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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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Why Atmosphere Matters in Champagne Tourism and Tasting Rooms
Champagne tourism is about more than tasting what is in the glass. Visitors come for the story, the place, the people, the setting, and the feeling they take home after the last pour. A tasting room may serve excellent Champagne, but the atmosphere often decides whether guests remember the visit, share it with friends, or…
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Why International Wine Tourists Are Flocking to the UK
For decades, wine-focused holidays in Europe usually meant heading straight for France, Italy, or Spain. The UK rarely entered the conversation. It looks like that has changed. Today, visitors from North America, Europe, and beyond are building trips around Britain’s vineyards. While climate change presents significant challenges for wine regions around the world, the UK’s…
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The Best Luxury Destinations for Exclusive Food and Wine Pairings
Some trips are planned around famous sights. Others are remembered for what happened around the table. It might be a long lunch overlooking rows of vines, seafood that came off a boat earlier that morning, or a local wine poured a few miles from the vineyard where the grapes were grown. Those small moments often…
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Automation is Radically Transforming Sparkling Wine Production
Sparkling wine is commonly associated with craftsmanship and a very labour-intensive process. Even though a lot of high-end producers still use traditional methods, wineries are now turning to automation as a way to scale without losing quality. The World is Entering a New Era of Automation Even though automation has been around for some time,…
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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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