaking on fertile land, but a big, big prophecy. Today, wine lovers of all stripes seek out .. Read More
by Wine & Champagne Gifts Blog4 views
news2024-09-22
Discover Top 10 Premium Wine Gift Baskets to Impress This Holiday Season
As the vibe of the holiday season approaches, the hunt of perfect gifts keeps all of us dunting. Finding a gift that combines elegance, indulgence, and kindness is like a challenge. To win the short we will take you to the world of premium wine gift baskets- an ideal solution for those wanting to na.. Read More
by contact@dcwineandspirits.com (sam-gera)2 views
news2024-09-20
‘A generous vintage’
Blue Mountain captures the nuances of 2022 in its single-block Pinot and Chardonnay In all the angst over the Okanagan Valley’s troubled 2023 and ’24 vintages, we’ve almost missed the good news of just how remarkable a year 2022 turned out to be. “It was definitely, we can’t use the word strange anymore, but it […] The post ‘A generous vintage’ appeared first on VITIS .
by Joanne Sasvari22 views
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news2024-09-20
Best Champagnes For Christmas Gifts—15 Top Selections For a Merry Celebration
Christmas, the peak of the holiday season, screams joy and cheer as Santa sleighs glide through the air and the backdrop shimmers with red and green. And what better way to toast this grand festivity than to greet loved ones with a fine bo.. Read More
by Wine & Champagne Gifts Blog4 views
news2024-09-20
Tom Croghan & The Vineyards at Dodon: Living Vineyards Project
Biodiversity provides essential services to our community, including pest control and pollination, yet it is declining at an alarming rate, primarily due to agriculture. In response to this crisis, Tom is a member of the leading team of the Porto Protocol’s Living Vineyards project that seeks to establish ecosystem restoration projects on 20% of global vineyard acreage by 2030. This initiative “envisions a world where the art of winemaking harmonizes with the preservation and restoration of the natural environment, setting a new standard for responsible viticulture.” Learn more here.
by Regina Mc Carthy4 views
news2024-09-20
Wineries of Lisbon: A Taste of the Best
The people of Portugal have taught us a saying: ‘Com vinho e amigos, as tristezas são esquecidas’, and we couldn’t agree more. If you thought Lisbon was only about streets lined with cafés and pastel-coloured buildings, we’re here to convince you otherwise. For wine lovers like us, Lisbon is a must! With its vibrant energy... View Article The post Wineries of Lisbon: A Taste of the Best appeared first on Winerist Magazine .
by Johanna22 views
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news2024-09-20
Our Favorite Napa Picnic Spots: The Ultimate Guide to Picnicking in Napa
Making memories doesn’t have to be complicated. The best things in life are often the simplest, and there are few things sweeter than time spent in the sunshine with good friends and world-class wine – and the perfect Napa picnic spots make that simple joy easily accessible. The wine capital of the USA, Napa Valley […] The post Our Favorite Napa Picnic Spots: The Ultimate Guide to Picnicking in Napa appeared first on V. Sattui Winery .
by Connor Widder16 views
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news2024-09-19
Same Same, Smoke & Salt Teams Launching Freyja
Named for the Nordic goddess of fertility, love, and war, the Carlsbad restaurant will open at the end of the year and will focus on European-inspired small plates The post Same Same, Smoke & Salt Teams Launching Freyja appeared first on San Diego Magazine .
by Cole Novak18 views
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news2024-09-19
2012’s Lawless with Special Guest, Angel’s Envy Brand Educator, Ashley Erwin
______________________________ Subscribe to the show: Apple, Spotify, Stitcher, Audible, or Google. Please rate and review the show on your favorite Podcast platform, and if you have any questions or comments, message us here, or send us an email at boozedancing@gmail.com. ______________________________ The Boozedancing kin reconvened for another sit down of stories and whiskey on […]
by G-LO16 views
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news2024-09-18
What Type of Mental Health Care Do I Need?
The most important step is to reach out for help from mental health or medical professionals in order to receive support in navigating this process. Here's where to start.
by Sarah Allen Benton LMHC, LPC, LCPC, AADC2 views
news2024-09-18
Life Goes On...
 This photo was taken 14 years ago today. Ir means the world to me, even though so much has changed since this seminal moment in The Life of Polk... It was taken at a bar in Blue Mountain, with a man who was my very closest confident and best friend. He got me to order a Harp Lager. Surprisingly, even that euro pint was way out of my comfort zone at the time... But more than that, so much more, it represents a time when I held the world in my hand...at least I felt that way. I was in the middle of the greatest decade of my life, without knowing it, and this pic reminds me that there was a time, a very real time, when I was surrounded by folks who loved and cared for me and who I would do anything for. I didn't realize it would all come to a crashing end, honestly, all at my own actions...but damn, those memories, those special moments, hold me here on this planet harder than any gravitational pull ever could.  I miss the people who were so important to me then, I miss who I w
by noreply@blogger.com (Pints with Polk)4 views
news2024-09-17
Allagash Podcast: For the Love of Lager (S3 E8)
The post Allagash Podcast: For the Love of Lager (S3 E8) appeared first on Allagash Brewing Company .
by Brett Willis22 views
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news2024-09-16
Aviation Cocktail Recipe
The Aviation cocktail is a timeless classic, first crafted in the early 20th century by Hugo Ensslin, a bartender at the Hotel Wallick in New York. Known for its pale sky-blue hue, this elegant drink combines gin, maraschino liqueur, and fresh lemon juice. Traditionally, it also includes crème de violette, which gives it its signature color and floral undertone. The Aviation is a beautiful balance of tartness and sweetness, making it a sophisticated choice for gin lovers. Ingredients: 2 oz Gin 1/2 oz Maraschino liqueur 1/4 oz Crème de violette (optional but traditional) 3/4 oz Fresh lemon juice Ice (for shaking) Brandied cherry (for garnish) Instructions: Chill the Glass : Begin by chilling a coupe or martini glass, either by filling it with ice water or placing it in the freezer. Mix Ingredients : In a cocktail shaker, combine the gin, maraschino liqueur, crème de violette (if using), and fresh lemon juice. Shake : Add ice to the shaker and shake vigorously for 10-15 seconds until wel
by Sarah Coppens4 views
news2024-09-16
Paper Plane Cocktail Recipe
The Paper Plane is a contemporary cocktail, created in 2008 by Sam Ross, a renowned bartender from New York. Inspired by the M.I.A. song "Paper Planes," this drink became an instant hit for its perfect balance of sweet, bitter, and citrusy notes. The combination of bourbon, Aperol, Amaro Nonino, and fresh lemon juice results in a harmonious blend of flavors that is both refreshing and slightly bitter, making it a favorite among cocktail enthusiasts. Ingredients: 3/4 oz Bourbon 3/4 oz Aperol 3/4 oz Amaro Nonino 3/4 oz Fresh lemon juice Ice (for shaking) Lemon twist (for garnish) Instructions: Chill the Glass : Start by chilling a coupe or martini glass. You can do this by filling it with ice water or placing it in the freezer. Mix Ingredients : In a cocktail shaker, add the bourbon, Aperol, Amaro Nonino, and fresh lemon juice. Shake : Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for about 10-15 seconds until the mixture is well-chilled. Strain : Discard the ice water from the glass (if
by Sarah Coppens4 views

The Inherent Value in Self Publishing

Cheers! Nozeco Spritz Joins the Family

Sake in Autumn

The Best Wine Gifts for Christmas 2026 (Ideas + Suggestions)

Interview with Agathe Bellanger of Champagne Le Brun de Neuville

What is Voltis: Champagne's Experimental Hybrid Grape

Shiraz, mostly

Can Cooler: Let’s Find You The Best One

Brew Files – Episode 169 – Stupid Times With Drew

Damn Heavy

The Best Italian Wines—From Reds and Whites to Everything in Between

Discover Top 10 Premium Wine Gift Baskets to Impress This Holiday Season

‘A generous vintage’

Best Champagnes For Christmas Gifts—15 Top Selections For a Merry Celebration

Tom Croghan & The Vineyards at Dodon: Living Vineyards Project

Wineries of Lisbon: A Taste of the Best

Our Favorite Napa Picnic Spots: The Ultimate Guide to Picnicking in Napa

Same Same, Smoke & Salt Teams Launching Freyja

2012’s Lawless with Special Guest, Angel’s Envy Brand Educator, Ashley Erwin

What Type of Mental Health Care Do I Need?

Life Goes On...

Allagash Podcast: For the Love of Lager (S3 E8)

Aviation Cocktail Recipe

Paper Plane Cocktail Recipe