Sweet wines are some of the world’s most historic expressions of wine. Tokaji, Pantelleria, Vin Santo: These were the wines that survived long ocean voyages around the ancient world through and beyond the Middle Ages. Today, there’s an exciting array of different styles made from a plethora of varieties all over the world. Some are …
A man in a suit, overcoat slung over his forearm, enters a small-town restaurant and sidles up to the bar. Placing his coat on a barstool, he greets a coworker to quickly catch up on their predicament: Amid a historic snowstorm, they’re stuck in Podunk America and their company vehicle needs repairs. What else can …
Global Trade Compliance Is Not Showing Signs of Slowing Down Any Time Soon The Global Trade Compliance market is experiencing steady growth and is expected to continue this trend over the next five years. I have recently completed the latest ARC Advisory Market Analysis on Global Trade Compliance, available here. Three major trends are driving …
New Study Shows Global Trade Compliance Is Not Slowing Down Any Time Soon Read More »
Glassware can make or break a wine drinking experience. Though we can probably all agree that it’s blasphemous to sip a grand cru Burgundy out of a red Solo cup, some drinkers are pickier than others when it comes to the specifications of their drinking vessel. In today’s dining landscape, when you’re likely paying $100-plus …
Ask a Somm: Is It Rude to Ask a Server to Swap My Glassware? Read More »
In August, the Takeover Appeal Board ordered Balfour-Lynn to compensate investors for the ‘deceit and wrongdoing’ it uncovered at the property investment firm he ran. The tycoon, who co-founded Balfour Winery in Kent, said he did not ‘have the means’ to pay such ‘high levels’ of compensation. He has now been forced to file for …
English wine mogul bankrupted after stock market scandal Read More »
Bordeaux city centre has recently gained a shop dedicated to dealcoholised wines. It is a sign of the times that central Bordeaux recently gained a shop dedicated to ‘dealcoholised’ wine, and alcohol-free alternatives in general. While the concept may not be to everyone’s taste, plenty of curious winemakers and consumers have been calling in at …
Bordeaux gets alcohol-free wine shop as times change Read More »
Trump’s Promise of Mass Deportations Looms over California’s Wine Industry: During his presidential campaign, Donald Trump vowed to launch what he called “the largest deportation program in American history,” targeting more than 11 million people…
King Charles III revoked royal warrants for three top Champagne houses including Lanson, Mumm, and Krug, according to a Friday report in Bloomberg. Appointed by the monarchy, Royal Warrants are patents that permit a company to use the Royal Arms on packaging as a mark of recognition of its ongoing supply of goods to the …
King Charles Revokes Royal Warrants from 3 Top Champagne Houses Read More »
When it come’s to the world’s most wanted Sangiovese, there’s only one part of the world on people’s radar.
January 28, 2025 – On April 1-2, 2025, a collection of esteemed wine professionals will gather in Santa Rosa, Calif., to evaluate entries in the 2025 Press Democrat North Coast […]