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theguardian.com - David Williams - New grapes, old vines, lower alcohol - wine trends to watch in 2025
New grapes, old vines, lower alcohol - wine trends to watch in 2025
The Guardian

Although I might like to think of fashion in wine being all about style, quality and discovery, the fact is that trends are often shaped by wider economic and political factors that have little to do with taste. Take the mini boom enjoyed by…

dailymail.co.uk - Alanah Khosla - The rise of English sparkling wine: UK winemakers rival Champagne
The rise of English sparkling wine: UK winemakers rival Champagne
Mail Online

English sparkling is gaining recognition in the UK and in international markets READ MORE: Pubs are ditching nuts and crisps for Michelin-style food to entice customers to recoup costs from sober Gen Z With its Champagne region, France has ruled…

express.co.uk - Lauran O'Toole - The beautiful European city that's 'Little Paris' where a bottle of wine costs just £5
The beautiful European city that's 'Little Paris' where a bottle of wine costs just £5
Express.co.uk

Bucharest makes for a very affordable city break A charming city often referred to as ‘Little Paris' thanks to its French inspired architecture is the perfect affordable city break getaway. Bucharest, Romania's capital city, has gorgeous…

express.co.uk - Jennie Buzaglo - BBC Last of the Summer Wine's Michael Bates and Bill Owen feud exposed
BBC Last of the Summer Wine's Michael Bates and Bill Owen feud exposed
Express.co.uk

Channel 5 's documentary about the sitcom Last of the Summer Wine shed light on a significant conflict between stars Michael Bates and Bill Owen, rooted in their differing political beliefs. Last of the Summer Wine quickly won over audiences when…

winknews.com - Maddie Herron - Naples Winter Wine Festival kicks off to support Collier County children
Naples Winter Wine Festival kicks off to support Collier County children
WINK News

The Naples Winter Wine Festival, one of the largest charity wine auctions globally, is set to begin at the Ritz-Carlton in Naples on Saturday. The event aims to raise funds for underprivileged children in Collier County. The auction will kick off…

cbsnews.com - Are wineries worried about US Surgeon General's alcohol warning? | The Answer
Are wineries worried about US Surgeon General's alcohol warning? | The Answer
CBS News

From wildfires to supply chain issues to a shrinking customer base, California's wine industry has seen its fair share of challenges in recent years. But the U.S. Surgeon General recently warned about the dangers of alcohol. So are wineries…

globalnews.ca - Uday Rana - Why is it so hard to buy booze from another province? Blame trade barriers
Why is it so hard to buy booze from another province? Blame trade barriers
Global News

Part of Ottawa's response to the threats of tariffs by U.S. President Donald Trump so far has been to vow to work on easing interprovincial trade barriers. Story continues below advertisement Some experts say one sector where consumers often feel…

forbes.com - Leslie Kelly - Here's Why Winter Is The Best Time To Visit Seattle's Pike Place Market
Here's Why Winter Is The Best Time To Visit Seattle's Pike Place Market
Forbes

The summer crush of tourists has cleared, which makes it prime season for visiting celebrated restaurants, producers, artists and vendors. Here's a few spots you should include on a tour of this photogenic landmark. During the summer months, this…

abcnews.go.com -  ELLEN KNICKMEYER Associated Press - Ukrainian winemaker, US vets team up on a mission: showing the best of Ukraine, one glass at a time
Ukrainian winemaker, US vets team up on a mission: showing the best of Ukraine, one glass at a time
ABC News

MONTCLAIR, Va. -- In a wine shop an hour outside of Washington, owner Arthur Lampros sampled a wine from a part of the world that was totally new to him, racking his brain to pin down the tastes on his tongue. Was there a body of water near the…

wtae.com - ELLEN KNICKMEYER - Ukrainian winemaker and US veterans team up, a glass at a time
Ukrainian winemaker and US veterans team up, a glass at a time
WTAE

Updated: 5:59 PM EST Jan 25, 2025 Ukrainian winemaker and US veterans team up, a glass at a time Updated: 5:59 PM EST Jan 25, 2025 Central coast companies blending to create *** first for the wine industry. The very first low carbon footprint paper…

napavalleyregister.com - Patricia Damery - Letter: The over-pumping of Napa's groundwater
Letter: The over-pumping of Napa's groundwater
The Napa Valley Register

Michelle Benvenuto's Letter to the Editor (executive director of the Winegrowers of Napa County) explained how the wine industry works for water security using some of the latest technology to monitor dryness, irrigation, and reuse water. Yet, if…

bbc.co.uk - Don Mort - Headingley: locals object to extended hours for Otley Run bar - BBC News
Headingley: locals object to extended hours for Otley Run bar - BBC News
BBC

An MP, councillors, police and residents have objected to a wine bar's application to extend its opening hours. Arcadia Ale and Wine Bar in Headingley is on the route of the Otley Run pub crawl and wants to serve drinks until midnight on Fridays…

independent.co.uk - Ellen Knickmeyer - Ukrainian winemaker, US vets team up on a mission: showing the best of Ukraine, one glass at a time
Ukrainian winemaker, US vets team up on a mission: showing the best of Ukraine, one glass at a time
The Independent

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which…

napavalleyfocus.substack.com - Under the Hood: Napa Valley's Economic Reckoning
Under the Hood: Napa Valley's Economic Reckoning
Napa Valley Features

Having endured fires in our own region and felt the power of global support, our hearts are with those impacted by the Los Angeles County fires. Napa Valley Features will donate 10% of all new paid subscriptions through January to aid relief…

mercurynews.com - Jovi Dai - How many Bay Area migrants face deportation under Trump immigration crackdown?
How many Bay Area migrants face deportation under Trump immigration crackdown?
The Mercury News

Farmworkers weed rows of romaine lettuce outside of Holtville in Imperial County in 2022. (Carolyn Cole/Los Angeles Times/TNS) President Trump's promised crackdown on illegal immigration threatens deportation for millions of immigrants living in…

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