One of the world’s most important wine trade events for importers, merchants, producers, agents, restaurateurs, wholesalers, sommeliers, in fact everyone whose work brings them in direct contact with wine and spirits, no other event offers the same opportunity to taste, meet with suppliers and winemakers and get down to business as the LIWF. This year’s […]
A new cycle is under way – the vines are budding vigorously. The winter has been long and cold, with a very short spring this year. The current weather is more summer-related, and the sudden growth of the vegetation is exceptional – local growers believe unprecedented! To date, there has been no frost this year
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Cathay Pacific’s “The Wing” at Hong Kong International Airport, Hong Kong 43,000-square-foot open-air space; private cabins with bed and shower; full-service day spa; complimentary WiFi; four restaurants, and a library. British Airways First Class Concorde Room at Heathrow Airport, England Full-service lounge with Swarovski crystal chandeliers; members-only personal concierge; Elemis Spa; a champagne bar and
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2009 was the year of the cupcake – 2010 is shaping up to be the year of the eclair. But before you start salivating about the simple delights of choux pastry, lashings of fresh cream and icing, this year’s variation comes with a very controversial twist. Yes, among the cake cognoscenti, eclairs have gone savoury.
THE NEXT FOOD TREND: Veuve Clicquot Eclairs Read More »
Glasses are definitely a key part of wine tasting. Finding the right glass for each individual wine could well be the hobby of many wine geeks, still for me it is also crucial to provide the best possible experience to Dom Pérignon lovers. I have always had a friendly relationship with Georg Riedel, born of
’90 Dom Pérignon Rosé Œnothèque Pairs With Riedel Pinot Noir Vinum XL Read More »
Rosé is being rediscovered as a fun, versatile wine that complements today’s lifestyles. How Rosé is made Red grapes are crushed and the skins remain in contact with the juice for two to three days. The grapes are then pressed, and the skins are discarded. The longer the skins are left in contact with the
ROSÉ WINES …. SO VERY VERSATILE Read More »
Easter is a sign that spring has finally arrived and also is a time for family celebration. Traditional Easter menus center around either a roasted ham or lamb, begging the question, “Which wine goes best with either the roasted ham or lamb?” For roasted ham, the best “tried and true” companion wines are Riesling or
Yes, Champagne. She’s following Francis Ford Coppola‘s path. Angel Champagne will be introduced in the United States this Spring. Angel has been blended and cellared in Reims, France. Currently, it’s sold in Europe in liters and jeroboam bottles. Give Mariah Carey credit. Not only does she do a powerful turn in Precious but she also
Angel Champagne – Mariah Carey’s Latest Business Venture Read More »
Shipwrecked 1907 Heidsieck. These hundred year old bottles of Champagne from the Heidsieck vineyard took over eighty years to reach their destination. Shipped to the Russian Imperial family in 1916. A shipwreck off the coast of Finland caused this Champagne to be lost at sea until divers discovered over 200 bottles in 1997. They are
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Hi Liz,… “Looking forward to hearing from you and thank you again for your continued support and commitment to HEART BJFW. I received a number of comments about how festive and interesting the Champagne feature came across. Very intelligent and entertaining!”
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