Sustainable
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Napa Valley winemakers have begun using barn owls and other birds of prey for pest control instead of chemicals. The new effort comes as California vintners make an effort to move away from toxic pesticides…
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Prince Charles runs his Aston Martin on wine and cheese, according to a new report from BBC. The heir to the throne told the broadcaster that he uses “surplus English white wine and whey from the…
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The Lost Explorer Mezcal is reinforcing its commitment to sustainability and economic growth within Oaxaca with the announcement of three impact projects supporting the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). In partnership with Voice For Nature…
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A new Finnish vodka might be the world’s most sustainable spirit. Dubbed Koskenkorva Vodka Climate Action, the expression is made from regeneratively-farmed barley to help fight climate change. Koskenkorva Vodka Climate Action was created by…
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Diageo has opened its first carbon neutral distillery in Lebanon, Kentucky. The site will support the local community with 30 full-time jobs while also sourcing 100% non-GMO corn locally. The 72,000 square-foot facility has the…
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Patrón Tequila has teamed up with London private members’ club Annabel’s to create a limited edition bottle to raise money for the Amazon rainforest. The move is part of the Annabel’s for the Amazon initiative,…
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Spanish winery Bodegas Peñascal has launched a new “ethical” rosé at its carbon-neutral winery that donates 10% of its profits to the conservation of coral reefs. Peñascal’s Coral Ethical Rosé is made from trempranillo and…
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A new fuel partially made from wine residues has been developed for race cars and will be offered to teams at 24 hours of Le Mans race next year, says its producer TotalEnergies. Named ‘Excellium…
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Aberfeldy Single Malt Scotch Whisky has announced a new sponsorship with national non-profit The Bee Conservancy to support bee populations across the United States. Aberfeldy is known for its time-honored techniques which conjure honeyed notes,…
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Glenmorangie Distillery and scientists from Heriot-Watt University have worked together to return 20,000 native European oysters to the Dornoch Firth. The milestone comes as part of the Dornoch Environmental Enhancement Project (DEEP), which has been restoring…