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How Portuguese wine took over the British dinner table - and the best to buy
Last year, Portugal quietly overtook Chile – long the default choice for sub-£10 bottles – on the Wine Society's sales leader board, a shift driven by members who have become firm converts to the value offered by Portugal's…
The days of wine and roses are back
When New York's newly elected governor, Hugh Carey, delivered his first State of the State address in January 1975, he famously said, “Now the times of plenty, the days of wine and roses are over.” Gov. Hochul could have begun her FY…
Stunning remnant from Thomas Jefferson's favorite wine, plus Victorian children's scribbles found in dig
Archaeologists digging in the East End of London recently discovered compelling signs of luxury in a neighborhood long labeled poor — including a seal from a bottle of French wine. The wine seal was of particular interest, as it came from…
Trump's Wine Tariff Threat Reveals His True Strategy
In a bold escalation of international trade tensions, former President Donald Trump has threatened to impose tariffs on French wine, a move that has rattled both the wine industry and diplomatic circles. Analysts suggest this strategy may reveal…
Some 'American' wine legally contains cheap foreign juice. Can California close that loophole?
A bottle labeled “American wine” may not contain entirely American wine. Under current U.S. law, up to 25% of the liquid in that bottle could come from another country. This labeling loophole has become a major talking point within…
Passione Vino Restaurant Clerkenwell, London Review: An intimate Italian wine bar on the best street in Clerkenwell
Exmouth Market is an exceptional street. On a wet and blustery winter evening, there are still scores of people spilling out of Cafe Kick, Berber & Q's Shawarma Bar and Morito et al, clinking beers, chugging wines and puffing on crafty cigs all…
Blaming 'wine moms' for ICE protest violence is another baseless, misogynist myth
Following the recent shooting of Renee Good by an agent for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in the United States, the Donald Trump administration's latest narrative suggests that “deluded wine moms” are to blame for the…
Prime Fish Cellar debuts as a sushi-and-wine bar near Cotswold
A new dining restaurant from the team behind Prime Fish and Omakase Experience by Prime Fish quietly opened late last year. Why it matters: Prime Fish Cellar gives Charlotte diners more access to the sourcing and seafood that helped put Omakase…
Poco Vino: the little wine going big globally
Australian Vintage has entered into an agreement with Hong Kong's DFI Retail Group to launch its range of Poco Vino wines through Black Type following debuts in the UK and Australia. Poco Vino is poised to enter the Asian market hot on the heels of…
Under the Hood: The Accelerants Reshaping Wine's Demand Curve
Welcome to Under the Hood, our exclusive weekly series for Napa Valley Features paid subscribers. Today's Under the Hood Article Summary Today's piece presents recent consumption and survey data suggesting U.S. wine demand is weakening in ways that…
Step inside a fun-filled family retreat in the heart of Sonoma wine country
About an hour-and-a-half north of San Francisco, sheltered from the rest of the world by a lush canopy of oaks, is a dynamic young family's year-round escape from city life. But this place is more than a quick getaway – it's pure devotion to…
European Parliament move stalls EU Mercosur trade deal, warns wine sector
The EU Mercosur trade agreement would remove tariffs and cut red tape for European wine exports to South America. But a new legal referral could delay ratification by up to 20 months, leaving EU wine producers facing millions of euros in continued…
Toulouse Wine Bars, Patisseries, Markets and More
After 10 glorious days in Bordeaux, we took the train to Toulouse in early December 2023. Our immediate impression was that the city lacked the charm of Bordeaux and was geared very much toward its large student population. We learned that there is…
Why Now Might Be The Perfect Time To Visit Napa And Sonoma Wineries
Sullivan Rutherford Estate in Napa Valley produces high-quality, small quantity Bordeaux varietals. Winter quietly transforms Napa and Sonoma Counties into a season worth savoring. This time of year offers a welcome contrast to the rush of summer…
The best supermarket whiskeys, 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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