Drinking one to three glasses of champagne a week may counteract the memory loss

Scientists from the University of Reading revealed that drinking champagne could improve memory loss associated with ageing, and could help delay the onset of degenerative brain disorders, such as dementia. Scientists have shown that the phenolic compounds found in champagne can improve spatial memory, which is responsible for recording information about one’s environment, and storing … Read more

Best wines of the year: France, Spain & Portugal triumphant at the world ‘tasting championship’

French wines triumphed at 2013 Concours Mondial de Bruxelles, the international wine contest held this year in Slovakia, the 1st Central European country to host one of the world’s top five wine competitions. The competition has revealed critical insight into the latest trends within the world of wine, providing a snapshot of the global industry that … Read more

Japan’s culinary landscape awarded with a new three-Michelin-star restaurant

2013 Special Edition MICHELIN guide Hiroshima Michelin guide expanded its collection with a new guide, which will allow lovers of Japan to discover the gourmet dining scene in Hiroshima. 2013 Special Edition MICHELIN guide Hiroshima will help gourmands to discover gastronomy that is rooted in Japanese tradition as well as local culinary specialties like anago … Read more

World’s first bespoke Single Malt Scotch Whisky created with a Michelin-star chef

The Dalmore Selected By Daniel Boulud. Michelin-star chef Daniel Boulud dreamed to compliment its cuisine with an exclusive Single Malt Scotch Whisky. After months of collaborating with The Dalmore’s Master Distiller Richard Paterson, Chef Boulud created a bespoke single malt based on his specific flavor preferences and cuisine of his restaurants. The Dalmore Selected by … Read more

AMO Pavarotti

Luciano Pavarotti gets his own mineral water and exhibition San Pellegrino has partnered with the Luciano Pavarotti Foundation to create a limited edition Pavarotti sparkling mineral water bottle with an opera-inspired label featuring the late maestro and an exclusive exhibition. The tribute to Luciano Pavarotti with limited Edition Bottle is the latest installment in the … Read more

The 20th Concours Mondial de Bruxelles travels to the heart of Europe

Bratislava hosts the major fixture for the global wine industry Slovakia is the first Central European country to host the Concours Mondial de Bruxelles – one of the world’s top five wine contests. Founded in 1994, the Concours Mondial de Bruxelles has since then achieved the status of a world wine tasting championship. The 2013 … Read more