World’s best wine lists around the world

Luxury Viennese Palais Coburg Residenz wins World’s Best Wine List Award Palais Coburg Residenz in Austria took the top spot in The World of Fine Wine’s inaugural World’s Best Wine Lists. The Viennese hotel’s cellar boasts 60,000 bottles and a menu with 138 pages. “An extraordinary wine list for an extraordinary place, the cellar at … Read more

China becomes biggest market for red wine, with 1.8bn bottles sold in 2013

Boom attributed to new urban affluence – and to Chinese fondness for lucky colour

The champagne wine category to open the door to enjoying bubbles any day of the week

A perfect weekend treat. The new infused essence collection Magnifico Giornata by Diamond Brands breaks from the norm of traditional champagne enjoyment, which is predominantly reserved for special occasions and celebrations. It offers affordable luxury with style, and a delicious and innovative alternative to the typical cocktail. Magnifico Giornata, Italian for ‘magnificent day,’ is “not … Read more

Top winery tours in the United States

With wine aficionados and novice tasters in mind, TripAdvisor announced its top 10 winery tours in the United States, based on the reviews and opinions of TripAdvisor travelers. Each of the tours offer the opportunity to enjoy sensational sips while learning the vine-to-wine story behind delicious vintages. “According to a recent TripAdvisor survey, nearly one-third … Read more

U.S. wine consumption increased for the 19th straight year

U.S. wine consumption continues to shine led by sweet wines, un-oaked chards and red blends.  U.S. wine industry grew 1.9% last year to reach 318.0 million 9-liter cases, according to The Beverage Information Group‘s recently released 2013 Wine Handbook. As the economy continued to stabilize in 2012, wine consumption increased for the 19th straight year. … Read more

Wine of the 2013 America’s Cup

Mumm Napa sparkling wine house is the official sparkling wine of the America’s Cup Summer of Racing in San Francisco. From the opening ceremonies on July 4th through the final races in September, Mumm Napa sparkling wines will be on hand to toast one of the world’s most prestigious sporting events in true Napa Valley … Read more