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Marta Vidal Elected New President of the CAVA Designation of Origin
The new president will champion a roadmap aimed at enhancing the prestige of the CAVA Designation of Origin, promoting the vineyards and building confidence in the sector. The Plenary Session of the Regulatory Council of the CAVA Designation of Origin has elected Marta Vidal as the new president of the CAVA Designation of Origin for…
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New Wonky Fruit Gin Perfect For Summer Spritz
Award-winning farm craft gin brand Penrhos Spirits is launching a new limited-edition summer gin today in collaboration with mission-led food company Oddbox – a ‘Wonky Apple and Fennel Gin with a squeeze of Lemon’, designed from the ground up as the ultimate ingredient for this year’s summer spritz. Each bottle has been crafted using Oddbox’s…
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Escape to the Cotswolds for English Wine Week at Woodchester Valley Vineyard
English Wine Week returns on 20th June 2026, showcasing that world-class wines are closer to home than expected. Woodchester Valley Vineyard invites wine enthusiasts and lovers to experience the quality and craftsmanship of their award-winning English wines at the family-owned vineyard in the South Cotswolds. Visitors can discover the diverse collection of white, rosé, red,…
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The Architecture of the Pop: How Glass Engineering Defines the Premium Sparkling Experience
The pop of the cork and the effervescent cascade that follows are the defining moments of any sparkling wine experience. Yet, long before the liquid reaches a crystal flute, the glass bottle serves as the silent, initial brand ambassador. In the highly competitive world of haute cuvées, the vessel is far more than a simple…
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Lambrusco and the Food of Its Homeland — A Morning with the Producers of Emilia-Romagna
There is a moment, somewhere between the first pour and the second slice of aged Parmigiano, when Lambrusco stops being a wine you are drinking and becomes something else entirely — a context, a landscape, a statement of belonging. It is the red thread stitched through the fabric of Emilia-Romagna, a region that has, arguably,…
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Enjoy Coffee After a Sparkling Wine Meal
How AI Avatars Can Help Speciality Coffee Roasters Tell Origin Stories That Drive Customer Loyalty Enjoying coffee after a sparkling wine meal is a classic dining tradition. The rich, warm coffee acts as a great digestif to wake you up. However, caffeine and alcohol can conflict, so it is best to drink water first,…
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To mark their 190th anniversary, Mosnel hosted a conference on ‘Agroforestry’
Agroforestry. In Search of Tomorrow’s Viticulture There is a word that comes up often when talking about Mosnel: balance. In the vineyards, in the cellars,in the glass. Balance is a principle that goes back to 1836, when the Barboglio family inherited the Camignone estate, and which today, 190 years later, Lucia and Giulio Barzanò have…
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Serving Sparkling Wine: Temperature and Storage Guide
A great bottle of sparkling wine can be ruined by something as simple as the wrong temperature. Serve it too warm and it foams and falls flat. Serve it too cold and the aromas vanish. The bottle did nothing wrong; the handling did. Temperature is the quiet difference between a memorable glass and a disappointing…
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How to make wine at home – a careful beginner’s guide
When it comes to learning how to make wine at home, it is best to approach the subject as a controlled fermentation process rather than a casual experiment. Home wine making requires clean equipment, suitable ingredients, accurate measurements and patience. This post explains the basic stages of making wine at home, with attention to hygiene, safety and responsible handling.…
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