When should a wine be chilled?

Some reds are better after a spell in the fridge – and some whites are often served just too cold

Ignore the snobs, charmat method fizz is charming

It may taste less complex, it’s certainly cheaper, but some of these sparkling wines have a joy all of their own

11 uncommon experiences not to miss at these new Leading Hotels of the World

      This is an exciting time for curious luxury travelers who are looking to explore completely new destinations or take in a familiar city through a different lens. Each of these new 11 outstanding properties from The Leading Hotels of the World shares the desire to deliver next-level luxury and provide travelers with … Read more

Baccarat Narcisse: for collectors passionate of design

      Baccarat Narcisse collection is an asymmetrical and distinctly avant-garde crystal creation embracing the quest for new shapes. In the image of the narcissus, whose flowers bend and lean towards water, the Baccarat Narcisse off-center glass bowl seems to bow. The perfect balance is obtained thanks to the talent of the manufactory’s artisans. A sculptor … Read more

Baglietto unveiled the biggest yacht built by the historic Italian shipyard in its recent history

    The unveiling of a new yacht is always an extraordinary moment in a shipyard’s life. Not only did Baglietto welcomed such a beautiful yacht, the biggest ever built by Baglietto in its recent history, but the guests also saw the history of the historic Italian shipyard before their very eyes. Baglietto, a historic … Read more

Ready for a chic-nic in the Tuscan countryside? A Taste of Tuscany at Belmond’s newest hilltop retreat

      Rooms and suites of are spread throughout the storied buildings of what was once a bustling Tuscan village dating back to the year 998 – a limonaia, wine cellar and priest’s house have been transformed into 39 sumptuous bedrooms. An enchanted oak forest that cocoons the cypress-lined Belmond property and vintage car … Read more