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Napa Valley rival looms over Wine Country as shocking figures leave sommeliers on life support
Napa Valley wineries have been getting some stiff competition from the county to the north as of late, with Sonoma County tasting rooms seeing far more visitors keeping sommeliers on the job. The 2026 Tasting Room Survey Report found that there was…
A world away from wine country, this new urban winery is worth seeking out
Your map hasn't done you dirty. After leaving the whir of Moorabbin's South Road for the whimper of Alex Avenue – where the only action on a Sunday arvo is L-platers on tentative practice laps – you might be questioning. But among the…
Wines Honoring Mothers Across Santa Barbara Wine Country
There's something uniquely special about a bottle of wine that carries a name — and a story — behind it. In Santa Barbara County, many of those stories trace back to the women who have shaped the region's winemaking legacy: mothers…
Former Treasury Wine Estates executive calls for broader overhaul
Robert Foye, former global chief operating officer of Treasury Wine Estates and now a shareholder in the business, has argued the company's latest restructuring does not go far enough to address persistent weaknesses. Treasury Wine Estates is…
The 'Med Way of Life' to bring sunshine to London Wine Fair
Ahead of the classification's masterclasses at London Wine Fair this month, db explores why the UK trade is embracing IGP Méditerranée's ‘Med Way of Life' When you look at a map of IGP Méditerranée, the…
Olympian Jessica Ennis-Hill taps into mid-strength wine boom with 7% rosé
Dame Jessica Ennis-Hill, one of the UK's most celebrated Olympic champions, has launched a 7% premium rosé from Provence to tap into the market for mid-strength wines that people “would genuinely choose to drink”. The former…
Stag's Hollow: Where ancient ice balls help make great wine
The distinctive wines of Stag's Hallow have been shaped by the land, where vines thrive in the ancient geological basins. The path slopes gently downward past rows of vines towards the tasting room tucked into the landscape like a secret. The…
Empty Stomach Group's new Bar Bamboosh serving up natural wine and quirked up snacks
Empty Stomach Group has revealed the latest offering in its San Antonio smorgasbord — and this one is quirked up, to be sure. First there's the name: Bar Bamboosh. Then there are the unconventional food offerings at the downtown spot, which…
Why Containers for Change expansion has WA's winemakers and distillers in low spirits
It's a tricky time to be a winemaker in Western Australia; the cost of glass bottles, labour and transport have all gone up. There is an estimated 262 million litres of excess wine around the country. People are, both by choice and by circumstance…
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5 Things to Do: Mother's Day Make & Take Market, August Hill Wine Run 5K and more this weekend
5 Things to Do • Dining • Music • Comedy • Festivals • Events • Theatre • Mother's Day Make & Take Market (Ottawa): Open Space Art Gallery & Studios in Ottawa will host this Mother's Day event from…
Letter: It may be time for the 'Big M
The one thing that has become apparent is that the wine industry is undergoing a major transition unlike any it has seen, and, for the life of it, has been unable to pull itself out of the downturn. Now, the four primary industry groups –…
Napa's most colorful winery is back after bankruptcy, a billionaire acquisition and a year-long restoration
A 42-year-old Napa Valley winery known for its dramatic architecture has reopened following a bankruptcy, an acquisition and a yearlong restoration. Calistoga's Clos Pegase, designed by famed postmodern architect Michael Graves, was collateral…
Chase Infiniti Works the Chartreuse and Burgundy Trend With Aquazzura Sandals
Chase Infiniti kept the color story going after her Met Gala debut Monday night, leaving the museum's painterly Thom Browne look behind for one of spring's sharper pairings: chartreuse satin and burgundy sandals. The actress attended GQ's Met Gala…
Berkshire vineyard 'devastated' as frost destroys half of crop
Charlotte Coles,South of Englandand Ellie Tutt,BBC Radio Berkshire, Twyford A vineyard has said the loss of half its crop in April due to frost was 'devastating'. Natalia Pezzone, the director of Stanlake Park in Twyford, Berkshire, said it…
'Blurred Lips' Are the Prettiest Spring Makeup Trend at the 2026 Met Gala
There were a lot of trends on the 2026 Met Gala red carpet worth discussing, but the one we can't stop thinking about most of all? Blurred lips. It's a soft, diffused take on traditional lipstick that feels both effortless and intentional. Makeup…
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