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Tea & synergy: wine pairings for the 3pm meal | Wine and celebrities | The Stellar Cellar | Alice Wong
Perhaps it is unconventional to serve wine during traditional English afternoon tea if you strictly follow the original 19th century practice. Nonetheless, many of us nowadays do not observe all the rigid tea etiquettes, like eating from the bottom…
Shopping news: From 60% savings on skincare to top red wine recommendations and more
If you're anything like me, you'll have been glued to the latest series of The Celebrity Traitors. It features another great cast this year and, for fans of the maths guru, Professor Hannah Fry has revealed the science-backed beauty secrets that…
Europe's best wine region has been crowned for 2027 - and it's not where you'd expect
When you picture a wine holiday in Europe, your mind probably drifts to Bordeaux, Tuscany or Rioja. But according to a new ranking, the continent's best wine region for 2027 is somewhere far fewer of us have on our radar. European Best Destinations…
Spirits brand reveals fungus-sniffing AI that can save wine from nasty smells
This AI sniffs out trouble — literally. Luxury champagne and liquor brand Moët Hennessy announced this week it is bringing the power of artificial intelligence to bear on its grapes, detecting a pesky kind of fungus that grows on crops.
California's wine crisis hits new low as luxe bottles sent to Costco, Aldi and Kroger for knock down prices
California wineries are giving their premium wines to retailers like Costco, Aldi and Kroger to sell for a steal under their labels. The state's wine industry has been facing a challenging time amid things like changing views of alcohol among…
French vs NZ - the results of a blind wine tasting might surprise you
Fifty years ago, in Paris, a young British wine merchant named Steven Spurrier arranged a blind tasting of top Californian chardonnay and cabernet alongside benchmark examples of the same grapes from Burgundy and Bordeaux. He then invited a panel…
Bake Off star starts up new beer, wine and spirits firm
Celebrities are often venturing out into new areas and one iconic chef might be doing the same. Nigella Lawson recently bagged a coveted judging spot on The Great British Bake Off replacing long-standing judge Dame Prue Leith but she looks set to…
Alcohol makers in Japan tap into U.S. ready-to-drink market
Japanese alcoholic beverage makers have entered the growing U.S. market for ready-to-drink (RTD) products, including those known as canned chūhai in Japan, but not canned beer. While U.S. consumers are steering away from alcohol amid the…
Morning Recap - October 9, 2026
SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT A driver was arrested at Hong Kong International Airport on Thursday in connection with a fatal hit-and-run on Tsuen Kam Road earlier in the week. The Hong Kong Police College marked its 20th anniversary on Thursday…
How quitting drinking can change marriages and friendships
For many years, Josh Luton thought his drinking was pretty normal. Married with two kids and a stressful job, he liked the ritual of making a martini at the end of the day — the “Stanley Tucci version of drinking,” as he…
Glasgow's new hipster hotel with rooms from £99 is what the city's been waiting for
Everything buyers and renters need to know about the London property market, plus neighbourhood guides and interiors inspiration. I would like to be emailed about offers, event and updates from Evening Standard. Read our privacy notice. Given its…
Gen Zers are now the biggest spenders in the art market, survey finds
In 2025 and the first half of 2026, Gen Z spent more on fine art than any other generation, according to the Art Basel and UBS Survey of Global Collecting by Arts Economics. Gen Zer spending was more than twice as high as that of Baby Boomers, Gen…
Music Review: Remi Wolf emerges, dirty but renewed, on 'Mud
Remi Wolf, the pop singer-songwriter known for her funk and soul-inspired choruses and danceable, synthy beats, comes down to earth on “Mud,” her third studio album. Or maybe she's coming out of the earth: On the cover, she's coated…
Man loses 15 stubborn pounds after age 50 without giving up pizza or donuts
Maintaining weight loss in midlife doesn't necessarily require strict dietary bans or extreme fasting protocols. Carl Daikeler, co-founder and CEO of the fitness and nutrition company BODi, says a simple routine earlier in the day has helped him…
Luxury travel inspiration for your next escape
When planning a restorative break, it's the details that make all the difference. Whether you desire a design-focused stay or wellness activities that refresh and reset, or want to make an escape from the norm feel effortless, these ideas are sure…
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