Because when it comes to spoiling mom, only the best will do.
By Kim Ayling and Ellys Woodhouse
Château d’Esclans, Garrus rosé
We all know and love Whispering Angel — but what if we told you that the winemaker that produces the world’s favorite rosé has an even more premium offering? You’d buy it by the case presumably. Chateau d’Esclans’ Garrus rosé is made exclusively from a single vineyard of vines that date nearly 100 years. The wine is creamy, full bodied and infinitely more-ish.
Price
$126
Top 10 places to take Mum for Mother’s Day lunch in Sydney
By Isabelle James
Mother’s Day is just around the corner, on Sunday May 11, so now is the perfect time to start planning something special.
Skip the flowers and chocolates this year, and treat your mum to an experience you can all enjoy together. Restaurants across Sydney will be serving special limited edition menus for the occasion, whatever your budget. Here are our picks for the best tables for a memorable Mother’s Day lunch in Sydney.
Treat your mum to a funky lunch at Chin Chin Sydney. (Image via Chin Chin Sydney)
Chin Chin
Treat Mum to one of Surry Hills’ funkiest restaurants for a relaxed dining experience that pairs casual South Asian cuisine with contemporary art. Highlights on the menu include the prawn and ginger dumplings and the indulgent chocolate mousse served with raspberry and coconut for the final flourish. Mum will also be treated to a complimentary glass of Whispering Angel Rosé on arrival.
The Xaak restaurant at the Xcaret Arte hotel welcomes Leña y Olivo from Tlaxcala
By Miriam Carmo
The Xaak restaurant at the Xcaret Arte hotel welcomed chef Marco Mellado of Leña y Olivo in Tlaxcala for one of its several bi-monthly dinners.
Xaak Restaurant is a project developed by four nationally and internationally renowned chefs who are part of the hotel’s culinary collective. They are Roberto Solís from Mérida, Paco Méndez, who has lived in Barcelona since 2011, local chef Jonatan Gómez Luna , and Alejandro Ruíz from Oaxaca. The restaurant offers a concept of contemporary Mexican cuisine through a tasting menu that chronicles the chefs’ careers.
Restaurant decor, photo by Miriam Carmo
Here you’ll experience an exceptional fine dining experience in a cozy atmosphere with warm tones and natural decor. Each dish blends the best of modern Mexican cuisine, thanks to the vast experience of each of these chefs, supported by Chef Luis Arzápalo
Chef Marco Mellado of Wood and Olive
Guest chef Marco Mellado has dedicated himself to blending authentic local flavors with exceptional technical expertise at his restaurant in Tlaxcala. Leña y Olivo serves dishes cooked over charcoal and wood, with the oven and grill at the heart of their cuisine. They offer a contemporary Mexican culinary concept with fresh, flavorful ingredients, ideally served for sharing. One of the restaurant’s defining features is the way their artisanal salsas are freshly prepared at the table.
Chef Marco Mellado, photo provided by the hotel
Pairing dinner at Xaak
For this pairing dinner at Xaak Restaurant, we started with akami, nori, and shitake salad by Chef Arzápalo paired with a Don Julio cocktail. Then, we paired tlatlapa, beans, and togarashi by Chef Mellado paired with Puerta de Lobo orange wine. We continued with hamachi, passion fruit, and wasabi ice cream by the house chef with a Sauvignon Blanc from the Don Leo winery in Parras. For the fourth course, Chef Mellado prepared lobster with huitlacoche and truffle paired with Whispering Angel wine.
Bottiglia Cucina & Enoteca is Making this Mother’s Day One to Remember
Guests can celebrate Mother’s Day with a specialty menu,available exclusively on Sunday, May 11.
Bottiglia Cucina & Enoteca, located at Green Valley Ranch Spa and Casino, invites families to celebrate Mother’s Day with a festive dining experience filled with fresh flavors and Tuscan charm. From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday, May 11, Bottiglia will offer its signature brunch, with exclusive specials continuing into dinner service from 4 to 9 p.m. Families can enjoy a lively atmosphere inside the bright dining room or al fresco on the picturesque patio.
For brunch, Bottiglia will feature limoncello pancakes layered with lemon curd, fresh berries and a dusting of powdered sugar, available exclusively for the occasion, priced at $14. Those looking to toast to Mom can sip on bottomless Whispering Angel Rosé, priced at $29, and stop by a Whispering Angel pop-up with wine tastings. To add to the celebration, The Palette will host a floral bar pop-up where moms and their loved ones can create handmade bouquets.
Where to Celebrate Easter in Miami: Brunch, Bubbles & Bunny Hunts!
Our roundup of the top Easter brunches and celebrations around Miami is still live and being updated in real time.
MAKOTO
Image courtesy of STARR Restaurants
Description: This Easter, Makoto is elevating the holiday with exquisite specials. Indulge in the Dry-Aged Ceviche, featuring caviar, myoga, wakamomo, yuzu, and hanaho, or savor the 48-Hour Wagyu Short Rib, served with jumbo asparagus and a bold peppercorn sauce. Complement your meal with vibrant seasonal sips, including the Clarified Piña Colada and the floral-infused Hibiscus Margarita. For those looking to explore sake, curated flights Nigori Experience and Dassai Experience offer a taste of Japan’s finest brews. Elevate the celebration with a selection of fine wines, from Château d’Esclans Rosé to Raen ‘Lady Marjorine’ Chardonnay.
Address: Bal Harbour Shops 9700 Collins Ave Miami Beach, FL 33154
The wines of Provence: much more than rosé
When we think of Provence wines, rosé often comes to mind. Yet, this region boasts an impressive diversity of red, white, and sparkling wines, all imbued with the unique character of its terroir. From the freshness of the Var hillsides to the finesse of Bandol reds, Provence deserves to be explored far beyond its famous rosé cuvées. Here’s an overview of Provençal treasures for curious wine lovers and enthusiasts.
Provence: a unique terroir
An exceptional climate and soils
Rosé wines: the jewel of Provence
The major appellations
Provence enjoys an ideal Mediterranean climate , characterized by hot summers, a drying mistral wind, and mild winters. Its varied soils, ranging from schist to limestone, provide exceptional conditions for quality viticulture. This diversity is reflected in the rich aromas and complexity of the wines produced in the region.
A thousand-year-old wine history
Provence is one of the oldest wine-growing regions in France. Introduced by the Greeks over 2,600 years ago, vine cultivation has been perfected over the centuries to produce wines that are both authentic and modern.
The Côtes de Provence , Coteaux d’Aix-en-Provence and Coteaux Varois in Provence are the big stars of rosé. These wines are appreciated for their freshness, lightness and aromatic brilliance.
Côtes de Provence:
Château d’Esclans – Whispering Angel 2022 (~€18): a modern classic that combines fruitiness and delicacy.
Dégustation – Nuances de Rosés
Date Le 23 Mai 2025 de 17h30 à 20h00
Lieu LAVINIA, 22 avenue Victor Hugo, 75116 Paris, France
Prix 10€
Nous vous invitons à découvrir toute la richesse des expressions des rosés, lors d’une dégustation à la fois chaleureuse et décontractée. Venez découvrir les domaines et leur sélection de rosés aux styles variés — du plus fruité au plus structuré — accompagnée de planches de charcuterie et de fromages soigneusement choisies pour sublimer la dégustation. Un moment idéal pour élargir ses horizons œnologiques, partager ses impressions et profiter d’une ambiance conviviale entre amis ou entre collègues.
Les domaines présents à la dégustation : Château d’Esclans – Provence Château Galoupet – Provence Château Le Puy – Bordeaux Château Minuty – Provence
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The American Academy in Rome honors two figures whose work in medicine and cinema continues to shape conversations across disciplines and borders
By Monica Straniero
Virgilio Sacchini and Giuseppe Tornatore
On June 4, the American Academy in Rome will present the McKim Medal to Virgilio Sacchini and Giuseppe Tornatore. The ceremony will take place at Villa Aurelia, just before sunset, in the same building that has housed the Academy on the Janiculum Hill since 1909. The award, which each year honors Italian figures who have contributed to the cultural dialogue between Italy and the United States, is not just about representation. It recognizes people whose work has built real bridges, across time, disciplines, and borders.
Sacchini is an oncologic surgeon with a long history of working in breast cancer prevention. Over the years, he has moved between France, Italy, and the United States, dividing his time among hospitals, research centers, and internat onal study groups. At Memorial Sloan-Kettering in New York, he has collaborated with organizations such as the EORTC (European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer), the NASBP (National Surgical Adjuvant Breast and Bowel Project), and the RTOG (Radiation Therapy Oncology Group), helping to develop new approaches in chemoprevention and radiation therapy. In his research, cancer is never treated as just a disease. It is a social issue, one that involves patients, families, and the healthcare systems responsible for deciding who receives care—and how.
Tornatore received an Academy Award in 1990 for Nuovo Cinema Paradiso, a film about childhood, cinema, and life in small southern towns. Since then, he has continued to explore themes of memory, time, and family, directing films such as Malèna, Baarìa, The Best Offer, and Ennio. His work has involved collaborations with actors including Philippe Noiret, Monica Bellucci, Marcello Mastroianni, and Geoffrey Rush, and has maintained a strong connection to the places and emotional landscapes that shaped his vision.
The Gala is more than a celebration of two careers. It is also a moment for supporting the Italian Fellowships, the Academy’s grants reserved for Italian artists and scholars. The program is unique among foreign academies in Rome and, over the years, has allowed many different kinds of research and creative practices to take shape in a shared space.
Presiding over the evening will be Beatrice Bulgari, who has long been active in projects at the intersection of art, cinema, and cultural production. She will be joined by Academy President Peter N. Miller, Director Aliza S. Wong, Board Chair Calvin Tsao, and Honorary Gala Chairs Ginevra Elkann, Margherita Marenghi Vaselli, Carla Markell, and Maria Teresa Venturini Fendi. The evening will also include a reception—informal, but thoughtfully curated. Wines will be offered by Paolo and Noemia d’Amico and Château d’Esclans, while cocktails will be created by Quattro Gatti Gin.
Founded in 1894, the American Academy in Rome is the oldest U.S. cultural institution operating abroad. It has hosted hundreds of artists, architects, and scholars over the decades, many of whom have gone on to receive major awards such as the Nobel, Pulitzer, MacArthur, and Pritzker. Today, through its residency programs, exhibitions, lectures, and public events, the Academy remains a space where disciplines meet and conversations unfold over time. On the evening following the Gala, June 5, the Academy will open its doors to the public for the annual Open Studios, offering a chance to explore the work created by the current fellows during their time in Rome.
Address: Bal Harbour Shops 9700 Collins Ave Miami Beach, FL 33154
Tasting the best of Château d’Esclans: five vintages of Garrus and Les Clans
April 9, 2025
By David Kermode
Château d’Esclans’ Sacha Lichine set the wine world alright with Whespering Angel but he’s still out to prove that rosé can be a serious, age-worthy style. David Kermode explores the story behind arguably the world’s most famous rosé producer and gives his verdict on vertical tastings of the estate’s top two wines, Garrus and Les Clans.
Two mini vertical showcasing the ageability of Château d’Esclans premium rosé
Sheraton Hong Kong Tung Chung Hotel Launches Egg-xquisite Easter Offers
Celebrate Easter with Festive Feasts & Delights at Sheraton Hong Kong Tung Chung
By May Ng
For a touch of elegance, The Whispering Pink Afternoon Tea is perfect for beauty enthusiasts. This delightful experience pairs rosé-inspired sweet and savory bites with a glass of Whispering Angel Pink Rosé. Each set includes a complimentary SEKKISEI travel skincare kit (valued at HK$115, while stocks last), making it a beau-tea-ful way to enjoy the holiday.
