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RTD sales pass £700m in UK off-trade
Ready-to-drink sales in the UK off-trade jumped by double digits last year but the overall spirits category declined The post RTD sales pass £700m in UK off-trade appeared first on The Spirits Business.
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Washington Wine Industry Leaders Form “One Voice Council” to Revolutionize National On-Premise Representation
SEATTLE, May 26, 2026 — The One Voice Council is proud to announce its official establishment. This strategic initiative brings together a powerhouse group of national account executives who have pledged to prioritize community over [...]
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Multiple Speakers: Heiko and Dragon
Heiko, sober 3 years is the opening 10 min. speaker at the North Oakland AA speaker meeting, he is followed by Dragon (10 years) this meeting took place in Jan of 2010. Support Sober Cast: https://sobercast.com/donate Email: sobercast@gmail.com Sober Cast has 3200+ episodes available, visit SoberCast.com to access all the episodes where you can easily find topics or specific speakers using tags or search. https://sobercast.com
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Bitburger Unveils Soccer Cans Ahead of Global Matches
(BITBURG, GERMANY) – Bitburger, one of the largest private and family-owned breweries in Germany, founded more than 200 years ago, is launching new limited-edition soccer-inspired can and four-pack packaging for its Premium Pilsner to celebrate the brand’s official beer partnership with the German men’s national soccer team. Bitburger’s “Soccer Edition 2026” can encapsulates the energy […] The post Bitburger Unveils Soccer Cans Ahead of Global Matches appeared first on The Full Pint - Craft Beer News .
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International Wine Critics Reward Montalbera Wines
During the first months of 2026, the winery achieved outstanding recognition from wine competitions and international trade media Castagnole Monferrato (Asti), May 25 2026 – The first months of 2026 have [...]
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2008 and 2013 red Burgundy: The maturity of middle-age?
Sarah Marsh asks if the red wines of this pair of tricky vintages are as ready as they’ll ever be. The post 2008 and 2013 red Burgundy: The maturity of middle-age? appeared first on World Of Fine Wine .
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Barbecue Wines for Father’s Day: Best Bottles for Grilled Grub
On CTV’s The Social, we chat about great wines for BBQ fare on Father’s Day. Nat, some dads are just not wine guys, they’re more beer guys. But are you saying these selections you’ve brought today can change that? It’s mostly a perception that wine is for fancier occasions than beer, but that’s just not true. Anytime you think of having a beer, you can probably substitute it with a bubbly. I’m not talking Champagne, but value-priced sparkling wines from other regions. They’re both frothy and fun, like our first wine here. Great segue! Tell us about the first […]
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Taxes, trade, trying times
It sounded like good news, but is it really? The federal government recently announced a two-year extension to the excise duty relief that was set to expire this April. Certainly, the news could have been a lot worse. But critics insist the tax—which increases year after year automatically—is unfair by its very nature. And with […] The post Taxes, trade, trying times appeared first on VITIS .
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2026 International Women’s Wine & Spirits Competition Winners Announced
Acquiesce Winery and Rhum Barbancourt Estate Take Top Honors Best Woman Winemaker and Best Woman Distiller Also Named May 26, 2026 — Winners have been announced in the 19th annual [...]
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Wine Walk: Upcoming Wine & Food Week a great way to explore the many Texas wines
Wine Walk: Upcoming Wine & Food Week a great way to explore the many Texas wines
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Welcome to the Schweizerhaus!
Welcome back to Part 2 of Travel Advice Nobody Asked For, in which I continue to elucidate how much work it is to go to far away places and drink. When last we left off I was enjoying sleep deprivation and cured meats in Austria and, don’t you worry now, I got to have a…
videoA direct line to the person who knows the most about the wine in your glass.
“That’s incredibly interesting.” — @santosimoes_ms What we love about the @geographewine region is how close you can get to the source. In many cases, the number on the website is likely the winemaker, grower or owner of the vineyard. A direct line to the person who knows the most about the wine in your glass. You can’t beat that.
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Hosting the Holidays: How to Pair Sotol Blanco with Your Christmas Dinner
Hosting the Holidays: How to Pair Sotol Blanco with Your Christmas Dinner Hosting Christmas dinner is exciting, but it can […] The post Hosting the Holidays: How to Pair Sotol Blanco with Your Christmas Dinner first appeared on ACRÓNIMO .
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Wine Sampler – Austrian Wine Adventure!
Austrian Wine Sampler Price: $250 Normal Retail: $334.88 (Yes, that is more than a 20% discount) 12 Bottles of Austrian Wine – Three Reds, Two Bubblies, Seven Whites A recent trip to Austria with the wine importer Kysela Pere et Fils has presented me with an embarrassment of riches. On the trip I probably tasted…
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Treasury Wine Estates (ASX:TWE) Shares Under Watch After Key Executive Change
Treasury Wine Estates (ASX:TWE) Shares Under Watch After Key Executive Change
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BKWine Brief nr 273, May 2026
— Should we pour fine wine down the sink? — Some words slip into everyday vocabulary without anyone really noticing. Minerality comes to mind — a term that suddenly appeared out of nowhere and began taking up space, a lot of space. These days, minerality is sprinkled over wines as if writers were paid by […] Continue reading: BKWine Brief nr 273, May 2026 The post BKWine Brief nr 273, May 2026 was originally published on BKWine Magazine and written by Britt Karlsson . Copyright BKWine and BKWine Magazine. If you see it published elsewhere in full it has been republished without our permission. BKWine Magazine - Wine on the internet since 1996 Read more: On BKWine’s Wine Tours: Wine and food tours to the world’s wine regions | BKWine Tours Om BKWines Vinresor och matresor: Världens bästa vinresor och matresor | BKWine Vinresor On BKWine’s Wine Photography: Photography on Wine, Food and Travel | BKWine Photography
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Three French Wine Regions, Three Distinctive White Wines
Today we’re sipping wines made in three French wine regions. All are white wines with relatively low alcohol but very different flavor profiles. And, as you might expect from French wines, all are made to enjoy with food. Our tasting begins in Champagne before moving to the South West France and ends in the Loire Valley. Champagne everyone will recognize, […] The post Three French Wine Regions, Three Distinctive White Wines appeared first on Pull That Cork .
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🎧Ep 263 – Armenia Wine Explained: Ancient Wine Regions, Indigenous Grapes & the World’s Oldest Vineyards with Caroline Gilby MW
In this episode of Eat Sleep Wine Repeat, Janina heads to one of the oldest and most fascinating wine regions in the world: Armenia. Joined by Master of Wine Caroline Gilby, this episode explores why Armenia is becoming one of the most exciting destinations for adventurous wine lovers, wine travel enthusiasts and anyone wanting to learn about wine beyond the classic regions. Together, they dive into Armenia’s volcanic terroir, high-altitude vineyards, ancient winemaking history and indigenous wine grapes, including Areni Noir and Voskehat. They also discuss pre-phylloxera vines, clay amphora traditions, Armenian oak, modern winemaking evolution and why this ancient culture is entering a remarkable new chapter in wine education and global recognition. If you want to learn about wine beyond the classic regions, explore indigenous wine grapes, or discover one of the world’s most fascinating wine travel destinations, this episode is for you. 02:42 – From science to wine — Caroline Gilby MW
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The Book Bird takes flight in Avondale Estates with coffee, wine, and plenty of reading material
Avondale Estates has a new neighborhood gathering spot: the Book Bird, a recently relocated and expanded independent bookstore at the Dale. It pairs carefully curated shelves and gifts with a full coffee shop and a thoughtfully programmed wine bar. Owned by Brittany Smith and Amie Waltzer, the space invites visitors to linger—whether browsing for books or settling in with a cup of joe. The post The Book Bird takes flight in Avondale Estates with coffee, wine, and plenty of reading material appeared first on Atlanta Magazine .
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🎧Is Two Buck Chuck Actually Bad, or Is That Just Wine Snob Talk?
We KNOW you are curious! No matter what you think about Trader Joe’s Two Buck Chuck, AKA Charles Shaw wine, you want to know. If you love Two Buck Chuck or have been avoiding it like the plague. If you drank it in college but now wonder if your tastes have changed. Or, if you are trying to elevate your wine game and want to see if you should bother. We know you have questions and feelings. And we want you to work out those feelings and get those questions answered. So, on your behalf, we put together the most objective, unbiased, and honest tasting and review of Two Buck Chuck that we could. And guess what?!? We were more than a little surprised by what we found. We’re not going to spoil it for you in this description. That would be silly! But we are going to tease you with this . . . we may not have rated it what you think we would rate it. Intrigued?!? Then listen in! Wines reviewed in this episode: 2023 Charles Shaw Chardonnay, 2023 Charles Shaw Cabernet Sauvignon Send us a Text Mes
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A 3-Step Plan for Data-Driven Brand Turnarounds
When I assumed the role of Faculty Director of the Wine Business Institute, the weight of expectation to solve the wine industry’s mounting challenges was immediate. Having spent my entire [...]
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Summer vineyard tasks
From shoot selection to leaf stripping, VineWorks offers some practical tips for UK vineyards. Summer vineyard management is one of the most important periods in the growing season for UK vineyards. As vine growth accelerates, the focus shifts to canopy management to control vigour, improve airflow, and ensure fruit is well exposed to light. In […] The post Summer vineyard tasks appeared first on Vineyard Magazine .
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Ohmygod–Part 3 The Train to Blois
OK, I really mean it this time… For those long-term readers of this blog, you are no doubt familiar with Ohmygod, a client that I had for three weeks of bike trips in Europe. I started recounting this story way … Continue reading →
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New Amsterdam Campfire Mule
The article New Amsterdam Campfire Mule appeared first on VinePair .