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Japanese alcohol in Korea jumps to record high
17+ min ago (406+ words) Japanese alcoholic drinks are thriving in South Korea, with imports reaching a record high in the first quarter of 2026, marking a dramatic turnaround from the 2019 boycott of Japanese products. In recent years, Japanese alcohol imports to Korea plummeted sharply due…...
'I don't want people to buy Palestinian wines because they feel bad about Palestine"
31+ min ago (965+ words) James Bayley meets Franco-Palestinian chef Fadi Kattan and sommelier Anna Patrowicz to explore a wine region older than Burgundy, where producers navigate military checkpoints and water rationed to once every 40 days to make bottles they hope will be judged purely…...
Abyss Brewing to open "truly independent" Brighton venue
2+ hour, 17+ min ago (509+ words) Sussex-based Abyss Brewing has plans to create a central Brighton destination "built for fresh pours, seriously good food and welcoming vibes. db finds out more. The venue, which will be located on Trafalgar Street, in Brighton's North Laine, has been…...
The best holiday beers in Europe
1+ week, 2+ day ago (554+ words) From sun-soaked Greek lagers to crisp Czech pilsners, the holiday pint remains one of life's great pleasures. As British summer begins, these are the beers worth travelling for....
Why "retailers are changing the way they think about their beer line-up
2+ hour, 12+ min ago (593+ words) In an exclusive interview, Colorado's Tivoli Brewing Co CEO Ari Opsahl tells Jessica Mason ways craft brewers can navigate a changing retail landscape that has historically favoured big beer brands. For nearly two decades, major brewers have followed the same…...
Silverhand champions 'more accessible, more local, more sustainable' English wines
2+ hour, 14+ min ago (886+ words) Kent-based producer Silverhand Estate is reshaping the perceptions of English wine, celebrating a year of high-profile partnerships and listings, as well as recognition for its impeccable sustainability credentials. The English wine brand, a pioneer of organic production, has steadily gained…...
Gavi gets to grips with meteorological outlook
8+ mon, 2+ week ago (194+ words) When a wine appellation only permits the use of one grape, safeguarding the future of that variety is of paramount importance. db catches up with Gavi DOCG to find out what it has learned about Cortese since installing high-tech weather…...
Gavi DOCG reveals its hidden depths
9+ mon, 3+ week ago (41+ words) From a millennium's history to wines that match contemporary tastes, db discovers the strengths of Gavi DOCG....
Why wine tourists should have Gavi DOCG firnly in their sights
3+ hour, 13+ min ago (402+ words) Gavi DOCG is an experiential playground for tourists, boasting high-altitude nature trails, unrivalled gastronomy and contemporary wines from ancient lands. Discover why you should pay a visit to the northern Italian region this summer. Picture the scene. You're lazing on…...
Smirnoff Ice lets Love Island fans pick new flavours
18+ hour, 46+ min ago (460+ words) As Love Island USA returns for season eight, the Diageo-owned brand is tapping into reality TV fandom by putting its next flavour launch in consumers" hands. Smirnoff Ice has teamed up with Love Island USA as the reality show"s…...