Leaving aside, for the moment, the indisputable fact that tobacco isn’t as popular as it used to be (the reasons for which have no need of being repeated here), the twenty-first century is hardly devoid of connoisseurs eager to set aflame a finely wound Cuban cigar when the right occasion arises. And what could be […]
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Created by Porsche Design exclusively for the Veuve Clicquot champagne house, the Vertical Limit is a stunning champagne cellar that keeps bottles at their proper temperature (12°C). It has a stainless steel exterior that will leave you breathless. Every piece of the cellar is made by hand, which adds to its quality. A limited set
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As director of education for Moët Hennessy USA, Seth Box is responsible for spreading the word about his company’s spirits, wines and Champagnes — including Dom Pérignon, Krug, Veuve Clicquot, Moët et Chandon and Ruinart — to as many people as possible. Simply put: he regularly takes people out for drinks. Champagne, he says, shouldn’t
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Many viticulturists consider Chile the world’s most romantic wine producing region. Showcasing its natural features such as the Andes in the east, the Pacific Ocean in the west, and the Atacama Desert in the north, Chile has become an increasingly preferred destination for any wine enthusiast. Chile is a long narrow country, roughly 4,000 km
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We also have a new Champagne quiz for you. This great quiz was prepared by Liz Palmer from Boutique Champagne Houses: http://Boutiquechampagnehouses.com Click here to play our newest quizzes: http://www.thewinehub.com/learn/quiz (if you prefer, you can copy and paste it in your browser) TheWineHub Team http://www.thewinehub.com
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[slideshow] Situated at the heart of the world’s most prestigious vineyards, Epernay, the capital of the Champagne region, attracts over 500,000 visitors every year. With over 30,000 hectares of vineyards, enchanted forests, and bordering the River Marne, this region has the UNESCO World Heritage Site Distinction. The Town of Epernay, which traverses these famous vineyards,
Forget the traditional champagne bar – the Perching Bar has just the set the “bar” extremely high on being unique…. so high, in fact, that you are 18 feet up above the trees. Recently launched, and under the ownership of Olivier Couteau, the Perching Bar is the world’s only Champagne bar in the trees. It
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Dosage, or the addition of a judicious amount of sweetness into a finished Champagne just before release, has been an important part of the region’s winemaking process ever since Champagne was invented as a sparkling wine. Today, however, many producers are reducing the level of dosage in their Champagnes. Some are choosing to dispense with
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Created by designer Mathieu Lehanneur, Once Upon A Dream is an innovative sleep capsule combining the best in science and design. It was unveiled for the first time in the US at DesignMiami, held from 30 November – 5 December 2010. DesignMiami is the marketplace for limited-edition design in Florida. The sleep capsule has been
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Test your Champagne knowledge – this short quiz possesses three levels: basic, intermediate and advanced. Challenge yourself, family and friends! Click here to play the new Champagne quiz we developed for The Wine Hub: http://www.thewinehub.com/learn/quiz
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