If you ask any wine professional where their hearts (and taste buds) lead them to, don’t be surprised if all roads point to Burgundy. These are the holy lands; the place of pilgrimage and the object of wine nerd’s desire. The region’s chillier climate and crisp limestone soils yield incredible
Courtesy Grand Hotel Victoria Built on the architectural structure of an ancient convent, Grand Hotel Victoria, the newest five-star hotel on Lake Como, occupies a prime waterfront site in the picturesque town of Menaggio. The property, a member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH), re-opened as a five-star standout Author: Jared Paul Stern
(Left: Wristcam, Middle: Trompo King, Right: You Go Natural) Presented by Alchemy Shopping for dads can be tough. Lucky for you, the gift ideas below blow that “#1 Dad” t-shirt out of the water. Read on for 10 Father’s Day gift ideas that he’ll actually enjoy. Cake (Cake) Author: Maxim Staff
Tiberio Cerasuolo d’Abruzzo Spring is here, which means rosé season is on the horizon. (Though if you put your mind to it, rosé season is really a year-round affair.) To prepare your palate for the summer-water, poolside-pink bottles of yacht-chic rosés, consider a rosy bottle fit for the in-between season. Author: Kate Dingwall
(Left: Suntory, Middle: Jefferson’s, Right: Daniel Weller) So far this week we’ve covered the best in rye, American single malts and double barrel expressions for 2023, crowning three best-in-category bottles along the way. Next up are our picks for the most innovative bottles of the year. Because American whiskey, and Author: Nicolas Stecher
(Maker’s Mark) For the internationally beloved bourbon wizards Maker’s Mark the concept of tradition isn’t mere marketing; it is core principle. Since Bill Samuels Sr. first started distilling in the hills of Kentucky in 1953 certain founding DNA remain entrenched—beginning with their Loretto distillery using only a single mashbill Author: Nicolas Stecher
Lexus, Toyota’s high-end nameplate, has luxury lifestyle brand aspirations that supersede the automobile industry. To that end, the Japanese marque recently announced the new LY680 Luxury Yacht. (Lexus) Lexus isn’t a brand typically associated with luxury yachts, but there’s some serious pedigree within the greater Toyota umbrella, which Author: Maxim Staff