Forbes writes about the IMBA

 link to article  

In situ, tasting Bordeaux Pomerol 2014-2015

Bordeaux 2014 was a challenging year, 2015 vintage is the blessed one. Should you overloook the 14’s for cellar purposes? No, the beauty is to find the best producers. How do you do that tasting blind? At the end you compare the 2014-2015 lists and check your 10% best scores to see if some Château

The Piano is waiting for the Chef

The Bertazzoni Piano is waiting for the Chef

Game Changer: I discovered this book twenty-five years ago….and embarked on a journey

  Game Changer: I discovered this book twenty-five years ago….and embarked on an adventure that I still find thrilling to this day

Rolls-Royce Cullinan *Total endorsement from the IMBA*

The Rolls-Royce Cullinan is the SUV of my dreams.   I am partial, I must admit, I own the brand and the brand owns me. Whenever I do something or have a project for my butler school I think to myself “How would they do it at Rolls-Royce?”   Why do I say that the Cullinan is

In Vino Veritas! Our Ottawa WSET students are visiting us in Montreal, tasting setup four five

 

Spinoza or Spinosa?

For Spinoza the philosopher, happiness (conatus) is all about increasing your desire… No doubt that after a glass of this fresh wine you will desire more; In Vino Veritas!

Through the generosity of Ronchi de Cialla…

Through the generosity of Ronchi de Cialla again this year, we will auction a private tasting of six of these fine wines to benefit SAMS organisation, a fine non profit who organises concerts for patients in long term care enters. More about: SAMS
Tagged under: , ,

RR Commemoration of the 1904 Silver Ghost with a special 2018 limited productions of 35 five new “Silver” Ghosts

Rolls-Royce will create a collection of 35 2018 Rolls-Royce Ghosts, in homage to the original Silver Ghost’s achievement. I had the pleasure in 2001of seing the original “Silver” Ghost from1904 in Crewe at the factory. Impressive machine! (and in pristine condition)

‘Best Supernatural Driving Experience’

5 February 2018, Goodwood The Rolls-Royce Phantom has been praised for offering the in the prestigious GQ Car Awards, which were announced today. An independent panel of judges at British GQ recognised the other-worldly experience of travelling in New Phantom, which is the most silent motor car in the world and cossets occupants with its

For 2018, we wish you a brilliant and Happy New Year!

Fine wines outperform blue chips and gold in 2017

11% return

Light the Way! get inspired by this RR Wraith 2 minutes video

There are those who lead the way, and there are those that lights it…

(one minute) Etihad video showing the butler as an artist in pursuit of excellence in the Art of dedicated personalised service

In this video, Etihad shows great respect to those committed to the pursuit of excellence in the Art of service. An artist drawing (screen capture from the above video) Flawless execution (screen capture from the above video)

Test your ability: There is one (minor) etiquette detail to improve in this otherwise exquisite Etihad Residence video. Can you find it?

Hint: think about welcoming   Screen capture from the above video