Photo credit: Skiss Named after Prince Roland Bonaparte’s herbarium, Shangri-La Hotel Paris’ Le Bar Botaniste is just as exceptional in more ways than one, and offers patrons the chance to travel back in time to the 19th century, in style. Bar Botaniste celebrates the spirit of Prince Roland’s claim to …
Photo credit: Skiss No other city in the world does luxury, elegance, and history quite like Paris. And when you stay at Paris’ historical Shangri-La Hotel, you will experience luxurious royal treatment in a place that used to be home to well…royalty. With 63 rooms and 37 suites, you’ll never …
Founded in 1989, Greyfriars vineyard expanded in 2011 by planting 50 more acres of Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and Pinot Meunier grapes. Since then, they have been using the “traditional method” to make their sparkling wines. This method incorporates secondary fermentation followed by bottle ageing. Their bottles are aged for at …
Photo Credit: XURXO LOBATO After hanging the stockings and decorating the tree, there truly is no place like home for the holidays. But before settling in for a long winter’s nap, you’ll want to get the family together for a traditional Christmas dinner. Crowd friends and family around the table, send …
It’s the most wonderful time of the year, sparkling wine season! Whether you are popping bottles for a joyous occasion, needing to unwind after holiday shopping, or finishing a visit with relatives, there is really only one ideal drinking choice. Whichever way you choose to partake in the season—drinking with …
Dorset’s first gin distillery, Conker Spirit, has been producing gin since 2014. With no age old expectations, a gung ho attitude, and a firm commitment to quality, Conker set out to make the best spirits they could by refining their recipes and striving to create innovative products that don’t slack …
Typically, Irish Whiskey doesn’t stir up images of the west coast, Napa Valley, or the California beaches. But the creative team behind Spot Whiskey is looking to change that. Their Green Spot Chateau Montelena is the first of its kind, a Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey finished in French Oak …
Everdine wants you to go clean. The chefs at Everdine, Matt and Viresh, have taken all of the hassle out of preparing food and streamlined the meals on wheels’ concept. Those other companies send you ingredients and expect you to be a world class chef, but you might not have …
One of Armand de Brignac’s flagship cuvées will have you screaming, “Rosé all day!” The metallic pink bottle truly is reminiscent of a classy Pink Cadillac, with its sleek pink bottle and the pewter name plate filling in for the chrome wheels and grill. Plus, you’ll want to pour it …
Bold and daring, the red bottle of Demi Sec from Armand de Brignac is the perfect date night bottle. Prettier than roses and a lot more fun, the Demi Sec blends the freshness of fruit with a hint of sweetness and maintains that balance well. Aged for six years, this …
Call the distillers at Mezcal Amores whatever you’d like, just don’t call them impatient. Any mezcal worth its weight in salt takes time. Pouring patience and love into every drop, they wait for their agaves to reach the age of maturity before harvesting, and that can be anywhere from 6 …
With a score of 95 points from Decanter Magazine, Brut Gold is a recognized champion, settling for nothing but the best. Naturally, the flagship release from Armand de Brignac couldn’t have been anything else but gold. Their Brut Gold is blended from three different champagnes: 40% Pinot Noir, 40% Chardonnay, …