Mandy Naglich

3 weeks ago | cluboenologique.com | Simon MW |Mandy Naglich |Ciaran Griffiths |William Morris

The clocks have gone forward and there are the first hints that summer is on its way in the northern hemisphere. Adding to that feeling is this month’s selection of new bars, which is dominated by al fresco drinking venues, with rooftop bars opening in New York, Los Angeles and London. Those drinkers still not ready to embrace the great outdoors can consider cocktails and celeb spotting at an exclusive spot in London and drinks in a snug, speakeasy-style bar at a recently opened hotel in Osaka.

3 weeks ago | cluboenologique.com | Simon MW |Mandy Naglich |Ciaran Griffiths |William Morris

The Errázuriz Wine Photographer of the Year 2025 shortlist has been revealed, offering new perspectives on the people, places and produce in vineyards and wineries around the world. Showcasing the effort that goes into wine production and snapshots from the lives of workers and the wines themselves, this year’s entries span everywhere from the Elqui Valley in Chile to the north-west region of Tenerife.

3 weeks ago | cluboenologique.com | Simon MW |Mandy Naglich |Jacopo Mazzeo |Ciaran Griffiths

Paris welcomes a pair of new restaurants this month that will appeal to two different crowds: one is a small, experimental, ‘hyper-seasonal’ concept restaurant that develops a set menu around whatever ingredients are freshest, while the other is a glamorous, exclusive and opulent venue in a new five-star hotel that pays homage to the American chop house.

3 weeks ago | cluboenologique.com | Simon MW |Mandy Naglich |Ciaran Griffiths |William Morris

In episode 207 of The Drinking Hour podcast, the first of two special episodes exploring the Côtes du Rhône, David Kermode is joined by Frédéric Lavau, a négociant, and Louis Barruol of Château de Saint Cosme to discuss just what makes the region’s wines so highly respected. Kermode’s guests explain the three-tiered appellation system in the Côtes du Rhône and what makes it so accessible.

3 weeks ago | cluboenologique.com | Simon MW |Mandy Naglich |Louella Berryman |Adam Lechmere

In much of the winemaking world, small appellations often become famous for high-quality wines, while broader, region-wide designations are reserved for more ordinary bottlings – just look at Bordeaux. By contrast, Sicily boasts many wine denominations but its relatively short history in quality winemaking means that few of them are well-known outside the island.