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Heat and sun sparks 'supercharged' wine year in the Midlands
Over a tonne of grapes from a Herefordshire farm are crushing themselves under their own weight in a massive tank in Digbeth. They're producing enough juice for wine, and enough carbon dioxide to set off a small personal alarm clipped to the belt…
Wine & Spirits Fair returns to spotlight emerging regions and top Chinese baijiu brands
The Hong Kong International Wine & Spirits Fair, serving as a one-stop sourcing platform for global buyers, is set to return from November 5 to 7, spotlighting emerging wine regions and top Chinese baijiu brands to showcase Hong Kong's dual role of…
Price of a pint could rise 2p - and wine by 13p a bottle - in Budget bombshell
The cost of a pint could rise another 2p in the Budget, drinkers were warned. A bottle of wine would go up another 13p, gin by 42p and whisky by 37p if the Chancellor keeps to an inflation-linked increase in alcohol duty from next February. Booze…
Raise Your Glass For A Great Cause: Wine Under The Roof Comes To Bella Vida
This event promises to warm hearts, palates, and our sense of community all at once. One more week to purchase tickets, through Nov. 3. Individual tickets are $125 and tables, $1,000. Your ticket includes a very Happy Hour under the stars, a…
JAJA Natural Wine Bar Opens on Madison Avenue in Albany
A storefront that spent 52 years fixing bicycles is now pouring biodynamic wine. JAJA Natural Wine Bar opened at 466 Madison Avenue in Albany, in the space long occupied by Downtube Bicycle Works, bringing a curated lineup of natural wines…
EastEnders legend seen with full head of hair as fans say 'aged like fine wine
Jake Wood finds himself at the heart of a compelling EastEnders plotline as Walford businessman Max Branning. The Albert Square resident was recently put under pressure by his estranged wife Cindy Beale (Michelle Collins) after she discovered he…
Our five favourite luxury homes to host a pool party on the market
As the weather heats up and the silly season approaches, celebrations ramp up. What better way to enjoy the sun than heading outdoors for a pool party? With indoor-outdoor flow, landscaped gardens, al fresco areas and decks, outdoor kitchens…
Former nightclub in Cromer could become council offices
A former nightclub and railway station building that has been derelict for a decade could be brought back to life and used as council offices. Norfolk Railway Foundation, a charity that preserves the county's railway history, wants to renovate…
The trusted dealmaker: How Mark Johnson helped build Macquarie
Mark Johnson was in his early 30s when he spearheaded a team from Hill Samuel Australia, the predecessor to Macquarie, that secured the largest-single fundraising to date for an Australian company in the eurodollar market. The ambitious investment…
Festival of Connoisseurs puts luxury on show to back HK's yacht economy vision in Nov
Docked and loaded for November, the Festival of Connoisseurs is staging three events spanning waterfront experiences to luxury living to back Hong Kong's push to grow its yacht economy. SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT The festival will raise its…
Ted Lasso actor explains reason for rejecting Celebrity Traitors
Ted Lasso star Hannah Waddingham has revealed she turned down an invitation to compete in the first series of the BBC's The Celebrity Traitors because she was too frightened of the show's eerie atmosphere and challenges. Speaking on The Jennifer…
Manhunt for A66 crash victim's dad who attacked celebrant at funeral
An arrest warrant has been issued for the dad of a teenager who died in a crash on the A66 after he attacked a celebrant at a funeral. Gye Worthy, 40, failed to attend Teesside Magistrates' Court where he was due to be sentenced for assault…
Will Ferrell visits Row House in Pittsburgh's Lawrenceville neighborhood
Will Ferrell visited the Row House movie theater in Pittsburgh's Lawrenceville neighborhood on Monday. The Row House posted a photo of 'the one and only' Will Ferrell to Instagram, saying he stopped by 'to say hello.' 'He didn't see a movie!' the…
When Did Everyone Become a Sommelier?
The term “sommelier” used to mean wine. Now, it could mean tea and water, too—and, depending on whom you ask, olive oil, honey, even hot sauce. The title has stretched far enough to earn an eye roll; the surprise is how often…
Mirror readers debate whether booze and cigarettes should be more heavily taxed
Chancellor John Healey is set to give his inaugural Budget tomorrow and could set inflation-linked increases to booze duty while hitting smokers with higher taxes amid growing pressure to find key services - The Mirror asks, should these be taxed…
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