# wine tasting (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 7 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover wine tasting. Page: Feed: --- ## [Meet the airport where you are most likely to miss your connection](https://www.gourmetontheroad.com/2026/08/meet-airport-where-you-are-most-likely.html) _2026-08-22 · Winsor Dobbin · Gourmet on the Road: Travelling, eating and drinking with Winsor Dobbin_ Ever had to make a tight connecting flight at Sydney Airport, where the international and domestic terminals are a public train or bus ride apart? It can be stressful. Well Sydney is not even close to being the worst airport at which to make a connecting flight, the results of a new travel survey reveal. Travel-tech company AirHelp analysed which airports pose the greatest risk for travellers in… ## [TarraWarra Estate adds new premium wine experiences](https://www.gourmetontheroad.com/2026/08/tarrawarra-estate-adds-new-premium-wine.html) _2026-08-22 · Winsor Dobbin · Gourmet on the Road: Travelling, eating and drinking with Winsor Dobbin_ One of my very first gigs as a wine writer was attending the opening of TarraWarra Estate in Victoria's Yarra Valley . Owners Marc and Eva Besen put on quite a show. Four decades on, Ultimate Winery Experiences Australia (UWEA) has welcomed TarraWarra as the newest member of its collection of premium Australian wineries. TarraWarra Estate brings together cool-climate wine, food, art and nature… ## [Marlborough cans long-running gourmet festival](https://www.gourmetontheroad.com/2026/08/marlborough-cans-long-running-gourmet.html) _2026-08-21 · Winsor Dobbin · Gourmet on the Road: Travelling, eating and drinking with Winsor Dobbin_ One of New Zealand's longest-running gourmet festivals has been shelved, with organisers this week confirming the Marlborough Wine & Food Festival has been placed on hiatus after over four decades. The 2027 festival had been scheduled for February 13, 2027, but tickets were never released for sale. Wine Marlborough general manager Marcus Pickens said the call followed "a number of difficult but… ## [Escaping a world of "dysregulation and overwhelm"](https://www.gourmetontheroad.com/2026/08/escaping-world-of-dysregulation-and.html) _2026-08-21 · Winsor Dobbin · Gourmet on the Road: Travelling, eating and drinking with Winsor Dobbin_ There will be a new reason to visit Hobart's Museum of Old and New Art from November. Zia McCabe, one of the founding members of American rock band The Dandy Warhols, will reveal a new musical installation in Tasmania. SEE HEAR NOW will take the form of an "ambient sound-filled, earth-toned, mid-century lounge that responds to visitor interactions". As visitors engage with different works in the… ## [Bangkok greets new hotel brand making its Asian debut](https://www.gourmetontheroad.com/2026/08/bangkok-greets-new-hotel-brand-making.html) _2026-08-20 · Winsor Dobbin · Gourmet on the Road: Travelling, eating and drinking with Winsor Dobbin_ Looking to enjoy Bangkok on a budget? After opening in Alice Springs this week, greet, Accor's economy hotel brand, has made its Asia debut with the opening of greet Bangkok Sukhumvit 16 Jono. The 65-room hotel brings greet's no-frills offering in an appealing location on Sukhumvit Soi 16, close to Asok BTS Station and Sukhumvit MRT Station. That means easy connections to Bangkok's key business… ## [Napa's Oldest Continuously Operating Winery](https://wineinsonoma.blogspot.com/2026/08/napas-oldest-continuously-operating.html) _2026-08-20 · Bob on Sonoma · Bob on Sonoma_ Charles Krug is the oldest commercial winery in Napa, opening in 1861. Beringer Vineyards, est. 1876, is the oldest continuously operating winery. It's Beringer's 150th anniversary. The oldest commercial wineries in Sonoma County are in the town of Sonoma. Buena Vista opened in 1857, and Gundlach Bundschu in 1858. Buena Vista is the oldest commercial winery in the state, but it has not been… ## [AirAsia adds Australian flights but cuts Sydney](https://www.gourmetontheroad.com/2026/08/airasia-adds-australian-flights-but.html) _2026-08-20 · Winsor Dobbin · Gourmet on the Road: Travelling, eating and drinking with Winsor Dobbin_ Good news for some Australian lovers of low-coast flights, but bad news for those based in Sydney AirAsia today announced it is strengthening its network with planned frequency increases across its Perth–Denpasar, Perth-Kuala Lumpur and Melbourne-Kuala Lumpur services. But as part As part of the rationalisation, the airline has made the "difficult decision" to suspend its Sydney-Kuala Lumpur… ## [Accor launches a new hotel brand in Alice Springs](https://www.gourmetontheroad.com/2026/08/accor-launches-new-hotel-brand-in-alice.html) _2026-08-20 · Winsor Dobbin · Gourmet on the Road: Travelling, eating and drinking with Winsor Dobbin_ It is increasingly hard to keep up with the growing number of hotel brands. greet, billed as Accor's feel-good brand, has just launched in Australia for the first time with the opening of greet Hotel Alice Springs. The brand, launched in 2019 in Beaune, in France, is billed as "bringing its fresh, down-to-earth and great-value hospitality concept" to one of Australia's most distinctive regional… ## [Your chance to be a pinot noir master](https://www.gourmetontheroad.com/2026/08/your-chance-to-be-pinot-noir-master.html) _2026-08-19 · Winsor Dobbin · Gourmet on the Road: Travelling, eating and drinking with Winsor Dobbin_ Think you know the attributes of a cool-climate pinot noir? You can prove your prowess as Tamar Ridge Wines launches new cellar door experience where wine lovers can step behind the scenes and try their hand at one of winemaking’s most creative processes. The Tamar Ridge Winemaker for a Day: Pinot Noir Blending Experience is a hands-on experience that invites guests to step into the role of… ## [New role for this little Fokker](https://www.gourmetontheroad.com/2026/08/new-role-for-qantaslink-little-fokker.html) _2026-08-19 · Winsor Dobbin · Gourmet on the Road: Travelling, eating and drinking with Winsor Dobbin_ After its final flight across Australia a QantasLink Fokker F100 jet aircraft has a new home at Shellharbour Airport, where it will begin a new chapter with the Historical Aircraft Restoration Society (HARS). The recently retired 100-seat aircraft has been donated by QantasLink to HARS, where it will join its collection of aircraft as a public exhibit. VH-NPU “Meekatharra” is the second aircraft… ## [Reach prospects with real signals (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/mkUEJghB7tzZ) _2026-08-19 · **Sponsored**_ Find prospects talking about your problem and get context-backed moments to engage ## [Sydney gets a new French-style wine bar](https://www.gourmetontheroad.com/2026/08/sydney-gets-new-french-style-wine-bar.html) _2026-08-18 · Winsor Dobbin · Gourmet on the Road: Travelling, eating and drinking with Winsor Dobbin_ Sydney has a new French-style wine bar. Not sure if they are aiming for a Willi's vibe, or a Baron Rouge feel, but La Buvette has opened on Challis Avenue in Potts Point, under the direction of The Goodies Hospitality, the team behind Bar Copains, Bessie's, Alma's and Vin-Cenzo's. Led by friends and co-owners Sali and Nathan Sasi and Morgan McGlone, La Buvette is a neighbourhood wine bar "inspired… ## [Australians now rely on their mobiles when travelling](https://www.gourmetontheroad.com/2026/08/australians-now-rely-on-their-mobiles.html) _2026-08-18 · Winsor Dobbin · Gourmet on the Road: Travelling, eating and drinking with Winsor Dobbin_ Mobile phones are now an essential accessory for how Australians manage safety while travelling, new research reveals. Nearly one in three Australian travellers would feel unsafe abroad without access to mobile data, new research from travel eSIM provider Saily reveals. The survey of 7,861 people found that 32% of Australians who travelled internationally in the past two years would feel somewhat… ## [Gnarly Old Vines (pictures)](https://wineinsonoma.blogspot.com/2026/08/gnarly-old-vines-pictures.html) _2026-08-18 · Bob on Sonoma · Bob on Sonoma_ Following are a few photos of beautiful old vines, mostly zinfandel, that I've taken over the past few years. I'll identify where the vines are as best I can. Mostly wintertime pictures because you can see the vine structure better. Click on any image to enlarge. Looks like it's close to picking time! Alexander Valley along Highway 128, in front of Alexander Valley Vineyards Early October 2018… ## [I Miss the Old Days When Aesthetics Mattered](https://foodandwineaesthetics.com/2026/08/18/i-miss-the-old-days-when-aesthetics-mattered/) _2026-08-18 · Dwight Furrow · Exploring the Philosophy of Food and Wine_ It wasn’t so long ago that the most intense arguments in wine were about aesthetics. They were philosophical, occasionally personal, and often quite nasty. But Continue reading ## [New vibe for one of Sydney's most recognisable hotels](https://www.gourmetontheroad.com/2026/08/new-vibe-for-one-of-sydneys-most.html) _2026-08-18 · Winsor Dobbin · Gourmet on the Road: Travelling, eating and drinking with Winsor Dobbin_ Change is underway at one of Sydney's most instantly recognisable hotels. Ovolo Sydney, on the Finger Wharf at Woolloomooloo, is to be given a dramatic transformation with re-styled rooms at the forefront. General manager James Clark said the hotel would be writing a new chapter. “We’re incredibly excited to be making some big changes to Ovolo Sydney to enhance our offering, while evolving our… ## [Hobart to celebrate deep Antarctic links](https://www.gourmetontheroad.com/2026/08/hobart-to-celebrate-deep-antarctic-links.html) _2026-08-18 · Winsor Dobbin · Gourmet on the Road: Travelling, eating and drinking with Winsor Dobbin_ The Tasmanian capital of Hobart has multiple links with the continent of Antarctica, being one of only five premier Antarctic gateway cities in the world. Hobart serves as the primary operational, logistical, and scientific base for Australia's engagement with the frozen continent and has one of the highest concentrations of polar and Southern Ocean scientists globally. It was also the final… ## [Cuddly concierge to hang up his lead](https://www.gourmetontheroad.com/2026/08/cuddly-concierge-to-hang-up-his-lead.html) _2026-08-17 · Winsor Dobbin · Gourmet on the Road: Travelling, eating and drinking with Winsor Dobbin_ A stay at Peppers Silos Hotel in Launceston, Tasmania, is not complete without a cuddle with canine concierge Archie. But after greeting an estimated 300,000 guests, posing for countless photos and becoming one of Tasmania's most recognisable tourism ambassadors, Archie, the beloved black Labrador concierge is preparing to hang up his lead. Archie has begun easing back his duties before officially… ## [The Concerned Wine Drinker](https://wineinsonoma.blogspot.com/2026/08/the-concerned-wine-drinker.html) _2026-08-15 · Bob on Sonoma · Bob on Sonoma_ The Wine Market Council surveys the U.S. consumer for insights on what they're thinking about wine. This data is from a survey in wellness and health as related to wine. Click on the image to enlarge for readability This excerpt from the survey is a question about what information would you like to see on the wine label. The top response, alcohol percentage, is already almost always found on the… ## [Where is the Non-Alcoholic Wine Market Headed?](https://wineinsonoma.blogspot.com/2026/08/where-is-non-alcoholic-wine-market.html) _2026-08-11 · Bob on Sonoma · Bob on Sonoma_ Non-alcoholic wine is a recent trend. It gets lots of press about how growth is going to explode. You may or may not have heard this before with other trends. I have. Future trends for non-alcoholic wines Click on image to enlarge Disclaimer: I have no personal experience with N/A wine because I haven't had the desire to buy and take a chance on these. So this is all on reading others' research… ## [Will AI Replace Wine Criticism?](https://foodandwineaesthetics.com/2026/08/11/will-ai-replace-wine-criticism/) _2026-08-11 · Dwight Furrow · Exploring the Philosophy of Food and Wine_ Originally published at Three Quarks Daily. In World of Fine Wine, Master of Wine Benjamin Lewin speculates about whether AI could replace human-generated wine criticism. Continue reading ## [Collect Open Source Legends (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/Q2Ek1kjzhpqq) _2026-08-11 · **Sponsored**_ Open-licensed art, limited foil trading packs, and optional on-chain mints. ## [Wineries Per State](https://wineinsonoma.blogspot.com/2026/08/wineries-per-state.html) _2026-08-06 · Bob on Sonoma · Bob on Sonoma_ A couple of graphs taken from Vine Pair showing the total number of wineries and the number per capita. Click on the images to enlarge for readability. Number of wineries per state Number of wineries per 100,000 21+ adults Source: Vine Pair ## [The New Claret](https://wineinsonoma.blogspot.com/2026/08/the-new-claret.html) _2026-08-04 · Bob on Sonoma · Bob on Sonoma_ Claret is a centuries old term for French red Bordeaux used by England. A Bordeaux is a blend that contains some of the following: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Malbec, and Petit Verdot. France wants to market a new style of Bordeaux to go with changing tastes in wine. OMG ice cubes in wine! image from Epicurious Bordeaux has changed with the times before, and is changing again with… ## [Wine and Psychological Health](https://foodandwineaesthetics.com/2026/08/04/wine-and-psychological-health/) _2026-08-04 · Dwight Furrow · Exploring the Philosophy of Food and Wine_ The New York Times seems to have discovered the value of community. They have been in the forefront of the new prohibition, repeatedly reporting without Continue reading ## [A Facebook Tidbit You May Not Know](https://wineinsonoma.blogspot.com/2026/07/a-facebook-tidbit-you-may-not-know.html) _2026-07-30 · Bob on Sonoma · Bob on Sonoma_ In January 2026, Facebook changed the way their algorithm works for recommendations. They are restricting alcohol-related businesses, like wineries and wine retailers.You can still see the pages if you search them out, but FB will no longer proactively suggest them under "Pages you may like," for instance. Alcohol is bad, though apparently not bad enough to implement this on Instagram. FB offered… ## [The Wine You Buy Tells Your Age](https://wineinsonoma.blogspot.com/2026/07/the-wine-you-buy-tells-your-age.html) _2026-07-28 · Bob on Sonoma · Bob on Sonoma_ We like to compare generations in many way, so why not wine consumption? Something we can all get behind, a great glass of wine Gen Z, "Yeah, as long as I'm not paying for it." 😁 image from thetaste.ie Gen Z born 1997-2012 They are just starting their wine adventure. As has been the case with past generations of people in their 20s, price is key. Sauvignon Blanc is a current favorite among young… ## [What Happens When Every Wine Region Wants to Be Premium?](https://foodandwineaesthetics.com/2026/07/28/what-happens-when-every-wine-region-wants-to-be-premium/) _2026-07-28 · Dwight Furrow · Exploring the Philosophy of Food and Wine_ A friend recently told me about a wine dinner he attended devoted to Montepulciano d’Abruzzo, a region in East Central Italy in the foothills of Continue reading ## [Michigan, A Cold Climate Wine Success](https://wineinsonoma.blogspot.com/2026/07/michigan-cold-climate-wine-success.html) _2026-07-24 · Bob on Sonoma · Bob on Sonoma_ Not every quality wine has to be grown in a Mediterranean climate, as it turns out. Downtown Suttons Bay on the Leenalau Peninsula in NW Michigan looking all cute and touristy from Suttons Bay Chamber of Commerce Yes, there are other chilly areas that generally rely on cold climate grapes such as riesling. About 40 years ago, Michigan was still an area best suited to hybrid grapes, or so it was… ## [Wine Review: LUNAE Vermentino Colli di Luni D.O.C. 2024](https://foodandwineaesthetics.com/2026/07/23/wine-review-lunae-vermentino-colli-di-luni-d-o-c-2024/) _2026-07-23 · Dwight Furrow · Exploring the Philosophy of Food and Wine_ 100% Vermentino; steel fermented, aged in steel on fine lees for 3 months; fruit from controlled vineyards in the foothills of Luni, Castelnuovo Magra, and Continue reading ## [Sonoma/Napa Winery News](https://wineinsonoma.blogspot.com/2026/07/sonomanapa-winery-news.html) _2026-07-21 · Bob on Sonoma · Bob on Sonoma_ Current happenings, mostly related to the slowdown in wine visitation. click on image to enlarge The local wine grape harvest will be the earliest in 40 years and will be a light crop. See more about this in an earlier blog post . In 2026 some of the big guys, Gallo, Constellation, and Kendall Jackson have closed up local facilities. Treasury is consolidating and closing facilities in Sonoma,… ## [To Dry Farm or Not? That is an Aesthetic Question](https://foodandwineaesthetics.com/2026/07/21/to-dry-farm-or-not-that-is-an-aesthetic-question/) _2026-07-21 · Dwight Furrow · Exploring the Philosophy of Food and Wine_ Irrigation usually enters wine discussions via viticultural practices, water policy, regional regulation, or sustainability. But irrigation also shapes what wine tastes like and what we Continue reading ## [Trade Smarter With IBKR (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/QE19dYQwwiIs) _2026-07-21 · **Sponsored**_ Join Interactive Brokers through a referral and start investing with low-cost global access. ## [Cocktail Thursday at Cinque Glyfada: Greek Cocktails & Bites Every Thursday](https://cinque.gr/cocktail-thursday-at-cinque-glyfada-greek-cocktails-bites-every-thursday/) _2026-07-16 · Cinque Wine & Deli · Cinque Wine Deli_ Join Cocktail Thursday at Cinque Glyfada every Thursday from 18:00 to 22:00. Enjoy a Greek-inspired cocktail with a small plate of Greek bites for €14. ## [When Is a Wine Flaw No Longer a Flaw?](https://foodandwineaesthetics.com/2026/07/14/when-is-a-wine-flaw-no-longer-a-flaw/) _2026-07-14 · Dwight Furrow · Exploring the Philosophy of Food and Wine_ In wine culture, wine faults create fierce disagreements. Some people find volatile acidity thrilling. For others, a hint of it will cause them to pour Continue reading ## [Why Aromas Defeat Language](https://foodandwineaesthetics.com/2026/07/07/why-aromas-defeat-language/) _2026-07-07 · Dwight Furrow · Exploring the Philosophy of Food and Wine_ Wine tasting notes are full of nouns that reference fruits and other aromatic substances. These are helpful in giving readers a foothold in understanding a Continue reading ## [How Many Wine/Food Pairing Theories are There?](https://foodandwineaesthetics.com/2026/06/30/how-many-wine-food-pairing-theories-are-there/) _2026-06-30 · Dwight Furrow · Exploring the Philosophy of Food and Wine_ I don’t know if anyone has tried to make a canonical list of wine/food pairing theories. But in looking through some of the empirical studies Continue reading ## [Wine Criticism Should Explain How Wine Works](https://foodandwineaesthetics.com/2026/06/23/wine-criticism-should-explain-how-wine-works/) _2026-06-23 · Dwight Furrow · Exploring the Philosophy of Food and Wine_ Most wine writing tells us three things: whether the critic liked the wine, what the wine smells and tastes like, and how good it is Continue reading ## [From Alsace to Athens: A Greek Wine Experience for the Students of Lycée de Rouffach](https://cinque.gr/lycee-de-rouffach-greek-wine-experience-athens/) _2026-06-17 · Cinque Wine & Deli · Cinque Wine Deli_ Cinque Wine & Deli has officially opened its doors in Glyfada, welcoming friends, partners and wine lovers to a memorable evening dedicated to Greek wine, authentic flavours and warm hospitality. ## [Cinque Has Opened in Glyfada: A New Greek Wine Experience on the Athens Riviera](https://cinque.gr/cinque-wine-deli-glyfada-opening/) _2026-06-17 · Cinque Wine & Deli · Cinque Wine Deli_ Cinque Wine & Deli has officially opened its doors in Glyfada, welcoming friends, partners and wine lovers to a memorable evening dedicated to Greek wine, authentic flavours and warm hospitality. ## [Is Terroir a Sensory Fact, a Story, or a Critical Practice?](https://foodandwineaesthetics.com/2026/06/16/is-terroir-a-sensory-fact-a-story-or-a-critical-practice/) _2026-06-16 · Dwight Furrow · Exploring the Philosophy of Food and Wine_ Terroir may be the most important word in wine and also one of the least useful when left unexplained. Some people treat terroir as an Continue reading ## [The Cinque Digital Ecosystem: Bringing Greek Wine Closer to the World](https://cinque.gr/cinque-digital-ecosystem-greek-wine-tourism/) _2026-05-16 · Cinque Wine & Deli · Cinque Wine Deli_ The Cinque Digital Ecosystem: Bringing Greek Wine Closer to the World Cinque Wine & Deli has always been more ## [Terroirs & Residences: A Luxury Wine Tasting Experience in Athens](https://cinque.gr/terroirs-residences-a-luxury-wine-tasting-experience-in-athens/) _2026-05-06 · Cinque Wine & Deli · Cinque Wine Deli_ Terroirs & Residences: A Luxury Wine Tasting Experience in Athens At Cinque Wine & Deli, we design wine experiences that [Listen](https://cinque.gr/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Luxury-Wine-Tasting-Experience-in-Athens-Terroirs-Residences.mp4) ## [Easter in Greece: Traditions, Wine, and the Table That Brings Everything Together](https://cinque.gr/easter-in-greece-traditions-wine-and-the-table-that-brings-everything-together/) _2026-04-03 · Cinque Wine & Deli · Cinque Wine Deli_ In Greece, Easter is not built around a single meal. It’s built around a sequence of moments that slowly lead ## [Jesus Drank Greek Wine: The Story Behind the Cinque Wine Varieties T-Shirt Collection](https://cinque.gr/jesus-drank-greek-wine-the-story-behind-the-cinque-wine-varieties-t-shirt-collection/) _2026-03-16 · Cinque Wine & Deli · Cinque Wine Deli_ Jesus Drank Greek Wine The Story Behind the Cinque Wine Varieties T-Shirt Collection If Jesus drank wine, chances are it ## [The Story of Cinque — How Hospitality Became Their Signature](https://cinque.gr/the-story-of-cinque-how-hospitality-became-their-signature/) _2026-02-25 · Cinque Wine & Deli · Cinque Wine Deli_ The Story of Cinque How Hospitality Became Their Signature In the historic streets of Athens, where cultures have met for ## [A Premium Greek Wine Tasting in Athens — What to Expect at Cinque](https://cinque.gr/a-premium-greek-wine-tasting-in-athens-what-to-expect-at-cinque/) _2026-02-25 · Cinque Wine & Deli · Cinque Wine Deli_ A Premium Greek Wine Tasting in Athens What to Expect at Cinque Athens has many wine bars.But if you are ## [Cinque Rated #1 in Athens](https://cinque.gr/cinque-rated-1-in-athens/) _2026-02-25 · Cinque Wine & Deli · Cinque Wine Deli_ Cinque Rated #1 in Athens What Visitors Are Saying — 4.9 Rating Across 1,000+ Reviews Cinque Wine & Deli ## [One last ‘Cheers’](https://desoutterandjames.substack.com/p/one-last-cheers) _2026-01-25 · Benjamin James · Desoutter & James on Wine_ In which we sign off on our wine blogging with some final words of wine-related wisdom. ## [Christmas Day Wines](https://desoutterandjames.substack.com/p/christmas-day-wines) _2025-12-21 · Benjamin James · Desoutter & James on Wine_ A quick run through some sugestions for choosing your festive drinks. ## [Having the last word - almost.](https://desoutterandjames.substack.com/p/having-the-last-word-almost) _2025-12-14 · Matthew Desoutter · Desoutter & James on Wine_ In which we nearly come to the end of our winter glossary series ## [Festive riddling](https://desoutterandjames.substack.com/p/festive-riddling) _2025-12-06 · Matthew Desoutter · Desoutter & James on Wine_ Some more wine glossary terms ## [Bobal: a perfect Christmas companion](https://desoutterandjames.substack.com/p/bobal-a-perfect-christmas-companion) _2025-11-30 · Benjamin James · Desoutter & James on Wine_ In which I rediscover an exceptionally drinkable red, just in time for the festive season.