Winemakers in Spainâs Bierzo let old-vine mencÃa do the talking
Two wines tell a story of distinctive terroir in the Spanish northwest
By Ellen Bhang Globe Correspondent,Updated March 9, 2021, 12:00 p.m.
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Spanish wines.Ellen Bhang
If you live in a village in northern Spain, and a neighbor invites you in for homemade wine, you might say youâll have
un culÃn â a small pour. Itâs a polite way of saying, âWell, maybe just one little glassâ â knowing full well that a single splash could lead to two, accompanied by an afternoon of lively conversation.
12 female-owned drinks brands to seek out and sip 8th March, 2021 by Lucy Shaw
In celebration of International Women’s Day today, we’ve rounded up a dozen dynamic drinks brands, from wine and beer to whisky, that are owned and run by women.
Double Dutch
Joyce and Raissa de Haas of Double Dutch
Dutch twins Joyce and Raissa de Haas founded premium mixer brand Double Dutch in 2015 after securing an initial investment from UCL to develop their first two flavours: Cucumber & Watermelon, and Pomegranate & Basil. Today the twins sell 750,000 mixers a month from a 10-strong range in 26 global markets.
Designed for high-end spirits and cocktails, among the expressions in the range are: Cranberry & Ginger, Skinny Tonic Water, Soda Water and Ginger Beer. The mixers are stocked at bars and restaurants across the UK and are also available at Wa