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How tariffs are impacting Oregon's wine industry
OREGON – Oregon State Treasurer Elizabeth Steiner and an Oregon wine industry expert participated in a press call on Thursday to discuss how tariffs are affecting the state's wine industry. Jana McKamey, Executive Director of the Oregon…
Popcorn, Peanuts And … Pinot? Mark West Brings Wine To The Ballpark
Instead of ketchup or mustard, this dispenser pours Pinot Noir. Pinot Noir has long been known as one of the best wines to pair with a plethora of foods and cuisines, but one iconic California winery is taking a swing at something new: bringing its…
Berries with a hint of tarmac - what do we mean when we call a wine 'fruity'?
“Strawberries, cherries and an angel's kiss in spring,” sang Nancy Sinatra. “My summer wine is really made from all these things …” Overlook the angel's kiss and, if you're a wine drinker, you might recognise some…
Beer, wine or liquor? Massive study reveals which was linked to lower death risk
Heavy drinking has been shown to raise mortality risk — but at lower levels, what's in your glass may also matter, a new study suggests. In recent research of data from 340,924 participants in the UK Biobank, wine was linked to lower…
Shooting Blancs: Why Hollywood Is Drunk on 'White Wine Thrillers'
It was just three years ago when Bela Bajaria revealed the internal label for Netflix's programming ideal, the gourmet cheeseburger. Evoking populist fare with a garnish of prestige, it seemed like the only dining-related descriptor the TV industry…
Scientists Pinpoint How Long Wine Varieties Can Survive, And It's Bad News For Red Wine Drinkers
As Western Europe nears the end of its hottest summer on record, growers across the world's most famous wine regions are starting their harvests early – provided their grapes weren't already burnt in the heat of fires and drought. All…
Intimate Wine Bar Opens Inside The Academy In the Castro
A new wine bar has come to the Castro, with an array of international wines by the glass or bottle, in addition to small plates and cocktails, and it's on the top floor of the nine-year-old private social club The Academy. The LGBTQ-focused Academy…
Some Ontario wineries say bring back U.S. wines, if it eases tariffs
Wineries in both Ontario and the U.S. say they would welcome having American wines back on the shelves if it would help ease the trade war between Canada and the U.S. “We get caught in these trade disputes that don't really involve…
Studio Ghibli's Best Quote Wasn't From Miyazaki, And 35 Years Later, It's Aging Like Fine-Wine
Studio Ghibli is known for its emotional storytelling and gorgeous hand-drawn animation. The smallest details in its greatest films are what breathe life into the story, allowing it to resonate with a global audience even decades after the films'…
Exclusive | New status symbol for Long Island's elite: A home that grows wine, harvests honey and lays its own eggs
Forget the home theater. Forget the bowling alley. The new flex among Long Island's wealthiest buyers is a dozen fresh eggs and a glass of wine you grew yourself. Across the East End, from the vineyards of the North Fork to the wellness compounds…
Napa County supervisors eye possible wine country regulatory changes
Napa County is weighing how far to go in streamlining regulations to help an ailing wine industry. County supervisors on Aug. 11 held a hearing that at times resembled a “State of Wine Country” summit. They seemed open to working on…
Can a high-profile winery bring new drinkers to this underrated California wine region?
A charming, yet underrated California wine region could get a tourism boost from a major Pinot Noir star. Merry Edwards, one of Sonoma County's highest-regarded Pinot producers, has opened a second tasting room in Mendocino County's quiet Anderson…
Research uncovers what determines flavour of Australian chocolate
New research shows about half of the flavour in a bar of Australian chocolate is influenced by where the cocoa was fermented. The fermentation location impacts the flavour more than the cocoa plant itself, the research has found. The Australian…
ANOTHER WINE, by Valentin Morel
Jura vigneron Valentin Morel surprised quite a few wine lovers in 2023 when he released a memoir, entitled Un Autre Vin (Flammarion, 2023), detailing the climatic challenges of his profession and how they led him to take an interest in hybrid grape…
Meet Gabriela Schwartz, the Exec Who's Bringing Her Music Industry Experience to Julien's Auctions
The art of storytelling has been a constant in Gabriela Schwartz's long career as a marketing executive in the music industry. During her tenures at companies such as J Records, Island Def Jam Group, and Capitol Music Group, she was involved in…
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