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Christie’s wants to appeal to the loyal following of American collectors, as well as the growing global audience of those eager to sample the best of American vineyards by holding an online sale of coveted wines produced by notable winemakers in the US. “The Signature Cellars: The All-American Sale” is an online-only sale that includes more … Read more
“Batalla de los Espiritus,” an original chess set created by Brandon Montgomery of Spring Valley, Calif., has been selected as the winning design in Patron ultra-premium luxury tequila‘s first competition that invited fans and artisans to share their handmade creative and functional works of art inspired by the Patron bottle. According to Montgomery, his winning … Read more
5 years after celebrity chef Raymond Blanc was first honoured by his adopted homeland Britain (honorary Order of the British Empire), the British chef gets the Legion d’Honneur, France’s top honour. Raymond Blanc became one of Britain’s best known cooks thanks to television shows and the restaurant Le Manoir aux Quat’ Saisons (near the university … Read more
Lang Lang, David Lynch, Alexandre Desplat, Bob Wilson: over the years, Dom Pérignon has inspired some of the greatest Creators. On June 27, Dom Pérignon revealed its collaboration with a new Creator. Champagne luxury house has tapped contemporary American artist Jeff Koons to launch a limited-edition gift set of the 2003 rosé bubbly. Koons … Read more
African-American perfumer Seth Kornegay‘s new Petra luxury unisex fragrance is sure to interest foodies and wine lovers- it includes Islay single malt scotch whiskey from the southernmost portion of the Inner Hebridean Islands located off the west coast of Scotland. Islay single malt whiskey is known for its smoky character derived from peat, along with … Read more
Courvoisier cognac, one the four leading cognac houses in the world (owned by Beam) announced the refurbishment of the Courvoisier Château, Courvoisier Heritage Centre, situated on the banks of the river Charente in Jarnac (southwest corner of France) in the Cognac region. The new look features an enhanced boutique (with rare and exclusive products), tasting … Read more