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Daily Mail
a day ago
- Business
- Daily Mail
Wine lovers are rushing to score £80 off this personalised case - that's less than £6 a bottle (but hurry, this exclusive deal ends soon!)
Daily Mail journalists select and curate the products that feature on our site. If you make a purchase via links on this page we will earn commission - learn more Whether you're hosting a dinner party, celebrating with family and friends or simply love the cupboard being stocked with really good wines, Naked Wines is here to take the hassle out of wine shopping. The best bit? Daily Mail shoppers can score a huge £80 off a personalised case of world-class wines with our discount code, helping you stock up on 12 excellent tipples for less than £6 a bottle. Simply use the code DAILYMAIL and receive a case of red, white or a mixture of the two for just £64.99 (usually £144.99). What could be better for entertaining for less? Whether you're a wine connoisseur or simply pick the bottle with the prettiest label, opting for an online retailer like Naked Wines is an easy way to ensure you've always got a tipple to enjoy – and could save you money, too. Cutting out the middlemen, Naked Wines gives customers access to incredible wines at up to 33 per cent less than typical retail prices - flipping the wine industry on its head and making finding world-class wines from independent winemakers more affordable (and easier!) than ever. 'Most delicious wine. I love all these perfect balanced flavours,' raved one impressed reviewer. .'They offer a great selection of wines and I am looking forward each day to discover something new for my taste buds. Highly recommend!' With our exclusive discount code, you'll have access to a whopping £80 off a case of 12 wines, with the option to personalise it to suit your tastes. Whether you prefer smooth reds and crisp whites, big reds and rich whites, or would rather have one or the other, your case will reflect your tastes to a tee, with bottles from Puglia, Bordeaux, Stellenbosch and so much more. Originally worth £144.99, you'll receive this tailored-to-you case of wine for just £64.99 with our code, bringing each bottle to under £6 each. With zero tie-ins and zero time limits, you shop how you want and when you want with Naked Wines, and if you don't love a wine, you can even get credits back to try something new. And for the true wine lovers? Naked Wine's Angel wine club allows you to pay into your wine account every month to help put towards your next wine purchase, allowing you to snap up a delicious wine using your balance when you're after that perfect tipple. Then you'll be free to enjoy up to 33 per cent off every bottle. And did we mention you'll get gifted a free bottle per month to say thank you for being an Angel member? And it's the good stuff, too – sometimes even a magnum. Better still, by putting money into your wine account each month, you're also directly supporting world-class winemakers – and getting their bottles for a fairer price while you're at it. It's a win-win. Ready to revolutionise your wine rack? Follow our link and use code DAILYMAIL to score a huge £80 off your personalised mixed case. Like the over 10,000 five-star reviewers, you're sure to love it. 'Customer of Naked Wines for number of years,' raved one happy Naked Wines member. 'Can get not only wine, but knowledge about wines, get to know winemakers. 'Find their team work highly professional. As customer always feel attention paid to me and I heard.' Another added: 'Worth every penny. Fantastic selection at reasonable prices and great service to boot! Lots of insight from the wine makers themselves as well, which makes the experience that much better. I've been an Angel for a year now and both my Christmas crates have been exceptional.'
France 24
6 days ago
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- France 24
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Forbes
21-07-2025
- Forbes
Eating Around Malta
Colourful Boats in Harbour of Marsaxlokk, Malta at springtime. This small island in the Mediterranean is one of the closest to North Africa and has been a hotbed of conflict, colonization and military maneuvers during the war. The Maltese national language is closer to Arabic than any other language. Residents say that the language of Malta is completely copacetic with Lebanese Arabic and is it said the pronunciation of basic numbers is exactly the same as Arabic. The back street of Valletta. This island is a UNESCO heritage site and Gladiator II was reportedly filmed in Valletta, given its resemblance to ancient Rome. While the island is full of great food offerings, it is a bit disappointing that many of the shops and bigger restaurants have moved out of the historic center, as more modern areas such as Sliema have become a bigger draw. The Wines and Wineries Glass of red wine with brie cheese with view of harbor with boats and historic city center of Birgu ... More in Malta. Malta has been producing wines for centuries. The winemakers use a number of international varietals but also have their own indigenous grapes—such as Girgentina and Ġellewża—which are challenging to pronounce. The heat of the island works against local wine producers, as well as the fact that Maltese—like the Swiss and Austrians—also enjoy their own wines so much few of them make it out of the country. The bottom line is that unfortunately not much Maltese wine is available in the States. I had a chance to visit a few great wineries. One was Markus Divinus, whose owner is making completely unique wines with a mix of local and international varietals. I particularly liked the white Zafrana, which is primarily based on the the indigenous Girgentina grape with international varieties, on the nose it has stone fruit and mineral notes. Only 1,434 bottles were made of the 2023 vintage, which clearly demonstrates why these wines are hard to find outside the country. The winery's tasting room is darling with lights hung outside and black and white pictures of owner Mark Borg's family producing wine. Unfortunately, the bulk of these wines, when sold directly, from the winery are coming in at more than $50 a bottle retail which is a price point that few Americans would be willing to experiment with an unknown wine. It's the same issue that Georgian, Armenian and Serbian wines are facing. Only a small set of locals can afford to buy the wines and the math doesn't work on exporting them profitably. However, I totally enjoyed tasting the local wines and seeing them paired on menus. Another winery I enjoyed visiting was Meridiana, which is owned by noted Italian winemaker Piero Antinori, who has been an aggressive player in the international wine industry. He also owns a winery called Metaforsis, that I have visited in the Dealu Mare region of Romania, and he instinctively seems to quietly understand how to expand his empire. At Meridiana the Nexxus Merlot was good with intense cherry and berry flavors. The Restaurants Malta is home to a pretty impressive number of Michelin-starred restaurants. So, the destination is playing in the big leagues for a 122 square-mile island. I had the privilege of going to two of them. Ion Harbour, a two-star Michelin, is run by British chef Simon Rogan. The views of the harbor are stunning. Its location on the harbor is peerless: you can stare at endless ocean for hours. While its food merits the two stars, the restaurant could probably use a little support in managing reservations and guest arrival, which were bumpy. Highlights from the meal included a rosemary-infused pumpkin from Hokkaido Japan with sticky yolk and cheese sauce. I also loved the playful beef fat and koji waffle made with with sheep's yogurt and orange jam. Another great Michelin dining experience was had at LeGV. It is in the trendy heart of Malta's Sliema district, so the views aren't classic but the food is great. The space sits atop a modern building with stunning views of the surrounding area. The staff is flawless and local wines, like Marcus Divinus' are offered in abundance. Quail, white asparagus and veal: sign me up. I just wish the portions had been smaller and I had had space for cheese (and that I didn't need to wake up at 2am to catch my flight). Valletta is a charming preserved city much like Ortiga in Siracusa. It's beautiful and historic but is somewhat limited in terms of its food and shopping options. This is a fantastic local place. Leglegin, nestled on a back street, was one of the best meals I had in the area. It is run by an enthusiastic, second generation restaurateur. Check: great local wines, small bite and an amazing typical rabbit dish. A great new fact that I learned was that Maltese rabbits are plumper than American ones, as they are farm raised. The Hotel If there is one hotel that says it all about history, and war, in Malta it is the endlessly gracious The Phoenicia. It sits within the City's ancient fortifications, just outside Valletta proper, and even has an infinity pool that juts out over the City. The pool at the Phoenicia. It was once, of course, where Queen Elisabetta once stayed. She and Prince Philip even lived in Malta for a few years as a newly married couple. The Phoenicia's gardens are divine and the restaurant has a gracious perch. Specialties include a lobster salad and crispy corn on the cobb. It features a number of local wines on the list, such as sparkling Marsovin wines.
Yahoo
21-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Wine Woes as President Trump's Tariffs Loom
A planned 30% US tariff on EU wines could hike prices, slash choice, and force layoffs across America's wine trade. The US wine industry warns that distributors who rely on European bottles for most of their revenue would collapse, hurting domestic winemakers and vintners too. While some California grape growers hope the tariffs will level the playing field for US winemakers, importers and retailers are skeptical that protectionism is the long-term solution. Critics say tariffs won't fix oversupply or falling demand and would instead shrink the entire U.S. wine ecosystem. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Condé Nast Traveler
21-07-2025
- Condé Nast Traveler
In the Columbia River Gorge, the Food and Wine are as Epic as the Nature
At buona notte winery in Cascade Locks, Oregon, my husband and I found winemaker Graham Markel's pét-nat zippy and the appetizer table piled high with melon and prosciutto. Platters of salad, grilled potatoes with salsa verde, and roast pork covered several candlelit tables festooned with wildflowers. We'd come for a late-spring feast to celebrate the seven local growers from whom Markel sources grapes to make his delicious Italian-style wines. He is one of a handful of young winemakers (not to mention cidermakers, like Jasper Smith and Ella McCallion of Son of Man, who make their wild-fermented Basque-style brews in the same space as Markel) who are putting the Columbia Gorge on the wine map. This renegade group might not have the slick tasting rooms and award-winning Pinot Noirs of Oregon's better-known Willamette Valley, but they make up for it with their zeal for what they do and the land on which they do it. While the Columbia Gorge has been an official American Viticultural Area for only 20 years, people have been growing grapes here since the 1840s. Formed by ancient volcanoes and glacial floods, the Columbia River, which starts in British Columbia and empties into the Pacific, spends the last 309 miles of its 1,243-mile length dividing Oregon and Washington. Eighty miles of that borderland is the Gorge, a deep river canyon of dramatic basalt cliffs, waterfalls, and some of the prettiest trails in the Pacific Northwest. For years the town of Hood River, on the Oregon side, was the main attraction for its world-class windsurfing and, more recently, its craft breweries, but we chose to stay across the river in White Salmon, Washington, closer to some of the area's new wineries and restaurants. Perched high on a cliff, the town has the best bakery in the Gorge, a charming wine bar, and stunning views of Mount Hood on a clear day. Elle McCallion of Son of Man cidery MELISSA BRADLEY Summertime at the Society Hotel AJ MEEKER A glamping tent at Skamania Lodge TALIA JEAN GALVIN In contrast to the more rustic digs of my previous visits (the cabins at the Society Hotel and the glamping-style tents at Skamania Lodge), we stayed this time in the cedarwood-and-corten-steel environs of the new Iconica and the recently updated Inn of the White Salmon. Most days we woke early and hit the trails. We'd unknowingly timed our visit perfectly with wildflower season, and on the Catherine Creek loop, we found the landscape a riot of purple lupines and yolk yellow balsamroot. After each hike we made a beeline for White Salmon Baking Co. and rewarded ourselves with blueberry polenta cake or mushroom scrambles. White Salmon has only about 2,600 residents but a restaurant circuit worthy of a much larger town. We had excellent carnitas tacos at Pixán Taqueria & Cantina, perfectly cooked steak with crispy potatoes at Henri's, and a delicious burrata served with mint pesto at the tasting room Soča Wine Shop & Bar. Much credit for the town's thriving food scene goes to California-native Nina Jimenez and Slovenia-born Jure Poberaj, an entrepreneurial couple who opened White Salmon Baking Co. and Soča before selling both to focus on their winery, Poberaj Wines. One afternoon I drove into the hills above White Salmon to visit them. After Poberaj, the nephew of natural winemaking pioneer Joško Gravner, led me past the clay amphora he'd just buried in the ground, we tasted wines directly from the barrel. Prepping a seasonal salad at Buona Notte winery BUONA NOTTE A festive dinner at Buona Notte Buona Notte 'We're very serious about having fun,' said Malia Myers, who, along with Melaney Schmidt, founded Landmass Wines. I laughed as she and Schmidt showed me around the winery they opened in Cascade Locks in 2023: Wine tanks are named after female screen characters, like Regina (from Mean Girls) and Oksana (from Killing Eve). The couple built their business via Instagram, doing home deliveries during the pandemic.
