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Christmas Greetings from the Team at Connoisseur Magazine

December 23, 2025

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THE FINER THINGS IN LIFE • CHRISTMAS PROMOTIONS & GIFT IDEAS • Diary-of-Axel-Ritenis • ESCAPE -Travel & Tourism • EVENTS CALENDAR-WHAT'S ON • Luxury Hotels and Resorts • LUXURY LIFESTYLE • Mayfair

The Mayfair Shopping & Tourist Guide on Connoisseur

November 21, 2025

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Visiting Champagne Taittinger- A Journey Through History and Bubbles in Reims

September 16, 2025

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Pressoria is more than just a museum- it’s a meticulously crafted cultural facility that showcases Champagne

September 15, 2025

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Exhilarating Wines of Western Australia Trade Tasting and Masterclass in Sydney

June 28, 2025

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Dilmah Tea Marks 40 Years in Australia with Gastronomic Celebration at Sydney Opera House

June 26, 2025

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Lai Po Heen – An Overview of the Cantonese Restaurant at Mandarin Oriental Kuala Lumpur

June 9, 2025

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A LUXURY TRAVEL GUIDE • ARTS and CULTURE • Diary-of-Axel-Ritenis • Drama /Theatre • Fine Dining • Luxury Hotels and Cruises • Luxury Hotels and Resorts • THE FINER THINGS IN LIFE

Sala Rim Naam Thai Restaurant at the Mandarin Oriental Bangkok

June 2, 2025

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Simplified Luxury at Chowkit in Kuala Lumpur

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A Journey to Giaconda -Where Chardonnay Dreams Are Bottled

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A Journey to Giaconda – Where Chardonnay Dreams Are Bottled Written by Wine editor Axel...

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Aquatic Oasis – A Luxury Family Escape at Centara Mirage...

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Aquatic Oasis – A Luxury Family Escape at Centara Mirage Pattaya Resort This review by A...

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Ochre: A Culinary Masterpiece at the National Gallery London

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Ochre: A Culinary Masterpiece at the National Gallery London Written by Axel Ritenis, Editor and...

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Zilliken Rieslings: A Symphony of Tradition and Terroir in the...

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Zilliken Rieslings: A Symphony of Tradition and Terroir in the Saar Valley Connoisseur Magazine...

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Mouton Cadet: A Modern Bordeaux for the Paris Olympics

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Mouton Cadet- A Modern Bordeaux for the Paris Olympics *This article written and compiled by Axel...

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CENTARA GRAND HOTEL AND BEACH VILLAS -AN ICONIC HOTEL IN HUA HIN

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CENTARA GRAND HOTEL AND BEACH VILLAS -AN ICONIC COLONIAL HOTEL AMIDST THE ROYAL HISTORY OF HUA...

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Visit to Alma Resort, Cam Ranh Bay, Vietnam

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Visit to Alma Resort, Cam Ranh Bay, Vietnam – Alma Resort Itinerary for Axel Ritenis...

Japanese Sushi Dish consumed at Asiana (Image Axel Ritenis )

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Restaurant Hopping at Alma Resort Cam Ranh Peninsula fronting...

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Restaurant Hopping at Alma Resort Cam Ranh Peninsula fronting Long Beach,VIETNAM The writer Axel...

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Brancott Estate Heritage Centre – Marlborough Region NZ

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Brancott Estate Heritage Centre – Marlborough Region NZ From Axel’s Diary- From the...

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CALABRIA FAMILY WINES’ CELEBRATES 80 YEARS OF WINEMAKING, FAMILY & VISIONSydney/ Posted 29 October,2025 by Editor Axel Ritenis who attended the 80th Anniversary Event● Calabria Family Wines celebrates 80 years of winemaking, honouring four generations of family legacy, innovation, and resilience since 1945.● The business continues to evolve with premium Barossa Valley vineyard holdings and wines, sustainable viticulture, and a strong commitment to community through the Bill Calabria Foundation.●Bill Calabria AM, second-generation and Director, reflects on the journey“We’ve come a long way from my parents’ backyard winery. What hasn’t changed is our commitment to quality, our love for the land, curiosity, and the belief that wine brings people together. That’s what drives us forward.”The Calabria story is one of grit, growth, and generational legacy. From hand-crushed grapes in the 1940s to state-of-the-art facilities today, with third and fourth generations now actively involved, the business continues to evolve while staying true to its founding values of integrity, hospitality, and craftsmanship.Calabria Richland and Three Bridges ranges remain household favourites, while new innovative brands like Calabria BELENA reflect the family’s ongoing commitment to relevance in a changing market. Premium wines such as Iconic and Saint Petri allow the winemaking team to work with exceptional parcels of fruit from the family’s three vineyards in the Barossa Valley, land proudly acquired over the past decade.As Calabria Family Wines celebrates its 80th anniversary, the focus remains firmly on the future. “We’re not just making wine, we’re building something that lasts. That means listening to our customers, investing in our people, and protecting the land that gives us so much.”The celebration also included the unveiling of an exclusive Calabria 80th Anniversary Limited Edition Durif VP wine at the launch dinner held at Celebrity Chef Neil Perry's Gran Torino on October 28.“We’re proud of our history, and reaching 80 years is a significant milestone; it definitely is a time to reflect,” says Bill Calabria. “; we’re firmly focused on the road ahead. ... See MoreSee Less

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