Chateau Guiraud 2011 awarded the official biological farming (AB) logo French organic vineyards doubled between 2007 and 2010 and then increased again 28 percent between 2009 and 2010 to reach 50,268 hectares (124,214 acres). These vineyards were run by 3,945 producers, up by 30 percent between 2009 and 2010, who made some 322 million euros … Read more
46th Annual Vinitaly: The wine-growing sector is still driving the Italian agro-foods field 46th Annual Vinitaly Fair, Italy’s answer to France’s Vinexpo takes place March 25-28 in Verona. Vinitaly is an event devoted to international wines and spirits, winemaking and wine business. Last year’s event attracted more than 4,000 exhibitors, and 156,000 visitors from 100 … Read more
First Digital Sommelier at Hotel Baglioni London Baglioni Hotel London has become the first 5* luxury London hotel to adopt a digital sommelier. The hotel’s Brunello Restaurant has around 500 wine labels including a precious vertical collection of Sassiciaia wines. These will now be displayed on iPads for diners to choose from, turning their existing … Read more
World’s highest chef’s table The Ritz-Carlton, Hong Kong takes private dining to new heights with world’s highest chef’s table located on the 102nd floor of the hotel at 420 metres above sea level. It is an interactive dining exploration in a private dining room with separate sofa area, open kitchen and a spectacular harbour view. … Read more
Acoustic Addicts Video Compares High-End Acoustic Guitars Ever wondered what separates really expensive acoustic guitars from the rest? It’s the craftsmanship, yes, but it’s also the rare tone wood. In the pilot episode of Acoustic Addicts acoustic guitar expert Richard Caruso and top-shelf guitar player Carl Franklin produce controlled recordings of a Taylor K20 (all … Read more
2011 U.S. Wine Exports, 90 Percent from California, Reach New Record of $1.4 Billion U.S. wine exports, 90% from California, reached a new record of $1.39 billion in winery revenues in 2011, an increase of 21.7% compared to 2010. Volume shipments were up 5.8% to 455.7 million liters or 50.6 million nine-liter cases. “The quality, … Read more