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The best carpet cleaners in the UK - tested on coffee, curry and red wine stains
I've tested a few carpet cleaners in my time, but I have to admit I learned new things putting these eight models through a series of punishing tests. My main takeaway is this: if you have light-coloured carpet, don't eat curry over it. If you do…
Meet the Chronicle's new wine reporter
Nearly five years ago, former Chronicle senior wine critic Esther Mobley wrote a newsletter about the Chronicle wine team hiring a second wine reporter: me. Esther departed the Chronicle in March to move her family back to our native Boston, where…
Treasury Wine vows no fire sale of brands amid paltry proceeds
The chairman of Treasury Wine Estates says there will be no fire sale of wine brands as the group halves its portfolio, despite the combined sale proceeds of brands including Rosemount, Secret Stone and Seppelt fetching only $50 million. John…
Delta One's new ultra-luxury suites come with Wagyu beef burgers and a $200 bottle of wine
For the average traveler, flying at 30,000 feet means tight seats and dried-out peanuts—not exactly luxury. But for passengers on Delta One, the airline's premium class for long-haul routes, the flight is the experience, and it's about to…
I thought Napa was the gold standard for wine trips. Then, a city in Washington changed what I look for in a vacation.
When I turned 30, I wanted to do something different as I exited my 20s. Since I had recently developed an interest in champagne, I looked into wine destinations. I quickly settled on Napa in Northern California since it was the only one I'd heard…
Delta One gets a luxury makeover with wagyu burgers, high-end wines and Porsche transfers
Delta Air Lines is revamping its Delta One premium cabin with wagyu burgers, high-end wines and new luxury amenity kits. The Atlanta-based airline announced Wednesday that its revamped Delta One experience will begin rolling out on transoceanic…
Things 'escalated quickly' during his wine and drugs binge
A drunken burglar broke into his neighbour's home and stabbed him in the neck after downing a cocktail of wine and drugs. Matters were said to have 'escalated quickly' when the victim awoke to find Aaron Carney wielding a knife at his bedside. This…
Christmas markets with brass band, mulled wine and more return to Rivington village
The Village Green Tea Room will host the markets on Saturday, November 21, and Saturday, November 28, with local traders setting up stalls inside the chapel. Visitors will be able to browse a range of handmade products and Christmas gifts, while…
Alba's white truffle fair showcases the riches of the Langhe
With the arrival of autumn, Alba once again becomes a world capital of food and wine. Until 6 December, the Piedmont town is hosting the 96th edition of the Alba International White Truffle Fair, with more than 600,000 visitors expected. Over…
North West Christmas market among Europe's best for avoiding 'mass-produced' tat
The twinkling glow of fairy lights, the aroma of mulled wine wafting through crisp air, and the sizzle of bratwursts on the grill – these are the hallmarks of an authentic Christmas market. Yet discovering one brimming with locally crafted…
I toured Delta's new bougie business class cabin. Here are the 7 best upgrades - and one thing missing.
The new seat, which took two years to design and is part of Delta's larger $1 billion fleet investment, will first fly transoceanic routes from Los Angeles in early 2027. Delta has 20 firm orders for the A350-1000. Delta is also adding upgraded…
My Experience Quitting Alcohol
In August 2023, my cardiologist strongly suggested that alcohol may be causing an irregular heart rhythm. I didn't read the summary until I saw him the day before my 2024 appointment. That was the beginning of my life without alcohol. On June 6…
Visitor arrivals surge 22p in September to over 4m
Hong Kong welcomed approximately 4.03 million visitors in September, representing a 22 percent increase compared to the same period last year, according to the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB). SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT Of the total visitors…
D.O. Cava Is Looking For The Next Best Cava Sommelier In The U.S.
The initiative places quality, origin and traceability at the center of the conversation about Cava. Through blind tasting and practical service, competitors will explore how extended aging, vineyard character and production choices shape these…
Seven sailors missing after tanker fire off Romania's coast amid Russian drone fears
Teams are searching for seven sailors missing after fire broke out on a chemical tanker inside Romanian territorial waters in the Black Sea. The vessel was one of two tankers that caught fire overnight, Romanian officials said, after Russian drones…
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