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We deserve to know why banks are making record profits as we struggle

Arena Williams (Te Aitanga-a-Māhaki, Ngāi Tahu, Ngāi Tūhoe) is the Labor MP for the Auckland Electorate in Manurewa. She is a lawyer and mother of two children. Stuart Smith is the National MP for the South Island Electorate of Kaikōura. He is a former winemaker, winemaker and inducted as a member of the New Zealand […]

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Can robots revolutionize the wine industry?

Image Courtesy: https://news.cornell.edu/ Amid a growing shortage of agricultural workers, making smart tractors, agribots and robotics remains an essential option By Kiran N. Kumar Next spring, a small army of PhytoPatholoBots (PPBs) developed by Cornell AgriTech with new AI and robotics technology called VitisGen will be dispatched to four grape breeding programs across the United […]

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Wine Thermometers Market Business Scenario 2022

New Jersey, United States – Market Research Intellect recently published a research report titled “Global Wine Thermometer Insight, forecast to 2028» evaluating various factors impacting its trajectory. The Global Wine Thermometer report offers high quality, accurate, and comprehensive research study to equip players with valuable information to make strategic business choices. Research analysts have provided […]

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Albertsons Companies, Inc. – Albertsons Companies Toasts the Holiday Season with the Launch of its Famous Vinaforé™ Wine Collection

Highly rated Vinafore Côtes Du Rhône Village Red and Napa Valley Chardonnay Wines Receive 90 points BOISE, Idaho–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Albertsons Companies invites its customers to toast this festive season with its new premium Vinaforé collection. The private label collection features five distinctive varietals from some of the world’s best wine regions and is now available […]

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Pop the cork…on a new career or just a hobby – Winnipeg Free Press

Opinion A recent event opened my eyes not only to the fascinating culture of wine, but also to the local educational opportunities available to spark interest both as a hobbyist and as a potential career. The wine tasting, at Jones and Co. Wine Merchants, took us on a travelogue-like journey through the major wine-producing countries […]

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BOTTLING: Professionals recommend wine pairings for fall

This week, instead of telling you what I think you should be drinking right now, here are recommendations from Arkansas’ most knowledgeable wine professionals. ◼️ Blair Wallace, Owner, Ciao Baci, Little Rock Bootleg Red Mix, Napa Valley This wine is pleasant to drink with notes of black fruits and beautiful tannins. Would pair well with […]

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Wine, women and songs in the young and historic Würzburg

Surrounded by vineyards and filled with atmospheric wine gardens, tourist-heavy little Würzburg (just 70 minutes by train from Frankfurt) is easy to explore on foot or by tram. Today, one in five of its 130,000 inhabitants is a student, which makes the city young and very lively. Standing on the venerable Würzburg Bridge, Germany’s second […]

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Sweet White Wine Market to Witness Massive Growth by 2028 |

Sweet White Wine Market Sweet White Wine Market – Global Outlook and Forecast 2021-2027 is the latest research study published by HTF MI assessing the risk side analysis of the market, highlighting opportunities and leveraging support for decision making. strategic and tactical decision. The report provides information on market trends and development, growth drivers, technologies, […]

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The 2022 Wine Pinnacle Awards are back at Resorts World Sentosa, Singapore

From award-winning author Karen Macneil to Asia’s first Master of Wine Jeannie Lo Chee, the 2022 Wine Pinnacle Awards bring together wine luminaries in Singapore to judge the best wines. Here’s how you can get involved Resorts World Sentosa hosts the second edition of the 2022 Wine Pinnacle Awards. First held in 2019, the awards […]

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Owners of Inglewood, California’s first and only black-owned wine bar

Owners of 1010 Wine, Leslie and LeAnn Jones. Leslie and LeAnn Jones Owners of 1010 Wine, the only black woman-owned wine bar in Inglewood, California, Leslie and LeAnn Jones are two sisters who are making waves in the wine bar industry. In fact, 1010 is the only wine bar in Inglewood, California. Meet sophistication with […]

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Cheers! Virginia First Lady teams up to toast agriculture with wine

RICHMOND, Va. – The First Lady of Virginia and Barboursville Vineyards toast together to celebrate Virginia agriculture with a limited-edition wine, according to Virginia Wine. The wine, Cornus Virginicus, is launched in coordination with the 34th annual Virginia Wine Month. As part of this goal, a donation is made to both the Virginia Future Farmers […]

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Like fine wine, Ben Simmons will get better with time – Twin Cities

When Ben Simmons pushes the ball in transition, one of three things can happen. Un: Simmons goes down and finishes at the edge, either with a dunk, a float or a running hook shot. Two: Simmons accelerates, forcing the defense to contract around the edge, before passing a pass to a corner shooter. Or three: […]

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The quality of the harvest seems high at the Pinglestone de Pommery estate

Pommery was the first champagne house to release its own English sparkling wine. It was launched under the Louis Pommery label in the spring of 2018, originally made from the 2015 harvest with fruit sourced from Kent, Sussex and Hampshire at the Hattingley Valley winery in Hampshire. But now, with its own Hampshire vineyards maturing […]

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Business news, strategy, finance and company insights

ARM to help services The introduction of Mutual Recognition Agreements (MRAs) also makes FTAs ​​more balanced taking into account TBTs. Sunil H. Talati, chairman of the Services Export Promotion Council (SEPC), gives an example. He says that Australia and the UK are the two most important countries for improving service exports and that ARM is […]

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Wine Review: Italian wines among the best buys in today’s market

Italians have been making wine for as long as recorded history goes and probably even before that. So it stands to reason that they should have the process fully understood and, without a doubt, they most certainly do. Not only are these quality wines; many are also very affordable. Italian wines are filling the void […]

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Laurie Jervis: Veteran Winemakers Join Forces in Lompoc’s Wine Ghetto | Homes and lifestyle

Editor’s Note: With the change in ownership of Buttonwood Farm Winery & Vineyard earlier this year, longtime winemaker Karen Steinwachs needed a new facility to create her own wine labels. Enter his colleague and friend Kathy Joseph, owner of Fiddlehead Cellars in Lompoc. For this vintage, the duo — backed by decades of experience — […]

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Meet the philanthropist promoting entrepreneurship in North Dakota – InForum

EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the third and final installment in a three-part series about the life of Clint Severson, a Minot resident who rose to the top of the business world. To recap, revisit Curt Eriksmoen’s story about Severson’s early life in business, or learn more about how Severson has transformed several companies around. MINOT […]

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Vinebox’s Wine Advent Calendar is now available for pre-order

There’s an advent calendar for just about anything you want to taste daily in December. Chocolate? Sure. Whiskey? You bet. Tea? Beer? Gin? Legos? Yes. Yes. Yes. Yes. And the wine? Oh, there’s wine. Vinebox returns with its 12 Nights of Wine calendar and, for the first time, a 24 Nights of Wine calendar. They’re […]

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Wade’s “Best of Brown County” Experience

The Brown County Chamber of Commerce announced the winners of the 2022 “Best of Brown County” awards earlier this year. The “Best of Brown County” was created to celebrate all that Brown County has to offer, including food and beverage destinations, live entertainment and local historic sites. Wade Linville (editor of The News Democrat, […]

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Red spot virus detected for the first time in Australia in wine grape collections

A grape disease that has not been found in Australia before has been identified in three separate states. Key points: The grape and wine industry says there is no evidence of the spread of red spot virus in vineyards or nurseries Biosafety authorities undertake new tests The virus has potentially been in Australia for over […]

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Liquid Icons Announces Recipients of 2022 Taylor’s Port Golden Vines® Scholarships for Diversity in Wine

Advertising SEPTEMBER 20, 2022 | LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM | Liquid icons – the fine wine content research and production company founded by the late great Gerard Basset OBE MW MS and his friend Lewis Chester DipWSET – are delighted to announce the recipients of the 2022 Taylor‘s Porto Golden Vines® Diversity Scholarships. 47 applications were […]

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‘Chesapeake Shores’ recap: Mick struggles to take action

[Warning: The below contains MAJOR spoilers for Chesapeake Shores Season 6 Episode 6 “Straighten Up and Fly Right.”] Mick (Treat Williams) may now be able to say the words “I’m an addict”, but that doesn’t mean we don’t need to worry about him anymore. In fact, the latest episode of Chesapeake Shores shows just the […]

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6 questions for Dana Cowin: longtime food and wine writer and new zine creator

Longtime Food & Wine editor and Speaking Broadly podcaster and zine creator Dana Cowin. Dana Cowin, editor of Food & Wine for more than two decades, left the world of print media in 2016. But she didn’t stay away for too long. Cowin recently launched his own zine, Speaking Broadly, based on his popular podcast. […]

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Cincinnati International Wine Festival awards $261,000 to 31 area organizations

The Cincinnati International Wine Festival recently awarded $261,000 in donations to 31 Greater Cincinnati organizations, including several in Northern Kentucky, who benefited from the festival’s fundraising efforts in fiscal year 2021-2022 for a total of $520,000. The organization has now raised more than $6.75 million in total for local nonprofits since its inception 31 years […]

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Wellspring celebrates 10th “Wine to Water” – Park Rapids Enterprise

The Wellspring for the World Park Rapids Chapter is hosting its 10th annual “Wine to Water” celebration from 5-7 p.m. Thursday, September 15 in a tent outside Bella Caffé. The free community event is a tribute to locals who have supported Wellspring’s goal of providing safe drinking water around the world. Wine, juice and light […]

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Things to do in Boise, Idaho, fall 2022: festivals, art, wine, restaurants

Autumn in Boise marks a canopy of fall foliage and harvest season, including wine grapes, apples, pumpkins and more. It’s hard to get bored with an endless list of festivals and events, wine trails and scenic hikes. Here is an overview of Things to do in Boise Idaho Fall 2022. 1. Art in the Park: […]

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Applied UV Advances Efforts in Vertical Education Sector with New Order of $625,000

MOUNT VERNON, NY–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Applied UV, Inc. (NasdaqCM:AUVI) (“Applied UV” or the “Company”), a pathogen removal technology company that applies the power of narrow range ultraviolet (“UVC”) light ) for surfaces and catalysts bioconversion technology for air purification to safely, completely and automatically destroy pathogens, announces that its Airocide™ and Scientific Air™ S400 (from SteriLumen) have […]

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Wine Country wedding planners brace for heatwave

NAPA – Temperatures in the 80s and 90s are common in Napa Valley. But with parts of North Bay over a century later this weekend, some weddings are making changes to ensure couples and their guests can have a great time. “Napa is beautiful. I know it’s hot. But it’s my big day, I’m really […]

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Adrian Castro wine buyer and operations manager at Tapas Brindisa

Tell us about when you first became interested in wine… ​My dad has always been into wine, we used to go to local bars back home in Spain during my teenage years where they served house wine for around 50p a glass. When I started going out with my friends, we started paying attention to […]

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RNDC aims to pass on $2 million in support of the Prostate Cancer Foundation during Prostate Cancer Awareness Month

Advertising Republic National Distributing Company’s annual “Do Blue” campaign brings together alcoholic beverage suppliers and wholesale customers to help with vital prostate cancer research. Grand Prairie, Texas, August 30, 2022 – Republic National Distributing Company, one of the nation’s leading liquor distributors, will mark Prostate Cancer Awareness Month throughout September with its fifth annual “Do […]

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Centuria Subsidiary Primewest Acquires $8.2M Vineyard Portfolio

Expands assets of Primewest Agricultural Trust No. 1 to 11 worth $115.2M Total land of 113.74 hectares Accolade Wines Sale and Leaseback A portfolio of six vineyards spread over eight separate properties has been acquired by Primewest, a subsidiary of Centuria Capital Group (ASX: CNI). The details: Six vineyards spread over eight distinct properties non-contiguous […]

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Wine career, passion | Otago Daily Times News Online

A move to Central Otago was life changing in more ways than one for Florida native Stephanie Maddox. She tells Rebecca Fox about her discovery of wine and skiing. It’s hard to choose which was the most meaningful moment in Stephanie Maddox’s recent life – seeing the snow fall for the first time or having […]

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Labor drought stifles growth of billion-dollar vegetable market

Thousands of unfilled jobs in the state’s vegetable and wine industries are forcing companies to pull back on growth plans, with AusVeg SA chief Jordan Brooke-Barnett estimating that 20% of jobs in the horticulture industry of the state’s $1.9 billion are vacant. The tech industry body’s chief executive, Brooke-Barnett, said it’s been the toughest job […]

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Weekend Q&A: Paula McIntyre on making pasta, reuniting with friends and family and the importance of a good wine list

How to relax on the weekend? Weekends off are quite rare so I take advantage of a free one. After making a cooking slot on The John Toal Show on BBC Radio Ulster, I either go to lunch with my parents in Aghadowey or relax at home. Saturday nights will either be dining out or […]

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Explore Portugal with these 13 wine regions

Madeira is a volcanic archipelago comprising the islands of Madeira, Desertas and Porto Santo. The largest island, Madeira, lies between the Azores and the Canary Islands, 325 miles west of Morocco and 620 miles southwest of Lisbon (via the World Atlas). Like the Azores, Madeira is a lush agricultural area built on rugged land. Wine […]

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Why Penfolds returned to Bordeaux to create their latest red

Laughton recently announced his retirement from Jasper Hill, and his daughter Emily McNally, who worked alongside her father for 20 years, takes the reins. Unfortunately, Laughton says, the next generation isn’t as inspired by his French company as he is, and they could now be liquidated. “But I really loved being there,” he says. Australian […]

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Tasmania celebrates local drinks with its first Liquorland

Liquorland opens its first store in Tasmania, providing a national platform for beverage producers in the region through the chain’s network of 750 stores. The Liquorland Glebe Hill Village store offers a bespoke selection of Tasmanian drinks, as well as Liquorland’s exclusive Tasmanian brands such as Beyond the Wilderness Wines and Pure Origin Vodka and […]

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The Sevastopol winemaker at the helm to ensure the survival of small vineyards in full consolidation

Mega-deals within the North Coast wine industry have resumed in 2022. The list is notable: Shafer Vineyards in Napa Valley was taken over by a large South Korean conglomerate. Joseph Phelps Vineyards, another iconic Napa vineyard with operations in Sonoma County, was purchased by LVMH Moet Hennessy to add to its collection of premium vineyards. […]

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Things to do on the North Fork this week: August 13-18, 2022

There’s lots of fun things to do on the North Fork this week, August 13-18, 2022, including live shows, outdoor activities, workshops, art exhibits and more. You can find more things to do this season with our Summer 2022 Calendar: Must-See Hamptons & North Fork events. NORTH FORK LIVE SHOWS The Lords of 52nd StreetSaturday, […]

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Bordeaux offers a new 2-hour walking tour to explore the traces of wine in the city

Most of us immediately think of wine when we hear the word Bordeaux. And while it’s true that the city region has been shaped and defined by alcoholic beverages, the urban hub of South West France is much more than that. The many museums, the overload of historic buildings, the very pleasant pedestrian streets… There […]

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Brief August 5, 2022 August 5, 2022 • Haig Club Scotch whiskey, owned by Diageo, unveiled Clubman canned cocktails. Made with Haig Club Clubman whiskey, club soda and natural flavors, the pre-mixed sparkling drinks are available in Ginger Lime & Soda and Citrus Yuzu & Soda. Designed in partnership with David Beckham, Haig Club brand […]

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New Flightless Culinary Adventures: Three Slow and Sensual Journeys Through Spain and Italy

True travel enthusiasts want to make the most of their vacation while having the least environmental impact – or even contributing positively to the destinations they visit. Going abroad to enjoy a mindful itinerary is all well and good, but have you considered the impact of your transport choices? UK holidaymakers looking to visit Italy […]

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Viticulture at the forefront of the climate is now the safe bet

The sale of a Sonoma vineyard suggests the smart money is now on what were once marginal wine regions. © Platt Vineyard | The latest French acquisition in the United States is at the “extreme climatic peak” of viticulture. The very first reference to Platt Vineyard that I can find online is from 2009. Rusty […]

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The Balvenie adds a 16-year-old French oak barrel finishing scotch

Balvenie Single Malt Scotch Whiskey recently unveiled its latest expression within its Cask Finishes range: Balvenie French Oak 16-Year-Old. The barrels used for the finish previously contained Pineau from the French Charentes vineyard. The whisky, according to its creators, was inspired by the taste journey of the parent company “William Grant & Sons, American Ambassador […]

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‘The Prisoner’ wine maker talks about his relentless pursuit to create the next cult libation

What was the hardest lesson you learned early in your career that you now recognize as important? There are some that I keep seeing, which is to say, I don’t mean that everyone isn’t as honest as me, but I’m a little overconfident. I won’t change that because I don’t choose to live my life […]

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Visitors will find everything they need and more in Healdsburg

Located in the heart of Sonoma County wine country, Healdsburg combines small-town charm with world-class views and wines. The town of 11,275 people sits at the junction of the Russian River Valley, Dry Creek Valley and Alexander Valley wine regions. Restaurants, shops, tasting rooms, galleries and bars line its famous square. Flowing along the east […]

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Free documentaries from Spain let you watch the traditional making of wine, cheese, churros, honey and more

Spanish filmmaker Eugenio Monesma has dedicated his life to capturing the traditions of his homeland and its surroundings. He began his career by first picking up a Super-8 camera at the age of 25 in the 1970s, and in the decades since his mission has taken him to the farthest corners from Spain and beyond […]

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Wine Tour of Slavonia | Croatia Week

(Photo: Croatian Premium Wine Imports, Inc.) By Mirena Bagur and Winfried Burke From the golden valley to the easternmost vineyard of Ilok, we were enjoying the Slavic hills while tasting wine and food and enjoying the interaction with people. “Nice to see you Slavonia” – we will be back. With Graševina representing one in four […]

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Nanomagnets can choose wine and quench AI’s thirst for energy

Summary: A new artificial neural network has passed a wine taste test and promises a less power-hungry version of artificial intelligence, researchers report. Source: NIST The human brain processes tons of information. When wine lovers taste a new wine, their brain’s neural networks process an array of data with every sip. The synapses of their […]

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Long Island Rosé Two Ways

There is no shortage of fine rosé wines from Long Island. The quintessential perfectly pink warm weather wine comes in many different hues, levels of sweetness, both sparkling and still, and from many different locally sourced grapes. Two living expressions of Long Island rosé are the 2020 Macari Rose and the 2020 Estate Sparkling Rosé […]

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Meet the NSW winemaker following in her family’s footsteps as she leads Australia’s fortified wine revival

Fortified wines are set for a revival with the help of a woman from a famous Australian winemaking family. History repeats itself for Mel McWilliam, who crushes grapes and makes wine just like his great-great-great-grandfather Samuel McWilliam did in the 1870s. McWilliam, 27, is assistant winemaker at McWilliam’s Wines, 5km south of Griffith in the […]

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Indeed Brewing to launch cannabis drinks under new Minnesota regulations July 12, 2022 Following the unexpected announcement last month that Minnesota lawmakers had legalized the sale of foods and beverages containing THC to the general public, Minneapolis-based Indeed Brewing is planning a new brand of cannabis seltzers called Two Good. The brewer is on track […]

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Dan’s Rosé evening was an evening of world-class wine tastings

Rosé wine was flowing, food was sizzling and the stage was alive as the classy crowd toasting Dan’s rosé party packed The Muses in Southampton on Saturday July 9. Oenophiles flocked from near and far to celebrate this year’s Dan’s Rosé Party – the third event in the Dan’s Taste Summer Series presented by Yieldstreet […]

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The 10 Best Zinfandel Wines Money Can Buy

Zinfandel wines, also known as Primitivo, were a product that was first introduced to Europe in the 18th century. From Austria, Croatia and Italy, the various black-skinned grapes from these regions also made their way to America. Throughout Europe, grapes are used to produce robust red wine. In the United States, it is a semi-sweet […]

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Fork In The River Set To Change The Game | Keeper Cowra

DYNAMIC DUO: The creative minds behind Cowra’s new venture, The Fork In The River, owners Belinda and David Blackmore. Photo: Robyn Wilkinson As Australia, and even the mid-west, experiences a food craft renaissance, local entrepreneurs Belinda and David Blackmore have decided to help pass on their expertise and experience to local customers with their new […]

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Chalmers Wines launches experimental bush block vintage produced under low rainfall, no trellis

A family of winemakers in northwest Victoria set out to prove that it is possible to produce top quality wine in a warm climate with very little rainfall or irrigation. Key points: The bush vine block was planted at Merbein in North West Victoria in 2017 Only 0.5 to 1.6 ML of irrigation water was […]

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“Good wine always ages well”

Iga Swiatek suffered a shock straight-set loss to Alize Cornet to join Coco Gauff in leaving Wimbledon on day six of the Championships. The world number one hadn’t lost since February when she lost to Jelena Ostapenko in Dubai, but she was out of form against her French opponent on Court One and saw her […]

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New winery in Elkton operational

ELKTON, Va. (WHSV) – Last March, Elkton City Council gave the go-ahead for the opening of the town’s first winery. Now, after some minor delays, Chateau Virginia is open for business in the center of downtown Elkton. “The first few weeks were good. We opened a bit abruptly for ourselves as we get used to […]

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The best restaurants and drinks in Miami from June 27 to June 30, 2022

Food and drink events across Miami this week include Allegra Angelo’s “Ugly Label, Great Wine Tasting,” the ultimate gaming experience at Wharf Miami, and chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten’s new happy hour menu at the Miami Beach edition. Do you know of an event that should be shared on our list? E-mail [email protected]. Click to enlarge The […]

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California wine region with oldest vines produces concentrated reds but also unique white wines

Old Zinfandel vine in California Getty After a particularly harrowing work trip of traveling ten countries in ten days, Rodney Tipton confided to his wife that during the few minutes of downtime, he had the chance to listen to singer KD Lang’s song “Acquiesce” and that it had inspired him to one day own a […]

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Wine Review: JB Neufeld — taming the savagery | Explore Yakima

Imagine a wild horse – majestic, beautiful, powerful. If this horse were to be tamed, or “broken”, it would no longer show its full capacity for beauty and power, because these are intrinsically linked to its savagery. But if one could join the horse, ride it bareback in nature with a common goal, guide it […]

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A cheese and wine evening at Swanage Lifeboat Station brings in £450!

Lifeboat press release Swanage volunteer, Ted Knight, a member of the station tours team, hosted an exclusive party at Swanage Lifeboat Station in June. RNLI/Becky MackSwanage volunteer fundraisers Jane Flood, Sue Haw, Ted Knight at the Swanage Cheese and Wine Party held at Swanage Lifeboat Station Ted regularly visits France […]

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Casa Freschi opens new cellar door in the Adelaide Hills • Glam Adelaide

To share Tweeter To share To share E-mail The Adelaide Hills have recently been electrified with activity, with boutique cellar doors popping up here and everywhere. Alongside the Wotton Family Wines Cellar Door, which opened in Uraidla this month, another intimate cellar door opened since Friday 10th June. Casa Freschi is a popular South African-based […]

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A poor pig makes way for a cafe and a marketplace

The Poor Porker, a vintage outdoor venue known for its donuts and live music, announced it was closing after a farewell party on July 3 to make way for Unfiltered Lakeland, a “café, market, space event” which is scheduled to open later this year. According to a Facebook post by Poor Porker, the farewell party […]

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Au Bon Climat: life after Jim

Jim Clendenen was the force behind the much-loved California winery, so how has it been since his death? © Au Bon Climat | Jim Clendenen was integral to the making of Au Bon Climat wines, but the winery goes on without him. Jim Clendenen, founder of Au Bon Climat, passed away in 2021. What has […]

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Professor Rutgers looking for wine workers

When Dr. Beverly Tepper isn’t teaching Rutgers University students how to assess taste and smell, the food science professor tends to eight acres of carefully planted vines on his 78-acre farm in Allentown. Lately, she’s used her teaching and farming skills to create a certificate program to produce a skilled workforce for the state’s growing […]

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10 Potential Improvements to Farming Simulator 22

Released in November 2021, Farming Simulator 22 is a game where, as the title suggests, you have to build a prosperous farm with crops and livestock from the group. If you like the style of games such as Story of Seasons or even Animal Crossing, this will be something enjoyable for you. Related: The Best […]

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A guide to New Zealand’s lesser-known wine region

This was originally posted on Neatplaces.co.nz and has been republished with permission. The North Canterbury wine region offers diverse and intriguing varieties and unexpected delights. From delicate Pinot Noirs to surprising Albariños, the region sits in the scenic hills around Christchurch, making it the perfect location for long days sipping wines at these North Canterbury […]

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Sean “Diddy” Combs unveils CÎROC Passion, his new signature flavor that brings his spirit to the age of love

Directly inspired by Combs’ personal philosophy: to do something with passion or not to do it at all, this innovation is his most ambitious passion project to date. The release of CÎROC Passion is the result of more than two years of diligent experimentation and development between Combs and Diageo to perfect the liquid, refine […]

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Napa Winemaker JL WOOD targets current and past chardonnay drinkers

Emphasizes distinctive flavor profiles, quality and durability OAKVILLE, CA., June 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — JL WOOD, a small, family-owned winery, has entered the US wine market as a Chardonnay specialist, with a focus on making distinctive ready-to-drink luxury wines. Ed Filice, winemaker JL WOOD JL BOIS Departure June 12, 2022, JL WOOD will ship three […]

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I had a date with a great guy. I didn’t drink, but his wine added $36 to our bill. We split the check equally. Should I have spoken?

Dear Moneylist, I went on a date with a great guy last week. We both ordered salads and entrees from a famous LA restaurant. It was an exciting place to meet someone for the first time, and I kept my eyes peeled for names in bold. Believe me when I say that restaurant dates have […]

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Jonathan Waters, wine director of Chez Panisse, dies after a bicycle accident

A beacon of the Bay Area’s wine and restaurant industry, Jonathan Waters died Saturday, May 28, at the age of 60, following a bicycle accident. He was the wine director of the famous Chez Panisse in Berkeley for more than 30 years, influencing the rise in popularity of Californian and natural wine. A van hit […]

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Putnam CCE Announces Scholarship Recipients

Cornel Cooperative Extension Putnam County (CCEPC) is proud to announce the 2022 Master Gardener Volunteers Scholarship recipients: Jesse Osterfeld from Haldane High School and Spencer Schmidt from Carmel High School. Cornell Cooperative Extension of Putnam County Master Gardener Volunteers awards two $500 scholarships annually be eligible Residents of Putnam County who are graduates of any […]

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New Provi Pulse Report Shows Overall Alcoholic Beverage Industry Evolving, Driven by Growth in RTDs, Hard Seltzers and Non-Alcoholic Categories

Advertising As one of the industry’s only B2B sales trend reports, Provi Pulse offers onsite and offsite wholesale buyers a unique perspective to guide buying decisions. CHICAGO, May 26, 2022 – Provi, the leading B2B e-commerce marketplace in the alcoholic beverage industry, has released its latest Provi Pulse report examining first quarter sales data in […]

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Napa Valley Wine Train Launches Wanted Santa Train Tickets

As we head into Memorial Day weekend — the unofficial start of summer — the Napa Valley Wine Train wants people to get excited for the holidays. The Christmas holidays, that is. After a two-year pandemic hiatus, Wine Country’s one-stop tourist attraction recently announced that the beloved Santa Train is making a comeback. Santa Claus […]

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Palisade: the wine region down the road

The heart of Colorado’s wine industry beats in the spring sunshine just west of here in the Grand Valley AVA where the Colorado River flows into the fertile orchards surrounding the town of Palisade and Grand Junction.Courtesy picture Palisade is a booming destination in Colorado.Courtesy picture Jonesing for an inspiring wine getaway? I recently returned […]

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The image of Clarence and Ginni Thomas enjoying a bottle of wine predates the opinion leak in Roe v. wade

The image looks innocent enough. It shows US Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas with his wife, lawyer and conservative activist Ginni Thomas, holding a bottle of wine. But some social media users claim the couple posted it following a leaked Supreme Court draft opinion that would overturn Roe v. Wade, suggesting they were celebrating the […]

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Non-alcoholic beverages are on the rise. Here’s why.

In April 2020, at the very start of the pandemic, Ina Garten seized the moment. She posted a video on Instagram to show how she’s coping at home during quarantine: making the perfect big batch of Cosmos, served all of a sudden in a gigantic martini glass. Garten wasn’t drinking alone. According to a study […]