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How can a bottle of wine become the invitation for Come Over October? John Boyton, CEO of Arterra Wines Canada, shares his insights
October 7, 2026 · 34 minHow can a bottle of wine become the invitation, slow down the moment, and create space for real conversation? Why does the wine industry need to look beyond wine itself to win back consumers? How can wine become more relevant to younger…
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How can two rums taste completely different even though they're both made from sugar cane? Kara Newman reveals the secret
September 30, 2026 · 49 minHow can two rums taste completely different even though they're both made from sugar cane? What makes Jamaican rum so famously funky, and what does a dunder pit have to do with it? How does the type of ice you use change the strength…
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How Are Modern Whisky Makers Using Blending To Capture Emotions and Experiences?
September 23, 2026 · 51 minHow does smoking whisky grains with elephant dung translate into flavours like raspberry and sandalwood? What does the saying "you can't turn a donkey into a racehorse" reveal about making great whisky? How are modern whisky makers using…
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In "Savour," Kristiane Westray reveals: Is smelling whisky different from smelling a glass of wine?
September 16, 2026 · 51 minIs smelling or nosing whisky different from smelling a glass of wine? How did a 1960s marketing campaign convince generations of whisky drinkers that single malt was better than blended whisky? What is it like to step inside a working…
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How Did The Launch of the Super Premium Rosé Whispering Angel from Château D'esclans Change Provence?
September 9, 2026 · 1 hr 1 minHow did Sacha Lichine's launch of Garrus and Whispering Angel from Château d'Esclans, which now exceeds 10 million bottles a year change Provence? What happens to a wine region when historic family estates are increasingly bought by…
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Why Has Rosé Wine Struggled To Be Taken Seriously By Professionals Despite Its Popularity With Consumers?
September 2, 2026 · 40 minHow is Provence far more diverse as a wine region than just Rosé? Why has Rosé struggled to be taken seriously by wine professionals despite its enormous popularity with consumers? Does Provence make the best Rosé in the world or simply…
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What's the difference between a lean wine and one that's thin? Maryse Chevriere on How to Sound Wine Smart
August 26, 2026 · 38 minWhat's the difference between a wine that's lean and one that's thin? Why is asking for a "smooth" wine one of the least helpful ways to describe what you actually want? What's the fastest way to learn more about wine without feeling…
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When Do Wine Tasting Notes Become So Over-The-Top That They Stop Meaning Anything? Maryse Chevriere Talks About Descriptors That Have Jumped The Shark
August 19, 2026 · 36 minHow can a hospitality disaster completely change your approach to wine and service? When do wine tasting notes become so over-the-top that they stop meaning anything? What makes natural wine like an unfiltered snapshot of a single moment?…