2012 wine sales in U.S. reached a new record of 360.1 million 9-liter cases with an estimated retail value of $34.6 billion,” according to wine industry consultant Jon Fredrikson of Gomberg, Fredrikson & Associates in Woodside. Of the total, almost two-thirds or 207.7 million cases of California wine account for a 58% share of U.S. wine … Read more
Scotland’s Ardbeg Galileo (The Glenmorangie Company), an Ardbeg Distillery spirit, was named the world’s best single malt whisky at The World Whiskies Awards in London. For the 2013 edition of the competition, tasters sampled more than 300 whiskies, but Ardbeg Galileo with its notes of “warm tarmac”, “tar lozenges,” and “fishing nets” won the hearts … Read more
Udaipur in Rajasthan is the capital of the ancient kingdom of Mewar, home to the world’s most ancient surviving royal dynasty. The splendour of Udaipur made this the perfect setting to welcome Louis XII rare cask 42,6 – a rare treasure from the House of Rémy Martin, only the second such cask to join the … Read more
Net-a-Porter is adding beauty shopping outlet “Beauty: The Quintessential Edit” After expanding its business to publishing, the online luxury fashion retailer Net-A-Porter moves into the realm of beauty. Beside access to the hottest looks of the season from international cutting-edge labels, Net-A-Porter will offer hard-to-find brands and a selection of perfumes, high-end skin care, makeup, … Read more
John Malkovich once again delving into fashion – The beachwear capsule collection, exclusively for yoox.com American actor, producer, director and fashion designer John Malkovich is once again delving into fashion with his new men’s beachwear capsule collection for summer 2013, made by his brand Technobohemian. The 17-piece capsule collection includes destructured jackets, bermudas, shirts, polo shirts, … Read more
The Scent of Esxence 2013 – 5 years of Excellence Esxence – The Scent of Excellence, the exclusive trade fair devoted to Artistic Perfumery, celebrates this spring 5 years of perfumed success. The trade fair is a collector and container of an active and participant community, a fundamental moment of meeting to discover the latest … Read more