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Stein visits Surry County Winery to spotlight North Carolina wine industry
Stein visits Surry County Winery to spotlight North Carolina wine industry UCF IN THE AUBURN REGIONAL. MAY IS NORTH CAROLINA WINE MONTH. AND TODAY, GOVERNOR JOSH STEIN AND FIRST LADY MADE A STOP IN SURRY COUNTY TO PROMOTE THE STATE'S AGRI TOURISM…
Richmond Costco sold plants infested with insect that could devastate food crops, wine industry
The Contra Costa County Department of Agriculture is warning consumers to be on the lookout for an invasive insect — the glassy-winged sharpshooter — that was found on grapevines sold at five Costco stores countywide, including the…
Welsh wine industry booming with more than 60 vineyards and award-winning wines
Taking place from May 29 to June 7, the celebration will shine a light on vineyards, winemakers, and producers across Wales, highlighting the industry's growth and quality. The Welsh wine industry now boasts more than 60 vineyards and continues to…
An Australian wine icon returns to France
“It ensures that, regardless of origin, there is a clarity of identity, quality and intent that makes a wine unmistakably Penfolds – celebrating regional expression, yet remaining coherently Penfolds in style, balance and…
I tried £6 supermarket white wine which has been dubbed sip of the summer
With the weather in the UK currently scorching, many Brits have brought out the BBQ and picky bits and are enjoying a nice glass of wine in the evenings to make the most of the sun. If that's you, then you may want to listen up, as one supermarket…
Kylie Minogue celebrates 58th birthday by toasting wine brand success
KYLIE Minogue celebrates her birthday — and toasts a corking 12 months for her rosé brand. The Can't Get You Out of My Head singer turned 58 this week, celebrating with a dinner and cocktails, finished off with a chocolate cake. Your…
Why Korean rice wine could be the next big drink in Hong Kong and mainland China
On a Wednesday evening in mid-May, a crowd gathered at Otheroof, a rooftop natural wine bar in the southern Chinese city of Shenzhen, for something far rarer than the usual low-intervention reds and biodynamic whites: a tasting of premium Korean…
13 Forgotten Fantasy Movies That Have Aged Like Fine Wine
Fantasy is having a moment again. Blame it on House of the Dragon killing off Targaryens at a brisk pace or Wicked turning Oz into a billion-dollar IP factory. Or maybe just blame it on the fact we all need a little on-screen escape at the moment.
The Future of Texas Wine Is . . . Champagne?
Brian Heath hasn't yet tried the wine that's being poured into my glass and his. We're tasting a sparkler at his Invention Vineyards, located just five miles from downtown Fredericksburg. “We just disgorged it three weeks ago,” he…
I tested supermarket white wine dubbed 'sip of the summer' and it's just £6
With the UK currently basking in scorching temperatures, countless Britons have fired up their barbecues, prepared platters of nibbles, and are savouring a chilled glass of wine during the evenings to capitalise on the sunshine. If that sounds…
CD Projekt Red confirms The Witcher 3 Songs of the Past will be 'familiar' for lovers of the legendary Blood & Wine expansion
CD Projekt Red says The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Songs of the Past will be a similar scale to Blood & Wine The expansion 'will be aligned with what you're familiar with in Blood & Wine ' The developers confirmed that the sword pictured in the…
Laurie Jervis: Owners Closing Solvang's Crawford Family Wines, Retiring to Oregon
After 28 years in the wine business in both Sonoma and Santa Barbara counties, Mark and Wendy Horvath are closing Crawford Family Wines and retiring to Bend, Oregon, for a new adventure. In May 2025, the couple sold all of their winemaking…
Demand grows for alternative wines despite barriers
Younger drinkers are driving growth in alternative wines, but limited choice, price concerns and weak engagement among older consumers continue to hold the category back, according to new IWSR research. Demand for alternative wines —…
SoCal winery files furious lawsuit against Santa Barbara accusing it of trying to milk it dry
A small Lompoc winery is suing Santa Barbara County in federal court, alleging local officials forced businesses into a mandatory funding program that compels them to bankroll marketing and advocacy efforts they neither support nor agreed to fund.
7 best supermarket whiskies for Father's Day, 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 whiskey…
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