Jancis Robinson: Lebanon's Oldest Winery, Domaine des Tourelles
Coffee, Wine & Drinks
March 31, 2018
| News
Written by Jancis Robinson 29 Mar 2018
Lebanon's oldest winery
Domaine des Tourelles is Lebanon's oldest commercial winery and is currently celebrating its 150th anniversary – noisily, thanks to the current co-owner and winemaker,…
Cheers... And Connect the Dots
Coffee, Wine & Drinks
March 27, 2018
| Spotted Stories
There's a trend lately with interactive packaging, and I think this is going to be something that's going to develop further in the future, taking design to the next level. Here's a fun one to check out... connect the dots and have some fun while…
Château Ksara 1942 Vin D’Or raises £1,500 for Human Rights Watch in London
Coffee, Wine & Drinks
January 07, 2018
| News
Lebanon’s leading winery auctions rare vintage fortified sweet wine at NGO’s annual dinner in London
Château Ksara, Lebanon’s leading winery, highlighted its proud heritage recently when a bottle of its Vin D’Or 1942…
Lebanon's Chateau Kefraya "Comte de M" Sets a New Record
Coffee, Wine & Drinks
November 06, 2017
| News
CHATEAU KEFRAYA'S "COMTE DE M" SETS A NEW RECORD: VINTAGE 2012 OBTAINS 93 POINTS, FROM ROBERT PARKER’S ‘’WINE ADVOCATE’’
Paris Charles de Gaulle, Terminal 2E, Hall K, Business Lounge
Airports
October 15, 2017
| Travel
| France
After reviewing the business lounge of "Hall L" at Paris Charles de Gaulle airport, I had the chance to experience what "Hall K" of terminal E has to offer. I personally preferred this one. K Lounge oozes the same Air France spirit which is…
Contact Info:
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Phone Number: +33 1 70 36 39 50
Address: 95700 Roissy-en-France, France [ view ]
Phone Number: +33 1 70 36 39 50
Address: 95700 Roissy-en-France, France [ view ]
Muse: Lebanon's Newest Wine is Coming Strong
Coffee, Wine & Drinks
September 26, 2017
| News
| Middle East
Muse is a wine born to inspire, captivate and compel. A work of true vinicultural art carefully crafted with exquisite handpicked grapes from the vineyards of Aynata, nestled in the picturesque lands of Lebanon’s fertile south. Muse was…
The Decant Wine Bottle
News
May 17, 2017
NYC-based designer Karim Rashid recently collaborated with Stratus Vineyards, a Canadian-based winery to create the revolutionary product — the Decant wine bottle.
With the goal of creating an innovative and artistic design representative of…
ZigPack: Don't Hide Your Wine Bottle
Spotted Stories
May 05, 2017
Packaging for carrying bottles without hiding the product, the bottle is still the star and its combination creates an amazing visual impact. ZigPack is made of kraft cardboard (100% recyclable) - It is practical, green, environmentally,…
209: The Lebanese Wine Platform
News
March 30, 2017
In just five short months since its launch, 209LebaneseWine.com, the first Lebanese-only wine platform, is revolutionizing the Lebanese wine retail industry. Named after the Pantone reference of the color shade of red wine, 209’s community…
Cooper Cooler: The Fastest Way to Chill Your Drinks
Food Gadgets
March 26, 2017
There's nothing worse than a warm, uh, drink. You get home, ready to invite your friends over and the wine's lukewarm, the beer's warm to the touch or even a can of Coca Cola that not iced cold. Enter the Cooper Cooler.
Just add water and ice and…
Wine Infused Coffee: A New Kind of Hybrid
News
March 26, 2017
Food hybrid has taken a whole new level. This time we are talking about coffee and wine, items that are rarely paired together.
In Molinari Private Reserve, this idea came up of mixing the two beverages together, creating a ‘Wine Infused…
Cidermaking at Home Has Never Been Easier
Food Gadgets
February 21, 2017
Alchema, the first smart home cidermaking system can help anyone turn fresh fruit into delicious hard cider, mead or even wine in as little as two weeks. Alchema’s patent-pending technology removes the trial and error from home cidermaking and…
Wine Glass Mask: A Glass with a Funtion
Food Gadgets
February 09, 2017
Wine Glass Mask™ designed by James Piatt is a new kind of wineglass... It is part functional and part novelty and will definitely add delight to your wine drinking experience with friends. The Wine Glass Mask™, the first wine glass…
Barbizon: Good Food is Served Here
French
January 29, 2017
| Recommended
| Beirut
This is my second time at Barbizon and this time, the experience was way better. The Beiruti fine dining address managed by Georges Batal, the man behind Au Vieux Quartier, Lutecia and Alésia, is located in Achrafieh where La Posta used…
Contact Info:
Barbizon
Phone Number: +961 1 320 444
Address: Trabaud street, Liza Restaurant, Achrafieh, Beirut, Lebanon [ view ]
Phone Number: +961 1 320 444
Address: Trabaud street, Liza Restaurant, Achrafieh, Beirut, Lebanon [ view ]
A Guide To Cake and Wine Pairings
Spotted Stories
November 18, 2016
There can be few more decadent luxuries in the world than washing down a fine piece of cake with a delicious wine. Cake and wine alike are masterful developments of human culture, with rich histories which continue to evolve today.
Alice…
Wine Match Maker this Halloweekend!
Chocolate
October 29, 2016
| Spotted Stories
Make Halloween fun for adults as well... Wine catalog and reviewer, Vivino, has created "Wine Match Maker" chart where chocolate treats are paired with the right bottle of wine... Pop open a bottle of port and pair it with a pack of M&M's or a…
The Right Glass of Wine with Your Choice of Seafood
News
August 19, 2016
Traveling around the country or abroad... summertime and seafood seem to be a perfect couple... How about the idea of pairing it with a nice glass of wine... This infographic gives you an idea on the best wine to pair with 14 kinds of…
Will Your Next Glass of Wine Be Blue?
News
June 24, 2016
Try to forget everything you know about wine. Try to unlearn the hundreds of protected wine designations of origin, the complex and demanding service standards and everything that sommelier said at a tasting course to which you were…
The Perfect Wine Glass for the Outdoors
Food Gadgets
June 20, 2016
Maybe you know the feeling when you want to enjoy a nice glass of wine outside on a beautiful late summer afternoon? When selecting the right wine for this moment, immediately the question will pop up. What kind of glass fits this occasion? Probably…
Huffpost Lifestyle: Wine of the Week from Lebanon!
Coffee, Wine & Drinks
May 13, 2016
| Spotted Stories
IXSIR, Altitudes Red Wine 2011, Lebanon
(Batroun, Lebanon, Dry Red, Cork, 13.0% abv)
The famous estate of Château Musar has put Lebanon firmly on the map for wine lovers around the globe, their very high quality wines age…
Art Made from Coffee Drops?
News
March 14, 2016
Discover this printer that creates art using drops of liquid like water, coffee and red wine. Created by Ted Kinsman, an assistant professor of Photographic Arts & Sciences at RIT (Rochester Institute of Technology), this is a unique…
Inspired by Nespresso Machines: Here's a Single Glass of Wine From a Capsule
Coffee, Wine & Drinks
January 16, 2016
A French startup is looking to change the way people drink wine, one glass at a time. The device being shown by 10-Vins at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas takes the idea from the fast-growing single-dose coffee machines…
How to Make Some Warming Winter Cocktails
Coffee, Wine & Drinks
January 05, 2016
Loving this weather and tonight our Armenian friends will be celebrating their Christmas eve while others will be gathering around some Galette des Rois. How about some warming winter cocktails that you can do at home and enjoy. FIX has put together…
Light Up Your Wine Bottles
Coffee, Wine & Drinks
November 27, 2015
| Food Gadgets
This Christmas, top off your bottles of wine in a much more festive way and make them much easier to spot using these cool new Lighted Holiday Bulb Wine Bottle Stoppers.
These fun stoppers / toppers resemble giant Christmas light bulbs that…
Le Plaisir des Dieux et des Sens à Zouk Mikaël
Events
November 26, 2015
| News
La Municipalité de Zouk Mikaël organise son Festival du Vin Libanais du 11 au 13 décembre 2015 à Beit Al Hirafi.
Vingt producteurs et artisans du vin seront au rendez-vous pour chatouiller vos palais et vos…
The WSET Wine Course Now in Lebanon
Coffee, Wine & Drinks
November 21, 2015
| News
| Beirut
Last May, a new kind of course started in Lebanon. Organized by Chateau Ksara, Wine and Spirit Education Trust (WSET), is a four day course that will enlighten you about the world of wines. o learn all I could about the world of…
Instead of Rhône, France, Try Bekaa Valley, Lebanon
News
November 17, 2015
| Popular
Business Insider: 8 overrated wine countries around the world — and where to go instead
Older might be better when it comes to wine, but not necessarily when it comes to wine country. Ditch the well-known spots and check out these…
Chateau Musar Celebrates its 85th Anniversary
Events
October 14, 2015
| News
| Lebanon
On October 6, 2015, Château Musar celebrated its 85 years of winemaking establishment in the cellars of the Mzar Palace in Ghazir, where the great Lebanese wine was born. In a fairyland of lights and in the presence of many officials, public…
Burger King's Whopper Wine?
Coffee, Wine & Drinks
September 30, 2015
| News
Fast food restaurant Burger King has released its own red wine brand, Whopper Wine, to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the opening of Burger King’s first branch in Spain.
The oak aged red has been crafted specifically to pair with…
Lebanon Celebrates Lebanese Wine at Expo Milano 2015
Coffee, Wine & Drinks
September 29, 2015
| News
The Lebanese Pavilion hasn’t stopped showcasing Lebanon’s creative and talented image to the world at Expo Milano 2015. In presence of Lebanese poet, Mr. Talal Haydar, and Tenor Eliya Francis, and accompanied by contemporary artist Jamal…
How to Drink Wine Without Wasting the Bottle
Coffee, Wine & Drinks
September 11, 2015
| Food Gadgets
Ever felt like drinking just a glass of wine when the bottle is closed... More often than once. What should we do with the rest of the bottle? It's a pity... to waste the whole bottle just like that... For centuries, the cork had to be removed…
Fridge, Pantry or Freezer: How Long Can You Keep Food
Coffee, Wine & Drinks
September 06, 2015
| News
This infographic by Business Insider shows you how long you can keep seafood, meat, beverages and dairy products before they go bad.
Art Meets Food: Legends Revived...
Spotted Stories
August 20, 2015
Meet Yaseen, a Manchester-based artist, who uses food related items like milk, pizza sauce, and cocoa powder to crafts pop culture-inspired portraits and landscapes.
Yaseen carefully works with varying consistencies — from viscous to…
Batroun Festival: Wine, Beer and Seafood Night
Coffee, Wine & Drinks
August 11, 2015
| News
Batroun International Festival presents the Wine, Beer and Sea Food night, a festive celebration of the city’s most valuable treasures, the breweries, Wineries and the local culinary tastes. People from all over will be invited to a special…
The Perfect Temperatures for Beer, Wine and Beverages
Coffee, Wine & Drinks
July 27, 2015
For many people, an ice-cold beer or glass of wine is the perfect accompaniment to a hot summer's day. But while extremely chilled beverages might provide refreshment, they often don't really provide much taste. This is because very low temperatures…
Let the Emotions Flow this Weekend
Food Gadgets
July 25, 2015
Light to the touch with an elegant design, the Emotion Wine Glass will definitely add some fun to your parties.
This traditional wine glass will float the contents aloft with the showy Emotion filling up from base to lip. Use it to serve your…
Which Wine Will Make Your Steak Taste Better?
Coffee, Wine & Drinks
June 24, 2015
| News
Properly pairing wine with food can truly transform a meal. Written by Adam Stevens of Corr Chilled exclusively for Social Vignerons, this comprehensive infographic can make your meals taste better...giving you an overview of which types of food to…
Chateau Isaac: Lebanon's Sulfate-Free Winery
Coffee, Wine & Drinks
June 17, 2015
| Spotted Stories
Spotted at Horeca 2015, Chateau Isaac winery is the first in Lebanon to create Sulfate-Free wines, an initiative still not too common around the world. I was intrigued by their wax decorated bottles which I believe were worth looking into.
ISAAC…
It's Hot... Keep the Sangrias Coming
Coffee, Wine & Drinks
May 01, 2015
| Spotted Stories
It's getting warmer and warmer and that means sangria is on the menu. This combination of wine and fruit aims for refreshment and fun; but know that sangria is a serious drink and even now has its own dedicated glass! Here's an infographic to…
Dom Pérignon Launches 2005 Vintage
News
April 23, 2015
Dom Pérignon has launched the 2005 vintage, small in quantity but with “exceptional quality” and “a never-before-seen aromatic maturity” according to Richard Geoffroy.
After nine years ageing in the cellars,…
What Every Wine Drinker Should Know
Coffee, Wine & Drinks
April 19, 2015
| News
There's nothing better than unwinding after a long day with a tall glass of vino. But what if your white wine isn't cold enough yet, your trusty corkscrew breaks, or you slop red wine down your favorite white button up? Never fear, because Business…
Wine and Twisted Local Specialties: The Lebanese Restaurant at Ixsir
Lebanese/Middle Eastern
April 18, 2015
| Recommended
| North Lebanon
After visiting Ixsir for the first time in December and enjoying a fine meal in an amazing location, it was time to go up to the mountains of Basbina where the Ixsir winery is located and experience it again. In the mountains of Batroun, the…
Contact Info:
Ixsir
Phone Number: +961 71 773 770
Address: [ view ]
Phone Number: +961 71 773 770
Address: [ view ]
B-Qā: A New Lebanese Wine Now on the Market
Coffee, Wine & Drinks
April 18, 2015
| News
Château Marsyas, launches B-Qā de Marsyas: With a first vintage released in 2007, Chateau Marsyas introduces today this new wine produced according to the same quality, philosophy and attention to detail as its elder…
Wine Bottle, Wing Corkscrew
Coffee, Wine & Drinks
April 05, 2015
| Food Gadgets
Superbly designed corkscrew - fits into a dual-function holder with built-in foil cutter.
Stylish and highly functional wing corkscrew, which easily pulls even the most defiant of corks. The base features a holder and an effective foil cutter. The…
Decant, Aerate and Filter Wine as you Pour
Coffee, Wine & Drinks
March 06, 2015
| Food Gadgets
Nuance Wine Finer: Elegant and highly functional pourer stopper, which decants, aerates and filters wine as you pour. Drip-free, with airtight lid.
The subtle taste nuance of a fine red wine only comes out when the wine is thoroughly…
Nuance WineFunnel: Practical Wine Funnel to Filter Lees
Coffee, Wine & Drinks
February 20, 2015
| Food Gadgets
The simplest tasks are often the hardest to get right and this is where Nuance excel. Nuance WineFunnel is a very practical stainless steel wine funnel with integrated sieve to filter lees. Including rubber-coated…
Nuance: Innovative and Functional Products for your Home, Now in Lebanon
Food Gadgets
February 16, 2015
Traveling is more than a plane, traveling is more than sleeping at hotels, traveling is simply extensive education. While touring the globe for the latest discoveries in the world of food and cooking, a brand used to catch my attention;…
Fifty Shades of Yummy Things
Spotted Stories
February 13, 2015
Fifty Shades of Grey, the movie, is everywhere... It is what every one is talking about these days, here and across the globe with the movie debut on Valentine's... Of course, some products were created to celebrate the new movie and we are NGNO…
Some Love Snack: Wine Ice Cream Anyone?
Coffee, Wine & Drinks
February 13, 2015
| Ice Cream & Gelato
I know it's cold... but some sharing of what's out there is essential...
A typical scene from most movies: If you are going through a breakup, had a rough day or just generally were feeling down, you ended your day with a glass (or more) of wine…
Designer Zac Posen Dresses Up a Wine Bottle
Coffee, Wine & Drinks
January 31, 2015
| Spotted Stories
After dressing some of the world’s most fashionable and beautiful women, American fashion designer Zac Posen has been tapped to dress a bottle of Italian wine. Posen is collaborating with Trento-based Italian wine company Ecco Domani to create…