Top Spots for Wine Getaways in the U.S. and World: TRIPADVISOR TRAVELERS’ CHOICE WINE DESTINATIONS TripAdvisor, the world’s largest travel site, puts a spotlight on some of the best wine regions around the globe with its 2012 Travelers’ Choice Wine Destinations awards. Travelers planning a fall harvest getaway can discover amazing vineyards, restaurants and tours … Read more
Chef René Redzepi is exporting his acclaimed restaurant Noma to London Luxury hotel Claridge’s, the iconic London establishment, recruited chef René Redzepi to open a temporary outpost of his famous Noma restaurant, called the best restaurant in the world. Noma has topped the World’s 50 Best Restaurants list for two years running (2010 and … Read more
Every year since 1988, the experts from Wine Spectator have compiled a list of the most exciting wines reviewed over the hole year. This list of Top 100 Wines of 2011 reflects significant trends, recognize outstanding producers and spotlight successful regions and vintages around the world. Kosta Browne Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast 2009 has accumulated … Read more
The October 2011 issue of Andrew Harper’s exclusive Hideaway Report reveals the results of an annual survey of his readers’ favorite luxury hotels and resorts worldwide. Andrew Harper and his editors travel incognito to write opinionated and unbiased travel reviews for a private membership service, which provides personalized travel planning assistance, bespoke tours and valuable … Read more
Russia to stop using ‘Soviet Champagne’ name Russian sparkling wine producers are to stop using the Shampanskoye name on labels after an historic agreement was reached at the weekend. The name, which was established under Stalin in the 1920s, is still widely used by privately-owned producers today. It is understood that there was strong opposition … Read more
Zagat released 2012 America’s Top Restaurants guide. The book features reviews and ratings of 1,578 of the best eateries in 45 markets across the U.S. The guide also offers some eye-opening statistics: the national average of meals eaten out per week is 3.1, which is steady from last year but down from 3.3 before the … Read more