Yellow Tail Partners With Domino's

Following Pizza Hut's launch of a 'Pizza Wine' made in Kansas from tomatoes, infused with natural basil, Domino's has got together with Yellow Tail.

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Baltics Triumph Again in Sommelier Contest

Mikk Parre of Estonia narrowly beat Pascaline Lepeltier of France to be named ASI Best Sommelier of Europe, Africa and the Middle East.

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The Rise and Rise of the Non-Alcohol Drinks Category

As beverage companies watch in dismay as sales of alcohol drop, some are turning to the growing non-alc category. Chris Losh reports.

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Germany: Restaurant Sales Remain Niche for German Wines

For the first time, a representative study by Geisenheim University, commissioned by the German Wine Institute (DWI), reveals where wines are sold in the domestic market, volumes and revenues. How important is the restaurant sector?

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Hendrik Thoma: "The Industry Needs More Sex Appeal"

A conversation with German Master Sommelier Hendrik Thoma about audience-driven social media communication and the importance of proper storytelling.

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Grand Crus Worth Over a Million Euros Missing

At the Michelin-starred Parisian restaurant La Tour d'Argent, an inventory check reportedly revealed the absence of more than 80 wine bottles valued at over €1.5m.

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The Global Wine Industry Grapples with Labour Shortages

It's not just a hospitality problem. Other sectors within the wine industry are also lamenting a lack of workers.

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Devil's Advocate - People Enjoy Wine More in Restaurants. Are you Really Surprised?

The wine industry focuses a lot of attention on the way wine performs in blind tastings and less on the way it is perceived by the people who actually drink it - and why. Top researchers are conducting studies but Robert Joseph impudently wonders if they are asking the right questions.

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After ProWein: Insider Tips for Going Out

For many visitors, the day spent manning stands or visiting them and taking part in the actual events at the fair is only half the attraction of ProWein. There is plenty on offer in Düsseldorf in the evenings - from French fries with cool wines to Korean-inspired dishes with Champagne and Altbier. Wolfgang Fassbender has put together exciting evening events. 

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