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Vitis, Vidi, Vici

@vitisvidivici.bsky.social
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Wine Enthusiast. DipWSET. Foodie. Canadian.

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The Bulwark @thebulwark.com · 31/08/2026
Abdul El-Sayed: “Canadians are like the only people in the world who are going to preemptively apologize for something they didn't even do. So if you're starting a trade war with Canada, it's because you're the asshole.”
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Vitis, Vidi, Vici @vitisvidivici.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Make a band bigger: Radiobody
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Vitis, Vidi, Vici @vitisvidivici.bsky.social · 08/08/2026
Same.
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Vitis, Vidi, Vici @vitisvidivici.bsky.social · 26/07/2026
What I'm bringing to the cottage.
4 bottles of wine. Lou Pigna Bandol Rosé. Karlo Estate Sextus. Terres Secretes Saint-Veran. Chateau de Ponciě Beaujolais-Villages.
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Alex Bozikovic @alexbozikovic.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
Thinking about the fact that Toronto has two 70MM IMAX projectors - at Ontario Science Centre and at Ontario Place, the world's first IMAX theatre - that have been closed by Doug Ford for nonsensical reasons.
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Scott Robertson @sarobertson.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
Wab Kinew: I reject the idea that we have to be slaves to surveillance capitalism in order to participate in the modern economy.
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Vitis, Vidi, Vici @vitisvidivici.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
This
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American Association of Wine Economists AAWE @wineecon.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
Between 2024 and 2025, US wine exports declined 33.5%—the steepest single-year drop in recent decades. Import spending fell as well, but by a far smaller margin. As a result, the US wine trade deficit narrowed by only 2.5%. The data point to significant headwinds for US wine in international markets
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Vitis, Vidi, Vici @vitisvidivici.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
"Slight initial reduction, for example, can open up in the glass," she said. "[Brettanomyces], on the other hand, remains a flaw and nothing more; it doesn't become acceptable because the wine is natural." Couldn't agree more.
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Bright Wall/Dark Room @brightwalldarkroom.com · 25/04/2026
"THE THIN MAN created a truly equal romantic partnership that was neither stumbling toward matrimony nor frustrated by its restraints, a portrait of a thoroughly modern marriage so ahead of its time you can hardly believe it's nearing its centennial anniversary."
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The Thin Man’s Thoroughly Modern Screwball Marriage
The Thin Man movies created a truly equal romantic partnership that was neither stumbling toward matrimony nor frustrated by its restraints.
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American Association of Wine Economists AAWE @wineecon.bsky.social · 19/04/2026
Almost all Canadian provinces have banned the purchase and sale of U.S. wine since late February/early March 2025. As of Ap 2026, only Alberta and Saskatchewan — the only two provinces without state liquor monopolies — are formally retailing U.S. wine, having lifted their brief bans in June 2025.
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Decanter @decanter.com · 19/04/2026
So you think you know Champagne Bollinger? Here are five facts that might surprise you decanter.visitlink.me/LRkd-y
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Decanter @decanter.com · 12/04/2026
‘If the Bordeaux 2025 campaign isn't successful, then En Primeur is dead’ – Edouard Moueix decanter.visitlink.me/AGb4w7
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Vitis, Vidi, Vici @vitisvidivici.bsky.social · 11/04/2026
This 2022 Chateau Grand Village (Lafleur) was lovely, but it could use a few more years in the cellar.
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Vitis, Vidi, Vici @vitisvidivici.bsky.social · 09/04/2026
Surprised by the 7.6% increase in volume to Canada. By dollars it's down about 2%
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Vitis, Vidi, Vici @vitisvidivici.bsky.social · 05/04/2026
If you see this I implore you to post a picture from whatever device you're using without explanation
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American Association of Wine Economists AAWE @wineecon.bsky.social · 28/03/2026
AOP Wine Yields in Selected French Regions, 1974–2024. Enormous range in both levels and variability. Hérault has the lowest mean yield (42 hl/ha) and the lowest volatility (CV = 14.4%). Alsace and Champagne have the highest mean yields, but Champagne also shows the greatest variability (CV = 23%)
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Vitis, Vidi, Vici @vitisvidivici.bsky.social · 22/03/2026
It can't be a coincidence that global Champagne sales are declining at the same time they are polarizing.
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Vitis, Vidi, Vici @vitisvidivici.bsky.social · 06/03/2026
Tasting some exceptional Morgon at Domaine Lapierre. For each vintage, Mathieu bottles a portion of the wine without sulphites. It was remarkable to taste the sans souffre wines alongside the treated wines. #Beaujolais #Morgon
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Vitis, Vidi, Vici @vitisvidivici.bsky.social · 28/02/2026
You can see the market is mostly rejecting those brands that continue to gouge with high prices (except Burgundy). Some producers have reacted by lowering prices. The others will likely continue to lose market share.
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Vitis, Vidi, Vici @vitisvidivici.bsky.social · 27/02/2026
Getting a head start on my trip to France. We leave on Sunday.
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Vitis, Vidi, Vici @vitisvidivici.bsky.social · 26/02/2026
Decided to end dry February a bit early to enjoy this lovely Rueda with white fish and mushroom linguine.
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Vitis, Vidi, Vici @vitisvidivici.bsky.social · 06/02/2026
Blended wines that don't disclose the blend anywhere on the label. It's one thing if the wine is from an area where the blend is assumed (Bordeaux, Chianti), quite another if the consumer has no clue.
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Billy Bragg @billybragg.bsky.social · 26/01/2026
I wrote this yesterday about the hero city of Minneapolis www.youtube.com/watch?v=IKOW...
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BILLY BRAGG - CITY OF HEROES
YouTube video by Billy Bragg
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GingerSpice💙 @thedesertginger.bsky.social · 14/01/2026
Greenland should change their name to Epstein Island so Trump will just ignore it
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American Association of Wine Economists AAWE @wineecon.bsky.social · 07/01/2026
Avg Retail Prices of AOP Wines in France (2024). Burgundy wines sell for €14.31 per liter, significantly more than any other French AOP wines.
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Simon Judge @winedrinker.bsky.social · 06/01/2026
Understanding Non-Alcoholic Wine. My personal take is that the majority of no-alcohol wines I have tried at press tastings have been insipid and/or far too sweet, and generally nothing like wine: winedrinker.co.uk/understandin... #wine
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American Association of Wine Economists AAWE @wineecon.bsky.social · 03/01/2026
Number of Wineries in Canada by Province, 2024.
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Terri @terriclarke.bsky.social · 02/01/2026
“I’ve read every study and report I could find that looked specifically at the economics of bike lanes since 1984.” “The results show that making streets friendlier for bikes, and sidewalks friendlier for pedestrians, is actually good for business.“
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The Drinks Business @teamdb.bsky.social · 16/12/2025
Portuguese police have arrested eight people and raided 21 properties in the Vinho Verde wine region following reports of “collusion between viticulture commission officials and businesspeople in the wine sector”.
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Vinho Verde appellation officials arrested in wine fraud case
Portuguese police have arrested eight people and raided 21 properties in the Vinho Verde wine region following reports of "collusion between viticulture commission officials and businesspeople in the ...
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American Association of Wine Economists AAWE @wineecon.bsky.social · 10/12/2025
Changing Markets for France’s Wine Exports Year over year, from Jan to Sep 2025, the value of France’s wine exports fell by €208 million (2.5%). The largest declines occurred in the US (-€177m), China (-€64 mill), and LUX (-€47m). Growth occurred in CAN (€34m), AUS (€29m), and CHE (€22m).
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Simon Judge @winedrinker.bsky.social · 08/12/2025
Sud de France Label Will be Banned: winedrinker.co.uk/sud-de-franc... #wine
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Cam Walker @walks30.bsky.social · 28/11/2025
Molson Coors accuses ex-managers of multimillion-dollar fraud scheme FAFO, now they’ll have a shitty Christmas
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Molson Coors accuses ex-managers of multimillion-dollar fraud scheme
Molson Canada has accused former managers of embezzling millions of dollars in an intricate fraud scheme allegedly involving fake vendors, shell companies, the president of a major pub chain and a pai...
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Janel Comeau 🍁 @verybadllama.bsky.social · 23/11/2025
I think the Americans have the right idea putting a major holiday in between Halloween and Christmas. Join me this week, fellow Canadians, as we celebrate in the inaugural Feast of Mr. Dressup. We will eat ketchup chips with puppets and hold the Christmas music at bay.
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American Association of Wine Economists AAWE @wineecon.bsky.social · 22/11/2025
France's Main Beaujolais Export Markets, 2024
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Vitis, Vidi, Vici @vitisvidivici.bsky.social · 19/11/2025
It's wine from the future!
15 bottles of 2022 Bordeaux wine lined up on a table.
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Vitis, Vidi, Vici @vitisvidivici.bsky.social · 08/11/2025
Blind tasting of slightly obscure French reds. Group's favourite was the Madiran. My favourite was the Á la Volée Mourvedre/Syrah.
Lineup of 6 empty French wine bottles.
Irancy, Anjou, A La Volee (VdF), Patrimonio (Corsica), Crozes Hermitage & Madiran.
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Vitis, Vidi, Vici @vitisvidivici.bsky.social · 05/11/2025
Drop something red
A red window frame on the side of an old barn with brewing equipment inside.  A small sign above the window reads "Brewery".
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Alder Yarrow @vinography.com · 04/11/2025
And let that be a lesson to you. Always have wine on hand. www.cbsnews.com/news... #winethreads
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Cyclist falls down 130-foot ravine in France, survives 3 days by drinking wine he had in shopping bag
A helicopter airlifted him to hospital, with a rescue doctor calling his survival "a miracle."
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American Association of Wine Economists AAWE @wineecon.bsky.social · 27/10/2025
White Wine Grape Varieties in France, 1961: A World Before Chardonnay
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Dale Smith @journodale.bsky.social · 25/10/2025
The thing that gets me the most in this bill to circumvent renters' security and rent controls is the whinging excuse of mom-and-pop landlords trying to pay the mortgage. They took the risk on that property. They are not owed the ability to always make a profit.
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Doug Ford government proposes to allow tenant evictions when leases are up in new bill
Currently, tenants are protected from eviction unless there is a legal reason — such as unpaid rent or the landlord wants to move in — even after their lease expires.
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Vitis, Vidi, Vici @vitisvidivici.bsky.social · 15/10/2025
As we have seen from Gambero Rosso and the Connoisseur's Guide, the 3-point scale simply does not resonate with most wine consumers.
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Vitis, Vidi, Vici @vitisvidivici.bsky.social · 11/10/2025
Happy Thanksgiving.
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Carl Zimmer @carlzimmer.com · 09/10/2025
Today my @nytimes.com colleagues and I are launching a new series called Lost Science. We interview US scientists who can no longer discover something new about our world, thanks to this year‘s cuts. Here is my first interview with a scientist who studied bees and fires. Gift link: nyti.ms/3IWXbiE
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Jesse Hawken @jessehawken.bsky.social · 04/10/2025
Yankees paid tribute to Charlie Kirk? Well the Blue Jays have Alejandro Kirk.
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Dave Infante @dinfontay.com · 30/09/2025
"Briones accepted a series of gifts including a $2,290 designer bag; trips to HI & Las Vegas, including casino chips; golf trips to Pebble Beach, plus resorts in FL, OR & Cabo San Lucas [..] & more 'in exchange for his agreement to carry, increase purchases of, or prominently display certain wines."
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Buyer at major California grocery chain took bribes to carry certain wines, prosecutors claim
The alleged bribes included luxury watches, designer handbags and trips to Hawaii and Las Vegas.
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Vitis, Vidi, Vici @vitisvidivici.bsky.social · 01/10/2025
Who's your favorite Jedi? (wrong answers only)
Black and white photo of Gordon on the Sesame Street set.
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Dr. Crud @raptorbreath.bsky.social · 23/09/2025
BREAKING: Florida cop treated for autism after exposure to tylenol during traffic stop
a female officer laying on her back on the ground, eyes open, lit with flashlights
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American Association of Wine Economists AAWE @wineecon.bsky.social · 22/09/2025
E-Tractors coming to Vineyards. The first mass-produced fully electric vineyard tractor of a major brand. The Fendt e107 V Vario is a fully battery-electric, narrow-track tractor designed for use in vineyards and orchards.
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Henry Jeffreys @henrygjeffreys.bsky.social · 19/09/2025
Wrote a thing on International Grenache Day and especially this incredible Tavel I had recently. henryjeffreys.substack.com/p/in-praise-...
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In praise of grenache
It’s like pinot noir but with more alcohol. What’s not to like?
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