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Panoramic view of the Athens Acropolis from a rooftop bar during a vibrant sunset, with people enjoying drinks.

Athens Rooftop Bars for Sunset Views

With 24 rooftop restaurants in Athens demanding advance bookings, choosing the ideal spot for a sunset cocktail can feel less like a vacation and more like a research project.

Raffi Hovsepian·August 31, 2026

European vineyard struggling with extreme heat, with a sommelier observing wilting grapevines and considering adaptation strategies.

The Cellar & Vine

EU Funds Help Wineries Adapt to Climate Crisis, But Deeper Changes Are Needed

French vineyards experienced temperatures as high as 44°C during a June heatwave, pushing traditional winemaking to its absolute limits, according to The Drinks Business .

Marco Alves·July 10, 2026

Split image showing a modern robotic harvester in a vineyard contrasted with a traditional vintner inspecting grapes, symbolizing the debate over EU vineyard automation.

The Cellar & Vine

EU vineyard automation adoption divides wine growers

Vintners across Europe are locked in a contentious debate: could automated harvesting, while efficient, irrevocably damage the delicate grapes that define their region's prized wines?

Marco Alves·May 15, 2026