Blingy vaporizers and gold rolling papers: luxury cannabis brands court the affluent
As marijuana becomes more acceptable and its consumer base grows, companies are aiming for prestige
Champagne
JAY-Z’ Carter’s iconic champagne brand announces the release of its rarest cuvée
Blanc de Noirs Assemblage Three (A3), the third assemblage of Armand de Brignac’s ultra-prestige cuvée. Only 3,535 bottles of Armand de Brignac Blanc de Noirs A3 were created for the world, disgorged on April 9, 2019 after resting on lees for six years. Champagne Armand de Brignac announces the U.S. arrival of … Read more
Wedding wines that will get a good reception
Champagne’s a must for the toast, but you could break free of the safe sauv blanc and merlot, and instead choose a wine you know and love – or even something else entirely
Ignore the snobs, charmat method fizz is charming
It may taste less complex, it’s certainly cheaper, but some of these sparkling wines have a joy all of their own
La Grande Dame 2008 vintage is depth and silkiness combined with lightness and elegance
Veuve Clicquot unveils La Grande Dame 2008, a new vintage in the cuvée created in homage to Madame Clicquot. In 2008 the grapes ripened in exceptional conditions across the Veuve Clicquot vineyards, resulting in rare quality and remarkable acidity. A few months after the harvest during tastings of the still wines, Master Cellar … Read more
Fussy afternoon tea, tedious tasting menus: luxury is overrated
The revelation came to me one Sunday morning in bed – sometimes the good things in life simply aren’t that good