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Are non-alcoholic beers, spirits and wines good for you?
Non-alcoholic drinks have boomed over the last five years – in popularity and variety. From spirits and wine to beer and cider, there's more choice than ever before. Their appeal seems obvious: you can enjoy the taste of your favourite drink…
Another California wine giant shuts site and axes staff as chaos rips across Napa Valley
Wine makers are pulling the cork on California. Another giant in the world-famous wine growing region is shutting down and slashing staff, making it the fourth since the start of 2026. Jackson Family wines has stopped production at its Carneros…
EU Council signs off sweeping reform to support wine sector
New regulation aims to rebalance supply and demand, boost climate resilience and open the door to greater innovation across the EU wine industry. The Council of the European Union has formally adopted a new regulation setting out a modernised…
Cyprus wines shaping tradition into something new
Around the world there is much discussion about the new generation of winemakers. Winemaking is a delicate harmony between tradition and innovation. While heritage shapes the craft, the evolving climate, consumer preferences and economic realities…
The Unsampleables: Two Gorgeous Wines You'll Never Be Able to Taste
Melville Sta. Rita Hills Viognier 2005 Qupé “Lazy Acres Cuvee” Santa Barbara County Syrah 2004 To paraphrase the Talking Heads song “Once in a Lifetime”: And you may ask yourself, “Why can't I taste…
Drinks disasters: Three top tips to avoid being a wine wally
Don't be a wine wally. A lot of drinks etiquette seems antiquated but there are certain things that immediately show you up as being clueless. Here are three mistakes I often see people making in restaurants when ordering wine. 1) How you hold your…
Sip TN Chattanooga Wine Festival returns this April
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — The Sip TN Chattanooga Wine Festival will be returning this year on April 11, 2026. They say the Chattanooga Market will turn into a showcase of wines, hard ciders and meads produced by local wineries from across the…
Joseph Berkmann, restaurateur turned wine importer, dies aged 94
The founder of Berkmann Wine Cellars and a driving force in the evolution of Britain's wine trade, Joseph Berkmann, died two weeks ago at his home in St Tropez, aged 94. Honoured with the drinks business Lifetime Achievement Award in 2020, we…
French billionaire Olivier Goudet breaks silence on Treasury Wine Estates stake
The former JAB Holdings chief, Olivier Goudet, has said luxury demand will rebound as he bets on the Australian wine giant with a new 6.17% stake. The French billionaire who has become one of the biggest investors in Australian giant Treasury Wine…
France's ailing winemakers to get $60m in aid: EU farming chief
BRUSEELS – The EU will unlock €40 million (S$59.6 million) to help French winemakers struggling with US tariffs and falling demand, the bloc's farming chief Christophe Hansen said ahead of a major agricultural fair on Feb 25. Mr…
Where Fashion, Wellness, Global Flavors Meet: Milan's Latest Destinations
Milan continues to welcome an array of new destinations that blend fashion, wellness and gastronomy. From Noï fusion of Pilates and Japanese tea rituals on Via Pontida to the exotic flavors of Sushisamba at Torre Velasca, the city offers…
The Hamptons' Ultimate Coastal Contemporary Debuts at $32 Million as the Ultra-Luxury Market Gains Momentum
As the Hamptons' ultra-luxury sector accelerates—with sales above $20 million doubling year-over-year—an architecturally significant coastal contemporary estate has entered the market at $32 million. Located at 200 Rose Hill Road in…
This California winery has barely changed in 60 years - and it's never been more relevant
It's rare for a California winery to last for 64 years. It's even rarer for it to remain fundamentally unchanged during that span. Yet Ridge Vineyards is much the same as it was in the 1960s. Its labels still use the same distinctive…
Matson, Inc. (MATX) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Matson, Inc. (MATX) Q4 2025 Earnings Call February 24, 2026 4:30 PM EST Justin Schoenberg - Director of Investor Relations & Corporate Development Joel M. Wine - Executive VP & CFO Jacob Lacks - Wolfe Research, LLC Reed Seay - Stephens Inc.…
Nutritionist names two main foods to avoid to reduce risk of cancer
A nutritionist has named the two foods we should avoid more than any other if we want to reduce our risk of getting cancer. Nichole Andrews, a registered dietitian nutritionist who describes herself as ' the oncology dietician ' online, says she…
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