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Wanted: real no-lo alternatives for wine drinkers
After my positive pregnancy test eight years ago, the first thing I did was buy an industrial quantity of the non-alcoholic aperitivo Crodino, which is something of a negroni dupe for bitters hounds. There are plenty of really good, alcohol-free…
May is North Carolina Wine Month: Explore NC's award-winning wineries
May is North Carolina Wine Month when more than 190 of the state's wineries come to celebrate with special events and promotions. North Carolina Wine Month gives wine lovers, along with those who enjoy cider and mead, an opportunity to connect with…
South Africa predicts high-quality 2026 wine harvest
South Africa's wine industry has reported a technically demanding but high-quality 2026 harvest, with producers overcoming climatic extremes to deliver concentrated wines with strong premium potential. Industry bodies said the vintage demonstrates…
Global wine consumption falls as inflation bites and younger consumers drink less
Wine consumption fell worldwide last year, the industry's trade body said Tuesday (May 12), amid changing lifestyles and economic pressure on consumers. The International Organisation of Vine and Wine (OIV) said in its annual review that the…
From vine to vacation: Wine powers Okanagan tourism
FILE: Within B.C., the Okanagan Valley accounts for over 86 per cent of the province's vineyard acreage, the report states. Canada's wine industry has evolved into a major economic engine that supports tourism, hospitality, transportation…
It's Mental Health Awareness Month-Here's What Wineries Are Doing To Advocate
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and as wellbeing has propelled to the forefront of many industries—the wine world is no different. The correlation between wine and wellness may appear distant upon first glance, but a growing group of…
Ancient Cypriot grape offers hope for Australia's wine growers
An ancient white grape variety from Cyprus is reducing water use by as much as 75% for Australian growers while surviving temperatures above 45°C. Producers in South Australia's Riverland and Barossa Valley believe Xynisteri could provide a…
7 Forgotten Crime Shows That Have Aged Like Fine Wine
There's a world of crime that is still unsolved, at least on television. Crime shows have come a long way from being simple conflicts of good versus bad. Instead of the usual cops chasing down villains, the genre now questions whether the so-called…
Thoughtful and experimental': the evolution of Bangkok's wine scene
There is “growing curiosity” among Bangkok's sommeliers, who are keen to explore bottles outside the classic European remit that complement local cuisine – including wine from Thailand itself – the chef-owner of…
Why mezcal could be the spirit for wine lovers
Could mezcal be the next spirit for wine lovers? Andrew Maidment, former marketing director of Wines of Argentina UK and co-founder of Zacal Mezcal, tells the db why agave has more in common with fine wine than many might think. “Like with…
All you need to know about DB at the London Wine Fair
The drinks business will have a huge presence at next week's London Wine Fair (LWF), including over 160 wines to taste across its stands, ranging from under £10 to more than £100. The title will also be hosting masterclasses and its…
Rosanna Law highlights HK's global artistic and culinary ties following Europe tour
Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism Rosanna Law Shuk-pui has concluded her official visits to Venice and Bordeaux, emphasizing Hong Kong's enduring international presence in both the arts and the culinary world. SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH…
Glenfiddich's Latest Redesign Is A New Twist On Its Trademark Look
Glenfiddich has a new look just in time for Father's Day In 1963, Glenfiddich disrupted the global scotch whisky market with the introduction of its “Straight Malt” whisky. The concept of single malt whisky—produced at a single…
Karen MacNeil to Keynote 2026 UC Davis / Harvard 'Vine to Mind' Symposium, Joined by Christine Wente and Michael Mondavi
ST. HELENA, Calif., May 13, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Karen MacNeil, wine authority, author of “The Wine Bible,” and co-founder of COME TOGETHER A Community for Wine, will deliver the opening keynote at the 2026 Vine to Mind…
Pink perfection: exploring contemporary Spanish rosé
Uniquely diverse, fresh and adaptable, Spanish rosé has something for everyone – as db discovered at a recent masterclass hosted by Sarah Jane Evans MW. Over the last few years, rosé has been one of the wine industry's biggest…
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