In this week's episode, we discuss a neuromarketing study that reveals how wine capsules sway buying decisions, Japanese vintners embrace their own terroir over French imports, and wine and white spirits surge in Thailand's beverage market. This week's features include Château Fortia winery in Châteauneuf-du-Pape, the 2022 Château Fortia Cuvée Baron, and SUSHISAMBA in London.

Wine News Round-Up:

♦️ Capsules influence wine purchase decisions, shows 'neuromarketing' study

♦️ Japanese Wine -- Not French -- Is Latest Fashion For Japan Vintners

♦️ Wine Takes A Bigger Slice Of Thailand's Beverage Market

♦️ Pink Chardonnay Added as Eighth Official Champagne Grape

Wine & Winery of the Week:

♦️ Château Fortia in Châteauneuf-du-Pape, France

♦️ 2022 Chateau Fortia Chateauneuf-du-Pape Cuvee Baron

Restaurant & Corkage of the Week:

♦️ SUSHISAMBA in London, England

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