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Master blender Patrick Leger was born and bred in the Cognac region in southwestern France. His family has always been involved in the cognac industry in a variety of ways for generations. Patrick joined the Campari group in 2020 as master blender and director of operation of two brands: Grand Marnier and Bisquit & Dubouché Cognac.

Today’s champagne houses are moving away from traditional methods of grape cultivation and even discontinuing elaborate packaging and gift boxes that used to flood the market. These three maisons are at the forefront of sustainable practices – from increasing biodiversity to eliminating packaging, and reducing bottle weight, they are finding ways to reduce carbon footprint in their own ways.

In the world of wine appreciation, the use of a decanter is often underestimated. Many wine enthusiasts overlook the benefits that decanting can bring to their drinking experience. In this article, we delve into the reasons why and how to use a wine decanter, exploring its role in enhancing the aromas, flavours, and overall enjoyment of your favourite wines.

Fine Indian varieties, innovative offshore floating wine production, and bees trained to detect flawed corks are just a few of the exciting predictions shaping the future of wine-making amidst the changing landscape of climate change. As we look ahead, the wine industry is set to undergo a significant transformation with new players emerging and traditional wine-growing regions adapting to meet evolving demands.

Penfolds senior winemaker, Steph Dutton, shares her views on technology, sustainability, future proofing in winemaking, and transferring knowledge to the next generation of winemakers. Steph joined Penfolds in 2007 whilst completing her Masters of Oenology, and took on the role of senior winemaker in 2017. Today her winemaking responsibilities span between South Australia and California where Penfolds operates their vineyards. She has also worked with her winemaking team in Bordeaux and China (early trial work). Find out how this multi-regional brand is actively future proofing the wine industry for the next generation:

The Macallan Horizon, is the first release designed and crafted in collaboration with Bentley Motors, fusing expertise from the worlds of exceptional single malt whisky and extraordinary automotive design. Fusing both traditional craftsmanship and cutting-edge precision engineering technology, The Macallan Horizon pushes the art of the possible – where purpose meets innovation, craftsmanship and beauty.