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

Toasting to the 2015 Kentucky Derby winner

G.H.MUMM, recently named the official champagne of the Kentucky Derby and Churchill Downs Racetrack, was a part of the festivities at the 141st Run for the Roses both before and after American Pharoah crossed the finish line. Guests raised their glasses during the pre-race ceremonies for the “G.H.MUMM Toast to the Kentucky Derby.” While Jeff … Read more

Dom Pérignon lifting the veil on its secrets with the Atelier Dom Pérignon

A chance to meld senses and knowledge. To share its unique savoir-faire, Dom Pérignon is for the first time lifting the veil on its secrets with the Atelier Dom Pérignon, a tour and tasting experience that begins in June 2015. The immersive experience will let wine lovers discover a unique heritage. During a day-long workshop, … Read more

2100 bottles of champagne, wine and spirits opened at Peninsula Paris launch gala

Paris’ Most Glamourous Party of the Year? On April 16th, The Peninsula Hotels celebrated its grand opening with guests from around the world and “le tout Paris”. While the festivities proceeded, the back-of-house was a hive of activity in a celebration of the art of hospitality and gastronomy. The menu developed by Executive Chef Jean-Edern Hurstel … Read more

Exciting new small luxury hotels around the world

Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH) is growing its exclusive portfolio with exciting new hotels just in time for the summer holidays. These new proposals will appeal to all types of holiday-seeker, from lakes and mountains in the Austrian Alps, private beaches in Sardinia and Croatia and chic city breaks in Thailand and Naples. Boutique … Read more

Top 10 museum cafes and restaurants in Paris

Many of Paris’s museum cafes and restaurants now offer a lot more than coffee and cake. You can now expect great food and magnificent art – and some take their cuisine so seriously they merit a visit in their own right