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Expert says this £10 Aldi wine is like something you'd find in a bar
It is the wine industry's worst-kept secret that some of the best bottles of plonk hail from Aldi. The budget supermarket has won prestigious awards at both the Decanter World Wine Awards and International Wine & Spirit Competition, with its…
Corona brewer says shoppers are going for cheaper beer and wine, as it grows more cautious on demand
Shares of Constellation Brands were down after hours Wednesday after the beer and wine producer said it pulled a longer-term forecast, citing an “evolving socioeconomic backdrop and limited near-term visibility” as consumers seek out…
This Shoreditch wine bar will soon serve Britain's greatest toasties
Us Londoners are lucky to have become accustomed to elevated versions of classic fast foods. Gourmet pizzas, burgers made bougie and Michelin-starred chips are nothing new to the Big Smoke's culinary scene. In recent years, the humble sandwich has…
My favorite Wine Country addition to the Top 100 Restaurants list
This week, the full 2026 list of the Chronicle's Top 100 Bay Area Restaurants dropped, with some Wine Country additions. Notably, they were all in one city, and not one most people would guess: Sonoma. This year's list newcomers were Enclos, which…
LVMH exits India wine production
LVMH's wine and spirits division is ending local production in India after more than a decade of making Chandon sparkling wine in the country. Sula Vineyards will acquire the winery as part of its expansion into wine tourism. Having expanded over…
How I finally learned to love non-alcoholic wines - by a drinks expert
We do love a drink in the UK – after work, at weddings, parties, sporting events and funerals – as it's how we like to celebrate and commiserate. However, the latest figures show that more of us are calling time on how much we drink.
Benchmark Drinks launches brand to reset wine category
Benchmark Drinks has launched a new wine brand, All (Good) Things, aiming to revive the struggling mid-priced category with high-quality, affordable wines sourced from renowned cool-climate regions. At a time when the wine industry is grappling…
Yorkshire vineyards unite to launch regional wine trail
A group of 10 vineyards across Yorkshire has come together to launch the Yorkshire Wine Trail, a new initiative aimed at supporting wine tourism and promoting regional wine experiences. The trail, which officially launched on 31 March, brings…
New Orleans fine dining restaurant, hotel bar named some of US's best in Food & Wine's 2026 list
New Orleans was named among the best U.S. cities for food and drink in Food & Wine's latest awards, with a famed French Quarter hotel bar and a Michelin-starred Warehouse District institution spotlighted as some of the best in the country. The…
Netflix's 10/10 Crime Thriller Masterpiece Series Is Aging Like Fine Wine
While Netflix has plenty of great thriller shows for viewers to choose from, the streaming service boasts one particular two-season masterpiece that only gets better with each passing year. From the recent psychological thriller Something Very Bad…
Wine and vinyl bar launches in Notting Hill
Sova, a new wine and vinyl bar specialising in low-intervention and skin-contact wines from eastern and central Europe, has launched in Notting Hill. Sova, located just a stone's throw from Portobello Road, officially opened yesterday (Wednesday 8…
Alcohol-free drinks are on the rise. Here's what's new on menus
The colour in my drink is a rich golden yellow. I raise the glass and breathe in the scent of ripe apples. My first sip tastes surprisingly dry, with a pronounced, stimulating acidity, followed by subtle tannins. Although this sounds like a wine…
The very best wine pairings for steak and fine cuts of meat
Liverpool Street Chophouse & Tavern is not a place for small plates. The portions are generous, the menus come in a reassuringly bold red with gold lettering, the wines are decanted and the atmosphere harkens back to a time when long, bottle-strewn…
How are Italian white wine appellations differentiating themselves?
With Vinitaly 2026 kicking off this weekend, Sarah Neish finds out what key Italian consorzi are prioritising for their white wines, to help buyers and sommeliers cherry-pick the perfect fit for their customers. This Sunday 12 April sees the launch…
Arts Ahead: Artemis II crew splashes down and, closer to home, weekend brings arts market, wine tasting
The launch of Artemis II and, 10 days later, the mission's return from the other side of the moon, the farthest any four human beings have ever ventured away from the earth, has kept the world enraptured. Excited, though poorly informed, I tuned…
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