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'I don't care': Why this tech founder is launching a Napa wine brand despite the industry crisis
On the first day in his new Napa Valley home, set on a 44-acre, run-down vineyard estate, Nick Kokonas was pacing around in a robe, questioning what he had just done. “I got here and was like, ‘Holy s—, I don't know where to…
Oregon sparkling wine producers unite, signaling a new era for the industry
OREGON, USA — Oregon winemakers are gaining international attention for something beyond the state's signature pinot noir: sparkling wine. More than 45 traditional-method sparkling wine producers have joined forces to create Method Oregon, a…
Wine experts reveal the 7 best supermarket rosés perfect for sunny spring days
Studio by Miraval rosé Read review Screaming Devil Côtes de Provence rosé Read review Maison Mariselle Sainte-Victoire rosé Read review Sainsbury's Taste the Difference Île-de-Beauté rosé Read review…
Argentines once drank 90 liters of wine a year. Now they're down to 15 - and 1,100 vineyards have already closed
Argentina's once thriving wine industry is facing its worst crisis in more than 15 years, with record-low domestic consumption, dwindling exports and low-yielding crops. Against this sobering reality, hundreds of wine enthusiasts still gathered…
Moldova's quiet wine revolution
With a long winemaking history, distinctive grape varieties and a developing wine tourism sector, Moldova is perfectly placed to win over new consumers. Wine is not simply an agricultural product in Moldova – it is an intrinsic element of…
Chinese Embassy offered wine to Muslim councillors who don't drink
The Chinese Embassy offered bottles of wine to two Tower Hamlets councillors ahead its planned move to Tower Hill. The embassy tried to gift the wine to Aspire Party councillor Iqbal Hossain, who chairs the development committee, and Labour…
A New Soho Pub Will Serve Stargazy Pie, Guinness, and English Wines - No Reservations Required
Dean's from the King team opens this month Dean's from the King team opens this month Nadia Chaudhury is a born-and-raised New Yorker who is the deputy editor for Eater's Northeast region and Eater New York, was the former Eater Austin editor for…
Netflix greenlights Wine Country-set romantic comedy series
Wine Country's vineyards are taking center stage in Netflix's latest romantic comedy series. “Uncorked” will follow an established-yet-self-destructive winemaker as she returns to Napa Valley for her craft and a second chance at love…
How Santa Ynez Valley Became California's Most Interesting Wine Region
These days, the simplest way to taste the best wine being made in the Santa Ynez Valley is to visit the former Liquid Farm tasting room way out in Lompoc, one of the farthest reaches of Santa Barbara County. There, in a cluttered, out-of-use space…
We're on a mission to discover the best wines under £15
The Global Wine Masters is thrilled to announce its second-ever competition dedicated to a price point – The Global Under £15 Masters. While it's exciting to assess, enjoy and promote top-end drinks, the majority of wine sold worldwide…
First Cape grows against the odds in UK wine aisles
First Cape has strengthened its position as the number one South African wine brand in UK grocery, posting 20% year-on-year growth despite a broader decline in the category. According to the latest Nielsen data, the brand's performance comes as it…
Pairing wine with spicy food at London restaurants KOL and Gunpowder
Wine and spice make for a tricky duo. Traditionally we are taught that an off-dry white is an excellent pairing to soothe the heat, but this isn't always the right call. I went to KOL and Gunpowder to find out how to best pair wine and spice. KOL…
Common Sense Reform: NYS Greenlights Limited Retail-to-Retail Wine and Liquor Purchases
Common-Sense Reform Eases Burden on Small Businesses & Supports Neighborhood Retailers Across New York State. SLA Issues Guidance on New Law for Retailers. Until this point in time, bars and restaurants have had to solely depend on wine, beer, and…
WinesGB names new comms and marketing head
WinesGB has appointed Kirsty Rushby from the Co-op, as it new head of communications and marketing at an important time for the domestic wine industry. Rushby, who beat more than 450 candidates to the role, will head up the trade body's marketing…
Marlborough winegrowers brace for challenging years ahead
New Zealand's largest wine region is bracing for a prolonged downturn, with growers cutting production and facing mounting financial pressure. Some industry leaders warn the road back to profitability will be slow, despite signs of global demand.
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