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As California's Wine Industry Struggles, Some Lodi Grape Growers Pivot to New Crops | KQED
But when California's wine industry began bottoming out over the past few years, driven by what growers say is the worst industry storm they have seen in their lifetimes, the family started looking at different options. “Where the industry…
The World's Best Gins According To The 2026 International Wine & Spirit Competition
Gin and tonic mixed cocktail drinks various selection garnish bartender bar background fashion trendy For years, the story of great gin was mostly a British one. A handful of storied distilleries, a few classic recipes, and a category that largely…
The World's Best Rums According To The 2026 International Wine & Spirit Competition
Rum barrels, Brandons, Barbados. The International Wine & Spirit Competition (IWSC) has named its Gold Outstanding medal winners for 2026, and the message is hard to miss: premium rum has arrived, but its heart still beats in the Caribbean. Out of…
Virgin Wines says profits knocked by taxes and cautious consumers
News from The City, market updates plus comment and analysis from our business desk I would like to be emailed about offers, event and updates from Evening Standard. Read our privacy notice. Virgin Wines has said it is grappling with higher alcohol…
Virgin Wines Shares Hit 16-Month Low on Earnings Forecast Miss
London-listed shares were down 13% at 29 pence in early afternoon trading, their lowest level since February 2025. They are currently down 53% over the year to date. The company said Friday that it expects to report revenue for the year ending July…
Nightly glass of wine may not be as harmless as many people think, study suggests
A new study is challenging the conventional wisdom that a small, daily dose of alcohol might be good for your health. The research, published in the Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs, suggests that the safest amount of alcohol to consume is…
Liquidity Wines new Estate Rosé of Pinot Noir is a perfect summer wine
Fresh, bright, and easy to love, Liquidity's latest rosé is made for sunny afternoons on the patio. At Liquidity Wines, the view over Vaseux Lake and McIntyre Bluff is reason enough to linger, but this season, the rosé gives guests…
Women of Wine: Carolyn Wente Meet & Greet & Wine Tasting at Shooters Waterfront
× Credit: Shooters Waterfront Join Shooters Waterfront and its FREE Women of Wine Series this month featuring Carolyn Wente of Wente Vineyards. Guests will learn about Wente Vineyards, the family owned Livermore Valley winery known for…
Vines & Vittles: Now might be a good time to consider wine futures
In West By Golly Virginia, I have been given the moniker by friends and foes alike as THE State Wino. Of course, I wear that designation as a badge of honor. So, it always comes as a shock and embarrassment when folks consider me a wine expert. I…
10 things to look for when drinking rosé wine
So, what makes a good rosé? Such is the diversity of the category today, there's no simple, single answer. Nevertheless, Patrick Schmitt MW has listed 10 things to consider when drinking pink wine – including his views on sweetness…
Meghan Markle serves up her signature wines in more than $100K worth of jewelry
Nothing pairs with rosé like $100,000 in jewels. Meghan Markle dripped in Cartier, Lorraine Schwartz and Jennifer Meyer to promote her As Ever lifestyle brand's wine collection in a new Instagram Reel on Thursday, layering on gold and…
Meghan promotes her As Ever wine in slick new Instagram video
Why didn't the King take action against Andrew? Investigative reporter Mark Hookham answers YOUR questions in this week's Palace Confidential newsletter. Sign up HERE to learn the truth READ MORE: Six hidden details in Meghan Markle's latest drop…
College Grads vs. AI; Lodi Vineyards Pivot to New Crops; Fresno Students Head to Clarinet 'Olympics' | KQED
New grads contend with AI's impact on their future. Then, we visit the vineyards powering California's struggling wine industry. Over the past few weeks, several college commencement speakers who praised artificial intelligence were booed by…
The GlenAllachie's Latest Single Malt Spent Time In Some Of Sherry's Rarest Casks
The GlenAllachie Masters of Wood 19-year-old Ex-Solera Sherry Cask Matured Single Malt Whisky For whisky lovers, age statements tend to grab the headlines. But sometimes the story is less about how long a whisky matured and more about where it…
AP Was There: 1975 summit at French castle plants seed for future G7 club of wealthy nations
EDITOR'S NOTE: When U.S. President Gerald Ford and leaders of five other leading democracies gathered for talks at a castle outside Paris on Nov. 15, 1975, they planted the seed for what subsequently became the Group of Seven nations. The initial…
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