“Shaken, not stirred” is how James Bond prefers his martini cocktail. While there have been many inspiring incarnations, it’s quite unthinkable to go past the traditional recipe of gin and vermouth. Ingredients 50ml Gin 20ml Dry Vermouth Lemon zest or olive Ice Directions 1. Add…
The wine Champagne is called Champagne because it is named after the region where it is grown, fermented and bottled – Champagne, the north-eastern corner of France, near Paris. The only labels that are legally allowed to bear the name “Champagne” are bottled within 100…
Southern France’s Rhône Valley is known the world over for its high-quality red, white, and rosé wines. Established during the last Ice Age, the unique landscape that makes up the highly regarded region was formed when the Rhône Glacier carved its way south through France…
From cellars in the oldest caves in Beaune, the wines of Joseph Drouhin are found on the finest tables. For the last 140 years, Maison Joseph Drouhin has been in the hands of the Drouhin family with the fourth generation at the helm today. With…
Design of stemware Wine glassware consists of three parts: the bowl, the stem and the base. A stemmed glass must be designed to ensure that the size, height and width are in perfect balance. The size of the bowl has to be in proportion to…
A member of Relais & Châteaux, Chateau Cordeillan-Bages languishes on the prestigious Cazes-owned Lynch-Bages wine estate in the Haut-Médoc. The five-star hotel boasts of 28 bright, spacious bedrooms and suites, amidst cosy and elegant surroundings. In the right wing of the 17th-century castle, the hotel…
JM Cazes – one of the most renowned names in Bordeaux. The Cazes family is inextricably linked to Bordeaux, France, with a wine-business dynasty stretching back four generations. Originally from Ariège, in southwest France, the Cazes family moved to Médoc in 1875. Starting as a…
Not every dog owner can boast of a cocktail drink named after the breed of dog that they have. But if you have a Shiba Inu as a pet, Salty Shiba is a cocktail drink that you might enjoy as much as you enjoy your…
If you are in the area, you can do more than just delight in wine tastings at Dr. Loosen Winery. Have a relaxing stay in one of the seven rooms in its guest house, adjacent to the winery and in the immediate vicinity of the…
A wine producer based just outside Bernkastel in the Mosel region of Germany, Dr. Loosen is headed by wine personality Ernst “Erni” Loosen. The company is easily one of Germany’s most famous Riesling producers, and has won numerous awards for numerous wines from the portfolio….