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National Wine Day Turns 25: The Republic of Moldova - A Small Country with Global Wine Ambitions
CHISINAU, Moldova, Feb. 13, 2026 /CNW/ -- Few places in the world celebrate wine as a defining element of national identity through an annual national holiday. The Republic of Moldova is among these rare destinations. In 2026, National Wine Day -…
Experts share the best supermarket champagne and sparkling wine for Valentine's Day
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…
Blk Wine Fest celebrates Black-owned wine brands with celebrity chef
Blk Wine Fest celebrates Black-owned wine brands with celebrity chef FAIR ENOUGH. A LOT OF PEOPLE, I THINK, SHARE THAT SENTIMENT. ALL RIGHT, SO THE FOURTH ANNUAL BLACK WINE FEST IS OFTEN RUNNING WITH SEVERAL EVENTS KICKING OFF TODAY. THAT'S RIGHT.
I stopped buying wine at Asda after finding how to get better bottles for less
I hold three wine qualifications, so getting the right bottle is important to me. I often find myself visiting my local supermarket ASDA to pick one up, but, sometimes, I find myself wanting more of a superior range. There are certain wines on the…
Paris wine show reflects surging demand for zero- and low-alcohol drinks
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... PARIS (AP) — As a French teetotaler, Justine Bobin knows how challenging it can be to not drink in a country where wine, beer and other boozy beverages still lubricate many social interactions, even…
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Zip Lines, Vinyl Nights, and $30 Flights - Welcome to the New California Wine Country
Getting psyched to venture to a Napa tasting room in a pair of Jimmy Choos and shell out $500 for a flight of well-aged Cabernet feels so 2007. (Was it even fun then?) But for many would-be visitors to California wine country, the perception is…
New beverage launches: Natural energy, 0% wine, Rhubarb Kombucha and more…
Discover the latest beverage launches across functional energy, alcohol-free wine, kombucha, wine-based spirits alternatives and organic RTD tea. This round-up highlights key trends including premiumisation, provenance storytelling, targeted…
What Portugal can do for the UK wine trade
Wines of Portugal is using its London tasting to push ambitious plans for the UK. According to one MW, storytelling and “exceptional value for money” will be key to the market's growth. A major trade tasting in London is an exciting…
Fine wine defies downturn as US$250-plus bottles keep selling
While mainstream wine sales remain under pressure, demand for highly allocated and ultra-premium bottles continues to hold firm. Data suggests the top end of the market is proving far more resilient, even as consumers trade down elsewhere. Kathleen…
Zamora Company to distribute Bottega sparkling wines in Spain
A new alliance sees Zamora Company Iberia become the exclusive distributor for the Italian producer's premium fizz in Spain and Andorra, with Bottega determined to delight “the most demanding palates” on the peninsular. Zamora…
Wine classification - Vivino Qwasar
In our previous analysis, we explored what makes a wine 'good.' Today, we address a more strategic question: How big is the market, and who owns the largest slice of the pie? By analyzing over 12,000 unique wines, we can move beyond the bottle and…
Ridgeview Wine Estate finds new owner after administration
After entering administration in September, one of England's best-known sparkling wine estates has been acquired by an investor group. The sale secures the future of the Sussex producer and marks a significant leadership change. Ridgeview Wine…
She was one of the first California winemakers to openly acknowledge the industry's crisis. Now, she's closing her winery
A California winemaker who was a leading force in the state's natural wine movement, then one of the first to speak openly about the severity of the industry's crisis, is shutting down her winery. After 10 years in Santa Cruz, Margins Wine will…
Week in Pictures: Wine Paris awards, Alpine cocktails and New York State pours
From Paris to Chamonix to Shoreditch, this week brought a lifetime honour for Andrew Jefford, a mountain-crowned cocktail champion and a run of tastings putting both classic regions and newer voices in the spotlight. At Vinexposium's V d'Or awards…
The 7 best supermarket whiskeys in 2026, according to industry experts
Bankhall single malt Read review Glenmorangie the original 12 years old single malt whisky Read review Laphroaig 10 Year Old Read review Smokeshead Islay single malt scotch whisky Read review Michter's small batch Kentucky straight bourbon whisky…
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