January 9th, 2015 at 9:00 am
Louis Pasteur, the renowned 19th-century French chemist, famously dissed oxygen as “the enemy of wine.”
More than a century later, another man of science has come up with a product that bottles up Pasteur’s and other oenophiles’ concerns about oxygen’s degradation of wine’s taste once and for all.
Former MIT nuclear engineer and vascular technologist Greg Lambrecht is the inventor of the Coravin™ Wine Access System, a device that lets you extend the life of virtually any wine bottle’s contents without popping the cork.
As the company’s website puts it: “Wine enthusiasts can now enjoy wine sealed with corks without feeling the need to commit to the whole bottle, allowing them to explore wines of any vintage, varietal or region, one taste at a time.”
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January 7th, 2015 at 10:00 am
Lifestyles aren’t one-size-fits-all. That’s why successful resorts in ski destinations like Vail, Colorado and Park City, Utah offer the best amenities in luxury and convenience. Guests can choose from options that best fit their property, location and whatever extras they’d like to add to their travel package. Convenience is one of the most important benefits at ski resorts. Where else can you step outside of your suite and have the mountains and skiing right outside your door? Ski-in/ski-out resorts have surged in popularity, but guests are demanding more. Luxury finishes and the very best amenities are now to be expected in luxury skiing communities.
See what’s trending in slope-side real estate in the latest issue of Prestige.
January 5th, 2015 at 12:00 pm
What:
Get your house ready for the San Diego springtime at the San Diego Spring Home Show. Discover the latest solutions to common gardening problems, find out new ways to make the most of your property, and so much more!
Where:
San Diego Convention Center
111 W. Harbor Dr., San Diego, CA 92101
When:
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January 2nd, 2015 at 9:00 am
Renowned as one of the world’s most expensive luxury car brands, Range Rover has outdone itself again by partnering with gunsmiths Holland & Holland on a limited-edition SUV. With a price tag of $286,000, the Holland & Holland Range Rover combines quality engineering with sumptuous style that can sport you out for a round of target practice in the morning and still be presentable enough for a date at the opera in the evening.
Based on the top-of-the-line Range Rover Autobiography Black, everything from the interior to the exterior is specifically designed to cater to the most discriminating customers. Holland & Holland specializes in fine engraving of fine products, and nowhere does this centuries-honed skill shine brighter than in the accents of this special edition car. Whether in the single piece of solid-walnut center console, or the spectacularly scrolled door handles, everything that carries the Holland & Holland logo represents the highest level of dedication to quality.
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January 1st, 2015 at 2:00 pm
With its year-round sunshine, unique water profile and influx of immigrants bringing their unique spin on the world’s favorite alcoholic beverage, it’s no wonder that San Diego is the microbrew capital of the world. Anyone who is anyone comes to San Diego to develop their brewing, and some of the most successful microbrews have launched from just about every location and corner of America’s Finest City.
One of the newest locations with a unique take on the art of the microbrewery is Groundswell Brewing Company in San Diego’s Mission Valley. This location is ideally suited for their operations, as it is conveniently situated in the center of the county, is close to many residential areas and San Diego State University, and near the nexus of the area’s freeway system. That’s not what sets it apart, however.
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