boot Düsseldorf presents first international dive award. On Friday, 27 January, the traditional diving day at boot Düsseldorf, the nautical trade fair, together with the well-known diving media VDSTsporttaucher, TAUCHEN, divemaster, taucher.net and WETNOTES, presented the first dive award live at the trade fair. While the award was announced online last year, the winners were … Read more
Monogram Collaborates with Keeler Brass Company on the Launch of Its New Designer Collection x Richard Anuszkiewicz.
The @Monogram x Keeler Brass Company Partnership Embodies a Shared Dedication to Quality Craftsmanship and a Long History in the Luxury Space
The luxury appliance brand Monogram is celebrating the launch of its first designer series with renowned interior designer and Monogram Creative Director Richard T. Anuszkiewicz. The collection features tailored appliances that elevate the room through unique finishes, including ventilation hoods, refrigeration panels, and custom handles, the last of which will be developed in partnership with the Keeler Brass Company, one of the most renowned hardware brands in the U.S.
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“These handles are the definition of craftsmanship, and they embody function and beauty.”
Inspired by fine jewelry, the Monogram Designer Collection features two thought-provoking aesthetics for custom appliances. For owners looking for a bold design, the Brass Collection presents an elegant aesthetic, based on the fundamentals of classical architecture, in gold and polished hues. In contrast, the Titanium Collection presents a contemporary luxury aesthetic rooted in the art of reductionism, with sleek lines and dark-charcoal muted tones.
Both collections feature striking finishes wrapped with sustainably sourced, Greenguard Gold Certified, durable leather with state-of-the-art decorative brass trim. The hardware will be manufactured by the Keeler Brass Company, which produces its solid brass and bronze luxury hardware exclusively in America.
@Monogram Designer Collection x Richard T. Anuszkiewicz
“I wanted to design a product that was thought-provoking and distinctive, and Keeler Brass Company x Monogram made this possible,” said Richard T. Anuszkiewicz, Monogram Creative Director. “These handles are the definition of craftsmanship, and they embody function and beauty.”
“For generations, the Keeler name has been a beacon of unrivaled quality and unparalleled craftsmanship, and we are now the honored stewards of carrying the legacy forward,” said Knikki Grantham, Keeler Brass Company creative director. “We are thrilled to partner with Monogram on its Designer Collection to usher in a bold new era of elegant artistry as we relaunch the Keeler Brass brand in 2023.”
The Monogram Designer Collection is also disrupting the luxury space with the debut of the industry’s first-ever custom 96-inch-high refrigeration panels – the brand’s unparalleled panel that stretches floor to ceiling – and custom hoods that allow owners to personalize their appliances.
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“Blend Bar by Davidoff” Comes Together With Willet Distillery For Once in a Lifetime Bourbon Whiskey.
@BLEND Bar with @Davidoff Cigars Willett Distillery VIP Experience
Blend Bar by Davidoff, an Internationally renowned upscale cigar and bourbon lounge hosted a one of kind excursion which brought together Davidoff Cigars and Willet Distillery (considered by many the premier bourbon whiskey in the world). The event culminated in the choosing of a limited-edition one-of-a-kind Willet Bourbon barrel which will only be available at Blend Bar by Davidoff’s four locations.
Kentucky, home to Willet Distillery, was ground zero for a first of its kind weekend long celebration of all thing’s luxury. Blend Bar by Davidoff, boasting four locations (Indianapolis, Nashville, Pittsburgh and The Woodlands, TX.), spanning four states, handpicked their top roster of VIP members and Davidoff executives to sample and choose a one of a kind 10-year aged barrel of Willet Bourbon.
The two-day excursion brought together spirits and cigar aficionados to the famed distillery for a day long tasting guided by fifth generation distiller Drew Kulsveen. After the barrel was selected the occasion was celebrated with dinner at the famed Harrison Smith House complete with specially selected limited edition Davidoff Cigars, and Willet Bourbon.
“We understand that Willet Distillery does not offer single barrels, so this was an honor for us at Blend Bar. We want to make clear that the bourbon from this barrel is truly one of a kind. Once it is gone, it is gone forever. We invite the public to one of our Blend Bar locations for this exquisite bourbon.” – Corey Johnston, Partner at Blend Bar by Davidoff.
Most notably, however, is BLEND’s partnership with Davidoff of Geneva USA, which began in 2015. The partnership made BLEND the first and only licensed Davidoff Cigar Lounge in the world.
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Rioja, Spain is thrilled to be hosting an international competition to select the world’s best vineyards and wineries from July 10 – 13th in the DOCa Rioja, Spain with an investment of over half a million euros.
One hundred VIPs, including 20 members of the jury and 30 international journalists, will tour the designation of origin to experience its wineries.
The luxury event underscores the DOCa’s commitment to surpass the pre-pandemic figures for wine tourism and will showcase why Rioja is, as the region’s international slogan claims, Spain’s Finest.
The Rioja Qualified Designation of Origin (DOCa) will become the epicenter of national and international wine tourism following the announcement that the region has been chosen to host the World’s Best Vineyards 2023 convention. This annual event ranks the best experiences that vineyards and wineries have to offer and garners major media coverage worldwide.
The event, which will be celebrated from July 10 – 13th this year, offers an opportunity to showcase Rioja’s potential to a delegation of more than one hundred people, including the event organizers, the jury, national and international journalists, and leading industry figures and experts. The Designation will learn first-hand through an extensive program featuring different tours, tastings, visits to wineries and leisure activities designed for enjoying Rioja’s rich diversity and all the elements that make the region a unique place.
The program of visits organized in collaboration with the DOCa Regulatory Board includes the main event: the announcement of the World’s 50 Best Vineyards of 2023 global ranking on July 12th. This event will be broadcast in real time on YouTube.
The list will feature wineries that offer unparalleled experiences for visitors and are home to some of the wonders of modern architecture, ancestral and family-owned wineries, Michelin-starred restaurants and more.
The jury responsible for the ranking includes more than 500 international figures from the wine industry such as sommeliers and expert travellers. The nominations are based on a range of criteria such as the landscape, the quality of the experience, the gastronomy, the activities available, the quality of the service, etc. Based on their evaluations, the results are compiled to create the final list known as World’s Best Vineyards.
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The Olympics of Wine Tourism, in Rioja
The news was announced today by the DOCa Rioja Regulatory Board and the agreement was signed between the Board and the three participating autonomous governments—La Rioja, the Basque Country and Navarre—as project partners. The event was also attended by Andrew Reed, managing director of World’s Best Vineyards.
The event requires an investment of more than half a million euros, a substantial amount of which is directly invested in the Rioja region itself through the contracting of hotel and catering services, accommodation, transport, etc., thus boosting the region’s businesses.
The organizing committee that chose Rioja as the host region said that it is a unique location that “offers a wide variety of fun and memorable outdoor activities for all ages,” in addition to “more than 600 wineries, including some of the most famous and award-winning wineries in the world” and has “charming towns and cities, in addition to being one of Spain’s culinary hubs par excellence, creating a perfect pairing with its delicious wine.”
The Designation’s Regulatory Board believes that wine tourism is the best way to showcase the wines and is guiding the region to become a leading international wine tourism destination with a target of more than 1.2 million visits by 2025. The impact that wine tourism had on the DOCa in 2021 was around 103.7 million euros, a figure still below the more than 170 million euros recorded in pre-pandemic 2019.
Hosted by Rioja
This milestone highlights Rioja’s commitment and dedication to establishing itself as a leader for the world’s great wine regions and bringing its international slogan Rioja, Spain’s Finest to life. The Designation continues to work to remain among the world’s best, with a special focus on the growth of international visits: according to the 2021 Wine Tourism Monitor, the Designation received almost half a million visitors (460,137), 20.3% of whom were foreign tourists. Prior to the pandemic (2019), Rioja registered 860,000 visitors.
Andrew Reed, managing director of World’s Best Vineyards and managing director of Wines and Exhibitions at event sponsor William Reed, said that when it comes to choosing Rioja as host, “Rioja is the perfect destination to unveil this year’s World’s Best Vineyards list, since it combines wine tourism and culture in equal measure. It’s a region with excellent restaurants, incredible landscapes and, of course, hundreds of extraordinary vineyards. So, we’re excited to host this year’s event here and showcase all that Rioja has to offer.”
As a result of this collaboration between the Rioja Regulatory Board and World’s Best Vineyards, the official brand and logo will include “hosted by Rioja” throughout the year, a claim that will feature in all communications and sponsorships that the sponsoring institution launches.
Fernando Ezquerro, President of the DOCa Rioja said, “It’s an honour to host the prestigious World’s Best Vineyards 2023 competition, a tremendous opportunity to show the world why Rioja is Spain’s Finest. Its history and know-how have helped it to cement its position as Spain’s leading wine region, also in wine tourism, which has a driving effect on the recovery of national tourism and has helped to diversify our country’s offer. Passion for what we do and hospitality make Rioja such a special place to visit and enjoy.”
