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The Winemaker Who Sold The $1M Bottle And Is Defining The Next Era Of Sonoma Wine
Talking sustainability and top sauvignons with Aperture's Jesse Katz. One recent morning, our car follows a dirt path to Farrow Ranch, a 75-acre property tucked away in Sonoma 's Alexander Valley. Against a vivid blue sky, the sun hangs above the…
Sonoma Wine Country Is The Holiday Escape You Didn't Know You Needed
Holidays in Sonoma County are like a real-life Hallmark Channel movie, minus the big-city woman returning to save the family Christmas tree farm. Who needs the Hallmark Channel when you've got an entire holiday season in impossibly charming…
This champagne is trending with wine experts. Here are 5 of the best
What is it about blanc de blancs champagne that makes it so irresistible to wine geeks? Whenever I'm out at a restaurant or bar among a group of winemakers or sommeliers or wine-obsessed non-professionals and someone orders champagne, it's…
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Michelin Is Taking On Wine With a New Global System to Rate Vineyards
Michelin is debuting a new “Grapes” rating system to evaluate wineries worldwide, with the first distinctions for Bordeaux and Burgundy expected in 2026. A dedicated team will assess estates on five criteria, including vineyard…
The Darkness 'reimagine' Christmas classic 'Mistletoe And Wine' with 'a few sprinkles of shoegaze and drone'
The Darkness have put a shoegazey spin on Christmas classic ‘Mistletoe and Wine' – check it out below. READ MORE: In praise of The Darkness' Justin Hawkins' genius YouTube channel Justin Hawkins and co. have today (Friday December 5)…
New Orleans wine bar hidden in an old warehouse is a real find, especially for these events
The neighborhood wine shop is an invaluable resource during the holiday season, a place to drop in for a host gift on the way to a party or get something special for your own events, and it's all the better if they have their own wine bar to sip a…
Direct Wines appoints Philippa Strub as new CEO
Family-owned retailer Direct Wines, best known as Laithwaites Wine, has announced that Philippa Strub will take over as group CEO, succeeding David Gates. Strub, who joined the business in 2012 and has served as UK managing director since 2018…
All Booked | Wine & Food Books to Imbibe
The original version of this newsletter was sent out on Tuesday, December 2. Hello, fellow bookworms! I hope everyone had a restful Thanksgiving. This week, Matt Kettmann brings us a roundup of what he's been reading lately, with plenty of food &…
The packaging debate: should we judge a wine by its cover?
For wine brands, communicating luxury begins with look and feel. But how big a part does packaging play in influencing consumer choice? Eloise Feilden finds out. “Packaging is paramount,” says Thomas Schreckinger, director of…
Black Friday turns Britain into a nation of festive wine stockpilers
Once a US shopping import, Black Friday has morphed into Britain's unofficial date for festive wine buying. Retailers rejoice in the uptick but many producers warn that habitual November discounts come at a high price. Black Friday has quietly…
Carl DIB launches Canadian Wines in Nigeria - The Nation Newspaper
Carl DIB Merchandising Limited, a leading company in the importation of high-quality wines, spirits and Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG), has launched Canadian wines into the Nigerian market. The move is to bring a new level of elegance and…
EU reaches deal on modernised wine rules aimed at resilience and growth
The Council and European Parliament have agreed a new policy framework designed to future-proof the EU wine sector. Measures span climate action, labelling reform, innovation and support for rural economies. The Council and the European Parliament…
Marriott brings AI concierge to Napa, transforming how guests pick wine
The Napa Valley Marriott has become the first destination hotel in the region to embed Preferabli's patented AI technology into its guest experience, offering personalised food, wine and spirits recommendations at scale. The Napa Valley Marriott…
New Natural Wine Bar Comes to Brightleaf Square
Jess Moffitt doesn't mind if you act like you're in a friend's living room when you're at Sol House Wines, her new natural wine store that recently opened in Brightleaf Square. “I want it to feel laid back and welcoming and like you're…
The best supermarket champagne, handpicked by experts
Graham Beck pinot noir rosé 2018/19 Read review M&S Collection St Gall champagne brut Read review Les Pionniers vintage champagne brut 2013 Read review Tesco English sparkling wine Read review Roche Lacour cuvée de réserve…
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