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Drink wine, have sex, advises leading French doctor 10th February, 2021 by Patrick Schmitt A book by former chairman of France’s National Cancer Institute, David Khayat, urges people to enjoy life’s pleasures, from sex to wine, and, as one might imagine, it’s attracting much debate. Following the release of his newly-published tome, Arrêtez de Vous Priver (Stop Depriving Yourselves ), Khayat has featured in a range of leading French media over the last few days, promoting the message tha...

Former Opus One personnel join Patrimony in Paso Robles 5th February, 2021 by Patrick Schmitt Top end California Cabernet producer Patrimony from Daou Family Estates has taken on three senior sales people from Napa’s Opus One winery, plus a somm from The French Laundry. Chris Avery Joining Patrimony from Opus One is: Chris Avery, who becomes senior vice president, sales and marketing at Patrimony, comes from Demeine Estates where he was president, after spending four years as vice president of...

How Sherry has been the UK’s unlikely lockdown winner 4th February, 2021 by Patrick Schmitt After years of relatively lacklustre sales, it’s taken a pandemic to turn around Sherry’s fortunes in the UK, with consumption booming during the lockdowns. All styles of Sherry have surged in sales during the UK coronavirus lockdowns, from the richest and sweetest PX to the lightest and driest Finos and Manzanillas That was the message from Martin Skelton, managing director of Gonzalez Byass UK, th...

Tax Free Association event in Hainan moves to June 3rd February, 2021 by Patrick Schmitt Following consultation with its local partners and an assessment of the situation for regional and global travel, the Tax Free World Association (TFWA) has decided to move the dates of the TFWA Asia Pacific Hainan Special Edition to 21-24 June. The decision was taken by the TFWA Board to allow maximum opportunity for delegates in Asia and beyond to participate in an event which, the association says, has gen...

Here are the 10 best Pinot Grigios to drink in 2021 3rd February, 2021 by Patrick Schmitt Here are the best Pinot Grigios from The Global Pinot Grigio Masters 2020, taking in ten top-scoring samples from around the world, including England, Canada, Oregon, Marlborough, Alsace and the Veneto. The following wines were selected from among the leading medal-winners in 2020’s Global Pinot Grigio Masters, which was judged by David Round MW, Patricia Stefanowicz MW, and myself in December at London�...