Unusual accommodations, part 2: unusual vacation homes on a British rock island or an old lighthouse ship in the middle of Amsterdam, from which one does not want to move out at all.
Actually, one of the great advantages or flagships of the Hotel Sonnenhof in Grän is the proximity to the lift and ski area. I have more pleasure in pleasure descents - and have therefore set off on a culinary slalom through pampering board with 5-course menu, and the wine selection of host Rainer Müller, named "wine list of the year 2022" by the restaurant guide Gault&Millau. Why the Hotel Sonnenhof is the perfect place to go for curious gourmets with a wine quirk, you can read here.
How about not the big hotel this time, but to be in a cool vacation property, with a pool and view, beautiful design and wine nearby, or even better, on the doorstep? Curious? Then take a look at these locations for chalet holiday of a different kind. And talk to your piggy bank.
After the wine tasting is before the wine tasting. And especially as a curious beginner, you should go with joy to learning in practice - I had for it again an exciting tutorial in Italian: Why the red wines from the winery Tommasi craft deluxe absolute (long-distance) relationship material, you read here. And also what fascinates the winemakers behind the great wines of the family business in their profession.
From the category of dream homes that still remain dreams: The Mansion of the Waters design in Mykonos by Metaverse designer Veliz Arquitecto makes it feel like a Tibetan design monastery meets jungle cliff and double dream pool.
Wine rule number 1: Nobody knows everything, everyone is allowed to play along, everyone learns - even a sommelier like Marc Almert. He is committed to making the fun of wine accessible to everyone. And he is excellent at it, in the truest sense of the word: Because at just 27 years old, he was named the best sommelier in the world. Perfect opportunity for me to take an instructive crash course. A conversation about the fascination of his profession, tips for curious beginners and why giving your partner more flowers is also beneficial for wine tasting, you can read here.
Between mountains and valleys, along rivers and by the sea, Portugal produces wines with strong character for really every situation. Time to go on a long-distance glass trip, after all, a red wine bottle mail with Portugal wine sailed into my home bar. How these red wines taste, why they are also fun for beginners and give an impression of Portugal wine, you can read here.
From smooth flow made in Germany to subtly smoky from Scotland to refined in Napa Valley or Bolgheri wine barrel: Four whiskey favorites from my home bar for cozy hours.
