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Ultimate guide to retiring to France - from €2 wine and HUGE cheap country homes
IF you like a slower pace of life, lots of sunshine and great food and wine, why not spend your retirement in beautiful France? Your pension will go a long way as the country has lower cost of living than the UK. In parts of France, you can get a…
The co-founder of Chicago's influential Alinea is opening a Napa Valley wine bar
When Nick Kokonas went from day trading to opening Alinea in Chicago, one of the country's most acclaimed and influential restaurants, he had no restaurant industry experience. When he founded Tock, the reservation system that swept through fine…
Are Americans turning to homegrown wines as tariffs bite?
US wine consumption is falling, but shifting trade policy and pricing pressures are reshaping buying habits. As tariffs disrupt imports, producers and buyers are reassessing the balance between domestic and international bottles. Kathleen Willcox…
Italy to lift ban on making dealcoholised wines
Several Italian producers at ProWein 2026 shared their excitement with the drinks business over an anticipated law change that will see a prohibition on the production of dealcoholised wines in Italy overturned. Until now, Italian producers have…
Virgin Wines grows sales and share in contracting online market
Direct-to-consumer retailer Virgin Wines has published modest revenue gains alongside strong customer growth. Investment in acquisition, partnerships and technology has continued as the group builds momentum into the second half of the year. Virgin…
Ireland drink calculator tells how long you need to wait after pints, wine, gin
St Patrick's Day is finally here, with many people enjoying an extra day off work to celebrate. But as the festivities wind down, drivers are being reminded of the dangers of getting behind the wheel the morning after drinking. Gardai have warned…
How AI-powered personalisation is boosting wine sales
A webinar earlier this month explored how AI-powered personalisation is helping the drinks trade by reducing the uncertainty of buying wine online. The digital event, run by AI-driven drinks software provider Preferabli – and moderated by db…
Sotheby's Hong Kong wine retail space gets a facelift
The auction house is set to open a new retail concept in Hong Kong, positioning it as a hub for client acquisition and market testing, as it targets wealthy collectors amid a softening fine wine market. Joyce Yip finds out more. Sotheby's Hong Kong…
28 Years Later, Jason Statham's Debut Crime Thriller Aged Like Fine Wine
Jason Statham is synonymous with bruising action and steely charisma. From the slick car chases of The Transporter franchise to the hard-hitting mayhem of The Beekeeper and A Working Man, Statham has spent the last two decades cementing his status…
Wine Chronicles: Syrah and Pinot Noir - A Blend Worth Testing
Summary: Today Dan Berger explores the idea of blending syrah and pinot noir, using AI and research to trace examples in both Napa Valley and Australia's Hunter Valley. He points to Australian winemaker Maurice O'Shea's early 20th century…
Wine Country casino to open three restaurants, hire 430 workers amid $1 billion expansion
Graton Resort & Casino has ambitions to become the North Bay's largest private employer, with plans to hire 430 workers this year. The Rohnert Park hotel, gambling and restaurant complex is in the midst of a $1 billion, multi-year expansion and…
Wines of Hungary ramps up consumer visibility to drive growth in China and South Korea
Entering its third year in mainland China and South Korea, Wines of Hungary shifts focus from market entry to consumer-facing activation – boosting awareness across on-trade, retail and e-commerce to build sustainable demand and strengthen…
A robust future? Why Brazil's 'bitter' coffee is thriving as the climate crisis hits global crops
When the Paiter Suruí community expelled the last invaders of their land in 1981, they faced a divisive decision. Should they keep the coffee plantations left by the colonisers? Some destroyed them because of the death and violence contact…
7 best supermarket whiskies in 2026, according to industry experts
Bankhall single malt Read review Glenmorangie the original 12 years old single malt whisky Read review Laphroaig 10 Year Old Read review Smokeshead Islay single malt scotch whisky Read review Michter's small batch Kentucky straight bourbon whisky…
Two more Wall Street giants flee blue states as they head South
READ MORE: California wine industry struggles with soaring costs Two major companies have become the latest to shift operations away from traditional blue-state business hubs - highlighting the growing pull of the US Sun Belt. Yamaha Motor…
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