More than 12 Bordeaux chateaux – in various stages of acquisition by Chinese investors In and around French wine region Bordeaux, more than 12 chateaux are in various stages of acquisition by Chinese investors, according to the Bordeaux Chamber of Commerce (CCIB), which operates a China desk to assist would-be investors in the region. Chateau … Read more
Every year since 1988, the experts from Wine Spectator have compiled a list of the most exciting wines reviewed over the hole year. This list of Top 100 Wines of 2011 reflects significant trends, recognize outstanding producers and spotlight successful regions and vintages around the world. Kosta Browne Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast 2009 has accumulated … Read more
Chandon has reimagined the summer aperitif with a premium ready-to-serve collection developed over six years and 179 trials by an elite team of winemakers and world-class mixologists. The Spritz is undergoing a serious identity shift this summer, and it is about time. For years, the category has been dominated by a singular, neon-orange monopoly that, … Read more
A revamped luxury boat hotel, golden marguerite fields, three-Michelin-star menus, and the finest wines in France — Belmond’s newest river experience is everything a slow travel dream should be. If you’ve ever imagined drifting through the heart of Burgundy, wine glass in hand, with nothing on the agenda but a vineyard visit and a private … Read more
The latest Bain & Altagamma Luxury Goods Worldwide Market Study offers a narrative far more nuanced than simple resilience. It describes a luxury ecosystem undergoing a profound, almost “tectonic shift,” where the very definition of status is changing. After a post-pandemic shopping spree fuelled by saved capital, consumers are now pivoting from conspicuous consumption—the acquisition … Read more
Once relegated to dusty corners of “mocktail” menus and whispered health retreats, non-alcoholic wine is no longer the sobering alternative—it’s the celebration itself. And Prima Pavé, the world’s most awarded non-alcoholic wine, just proved it again by sauntering into the San Francisco International Wine Competition and leaving with two glittering gold medals in hand. No … Read more