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nypost.com - Associated Press - Scorching heat causes major changes in Italy's sparkling wine industry
Scorching heat causes major changes in Italy's sparkling wine industry
New York Post

CORTE FRANCA, Italy — Workers fan out before dawn to clip clusters of grapes destined to be transformed into Italy's prized Franciacorta sparkling wine a full 10 days earlier than anticipated, as scorching temperatures brought the fruit to…

mymotherlode.com - AP News - Extreme heat is reshaping Italy's sparkling wine industry with early harvests and nighttime picking
Extreme heat is reshaping Italy's sparkling wine industry with early harvests and nighttime picking
myMotherLode.com

CORTE FRANCA, Italy (AP) — Workers fan out before dawn to clip clusters of grapes destined to be transformed into Italy's prized Franciacorta sparkling wine a full 10 days earlier than anticipated, as scorching temperatures brought the fruit…

bbc.co.uk - Hannah Roe - Kent named 'wine hotspot' as harvests defy European downturn
Kent named 'wine hotspot' as harvests defy European downturn
BBC

Kent could soon become a major wine destination, according to producers, who say the English wine industry is growing as a result of the 'perfect' weather. In 2023 global wine production hit a historic low when the industry saw its worst yield in…

standard.co.uk - Becky Paskin - Best Waitrose wines for summer, according to a drinks expert
Best Waitrose wines for summer, according to a drinks expert
Evening Standard

Becky has 20 years of experience tasting, judging and speaking about all things booze Sign up for our free weekly newsletter for hot deals, best buys and expert reviews I would like to be emailed about offers, event and updates from Evening…

timeout.com - Hannah Crosbie - 20 Best Wine Bars in London That Are Made For Wine Lovers
20 Best Wine Bars in London That Are Made For Wine Lovers
Time Out

Wine bars Crouch End price 2 of 4 What is it? Bonne Route is a natural wine bar, but before you think that London already has enough of those, note that there's something particularly alluring about a spot which feels like you're in someone's…

theweek.com - Scott Hocker, The Week US - 6 thrilling wine regions that prove there is wine life outside the known
6 thrilling wine regions that prove there is wine life outside the known
The Week

There is no need to cram yourself into a tasting room in Napa or Burgundy like a wine-thirsty sardine. The globe is loaded these days with notable wine-making regions and traditions that offer boundless surprises: bottlings made from unique…

wsj.com - Elyse Goncalves - Wine, Cheese and 26.2 Miles: What Could Go Wrong?
Wine, Cheese and 26.2 Miles: What Could Go Wrong?
Wall Street Journal

Michael Steel prepared for the Boston Marathon by toggling between short and long runs. His training regimen for the Marathon du Medoc next month adds stopping at different pubs to down a glass of wine. The course through France 's Bordeaux region…

fortune.com - Colleen Barry - Italy's 'perfectly healthy' wine grapes go unpicked in the afternoons because it's just too hot this year
Italy's 'perfectly healthy' wine grapes go unpicked in the afternoons because it's just too hot this year
Fortune

Workers fan out before dawn to clip clusters of grapes destined to be transformed into Italy's prized Franciacorta sparkling wine a full 10 days earlier than anticipated, as scorching temperatures brought the fruit to maturation earlier than ever.

forbes.com - Amber Love Bond - Drink Las Vegas Wants To Put The Drinks World Center Stage
Drink Las Vegas Wants To Put The Drinks World Center Stage
Forbes

Christine Kim is Lead Bartender and Partner at Service Bar in Washington, D.C. and will be at this year's Drink Las Vegas A new food and drink festival is coming to the Las Vegas Strip next month from September 24 to 27, with plans that extend well…

dailymail.com - Amy Reast - This 45p supplement ended my cravings for wine and chocolate
This 45p supplement ended my cravings for wine and chocolate
Mail Online

Kate Donohoe had always been conscious of what she ate – and how much she drank. Earlier in her life, the 44-year-old personal trainer had managed to lose 10 stone by radically changing her diet and taking regular exercise. However, as…

nypost.com - Nina Joudeh - Napa bosses slap water fees on struggling wineries to achieve lefty 'green' goals
Napa bosses slap water fees on struggling wineries to achieve lefty 'green' goals
New York Post

Napa Valley's already struggling wine industry is being slapped with a new groundwater bill as county officials scramble to meet California's state-mandated sustainability goals. Even grape growers who don't pump groundwater will have to cough up…

townhall.com - Amy Curtis - California's Green Policies Are Putting the Squeeze on Napa Valley Wineries
California's Green Policies Are Putting the Squeeze on Napa Valley Wineries
Townhall

If the Democrats in Sacramento can find a way to harm California businesses, you can bet they'll do it. They put forth a $20 minimum wage for fast food workers, except for those at Panera, because Gov. Gavin Newsom is friends with a Panera big-wig.

pcguide.com - Abdul Haddi - Latest Proton GE update improves controller support and more for Linux gamers and Steam Deck owners
Latest Proton GE update improves controller support and more for Linux gamers and Steam Deck owners
PC Guide

PC Guide is reader-supported. When you buy through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Read More GE-Proton11-4 has been released, bringing a large set of changes for Linux gaming, with controller support being the main focus of…

deadline.com - Jill Goldsmith - Disney Names Joss Hastings Consumer Products Marketing Chief As Division Moves Under Studios
Disney Names Joss Hastings Consumer Products Marketing Chief As Division Moves Under Studios
Deadline

Disney has tapped 20-year company veteran Joss Hastings as Senior Vice President, Marketing, Disney Consumer Products reporting jointly to the media giant's Chief Marketing Officer Asad Ayaz and Disney Consumer Products President Lisa Baldzicki.

forbes.com - Suzanne Rowan Kelleher - More Canadian Tourists Visited U.S. Last Month-But New 50% Tariffs Could Deter Travel
More Canadian Tourists Visited U.S. Last Month-But New 50% Tariffs Could Deter Travel
Forbes

The number of Canadian visitors to the U.S. was up 10% in July compared to a year ago—the fourth consecutive month of improvement—but tourism leaders warn the Trump administration's new round of 50% tariffs could reverse the trend. A…

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