There comes a time in the lifespan of wildly successful products when it seems the world is not enough. Think: Crystal Pepsi, Facebook’s pivot to Meta, and non-alcoholic hard seltzer. Prosecco, that chipper Swiss army knife of sparkling wine, may be having its moment trotting out the trope. Much to the confusion of everyone, the …
Is Still Prosecco a Clever Bid or a Branding Blunder? Read More »
One of the most endearing things about mezcal is its versatility. There are dozens of agave species (called magueys in Oaxaca, Mexico, where most mezcal today is made) that can be used to make it, allowing for a playground of alluring flavors. Tequila, in contrast, must by modern definition be made only with a specific …
Espadín: The Surprisingly Short History of Mezcal’s Most Prominent Agave Read More »
Wireless connectivity is foundational to modern logistics. From handheld scanners to autonomous vehicles, most systems rely on Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, or cellular to keep information flowing. These radio-based networks work well in most environments, but not all. That’s where Li-Fi enters the picture. Li-Fi, or Light Fidelity, uses modulated LED light to transmit data. It operates …
Vineyard in Champagne France’s wine harvest will jump as much as 17% in 2025 from a year earlier, with higher volumes especially in Burgundy, Champagne and the Loire Valley due to more favourable growing conditions, according to the first forecast from the French agriculture ministry’s Agreste statistics division. This year’s vintage is expected to end …
French harvest 2025: Volumes to jump as Burgundy, Champagne recover Read More »
The concept is new; a colourful consumer magazine for people serious about their wine but not claiming to be experts. I’m drafting an article (sadly I’ve lost it) intended to entertain first and enlighten second. And just down the road more scissors and Cow gum are putting together another new magazine: The Garden. As well …
Hugh Johnson: ‘Among wine lovers the goal should be simply appreciation’ Read More »
Shots can be savored and sipped slowly, but let’s be honest: The name and the tiny glassware suggest they should be gulped down in one go — a burst of flavor that vanishes just as quickly as it arrives. At their best, shots are either a small pour of a delicious spirit or a miniature …
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There’s more celebrity support for the world’s most expensive wine region, while fire strikes in southern France.
Although baijiu easily dominates China’s alcohol market, making global inroads is proving more tricky.
Picture this: It’s a warm summer evening and you’re headed to the park to enjoy a picnic with some friends and pop open that bottle of wine you’ve been looking forward to all week. But when you settle in and get ready to pour yourself a glass, you realize you’ve forgotten your corkscrew, and there’s …
10 of the Best Screw Top Wines for Outdoor Drinking Read More »
This week in supply chain and logistics, major players across industries are making bold moves in response to cost pressures, policy shifts, and capacity challenges. UPS is aligning with FedEx by changing how it calculates dimensional weight—an adjustment that could raise shipping costs for businesses of all sizes. In the energy sector, U.S. startup Lyten …
Supply Chain and Logistics News August 4th – August 7th 2025 Read More »