Articles by Kevin Pilley - Upscale Living Mag

Carmel Winery has become Israel’s Largest Historic Winery

WINES, SPIRITS + VINEYARDS Kevin Pilley - 09/06/2020

Israelis drink as much wine as Argentinians. Wine tourism is becoming increasingly popular. There are over three hundred wineries in Israel compared to forty boutique breweries. Israeli wines are consistently winning awards. Winemaking...

Launched by Royal Collection, Buckingham Palace Gin is a Must Have

WINES, SPIRITS + VINEYARDS Kevin Pilley - 09/06/2020

Always liking to keep up with the times, Buckingham Palace has just launched its gin. All proceeds go to the Royal Collection Trust. This registered charity helps find the care and conservation...

The Navy Rum and the Black Tot 50th Anniversary

FEATURES Kevin Pilley - 09/06/2020

Who forgot to celebrate or mourn Black Tot Day? July 31st was the 50th anniversary of what many have called "a barbaric act by the government." But you can still toast the memory...

13 of The Best Cocktail Glasses for Your Home Bar

WINES, SPIRITS + VINEYARDS Kevin Pilley - 09/06/2020

Copa? Tumbler? Balloon? Highball? There are so many premium spirits to choose from nowadays. But there are also so many glasses to drink them from. Waterford Crystal? Dartington Crystal? Paksh? Lacey Double...

Gilly Nicolson Bed Linen, Bespoke Custom-made Linen

HOMES + INTERIORS Kevin Pilley - 09/05/2020

"Gilly Nicolson Bed linen" was set up to produce quality bed linen, which could be custom made and tailored to a customer's exact design and color requirements. Gilly is now going international...

Banyuls, Roussillon Region Ultimate Dessert Wine Destination

WINES, SPIRITS + VINEYARDS Kevin Pilley - 09/05/2020

Why doesn't anyone west of Roussillon talk about Banyuls? Probably because Madeira and Portugal's port country is west. Banyuls is a shamefully neglected French AOC and much overlooked fortified aperitif and dessert wine. It...

11 Notable Aperitif Cocktails to Serve Before Dinner

WINES, SPIRITS + VINEYARDS Kevin Pilley - 09/05/2020

There's more to an apero and aperitif than Kir, Campari, Martini, or Aperol. Open your eyes to some alternative classy meal openers. Lillet Hannibal Lechter is an unlikely celebrity endorsement, but he was fond...

8 of the Best Dessert Wines For You and Your Sweetheart

WINES, SPIRITS + VINEYARDS Kevin Pilley - 09/04/2020

In 1737, Hungary's Tokaji was the first wine region to specialize in sweet wines. Most people's knowledge of dessert wines probably stops there or goes no further than "ice wine," but there...

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