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These Wines in Magnums Offer King-Size Value This New Year's
A magnum is not just twice the size of a regular bottle of wine: It is also, as a friend put it recently, “a supersized expression of joy.” There's one hitch: Magnums tend to be either very expensive (great Burgundy and Bordeaux) or…
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8 Party Wines That Are Sure to Impress - None Over $40
When the guest list is unpredictable, the personalities and palates diverse, and the drinks knowledge varied, the smart host knows to let the wine do the heavy lifting. Great wine can elevate even the most chaotic gathering. It smooths rough edges…
That really stuck': Here's how a 1970s campaign to sell Kentucky Fried Chicken with a bottle of wine became a Japanese Christmas tradition
Christmas is a Christian holiday that observes the birth of Jesus. But did you know that the earliest followers of Jesus did not annually commemorate his birth? Or that Santa Claus is inspired by the acts of kindness of a fourth-century Christian…
Wine List of the Week: Legado
Douglas Blyde heads to Legado in Shoreditch, and finds an inquisitive wine list, with the cellar assembled by Emily Jago, head of wine for JKS Restaurants. Legado reads like a billet-doux from Nieves Barragán Mohacho to the country she left…
'60 Minutes' Yanks Story Critical of Administration, Suspects ID'd in Wine Heist, and Jeffrey Epstein Is Back in the News
Good morning. A cold morning will precede a sunny day with a high around 45. Rain, or maybe a wintry mix, is possible overnight, with a low near 35. The Capital City Go-Go play the Sioux Falls Skyforce in Orange County this morning. You can find me…
The best of the best from The Global Wine Masters 2025
Having assessed almost 4,000 wines across 33 standalone competitions this year, we have picked out the best bottles from The Global Wine Masters 2025 – those few labels that were declared the leaders of their category. The range of wines is…
ASC Fine Wines and Vinarchy strike exclusive distribution deal
Chinese importer and distributor ASC Fine Wines has announced a strategic partnership with Jacob's Creek-owner Vinarchy to bring its wines to China. The agreement, effective from 1 January 2026, was formally signed at a ceremony in Shanghai on 11…
Jim Beam Halts Production at Flagship Distillery as Whiskey and Bourbon Markets Struggle
Jim Beam, the country's largest maker of bourbon, has announced a one-year pause in production at its flagship facility in Clermont, Ky., a stunning move that underlines the immense challenges facing the American whiskey industry after more than…
New licence threat for ex-Wolves footballer's bar - BBC News
Image source, AFP via Getty Images A Wolverhampton wine bar could lose its licence after it was caught again hosting late-night lock-ins. Chill Wine Bar in High Street, Tettenhall, owned by former Wolverhampton Wanderers defender Mo Camara, will…
The best Christmas markets to visit in the UK for last-minute gifts
As nights start to get darker in the UK, cities are being brightened by festive illuminations, alpine chalet stalls and the icy glow of skating rinks. While Europe has often stolen the spotlight with its seasonal spectacles in cities like Bruges…
Maryland Tourism Coalition Hosts Holiday Industry Meet-Up In Leonardtown
LEONARDTOWN, Md. — The Maryland Tourism Coalition (MTC) held their Industry Meet-Up in downtown Leonardtown Tuesday, Dec. 16, bringing tourism and hospitality professionals together as part of the organization's ongoing statewide outreach…
Axed Loose Women star makes final appearance as they mark 'end of an era'
It was revealed earlier this year that Lee Peart - Loose Women 's long-standing warm-up act, would be saying goodbye to the show from the New Year, after show bosses decided to axe the live audience. And on Monday's This Morning, funnyman Lee - who…
Loose Women axed star makes debut on This Morning amid ITV cutbacks
A Loose Women star teased his return to the midday show as he made his first appearance on another ITV daytime programme on Monday, 22 December. Earlier this year, ITV unveiled major alterations to its daytime schedule, affecting Loose Women…
This Aldi Champagne impressed the experts - and it's just £15
With Christmas Day almost upon us, bottles of fizz are being slotted into fridges up and down the country. Champagne remains the go-to for festive toasts – whether that's a lively evening with friends, a Christmas morning mimosa or ringing…
The world's best Christmas markets for a magical festive break
As winter's chill deepens and nights draw in, the festive season emerges as a welcome antidote, transforming streets with twinkling lights and glittering decorations. It is the annual emergence of Christmas markets that truly signals the official…
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