In my professional life I have been a biologist in Australia. I studied at the University of Sydney (B.Sc., and Ph.D.), and I was an academic at the University of Technology, Sydney (UTS). For example, I studied the biology of native Australian plants in response to...
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‘Indiana Jones of ancient wine’ Patrick McGovern dies
“Dr. Pat” in the Lower Egypt Gallery of the Penn Museum, with the largest sphinx in the Western hemisphere to his side and columns of the 13th c. BCE Merenptah palace behind him. McGovern died 23 August aged 80... The post ‘Indiana Jones of ancient wine’ Patrick...
Don’t Miss NYC’s First Zero-Proof Festival
On September 27, join over 60 non-alcoholic and functional beverage pioneers, leading mixologists, and industry disruptors for a flavor-forward experience at New York’s inaugural Drinks with Benefits Zero-Proof Festival
Ep 144: Rooted & Rising: Winemaker of the Year Molly Bohlman + Wine Grape Grower of the Year Aron Nevarez – Paso Robles Wine Country Alliance
🍇 Where Wine Takes You – Episode Highlights 🍷 In this episode, Adam sits down with two of Paso’s freshest big winners — Winemaker of the Year and Wine Grape Grower of the Year — for a deep, soulful convo about hustle, heartbreak, harvest, and hope. Molly Bohlman,...
📺Guess The Wine Region
❓Can you guess the wine region? With bold Cabs, limestone soils, and Rhône-style blends, this warm-climate spot still makes wines with mouthwatering freshnes...
📺Not All PROSECCO Is the Same (This Will Change How You See Prosecco)
🍷 My Everyday Go-To Wine Glass: https://amzn.to/3OAQAcW🥂 My Favorite Champagne Wine Glass: https://amzn.to/3qhMLRF🥂 One of My Favorite Wine Glasses: https...
Afternoon Brief, September 5
Newton Vineyard Announces New Ownership, Embarking on a Locally Led Revival: Newton Vineyard, one of Napa Valley's most iconic mountain estates, is entering an exciting new chapter under the ownership of Napa locals, Nick Livanos and Eric Bryan Seuthe, along with...
Prophet & Poet’s Inaugural Vintage Earns Five 100-Point Scores
September 5, 2025 (Healdsburg, CA) — Prophet & Poet, a new boutique Sonoma County wine label recently declared “California’s Hottest Cult Cabernet” by Robb Report, has launched with extraordinary critical [...]
📺From SOMM TV to Soil: Rajat Parr on Wine, TV & Farming
From the big screen of SOMM TV to the quiet vineyards in Northern California, Rajat Parr’s story is something of a full novel all on its own. Join me as we h...
