Sea vintages: wines ageing at sea Sea could be the secret of good wine. This myth is now tested by a trio of French wine lovers. Sea vintages that dates from the 18th century inspired a vineyard manager, a barrel maker and an oyster farmer to make an experiment above and below water. “I had … Read more
As violence surges in Syria, The European Union decided to ban the exports to Syria of luxury goods, including boats, with possible military applications. The new EU sanctions are designed partly to target the family of the Syrian president, in particular his wife Asma al-Assad, who is said to have continued shopping for luxury products … Read more
Once in a lifetime tasting of the legendary Pétrus, spanning 1945-2007 Passionate wine enthusiasts will have an opportunity to experience a truly one-of-a-kind event on June 22nd and 23rd when Société du Vin, the exclusive members-only wine facility located in Bridgehampton, NY, hosts an ultra-exclusive, two-day tasting of the legendary Pétrus in Bridgehampton, NY. The … Read more
China wins 18 medals at world’s largest wine competition China nearly doubled its awards at the 2012 Decanter World Wine Awards, the largest wine competition in the world. Chinese wines won 18 medals (11 medals in 2011), signaling the nation’s potential as a winemaking country. The Chinese wines won one Gold medal, two Silver, 10 Bronze … Read more
LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton luxury group reported a 25% increase in first quarter 2012 revenue to 6.6 billion Euros In Fashion & Leather Goods, Louis Vuitton continued its double-digit growth (+ 17 %). The Wines & Spirits business (+ 22 %) as well as that of Perfumes & Cosmetics (+ 12 %) saw … Read more
91 percent of the wine drunk in China is red wine, according to a survey produced for May’s Vinexpo Asia-Pacific trade fair — the largest wine industry event in the region. Red wine surpassed traditional Chinese liquor as the most popular alcoholic drink in China last year, according to the Ipsos research group. Country’s taste … Read more