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Why Benidorm is so much more than party tourism

Benidorm is famous for its wild parties and cheap alcohol. But as I found on a recent trip, there’s much more to the Costa Blanca town.

Food and Drink

Belgium destroys US beer over 'Champagne of Beers' slogan

Belgian customs crushed over 2,000 cans of Miller High Life after Champagne producers complained about the beer's slogan: "The Champagne of Beers".

Climate

Could climate change increase harvest-wrecking spring frosts?

Spring frosts can destroy an entire harvest. Does climate change make them more likely?

Destinations

Why you should head to Portugal for a wine-tasting adventure

This Portuguese city may be known for port and pastel de nata - but there's another reason foodies should flock here.

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Destinations

Ajara: Where to go and what to do in the world's oldest wine region

This mountainous Georgian region is working hard to create sustainable tourism for the future, here’s why you should visit.

Food and Drink

Why do France's winemakers want to destroy their vineyards?

Red wine consumption is at an all-time low in France. The government and winemakers have come up with a destructive solution to the problem of overproduction.

17 February 2023

Food and Drink

French billionaire François Pinault takes over Champagne Jacquesson

François Pinault, a French billionaire and owner of the luxury group Kering, has acquired Champagne Jacquesson, a small, prestigious champagne producer known for its high-quality sparkling wines

Food and Drink

Grape expectations: India's biggest winemaker targets new TV audience

The pandemic has seen millions Indians change their daily habits in more ways than one. India's biggest winemaker is hoping to make big profits from a new market, driven by aspirational lifestyles depicted on television and streaming platforms.

23 December 2022

Taste

Europe’s most exciting new wine destination will surprise you

Many of this country's small wineries don't produce enough bottles to export, meaning you'll have to book a trip to try them.

10 December 2022

Destinations

Croatia: What to eat, drink and do in 'the land of a thousand islands'

Kitesurfing, sailing and wine: Why Croatia should be your next trip

9 December 2022

Culture news

A creative concept deliciously unites some of Europe's finest vines

The European Union's motto of "United in diversity" has been put in a bottle. The Borderless European Wine is a solidarity project that aims to combine the cultural creativity of the continent's winegrowers.

1 December 2022

France

Hospices of Beaune auction: historic record of 29 million euros raised

Charity auctions of wines from the Hospices de Beaune reached record highs on Sunday

21 November 2022

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Beaujolais Nouveau wine celebrates a smaller but higher quality

In Beaujeu, the epicentre of the vineyard, music, fireworks and festivities marked the arrival of the wine.

17 November 2022

Food and Drink

France celebrates the first bottle of Beaujolais Nouveau 2022

At just after midnight, the first bottle of this year’s Beaujolais Nouveau was opened in France despite a lower production because of bad weather

17 November 2022

Food and Drink

Teetotal drinkers gain popularity in France

Drinks producers in France are adapting their products to make way for more alcohol-free alternatives.

2 November 2022

Explore

Göygöl: city with the oldest operating winery in Azerbaijan

In partnership with Azerbaijan Tourism Board

The history of Azerbaijan has a rich tradition of winemaking, going back centuries in the territory. Contemporary winemaking started in Göygöl in 1860 by German immigrants and continues to flourish to this day.

27 October 2022

Food and Drink

Cheese wars: Président wins the Camembert skirmish

In the latest Camembert skirmish, the international company Lactalis and its Président brand has emerged victorious.

26 October 2022

Food and Drink

Climate change could result in the UK becoming a major wine producer

In England, climate change is modifying the wine landscape. According to a study published in July, over the next 20 years rising temperatures will allow the cultivation of grape varieties that were usually grown in Burgundy or Alsace

21 October 2022

Georgia

Climate change wreaks havoc with Georgia’s emerging wine market

Winemakers in many of the country's microclimate zones fear this summer's drought and scorching temperatures will affect output after export volumes soared last year.

France

On cloud wine: French monks turned winemakers

Boasting 1600 years of monastic viticulture, the monks at the Abbey Le Barroux in the south of France are working alongside seasonal pickers from the local community and have paired with winemakers at Via Caritatis to create a high quality product.