Archive for the ‘wine tour’ Category
Monday, February 27th, 2012
A new record lived in the wine industry in Argentina last year. Get to know more about one of the wines .
One of the fastest growing agribusiness in Argentina in recent years is linked to the wine industry, but as this is a large country can be divided into seven provinces producing grapes and their derivatives.
Wine in Mendoza
When one thinks of Argentine wine , surely one of the first ideas that comes to mind is the province of Mendoza. Even this province is famous for the party that engages in the production of wine with the “Harvest Festival” . Mainly in this province highlights the culture of strain most emblematic of the country: malbec . In Mendoza concentrates more than 70% of national wine production. In turn, this province is divided into sub-regions of wine production.
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Wednesday, February 8th, 2012
The 3-year-old La Cape may be the most exciting restaurant in Bordeaux. Chef Nicolas Magie, 30, is creating pure magic, and you are advised to reserve two weeks in advance for dinner in the 14-table, 50-seat dining room, which is run by Magie’s wife, Marianne, and able waiter-cum-sommelier Cédric Fuster.
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Wednesday, February 8th, 2012
La Grand’Vigne is the crown jewel of Les Sources de Caudalie, a hotel and spa opened in June 1999 by Daniel and Florence Cathiard on the grounds of their Pessac-Léognan estate, Château Smith-Haut-Lafitte. Managed by daughter Alice Cathiard and her fiancé, Jérôme Tourbier, it may now offer the finest dining experience in Bordeaux.
The elegant 45-seat restaurant, a Michelin one-star, is both sober and opulent. Bay windows open to a patio and a pond where swans glide against a pastoral backdrop of gently sloping vineyards hemmed by woods.
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Tuesday, February 7th, 2012
It’s easy to understand why guests typically stay 10 days at the Oceana. Rooms average 820 square feet, making them possibly the largest in Los Angeles. Well-stocked kitchens come standard, with a gas stove, microwave and dishware.
The hotel sits across the street from the beach, just a few minutes from downtown Santa Monica. The bright, enlivening decor, such as chromatic padded headboards and Jean Cocteau to style murals, underscore the Oceana’s hip, youthful energy. If the nearby surf is too cold, the hotel courtyard, with its planter-lined walkways, has an inviting, kidney-shaped swimming pool.
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Tuesday, February 7th, 2012
The Skybar, one of the ultimate Hollywood venues to see and be seen in, comes attached to a hotel, the Mondrian. Like other Ian Schrager properties, such as the Royalton in Manhattan, it’s an amalgam of sex and hip whimsy: Recessed elevators are framed by backlit chiffon curtains behind glass; two rows of ficus trees and bougainvilleas planted in 5-foot-tall pots form an arbor on the deck.
The rooms, which start at about 350 square feet, are restrained, with precise minimalism and cool tones of gray and white. The gift shop off the lobby sells Variety, the fashion rags, and required West Hollywood reading such as the indispensable how-to guide Charm School for Sissy Maids.
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Tuesday, February 7th, 2012
This delightful new hotel should be the first option in Beverly Hills for anyone lacking the budget (or preference) for gilded luxury. Just a few blocks from the shopping district (and across the street from the Peninsula), Maison 140 has loads of character and a funky Franco-Asian flair.
The dim lighting in the halls accentuates the impact of the rooms, which have red, gray or saffron-yellow color schemes. Off the hotel entrance is the Bar Noir, a dark, moody space that evokes a 1930s’ Shanghai boîte run by a retired Moulin Rouge dancer.
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Wednesday, January 18th, 2012
Shopaholics beware: Luxe is ideally situated for a high-end binge. Cartier, Harry Winston and Ferragamo are within a stone’s throw. Two Valentino shops sit next to the hotel property.
Last summer, Luxe completed a $15 million renovation overseen by New York designer Vicente Wolf. While the rooms aren’t oversized (200 square feet for the 84 standard accommodations), they boast an uncluttered ease, with cool white and pale blue tones that suit the minimalist decor.
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Wednesday, January 18th, 2012
This beachfront property stands out for an eight-story atrium that contains two rows of 45-foot palm trees, and an expansive pool and deck with a grand ocean view. More than 25 cardio and a dozen weight machines are housed in the fitness center, which is one of the best in Santa Monica’s hotels.
The rooms have fetching beach-cabana chic, with touches of Southern California color, from the mother-of-pearl soap dishes to books such as Remembering Muscle Beach.
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Wednesday, January 18th, 2012
Disbelief is a reasonable first response. How can the Bel-Air, just 10 minutes’ drive from bustling Beverly Hills, feel as isolated as Shangri-la? Consider it Shangri-L.A. In operation since 1946, this estate, hidden in a wooded canyon, has long been one of California’s most exclusive retreats.
The serene grounds include a placid lake patrolled by four swans, as well as 12 acres of gardens with enough plant species (200) to entertain a botanist. Relaxation is easy, with gurgling fountains dotting the property, and teak lounge chairs surrounding a 40-foot-long oval pool.
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Monday, January 2nd, 2012
After $50 million of renovations, Casa del Mar reopened in 1999. The hotel, which was the happening Santa Monica club in the late 1920s, recalls that era with a jazzy flair that evokes the French Riviera and the South Pacific.
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