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POKOLBIN, Australia -- As Australian wine power couple Liz and Jerome Scarborough gaze out on their eponymous wine estate, a decision made decades earlier is leaving an increasingly pleasant aftertaste. [1]

MANILA -- Philippine distiller Emperador, one of the core businesses of Alliance Global Group, on Tuesday said it has purchased Beam Suntory's brandy and sherry businesses in Spain in the latest deal that underscores Southeast Asian companies' hunger... [2]

Dow Jones soars 1,161 points as U.S. stocks surge NEW YORK, New York - U.S. [3]

It is said that if you are ever confronted with an extensive and slightly daunting wine list at a restaurant and you haven’t a clue what to order, simply ask for a Côtes du Rhône (coat-duh-roan). (confirmed by 3 sources) [4]

I’ve noticed that the wine department in Lotus South has really been improving recently. If you make your way past the huge stacks of gleaming gold and silver whisky boxes you’ll find that there’s a good selection of wines on offer. [5]

I do enjoy a good sparkling wine from time to time but I prefer to drink something without having to first sell the cat. So that counts out Champagne, because a decent one like a Tattinger will cost several thousand baht a bottle. [6]

Did you know that there are about 5,000 different grape varieties that are capable of making wine? No, I thought not. Though to be honest, most of the world’s wine comes from just a couple of dozen well-known grape varieties. [7]

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Sources
[1] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2025-07-06 · 40% match

Australian wineries face headwinds from tariffs, heat and changing tastes

POKOLBIN, Australia -- As Australian wine power couple Liz and Jerome Scarborough gaze out on their eponymous wine estate, a decision made decades earlier is leaving an increasingly pleasant aftertaste.

[2] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2015-12-01 · 46% match

Philippine distiller acquires Beam Suntory's Spanish brandy businesses

MANILA -- Philippine distiller Emperador, one of the core businesses of Alliance Global Group, on Tuesday said it has purchased Beam Suntory's brandy and sherry businesses in Spain in the latest deal that underscores Southeast Asian companies' hunger

[3] MM bignewsnetwork.com · 50% match

Big News Network.com

Dow Jones soars 1,161 points as U.S. stocks surge NEW YORK, New York - U.S.

[4] TH www.pattayamail.com · 2024-03-10 · 36% match

Wine World: Southern Nights

It is said that if you are ever confronted with an extensive and slightly daunting wine list at a restaurant and you haven’t a clue what to order, simply ask for a Côtes du Rhône (coat-duh-roan).

[5] TH www.pattayamail.com · 2012-07-05 · 39% match

Lotus Blossoms

I’ve noticed that the wine department in Lotus South has really been improving recently. If you make your way past the huge stacks of gleaming gold and silver whisky boxes you’ll find that there’s a good selection of wines on offer.

[6] TH www.pattayamail.com · 2012-08-16 · 38% match

Put Some Sparkle into your Life!

I do enjoy a good sparkling wine from time to time but I prefer to drink something without having to first sell the cat. So that counts out Champagne, because a decent one like a Tattinger will cost several thousand baht a bottle.

[7] TH www.pattayamail.com · 2013-05-16 · 35% match

Enigmatic Variations

Did you know that there are about 5,000 different grape varieties that are capable of making wine? No, I thought not. Though to be honest, most of the world’s wine comes from just a couple of dozen well-known grape varieties.

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