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thestandard.com.hk - The Standard 英文虎報 - HK wine traders tap innovation to survive market shrink
HK wine traders tap innovation to survive market shrink
The Standard

Facing sober youth, cooling domestic spending, and shifting consumer habits, wine and spirits merchants in Hong Kong are reinventing their playbooks, betting on product innovation to stay afloat. SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT The annual…

bbc.co.uk - Matt Knight - New Hall Wine Estate in Essex celebrates hot weather boom
New Hall Wine Estate in Essex celebrates hot weather boom
BBC

Winemakers in Essex have said the future is looking bright for the industry as the grape harvest got under way early in the county's Crouch Valley. The New Hall Wine Estate in Purleigh has been making wine since 1969, completing its first harvest…

mirror.co.uk - Steven Smith - Turning point' for one type of English wine after hot 2026 summer
Turning point' for one type of English wine after hot 2026 summer
Daily Mirror

England may be famous for its sparkling wine, but the exceptionally hot and dry summer of 2026 could prove to be a turning point for another variety, an expert in wine has said. Around seven in every 10 bottles of English wine produced are…

chroniclelive.co.uk - Sara Nichol - Drink-driver who'd had bottle of wine and vodka 'couldn't remember' driving
Drink-driver who'd had bottle of wine and vodka 'couldn't remember' driving
Chronicle Live

A drink-driver who had a bottle wine and small bottle of vodka admitted he had no memory of getting behind the wheel. A concerned member of the public dialled 999 to report a suspected intoxicated driver on the A69, near Bardon Mill, in…

cbr.com - Daniel Kurland - 10 Forgotten Mecha Anime That Have Aged Like Fine Wine
10 Forgotten Mecha Anime That Have Aged Like Fine Wine
CBR

There's been a rich relationship between anime and the heightened theatrics of mecha storytelling that goes all the way back to Tetsujin 28-go from the 1950s. Mecha titles have always been a reliable means of sci-fi chaos and action that…

cnet.com - Ajay Kumar - The Top Tech Trends at IFA Berlin 2026
The Top Tech Trends at IFA Berlin 2026
CNET

IFA Berlin has often been a place to see cutting-edge tech, cool concepts, and interesting prototypes (or should we say weird ?). While there certainly have been some of those this year, like iRobot's Roomba Duo, various humanoid demos, and a…

hoodline.com - Tony Ng - Fairwinds Estate Winery Sells for $12.8M in Calistoga
Fairwinds Estate Winery Sells for $12.8M in Calistoga
Hoodline

The fire-scarred Fairwinds Estate Winery property at 4550 Silverado Trail in Calistoga has sold for an estimated $12.8 million, and its new owners are turning the site into a private, members-only grape-growing estate called The Calistoga Club. A…

bbc.co.uk - Lewis Mason - Inside the Reigate Caves once used as a cellar and air raid shelter
Inside the Reigate Caves once used as a cellar and air raid shelter
BBC

Lewis Mason, in Reigate and Patrick Barlow, South East Behind an unassuming door within a road tunnel, Peter Burgess switches on some dim lights in a hidden cave and waits for them to warm up. It's the darkness and silence of a cave that gives it…

cosmopolitan.com - Caitlin Elliott - Olive green is trending for autumn and Primark's £10 gingham tablecloth nails the stylish look
Olive green is trending for autumn and Primark's £10 gingham tablecloth nails the stylish look
Cosmopolitan

If you're anything like us, you're probably itching for the crisp days and chilly nights to arrive, so decorating your home for autumn can feel fully justified. While September has arrived, the warm summer weather is still lingering - and we're so…

bbc.co.uk - Lewis Mason - Inside the Reigate Caves once used as a cellar and air raid shelter
Inside the Reigate Caves once used as a cellar and air raid shelter
BBC

Behind an unassuming door within a road tunnel, Peter Burgess switches on some dim lights in a hidden cave and waits for them to warm up. It's the darkness and silence of a cave that gives it an eerie stillness, but the one that he is showing us is…

mirror.co.uk - Natalie King - Six beautiful Christmas markets you can reach on Eurostar - including new route
Six beautiful Christmas markets you can reach on Eurostar - including new route
Daily Mirror

A European Christmas market is an amazing way to get into the festive spirit. The historic city backdrops, authentic food and drink, and unique gifts all make it a must-do in the run up to Christmas. Eurostar can be a good alternative to flying for…

mylondon.news - Stewart Carr - City 'filled with little markets' perfect for a Christmas weekend trip
City 'filled with little markets' perfect for a Christmas weekend trip
My London

As summer draws to a close, many of us will enjoy a quiet autumn before the frenzied run-up to Christmas. And getting ready for St Nick is as much a part of the joy of Christmas as the big day on December 25. That's why millions of Britons turn…

nola.com - Ian McNulty - Oysters, steak, martinis and no hype make this new NOLA bistro a refreshing delight
Oysters, steak, martinis and no hype make this new NOLA bistro a refreshing delight
NOLA.com

We started with fig martinis the color of a violet sunset for an early dinner in that liminal hour between summer afternoon and evening. There would be raw oysters, medium rare steak and a whole grilled fish to share, which form the foundation at…

scmp.com - Vincent Tan - Young Malaysians brew goal for traditional tuak drink to become national success
Young Malaysians brew goal for traditional tuak drink to become national success
South China Morning Post

At Raffly Langi's family longhouse in Sarawak, on Malaysian Borneo, the tuak rice wine did not come in a branded bottle or a tasting flight. His aunt has brewed the drink for Gawai, the harvest festival celebrated by Dayak communities, an umbrella…

standard.co.uk - Josh Barrie - Beyond the tourist traps: How top chefs are revamping London's Southbank
Beyond the tourist traps: How top chefs are revamping London's Southbank
Evening Standard

Our Culture Editor's curated guide to the capital's hottest tickets, must-see exhibitions, and the best places to eat and drink – delivered twice weekly. I would like to be emailed about offers, event and updates from Evening Standard. Read…

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