Sedimentary rocks: why pét nat and cloudy wines are on the rise There’s something refreshing about unfiltered or unfined wines. We filter through a selection … The Guardian - UK · 5h ago
Penfolds owner in no rush to sell discount labels Australia's biggest winemaker continues to look to luxury to turn its fortunes around, but changing drinking habits and a tough US market pose challenges. AAP · 16h ago
Australian court orders bamboo removal after roots block neighbour’s sewer, awards A$6,253 in damages In a landmark decision, an Australian court addressed a bamboo dispute affecting two neighboring properties in New South Wales. The court determined that the bamboo created a blockage and posed a risk for future damage to the sewer line. As a result, Homes NSW was ordered to compensate A$6,253.50 for… The Times of India · 19h ago
The best carpet cleaners in the UK – tested on coffee, curry and red wine stains Whether you’re mopping up after pets or kids, or just want to be prepared for spillages, here are our favourite upright and standalone carpet cleaners for tackling grubby floors at home The Guardian - UK · Oct 14
Delta knows the top 40% of Americans are $40 trillion richer than just a few years ago. Cue new burgers and bourbon on Delta One's biggest revamp yet Delta’s biggest Delta One overhaul in nearly 30 years follows a quarter in which premium ticket sales grew 18% and edged past coach. Fortune · Oct 14
Ten South Australian restaurants win a Michelin star – with one double winner The awards are the first ever won by Australian eateries with Magill Estate Restaurant at the Penfolds winery claiming two of the coveted stars The Guardian - AU · Oct 14
These are the best holiday destinations in Europe for embracing a longevity lifestyle Put down the red light masks in favour of walking more, socialising over a glass of wine and eating plant-based food at these longevity hot spots on the continent. Euronews · Oct 14
World’s oldest shipwreck discovered by archaeologists near Turkish island Archaeologists say the 10-metre ship dates back to almost 5,000 years ago, and was likely carrying olive oil, wine or tree resins The Independent UK · Oct 14
Hatted Bistro Penny team to open Italian eatery on Hamilton's Beaumont Street Scarpetta is the latest labour of love for good mates Nic Wong and Joel Humphreys. Newcastle Herald · Oct 14
Food Bites: meet the Italian chef living la dolce vita at QT Newcastle Carmine Mari is enjoying hosting wine dinners and long lunches in the city. Plus, your weekly foodie news. Newcastle Herald · Oct 13
Hidden air-raid shelter wine worth £3.56m; Romanée-Conti bottles fetch £269,500 England has become one of the most remarkable rare wine discoveries in recent auction history. Untouched for decades, the collection sold at Christie's London wine auction for £3.56 million, with every lot finding a buyer and several world records broken. Eleven bottles of Romanée-Conti 1971 alone fetched £269,500. If you… The Times of India · Oct 13
I asked an expert which supermarket wine to pair with my roast – here’s what they recommend Wine expert Tom Gilbey recommends a bottle for beef, lamb, pork, chicken and vegetarian roasts The Independent UK · Oct 13
The six best Christmas markets in Europe to visit in 2026 this winter It’s hard to avoid overly commercialised markets full of generic imported tat, but these six festive villages are recommended for their Christmassy atmosphere The Independent UK · Oct 12
‘When I started cooking, there wasn’t even an avocado’: Mary Berry on marriage, modern eating and the secret to stress-free cooking From a time when avocados were unheard of to an age of one-pot dinners, Mary Berry has seen British cooking transformed. The 91-year-old tells Lauren Taylor about 60 years of marriage, how her own eating habits have changed and why good home cooking needn’t be complicated The Independent UK · Oct 12
The Economic Times · Oct 10 Italy’s biggest wine heist? Thieves haul away €5 million in 30,000 bottles; where did the two trucks vanish? Every stolen bottle was from the 2023 vintage. The shipment included wines from the Tignanello and Guado al Tasso labels. Thieves also made off with around 10,000 bottles of Solaia.
The Economic Times · Oct 10 In 1385, Italy's largest family-run winemaker was founded, centuries later thieves stole 30,000 bottles worth USD 5.8 million, CCTV footage shows daredevil theft Florence-based Antinori said that two vans were used for the robbery and the company believes five or six people took part.