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Israeli Negev Desert officially recognized as international wine region
Israel's Negev Desert was officially recognized as an international wine region on May 11, listing it as a protected geographical indication labeled 'Negev,' according to a press release. The recognition, based on research demonstrating the…
'A world-class producer': English wines toast record gold medal haul
English wines won the highest percentage of gold medals per entry in a global competition, with experts describing the improvement as remarkable. At the International Wine Challenge, English wines are winning more gold medals than ever. In 2025…
One of France's great wines is now being made by an Australian
Big news out of Burgundy – for followers of top-shelf pinot noir and the adventures of expat grape-treaders, at least. In February, one of the Côte de Beaune's most prestigious estates, the Domaine Comte Armand, announced…
Wine accessories central to Israeli homes despite global consumption decline
Global wine consumption fell to a 27-year low in 2025, according to research by the International Organization of Vine and Wine. Meanwhile, the wine cooler has moved from a niche product to a central product in Israeli homes. With the world…
Uncorked festival to spotlight Australian wine in Singapore
From Barossa Grenache to Tasmanian Pinot Noir, Uncorked: Modern Australia brings 47 producers to Singapore to challenge what ends up on the wine list. Clink Clink, the wine concierge arm of The Lo and Behold Group, is bringing in 47 Australian…
French beer overtakes wine consumption
Beer has nudged ahead of wine in France for the first time in modern history, according to figures from Brasseurs de France and the OIV. The change arrives as global wine consumption keeps sliding under the weight of economic pressure and climate…
Wine Wednesday starts at Erica Jane restaurant in Kelowna
Starting in May, the B.C. Wine Tasting Challenge, a blind tasting series, will be hosted at Erica Jane Restaurant in downtown Kelowna each Wednesday. Sommelier and wine educator Barb Wild is inviting Okanagan wine lovers to put their palates to the…
The Napa Valley Wine Exchange: The Micro-Winery Guild and sustainability
In October 2025, California's state legislature passed AB 720 that became effective on Jan. 1, 2026. This measure gave small family-owned wineries permission to now entertain guests in their vineyards. A major legislative breakthrough for a large…
One Simple App Has Completely Transformed the Way We Drink. Has It Been for the Best?
Sign up for the Slatest to get the most insightful analysis, criticism, and advice out there, delivered to your inbox daily. These days, the phone has become a ubiquitous utensil of the table setting—more commonly spotted beside the napkin…
Yarra Valley Is Ushering in a New Era of Australian Winemaking
Harvest is in full swing when I arrive at Mount Mary, a small, single vineyard estate in the prestigious Yarra Valley in Victoria, a historic winemaking region in southeast Australia. Third-generation winemaker Sam Middleton peels away from his…
Latest UK inflation rate to be announced - live updates
Price pressures may have heated up in some areas - but a fall in the domestic energy price cap in April, set some time before the Iran conflict started, may likely have helped keep a lid on inflation as well as bills last month. But other things…
MGM RESORTS INTERNATIONAL REVEALS LINEUP OF COCKTAIL, CULINARY AND VIP EXPERIENCES FOR DRINK LAS VEGAS, SEPT. 24-27
Tickets and VIP passes are on sale now and can be purchased at Drink Las Vegas online. Ticketholders must be 21+ to attend. Guests interested in accommodations may reserve rooms by visiting MGM Resorts online. 'The programming for Drink Las Vegas…
Why America's Non-Alcoholic Beer Movement Is Just Getting Started
Best Day Brewing Non-Alcoholic IPA Variety Pack. For years, non-alcoholic beer in America existed as little more than an afterthought. It sat dusty on the bottom shelf of grocery stores, usually represented by a handful of brands that seemed…
Brad Pitt's new skincare brand has launched - this is what you need to know
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The little Melbourne restaurant that's outlived the fads
The anecdote is insightful. Bar Lourinha's Matt McConnell and Jo Gamvros were gearing up for their restaurant's Melbourne Food & Wine Festival event, A Night in Lisbon, back in March, when they realised something was amiss. Thanks to a tech glitch…
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