Lecompte Secret, a Century-Old Calvados Blend, Is Released
Lecompte Secret, a Century-Old Calvados Blend, Is ReleasedMaison Lecompte, a Calvados producer based in Normandy, recently released Lecompte Secret, a limited-edition Calvados, bottled in a crystal...
View ArticleDRC and Petrus Lead Results at Ku Collection Auction
DRC and Petrus Lead Results at Ku Collection AuctionProfitable results were seen at the first major wine sale of Hong Kong’s fall season. Dr. Gordon Ku’s“Apothecary” collection was presented by...
View ArticleSeptember London Wine Sales at Christie’s, Sotheby’s and Bonhams
September London Wine Sales at Christie’s, Sotheby’s and Bonhams London fine wine lovers will have three major opportunities to acquire bottles in September at Christie’s, Sotheby’s and...
View ArticleStreet Artist Jon One Creates Limited Edition Clément Rum Bottle
Street Artist Jon One Creates Limited Edition Clément Rum BottleFrench Martinique based rum producer Clément asked street artist Jon One to create a new limited edition bottle for their “Rhum vieux...
View ArticleBonnae Gokson to Launch Coffee Table Book on Cakes
Bonnae Gokson to Launch Coffee Table Book on CakesHong Kong socialite Bonnae Gokson, best known for founding luxury rooftop lounge Sevva and cafe C’est La B, is launching a new coffee table book,...
View ArticleINTERVIEW: Designer Patrick Jouin on Wine and Architecture
INTERVIEW: Designer Patrick Jouin on Wine and ArchitectureDotted among the traditional fairytale châteaux structures, state-of-the-art architectural projects by renowned architects have become part of...
View ArticleBoston’s Top Tapas Restaurant Makes the Move to New York
Boston’s Top Tapas Restaurant Makes the Move to New YorkTwo kings of the Boston culinary scene are packing up their knives and heading south to open the second location of Toro, their hugely popular...
View ArticleSolid DRC and Hermitage Results at Sotheby’s Hong Kong
Solid DRC and Hermitage Results at Sotheby’s Hong KongSotheby’s Hong Kong wine sale on September 7 reached a total amount of HK$35.8 million or US$4.6 million, versus a pre-sale high estimate of HK$38...
View ArticleZachys to Launch Retail Services in Hong Kong
Zachys to Launch Retail Services in Hong KongZachys announces it will expand its retail service to Hong Kong, officially launching with a celebratory auction on September 7 at the ballroom of the JW...
View ArticleVIDEO: The Cronut™ King Conjures A Magic Soufflé
VIDEO: The Cronut™ King Conjures A Magic SouffléJust when you thought Dominique Ansel baked a worldwide sensation with the Cronut ™ (And yes, he trademarked his hallmark croissant and doughnut hybrid),...
View ArticleZachys and Acker Wine Sales Confirm High Demand in Hong Kong
Zachys and Acker Wine Sales Confirm High Demand in Hong Kong September Hong Kong wine sales at Zachys and Acker, Merrall and Condit confirmed the strong demand that was already bubbling at Sotheby’s...
View ArticleMoët & Chandon to Fête 270th Anniversary at Sotheby’s London
Moët & Chandon to Fête 270th Anniversary at Sotheby’s LondonOn November 13, Sotheby’s London will auction 270 bottles of Moët & Chandon white and rosé Champagnes from vintages 1914 to 2004,...
View ArticleChampagne Ruinart Launches Splendid Dom Ruinart Rosé 2002
Champagne Ruinart Launches Splendid Dom Ruinart Rosé 2002Champagne house Ruinart has launched its new high-end rosé, Dom Ruinart Rosé 2002. This blend of white chardonnay and red pinot noir wines...
View ArticleSake, A Sparkling Option
Sake, A Sparkling OptionWith the global appetite for sake in sushi bars and izakayas, Japan’s national beverage is seeing a resurgence in cities around the world. While the refined brew has been on a...
View ArticleWith Wines, Bigger is Better Too
With Wines, Bigger is Better TooAt a wine auction accompanying last spring’s La Paulée de New York, an all-burgundy wine celebration and auction organized by Daniel Boulud’s wine director, Daniel...
View ArticleINTERVIEW [VIDEO]: Thomas Duroux, Winemaker at Château Palmer
INTERVIEW [VIDEO]: Thomas Duroux, Winemaker at Château PalmerChâteau Palmer is one of the two most sought after Margaux by collectors from across the world. It even outranked its neighbour château...
View ArticleKrug Debuts Sound Device for Champagne Bubbles
Krug Debuts Sound Device for Champagne Bubbles Champagne house Krug launches Krug Sounds, a device enabling the drinker to listen to the sweet music of exploding bubbles. Conceived by French designer...
View ArticleCulinary Photographs on Show at Carrousel du Louvre
During Paris Photo and until November 26, 120 pictures competing for awards at the International Festival of Culinary Photography (FIPC) are being exhibited at the Carrousel du Louvre(see 10 pictures...
View ArticleDynamic Champagne Sales at Sotheby’s London and Christie’s Geneva
Dynamic Champagne Sales at Sotheby’s London and Christie’s Geneva In the run-up to the holiday season, the recent Christie’s wine auction in Geneva, held on November 12-13, and the Sotheby’s sale in...
View ArticleSkyrocketing Prices at Hospices de Beaune Wine Auction
Skyrocketing Prices at Hospices de Beaune Wine Auction The 153d Hospices de Beaune wine auction by Christie’s on November 17 set a new record, marking a 7% increase over last year’s results with a...
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