Wine

Discover Noyan Tun Wine and Spirits Shop in Yerevan, Armenia

We stumbled upon this gem yesterday, just a short walk from our hotel, and were immediately impressed by its well-stocked, beautifully curated selection of wines and spirits. The shop offers an excellent variety of both Armenian and international wines. Noyan Tun highlights Armenia’s diverse wine regions, featuring everything from the bold reds of Vayots Dzor […]

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UN Global Conference on Wine Tourism Concludes

The importance of preserving heritage while embracing innovation was highlighted as UN Tourism welcomed experts worldwide to its Global Conference on Wine Tourism this week. The 8th edition of the Conference marked a milestone for Armenia and global wine tourism. With over 300 participants from more than 25 countries, the conference emphasized key areas essential

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WineGB calls for further support from Government for wine exports

WineGB is calling on the government to provide additional support to promote the growth of GB wine sales overseas through exports. The percentage of sales from export has doubled in two years from 4% in 2021 to 8% in 2023. Currently, British wines are exported to 45 countries, with the largest markets being Norway, Japan,

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Exploring Switzerland’s Most Unique Vineyard Stays

As the harvest season approaches, Switzerland’s Grape Escapes program uncorks a selection of over sixty exceptional and unique accommodations. These range from boutique châteaux to rustic vigneron cottages, and from avant-garde “birdboxes” to transparent “bubble” retreats – all offering an all-inclusive oenophile’s paradise. The common thread? Each stay is deeply rooted in viticulture and terroir.

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New Study Shows Growing Visitor Diversity and Spending in Napa Valley

Visit Napa Valley just announced the release of its 2023 Visitor Profile and Economic Impact Study. The research report finds that visitor spending and related tax revenue have surpassed pre-pandemic levels, highlighting the Napa Valley’s positive trajectory in tourism recovery following the devastating global COVID-19 pandemic and California wildfires. Among the key findings in the

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New study shows wine consumption does not increase cancer or mortality risk in healthy adults over 60

A study published this week in JAMA Network Open and conducted by researchers based at the Autonomous University of Madrid, Harvard and other institutions investigates the impact of alcohol consumption on mortality among older adults, particularly focusing on those with health-related or socioeconomic vulnerabilities. The findings reveal that even what is typically considered low-risk drinking

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Celebrating Pioneering Young Women in Wine: A Journey Through Four Exceptional Wine Gems of Italy

In the world of wine, the contributions of young women or vignaiole Italiane continue to shape the industry in profound ways. From across Italy’s rolling vineyards, these remarkable women are creating wines that speak of tradition, innovation, and a deep connection to the land. Here, we spotlight four extraordinary wineries led by passionate young women

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Concours Mondial de Bruxelles – Guanajuato, Mexico – Key Highlights

I was trilled to participate in the prestigious Concours Mondial de Bruxelles in Guanajuato, Mexico, just two months ago! Some key points: The wines were blind-tasted by wine trade, including buyers, journalists, wine merchants, and oenologists, who were selected by the CMB, representing 45 nationalities. We tasted over 7,500 red and white wines from 42

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Ruinart Unveils Blanc Singulier: A New Champagne Based on Climate Change

Frédéric Panaïotis, cellar master of Maison Ruinart, the oldest Champagne house founded in 1729, has introduced a new cuvée, Blanc Singulier. The label describes it as “A Singular Expression of Chardonnay, Revealed by a Changing Climate.” Ruinart is renowned for its Chardonnay, and Blanc Singulier continues this tradition with a 100% Chardonnay composition. The Edition

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