French wine in crisis? That’s good news for small producers
Quality in France is more widely available than ever, with many of the best wines from unheralded regions
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Sotheby’s and eBay to sell world class art and collectibles online
As technology evolves and mobile commerce becomes ubiquitous, collectors are increasingly purchasing high-end items online and even on-the-go from their mobile devices. The international art business and auctioneer Sotheby’s and eBay, the global leader in online shopping, are developing an online platform for acquiring works of art, antiques and collectibles. The global art market is … Read more
Provence wine route: top 10 guide
To taste the best of the Provence region follow this wine route from Toulon to the Massif des Maures, via Saint-Tropez, stopping at stunning vineyards, rural B&Bs and fantastic bistros
Can resveratrol – the ‘wonder chemical’ in red wine – live up to the hype?
With purported activity against cardiac disease, cancer and even ageing, the pressure on resveratrol to deliver is enormous
LVMH luxury giant expands the group’s high-end alcohol portfolio
Clos des Lambrays wines now under LVMH luxury group LVMH luxury giant expands the group’s premium alcohol portfolio with the acquisition of Clos des Lambrays wines, one of the oldest and most prestigious vineyards in Burgundy, located near the village of Morey Saint Denis. With a unique area of 8.66 hectares, Clos des Lambrays … Read more
Mexico’s exciting new wine trail: Valle de Guadalupe
Some call Mexico’s Valle de Guadalupe, in Baja California, the new Napa – but a tour of its wineries, hotels and restaurants shows that it is very much its own place