Luxury Wine Experience with First Virtual Sommelier: pouring a taste or full glass of wine with just the touch of a finger. The Discovery WineStation by Dacor is the first virtual sommelier. The built-in, commercial-grade wine dispenser and preservation system for the home not only displays and dispenses fine wines, but keeps contents tasting … Read more
Robert Mondavi is the name synonymous with the American wine industry, being often credited with birthing the California wine industry, giving it credibility on the international stage. The tireless ambassador for the California wine industry would mark his centennial birthday on June 18. In light of this special milestone, Robert Mondavi Winery, the symbol of … Read more
New Christian Lacroix Maison fine china collection in collaboration with Vista Alegre premiers at Maison & Objet. Christian Lacroix Maison and its Creative Designer Sacha Walckhoff presented at this year Maison & Objet fair new Christian Lacroix Maison fine china collection in collaboration with Portuguese brand Vista Alegre, known for its high-end tableware, decorative objects and … Read more
2013 adult beverage trends The sweet wine trend continues, with varietals including Moscato showing up in table wines and in pink sparklers on menus, according to the Top 10 Adult Beverage Trends for 2013 issued by Technomic, a premier resource for actionable adult beverage information. Red blends also proliferate, delivering a range of flavor … Read more
The seventh edition of the 2012 Michelin Guide San Francisco Bay Area & Wine Country 2013, have been awarded Michelin stars to 42 restaurants, promoting a San Francisco restaurant to two stars and adding three more listings to the one-star category. In the U.S., San Francisco is one of three cities where Michelin publishes an … Read more
Auction house Christie’s is launching its first online-only premier internet-exclusive wine auction. Wine aficionados will find everything from ‘82 Lafite and Latour at the high-end to hard-to-source California cult wines from Harlan Estate and Screaming Eagle. Dubbed “Signature Cellars“, the online-only auction is expected to attract bids as high as $35,000 for vintage fine wines. … Read more