Vitis, Vidi, Vici
@vitisvidivici.bsky.social
Wine Enthusiast. DipWSET. Foodie. Canadian.
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BILLY BRAGG - CITY OF HEROES
YouTube video by Billy Bragg
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January 26, 2026 at 10:42 PM
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Greenland should change their name to Epstein Island so Trump will just ignore it
January 14, 2026 at 12:26 AM
Greenland should change their name to Epstein Island so Trump will just ignore it
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Avg Retail Prices of AOP Wines in France (2024). Burgundy wines sell for €14.31 per liter, significantly more than any other French AOP wines.
January 7, 2026 at 10:59 PM
Avg Retail Prices of AOP Wines in France (2024). Burgundy wines sell for €14.31 per liter, significantly more than any other French AOP wines.
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Understanding Non-Alcoholic Wine. My personal take is that the majority of no-alcohol wines I have tried at press tastings have been insipid and/or far too sweet, and generally nothing like wine:
winedrinker.co.uk/understandin...
#wine
winedrinker.co.uk/understandin...
#wine
January 6, 2026 at 11:51 AM
Understanding Non-Alcoholic Wine. My personal take is that the majority of no-alcohol wines I have tried at press tastings have been insipid and/or far too sweet, and generally nothing like wine:
winedrinker.co.uk/understandin...
#wine
winedrinker.co.uk/understandin...
#wine
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Number of Wineries in Canada by Province, 2024.
January 3, 2026 at 8:28 PM
Number of Wineries in Canada by Province, 2024.
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“I’ve read every study and report I could find that looked specifically at the economics of bike lanes since 1984.”
“The results show that making streets friendlier for bikes, and sidewalks friendlier for pedestrians, is actually good for business.“
“The results show that making streets friendlier for bikes, and sidewalks friendlier for pedestrians, is actually good for business.“
“Survey after survey has shown that business owners overestimate how many customers drive to their stores vs walking or biking. In a 2012 Los Angeles study, more than half of the store owners on the bike-laned part of the boulevard thought most of their customers drove. The actual number was 15%.”
I read all the studies on the economic impact of bike lanes. Here's what I learned.
Research proves that bike lanes are good for business. So why do so many stores and restaurants still oppose them?
www.businessinsider.com
January 2, 2026 at 10:14 AM
“I’ve read every study and report I could find that looked specifically at the economics of bike lanes since 1984.”
“The results show that making streets friendlier for bikes, and sidewalks friendlier for pedestrians, is actually good for business.“
“The results show that making streets friendlier for bikes, and sidewalks friendlier for pedestrians, is actually good for business.“
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Portuguese police have arrested eight people and raided 21 properties in the Vinho Verde wine region following reports of “collusion between viticulture commission officials and businesspeople in the wine sector”.
Vinho Verde appellation officials arrested in wine fraud case
Portuguese police have arrested eight people and raided 21 properties in the Vinho Verde wine region following reports of "collusion between viticulture commission officials and businesspeople in the ...
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December 16, 2025 at 12:33 PM
Portuguese police have arrested eight people and raided 21 properties in the Vinho Verde wine region following reports of “collusion between viticulture commission officials and businesspeople in the wine sector”.
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Changing Markets for France’s Wine Exports
Year over year, from Jan to Sep 2025, the value of France’s wine exports fell by €208 million (2.5%).
The largest declines occurred in the US (-€177m), China (-€64 mill), and LUX (-€47m).
Growth occurred in CAN (€34m), AUS (€29m), and CHE (€22m).
Year over year, from Jan to Sep 2025, the value of France’s wine exports fell by €208 million (2.5%).
The largest declines occurred in the US (-€177m), China (-€64 mill), and LUX (-€47m).
Growth occurred in CAN (€34m), AUS (€29m), and CHE (€22m).
December 10, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Changing Markets for France’s Wine Exports
Year over year, from Jan to Sep 2025, the value of France’s wine exports fell by €208 million (2.5%).
The largest declines occurred in the US (-€177m), China (-€64 mill), and LUX (-€47m).
Growth occurred in CAN (€34m), AUS (€29m), and CHE (€22m).
Year over year, from Jan to Sep 2025, the value of France’s wine exports fell by €208 million (2.5%).
The largest declines occurred in the US (-€177m), China (-€64 mill), and LUX (-€47m).
Growth occurred in CAN (€34m), AUS (€29m), and CHE (€22m).
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December 8, 2025 at 5:28 PM
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Molson Coors accuses ex-managers of multimillion-dollar fraud scheme
FAFO, now they’ll have a shitty Christmas
FAFO, now they’ll have a shitty Christmas
Molson Coors accuses ex-managers of multimillion-dollar fraud scheme
Molson Canada has accused former managers of embezzling millions of dollars in an intricate fraud scheme allegedly involving fake vendors, shell companies, the president of a major pub chain and a pai...
www.ctvnews.ca
November 28, 2025 at 10:31 AM
Molson Coors accuses ex-managers of multimillion-dollar fraud scheme
FAFO, now they’ll have a shitty Christmas
FAFO, now they’ll have a shitty Christmas
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I think the Americans have the right idea putting a major holiday in between Halloween and Christmas. Join me this week, fellow Canadians, as we celebrate in the inaugural Feast of Mr. Dressup. We will eat ketchup chips with puppets and hold the Christmas music at bay.
November 23, 2025 at 3:16 AM
I think the Americans have the right idea putting a major holiday in between Halloween and Christmas. Join me this week, fellow Canadians, as we celebrate in the inaugural Feast of Mr. Dressup. We will eat ketchup chips with puppets and hold the Christmas music at bay.
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France's Main Beaujolais Export Markets, 2024
November 22, 2025 at 4:19 AM
France's Main Beaujolais Export Markets, 2024
It's wine from the future!
November 19, 2025 at 10:09 PM
It's wine from the future!
Blind tasting of slightly obscure French reds. Group's favourite was the Madiran. My favourite was the Á la Volée Mourvedre/Syrah.
November 8, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Blind tasting of slightly obscure French reds. Group's favourite was the Madiran. My favourite was the Á la Volée Mourvedre/Syrah.
Drop something red
November 5, 2025 at 2:35 AM
Drop something red
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And let that be a lesson to you. Always have wine on hand. www.cbsnews.com/news... #winethreads
Cyclist falls down 130-foot ravine in France, survives 3 days by drinking wine he had in shopping bag
A helicopter airlifted him to hospital, with a rescue doctor calling his survival "a miracle."
www.cbsnews.com
November 4, 2025 at 1:43 AM
And let that be a lesson to you. Always have wine on hand. www.cbsnews.com/news... #winethreads
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White Wine Grape Varieties in France, 1961: A World Before Chardonnay
October 27, 2025 at 12:07 AM
White Wine Grape Varieties in France, 1961: A World Before Chardonnay
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The thing that gets me the most in this bill to circumvent renters' security and rent controls is the whinging excuse of mom-and-pop landlords trying to pay the mortgage.
They took the risk on that property. They are not owed the ability to always make a profit.
They took the risk on that property. They are not owed the ability to always make a profit.
Doug Ford government proposes to allow tenant evictions when leases are up in new bill
Currently, tenants are protected from eviction unless there is a legal reason — such as unpaid rent or the landlord wants to move in — even after their lease expires.
www.thestar.com
October 25, 2025 at 3:07 AM
The thing that gets me the most in this bill to circumvent renters' security and rent controls is the whinging excuse of mom-and-pop landlords trying to pay the mortgage.
They took the risk on that property. They are not owed the ability to always make a profit.
They took the risk on that property. They are not owed the ability to always make a profit.
As we have seen from Gambero Rosso and the Connoisseur's Guide, the 3-point scale simply does not resonate with most wine consumers.
Michelin announces -- in French, bien sûr -- that it plans to rate wines as it does restaurants.
I LOVE the idea of wine being rated on Michelin's 3-star scale. But, I have questions about Michelin's intentions.
www.wine-searcher.com/m/2025/10/mi...
I LOVE the idea of wine being rated on Michelin's 3-star scale. But, I have questions about Michelin's intentions.
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Michelin Burns Rubber on Wine Scores | Wine-Searcher News & Opinion
The world's most famous food guide is moving into wine. What will that mean for the 100-point merchants? Read the latest wine news & opinion on wine-searcher
www.wine-searcher.com
October 14, 2025 at 11:41 PM
As we have seen from Gambero Rosso and the Connoisseur's Guide, the 3-point scale simply does not resonate with most wine consumers.
Happy Thanksgiving.
Walked into a Canadian Tire and no longer know what holiday season we’re celebrating anymore
October 11, 2025 at 12:59 PM
Happy Thanksgiving.
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Today my @nytimes.com colleagues and I are launching a new series called Lost Science. We interview US scientists who can no longer discover something new about our world, thanks to this year‘s cuts. Here is my first interview with a scientist who studied bees and fires. Gift link: nyti.ms/3IWXbiE
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October 8, 2025 at 11:29 PM
Today my @nytimes.com colleagues and I are launching a new series called Lost Science. We interview US scientists who can no longer discover something new about our world, thanks to this year‘s cuts. Here is my first interview with a scientist who studied bees and fires. Gift link: nyti.ms/3IWXbiE
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Yankees paid tribute to Charlie Kirk? Well the Blue Jays have Alejandro Kirk.
October 4, 2025 at 10:51 PM
Yankees paid tribute to Charlie Kirk? Well the Blue Jays have Alejandro Kirk.
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"Briones accepted a series of gifts including a $2,290 designer bag; trips to HI & Las Vegas, including casino chips; golf trips to Pebble Beach, plus resorts in FL, OR & Cabo San Lucas [..] & more 'in exchange for his agreement to carry, increase purchases of, or prominently display certain wines."
Buyer at major California grocery chain took bribes to carry certain wines, prosecutors claim
The alleged bribes included luxury watches, designer handbags and trips to Hawaii and Las Vegas.
www.sfchronicle.com
September 30, 2025 at 4:36 PM
"Briones accepted a series of gifts including a $2,290 designer bag; trips to HI & Las Vegas, including casino chips; golf trips to Pebble Beach, plus resorts in FL, OR & Cabo San Lucas [..] & more 'in exchange for his agreement to carry, increase purchases of, or prominently display certain wines."
Who's your favorite Jedi? (wrong answers only)
October 1, 2025 at 3:00 AM
Who's your favorite Jedi? (wrong answers only)
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BREAKING: Florida cop treated for autism after exposure to tylenol during traffic stop
September 23, 2025 at 12:54 PM
BREAKING: Florida cop treated for autism after exposure to tylenol during traffic stop