Between jagged fjords and magical mists, the vibrant spell of O Rosal, by Terras Gauda, comes to life: a freshness that sweeps away every cloud. A spanish white wine, exotic and traditional at the same time, that brighten up every mood, with its particular lightness and flavorful appeal. The aromas are the first appetizing card […]
Awatere Valley kisses Wairau Valley, so it is a pleasure to meet and taste this Private Bin, an authentic Sauvignon Blanc from New Zealand. More than a white wine, a pleasure trip for every occasions. When the weather is hot and damp, then the Sauvignon Blanc Private Bin plays its card of lively freshness, enclosed […]
Some things are worth splashing out on…
Time to invest in the surprisingly versatile spring pick.
From a dinner date to a client meeting (and a plane ride).
Iranians have enjoyed and been inspired by wine for millennia IT IS easy to assume that Iran has never been a site of drunken revelries. Westerners imagine Iranians to be a homogenously pious and modest group, and so suppose that viticulture is wholly foreign to them. This image is not helped by recent legislative […]
Once known for its glorious winemaking heritage, Iran has experienced a resurgence in the world of wine in recent years. Despite historical and cultural challenges, Iranian wine is reclaiming its rightful place on the global stage. In this blog post, we delve into the captivating story of Iranian wine, its journey through time, and the […]
By Anahita Shams BBC Persian 3 February 2017 Until the Islamic revolution, Iran had a tradition of wine-making which stretched back centuries. It centred on the ancient city of Shiraz – but is there a connection between the place and the wine of the same name now produced and drunk across the world? “I remember […]
Negroni Easy to make and refreshingly bitter, the Negroni is said to have been invented in Florence by the dauntless Italian Count Camillo Negroni in the early 20th century. While at Bar Casoni in Florence, he demanded that the bartender strengthen his favorite cocktail, the Americano, by replacing the usual soda water with gin. […]
