Wine & Drinks

Tasting a new chapter

If there is one brand that has helped to reverse China’s once sullied reputation as a wine producer, it’s Li Demei. epicure finds out how a Ningxia winery managed to bag top honours at last year’s Decanter World Wine Awards.

Phuket paradise

With a slew of new resorts opening at the Pearl of the Andaman, Phuket is entrenching its position as the Asian destination for among sun seeking sybaritics.

Keeping the bubbles alive

Maintaining its age old traditions of winemaking is what matters most to Pierre-Emmanuel Taittinger, president of Taittinger.

Rediscovering glory

Reduced to rubble after World War II and distanced from its noble past under communist rule, Dresden is now enjoying a resurgence as one of Germany’s most cultutrally vibrant cities.

Pulp fiction in a bottle

It wouldn’t be far-fetched to say that Matt Gant aims to be the Quentin Tarantino of the Barossa wine industry. He shares how he is putting the fun back into grape appreciation.

Cold escapades

Time to start packing your woollen socks and thermals for a chilly winter holiday. These cool ice hotels offer an opportunity to embrace winter and view the mystical Northern Lights.

The fancy farmer

Steve Smith, the director of wine at Craggy Range winery, is out to show everyone that New Zealand’s grape portfolio is more than just its Sauvignon Blanc.

An exotic detox retreat

It’s never too early to look trim for Christmas. The nine-day Wellness and Photography Retreat at Koh Samui’s Absolute Sanctuary Resort may be what you need.

Child’s play

With Children’s Day just around the corner, five properties of the Orient-Express dish out exciting activities to keep the kids entertained while parents get some R&R.

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