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psychologytoday.com - Grant Hilary Brenner MD, DFAPA - Old Wine in New Pixels? Skeptcism About the Simulation Hypothesis
Old Wine in New Pixels? Skeptcism About the Simulation Hypothesis
Psychology Today

A 2026 poll found 22% of U.S. adults called a simulation at least somewhat likely. Derealization is felt unreality with intact reality testing—not evidence of a simulation. Psychosocial factors correlated with belief in the simulation…

yankodesign.com - Srishti Mitra - This Tiny Home Is a Wine-On-Tap, Off-Grid Luxury Retreat in the Australian Bush
This Tiny Home Is a Wine-On-Tap, Off-Grid Luxury Retreat in the Australian Bush
Yanko Design

There are tiny homes, and then there is the SHAK. Built by Gold Coast-based Removed Tiny Homes as a bespoke one-off commission, it won “Best Weekender” at the 2025 Tiny House Industry Awards — and once you see it, the reason is…

prweb.com - Loire Wines - Loire Wines Outperforms French Category by Value and by Volume with Significant Gains in Sparkling, Chenin and Emerging Appellations
Loire Wines Outperforms French Category by Value and by Volume with Significant Gains in Sparkling, Chenin and Emerging Appellations
PRWeb

Notable growth trends across the sector were driven by Crémant de Loire, Chenin-based wines, AOP Touraine white wines and red wines from AOP Saumur and PGI Val de Loire, together accounting for 80% of export value. Global audiences have also…

yourtango.com - Will Curtis - People Who Can't Relax Without A Glass Of Wine Usually Share 5 Unhealthy Habits
People Who Can't Relax Without A Glass Of Wine Usually Share 5 Unhealthy Habits
YourTango

Alcohol has become hyper-normalized, from beer bros to wine moms, happy hours to pub crawls, and for good reason: Alcohol is a huge industry, generating loads of capital from a captivated audience. But despite the fun of cocktail hour after a long…

brisbanetimes.com.au - Matt Shea - What to eat, see and do at James Street Food and Wine Trail 2026
What to eat, see and do at James Street Food and Wine Trail 2026
Brisbane Times

James Street Food and Wine Trail returns this Sunday, July 26. Now in its 13th year, the trail has evolved slightly in its post-pandemic era from a music-forward “get the people back out” vibe towards again being a more food-centred…

indianexpress.com - Ashish Shaji - Charged Rs 175 'extra' for wine bottle, Himachal man wins Rs 20,000 payout
Charged Rs 175 'extra' for wine bottle, Himachal man wins Rs 20,000 payout
The Indian Express

3 min read New Delhi Make us preferred source on Google A consumer commission in Himachal Pradesh has directed a wine shop in McLeod Ganj to refund the “excess amount” charged for a bottle of wine and pay Rs 20,000 to the customer…

thedrinksbusiness.com - Joyce Yip - Are fine-wine collectors one and the same around the world?
Are fine-wine collectors one and the same around the world?
The Drinks Business

Areni Global research suggests that fine wine collecting habits are almost identical across the globe – whether the oenologists hail from Shanghai, Paris or New York. But how true is this on the ground? Joyce Yip finds out. A February 2026…

thedrinksbusiness.com - Patrick Schmitt - Should Spain's top sparkling wines drop the name Cava?
Should Spain's top sparkling wines drop the name Cava?
The Drinks Business

During a discussion at London's Taste Spain trade event on the fine wines from Spain, it was argued that the country's most famous fizz, Cava, should change its name – at least for for its top tier cuvées. Patrick Schmitt MW reports.

forbes.com - Jillian Dara - Vinegar Cocktails Are Trending-Here's What To Know About Them
Vinegar Cocktails Are Trending-Here's What To Know About Them
Forbes

Using vinegar in cocktails might, at first, sound odd. Upon first sip, though, it will make sense as the ingredient imbues a different kind of acidity to cocktails than citrus can. “It doesn't just make a cocktail sour, it adds depth and…

thedrinksbusiness.com - Michael Huband - The winery betting on the 'next chapter' for cool-climate Australian wine
The winery betting on the 'next chapter' for cool-climate Australian wine
The Drinks Business

Having made its name on the cool slopes of Adelaide Hills, Bird in Hand is expanding the operation to Tasmania. Founder Andrew Nugent explains how it meets the market's need for authenticity and could prove “the next chapter” for key…

bocaratonobserver.com - Doris Italian Market & Bakery's Wine Night on August 15
Doris Italian Market & Bakery's Wine Night on August 15
bocaratonobserver.com

× Doris Italian Market & Bakery Doris Italian Market & Bakery's Wine Night on August 15 The wait is over for Coral Springs area wine lovers! Doris Italian Market & Bakery is bringing their signature Wine Night back to their Coral Springs…

globalnews.ca - Uday Rana - How booze became a battleground in the Canada-U.S. trade war - National
How booze became a battleground in the Canada-U.S. trade war - National
Global News

For more coverage on Trump's tariffs, click here: When U.S. President Donald Trump announced a new 50 per cent tariff on most Canadian goods, one of the issues he cited as a “retaliatory and discriminatory” measure was the prohibition…

theinfatuation.com - Julia Chen - The 20 Best Wine Bars In San Francisco - San Francisco
The 20 Best Wine Bars In San Francisco - San Francisco
The Infatuation

Verjus is a candle-lit charmer from the team behind Cotogna and Quince. This Jackson Square spot can easily turn a drink or two into a relaxed three-hour dinner with its menu of excellent French food. You should focus on the creamy Boursin…

afr.com - Matthew Drummond - 'Not crazy price increases': Jaeger-LeCoultre's boss on watch trends
'Not crazy price increases': Jaeger-LeCoultre's boss on watch trends
Australian Financial Review

One of the pleasant surprises at Watches & Wonders in April was the unveiling of a new collection of Master Control Chronomètres by Jaeger-LeCoultre. While for years the brand has offered watches with all sorts of complications (perpetual…

odt.co.nz - Young industry members recognised
Young industry members recognised
Otago Daily Times Online News

News recently landed on my desk of the results at the Otago legs of the 2026 Young Winemaker of the Year (also including contestants from North Canterbury) and the 2026 Young Viticulturist of the Year competitions. I'm always eager to give a…

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