• LEMONS GROWING ALONG THE AMALFI COAST
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    HELLO SUNSHINE: LIMONCELLO

    August 14, 2018 - By 

    SIPPING ON NATURE’S NECTAR There’s a reason that Dolce & Gabbana with their bold and elegant designs have a penchant for playful lemon print frocks for summer, it’s because lemons are as synonymous with the Amalfi coast as sunshine and romance. Italians don’t frown when life gives them lemons, instead they lovingly cultivate, peel and distill them into something so fresh, bright and stylishly delicious it could have only come from these bountiful shores. There is a little mystery behind the origins of this sweet elixir as Sorrento, Amalfi, and Capri are all proud to claim it as their own…

  • Perrier-Jouët's Blanc De Blancs: Eden Tokyo
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    SIPPING ON STARS: CHAMPAGNE, PROSECCO & CAVA

    July 8, 2018 - By 

    It’s the summer season and when celebrations abound there’s only one way to revel in the blessings of your year and that is with a cup that runneth over. Though all sparkling wines are not created equal there is an abundance of choices for those looking for something special. Here is an elegant summary of those beautifully bottled bubbles.  What is the difference between champagne, prosecco, and cava? Nearly all quality sparkling wines are made using one of two methods: bottle-fermented and tank method. In both cases, the dissolved carbon dioxide that makes wine fizzy is a by-product of…

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    Veuve Clicquot Rosé 200th Anniversary

    June 14, 2018 - By 

    This year, in celebration of the 200th anniversary of Madame Clicquot innovating and re-creating the rosé champagne of the time, with their beautiful rendition of her original vision.   The secret was –  and still is! – in the blend Rosé champagne allows you a special way to enjoy the full spectrum of flavors and nuances between the complexities of red and white grapes, no longer segregated in different bottles, only to find that they play quite well together. The sweet and unique tones of bubbled blushed pink sparkle lightly on the palette and it is so easy to see why…

  • Zoe Saldana plays Mia Parc in the Campari Red Diaries Legend of Red Hand short movie, pictured wearing Fendi Red Boots and Vhernier Plissé bracelet in satin rose gold, with a Shaken Campari cocktail. Image by Matteo Bottin
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    CAMPARI: RED DIARIES

    February 2, 2018 - By 

    The iconic Italian favorite, Campari, has created a mysterious and cheeky short film that capitalizes on the brand’s element of their secret recipe and the curious minds of those who have become intoxicated by its complex flavor. Zoe Saldana plays the ever elegant and inquisitive protagonist on the hunt for who is behind the mystery of the ‘Red Hand’ mixologist, a scarlet latex gloved mixing master who lives in the shadowy background of the most exclusive club in Europe. An unexpected tryst occurs with her co-star, Italian actor Adriano Giannini, and both play their part beautifully as directed by Italian director Stefano Sollima. Evolving Campari’s ethos…

  • CASA DRAGONES TEQUILA VALENTINE'S DAY CUSTOMIZED LABEL
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    CASA DRAGONES: A ROSE AMONG THE THORNS

    January 19, 2018 - By 

     The Spirit Of Independence Mexican tradition calls for tequila neat, sans salt and limes, savoring the smoky to vanilla, fruit to chocolate flavors that this ancient spirit is known for. Tequila has an inextricable place in the annals of Mexico’s history and it was that history and love of the land that brought Bertha Gonzalez Nieves, Mexico City native, back to her home land after a highly acclaimed career in the luxury goods industry. Wishing to elevate tequila to its highest potential, in 2008 she went to the state of Jalisco, with her extensive background as Commercial Director for North…

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    CANARD-DUCHÊNE: MIDSUMMER CHAMPAGNE

    August 8, 2017 - By 

    Picking fresh bubbles for the summer celebrations is certainly a fun task to undergo and to stay in the feeling of the season think pink. The lovely rosé hue of Canard-Duchêne’s Brut Rosé is less of a wallflower and more of a trendsetter as the sparkling tone somehow floats between blush and rose gold just enough for you to begin to contemplate just where exactly it lands before the elegant and feminine complexity of its berried aroma of strawberries and grenadine with a splash of mineral notes sweep you away to a seaside garden in France where chic summer dreams…

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    PERRIER-JOUËT: BLANC DE BLANCS

    May 28, 2017 - By 

    OF WATER & EARTH Water, subtly drawn up from fresh rain soaked soil, delicately rises throughout every twisted branch, tendril, and star shaped leaf, finally making its way into the small colorful spheres, slowly filling them with the essences of the vine and surrounding terroir. Captured  within the fleshy walls, each globe sipping up the rain until it has reached fullness and becomes a plump succulent fruit filled with the sweetest juices. The particular succulent fruit of the moment is the bright Chardonnay clusters from France where Cellar Master Hervé Deschamps, of Perrier-Jouët, personally selected an elegant blend of floral…

  • Veuve Clicquot Rich Rose Lifestyle
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    VEUVE CLICQUOT’S RICH ROSÉ

    February 7, 2017 - By 

    Did you know that historically wines that were blended for greater sweetness were customarily described as “rich”? In the past Russian consumers would add sugar to their champagne to add a little something extra to their wine. The iconic French Champagne house of Veuve Clicquot offers their twist on “rich” with their collection of champagne designed for luxury mixologist everywhere. The “Rich” Champagne comes in Rich and Rich Rose, these champagnes are bright and playful. Experimental is the buzz-word of its soul and you are highly encouraged to take this champagne to places it has never been before, like an…

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    WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN CHAMPAGNE, PROSECCO & CAVA?

    December 7, 2016 - By 

    POP!!! THE CHAMPAGNE CAMPAIGN & HER SPARKLING COMPATRIOTS It’s the holiday season and when celebrations abound there’s only one way to revel in the blessings of your year and that is with a cup that runneth over. Though all sparkling wines are not created equal there is an abundance of choices for those looking for something special. Here is an elegant summary of those beautifully bottled bubbles. What is the difference between champagne, prosecco, and cava? Nearly all quality sparkling wines are made using one of two methods: bottle-fermented and tank method. In both cases, the dissolved carbon dioxide that…

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    THE DELICIOUS CHEMISTRY OF WINE

    November 20, 2016 - By 

    CHEMISTRY IS DELICIOUS Grab a glass of your favorite wine and join our conversation with wine specialist Irem Eren about what we should look for in choosing wine for a special occasion as well as the science behind food pairings and how it’s better together. Native to Turkey, with a degree in chemistry from Germany, she also holds an Advanced Certificate from WSET, Irem has a unique and international perspective that she elegantly brings into this intoxicating arena. As a wine specialist at the New York City boutique restaurant, Ayza Wine and Chocolate Bar, she has held extensive wine tastings…