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Malaysian Reserve
24-07-2025
- Business
- Malaysian Reserve
SHAFER VINEYARDS 'ONE POINT FIVE' CABERNET SAUVIGNON NOW AVAILABLE IN UNITED AIRLINES POLARIS® BUSINESS CLASS
NAPA VALLEY, Calif., July 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Shafer Vineyards, one of Napa Valley's most renowned historic wineries, is proud to announce that its signature Cabernet Sauvignon, One Point Five, is now being served on United Airlines flights in United Polaris business class. 'We're thrilled to work with United Airlines as they're elevating the wine list in its United Polaris business class,' said Matthew Sharp, Managing Director of Shafer Vineyards. 'At Shafer, we strive to create wines that elevate every experience. To see One Point Five served in such a premium setting, enjoyed by a global audience of travelers, is a proud moment for our entire team.' One Point Five, a balanced and elegant Cabernet Sauvignon sourced from top Napa Valley vineyards, is setting a new standard for premium in-flight wine service. Hailed by critics as one of the top Cabernet Sauvignons from Napa Valley, the 2021 One Point Five has earned outstanding acclaim, receiving scores of 96 points from both global wine critics Jeb Dunnuck and Wine Enthusiast. With its rich, expressive character, layered notes of ripe blackberry, mocha, and toasted spice, and a seamless, polished structure, One Point Five exemplifies the depth and sophistication of world-class Napa Valley Cabernet. This premium in-flight offering – part of a multi-year partnership – highlights United's commitment to elevating its international culinary and beverage experience, while reflecting Shafer's own dedication to quality, authenticity, and craftsmanship. With hubs in Chicago, Denver, Houston, Los Angeles, New York/Newark, San Francisco and Washington, D.C., United operates the most comprehensive global route network among North American carriers and is now the largest airline in the world as measured by available seat miles. Building on this extensive reach, United customers in United Polaris® Business Class can now savor a taste of Napa Valley heritage as they journey across the skies. About Shafer VineyardsFounded in 1978, Shafer Vineyards is located in the Stags Leap District of Napa Valley. Known for its sustainably farmed vineyards and critically acclaimed wines, Shafer has earned a reputation for producing Cabernet Sauvignon of exceptional quality and character. Contact: Andy DemskyCommunications Director, Shafer Vineyardsademsky@
Sky News AU
04-07-2025
- Politics
- Sky News AU
Professional 'Trump basher' Kevin Rudd has to resign in the wake of embarrassing claims of Trump disapproval
If Kevin Rudd genuinely cares about Australia's relationship with America, and not just polishing his own image, he should resign as our ambassador. US President Donald Trump does not suffer fools nor does he reward enemies and this week we got confirmation of what many had already suspected. Experienced pollster Brent Buchanan, a veteran of three Trump campaigns, told Sky News Australia that Mr Rudd is the reason our PM Anthony Albanese has not secured an in-person meeting this term with the President. This wasn't about protocol, or policy. Not even the fallout from that moment when Mr Trump abruptly ditched his schedule to authorise the bombing of Iran. The reason is Kevin Rudd, the former PM and self-professed 'China Guy', who engineers our relationship with our critical ally from a plush office in Washington. "I think he doesn't like the current ambassador, and that's one of the biggest issues," Mr Buchanan told AM Agenda host Laura Jayes. "Donald Trump needs to find an Australian that he likes - or Australia needs to find an Australian that Donald Trump likes and let that person take point - because so much with Donald Trump is personal relationships." What Mr Buchanan was referring to, of course, was Mr Rudd's very public assessment of the President as a "traitor to the west", a "village idiot", a "political liability" and the cherry on top for the June 2, 2020 rant: "the most destructive president in history". "He drags America and democracy through the mud. He thrives on fomenting, not healing, division," the 26th PM of Australia posted on his then Twitter account. "He abuses Christianity, church and bible to justify violence." His appointment to the top diplomatic gig by his Labor pal Mr Albanese came after these openly hostile views and that is still baffling to consider. And it would seem Mr Rudd's digital housekeeping when he got busy scrubbing his wild anti-Trump rants from social media, revealed last November, has not had the intended impact. In an attempt to suture the wound, the ex-MP for Queensland's Griffith electorate has also been in Aspen, Colorado, recently where his praise for Trump was flowing like the region's famed Cabernet Sauvignon. The President got full marks (what a relief) for his Middle East diplomacy, the way he manages NATO allies and there were even hints that he might be worthy of a Nobel Peace Prize. Mr Rudd even managed to sound upbeat about Gaza and the West Bank claiming that Trump's actions would somehow "move the debate and the dial" toward a two-state solution. But the sudden praise isn't savvy diplomacy. It's a desperate and frankly embarrassing attempt to clean up his own mess because "leopard" and "changing spots" springs to mind. Mr Rudd's brand as a Trump basher is so enmeshed it's hard to accept he is suddenly a genuine fan, amid all the think tank waffle. What is clear, however, is that we no longer have the indulgence or bandwidth to let Mr Rudd orchestrate this diplomacy, even if the most generous of observers insist that Mr Trump does not hold grudges. As a nation, we are trying to steer major strategic goals like AUKUS and trade with the US, including the excruciating tariff issue. When questioned about the Pentagon's 30-day review of the AUKUS agreement, Mr Rudd brushed it off, saying the Australian government was "completely relaxed" because it was standard practice for any new administration to reassess programs inherited from their predecessors. Mr Rudd also brushed off the recent G7 summit in Canada when Mr Trump skipped meetings with Mr Albanese as "Everyone got it". No, Kevin. Everyone didn't get it. Australia needs an ambassador to the US who is taken seriously on both sides of the aisle in Washington. Someone who can talk policy without lecturing. Or better yet, someone who doesn't do a complete 180 on past insults without so much as an admission they were wrong, petty and undiplomatic. In essence, a person who is capable of building a serious working relationship with Mr Trump rather than treating him like some kind of moral enemy. Louise Roberts is a journalist and editor who has worked as a TV and radio commentator in Australia, the UK and the US. Louise is a winner of the Peter Ruehl Award for Outstanding Columnist in the NRMA Kennedy Awards for Excellence in Journalism and has been shortlisted in other awards for her opinion work
