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Top 10 oldest wineries and distilleries in US
1+ hour, 26+ min ago (233+ words) Ahead of Independence Day on Saturday, db reveals the ten oldest wineries and distilleries in the United States that remain operational, two of which predate the Declaration of Independence altogether. While Europeans are keen to remind their friends across the…...
Champagne on course for earliest harvest start date ever
4+ hour, 52+ min ago (572+ words) Following an unusually early and heavily frost-damaged start to the season, followed by recent heatwave conditions, Champagne could be on course for the earliest start date for harvesting in its long history. According to the region's newspaper L'Union, and confirmed…...
Beer Hour: Lotte Peplow
6+ hour, 20+ min ago (995+ words) Lotte Peplow, the Brewers Association's American craft beer ambassador for Europe, tells Jessica Mason about her experience within the beer sector, the challenges and trends that are changing it and the education and advice that has shaped her perspective along…...
Valdo celebrates 100 years as a Prosecco Superiore pioneer
9+ hour, 10+ min ago (1106+ words) Valdo has always prioritised the fine terroirs of Valdobbiadene, but its first century of winemaking proves that innovation is just as important. The Prosecco boom may be a very modern phenomenon, but the region's winegrowing story is ancient and, in…...
Vinarchy puts 'biggest investment yet' behind new Jacob's Creek campaign
4+ hour, 55+ min ago (446+ words) The Australian parent company of the well-known brand has launched its "Welcome to the Creek" campaign, aimed at making wine drinking more social and approachable. Jacob"s Creek is launching a global brand platform and campaign in a bid to…...
Relighting a passion: wine and America on a milestone anniversary
7+ hour, 48+ min ago (453+ words) As the US celebrates its 250th anniversary this weekend, where does wine fit into the national mood? Karen Mac Neil argues that Americans should take the chance to embrace a longstanding and unique wine culture. The Statue of Liberty was crumbling....
Aldi launches its 'chicken wine' dupe in magnum
5+ hour, 29+ min ago (589+ words) Budget supermarket Aldi is to release Le Grand Poulet Ros" wine, a magnum-sized version of its Le Petit Poulet Ros", on 6 July, the same day England plays Mexico in the World Cup." La Vieille Ferme Ros", produced in the Rh'ne…...
Beer considered to be the "most American" of drinks
6+ hour, 10+ min ago (385+ words) Ahead of Independence Day celebrations, new statistics have revealed that the majority of adults believe beer is the drink that is understood to be "most American. db looks at the findings. As Americans prepare for the nation's 250th anniversary this 4 July,…...
Digital proof of age to be accepted for alcohol sales in England and Wales
6+ hour, 32+ min ago (543+ words) Digital proof of age will be accepted for alcohol sales in England and Wales from autumn 2026 under changes announced by the Home Office. While the move is intended to modernise age verification, experts argue its success will depend on clear…...
LCB's Jane Renwick on empowering women in drinks logistics
8+ hour, 39+ min ago (540+ words) Drinks logistics and bonded warehousing have traditionally been male-dominated fields. As the first and only female member of the LCB board, Renwick has spent more than 30 years challenging these perceptions and empowering women. She began her career at Octavian Wine…...