Summer in a glass – a selection of whites from Bordeaux

When summer is as generous as this year, many of us opt for white wine. Lighter, refreshing and happy to be chilled. The following four whites represent different styles and can be a fantastic complement to dinner parties and picnics alike.

From a diary of a young wine judge

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Wine competitions are a fantastic invention and everyone benefits from them.

The producers have their wines tasted and tested by professionals and if successful, the wines can gain a widespread recognition and therefore increase sales, often at a skyrocketing rate.

The consumers who are new to wine or want to try wines from regions less known to them gain a certain guarantee that the medal sticker on the bottle means a good product, even if not always appealing to their palate but good in its class, price or style.

As for the judges, it is a pleasure, privilege and responsibility to be put against thousands of wines from around the globe.

A heart-warming taste of Chile

Three wines. Three regions. Three styles. One grape in common. 

Syrah, a grape variety that has been growing in importance in Chile over the last years.

A familiar taste

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Over the centuries wine has made a spectacular career.

Loved by all social classes, immortalized in verse and prose and in its most recent history on the silver screen, it has enjoyed an unprecedented fame. Also for this reason it has become a commodity able to secure great wealth and prominence on the global beverage market.

World’s 50 Best Bars 2012 - the crème de la crème of the industry

Every bar aspires to be exceptional, have something unique that clients desire and seek. Be it an amazing hospitality and service, cocktail menu, décor or a seducing atmosphere. This year’s awards ceremony of the World’s 50 Best Bars once again honoured those who made it reality.

It took place on the 10^th of October and was one of the highlights of the London Cocktail Week, an excellent opportunity to see and taste through what is new in the drinks industry. 

The Sommelier’s Commandments

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Even if sommeliers have been around for a very long time, this profession is often misunderstood. The truth is that sommeliers guarantee the quality of wine served in the restaurants and perhaps even more importantly, encourage customers to leave their gastronomic comfort zones, try new pairings and indulge in new sensory experiences. And this is not only wine but also spirits, beer, tea, coffee, olive oil, water and more that a good sommelier can advise on.