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Japanese distiller to release special whisky for Rolling Stones anniversary
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…
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Chinese buying more luxury goods in mainland China
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…
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LVMH reports an increase of 26% in the first half revenue
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…
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James Beard Award Winning Chef Daniel Humm’s picnic menu inspired by SL Roadster
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…
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Online-only: Christie’s launches premier internet-exclusive wine auction
Auction house Christie’s is launching its first online-only premier internet-exclusive wine auction. Wine aficionados will find everything from ‘82 Lafite and Latour at the high-end to hard-to-source California cult wines from Harlan Estate and Screaming Eagle. Dubbed “Signature Cellars“, the online-only auction is expected to attract bids as high as $35,000 for vintage fine wines.…
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France’s second largest organic A.O.C. vineyard celebrates double-digit U.S. growth
Rhône Valley Wine Region Celebrates Double-Digit U.S. Growth The Rhône Valley wine region, France’s second largest organic A.O.C. vineyard, celebrated record levels of growth in the U.S. during 2011, achieving increases of 17 percent in volume and 27 percent in value. The region also saw global growth in value for Rhône Valley wines increase by…