Cuban rum has a long tradition, one in which contemporary history has left its mark like few other spirits. The Havana Club brand was founded in 1935, but its origins date back to 1878. Nationalized…
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Andreas Schmitt is one of the most knowledgeable observers of the wine and gourmet scene in Germany. For 15 years, he managed…
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Unlike champagne, this year’s decline in the international fine wine segment was clearly noticeable. Particularly painful: the presentations by Napa Valley Vintners…
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Millennia-old traditions and cutting-edge start-ups: Portuguese viticulture is a fascinating balancing act of extremes. Similar to Eastern Europe, the sector was blocked…
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Admittedly, the selection has a red wine emphasis. This is due to my second focus in Paris, champagne, which was given a…
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What makes a wine really great? The price, the ratings, the lack of availability? Château Lafleur is the third most expensive wine…
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Two German wines, one Californian, but seven French wines. My personal review of the 2024 wine year is actually not very diverse.…
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