Tag: Wine
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From vineyards to turbines: Hokkaido’s climate adaptation journey
H2: A northern island’s evolving climate strategy Hokkaido, Japan’s northernmost prefecture, is famed for snow-covered winters, robust dairy, and refined whiskies. Yet in recent years, its climate story has expanded to include a surprising set of adaptations: wine alongside wind farms, forests that store carbon, and farms that rethink planting schedules to cope with hotter…
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Hokkaido’s Climate Adaptation: Wine and Wind Farms
Introduction: A region evolving with the climate When people think of Hokkaido, they often picture whisky, fresh milk, and snowy landscapes. Yet the northernmost prefecture is quietly expanding its repertoire to include wine and renewable energy. As climate trends shift, farmers, vintners, and energy developers are collaborating to turn potential vulnerabilities into new strengths. The…
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You can’t replace time: Harcourt’s wine and beer producers mourn loss of industry’s heart in Victoria bushfires
Introduction: A community’s heartbeat for a season of flames The Harcourt region in Victoria has long been a cradle of craft and collaboration, where family vintners and small-batch brewers built a reputation for characterful drops and regional spirit. The bushfire season that swept through parts of rural Victoria has left more than ash and embers…
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Watches, Wine, And Letting Taste Lead: A Dialog at UBS House Of Craft
Introduction: Craft Beyond Boundaries In the UBS House of Craft series, the line between objects and experiences often blurs, and this conversation between a sommelier and an artist was no exception. The fall session brought together sommelier Jhonel Faelnar and artist TanTan Wang for an evening focused on how taste, time, and technique shape contemporary…
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Watches, Wine, And Letting Taste Lead: A Craft Session with Jhonel Faelnar and TanTan Wang
Introduction: A Session Where Time Meets Terroir In the UBS House of Craft series, craft is explored not as a single discipline but as a conversation across domains. The final session paired a sommelier with a watchmaker-influenced thinker, inviting attendees to consider how the senses guide expertise. The pairing of watches and wine in this…
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Watches, Wine, And Letting Taste Lead: A Conversation with Sommelier Jhonel Faelnar and TanTan Wang at UBS House Of Craft
Exploring Craft Beyond Tradition In the UBS House of Craft series, the focus has consistently revolved around how makers, collectors, and creative thinkers redefine craft today. The final session brought together sommelier Jhonel Faelnar and designer TanTan Wang for a conversation that bridged two seemingly distinct worlds: watches and wine. What emerged was a shared…
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From Emilia-Romagna to Dublin: A Insider’s Taste of Italy Before Big Mamma Opens
Behind the Gown: An Insider’s Preview of Emilia-Romagna Travelers chasing authentic Italian flavors often find themselves drawn to Emilia-Romagna, a region famed for its rich food heritage. It’s a place where the cuisine is a pilgrimage, the markets buzz with chatter, and every corner store seems to offer a story about pasta, cured meats, and…
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Engineering climate may not save coffee, chocolate and wine: study warns
Climate engineering and its limits for key crops As heatwaves, droughts, and shifting rainfall patterns intensify, researchers have explored climate engineering strategies—such as reflecting sunlight away from Earth—to cool the planet. A new study, however, cautions that even dramatic interventions in this arena may not be enough to secure the future of some of the…
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Geoengineering Isn’t a Silver Bullet: Coffee, Chocolate and Wine at Climate Risk
Introduction: A stark warning for beloved commodities Climate change threatens the flavor, availability, and price of everyday favorites like coffee, chocolate, and wine. A recent study suggests that even aggressive geoengineering efforts—such as blocking sunlight to cool the planet—may not be enough to save these crops from the cascading effects of warming temperatures, shifting precipitation,…
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Geoengineering Limits: Coffee, Chocolate, and Wine Face Climate-Driven Risks
Introduction: A climate challenge no solution can fully dodge As scientists grapple with a warming world, there is growing attention on geoengineering — deliberate interventions to cool the planet. In theory, methods like stratospheric aerosol injections could offset heat and slow climate-related damage. But a recent wave of research suggests that even dramatic attempts to…