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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…
Liquid on lips': Noughty makes non-alcoholic wine nice by 'appealing to wine drinkers
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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…
Plan for new $130 million luxury resort in NSW wine region unveiled
The Hunter Valley's luxury accommodation market is set for its biggest shake-up in two decades following the unveiling of a $130 million resort development on one of the region's most historic wine estates. Developer HVL Hotels has unveiled plans…
First non-stop flight to island paradise, but don't expect a wine on board
Route Melbourne to Male, flight Q2-957 Frequency One return flight each week Aircraft Airbus A330-200 Class Economy; seat 19J (window) Flight time 11 hours 35 minutes (we depart 17 minutes late to arrive just nine minutes behind schedule, which, in…
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…
If Red Wine Makes You Sleep Like Trash, Try This Cycling Frog THC Seltzer Instead
Most THC drinks, including Cycling Frog, aim to replace canned beers and hard seltzers, while some are designed with light flavors to be mocktail mixers. And then there's a few that are trying to be comparable to wine. Sure, there are…
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…
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…
HAMPTON WATER WINE ANNOUNCES SECOND ANNUAL ARTIST SERIES, PARTNERING WITH RENOWNED ARTIST MARY BALL ON LIMITED-EDITION ROSÉ BLEND MADE WITH ORGANIC GRAPES
Building on the momentum of its inaugural release with multi-media artist Cey Adams in 2025, the Artist Series spotlights artists whose vision and values align with Hampton Water's ethos. Each partnership explores the intersection of wine, art, and…
National, regional culinary figures join Traverse City Food & Wine Festival 2026
TRAVERSE CITY — Traverse City Tourism announced an initial event lineup for the second annual Traverse City Food & Wine festival. The five-day festival will return Aug. 19-23. Guests can sample regional produce, agricultural products and…
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…
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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