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North Lincolnshire vineyard plans wine tasting facility
A small wine tasting facility could be coming to North Lincolnshire. A vineyard has applied to convert some of its existing storage space into a facility to sample its wines. Wressle Vineyard Ltd has applied for permission to convert existing…
This major Bay Area city didn't have a decent wine bar - until now
A major Bay Area city just got its first wine bar. Village opened on Wednesday in Vallejo, serving wines from unheralded Northern California regions, housemade nonalcoholic drinks and affordable bar food, along with DJ sets. It's the sort of place…
UK to pay highest wine tax in Europe
Alcohol duty will now rise by 3.66%, pushing the UK to the top of Europe's wine tax league and adding fresh pressure on pubs, producers and consumers alike. The UK will now begin paying the highest wine taxes in Europe, according to reports…
Flooded by cheap Chinese goods, Latin America is fighting back to protect its industries
HONG KONG -- HONG KONG (AP) — China has been flooding Latin American markets with low-priced exports, especially autos and e-commerce goods, as its exporters adjust to U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs and geopolitical moves. The world's…
'Dry January' turns into 'damp Monday' for Waitrose shoppers, grocer reports
News from The City, market updates plus comment and analysis from our business desk I would like to be emailed about offers, event and updates from Evening Standard. Read our privacy notice. So-called “dry January' turned into “damp…
Krewe of Cork parades Friday in the French Quarter
French Quarter construction isn't much to toast to, but roadwork has caused the extension of the parade route of the Krewe of Cork, and that's worth raising a glass. The krewe of local hospitality professionals, vintners and wine industry people…
Vibrant market town is one of UK's 'best places to live' and a 'foodie heaven
A flourishing market town in Lancashire has been crowned one of Britain's 'best places to live' for 2026, and one glimpse within its borders reveals precisely why it's earned such prestigious recognition. Dubbed a 'must-visit food heaven', this…
'Birdbath'
The Lights Are Still On in Venezuela After the ouster of President Nicolás Maduro, some residents fear that one unelected despot has been swapped for another. Everyone's done something good that's hidden—the opposite of a dark secret.
'Dry January' turns into 'damp Monday' for Waitrose shoppers, grocer reports
So-called “dry January' turned into “damp Monday” mid-month when shoppers started adding alcohol back into their baskets, a supermarket has reported. Waitrose said the month appeared to be not so dry after all, naming January…
Ancestral Chilean vineyards seek investors amid generational shift
As senior growers step back, Chile's old-vine vineyards are coming onto the market, creating new opportunities for international investors and winemakers. A generational transition is underway in Chile's wine industry, with a number of senior grape…
Flooded by cheap Chinese goods, Latin America is fighting back to protect its industries
China has been flooding Latin American markets with low-priced exports, especially autos and e-commerce goods, as its exporters adjust to U.S. President Donald Trump 's tariffs and geopolitical moves. The world's second-largest economy has become a…
The signs you have a secret alcohol problem: DR MAX PEMBERTON
How much do you drink? And I don't mean what you might tell your GP during a check-up, but the actual, honest amount you consume each week. For many people, these are two very different figures. Last week, a major survey revealed something that…
Small invertebrates power big ambitions at Viñedos Orgánicos Emiliana
Chile's Viñedos Orgánicos Emiliana won Best Organic Initiative at The Green Awards 2025 thanks to its large-scale introduction of vermicompost. “Team worm – here we go!” It may not be the most glamorous rallying…
Who Loves Turbulence, Airplane Food and the Middle Seat? They Do.
Passengers don't need much of a reminder that the golden age of commercial aviation is well behind us. Climate change has worsened some types of turbulence, meal service has shrunk to the size of a snack box and airlines have crammed in seats. And…
We moved to the Canary Islands but now miss UK after finding issues
Taking early retirement and leaving the soggy British winters behind forever is an impossible dream for many of us. But designers Richard and Tarnya Norse-Evans managed to do just that when they sold their business and relocated to the Canary…
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