Embark on a captivating journey through the captivating landscapes of Umbria, Italy. This 3-day itinerary guides you through historical sites, picturesque villages, and culinary delights, immersing you in the region’s rich heritage and vibrant culture.
Acclaimed chef Mike Easton, known for his handmade pasta and meticulous approach to cooking, will join The Kitchen at Abeja, the acclaimed Abeja winery in Walla Walla, Washington, as Executive Chef. Easton, a four-time James Beard Award nominee, will introduce a Tuscan-inspired influence to the restaurant’s prix fixe menu, debuting on August 1.
The ‘Destination Lugana’ US tour, concluded in May, successfully introduced Lugana wines to American wine buyers and press, highlighting the versatility of the Turbiana grape and opening new distribution opportunities for producers.
A remarkably preserved, 2,000-year-old wine has been discovered in an ancient tomb in Spain, making it the oldest preserved wine in the world. The reddish-brown, sherry-like wine was found in a glass urn alongside cremated human remains and a gold ring. Scientists at the University of Córdoba confirmed the liquid to be a local white wine variety, which turned reddish-brown over the centuries.
Rajeev Samant, the founder of Sula Vineyards, is a prime example of an Indian entrepreneur who left a lucrative career abroad to pursue his passion for winemaking in his homeland. This article explores Samant’s journey from a successful engineer in Silicon Valley to becoming the ‘Wine King’ of India, highlighting his entrepreneurial spirit and commitment to sustainable practices.
Fruit flies can be a nuisance, but there are several ways to get rid of them using common household items. One method is to create a trap using apple cider vinegar and washing up liquid. The vinegar attracts the flies, while the washing up liquid traps them. Another method is to use a beer or wine trap. The flies are attracted to the smell of the beer or wine, and once they’re inside the trap, they can’t escape. Other ways to deter fruit flies include stopping watering your plants and introducing carnivorous plants.
A TikTok star and wine enthusiast made the London Marathon even more challenging for himself by stopping every mile to taste a different wine. Tom Gilbey, who has over 90,000 followers on TikTok, set himself the goal of tasting 25 wines throughout the 26.2-mile course. Despite the added difficulty, Gilbey managed to cross the finish line in an impressive time of four hours, 41 minutes, and 12 seconds. His journey earned him over 250,000 likes on TikTok and praise from fans who were amazed by his endurance and determination.
A TikTok user has shared a recipe for making wine from Mountain Dew, claiming that it only requires two ingredients: sugar and yeast. After fermenting the Mountain Dew with honey and yeast, he discovered that the preservatives in the soda were ineffective, so he added baking soda to raise the pH. After several weeks, he clarified the mixture, resulting in a wine with an alcohol content of 13.9 percent. The TikToker noted that the wine tasted like “smooth citrus mead” with a slight chemical aftertaste.
Geneva Winery continues its rapid expansion with the opening of a new location in Batavia. The latest addition joins the original winery and tasting room in Geneva, as well as the Geneva Winery Bistro and Wine Bar. The Batavia facility features a full banquet room, seating along the Fox River, and a focus on locally produced wines. With a fourth location under construction in Elburn, Geneva Winery aims to bring its unique blend of community and winemaking to various neighborhoods.
A food scientist on TikTok has shared his method for making wine from Mountain Dew. The transformation took a month, and the resulting wine has an estimated alcohol content of 13.9%. The wine is described as smooth, with a citrus mead flavor and a slight chemical aftertaste.
