News from Dave Hughes,
a recognised “Elder Statesman”
in the world of wine, internationally respected wine author, consultant
and Senior Judge at the IWSC
SCOTTISH BREWER CALLS STUDY ON EFFECTS OF DRINKING BEER
Gerald Michaluk, managing director of Arran Brewery says there should be a public-funded study into whether drinking beer can be good for you. He says “I have heard both sides of the argument but the truth is out there and …
CHINESE BUYERS SWOOP ON FRENCH PRESIDENTIAL WINES
The first batch of wines to go on sale from the Elysée Palace have been snapped up by Chinese buyers. The first part of the sale was in the evening of 30th May and prices exceeded expectations. Two bottles of …
CHRISTIE’S PULL DRC FROM AUCTION
Christies withdrew a magnum of DRC La Tache 1962 from a New York Auction scheduled to take place on 31st May. Apparently there is some doubt as to the authenticity and that it might be fake. The bottle in question …
ROLLAND FAMILY SELL POMEROL PROPERTY TO A CHINESE BUSINESSMAN
Chateau Le Bon Pasteur, owned by the Rolland family, has been sold to an Asian investor. The property is thought to have been bought by Sutong Pan the chairman of Hong Kong-based investment holding company Golden Financial Holdings. The deal …
CHURCHILL AND STALIN ON THE BINGE
Recently declassified Foreign Office documents from the second world war revealed a letter describing a late night drinking session between Winston Churchill and Joseph Stalin. Both leaders were known to “enjoy” their drinks. A memo written by Sir Alexander Cadogan …