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Thoughtful Holiday Housewarming Presents When A Bottle Of Wine Won't Cut It
Discover the best thoughtful housewarming presents for the holiday season—from chic personalized picks to stylish home essentials—perfect for hosts, new homeowners, and anyone settling into a fresh space. Heading to Christmas dinner…
The rise of Welsh wines
“Here's a tip: don't use the term ‘British wine' unless you really know what it means,” said Susy Atkins in The Telegraph. When talking about “home-grown grapes”, the distinction between English and Welsh wine is…
We blind taste-tested every supermarket mulled wine - and found a clear winner
This year's selection of supermarket Christmas food has all the classics we've come to enjoy, from mince pies to decadent desserts, and of course, mulled wine. Additionally, we have also collated the best supermarket wines, best supermarket…
I know which supermarket sells the best mulled wine - it's only £4.50 a bottle
EVEN though it's easy to make your own mulled wine – it's nice to buy a bottle and side-step the faff and enjoy the festivities. It originated in ancient Rome where it was used to combat the cold and evolved over the years becoming a popular…
I found cheapest mulled wine and best mince pie in underrated Christmas market
Let's be honest: mulled wine now averages £6 in London - the highest it's ever been. So would you believe me if I picked up a huge cup of proper, warming mulled wine for just £4.50, right in central London? Columbia Road is best known…
California's most influential wine producers identified
A new analysis highlights the producers shaping California's wine landscape, revealing how heritage estates, large-scale operators and emerging boutique wineries influence the state's dominant position in US winemaking. A newly released analysis…
Where to drink wine in London with a touch of old-fashioned glamour
It is a pattern we see repeatedly. At times of austerity and economic hardship: people crave luxury, colour and escapism. During the Great Depression we saw the rise of jazz, dancehalls and art deco glamour, while the World War II ushered in an era…
Wirra Wirra announces partnership with Pran Wines in China
McLaren Vale's Wirra Wirra has announced a new partnership with Pran Wines in China to strengthen its reach in the on-premise and e-commerce channels. Established in 2012, Pran Wines focuses primarily on the HORECA channel and sub distribution…
The Bay Area's most beloved wine merchant is opening his first new store in 53 years. Take a look inside
For the first time in its 53 years of business, one of the Bay Area's most prominent wine shops is expanding beyond its Berkeley home. Kermit Lynch Wine Merchant will open in Larkspur on Tuesday, bringing its selection of French and Italian bottles…
Evy Royal got drunk on Red Label Wine
Like many of the humorous childhood tales he shares online, Evert 'Evy Royal' Johnson's core memory of Christmas 2009 is guaranteed to leave anyone in stitches. Though he has countless Christmas festive stories, none compare to the Christmas where…
We've travelled the world - this is the best Christmas market
A hidden gem of a Christmas market, reportedly the best in Europe that 'you've never heard of,' could be within reach of Brits for as little as £21. The recommendation comes from Canadian travel vloggers Dave and Tracey Mani, whose YouTube…
Beautiful town has 4 Christmas markets and covered ice rink - perfect for winter
There's a town in the Cotswolds that transforms into a Christmas wonderland each year. Cheltenham is home to not just one, but four Christmas markets housed in charming wooden chalets, complete with street entertainers and carol singers. There's…
How Jordan Winery Preserves Its House Style In A Warming World
When Jordan Winery released its first Cabernet Sauvignon in the 1970s, California looked very different. Seasons were more predictable, extreme heat was less common, and the stylistic gap between Old World balance and New World power had not yet…
Why it's now the drinks industry versus government
Such is the damage being wreaked by government policy on the drinks trade, the industry must unite to fight its corner, stressed Vinexposium CEO Rodolphe Lameyse at a press briefing in London last week. Commenting that the exhibition organiser…
I visited Europe's Christmas market with 'fondue trains' most tourists miss
As Christmas approaches, many flock to Colmar in France for its enchanting half-timbered houses or Lapland in Scandinavia for guaranteed snow and Santa sightings. However, this year I decided to break away from the norm and kick-start the festive…
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