Vinexpo 2012 to determine the wine glass of the future. Vinexpo 2013, the key event in the wine and spirits calendar, will open its doors on 16 June to welcome industry professionals. This year Vinexpo became the epicenter of new trends in the spirits market, showcasing tequilas, cognacs and Chine luxury moutaï – best of … Read more
Carlos Santana’s second sparkling wine. Legendary guitarist Carlos Santana and Mumm Napa, one of California’s top sparkling wine houses, released their 2nd collaboration – Mumm Napa Supernatural Rose tete de cuvee or top bottling. The sparkling wine comes from the 2006 vintage and is 100% Napa Valley grapes, with a 50%/50% blend of Pinot Noir … Read more
Limited-Edition Château Fombrauge in an original Stradivarius case from Billionaire and French wine magnate Bernard Magrez (born 1936), French Château Fombrauge estate’s owner, has transformed his love for art, violins and Stradivarius into a limited edition Château Fombrauge 2008 magnum nestled in an original Stradivarius case. The exclusive edition, limited to five cases dating from … Read more
Cellar Selections: the year’s most important collectibles Even that 80 percent of wines purchased are consumed within 48 hours, there are wines that deserves to be kept in the wine cellar for future sipping. We know it’s not easy—or cheap—to keep a cellar stocked with selections worthy of future enjoyment. But we also know … Read more
LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton, the world’s leading luxury products group, recorded revenue of €13 billion in the first half 2012, an increase of 26%. Organic revenue growth was 12%. “All business groups contributed to this performance, which is even more remarkable coming on top of the strong growth in first half of 2011. The … Read more
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