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forbes.com - Emily Cappiello - Luxury Wine Travel Is No Longer About Tasting More Wine
Luxury Wine Travel Is No Longer About Tasting More Wine
Forbes

WellFound Experiences includes yoga classes overlooking the vineyards. For years, the ideal trip to Napa or Sonoma followed a familiar formula: Pack as many winery visits as possible into a long weekend, squeeze in a reservation at a sought-after…

forbes.com - Katie Kelly Bell - Drink These 5 Iconic American Sparkling Wines For America's 250th
Drink These 5 Iconic American Sparkling Wines For America's 250th
Forbes

American sparkling wine has come a long way in the past few decades; indeed, today American winemakers are crafting award-winning critically acclaimed sparkling wines which is a tremendous feat given the fact that other nations have centuries of…

forbes.com - Michelle Williams - To Understand Georgian Wine, You Have To Understand Its Culture
To Understand Georgian Wine, You Have To Understand Its Culture
Forbes

Kakheti, Georgia: The Caucasus Mountains rise above vineyards that have produced wine in buried clay vessels for 8,000 years. Iago Bitarishvili, founder of Iago's Wine, steps into his marani — the Georgian word for wine cellar — and…

gazette.com - Teresa Farney - From orange wine to AI: Notes from Aspen
From orange wine to AI: Notes from Aspen
The Gazette

One of the highlights of June is attending the Food & Wine Classic in Aspen, and this year was no exception. We were especially excited to see several Colorado restaurant-industry luminaries sharing their expertise at the festival. The first…

thedrinksbusiness.com - Amelie Maurice-Jones - Saint Wine and Cru Wines join forces
Saint Wine and Cru Wines join forces
The Drinks Business

Australian fine wine distributors Saint Wine and Cru Wines have formed a new partnership to expand their national footprint, boost customer service and provide stronger representation for their producers. The agreement, which takes effect on 1 July…

thedrinksbusiness.com - Arabella Mileham - Westgarth Wines expands fine wine business into Europe with new hire
Westgarth Wines expands fine wine business into Europe with new hire
The Drinks Business

Californian-based fine wine retailer Westgarth Wines has appointed a new director of sales to lead its European expansion, after opening a London branch. The company, which is part of WineCap, has appointed Steve Weids as its new director of sales.

thedrinksbusiness.com - Amelie Maurice-Jones - 'We make a wine for that': Australia to relaunch national campaign
'We make a wine for that': Australia to relaunch national campaign
The Drinks Business

Australia's wine industry is preparing to roll out a renewed national marketing campaign this August as part of efforts to encourage greater domestic consumption of Australian wine. The initiative, centred on the message “We make a wine for…

thedrinksbusiness.com - Michael Huband - Indies to receive £250 for Bordeaux Wine Month
Indies to receive £250 for Bordeaux Wine Month
The Drinks Business

Applications to participate in Bordeaux Wine Month this September have opened, with independent wine merchants receiving support to celebrate the best of the region. From 1–30 September, Bordeaux Wine Month returns for its ninth edition…

t3.com - Bethan Morgan - Tower takes on Ninja with its very own slushie maker, and it can even make frozen wine
Tower takes on Ninja with its very own slushie maker, and it can even make frozen wine
T3

Tower has launched the Slushie Fusion, its 5-in-1 Frozen Drinks Maker. Priced at £279.99, the Tower Slushie Fusion has five drink pre-sets, a generous 2.6-litre capacity, and a sleek LED display. If you're looking for an appliance to make…

thedrinksbusiness.com - Patrick Schmitt - The finest rosé wines money can buy
The finest rosé wines money can buy
The Drinks Business

Yes, fine pink wine exists – and Patrick Schmitt MW has selected a handful of the finest, all of which earned top scores in this year's Global Rosé Masters. Be warned, though: these wines aren't cheap, ranging from £60 to almost…

thedrinksbusiness.com - Ron Emler - Constellation's wine and spirits sales down nearly 50%
Constellation's wine and spirits sales down nearly 50%
The Drinks Business

Constellation Brands' first quarter results, although soft, provided some cheer and beat analysts' forecasts. Beer is up, wine and spirits were considerably down and Tequila is well and truly stealing the show. Net sales for Constellation Brands…

bocaratonobserver.com - Far Niente Wine Dinner
Far Niente Wine Dinner
bocaratonobserver.com

Experience an unforgettable evening of exceptional wine and cuisine as we journey through the renowned vineyards of Far Niente. Experience an unforgettable evening of exceptional wine and cuisine as we journey through the renowned vineyards of Far…

cityam.com - Libby Brodie - Thirsty work! Here are 6 great ways to invest in wine
Thirsty work! Here are 6 great ways to invest in wine
City AM

So, you enjoy wine and are curious about getting more involved but don't own a vineyard? Not a problem. There are plenty of ways to experience viticulture aside from just drinking it. English wine producer Folc have opened to public investment on…

forbes.com - Terri Williams - Luxury Pool Design Trends To Elevate Your Backyard Entertaining
Luxury Pool Design Trends To Elevate Your Backyard Entertaining
Forbes

Summertime is synonymous with outdoor living and hosting. Many homeowners are incorporating outdoor entertaining trends in their backyard designs to create beautiful, comfortable, and functional spaces. Houzz recently revealed 4 vacation-inspired…

forbes.com - Jill Barth - How Freemark Abbey Carries Its Judgment Of Paris Legacy Into A New Era
How Freemark Abbey Carries Its Judgment Of Paris Legacy Into A New Era
Forbes

Freemark Abbey, Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon In 1976, a panel of French judge ranked California wines at the top in both the red and white categories. The event, now known as the Judgment of Paris, put Napa Valley on the world stage. Freemark…

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