More than a slogan, this new positioning seeks to capture the essence of South African wine – radiant, resilient, and deeply rooted in cultural authenticity. The campaign emphasizes the distinctive qualities that define South Africa as a wine-producing nation. Under the generous African sun and across an extraordinary mosaic of terroirs, producers are crafting wines […]
The International Wine Challenge (IWC) 2025 has once again affirmed its position as the most rigorous and influential benchmark of global wine quality. This year’s results highlight the remarkable diversity of viticultural excellence, with nine countries earning recognition across the most prestigious categories, including Champion titles, international trophies, and national trophies. The IWC’s methodological rigour,
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The Consorzio Alto Adige Wines has successfully concluded the Alto Adige Wine Summit 2025, marking its most ambitious and internationally resonant edition to date. Held biennially, the summit serves as the preeminent platform for positioning Alto Adige as a dynamic contributor to the global wine dialogue, uniting international trade media, sommeliers, wine merchants, and hospitality
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The international tourism sector demonstrated notable resilience in the first half of 2025, recording a 5% increase in global arrivals compared to the same period in 2024, according to the latest UN Tourism data. This upward trajectory translated into approximately 690 million international tourist movements between January and June, a figure that underscores both the
Wine has long been intertwined with the art of hospitality, yet a select number of hotels elevate the experience to the highest level by curating world-class cellars that rival esteemed restaurants and private collections. According to MICHELIN Guide, these properties redefine the concept of luxury lodging, offering immersive oenological journeys that appeal to both seasoned
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Emirates has further strengthened its reputation for offering one of the world’s most exclusive inflight wine and champagne selections by introducing Dom Pérignon Rosé Vintage 2009 to its first-class menu. This distinguished cuvée will be available for a limited time across all Emirates routes departing from Dubai. The airline maintains exclusive global rights to serve
The twentieth edition of Radici del Sud recently concluded spectacularly, marking another milestone for this renowned annual celebration of Southern Italian wine and culinary excellence. Held from June 4–9, 2025, at the historic former Distillery Paolo Cassano in Gioia del Colle, Puglia, this unique gathering brought together wine producers, international buyers, critics, journalists, and passionate
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In the rolling hills of Wales, a quiet revolution is underway. Once considered too cold and damp for viticulture, the Welsh countryside is now home to a burgeoning wine industry that is defying expectations and thriving amid climate shifts and strategic innovation. As global temperatures rise, regions previously unsuitable for grape cultivation are experiencing longer
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Château Lafleur announced a few days ago that it is withdrawing from both the Pomerol AOC and wider Bordeaux designation from the 2025 vintage, with all six wines in the Société Civile du Château Lafleur group set to become Vins de France. Here are some excerpts from the Guinaudeau family Letter: “Climate is changing fast
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For the fourth consecutive year, Dr. Konstantin Frank Winery in New York’s Finger Lakes wine region has been named the Best Winery Tour in the United States by the 2025 USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards. This recognition underscores the winery’s enduring role in advancing American viticulture and wine tourism through innovation, history, and experiential
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