Over the centuries man’s talent transformed the wines’ characteristic effervescence into the purest expression of a very special dedicacy. The ever-increasing speed of transport, particularly the spread of railways, allowed Champagne to be at festivities everywhere, but it was in Paris that it became indispensable. It was served in the cafés on the Grands Boulevards … Read more
Reference guide to world’s 1,400 wine grapes released The must-have oenophile titles list has been enriched this fall with “Wine Grapes”, a reference guide to world’s 1,400 wine grapes. The wine lover’s encyclopedia concieved for for the curious and serious oenophile, was co-written by famed wine writer Jancis Robinson, researcher Julia Harding and botanist and … Read more
Japanese distillery Suntory will be releasing a special edition whisky to mark the 50th anniversary of the Rolling Stones formation Japanese whisky distiller Suntory will release a special whisky for Rolling Stones 50th anniversary. Besides the precious whisky, the $6,300 (€5,208) bottle is the one who caught the worldwide attention. The recipient is featuring the … Read more
Chinese buying more luxury goods at home: survey Chinese shoppers are increasingly buying luxury goods in mainland China, turning away from high-end stores abroad and in Hong Kong, according to a poll by market research firm Ipsos, cited by AFP. The poll found that Chinese buyers preferred to shop on the mainland for luxury … Read more
LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton, the world’s leading luxury products group, recorded revenue of €13 billion in the first half 2012, an increase of 26%. Organic revenue growth was 12%. “All business groups contributed to this performance, which is even more remarkable coming on top of the strong growth in first half of 2011. The … Read more
Mercedes-Benz “On the Road” Picnic Menu Inspired by the SL Roadster Given the interest in high-class culinary experiences amongst Mercedes-Benz drivers, Mercedes-Benz and James Beard Award-winning Chef Daniel Humm of Eleven Madison Park and the NoMad has created “On the Road” picnic menu, an initiative that continues to connect a passion for food with … Read more