Jacopo Mazzeo
@jacopomazzeo.bsky.social
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#Journalist
#Photographer
&
#Consultant
| 🇬🇧 🇮🇹 🇪🇺 Specialising in
#Wine
#Drinks
#Beer
#Food
#Travel
Originally published in print in Harpers, it's now available online my piece about the ongoing effort by a collective of wine regions (incl.
#Marsala
,
#Jerez
,
#Samos
, and France’s VDN) to secure
#UNESCO
recognition for
#fortifiedwine
#wine
#wineindustry
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Intangible benefits: Sweet wine’s World Heritage push - Harpers Wine & Spirit Trade News
Last January, leading alcohol retailer Majestic reported a 15% rise in fortified wine sales over the previous six weeks. The figure might seem positive...
https://harpers.co.uk/news/fullstory.php/aid/35282/Intangible_benefits:_Sweet_wine_92s_World_Heritage_push.html
9 days ago
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My latest piece for Spirits & Distilling explores the use of
#liqueur
#casks
as finishes for
#whiskey
#whisky
#distilling
#spirits
#DrinksIndustry
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For Whiskey Makers, the Wide World of Liqueurs Offers a Wide World of Potential Finishes
The enormous variety in liqueurs from various countries and traditions offers distillers an opportunity to create one-of-a-kind cask-finished whiskeys.
https://www.spiritsanddistilling.com/for-whiskey-makers-the-wide-world-of-liqueurs-offers-a-wide-world-of-potential-fi
10 days ago
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Good morning all 👋 I’m working on a piece about Grapevine Trunk Disease (GTD). If there’s anyone out there with something interesting to say on the subject, I’d love to hear from you For reference, this is for an industry audience
#journorequest
#vinegrowing
#wineindustry
15 days ago
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My article on Rosemaund Farm Distillery, published a few weeks ago in the latest print issue of Whisky Magazine, is now available online
#whisky
#whiskey
#Englishwhisky
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Rosemaund Farm Distillery emerges with 10-year-old single malt English whisky
Rosemaund Farm has been biding its time: although experiments with whisky have been underway since 2012, the Herefordshire distillery has launched its first single malt at 10 Years Old
https://whiskymag.com/articles/rosemaund-farm-distillery-emerges-with-10-year-old-single-malt-english-whisky/
16 days ago
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Final Gravity Issue 11 is now available for preorder w/free shipping when it mails early Feb. Tons of great articles in this one, including stories by Lana Svitankova,
@jacopomazzeo.bsky.social
,
@davidjesudason.bsky.social
,
@melindag.bsky.social
, and many more.
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Final Gravity, A Beer Zine, Issue 11 — Bean to Barstool
How to order Final Gravity Issue 11, a print beer zine telling personal, human-centered stories from the beer world. This issue has articles on Sarajevska Pivara, ProArt Brewery, Mason Ale Works, Sieb...
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As more people seek solace from our constantly online digital lives, a growing cohort of
#bars
,
#pubs
and
#restaurants
is discouraging on-premise
#smatphone
use 📱 My report on "offline" venues, now live on the Canvas8 library 👇
#mobilephone
#trends
#consumerreport
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22 days ago
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As part of my ongoing analysis of UNESCO &
#drinks
cultures, I’ve just written about
#Cyprus
’
#Commandaria
#Wine
and its recent inscription to the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity
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UNESCO listing leaves sweet taste for Commandaria producers - Harpers Wine & Spirit Trade News
Cyprus’ Commandaria wine has just been inscribed on UNESCO’s Representative List of the...
https://harpers.co.uk/news/fullstory.php/aid/35177/UNESCO_listing_leaves_sweet_taste_for_Commandaria_producers.html
about 1 month ago
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The Guinness World Records has just officially recognised the world’s oldest
#wild
#grapevine
(discovered in
#Tibet
) so I thought I’d share the news and take the opportunity to explore some of the other remarkably ancient
#vines
scattered around the world
#wine
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World's oldest vine - ask Decanter - Decanter
The grapevine is an exceptionally resilient plant. Decanter explores its tenacity and looks at five of the world's oldest vines still thriving today.
https://www.decanter.com/learn/worlds-oldest-vine-ask-decanter-384101/
about 2 months ago
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about 2 months ago
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I’m working on a piece about the impact of
#agave
oversupply in
#Tequila
looking for sources who can speak to the factors behind it & its agricultural consequences If you have insights to share or know someone who does, drop me a line!
#journorequest
#Mexico
#spiritsindustry
2 months ago
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In my first piece for Craft Spirits & Distilling, I nerd out on how
#brewing
#malts
can be used to add depth and character to
#whiskey
🥃
#whisky
#craftspirits
#Spiritsindustry
#drinksindustry
#beer
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Using Specialty Malts to Build Character in Spirits
Distillers can tap into the same kinds of flavorful malts that brewers commonly use to build additional flavor and complexity into their whiskeys.
https://www.spiritsanddistilling.com/using-specialty-malts-to-build-character-in-spirits
3 months ago
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Woke up to some great news this morning. I’ve been selected as a finalist in this year’s British Guild of Beer Writers Awards for the
#NoandLowAlcohol
#Beer
category with my technical article on the subject for First Key Consulting
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#NoLowAlcohol
#nolo
#NABLAB
3 months ago
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For an article I’m working on, I’m looking for thoughts and insights on using
#liqueur
#barrels
to mature or finish
#whisky
and other
#spirits
🥃 If you’re a
#craft
#distiller
with experience in this, or know someone who is, give me a shout 👇 📩
#journorequest
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Contact | Jacopo Mazzeo PhD
Get in Touch with Jacopo Mazzeo PhD
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3 months ago
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In the latest issue of CAMRA's BEER magazine, just out now, I return to my beloved
#NewForest
with an article dedicated entirely to its vibrant
#beer
and
#cider
scene, accompanied by my own photography.
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jacopomazzeophotoIn the latest issue of @campaignforrealale's BEER magazine, just out now, I return to my beloved #NewForest with an article dedicated entirely to its vibrant #beer and #cider scene, accompanied by my own photography.Series #jmp_beer#beers #bier #biere #cerveza #cerveja #caskale #caskbeer #realale #ale #birra #cervejaartesanal #cervezaartesanal #instabeer #beergram #craftbeer #brewery #apples #perry #nature #craft #nature #england #britain
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3 months ago
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My latest contribution to First Key Consulting Insights explores fonio and its potential as a
#brewing
ingredient, featuring input from
#brewers
already using it regularly, as well as from suppliers and academics.
#beer
#AlternativeGrains
#BrewingIngredients
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Brewing with Fonio: A Grain from the Cradle of Humankind - First Key Consulting
Fonio’s unique flavours and mouthfeel are attracting brewers, while increased cultivation and political support promise economic, environmental, and social benefits, making fonio more accessible and s...
https://firstkey.com/brewing-with-fonio-a-grain-from-the-cradle-of-humankind/
3 months ago
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The
#Medina
of
#Tozeur
,
#Tunisia
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3 months ago
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So....
#Tunisia
makes
#wine
, and it even has an appellation system. Who knew? The country's production is mostly focused on red, but this Chardonnay/Vermentino blend looked interesting, so I grabbed a bottle
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3 months ago
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I've had a wonderful afternoon in
#herefordshire
, visiting Rosemaund Farm Distillery and chatting with James Chase about his
#whisky
project and debut 10yo release🥃 Look out for my upcoming feature in Whisky Magazine
#englishwhisky
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3 months ago
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3 months ago
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Last in my Castiglion del Bosco series for
@cluboenologique.bsky.social
, this piece turns to its Tuscan coast estate, Tenuta Prima Pietra.
#Tuscany
#TuscanCoast
#maremma
#Wine
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Tenuta Prima Pietra: an elegant taste of the Tuscan coast
Jacopo Mazzeo discovers the elegant wines of Tenuta Prima Pietra, Castiglion del Bosco's coastal sister estate
https://cluboenologique.com/story/tenuta-prima-pietra-wines-castiglion-del-bosco/
3 months ago
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Very excited to share my first contribution to Wine Searcher 📣📣📣 This report explores one of the most promising and fast-evolving categories in the low- and no-alcohol
#wine
space.
#nolo
#nowandlow
#lowalcohol
#midstrength
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Wine's Big Move Towards the Middle | Wine-Searcher News & Opinion
The changing consumer landscape is nudging more and more winemakers towards mid-strength wine. Read the latest wine news & opinion on wine-searcher
https://www.wine-searcher.com/m/2025/10/wines-big-move-towards-the-middle
3 months ago
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Looking for thoughts or insights for a piece I'm working on that explores how geographical indications are responding (or in some cases failing to respond) to the changing climate.
#journorequest
#appellations
#geographicalindications
#climatechange
#wineindustry
4 months ago
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SevenFifty Daily has just published my report on
#Chinese
#wine
🇨🇳 🍷 with a particular focus on
#Ningxia
. I compiled this using extensive material I gathered on the ground during my visit to the region last June. 👇
#China
#wineindustry
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https://daily.sevenfifty.com/wine-is-getting-serious-in-chinas-ningxia-region/
4 months ago
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All you need to know about the
#Raboso
#grape
#variety
, in less than 3 minutes
#Bellussera
#veneto
#venice
#venezia
#vineyard
#wine
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A Venetian grape variety 🍇 with a bold character 🍷
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4 months ago
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The second piece in my three-part series for
@cluboenologique.bsky.social
in partnership with Castiglion del Bosco
#winery
is out, this time focusing on their flagship
#Brunello
and their unconventional
#RossodiMontalcino
#wine
#Tuscany
#brunellodimontalcino
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The tale of two top Tuscans at Castiglion del Bosco
Jacopo Mazzeo heads to Castiglion del Bosco in Tuscany to learn more about their Brunello and Rosso di Montalcino wines
https://cluboenologique.com/story/the-tale-of-two-top-tuscan-wines-castiglion-del-bosco/
4 months ago
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My latest piece for Club Oenologique is out. This is the 1st in a 3-part series exploring Castiglion del Bosco, a historic
#Montalcino
estate that was among the pioneering wineries to found the Consorzio del Vino
#BrunellodiMontalcino
back in 1967
#wine
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Fruits of the forest: the pivotal role of terroir at Castiglion del Bosco
The woods that surround the historic Castiglion del Bosco in Tuscany play a crucial role in shaping the character of the estate's wines. Jacopo Mazzeo explores the unique terroir of a site that has be...
https://cluboenologique.com/story/castiglion-del-bosco-brunello-wines-pivotal-role-terroir/
4 months ago
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I’m working on a piece exploring the use of
#functional
#ingredients
in
#beer
and in
#spirits
, and I’m looking to speak with people who can offer insight 💡 If you feel you can share some expertise, or know someone who could, please shout 🙏
#journorequest
#innovation
#beerindustry
#drinksindustry
4 months ago
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A secret vineyard 🍇 right in the heart of Venice 🇮🇹
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A secret vineyard 🍇 right in the heart of Venice 🇮🇹
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4 months ago
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🇮🇹🚤 The Best Way to Arrive in
#Venice
🌊
#TaxiBoat
#Veneto
#Italy
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🇮🇹🚤 The Best Way to Arrive in Venice 🌊
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4 months ago
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Taxi boat, undoubtedly the best way to get into Venice
#venice
#taxi
#taxiboat
#laguna
#lagunadivenezia
#venezia
#veneto
#visitvenice
#boat
#classy
#lifestyle
#italianstyle
#ladolcevita
#dolcevita
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4 months ago
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As part of my series for Club Oenologique on the beauty of
#Valpolicella
and its
#wines
, my latest article explores the Valpolicella Superiore style.
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Why Valpolicella Superiore makes a match for modern tastes
Amarone may be Valpolicella's undisputed star but the region's fresher and often lighter Valpolicella Superiore wines are well placed to please contemporary tastes. Jacopo Mazzeo puts the versatile st...
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4 months ago
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#sicily
#mtetna
#etna
#volcano
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The 7 Sartorius Craters of Mt Etna 🌋 | #Sicily 🇮🇹
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4 months ago
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In my latest article for Ferment Magazine, I explore
#koji
and how
#breweries
are experimenting with it to craft new flavours, textures, and aromas🍺🍶 You can find the piece on page 50 of this month’s issue 📖
#craftbeer
#Brewing
#sake
#beer
#kojiinbeer
4 months ago
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#catania
#Sicily
#sweetwine
#fortifiedwine
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Concours Mondial de Bruxelles | Sweet & Fortified Wine Session 2025 | Sicily 🇮🇹🌋
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4 months ago
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A day of
#beertasting
at the Italian Embassy in London
#craftbeer
#birraartigianale
#italy
#italianbeer
#italia
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A day of #beer tasting at the Italian Embassy in London 🇮🇹 🍺
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5 months ago
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My latest piece for Whisky Magazine explores the recent surge of activity around
#geographicalindications
(GIs) in the
#whisky
world 🥃 You can find the full article via the link ➡️
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#englishwhisky
#frenchwhisky
#whiskynews
#whiskey
#terroir
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What does the rise of the geographical indication tell us about the whisky world today?
A surge in recent geographical indication applications from whisky-producing regions leaves Jacopo wondering: why GI?
https://whiskymag.com/articles/what-does-the-rise-of-the-geographical-indication-tell-us-about-the-whisky-world-today/
5 months ago
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Getting myself a proper Mlíko
#beer
pour at the
#Czech
embassy in
#London
🍺 🇨🇿
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Getting myself a proper Mlíko #beer pour at the #Czech embassy in London
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5 months ago
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View of the
#Colosseum
from Via dei Fori Imperiali,
#Rome
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5 months ago
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For an article, I’m looking for
#distilleries
(particularly in North America 🇺🇸 🇨🇦) that use unusual grains or brewing malts in the
#distillation
of
#whiskey
and other
#spirits
. If you have any recommendations, I’d love to hear them 🥃
#journorequest
#whisky
#drinksindustry
5 months ago
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5 months ago
Don’t forget to RSVP for our ‘How to find a story’ online training session with
@jacopomazzeo.bsky.social
24th September. This session is free to attend for our members! 🍻
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Guild Members: How to Find a Story with Jacopo Mazzeo
How to Find a Story with Jacopo MazzeoWed 24th Sep 8pm (BST)ZoomFor many beer communicators, pitching is one of the most daunting parts of freelance work. But there’s a crucial step that comes even be...
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Join me for my “How to Find a Story” training session for freelance writers 📝
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5 months ago
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My features in the #wine #photography #book “diVine Insights: A Journey Through the World of Wine”
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5 months ago
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Towards British #CaskAle as #UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage 🇬🇧
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5 months ago
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Keep an eye out for my upcoming full-length video report from
#Lanzarote
on my YouTube channel.
#wine
#spain
#spanishwine
#canaryislands
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I visit Titerok Akaet #winery in #Lanzarote, Spain 🇪🇸
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5 months ago
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This is an evergreen call for pitches - and it is a great one for writers without major bylines. Please share with the bartenders, delivery drivers, cater waiters in your life
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6 months ago
Happy to see the Guardian has an obituary for Martyn Cornell out today. He deserved that. Even if it does feel bitter-sweet to read it.
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Martyn Cornell obituary
Other lives: Renowned historian of beer who wrote many myth-debunking books on the subject
https://www.theguardian.com/food/2025/aug/15/martyn-cornell-obituary
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My piece for Drinks Retailing News on the value of B Corp certification for
#wine
#beer
and
#drinks
brands is now available to read freely online 🌱🥂
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Do B-Corps still hold value? - Drinks Retailing
With B Corp accreditations racking up worldwide, Jacopo Mazzeo set out to discover what value this stamp of approval adds to businesses In wine, beer and spirits production – where agriculture often p...
https://drinksretailingnews.co.uk/do-b-corps-still-hold-value/
6 months ago
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My latest story for
@decanter.com
looks at
#UrbanVineyards
across the globe, what they look like, and what's their social and cultural value today
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Vines in the city - Decanter
Decanter explores the history of vines in the city and the role they play today – from the impact on the community and environment to challenges they face.
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6 months ago
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