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Wine Time: Wines that go beyond bubbles
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Wine lovers can tell the time of year just by the profusion of sparkling wines on the shelves. And who can resist them while ogling all the prettily wrapped panettone and stollen cakes? Nevertheless, we…
Denver wine shop to close after nearly 15 years amid industry pressures
DENVER — One of the busiest weeks for liquor stores will also be one of the last for a longtime Denver business. Baker Wine & Spirits on Broadway, co-owned by Timmy Martin, is set to close its doors sometime in January after nearly 15 years…
Experts reveal the best supermarket champagne and sparkling wine for New Year's Eve
Graham Beck pinot noir rosé 2018/19 Read review M&S Collection St Gall champagne brut Read review Les Pionniers vintage champagne brut 2013 Read review Tesco English sparkling wine Read review Roche Lacour cuvée de réserve…
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Look for These Two Words on a California Wine Label for Superb Bottles
California has a wealth of historic vineyards, some planted as far back as the 1800s. Ancient vines, most winemakers feel, can impart a different sort of character to wine — perhaps a deeper, wilder flavor, possibly less polished but more…
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This Centuries-old Tuscan Village Is Home to the Best Wine Resort in Italy-With Idyllic Vineyards, Wine-based Spa Treatments, and Olive Groves
A bottle of wine is a common welcome amenity at luxury hotels around the world, but how many hotels can offer guests wine from their very own vineyards? That's exactly what awaits guests staying at Borgo San Felice, an albergo diffuso and member of…
Chappell Roan says she 'doesn't condone' the 'insane shit' 'Red Wine Supernova' inspiration Brigitte Bardot stood for
Chappell Roan has clarified her position on the late Brigitte Bardot's controversial views, saying she “doesn't condone” Bardot's beliefs despite namechecking her in the lyrics of ‘Red Wine Supernova'. READ MORE: Chappell Roan…
From $3 Economy Wine To $1,200 First Class Champagne-What Airlines Actually Pay Per Bottle
A FlyerTalk thread asked a question that is the ultimate in first world problems, and doesn't even matter for the passenger expereince: What do you think Japan Airlines pays per bottle for Salon? And the person asking guessed $100. It's going to be…
How We'll Eat in 2026: Food Forecasters Predict More Caution and More Crunch
The way we ate in 2025 was a wild ride, a time to take chances on unexpected flavors and drink cold-foam matcha lattes and dip everything in sauce. While many Americans agonized over the price of beef, others spent like crazy on A5 Wagyu. Classic…
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The Forces That Shaped Whiskey Trends in 2025, According to Industry Experts
Whiskey producers faced economic headwinds in 2025, but consumers benefited. Slowing category growth, tariffs, and declining craft spirits sales stood in contrast to a buyer's market that delivered broader selection, more flavors, and greater value…
Letters to the Editor | Dec. 30, 2025
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... I'd love to see data on how many locally based citizens such as our schoolteachers, households with both parents working, service people and city employees are able to afford the high rents in all the high…
The latest country to adopt the euro gets ready for change amid excitement and worry
Bulgarian banks, businesses and shoppers were preparing this week to say goodbye to the lev currency ahead of a move to adopt the euro on January 1, a long-awaited milestone met with excitement, scepticism and, in some corners, anger. Bulgaria, a…
Meera Syal, Gabby Logan and Richard Osman among new year honours in arts and media
The creator of some of British television's most beloved sitcoms, a Match of the Day presenter and a Chuckle Brother are among the figures from the arts and media to be recognised in the new year honours list. Roy Clarke, who created some of the…
Best Champagne to pop at midnight
Sign up for our free weekly newsletter for hot deals, best buys and expert reviews I would like to be emailed about offers, event and updates from Evening Standard. Read our privacy notice. I admit it. I'm a Champagne snob. Prosecco ? Most of the…
How Wall Street gets its gifting done
Work schedules don't always have much sympathy for holiday plans — especially the notoriously grueling hours of the finance industry. When it comes to carving out time for gifting, some Wall Streeters opt to outsource the task, while others…
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Chappell Roan Says She Doesn't 'Condone' Brigitte Bardot's Views After Paying Tribute to the Late Star: 'Very Disappointing
Chappell Roan posted a tribute to Brigitte Bardot on her Instagram story, but one day later she condemned the late actress' politics “I did not know all that insane s--- Ms. Bardot stood for obvs I do not condone this,” Roan shared in…
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