Shoreditch; an uprising of innovation and whimsical quirks. There’s a lot going on in this increasingly popular borough of London, and as many doors continue to open, there’s one in particular that caught our eye. Here enters Jones Family Steakhouse; it’s a name you should write down, because chances are …
For the most discerning drinkers, the accessories used to prepare and serve wine are just as important details as the vintage. This care for all the appurtenances of oenophilia led Sebastien Lezier to develop the Ligne W line of wine accessories, including this Origine corkscrew. This corkscrew is made of …
2016 will mark 40th anniversary of the Paris Wine Tasting of 1976, known as the Judgment of Paris, a historic affair that made the old wine world sit up and take notice of the new world, specifically Napa Valley. A less formal title might be “California grapes of wrath” or even “California bottle …
The Sun is shining, there is a light warm breeze all you can do is relax. What better way to experience a summer evening before the chilly days creep up than to enjoy a glass of Rosé wine. Whether you prefer the sweeter side of Rosé or the …
When we last went wine tasting, we focused on how the curiously misinformed and misbehaved tasting room patrons can affect a winery visit, depending on your own state of mind. In tasting room parlance, let’s revisit that, shall we? Of course, the standard rule still applies: be mindful of your …
Wine is wonderful for sipping and pairing, but the large glass bottles make them a hassle to bring on the go. Careful packaging, accommodation, and toting around necessary tools is needed to bring a bottle for a picnic in the park along with wineglasses because when sipping wine always remain …
The wine industry is full of biases, and not every well-made wine is given credit for being a solid, drinkable, enjoyable glass of wine. We like to have an open mind, and when Duck Commander, 2012 Wood Duck Chardonnay, made by industry titan Trinchero crossed our desk with …
House of Perrier-Jouët is proud to announce the release of two exquisite champagnes just in time for the gift-giving season. 2007 Limited Edition Belle Époque Eyes closed, toes in the lush green grass, you take a calming breath, sensing fresh garden growths – delicate, fragile blooms of petite pure-white flowers; …
The use of oak in wine is just about as misunderstood as the movies of Stanley Kubrick. Which is to say that most everyone has an opinion—and a strong one at that!—but precious few people actually know what they’re talking about. Over the years, I’ve heard oak lauded for its …
Roll with the flow. Inspired by the love of wine Australian glass designer Emma Klau created the Revolving collection. First came the red wine glass- the axis allows the glass to revolve in a circle, aerating the wine. Thin rimmed, easy to drink from mouth to nose, easy to hold. This …
Every day, I thought to myself, should start exactly like this: It was a Wednesday morning in early July, and I was looking out over the vineyards in Stellenbosch from the tasting room of the magnificent Delaire Graff Estate, about to taste my first wine of the day – the …
Handmade and mouth-blown by only our most senior master craftsmen, each piece is free formed and presents a unique celebration of the glassmakers art. Pure crystal presents the wine perfectly, and the decanter gives a wide area for aeration. New in 2007, the decanter is designed to complement the Tyrol …