As I write this, the Cannes Film Festival is in full swing. Between red-carpet appearances and film sessions, wine is needed to wash it all down. But not just any wine. The official festival wines
Seek out diversity, ditch the same-same and fame Diversity is what makes the wine world unique. Wine is in essence nothing but an agricultural product. For most of those who make wine, life as a
We read in Drink Business that alcoholic beverages are a frequent ingredient in the James Bond movies. No big news. However, maybe you would think that dry martini is the most frequent drink, seeing how
”How do you make a small fortune from wine? – You start with a big fortune.” So goes the story. Many rich people (though not always famous) like the thought of owning a vineyard. Apparently.
Karl Lagerfeld has designed a champagne glass for Dom Perignon (that no longer is the prestige cuvee of Moët & Chandon but a brand all of its own). The glass takes its shape from the
If a vineyard hires a “famous” winemaker, does it have an impact on the price of their wines? The answer is, not surprisingly, yes, according to a recent study. The effect is immediate and possibly
Annika Sorenstam is one of the world’s most celebrated golfers (and happens to be Swedish). Her next project is to make wine in partnership with Wente Vineyards in California. The wine will be launched as
Martin Scorsese (Taxi Driver, Raging Bull, The Departed…) has made a commercial (advert) film for the big Spanish cava producer Freixenet. The film stars Scorsese himself and tells the story of a lost and found
Chablis has recruited the famous French fashion photographer and ex-model Bettina Rheims to create images for a promotional campaign on Chablis. It is mostly lightly clad females and old vines mixed up, all in contorted
As I write this, the Cannes Film Festival is in full swing. Between red-carpet appearances and film sessions, wine is needed to wash it all
Seek out diversity, ditch the same-same and fame Diversity is what makes the wine world unique. Wine is in essence nothing but an agricultural product.
We read in Drink Business that alcoholic beverages are a frequent ingredient in the James Bond movies. No big news. However, maybe you would think
”How do you make a small fortune from wine? – You start with a big fortune.” So goes the story. Many rich people (though not
Karl Lagerfeld has designed a champagne glass for Dom Perignon (that no longer is the prestige cuvee of Moët & Chandon but a brand all
If a vineyard hires a “famous” winemaker, does it have an impact on the price of their wines? The answer is, not surprisingly, yes, according
Annika Sorenstam is one of the world’s most celebrated golfers (and happens to be Swedish). Her next project is to make wine in partnership with
Martin Scorsese (Taxi Driver, Raging Bull, The Departed…) has made a commercial (advert) film for the big Spanish cava producer Freixenet. The film stars Scorsese
Chablis has recruited the famous French fashion photographer and ex-model Bettina Rheims to create images for a promotional campaign on Chablis. It is mostly lightly
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