Wine
Down In The Valley
An Essential Guide to the “Garden of France” Long ago in the time of Louis the XIV this area was… More »
the reign of Spain
When it comes to wine, the Castilian country is gaining momentum. WITH ALL DUE RESPECT TO FRANCE AND ITALY, NO… More »
Vintage Cave
This Honolulu wine cellar is an oenophile’s dream come true. ARE YOU READY FOR THE NEXT LEVEL OF WINING, DINING,… More »
Raise Your Glass…
The ultimate vintages according to one master sommelier WHAT PLACES IN THE WORLD DO YOU HAVE YET TO CHECK OFF… More »
Postprandial Passion
By Duggan McDonnell Sip on these after-dinner libations. I ADMIT IT: I LIKE AN AFTER-DINNER DRINK; AFTER A BIG MEAL,… More »
Bitter Banter
The cocktail world collides with custom tinctures. WHILE DOING RESEARCH for a story in the last issue of HILuxury, one… More »
Indulging the Sweet
When grapes are tinged with frost, things get interesting. BY ROBERTO VIERNES, MASTER SOMMELIER THEY ARE CALLED “SWEETIES” BY SOME,… More »
Stay Thirsty
Craft tequilas are stirring up a lot of excitement TEQUILA IS A TRUE CHAMELEON in the spirit world. So versatile,… More »
Clear Spirit
Vodka bottle images courtesy of brands Handcrafted vodkas are sweeping the nation. WE FIND OURSELVES AT AN INTERESTING CROSSROADS in… More »
Varietal Show
MEN. WE COME IN ALL SHAPES, physiques and creeds. Each of us has our own identity, desires and passions. One… More »
Rosé, By Any Other Name
DESPITE THE GRANDIOSE EFFORTS OF FASHIONISTAS to promote pink as a color for men, it’s always going to be closely… More »