Cellar Stories

Few drinks carry the same weight of mystique as the Martini. It is, in many ways, the archetype of the cocktail - the one ordered with a raised brow, delivered with ceremony, and sipped with intention. And yet, for all its elegance, the Gin Martini remains one of the most misunderstood drinks in the canon. It is simple, yes - but simplicity and ease are not the same thing. Like a well-cut suit or a handwritten note, it demands precision. Get it right, and it is quietly magnificent. Get it wrong, and it’s little more than a chilled glass of...

Olive oil has always had a certain mystique about it. There’s something in the way it catches the light - warm, green-gold, slow-moving that feels elemental, almost ancient. And perhaps that’s because it is. Long before it became a kitchen staple, it was a symbol of purity, wealth and endurance. It anointed kings. It lit lamps. It was, quite literally, the oil that kept the world turning. Today, it’s more likely to appear drizzled over sourdough or pooled beside burrata. But for all its familiarity, olive oil is still very much deserving of its reverence - especially the kind that’s...

Beyond the technical benefits, there’s something undeniably special about opening a magnum. Whether it’s a long lunch with friends, a wedding toast, or a birthday, magnums bring a sense of occasion to any gathering. They encourage sharing, storytelling, and celebration - exactly what great wine is meant to do.

In the world of Champagne, where elegance and luxury meet in a glass, the true pioneers behind some of the most iconic names are remarkable women whose vision and determination have shaped the industry.