Champagne Mumm Launches Zero-Gravity Bottle Design
It took three years of research and experimentation to develop Mumm Grand
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Results of 2018 Airline Wine Competition
Global Traveler, the only AAM-audited magazine for luxury business and leisure
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2018 Champagne Harvest – A Vintage Year
The Champagne Harvest begins on August 21. The region has had a year
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Weather Hazards Threaten Northern Italy’s 2018 Harvest
Italy is in the grip weather hazards including hail, floods, tornados
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Capturing the Spirit of Cognac
Six members of the Circle of Wine Writers (CWW) traveled to Cognac, France
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The Royal Champagne Hotel & Spa Opens
“Follow the road of the golden bubbles” MAITRE DE MAISON – NICOLAS BÉLIARD – Champagne’s first contemporary luxury hotel, The Royal Champagne Hotel & Spa officially opened this week. Embracing the lush bounty of the champagne houses and the surrounding UNESCO World Heritage sites, guests will have exclusive access to private Champagne houses, harvesting sessions
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Direct Train London to Bordeaux Planned for 2020
A direct high speed railway that would take passengers from London to Bordeaux in under five hours could be in operation by 2020, according to the chief executive of the HS1 rail network. Currently travellers from London to Bordeaux have to change trains in Paris. The Paris route takes 5h 25m, including a 1
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Harrods sets new standards for drinks retailing
London saw the official unveiling of a new fine wine and spirits retailing space last week – and it’s so impressive, a new standard has been set. Harrods new wine and spirits shop is part of a multi-million pound investment in food and drinks retailing at the London department store The shop can be found
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Franciacorta, Italy’s Premium Sparkling Wine
What and Where is Franciacorta? Franciacorta is a sparkling wine from the Province of Brescia, Northern Italy with DOCG status. It was first referenced as Franzacurta in the Eighth Book of Brescia in 1277. Guido Berlucchi produced the first Franciacorta in 1961, and during 1995 the sparkling wines of Franciacorta were awarded DOCG status. This
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Chef Interview: Julien Asseo – Executive Chef Restaurant Guy Savoy Caesars Palace, Las Vegas
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