How whisky distillers escaped getting stuck in a butt
That’s a kind of barrel, oh ye of smutty mind – and one that nearly became an endangered species, to the dismay of Scotch-makers
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A new wine for a new time?
What’s your #Clicquology? From mountains to oceans, rooftops to canyons, winter or summer, day or night, a champagne, properly served is perfect anyway, anywhere and anytime. Veuve Clicquote champagne house is bringing out the Clicquologist in you with a new release – Veuve Clicquot Rich. Inspired by “a fresh new vision for modern drinking”, Veuve … Read more
Seven champagne sites belonging to LVMH are now listed as UNESCO’s World Heritage sites
Champagne and Burgundy vineyards join UNESCO World Heritage. France’s Champagne terroirs and the unique climate of Burgundy were added to the UNESCO World Heritage list on July 4th. The unique French candidates reviewed by the UNESCO committee this year, Burgundy and Champagne were the only terroirs added to the World Heritage list this year. This … Read more
“100% Green Dinners”- a first in the world of Parisian palace hotels
Shangri-La Hotel, Paris Executive Chef Christophe Moret has been cultivating his nature-driven cuisine since his arrival at the hotel in January 2015. As the grandson of a market gardener, it was natural for him to imagine a “Rooted in Nature” menu that placed vegetables at the forefront without sacrificing taste and pleasure. Guided by these … Read more
Multifaceted investment opportunities: 2015 Investing Trends
Opportunities for wealth creation: First-hand investment perspectives. Big fans of properties and luxury goods, the extra 5,200 ultra high-net-worth individuals (UHNWIs) gained last year on an international scale, translates into plans to buy more high-end items and uber-investments. Political and economic fluctuations, growing wealth in emerging markets and the sophistication of clients intervene in the … Read more
Best palates of the world announce 2015 Decanter World Wine Awards
The best palates of the world were brought together by Vinexpo Fair (June 14 to 18 in Bordeaux, France) and Decanter magazine to judge wines from all over the globe. Now in its 12th year, the Decanter World Wine Awards (DWWA) is the world’s largest and most influential wine competition. The Decanter World Wine Awards is … Read more