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
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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

The Spirit of Calligraphy: when elegant Arab calligraphy meets Rolls-Royce craftsmanship

It results in bespoke excellence!  

Hotel Heureka, exquisite lodging in a quiet Venice neighbourhood

  Just opened, November 2017 in a small renovated Venitian palazzo, Hotel Heureka offers tasteful, baroque, whimsical and modern Italian design in a peaceful section of Venice. Great service from Andrea, Serena, Alicia and Diana plus 2 others charming persons that I forgot the names. At the IMBA we have high standards and Hotel Heureka

The refined Gritti Palace in Venice

Renovated to the highest standards in 2013, the Gritti Palace offers a quintessential Venetian experience in style. At IMBA, the International Montreal Butler Acdemy we are not easy to please…even if you are demanding excellence in service and have a keen eye for details, the Gritti won’t fail you. An authentic reference in a magic

Images of Barolo Castle

       

Quiet days in Venice tasting and reflecting on Gravner wines

by Richard Sagala Gravner wines: Are orange wines game changers or Hyperprism? Josko Gravner is an Italian producer from the Friuli region. Mr. Gavner created a reputation for himself from a radical winemaking technique that he has espoused (amphora) and the original wines that he produces, the so called orange wines. By the way, Orange

Zen moment, acqua alta and bells in Venice

30th  of November 2017

Tasting autochtonous and native grapes for IMBA in Italy

  Richard Sagala, in contex (Friuli, Barolo and Venice) is tasting Italian native wine grapes for the Cellar Management program of the IMBA. Italy produces many original wines that are worth cellaring. In Vino Veritas!