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Viva Wine Group has struck a deal to buy a majority stake in fellow European wine distributor Delta Wines. Sweden-based Viva Wine Group is to pay around €57m ($63.9m) to shareholders including from ...
Ever wonder why that pounding headache seems worse after consuming red wine as opposed to drinking white or sparkling? Researchers have been investigating this mystery and identified potential ...
For many restaurants, the wine list is a lost opportunity. But here is how a good one can help wine appeal to new audiences. Sam Bogue, the sommelier of Penny Roma in San Francisco, tries to ...
“One in every two bottles of wine is consumed outside its country of origin," says John Barker, International Vine and Wine Organization (OIV) Director General Tariffs, trade, and the economy ...
The variety of wines available now is wonderful, but it can be paralyzing. Here’s a guide for finding treasures among the vast choices. By Eric Asimov Have I ever shared my strategy for touring ...
Hiding beneath the surface of a secluded section of Europe, a massive underground city exists with miles of tunnels filled with wine. Every “street” carries the name of a certain grape like ...
Absolutely. There’s no official definition of low-alcohol wine, but most people would agree that any wine with alcohol by volume under 12 percent would qualify. The growing interest in “better for you ...
Here’s a tip: set aside all your cardboard-based prejudices and head to the boxed-wine aisle of your local bottle or grocery store. What was once home to shelves of homogenous, lackluster plonk ...
I'm a sommelier in Italy, and there are a few wines to avoid ordering at bars and restaurants. If you're looking for a nice white, skip chardonnay and order a glass of Greek assyrtiko. Merlot and ...