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Should the Government Bail Out the Wine Industry?
This story is from an installment of The Oeno Files, our weekly insider newsletter to the world of fine wine. Sign up here. Regardless of the astronomical price a bottle may fetch or the attention lavished upon it by doting admirers, wine is, at…
The Ultimate Guide To England's Wine Country
Nestled by chalk‑rich slopes and river valleys, England's wineries tell a story of enduring heritage and sustainable innovation. From the pioneering rows of Gloucestershire's Three Choirs—planted in 1973 and now yielding thousands of…
The rise of Welsh wines
“Here's a tip: don't use the term ‘British wine' unless you really know what it means,” said Susy Atkins in The Telegraph. When talking about “home-grown grapes”, the distinction between English and Welsh wine is…
We blind taste-tested every supermarket mulled wine - and found a clear winner
This year's selection of supermarket Christmas food has all the classics we've come to enjoy, from mince pies to decadent desserts, and of course, mulled wine. Additionally, we have also collated the best supermarket wines, best supermarket…
I know which supermarket sells the best mulled wine - it's only £4.50 a bottle
EVEN though it's easy to make your own mulled wine – it's nice to buy a bottle and side-step the faff and enjoy the festivities. It originated in ancient Rome where it was used to combat the cold and evolved over the years becoming a popular…
I found cheapest mulled wine and best mince pie in underrated Christmas market
Let's be honest: mulled wine now averages £6 in London - the highest it's ever been. So would you believe me if I picked up a huge cup of proper, warming mulled wine for just £4.50, right in central London? Columbia Road is best known…
California's most influential wine producers identified
A new analysis highlights the producers shaping California's wine landscape, revealing how heritage estates, large-scale operators and emerging boutique wineries influence the state's dominant position in US winemaking. A newly released analysis…
Wirra Wirra announces partnership with Pran Wines in China
McLaren Vale's Wirra Wirra has announced a new partnership with Pran Wines in China to strengthen its reach in the on-premise and e-commerce channels. Established in 2012, Pran Wines focuses primarily on the HORECA channel and sub distribution…
The Bay Area's most beloved wine merchant is opening his first new store in 53 years. Take a look inside
For the first time in its 53 years of business, one of the Bay Area's most prominent wine shops is expanding beyond its Berkeley home. Kermit Lynch Wine Merchant will open in Larkspur on Tuesday, bringing its selection of French and Italian bottles…
Evy Royal got drunk on Red Label Wine
Like many of the humorous childhood tales he shares online, Evert 'Evy Royal' Johnson's core memory of Christmas 2009 is guaranteed to leave anyone in stitches. Though he has countless Christmas festive stories, none compare to the Christmas where…
We've travelled the world - this is the best Christmas market
A hidden gem of a Christmas market, reportedly the best in Europe that 'you've never heard of,' could be within reach of Brits for as little as £21. The recommendation comes from Canadian travel vloggers Dave and Tracey Mani, whose YouTube…
Britain's most expensive Christmas markets boycotted as shoppers slam 'rip off
Shoppers have slammed some of Britain's priciest Christmas markets after not-so-jolly punters were left paying £8 for a pint. In recent years, markets selling food and drink alongside festive gifts and decorations have become an increasingly…
How Jordan Winery Preserves Its House Style In A Warming World
When Jordan Winery released its first Cabernet Sauvignon in the 1970s, California looked very different. Seasons were more predictable, extreme heat was less common, and the stylistic gap between Old World balance and New World power had not yet…
Why it's now the drinks industry versus government
Such is the damage being wreaked by government policy on the drinks trade, the industry must unite to fight its corner, stressed Vinexposium CEO Rodolphe Lameyse at a press briefing in London last week. Commenting that the exhibition organiser…
I'm sober - these are the best alcohol-free drinks for Christmas
I gave up alcohol 16 months ago when it began to adversely affect my health. I wasn't a heavy drinker, but even a few glasses of wine with mates or a couple of pints at the beachside pub led to severe stomach cramps and feeling poorly the following…
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