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Epicure October 23, 2019

Hennessy’s 2019 Grape Harvest

Following weeks of gathering their precious grapes in Cognac, Hennessy has begun to release their early impressions of this year’s harvest. Maison Hennessy has stated that this year’s ‘summery weather’ resulted in a harvest of ‘healthy [and] mature grapes.’ Hennessey always waits to begin harvesting the fruit of their vineyards at the best possible moment, for 2019 that moment was September 13th. Very high temperatures in combination with dry summer weather required the produce to be picked very quickly because…

Epicure August 26, 2019

Experience the World of Cognac with Hennessy

Maison Hennessy is now offering visitors the exclusive opportunity to experience the world of Cognac “From Grape to Glass”. The offering is a 4 hour private tour where two or more guests are accompanied through the process of Cognac production at Hennessy’s world renowned facilities. In an attempt to welcome more visitors to the Maison, Hennessy offers the tour in six languages. Hennessy’s goal with this new offering is to envelope their guests in a ‘multi-sensory experience’ where education and passion…

Epicure October 20, 2017

Where to Find the Best Wine and Spirit Shops in Sydney

Most people enjoy a glass or two of delicious wine, fine cognac or quality whiskey. A carefully selected vintage elevates any meal, and there’s certainly no better way to unwind after an eventful day. However, lovers of fine drinks sometimes have trouble finding a premium quality product. Not every drink is made equal, and while there’s plenty of amazing producers, there’s also a lot of mediocre or poor wines and spirits on the market. The key to finding your ideal…

Epicure Lifestyle September 7, 2016

Hennessy’s Most Enthralling Bottle Of Cognac

Created in tribute to eight generations of Master Blenders, where the current Master Blender Yann Fillioux will turn over the mastery to his nephew Renaud Fillioux de Gironde. This blend is a one time limited edition cognac “Hennessy 8” crafted by both masters, which symbolizes the transmission of a one of a kind cognac from one generation to the next. The Hennessy eight is emblematic of multiple blends. It is by far the prefection symbol generation of the eight exceptional eaux-de-vie in the assemblage.…

Epicure Lifestyle August 21, 2016

Petrossian’s Secret Soufflé

There is a new dish in New York City, known as Petrossian’s “Secret Soufflé”. Its name originated from the fact that it’s an off-menu item at Petrossian’s. The dish is quite large compared to other soufflés, containing 30 grams of Royal Reserve Ossetra caviar, (Petrossian’s priciest assortment) quail eggs right in the middle, and then beautifully finished with a mosaic of gold leaf. Once the epicurean delight is created it is then served to you covered by a glass cloche that contains the aroma of applewood smoke, which the dish marinates…