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Though many countries in Europe are hallmarked for their exquisite wines, it doesn’t require a trip across the Atlantic to find wineries worth a visit. In California for example, there is an expansive range of vineyards – in fact, there are over 400 wineries in the Napa Valley and Sonoma County alone. As far as... View Article

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Over a 270-year history, Justerini & Brooks has forged a reputation as the preeminent UK importer of fine wines from Europe’s leading winemaking regions. In order to retain that position, huge time and effort are invested into identifying the next generation of top estates – and few regions are currently demonstrating more dynamism, innovation or... View Article

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Launched in late December 2020, Vivant is a new virtual wine-tasting platform with big ambitions to change the way consumers perceive responsible wine through an extensive series of interactive and educational experiences. The platform was initially imagined several years ago by the team at Château de Pommard as a way to deliver meaningful wine-tasting experiences... View Article

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With Monday, February 22 marking National Margarita Day, we have rounded up a selection of delicious margarita cocktail recipes from our favorite luxury brands, hotels and restaurants to help you toast to the occasion in style. Hailed as the queen of the sour cocktails, the humble margarita has been subject to much experimentation in its... View Article

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When it comes to the price of rare and collectible whisky, it seems like the only way is up. As soaring bids and an endless buzz of broken auction records continue to dominate the industry’s headlines, it is predominantly Scottish and Japanese whisky that command the mightiest price tags among global collectors. As a result,... View Article

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Arnaud Christiaens is reluctant to describe himself as a disrupter, but the journey his wine company, SGC (Le Secret de Grands Cru) Wines, has taken looks an awful lot like a Silicon Valley start-up. An outsider, unconcerned with the industry’s rules of engagement, it harnesses modern technology to create a superior product right under the... View Article

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The Macallan has unveiled a new Scotch whisky expression dedicated to the iconic British pop artist Sir Peter Blake. The Anecdotes of Ages Collection consists of 13 one-of-a-kind bottles of exceptional 1967 whisky, each labeled with its own original piece of collage art from Sir Peter. The 1967 liquid was chosen to represent the year... View Article

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With wine produced in every single region, it is fair to say that viticulture is ingrained into the fabric of Italian culture and life. While every Italian winery and vineyard will have its own unique charm and appeal, we have rounded up the most beautiful wineries in Italy to ensure you see the best of... View Article

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Chef George Mendes, formerly of the Michelin-starred Aldea restaurant, has paired with award-winning Scotch whisky brand Dewar’s to deliver “Scotland Meets Portugal” – a virtual culinary and cocktail-making master class that showcases the best of Scottish whisky and Portuguese cuisine, with the help of Dewar’s master blender Stephanie Macleod. Held on Saturday, February 27, the... View Article

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Champagne house Krug has collaborated with award-winning chef Gabriel Kreuther, famed for his eponymous two-Michelin-starred New York restaurant, to invite you to experience a taste of haute cuisine at home in the form of their inventive Gabriel Kreuther x Krug Single Ingredient meal kit.  Launched to mark Krug Champagne’s sixth annual Single Ingredient Program –... View Article

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Cognac may be the quintessential old-school luxury drink, but take a closer look at the houses that make this exclusive spirit and you will find a dynamic industry that is very much focused on the future. As we head into 2021, the best cognac brands are enjoying a resurgence among a generation that is more... View Article

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One thing that the Irish and Scots will bitterly disagree on is who invented whiskey (spelled without the E if referring to Scotch). Ask spirit-loving patriots in both Celtic nations and you’ll receive conflicting answers depending on which side of the Irish Sea you find yourself, with both claiming to have been the original creators.... View Article

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