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New type of Bordeaux wine to gain official status as result of climate pressure
Bordeaux's wine industry has historically adapted to consumer habits. In the 1970s the region leaned towards white, but by the 2000s was famed for powerful oak-aged reds. Now it's turning to a much older form of red with a name familiar to…
UK paying highest wine taxes in Europe after Reeves raid
The UK will start paying the highest wine taxes in Europe from Sunday, in a fresh blow for Britain's ailing pubs. Alcohol duty will rise by 3.66pc under changes announced by the Chancellor at her Budget, increasing the cost of a bottle of…
Wine and spirits firms to hike prices when alcohol duty rises tomorrow
Wine and spirits bosses have warned that they have 'no choice but to increase prices' to stay afloat as alcohol duty rises come into force. Chancellor Rachel Reeves ' hike on alcohol duty in the autumn budget means that the tax on alcoholic drinks…
Are these the best low-alcohol wines to help you avoid a hangover?
You've heard of session ales – they taste just like a normal beer, but with a lower alcohol content – but have you heard of session wines? Wine is typically between 11% and 15% ABV, which can be a bit too punchy for many occasions.
Muhoozi Kainerugaba: Uganda's army chief who threatened to castrate Bobi Wine
A fiery tweeter who is in charge of Uganda's military, Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba is decried by his critics as being in the middle of an unholy trinity, or alliance, of three men who rule the East African nation with an iron fist. Kainerugaba, the son…
UK will pay the highest wine taxes in Europe from Sunday
A bottle of 14.5% ABV red wine will see its duty increase by 14p under the changes The UK will overtake Finland as the country with the highest wine taxes in Europe from Sunday. The change is seen as yet another blow to Britain's struggling pubs…
Aperitivo by Carta is a new women-owned, all-day café and wine bar in the West Village
The West Village has a new day-to-night hangout that understands exactly how New Yorkers like to move through a day. Aperitivo by Carta, the latest concept from the women-led team behind Bedford Street's Carta Wine Bar, is now open at 101 West 10th…
Good food, better value: Wine bars in Singapore up their game
SINGAPORE – Mr Tan Ying Hsien, Singapore's first Master of Wine, has had more than a few glasses in his career. Some in bars, most at home among friends. One drink, however, sticks out in his memory, and not for the quality of its grapes.
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St. Charles Library program explores the secrets of the wine world
Join Sommelier Timothy Campbell at the St. Charles Public Library for a fun and fact-filled exploration of the history of wine and recent changes in the world of wine. “Secrets of the Wine World” is Thursday, Feb. 5 at 7 p.m. in the…
Great idea' or 'childish'- reaction to wine bar banning Labour councillors
Labour councillors were barred from Plonkers Wine Bar, in Cumberland Street, in protest against York Council charging yearly for pavement licences costing £350 to renew. Owner Steve Wood told the Local Democracy Reporting Service (LDRS) he…
UK alcohol duty set to rise from tomorrow - here's how much more you'll pay
Bosses in the wine and spirits industry have issued a stark warning that companies 'have no choice but to increase prices' to survive as alcohol duty rises take effect. Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced in November's autumn budget that alcohol…
Booze bosses warn prices will rise as alcohol duty increase comes into force
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. Wine and spirits bosses have warned that firms…
Cost of pint to rise under new alcohol duty changes
Wine and spirits industry leaders have issued a stark warning that businesses 'have no choice but to increase prices' to remain viable, as a significant rise in alcohol duty takes effect. The increase, confirmed by Chancellor Rachel Reeves in…
These 5 Boston restaurants received all-alcohol licenses under new legislation
Boston's Licensing Board this week approved the first batch of restaurant and bar applications seeking to transfer their beer and wine licenses for a coveted all-alcohol license. The department, which doles out food and beverage licenses to the…
The best bars and nightlife in Rome
There's plenty to do when the sun sets on the Eternal City. Many of the best bars are found in the Centro Storico, from a wine bar with more than 1,500 bottles on offer, to a chic cocktail bar overlooking the Spanish Steps. Other neighbourhoods can…
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