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Donald Trump and Immigration: The Hidden Story Behind His New U.S. Anti-Immigrant Policies
President Donald Trump built an anti-immigrant empire on the very visas, green cards, and...
How Saudi Billions Are Quietly Reshaping the Caribbean?
Foreign investment is reshaping the Caribbean far beyond beaches and brochures. Saudi-linked deals...
Toast to Innovation: Launching Feldstein Wines in the USA
Resilient, passionate, and profoundly humanistic, Feldstein Winery's ethos exemplifies the enduring...
Eau de Treadmill or Social Distancing
I go to a stylish gym in Manhattan, known for its mix of eye candy and maybe a little too much...
Not All Grapes are Created Equal: This Wine May Not Be For You
Carmenère Wines Redefine Complexity. A Hidden Terroir Shaping Unique Wines
Shaping Unique Chile Wines
A Hidden Terroir in Chile Nnstled within the heart of Chile's renowned Peumo region, the Cornellana...
California’s Sparkling Wines Shine
The economic profile of California’s classic sparkling wine industry is sparkling in more ways than...
Cava: A Sparkling Success Story
The global sparkling wine market is set to pop with $45.1 billion this year (2024), a figure...
Navigating Challenges and Opportunities in the Wine Industry
The wine industry is grappling with challenges akin to those faced by the craft beer sector.
Whines Rise as Wine Drinkers Change Preferences
Almost everyone in the wine industry is apprehensive when reviewing wine consumption data.
Put Down the Wine Glass. Prohibition May Be Back
Debates on Alcohol Consumption: A New Era of Regulation?
Geography and Wine Crimes: Location, Location, Location
The International Wine and Spirit Competition approximated that counterfeiting and fraud...
Crimes in the Vineyard
Crimes in vineyards and wineries can range from theft and vandalism to more sophisticated forms of...
Uncorking the Truth: Exposing Wine Fraud and Other Crimes, Protecting Consumers
There is an estimated US$64.9-billion-dollar value in the global wine counterfeiting market (2020).
Criminals Target Wineries and Vineyards
High-Value Goods and Limited Security Make Easy Targets
Wine from Spain? No Need to Ask, Just Pour
I recently attended a wine trade event sponsored by Guía Peñín, a prestigious Spanish wine guide...
Wine Craft Excellence in Marche Italy
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Navigating Turbulence: Argentina Wine Industry Confronts Economic Hurdles
The wines of Argentina are considered among the best in the world, ranking second in the production...
Better Safe Than Sorry: Urgent Need for Pedestrian and Cyclist Safety
The Upper East Side of New York City has been plagued by a high number of vehicle crashes, as...
Vintage Vigilance: Navigating the Pour – Deciphering Wine Prices
Sticker shock when you read the bar or restaurant wine list prices? Have you wondered how much that...
Beyond the Vine: Chianti Classico – Italy’s Culinary Gem
Chianti Classico, a renowned red wine originating from the picturesque Chianti region in Tuscany...
Chianti Classico’s Vin Santo DOC (Holy Wine): Small in Production, Mighty in Flavor
It is so annoying: I have to wait until the end of lunch or dinner to be rewarded with dessert.
Elevating Wines to New Heights
The Consorzio Tutela Vini dell’Oltrepò Pavese traces its roots back to the spring of 1977, emerging...
The Old Italian Wine Secret Finally Revealed
What is Old is New Again. Sheep Approved
Slow Wine in Italy: A Passing Fad or Essential Evolution?
The global wine market, valued at over $300 billion and projected to grow at an annual rate of 23...
Argentina Malbec = Versatility: M&Ms Pairing Potential
All Malbecs are not created equal, and not all Malbecs are produced in Argentina.
Ridge Vineyards: Crafting Tasting Pleasures Since 1885
Prepare to embark on a journey through Sonoma County's wine country with Ridge Vineyards' Three...
Malbec – Boldly Evolving
Although the grape was born in France, when I think of Malbec, Argentina takes center stage.
From the River to the Sea: A Primer on Israeli Geography
In recent discussions on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, the phrase "from the river to the sea"...
Dynamic Wine Marketing – Rooted in Science, Art, or Luck?
Growing, producing, selling, buying, and drinking - challenges and opportunities in the wine...
Shimmering Horizons: Exploring the Global Sparkling Wines Market
In 2019, the global sparkling wines market demonstrated an impressive valuation of $33.9 billion...
Unfiltered Opinions: Navigating New York’s Tourist Traps
New York City, the city that never sleeps, has long been a magnet for tourists worldwide.
Piero Rossi Cairo’s Journey: From Lawyer to Visionary Winemaker
Vineyard Dreams Linked with Viticultural Valor
The Dilemma of Negotiating Peace: Reflections on Golda Meir’s Words
Golda Meir was acquainted with her adversaries, just as the current Israeli leadership understands...
Promoting Peace in Times of Conflict in Israel
Conflicts in the past primarily engaged soldiers in Israel; this time, innocent civilians...
Festival Turns Into Human and Economic Nightmare
The connection between war and wine economics is complex.
Swords to Shiraz: Exchanging Conflict for Cabernet in the Pursuit of Peace in Israel
As we delve into the complex relationship between war and wine culture, we should celebrate the...
We Must Never Forget. We Must Never Forgive. #Nova
We must never forget and never forgive. This is the clear message by the Jewish community in New...
An End or a Beginning to Abuse of Children?
A Thai court sentenced a 36-year-old German tourist to 43 years in jail for sexually abusing...
What About the Child? Risks, Hazards, and Perils of Adult Tourism
What are the risks to the child involved in sex tourism? “Few forms of exploitation are as...
Uncorking Investments in Wine Futures – Fun, Folly, or a Savvy Move?
I do like wine. I enjoy it so much that I write about it, talk about, read about it and frequently...
Marketing Abuse of Children for Sex Tourism
Astute marketing executives ask the time-honored question, “Why do people travel?”
Sexual Abuse of Children in Tourism Creates Benefits?
There are definite and tangible financial benefits from sexual abuse of children in tourism.
How it Started: Part 4
Just the words make one cringe – sexual abuse of children in tourism - can be traced back to 1967...
Demand for Children
Sex tourists are individuals who enter sexually exploitative relationships with local women, men...
Profiting From the Sale of Children
Child sex tourism represents a dark facet of the travel industry, where sellers exploit the sexual...
Role of Hospitality, Travel, and Tourism in Child Trafficking and Tourism
It is time to shed new light on a darker aspect of globalization—one that exploits the vulnerable...
Pour Decisions: Uncertain Path Ahead. Wine Sales Take a Dip, Industry Seeks Correction
As the number of wine consumers dwindles in the lower price categories, and Generations X and Y...
The Dark Side of Globalization: Children Sex and Tourism
Approaching the issue of economic crimes involving children, sex, and tourism requires a careful...
European Vines Transform South American Viticulture: The Journey
Wine grapes, not indigenous to South America, found their way to the region through the lens of...
Uruguay’s Wine Evolution: From Jesuit Missionaries to Sommeliers
In the lush tapestry of Uruguay's history, the seeds of viticulture and enology were sown by Jesuit...
Politicians, Developers, Residents Navigate Casinos Menage a Trois
Some cities have wine trails, other cities have museum trails; New York City is developing its vice...
Vice is Nice, But. Does Manhattan Need Casinos?
As New York City starts the process of accepting or rejecting casinos in multiple Manhattan zip...
Taking a Gamble: New York City’s Risky Proposition for Casino Hub in East Side of Manhattan
New York City stands at a critical crossroads, contemplating the transformation of a Manhattan east...
New York City Tourism Today: Multifaced!
Tourism in New York is no longer all smiles and giggles. The facets of New York City's tourism...
Security Puppies: A Revolution in Hospitality and Tourism Safety
My recent visit to a security technology expo at Javits Convention Center unveiled two...
Gigondas AOC = Pleasure
Gigondas, located in the southern Rhône Valley in Southern France is the name of a small village...
Wine with Attitude, Thanks to Andean Altitude
Mountain ranges play a pivotal role in vineyard locations and wine production.
The Humboldt Current Influences the Taste of Chilean Wines
Did you know that Chilean wines are celebrated globally, and in 2019, Chile was ranked eighth among...
Spain’s Successful Wine Journey
The journey of grapes to Spain can be traced back to 1100 BC when the Phoenicians, renowned...
Abruzzo Italy: Green, Red, White, and Rose
Abruzzo, situated in the heart of Italy, is a region that enchants visitors with its breathtaking...
Elegance: Sparkling Wines from Trentodoc
Trento, situated in the northern region of Italy, serves as the capital of the Trentino province.
Madeira: What? Where? Why?
Madeira is a captivating destination that offers both natural beauty and a celebrated wine, making...
Attica Wine Region: Sophisticated and Classic
Greek wines offer a captivating journey, and their unique characteristics make them a valuable...
Santorini. When a Volcano is a Blessing
Greek wines offer a captivating journey, and their unique characteristics make them a valuable...
Economics of Greek Wine Industry
Greek wines offer a captivating journey, and their unique characteristics make them a valuable...
Wine! Greek For Me
Greek wines offer a captivating journey, and their unique characteristics make them a valuable...
Israeli Wines: A Tale of Triumph & Global Recognition – Part 2
The wine industry in Israel could be filed under “the little engine that could.”
Israeli Wine Industry: A Tale of Triumph and Global Recognition
The wine industry in Israel could be filed under “the little engine that could.”
One Size DOES Not Fit All in Hotel, Travel and Tourism Industries
The travel, tourism, and hotel industries need to wake up to the fact that one size actually does...
Beauty Industry: Up Close and Personal
In spite of rising prices and a complex and uncertain economy, consumers are shopping and, in many...
Amarone. Not Shriveled: Withered
Sometimes wine is described as complex due to eye, nose, and palate experiences, but calling...
Slow Wine: What Is It? Should I Care?
The germ of an idea about slow wine started in 1982 when Carlo Petrina, an Italian political...
Wines of South Africa Struggle to Be Globally Relevant
Approximately 7 years ago (2016), South African wines were removed from the wine shops in Nordic...
3000+ Years of Winemaking: Learning Takes Time
The Israeli wine story begins in the Middle East over 5000 years ago. In the Bible, Noah is noted...
Hercules Mulligan: History Brings a New Taste Experience
Our favorite wine writer has a new taste adventure with rum and rye, not each on its own...
Republic of Georgia: History Creates a Unique Wine Profile
Do you happen to know what Marco Polo, Alexander Dumas, Anton Chekhov, and John Steinbeck all have...
Importance of Wine? Win/Win
Are you really interested in knowing about wines and spirits? Do you care who is drinking what...
Spirits Fuel the Economy
Are you really interested in knowing about wines and spirits? Do you care who is drinking what...