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'Tis the season to uncork a sparkling English wine
“It's been 22 years and the quality of English sparkling wine is nothing short of astounding,” said acclaimed winemaker Dermot Sugrue when I spoke to him in May. “In this short time, we are able to stand shoulder to shoulder…
Skip the Napa wine this holiday season. Look for an LA label
Yes, our Northern California wine behemoth neighbors are usually top of mind as we shop for wines. But there are L.A. winemakers making magic locally, using grapes from Malibu's coastal hills, or century-old vines in Cucamonga, or small family…
How a Russian winery group illegally smuggled its bottles into a longstanding San Francisco wine competition
A longstanding San Francisco wine competition accidentally accepted Russian wines, which are illegal to import to the U.S., leading to an outcry from the Bay Area's pro-Ukrainian community. The San Francisco International Wine Competition…
I Searched Everywhere for a Cute Wine Fridge in My Small Home-Here's the One That Made the Cut
Here's the story: I went to Italy a few months ago for a week and embraced their wine country to the fullest. I am not a wine snob, but after doing two tastings and feeling slightly bubbly, I bought two bottles of expensive vino (when in Rome! Or…
The summer destination that has surprisingly good Christmas markets
In the summer of 2020, my fiancé and I had a holiday to Portugal booked - and grand plans to spend lazy days sipping cocktails by the beach, lounging by the pool and trying out delicious, local food. The pandemic, though, had other ideas and…
I visited Christmas market with £2 pints - it's so festive
If you're on the hunt for the ultimate Christmas market to explore this December, then you're in luck. Hoppa has done the legwork for you and identified the most affordable destination to soak up the festive atmosphere. The airport transfer experts…
The best supermarket champagne and sparkling alternatives, handpicked by experts
Graham Beck pinot noir rosé 2018/19 Read review M&S Collection St Gall champagne brut Read review Les Pionniers vintage champagne brut 2013 Read review Tesco English sparkling wine Read review Roche Lacour cuvée de réserve…
Raise a glass to Two Beacons' sparkling future
Rounded red triumph: boss Ceri Phipps with Pinot Noir Precoce A shining light in a flourishing UK wine sector, maker Two Beacons Vineyard is set to sparkle ever brighter as more bon viveurs discover its quality and difference. Among an…
Appetites now: 2025 in food trends
More of us are dining out solo, and enjoying it, apparently. Recent surveys show that reservations for one have risen dramatically, and 49% of Gen Zers say they dine out alone at least once a week. While lunch is the most common meal to eat alone…
Discovering God in Hamas tunnels, hostages led a national trend
Or Levy was an Israeli hostage deep underground in a Gaza tunnel looking at a crack in the ceiling, when it suddenly occurred to him it might not just be a crack, but something divine, and he started talking to God. “Before Oct. 7, I was not…
Abbey Clancy pays emotional tribute to her beloved cat
Have YOU got a story? Email tips@dailymail.com Abbey Clancy paid an emotional tribute to her cat Maggie who passed away aged 20 in a new social media post shared on Friday. The Britain's Next Top Model host, 39, shared a snap of two of her children…
#7: 2024 Harvest Report Reveals a Grape Market Splitting in Two
As 2025 comes to a close, we are dedicating the final weeks of the year to a countdown of our 10 most-read stories. The list includes the work you expect from us — jobs, housing, wine, climate, local government and accountability reporting…
Best supermarket prosecco for Christmas celebrations, handpicked by sommeliers
La Gioiosa asolo prosecco superiore DOCG brut millesimato 2022 Read review Morrisons The Best prosecco valdobbiadene DOCG Read review Tesco Finest prosecco valdobbiadene DOCG Read review Sainsburys conegliano prosecco Read review Aldi prosecco…
The festive day out an hour from Manchester with markets and free ice skating
Blackpool may be known for its Illuminations, but over the festive season this iconic seaside town puts on another event which draws crowds from far and wide. Each year the town hosts Christmas By The Sea, which sees the Tower Festival Headland…
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