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legit.ng - AFP - China wine industry looks to breed climate resilience
China wine industry looks to breed climate resilience
Legit.ng

At a laboratory in Beijing, purple and green hybrid-species grapes are laid out on a board for testing, part of the strategy China's nascent wine industry is using to try to combat climate challenges. Scientists are using genetics and artificial…

france24.com - China wine industry looks to breed climate resilience
China wine industry looks to breed climate resilience
FRANCE 24

Scientists are using genetics and artificial intelligence to address imperfect weather conditions, as well as anticipate future problems that might be wrought by rising global temperatures. 'In China, since we have a quite young industry, we don't…

washingtonexaminer.com - Nick Thomas - Meeting customer needs can lead to opportunities in a declining wine market
Meeting customer needs can lead to opportunities in a declining wine market
Washington Examiner

Wine has been facing a long-term structural decline for some time. Major wine markets such as France and Italy have indeed been in such decline for decades while the United States, the world's most valuable market for wine, appears to be in a…

pbs.org - Gabrielle Hays - How this Missouri sommelier is making the culture of wine more inclusive
How this Missouri sommelier is making the culture of wine more inclusive
PBS.org

ST. LOUIS — Before she became a sommelier and an entrepreneur, Javia Gilliam-Sanford put herself through graduate school by working at a big box liquor company. There, she nurtured her passion for wine, jotting down tasting notes of the…

seriouseats.com - Emily Saladino - A Cheat Sheet to Buying Great Inexpensive French Wines, According to 4 Wine Pros
A Cheat Sheet to Buying Great Inexpensive French Wines, According to 4 Wine Pros
Serious Eats

The first time I went to France, I did the exact same thing as a lot of out-of-towners: I swooned over a €5 glass of wine. France is the top wine-producing country worldwide, and its varied landscape includes boldfaced estates whose…

bloomberg.com - Elin McCoy - Tips on How To Pick the Best Wine When Dining Out
Tips on How To Pick the Best Wine When Dining Out
Bloomberg

Here's what I've learned as a judge for the world's best wine lists. Plus: Big news from Australia and Napa. Hi, it's Elin McCoy, your guide to all things vinous, back with the latest. For the past month, I've been immersed in the current harvest…

marketwatch.com - Tomi Kilgore - Constellation Brands books large loss on wine and spirits, but beer sales rise
Constellation Brands books large loss on wine and spirits, but beer sales rise
MarketWatch

Shares of Constellation Brands Inc. seesawed lower in early Thursday trading, after the parent of Modelo and Corona beer brands beat adjusted profit expectations, but only after excluding a large non-cash loss booked for writing down the value of…

wsj.com - Dean Seal - Modelo Maker Constellation Books $2.25 Billion Impairment from Wine and Spirits
Modelo Maker Constellation Books $2.25 Billion Impairment from Wine and Spirits
Wall Street Journal

Alcohol heavyweight booked a $2.25 billion goodwill impairment tied to its wine and spirits business, swinging it to a loss for the summer quarter. The maker of Modelo beers and Robert Mondavi wine said Thursday that the noncash impairment is…

thedrinksbusiness.com - Arabella Mileham - New rules on organic wine in US may 'harm' industry
New rules on organic wine in US may 'harm' industry
The Drinks Business

New certification rules on organic wine sold in the US that have recently come into effect could cause “widespread harm to the organic wine and spirits industry”, the industry has warned. The new rules, which came into force last…

thesun.co.uk - Orla Pentelow - Best wine Advent calendars 2024 to raise a glass to the festive season
Best wine Advent calendars 2024 to raise a glass to the festive season
The Sun

START celebrating Christmas early this year by treating yourself or someone special to a wine Advent calendar. Instead of chocolate or pricey beauty products, you'll find a miniature bottle of red, white or even sparkling wine behind every door for…

qz.com - Francisco Velasquez - Bananas, shrimp, wine, and more: 10 staples that will be affected by the big U.S. port strike
Bananas, shrimp, wine, and more: 10 staples that will be affected by the big U.S. port strike
Quartz

Shoppers may soon find it more challenging to locate everyday items such as bananas, salmon, and wine now that a massive U.S. port strike has started. The strike involves thousands of dockworkers advocating for better pay and working conditions. If…

timesofmalta.com - Maltese team to debut at world championship of blind wine-tasting in France
Maltese team to debut at world championship of blind wine-tasting in France
Times Of Malta

A team from Malta will participate for the first time in the World Tasting Championship organised by the Revue du Vin de France. The event, now in its 12th edition, will be held at Château Dauzac in Margaux, near Bordeaux, France, on October…

essence.com - Kimberly Wilson - From Spirits To Success: How The Black Owned Wine And Spirits Festival Is Showcasing The Legacy Of Our Brands
From Spirits To Success: How The Black Owned Wine And Spirits Festival Is Showcasing The Legacy Of Our Brands
Essence

What do you get when you mix culture, community, and the best Black-owned wines and spirits in the country? This October, the 8th Annual Black Owned Wine and Spirits Festival (BOWSFest) is making its highly anticipated return to D.C., and it's…

sfchronicle.com - Esther Mobley - Everyone's favorite sparkling red wine is finally getting the California treatment
Everyone's favorite sparkling red wine is finally getting the California treatment
San Francisco Chronicle

If there's a major wine style made in Western Europe, a Californian has probably copied it. We've aped Champagne, mimicked Port, duped Sauternes. But until recently, I'd never encountered a domestic effort modeled on one enduringly popular Italian…

bristolpost.co.uk - Ellen Jenne, Sophie Harris - Wine expert shares best reds to drink this winter including £7 bottle
Wine expert shares best reds to drink this winter including £7 bottle
Bristol Live

As we head into the colder months, a glass of red wine becomes the choice of warmth for many diners enjoying winter dinners like steaks and pies. Johnny Inglis, who founded the Winedrops.com subscription club, observed a significant seasonal trend…

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