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When Do Wine Tasting Notes Become So Over-The-Top That They Stop Meaning Anything? How To Sound Wine Smart with Marisol de la Fuente
Introduction How do our personal memories shape the aromas we recognize in wine? What incredible Argentine wines are people missing when they focus only on Malbec? Why do food and wines from the same region often pair beautifully even when they break the usual rules? In this episode of the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, I’m chatting with Marisol de la Fuente. You can find the wines we discussed here. Join me on Instagram, Facebook and YouTube Live Video Join the live-stream video of this conversation on Wednesday at 7 pm eastern on Instagram Live Video, Facebook Live Video or YouTube […]
by Natalie MacLean14 viewsbooks-and-winebooks-wineboxed-winefood-wine-pairingpodcastsserving-wine - news
Why We All Smell Something Different in the Same Wine? How to Sound Wine Smart with Marisol de la Fuente
Introduction How do our personal memories shape the aromas we recognize in wine? What incredible Argentine wines are people missing when they focus only on Malbec? Why do food and wines from the same region often pair beautifully even when they break the usual rules? In this episode of the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, I’m chatting with Marisol de la Fuente. You can find the wines we discussed here. Join me on Instagram, Facebook and YouTube Live Video Join the live-stream video of this conversation on Wednesday at 7 pm eastern on Instagram Live Video, Facebook Live Video or YouTube […]
by Natalie MacLean13 viewsbooks-and-winebooks-wineboxed-winefood-wine-pairingpodcastsserving-wine - news
Why We All Smell Something Different in the Same Wine?
Introduction How do our personal memories shape the aromas we recognize in wine? What incredible Argentine wines are people missing when they focus only on Malbec? Why do food and wines from the same region often pair beautifully even when they break the usual rules? In this episode of the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, I’m chatting with Marisol de la Fuente. You can find the wines we discussed here. Join me on Instagram, Facebook and YouTube Live Video Join the live-stream video of this conversation on Wednesday at 7 pm eastern on Instagram Live Video, Facebook Live Video or YouTube […]
by Natalie MacLean13 viewsbooks-and-winebooks-wineboxed-winefood-wine-pairingpodcastsserving-wine - news
A Performance Art
Susannah Cibber was a terrific singer, by all accounts. Handel gave her the contralto solos in Messiah, and she had a great acting career as well: she became the highest paid actress in England. What did she sound like? Not the most polished of singers by contemporary accounts, but very expressive, very moving, very sweet, […]
by Tim Atkin6 views - news
How to Plan the Perfect Okanagan Wine Trip: An Updated 2026 Guide
Reading Time: 5 minutes This updated guide from Skyline Apps covers everything you need to plan an Okanagan wine trip—from choosing wine regions and discovering smaller wineries to dining, wildfire awareness and smarter trip planning. With more than 210 wineries to explore, a little preparation can make all the difference. The post How to Plan the Perfect Okanagan Wine Trip: An Updated 2026 Guide appeared first on BCWineTrends .
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Alioto-Tournahu Estate Wines Debuts 2025 Estate Sauvignon Blanc, a Bright and Elegant Expression of Napa Valley
August 11, 2026 (St. Helena, CA) — Alioto-Tournahu Estate Wines announces the release of its 2025 Sauvignon Blanc, the latest vintage from the historic Tournahu Vineyard in St. Helena. The [...]
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Kosmic Kitty® Is “Out of This World” with Reverse Wine Snob
Back-to-Back Reviews for Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc Add to a Stellar Run of 90+ Point Scores and Gold Medals August 11, 2026 (Rolling Hills, CA) — Kosmic Kitty® Wines is [...]
by Press Release24 viewsindustry-news-releaseswine-businesscastle-rock-winerychardonnaykosmic-kitty-winesreverse-wine-snob - news
Women for WineSense Launches “Vines & Voices San Francisco” Speaker Series at San Francisco Wine School
A celebration of women, sustainability, and the stories behind exceptional small-production wines August 11, 2026 (South San Francisco, CA) — Women For WineSense Napa-Sonoma is proud to announce the launch [...]
by Press Release21 viewsindustry-news-releaseswine-businesssan-francisco-wine-schoolsustainable-winegrowingwine-educationwomen-for-winesense - news
Afternoon Brief, August 11
Howell Mountain Winemakers Sue Napa Vintner over Pickett Fire Smoke Damage Three Napa County wine businesses have filed a lawsuit against high-profile vintner Jayson Woodbridge, alleging that smoke from last year's Pickett Fire ruined their 2025 harvests on Howell Mountain...
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Live Harvest Update from the Santa Lucia Highlands
Thursday, August 20, 4 pm PT/7 pm ET on Zoom August 11, 2026 (Santa Lucia Highlands, CA) — The 2026 winegrape harvest in California may be the earliest on record, [...]
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Washington Wine Industry Announces Recipient of Allen Shoup Memorial Fellowship
Selection committee awards fellowship to Dennis Fraley August 11, 2026 (Seattle, WA) — The Washington wine industry has named Dennis Fraley of Florence, South Carolina, as the recipient of the [...]
by Press Release23 viewsindustry-news-releasespeoplewine-businessallen-shoup-memorial-fellowshipauction-of-washington-winesdennis-fraley - news
2026 U.S. Open Cider Championship Registration Ends October 9th
August 11, 2026 (Oxford, OH) — Registration is now open for the 2026 U.S. Open Cider Championship. Ciders must be registered by October 9th. This year, American and importers’ entries [...]
by Press Release11 viewsspirits-businessu-s-open-cider-championship - news
International Sommelier Guild Delegation Tours Georgia’s National Wine Regions in Light of ISGCooperation with Georgia’s National Wine Agency
August 11, 2026 (Tbilisi, Georgia) — A delegation from the International Sommelier Guild (ISG) visited Georgia from 18 to 24 July 2026, as part of an initiative organized by Georgia’s [...]
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Plotline
Great capture of founder John LaCour and his Plotline wines. A new winery out of Napa, Plotline was founded in 2023 by John LaCour. The winery focuses on classic Bordeaux varietals—such as Merlot from the Oak Knoll District, Cabernet Sauvignon, and limited white blends like Semillon-Sauvignon Blanc. The wines are seriously good and well-textured. I love the new 2025 Plotline Semillon (OB, 93) which is smooth and silky throughout the drinking experience. Learn more at https://www.plotlinewine.com/ and here are my reviews of the new Plotline wines. 2025 Plotline ‘Carneros’ Semillon- The 2025 Plotline ‘Carneros’ Semillon is a beautiful, golden edition of this varietal. Honeydew melon, walnut and shades of poached pear all combine with nutty nuances on the palate. Big round and generous, enjoy now and over the next eight years. Drink 2026-2034 93 2024 Plotline ‘The Blackbird Vineyard’ Merlot- The outstanding 2024 Plotline ‘The Blackbird Vineyard’ Merlot offers kirsch and black currants on
by Owen Bargreen2 views - news
🎧Ep. 2757 Wine Education and Business with Frank Smulders MW & Lisa Lazzaretto IWA
Welcome to Clubhouse Ambassadors’ Corner and Episode 2757 of the Italian Wine Podcast. In this episode, Lisa Lazzaretto IWA is joined by Frank Smulders MW ...
by Editor11 viewsfrom-the-webfrom-the-web-featuredpodcastspodcast - news
Kirkland Signature Carneros Pinot Noir – Classic Value
An excellent example of the variety at a fabulous price, we review the latest vintage of the Kirkland Signature Carneros ... Read more
by Jon Thorsen20 viewsbulk-buycaliforniacostcokirkland-signaturepinot-noirpinot-noir-for-the-99 - news
Chateau Siran
Great photo of the beautiful Château Siran. An amazing history, Chateau Siran is one of the oldest recorded wine estates in the Margaux appellation of Bordeaux, France, with roots tracing back to 1428. Taken care of by Miailhe family since 1859, the estate is famous for its unique artistic heritage, a nuclear fallout bunker, and bypassing the 1855 Bordeaux Classification. In fact the aristocratic Toulouse-Lautrec family were loyalists who viewed the 1855 classification process as Bonapartist, they refused to attend or submit wines for the official ranking, leaving Siran unclassified. Six generations of the Miailhe family have managed the estate, including William-Alain Miailhe, Brigitte Miailhe, and current head Édouard Miailhe. The wines have been really well-made particularly in the last decade. I love the 2017 Siran (OB, 93) which is drinking beautifully now and has amazing poise and balance. Learn more about this great Margaux estate at https://chateausiran.com/en/history-of-
by Owen Bargreen2 views - news
Quintessential and Classic Wines of California Announce Strategic California Partnership
Combines complementary strengths to expand statewide reach and drive growth August 11, 2026 (Napa, CA) — Quintessential and Classic Wines of California today announced a new strategic partnership that will [...]
by Press Release16 viewsindustry-news-releaseswine-businessclassic-wines-of-californiaquintessential - news
Dana Macaulay Joins CIRQ | CHEV Estate as Director of Brand Experiences and Communications
August 11, 2026 (Windsor, CA) — CIRQ | CHEV Estate, by Sarah and Michael Browne, is proud to announce the appointment of Dana Macaulay, CSEP, as Director of Brand Experiences [...]
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WWC26 – A match made in Heaven, by Ginger Hillery
In this nostalgic entry to our 2026 wine writing competition, Ginger Hillery pairs wine with memories.
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Alexander Valley Wine Week Returns September 21–27 with Exclusive Experiences, Harvest Adventures, and Insider Access to Sonoma County Wine Country
Marquee event for the popular Sonoma winegrowing region features grape stomping, blend-your-own-wine experiences and rare behind-the-scenes winery access for one week only. August 11, 2026 (Healdsburg, CA) — Following a [...]
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Vintage Roots Celebrates 40 Years of Organic & Biodynamic Wine with Landmark Tasting
August 11, 2026 — Vintage Roots, the UK’s original organic wine specialist, will celebrate its 40th anniversary with its largest Trade and Press Tasting to date. Bringing together some of [...]
by Press Release19 viewsindustry-news-releaseswine-businessb-corpbiodynamic-wineinternational-newsorganic-wine - news
Commerce7 Launches Peers Reporting, Giving Wineries a Live Benchmark Against Their Actual Market
New reporting capabilities let wineries compare sales, tasting room, and wine club performance against a live peer cohort matched by custom variables, powered by the largest winery data set in [...]
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Cultivating skills, confidence and community in the vineyard
Louise Hurren takes a look at French social inclusion projects that are creating new opportunities for hundreds of people a… …
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