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How the Wine World Is Set to Change in 2026
I've been peering into my crystal glass to see where the wine world is going in 2026, but the future is cloudy right now. For example: Will the US Supreme Court rule against President Donald Trump's tariffs, so wine prices don't go up even more?
Insider's guide to Perth, from sun-kissed beaches to local fine wines
Sandwiched between rusty desert and the cobalt Indian Ocean, Perth, in Western Australia, sprawls along 100km of coastline. With its economy linked to natural resources, the city has weathered the booms and busts, but this is not just a frontier…
It was a tough year for California wine - but here was the good news
No matter how you slice it, 2025 was a tough year for the California wine industry. Alcohol consumption declined, wineries went out of business and tariffs restricted the global export marketplace. But! Each of those statements deserves an…
Uganda's Bobi Wine Promotes Bitchat Amid Fears of Internet Blackout
Ugandan politician and opposition leader Bobi Wine is encouraging his constituents to download Jack Dorsey's decentralized peer-to-peer messaging service, Bitchat, in the lead-up to the country's election, alleging the ruling party will try to cut…
Naked Wines (LON:WINE) Trading 3.1% Higher - Still a Buy?
Naked Wines plc (LON:WINE - Get Free Report)'s share price rose 3.1% on Tuesday. The stock traded as high as GBX 73.80 and last traded at GBX 73.80. Approximately 2,243,052 shares changed hands during trading, an increase of 762% from the average…
The Napa Valley Wine Exchange: A few cool golden 'oldies' from the cellar
From my very early days exploring the world of wine, I was fortunate to have several mentors and friends more than willing to treat me to older bottles from their cellars. Thankfully, the early lessons I learned have proven a valuable insight into…
Is 'coasting' the perfect way to enjoy an alcoholic drink this New Year's Eve?
Christmas and New Year's Eve celebrations often used to result in a hangover the next day, but with moderation now the order of the day the new drinks industry buzzword is “coasting”. This involves choosing a white wine, lager or even…
Sober January: The best alcohol-free alternatives to booze
Sign up for our expert view on everything that's worth eating, drinking and visiting in London I would like to be emailed about offers, event and updates from Evening Standard. Read our privacy notice. Those who wish to avoid alcohol in January…
Champagne sales surge at New Year - but labor abuses and tariffs have clouded the industry
The Champagne industry has been mired in scandal in recent years, as reports have emerged around the exploitation and mistreatment of champagne grape pickers. Many of the 120,000 seasonal workers employed to harvest Champagne grapes are often…
Bloomberg Daybreak Europe: 2025's Big Market Winners
Bloomberg Daybreak EU Podcast • Browse all episodes Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) The MSCI All Country World Index — one of the broadest measures of the equity market…
50 Cent More Black Celeb Owned Alcohol Brands
We don't know who needs to hear this but, with us being hours away from 2026, that means it's time to crack open a bottle and say hello to the year ahead of us! As we usher into the next 12 months and say goodbye to 2025, there's no better time to…
Keira Knightley reveals she gave husband James Righton an ultimatum
Have YOU got a story? Email tips@dailymail.co.uk Keira Knightley has revealed that she issued her husband James Righton an ultimatum over his ‘bizarre' habits in their early days of dating. Explaining how she had to ‘train him,' the…
London house prices: what will happen to the capital's property market in 2026?
London's housing market has been going through a sticky patch. With political uncertainty around the general election in 2024 and before the Budget in the autumn, sales rates have plummeted to record lows. The number of home sales in 2024 dropped…
Popular Covent Garden bar shuts blaming changing 'trading environment
Sign up for our expert view on everything that's worth eating, drinking and visiting in London I would like to be emailed about offers, event and updates from Evening Standard. Read our privacy notice. A popular wine bar in central London that has…
Cigarette jeans are the new Royal-approved denim style trending now: 9 of the best pairs to shop
The rumours are true: slimmer-fitting jeans are creeping back into mainstream fashion. Sure, wider, more comfortable styles like barrel-leg jeans aren't going anywhere, and we'll always have a soft spot for the baggy comfort of a mom-jean. But…
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