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How Dave Phinney Built A Wine Club By Breaking Every Wine Club Rule
Orin Swift's Equinox wine club was built on a singular commitment: Once something is released, it's gone. Equinox didn't begin as a business strategy—it began as resistance. For years, Dave Phinney, founder and winemaker of Orin Swift, had…
2026 Direct-to-Consumer Wine Shipping Report Reveals Record Declines as Market Downturn Deepens
'We had hoped the DtC shipping market might be approaching a period of stabilization. Unfortunately, the data tells a different story,' said Alex Koral, regulatory general counsel, Sovos ShipCompliant. 'Not only did the DtC channel continue to…
Cheers! European wine to get cheaper in India
European wines are set to enter the Indian market at lower prices under the bilateral free trade agreement as India will provide import duty concessions under the pact, an official said. Under the pact, the duty on EU wines would fall from 150 per…
From Wine to Carmakers: Winners, Losers in India's Giant EU Deal
India and the European Union concluded a long-awaited trade agreement, boosting prospects for Indian exporters while reshaping the competitive landscape for local manufacturers. Indian makers of apparel and those in the gems and jewelry sector are…
Trump threatened a 200% tariff on French wine-how to find a good value, from a master sommelier
Gorodenkoff | Istock | Getty Images In an effort to get French President Emmanuel Macron to join his newly formed Board of Peace aimed at resolving global conflicts, President Donald Trump threatened to slap an enormous import tax on French wines…
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To Find the Best Paper Towels, I Cleaned Countertops, Dried Wine Glasses, and Scrubbed Stuck-On Messes
The best paper towels are the Brawny Tear-A-Square 3-Ply Paper Towels. They are thick, absorbent, and tough enough to tackle stuck-on messes. Bounty Quick-Size Paper Towels are just as durable and incredibly plush. If you asked me for my top ten…
Wine, juice bottles to be eligible for 10c refund. But not until next year
The ACT's container deposit scheme will be expanded to include 10-cent refunds for wine bottles, spirits and large juice containers. The government expects the changes will lead to 13 million more bottles being recycled within a few years. The…
India-EU FTA: Car, Wine, Alcohol Tariffs to Drop
The European Union expects the deal to double EU goods exports to India by 2032 by eliminating or reducing tariffs in value of 96.6 per cent of EU goods exports to India, the deal document by the European Union said. The tariffs on cars will come…
Business Notes: Jamestown Pie to return under new name, wine bar to open soon
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... The owners of Jamestown Pie Company recently announced plans to reopen under the new name of Pie & Dine. The restaurant will open in mid-February at 7103 Pocahontas Trail after closing its Jamestown Road…
The India-EU deal's big swap: Automobiles and wine for labour-intensive goods
Reflecting India's priority to shore up trade-linked jobs in textiles, footwear and the marine sector amid the US tariff hit, and Europe's bid to revive its industrial base through automobile exports in the face of Chinese competition in global…
India-EU FTA to intensify competition for Indian wine and spirits makers
Indian consumers could soon see more affordable European wines and spirits—from French and Italian labels to premium Spanish wines—as the India-EU free trade agreement (FTA) proposes a phased cut in import tariffs, a move, alcobev…
I found a dinner with wine for £21 ahead of Valentine's day
If you're still looking for a delicious treat for your loved one during this romantic time of year then there's a great deal on Wowcher that might fit the bill. Côte Brasserie, which has 67 locations across the UK including two in Cardiff, is…
What does the EU-India trade deal mean for wine?
In a landmark moment, India and the EU have signed a trade deal that will see the 150% tariffs on European produce, including wine, spirits and beer, slashed in half, and then further reduced. The pact was sealed in Delhi after nearly two decades…
Virgin Wines' growth strategy bears fruit with 'encouraging' Christmas results
Virgin Wines has reported a strong Christmas period that saw revenues up 5% on last year's festive season, amid a first half that is “gaining momentum”. The online drinks retailer saw 5% year-on-year growth over the key Christmas…
Spanish wine drinkers favour bars and restaurants, new study reveals
New research presented by Barcelona Wine Week highlights the dominance of on-trade consumption in Spain, strong trust in Designations of Origin and shifting expectations among younger wine drinkers. Nearly all wine consumers in Spain drink wine in…
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