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It is a common scene at happy hours and family gatherings: someone finishes a single glass of wine or a beer and casually picks up their car keys. There is a persistent social misconception that “just one drink” is a universal safety threshold for getting behind the wheel. We often rely on our own subjective…

Blanquette de Limoux, which is made from the Mauzac grape, is experiencing a spike in popularity as of late. This sparkling wine is now being stocked by high-street supermarkets across the country, and statistics show that every second, five bottles of Languedoc wine are sold, which is the main region for growing Mauzac grapes. Blanquette…

There is a photograph from 1895 that sums up an entire era. A dozen men in top hats sit around a roulette table at the Casino de Monte-Carlo. Each has a glass of Champagne beside them. No one is looking at the camera. Everyone is looking at the wheel. That image was not an accident.…

Champagne has been part of Western culture for centuries. The penchant for Champagne among the social elite started in 5th-century France. Kings were coronated in Reims Cathedral, which is in the Champagne region. The drink of choice at these ceremonies was, as you can guess, Champagne. Since then, everyone’s favorite sparkling drink has flowed through…

With their focus on fresh ingredients and simple recipes, there are millions of Italian restaurant fans. This dedication influences the tastes and experiences that patrons enjoy. Many patrons return for the authentic flavors and the comfort level these establishments promote. Celebrating Freshness Over Complexity Most Portland Italian restaurants rely on fresh seasonal ingredients and quality…

Xinomavro, a grape that is indigenously from Greece, is emerging as a popular choice for sparkling wine. As time goes on, we are seeing more and more producers adopt the grape, with Kir-Yianni Estate and Domaine Karanika. Even though the grape comes from Greece, we are seeing UK high-street shops embrace it, with M&S releasing…