Google DeepMind gets half a Nobel... And then Cyprus gets 1/8 of a Nobel!

"the closest living cousins of hippos are not pigs, as I was taught as a zoology undergraduate. They are whales...” Richard Dawkins Richard Dawkins

“The voting map of the German far-right party Alternative für Deutschland has a ghostly shadow. It looks like the map of Nazi electoral heartlands from “28 through to Mar ‘33.”. Simon Kuper

Jerez apparently abolishes the obligatory fortification of DO wines, to clear the way for still, dry, unfortified Palominos. Wise move. But will the classics survive it?

The first move out of La Place... The first of many more to come? thedrinksbusiness.com/2025/01/pol-ro…

🍾 What are the Surprising Wines and Regions of Greece? Konstantinos Lazarakis Shares His Favourites 🌿 🎙️ On the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, you’ll hear the stories and tips that answer those questions in our chat with Konstantinos Lazarakis, author of the new book The Wines

Would you like to win a copy of "The Wines of Greece"❓ nataliemaclean.com/blog/podcast/w… 👇 All you have to do is: 1️⃣ Like this post 2️⃣ Tag someone in the comments below who might also be interested in winning the book 3️⃣ Follow me on Twitter This contest is in no way affiliated

🍷 Why Did Greece Have the First Sommeliers, Wine Tastings and Writers? Konstantinos Lazarakis Reveals the Answers 📚 🎙️ On the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, you’ll hear the stories and tips that answer those questions in our chat with Konstantinos Lazarakis.

Congratulations to Jit Hang Jackie Ang MW (Singapore), Amanda Barnes MW (Argentina), Sarah Benson MW (UK - England) and Kathleen Van den Berghe MW (Belgium) who’ve become the latest to achieve the coveted 'Master of Wine' title. See link to find out more: bit.ly/3EPQCfC

Are you interested in becoming a Master of Wine? Join us in Alsace, France for an introductory course. To find out more, click here: bit.ly/41rNfnV

This Saturday, we had the pleasure of welcoming Emmanouil Karalis to our visitor centre. "Manolo" always takes the time to explore the local wines of the countries he visits - and no trip to Porto would be complete without experiencing Taylor’s Port. Emmanuel Karalis K Lazarakis MW

Wine Blind Tasting Paging K Lazarakis MW for wineries on Santorini for Wine Blind Tasting

“ middle class can be defined as parents expecting their children to do better”. Peter Thiel

Why does Rocco Fasano listen to Unreserved Wine Talk Podcast❓ nataliemaclean.com/blog/podcast/w… 🥰 You can read Rocco’s thoughts in his review. Tag a friend in the comments whom you also think would enjoy this podcast 👇 K Lazarakis MW Deutsches Weininstitut / The German Wine Institute Wines of Germany Canada Wines of Germany USA

Why does Julien Ogereau listen to Unreserved Wine Talk Podcast❓ nataliemaclean.com/blog/podcast/w… 🥰 You can read Julien’s thoughts in his review. Tag a friend in the comments whom you also think would enjoy this podcast 👇 K Lazarakis MW Deutsches Weininstitut / The German Wine Institute Wines of Germany Canada Wines of Germany USA

NatalieMacLean K Lazarakis MW Deutsches Weininstitut / The German Wine Institute Wines of Germany Canada Wines of Germany USA This podcast sounds like a total vibe! 🍷 I’m ready to sip and learn about Greek wines! Who’s joining me? 😄

For his country. For himself. For his family. Earning a medal for Greece means everything to Giannis.