On the rooftop of a building in Italy’s Reggio Emilia is ‘Via Maria 10’, which lays claim of being the world’s smallest vineyard. The vineyard is 200 square feet and produces 29 bottles of red wine per year, at a price of US $5,000/bottle, the vineyard’s owner, Tullio Masoni, advises not to drink the wine […]
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It’s a “White Party” with Senior Winemaker from New Zealand “Helen Morrison” of Villa Maria Estate, one of New Zealand’s prominent wine producers. Helen Morrison is responsible for producing some of the country’s best Sauvignon Blancs, and other wines. Please mark this amazing event on your calendar … further details to follow! July 21 – 7:00 pm
Save the date for another “Premier Event by Les Dames d’Escoffier Ontario …. Read More »
Olivier Staub is the Chief Investment Officer (CIO) of Cult Wine Investment. He has previously held senior trading and portfolio management positions at international financial institutions including JP Morgan, Barclays Capital, BBVA, and London Clearing House. I recently interviewed Olivier to learn more about the inner workings of Cult Wine Investment and their Investment Management
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On July 8th I was thrilled to be invited to the estate of the renowned Brunello producer, Biondi Santi. I also had the pleasure to taste their magnificent wines. It has been a great honor for me to be back in the place where the legendary Brunello di Montalcino has been created. In the
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Wine Paris & Vinexpo Paris 2021 has moved to digital format for this year, it will be providing live sessions focusing on the recovery of the wine and spirits industry called ‘Bouncing Back’ – the dates are June 8, 2021 – June 29, 2021. Webinars, roundtable debates and exclusive interviews will go live every Tuesday
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The Wines of Argentina has recently appointed Maximiliano Hernández Toso as its new president for the next two-year period. Toso will serve a two-year term as president, supported by Guillermo Barzi, who will continue as acting vice president of the institution. Tosco was appointed during an Ordinary General Assembly of Wines of Argentina yesterday, held
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Orlando Marzo, from Melbourne’s acclaimed Lûmé restaurant, has been named
Australia’s Orlando Marzo Named World’s Best Bartender Read More »
Chef Julien Asseo – Executive Chef Restaurant Guy Savoy Caesars Palace, Las Vegas Julien Asseo has achieved what most chefs can only dream of; throughout his career he has worked with renowned chefs Rick Moonen, Joel Robuchon, and Guy Savoy. After a tour of the kitchen and Krug Chef’s Table (private dining), I chatted with
This week, I spotlight Ann Sperling, Director of Winemaking and Viticulture at Southbrook Vineyards – Niagara-on-the-Lake, Canada. Ann Sperling is arguably leading the charge on organic and biodynamic viticulture in Canada. She has become Canada’s foremost authority. She has implemented organic certification at Malivoire’s Moira Vineyard (Beamsville) in 1999; has transitioned Southbrook Vineyards to biodynamic
This week, I spotlight Elizabeth Grant-Douglas, Director of Winemaking at La Crema Winery – Sonoma, California. About La Crema Winery La Crema was founded in 1979 as La Crema Viñera or “Best of the Vine.” It’s a Jackson Family winery and is located outside of Santa Rosa, Sonoma County, California. For over 35 years, the
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