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Diageo’s ‘Drastic Dave’ targets $1 billion cost savings to confront weak growth
Diageo's new CEO Dave Lewis unveiled a $1 billion cost-cutting plan on Thursday, saying the world's top spirits maker must adapt to a prolonged period of weak growth.
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HALL Wines Modernizes Four-Brand Wine Club Experience with Shopify and Awtomic
One of Napa Valley’s leading wineries replaces a legacy technology stack to create a flexible, scalable foundation for the future of direct-to-consumer wine. August 7, 2026 (Napa, CA) — HALL Wines [...]
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🎧📺Seriously, What Does Tradition Mean in Wine? | Wine 101
Recently on the VinePair Podcast, Adam and Zach tackled the idea of tradition in wine. Give it a listen! I haven't stopped thinking about it, and I thought I...
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Record-Breaking $2.65 Million Raised at 47th Annual l’Eté du Vin for the Fight Against Cancer
August 7, 2026 (Nashville, TN) — Nashville Wine Auction raised more than $2.65 million at the 47th Annual l’Eté du Vin, which was held August 1 at the JW Marriott [...]
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Chaitanya Rathi appointed Non-Executive Director at Sula Vineyards
Commenting on the appointment, Rajeev Samant, CEO, Sula Vineyards, said, “Chaitanya has played an important role in Sula’s journey and brings a deep understanding of our business and culture. Over the years, he has helped shape our wine tourism business and played a key role in Sula’s IPO journey.
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🎧📺The Rebellious Spirit of Mamoiada Winemakers | Wine Enthusiast Podcast Episode 221
This is an excerpt from Episode 221 of the Wine Enthusiast Podcast. The episode was recorded on July 20th, 2026, and initially published on July 29th, 2026. ...
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Shenandoah Valley – Appalachian Highlands Road Trip Stop 3: Rockbridge Vineyards and Brewery
Grape growing in the Shenandoah Valley is shaped by the region’s position between the Allegheny Mountains and the Blue Ridge. This endeavor included four wineries in the Shenandoah Valley, two breweries in the Appalachian Highlands, and a couple cider houses within both regions.
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Copper & Kings Opens Distillery Exclusives to Consumers Nationwide
For the first time, the Louisville distillery’s most sought-after bottles can be shipped directly to consumers in eligible states. August 7, 2026 (Louisville, KY) — Until now, some of Copper [...]
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Legacy Md. winery feted for its contributions as next generation works to keep it ‘moving forward’
Loew Vineyards was one of six Maryland wineries recognized recently for laying the groundwork for an industry that features around 75 producers.
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Fallen 1,000-year-old Irish oak tree to become rare casks
A 1,000-year-old Irish oak tree, which collapsed in a storm, has been converted into rare casks for a planned Irish whiskey The post Fallen 1,000-year-old Irish oak tree to become rare casks appeared first on The Spirits Business.
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Francesco Guccini e il vino (prima che diventasse “il vino”)
Francesco Guccini è morto il 6 agosto, a 86 anni, nella sua Pavana. Si potrebbe scrivere molto su Guccini, rischiando forse di sbagliare quasi tutto. Ma si deve scrivere di vino. Non soltanto di quello che beveva ma del vino … continua »
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📺POV – Serving 215 Year Old – 1811 Napoleon Cognac
Always exciting serving 215 year old spirits! What an incredible Cognac! #fyp #fypシ #trending #trendingshorts #viral #viralvideo #viralshorts #explore #explo...
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Senate Farm Bill Fails, Ag Committee to Vote Again in September
URBANA, Ill. — Politico’s Grace Yarrow and Rachel Shin reported that “Senate Agriculture Chair John Boozman (R-Ark.) said he will reconvene committee members in September to vote again on his farm bill package after it failed to advance Thursday.” “‘We’re going to come back in that first week and have another vote on the same […] The post Senate Farm Bill Fails, Ag Committee to Vote Again in September appeared first on Morning Ag Clips.
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🎧Ep 179 Built by Hand, Blown by the Gap – Featuring Victor Hugo Winery | 915 Lincoln Wines
🍇 Where Wine Takes You, Episode Highlights 🍷 This week, we continue our journey through the eleven sub-AVAs of Paso Robles with a stop in the Templeton Gap District, where the Pacific gets a vote, the wind rarely takes the day off, and Paso’s natural power finds a little extra freshness, perfume, and lift. Joining Adam at SLO CAL Studios are two winemakers operating on very different timelines. Vic Roberts, owner, estate grower, and winemaker at Victor Hugo Winery, arrived in Paso Robles in 1982. A UC Davis enology graduate, Vic helped with the original Paso Robles AVA effort, participated in the early growth of the Paso Robles Wine Festival, and planted his Templeton property one section at a time with his wife, Leslie. Sitting beside him is Scott Mathews, owner and winemaker at 915 Lincoln Wines. Scott’s wine journey began when he announced plans to make wine from a kit, and a friend immediately told him absolutely not. Real grapes were picked, an obsession was born, and the projec
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Rounding up the Cattleya
There are not many days that go by that I don’t consider myself pretty darned lucky. Over the past fourteen plus years, I have travelled to some spectacular places, met some incredible people, and tasted thousands of wonderful wines. While … Continue reading →
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🎧The Wine Makers – Blood Of Gods Ep 2: The Angry Somm (Hayden Stewart) Wine Industry Anarchist
Hayden Stewart is a wine director, sommelier, and food & beverage consultant based in San Diego, California, with extensive experience across the wine industry — from vineyards and tasting rooms to large-scale events and private club beverage programs. He holds a WSET Level 3 certification and has worked in sales, distribution, fine dining, and education. Stewart created the @the_angry_somm Instagram account as a satirical, snarky take on the wine world. The persona is designed to highlight what he sees as pretentiousness, hollow buzzwords, and overhyped marketing in the industry. Through humor, irony, and sarcasm, he critiques trends like chasing “rarity, prestige, and heritage” without substance, and argues that popularity doesn’t equal quality. Hayden and his business partner Joe LoBue have started a new distribution company, Paragon Pacific Imports, to create a better way to communicate with small producers and buyers, reaching younger wine drinkers by meeting them where they are,
videoEp. 2759 Part 2 – The VIA Educational Program & Italian Wine | Heart-to-Heart Conversation with S...
Welcome to Episode 2759 of the Italian Wine Podcast. In this bonus episode, Stevie Kim sits down for the second part of a heart-to-heart conversation with Sarah Looper, better known as LooperSomm. In Part 2, Sarah shares what motivated her to take the challenging Vinitaly International Academy exam and become a certified Italian Wine Ambassador. The conversation explores the wine education paths and her deep dive into the complexities of Italian wine, the styles she loves most, and the lesser-known Italian wines she believes deserve far more attention. More about the guest: Professional sommelier and wine educator Sarah Looper has worked in the food and wine world for over twenty-five years. She is a graduate of the Wine & Spirits Education Trust (WSET) Diploma program, an expert-level qualification covering all aspects of wine; a Certified Wine Educator through the Society of Wine Educators; and she is a candidate for the Master Sommelier Diploma, the highest distinctio
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The World’s 50 Best Vineyards 2026 Heads to Chile: Santiago to Host Global Wine Tourism’s Premier Awards
Santiago, Chile, will host The World’s 50 Best Vineyards 2026 during the week of 16 November, marking the awards’ first-ever edition in Chile. Home to the renowned Maipo Valley and gateway to many of Chile’s leading wine regions, Santiago provides the ideal setting to celebrate the world’s most outstanding vineyard experiences. The event will bring […] The post The World’s 50 Best Vineyards 2026 Heads to Chile: Santiago to Host Global Wine Tourism’s Premier Awards appeared first on Liz Palmer .
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Last chance to have your say on NSW entertainment precincts
The NSW Government is asking for feedback on changes aimed at making it easier to bring entertainment precincts to life.
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ASVO seeking new Regional Director nominations
The Australian Society of Viticulture and Oenology is seeking nominations for four Regional Director positions on its governing board.
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Deadline extended for WCA Awards entries
The deadline for entries into the 2026 Wine Communicators of Australia (WCA) Awards has been extended following requests from across the industry.
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Hahn returns as official beer of the Wallabies
Hahn has returned as the Official Beer Partner of the Australian national rugby union team, signing a new two-year agreement with Rugby Australia.
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Tickets on sale for 2026 Women in Wine Symposium
This year’s Symposium takes place in Melbourne under the theme ‘Rising Together – Shaping What Comes Next’.
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Central Otago crowns young wine talent
Central Otago and North Canterbury celebrate emerging wine industry talent ahead of the national finals in August.