Champagne wins at Masters 2013 for being ‘like a Persian carpet’
Hosted by trade publication The Drinks Business, experts sipped on 100 samples of bubbly at luxury hotel The Dorchester in London for the Champagne Masters Competition 2013. Champagne house Charles Heidsieck emerged the big winner this year, earning the ultimate Master title for its Brut Reserve, Brut Millesime 2000, and Blanc des Millenaires Millesime 1995. Sister house Piper-Heidsieck also gained a Master title for its Rare Millesime 2000. The Charles Heidsieck Brut Reserve is a blend of Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier and Chardonnay and aged for three years in Gallo-Roman chalk cellars. According to the champagne house, on the nose the bubbly evokes everything from freshly baked brioche and roasted […]
Find out ‘what Grand Cru you are’ at Grand Central, Oct 1-3
Nespresso invites you to skip a coffee regular from your local bodega and head straight to their latest pop-up boutique in Vanderbilt Hall for a taste of their premium roasts and some interactive fun. From October 1-4, 2013, Grand Central Terminal will be hosting the event where guests can try out their line of machines and brews. To find out which of Nespresso’s 21 Grand Crus you will simply need to answer a round of questions on your coffee preferences. Once your match is identified, you’re welcome to a complimentary sample to see if it’s meant to be, according to JustLuxe. Nespresso is known for the quality of its product. […]