Best sommeliers of the world with contestants from from 54 countries compete in Japan for world’s best title won last in 2010 by Britain’s Gerard Basset, when the contest was held in Chile. The wine waiters contest, is being held for the 14th time. The Association de la Sommellerie Internationale (A.S.I.) established in 1969 hold … Read more
Official wine for the FIFA World Cup 2014 revealed South Brazilian boutique winery Lidio Carraro is the official wine for the FIFA World Cup 2014 in Brazil. Christened Faces, the wine will be served at FIFA-organized events leading up to and during the World Cup and will bear the official FIFA seal. Lidio Carraro’s wines … Read more
Boris Becker to be honoured guests at Cuba’s XV Habanos Festival Retired German tennis star Boris Becker, six-time Grand Slam singles champion, an Olympic gold medalist in doubles, and the youngest-ever winner of the men’s singles title at Wimbledon, will headline the XV Habanos Festival in Cuba, the esteemed annual meeting of enthusiasts of the … Read more
The landmark Napa winery, Sterling Vineyards was once again selected to participate by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences, as the Exclusive Wine of The Oscars. “It’s amazing to have our wines poured at the most glamorous event in the world!” said winemaker Alison Crary. “I see similarities between winemaking and moviemaking. Napa … Read more
The Boa decanter will do the best for your young wines Over the years, Riedel, the manufacturer of high-quality crystal wine glasses and related glass products, stretched its imagination to design serpentine vessels in other shapes, sizes and colors to parallel the variety of snake species found in nature. For the 2013 Ambiente trade show … Read more
Epicurean splendor: Sixth Annual Pebble Beach Food & Wine For anyone serious about food and wine, Pebble Beach Food & Wine is a not-to-miss annual event that continues its reign as the premier food and wine event in US. California’s iconic Pebble Beach Resorts, home to legendary golf, equestrian, and classic-car events, plays host to … Read more