Stay Home and Join a Virtual International Wine Tasting Experience with Bradley Mitton on Friday 27th November

ZOOM . Virtual Wine Tasting Experience with Bradley Mitton
Friday 27th November . 7.30pm CET
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€58 per household
(includes a case of six wines with free EU / UK delivery)

Join in from anywhere in the EU and UK
We deliver wines to you for the tasting
Order and book online

Club Vivanova hosts a Virtual ZOOM Wine Tasting Experience on Friday 27th November at 7.30pm CET, offering guests the opportunity to taste six premium international wines during a guided and educational degustation with Mitton International Wines owner Bradley Mitton.

Guests may join in from anywhere in the EU or the UK, just by logging into the ZOOM application - we will deliver your wines to your door in time for the tasting.

The tasting will serve as a fun and comprehensive introduction to the fundamentals of wine production and appreciation including reading a wine label, wine basics, evaluating wine, viticultural and winemaking practices and food-wine pairing.

White Wines
Château Haut Pougnan . Bordeaux, France
Sliding Hill Sauvignon Blanc 2019 . New Zealand
Woodlands Chardonnay 2019 . Australia

Red Wines
Mannara Primitivo 2018 . Italy
Woodlands Shiraz Cabernet 2018 . Australia
Rewen Estate Malbec 2018 . Argentina

Book online and we will dispatch the wines anywhere in the EU or UK with free delivery, tasting notes and wine-pairing recipes. A link will be emailed for the ZOOM tasting.

Turkish Winery Mozaik Joins Club Vivanova as a Platinum Partner to Showcase their Family Passion

MOZAIK WINERY - A PRODUCT OF FAMILY PASSION

A product of our family’s passion, Mahrem is our testimony to the enormous potential for high quality wine production in Turkey.

Mozaik Winery’s vineyards and the Mahrem wines produced in its on-site winery located in Urla-Izmir are together a part of a project, which we aim to pass on to the next generations. In our vineyards in Urla, we have started from scratch, and are growing several red varietals after careful selection considering the geography and the history of the region. We are now growing Syrah, Sangiovese, Corinto, Montepulciano, Petit Verdot, Tannat, Marselan, Ekigaïna, and Rebo. We grow our vines organically with little to no manipulation, and work in coordination with the laws of the nature. Some of the grapes mentioned are new varietals in the world with no vinified example, and have already won awards in leading international competitions.

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Reset Your Body with Metabolic Balance - Ginger and Turmeric Tea

Treat yourself and your immune system right with a cup of fresh ginger and turmeric tea. It not only tastes wonderful, but also warms you from the inside and has an anti-inflammatory effect on your body. Simply blanch a thumb-sized piece of ginger and some turmeric (fresh or powdered) with hot water and enjoy!

Ginger is a flowering plant that originated in Southeast Asia. It's among the healthiest (and most delicious) spices on the planet. It belongs to the Zingiberaceae family, and it's closely related to turmeric, cardamom, and galangal. The rhizome (underground part of the stem) is the part commonly used as a spice.

Turmeric is a relative of ginger, this vivid yellow-orange spice is common in Indian, Southeast Asian, and Middle Eastern cooking. It's also been used as medicine in places like India for centuries to treat issues such as breathing problems. Lately, turmeric has been touted as a super food that can fight cancer, ease depression, and more.

The Metabolic Balance® nutrition plan rests your body and is based on your personal dietary requirements. Your personalized plan will contain foods that are optimal for your metabolism. Quantities, advice and menu suggestions for all stages of the program are supplied.

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Win a Magnum of Piemonte CasaScarpa Barbera d'Asti with the November Brad's Wine Subscription

In November 2020, all Brad’s Wine subscribers (new and existing) will be entered into a tombola with the chance to win a Magnum of CasaScarpa Barbera d’Asti. Probably the best-value wine subscription service on the planet, Brad’s Wine offers subscribers mixed cases of hand-selected wines starting with six bottles for €54 delivered monthly with DHL.

Brad Mitton personally selects the wines from small boutique wineries across the globe. Subscribers choose colours and styles online, Brad matches and dispatches with free partner gifts and great prizes every month; subscribers may opt-out or pause the subscription at any time. View Brad’s wine tasting videos and wine blog at his recently launched website. There is also an excellent YouTube Channel dedicated to wine education and tastings of the selected wines. View the great selection for November 2020, and this month, receive a free bottle of Monte Carlo Beer in your wine case.

WIN THE MAGNUM!
To win, subscribe online - Magnum CasaScarpa Barbera d'Asti 2016
This beautifully balanced Barbera bears the name of a simple, fresh, daily house wine. Rich in colour and taste, it highlights the main characters of the Barbera grape with blackberry notes. Grapes come from one large plot at Poderi Bricchi estate harvested each year in the first week of September.

ABOUT SCARPA WINE - Nizza Monferrato, Piemonte
The history of Scarpa Wine spans over the history of Piedmont winemaking and tells the story of our land, grapes, wines and people. Over the past years we have brought forward the ambition to continue Scarpa as a world-class winery. Today Scarpa thrives on the combination of tradition and ambition to express the Piedmont terroirs through our wines. We actively engage with both local and international universities to expand our network and raise awareness about Piedmont’s wine history and tradition; following on Mario Pesce’s advice on taste education we believe in it as an important pillar for the continuous pursuit of quality.

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NOBU Fairmont Monte Carlo Launches The Winter Collection by Sushi Chef Wagner Spadacio

The sexiest restaurant on the planet offers a Winter Collection of specialities by Sushi Chef Wagner Spadacio at Nobu Fairmont Monte Carlo ‪from ‬October 30, 2020 until early spring.

“A unique collection…

We live in an era in which world cuisine is accessible to all. Yet, enjoying Japanese cuisine may not be within the reach of the average person. We discover a country through its history, its culture, its religion but also through its culinary traditions, the understanding of raw materials and the respect of ancestral techniques.

It’s this story that has fascinated Wagner Spadacio and led this young chef to dedicate his career to sublimating the Japanese cuisine art. It’s also to share his passion that this generous Sushi Chef decided to create this winter: the Winter Collection, a selection of 21 creations of aperitif bites, only available at the Nobu Lounge and in limited edition. From Nigiri to small cups this selection is an explosion of flavours, a work of culinary goldsmithing, in terms of products selections, design, colors … And to plenty enjoy this experience, he will recommend a food and drink agreement, which you will discover in a magazine specially published for the occasion.

Available at Nobu Fairmont Monte Carlo ‪from ‬October 30, 2020 until early spring.

Created by a talented chef…

WAGNER SPADACIO, originally from Brazil, arrived in France at the age of 14 and began his Japanese culinary career in 2010 after obtaining the certificate of Pro Sushi Chef in Paris.

From there, his passion for Japanese culture developed, and a few years later, he participated in the French Open Sushi Competition where he finished as the winner, becoming French Sushi Champion in 2017.

He subsequently went to Japan and trained at the renowned Bazara restaurant in Tokyo run by the 3 Michelin stars’ Chef Hirohisa Koyama.

All his efforts paid off in 2018 when he competed in the World Sushi Cup in Tokyo where he became Vice Sushi World Champion.”

For Reservations

Reset Your Body with Metabolic Balance - The Perfect Autumn Recipe - Pumpkin Stew with Lentils

The Metabolic Balance® nutrition plan rests your body and is based on your personal dietary requirements. Your personalized plan will contain foods that are optimal for your metabolism. Quantities, advice and menu suggestions for all stages of the program are supplied.

The Perfect Autumn Recipe
Pumpkin Stew with Lentils 

Ingredients
1 serving of lentils 
1 serving of vegetables (we take pumpkin, broccoli, leek) 
Chili 
1 garlic clove
Salt
Pepper 
Curry powder 
Marjoram 
½ tbsp. chopped parsley 
250 ml vegetable broth 

Method
Wash the lentils, soak if necessary, boil with fresh water until al dente, drain. Wash and clean the vegetables, chop them and fry them with some oil, garlic and chili. Fill up with vegetable stock. Add lentils, season and cook until soft. Add fresh parsley before serving. Enjoy!

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Watch & Learn . Brad's Wine - a Lockdown Start-up - Launches Educational Wine Tasting Videos Online

With global lockdowns adversely affecting the gastronomy trade, a new lock-down subscription business launched. Brad’s Wine offers discerning wine drinkers the chance to subscribe and have a great selection of boutique wines delivered each month with tasting notes, wine-pairing recipes, free gifts and the chance to wine great monthly prizes.

As a supporting role to this subscription service, Brad offers subscribers the chance to understand more about what they are drinking. Watch a selection of videos online that are presented to simplify the understanding of wines and explain more about wine history; with tasting explanations on a variety of wine growing locations and varietals and simple overviews of how to examine and evaluate wine.

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”I have been inspired to work with small, family-owned wineries because in my experience, they produce the best value wines that you can find. These wines are hand-crafted - they have a story about where they are from and how they are made - and it is these beautiful details that I enjoy sharing with people."

With over 25 years of professional experience in the wine industry, Brad Mitton imports selected international wines for leading sommeliers in Central Europe. He is based in the South of France and travels throughout Europe marketing his company and running gourmet events with Club Vivanova.

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A Great Tasting New Corporate Partner . Monte Carlo Beer - Born in the South

MONTE CARLO BEER . New Corporate Partner

THE BEGINNING
Born in the South (of France) and having always been passionate about beer, our starting point was simple: on the French Riviera there are countless beers available on the market but there are not any light and really refreshing beers. The beers that are sold are mainly Belgian and Dutch, with a pronounced taste and often heavier. That is why we came up with the idea of producing a regional beer combining lightness and smoothness.

THE CONCEPT
”Refreshing, thirst-quenching, light and easy to drink” are the key words describing this beer. In fact, these specific qualities really come from our wish to appeal to the greatest number. The beer also reflects the Mediterranean climate with its mild and refreshing taste. The main goal is to invite people to enjoy this beer in a sociable atmosphere.

We are seeking to attract both the curious and the connoisseurs. We want to introduce them to this “bière de soif” or “session beer”, which thanks to its slight if any bitterness gives a really enjoyable taste. The Monte Carlo Beer stands out in this way thanks to its unique and distinctive taste providing lightness and shared enjoyment.

PRODUCTION
The Monte Carlo Beer is brewed in the Provence Alpes Côte d’Azur region in Saint Raphael situated in the Massif de l’Esterel (Esterel mountains) by Les Brasseurs de l’Estérel (Esterel Brewers). This is a traditional brewery which uses high performance technology enabling us to attain an optimum level of quality beer. Our objective is to combine the know-how of the best artisans with the use of the local workforce and regional products. In this way we can carefully monitor the brews so as to avoid all health risks.

We are also very attentive as regards the brewing process and in this respect tests are systematically carried out by an independent laboratory which is accredited by the Comite francais d’accreditation (COFRAC) [French Accreditation Commission].
The Monte Carlo Beer recipe has been officially registered in order to protect and preserve its unique identity.

COMPOSITION
This is a light lager “Pale Ale” type beer and is a blend of three malts and three hops produced in France, top fermented, with 4.5% alcohol. All our ingredients come from sustainable agriculture.

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Chilli No. 5 Launches Great Tasting Sauces Packed with Superfoods and Supplements

Club Vivanova was recently invited to sample and taste a selection of unique and interesting spicy sauces released by new start-up Chilli No. 5. The sauces are now launched and available for online purchase. Is Chili No. 5 the sauce of life? We interviewed founder Rumble Romagnoli to find out more..

“Chilli No. 5 offers designer chilli sauces for the bold, the brave, and the curious. Each recipe has the humble yet unmistakeable Chilli No. 5 as its centrepiece. It's our namesake and inspiration.”

“Cuisines from across the globe have inspired our portfolio of 13 luxury vegan chilli sauces. Iconic hot sauces, such as harissa, jerk, peri peri and sriracha have been reinterpreted for the modern hot sauce lover who demands not only a great tasting sauce but one that is healthy.

Packed into our luxury hot sauces are high-quality ingredients coupled with carefully chosen superfoods and supplements, such as inulin, maca powder, red ginseng, L-Arginine, guarana, and fenugreek. The health benefits of these natural ingredients might help with sleep deprivation, libido, concentration, weight loss, and anxiety.

We are also dedicated to sustainability. All of our luxury sauces are available to purchase in an elegant keepsake glass bottle, which can be refilled again-and-again courtesy of our light-weight recyclable plastic refill pouches.

At Chilli No. 5 we aim to not only offer a selection of great-tasting sauces, but ones that are good for you (and the planet) too. That’s why we like to refer to our sauces as The Sauce of Life." 

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Neptune Rum Gold Hosts Second Monaco Event - Gourmet Dinner at Maya Jah

MAYA JAH MONACO
Wednesday 7th October 2020 . 8pm
Gourmet Dinner & Neptune Rum Gold Cocktails
€88 per person 
Book tickets online

Join us at Monaco's finest Indian Restaurant for a gourmet dinner married with unique Neptune Rum Gold cocktails. Enjoy exceptional cocktails created by the Maya Jah mixologists, married with oriental flavours, orchestrated with traditional and contemporary recipes. Four cocktails will be paired with a three course dinner.

Gourmet Menu & Cocktails
Pineapple Express Apéritif
Lime . Salty Butter Liqueur . Pineapple

Samosas . Breaded Fish
Moby Dick
Lime . Red Côté de Provence Wine

Chicken Tikka Masala or
Vegetarian Curry
Notorious Ginger
Ginger Ale . Ginger Beer . Lime . Blackberry 

Ice Cream
The Last Dance
Crème de Cacao . Nutmeg

You don't have to be a club member to join our parties. Everyone is welcome to book and attend our events, which are always well-attended; early reservations are recommended.
 
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Barbarac Opens in Monaco!

BARBARAC MONTE CARLO

Barbarac Monte Carlo is located in the charming and eclectic harbour area, Port Hercules and proposes ice cream takeaways. 

Created in 1988 by Harry Teneketzian in Saint-Tropez, the Maison Barbarac (“ice cream” in Armenian) specializes in the production and sale of artisanal ice cream. 

Barbarac makes you discover all the authenticity of the Tropezian ice cream. 

The desserts are made at night to be tasted a few hours later…This gives these products a fresh and authentic taste. 

Already present in France: Saint-Tropez, Lyon, Sanary-sur-mer, Marseille, Saint- Raphaël, Nice, and now Monte-Carlo. 

Barbarac propose: Ice cream – Sorbets – Smoothies – Milkshakes – Verrines.

Vitamin Coffee . The Espresso Martini

THE ESPRESSO MARTINI

Coffee – it gets us through the working week – giving us that all-important wake- up call (after we have blearily hit snooze for the umpteenth time on the alarm clock). It can provide a gentle shove come mid-morning and a welcome boost mid-afternoon. But it’s not just a tool to keep us working, coffee is also part of our down-time and our social calendar. Whether you’re putting your feet up with a Cappuccino or having a natter with good friends over a Latte, making sure you have some time to relax and have fun is as important as making sure you eat your greens or get enough sleep.

Come the weekend it’s time to wave goodbye to the working week and embrace the rest and play element of your life. While regular coffee will bring you satisfaction, it’s a great time to think about pepping up your cup of Joe. Coffee is good on its own but mixed with alcohol it can really deliver a flavoursome punch. So, how can you use coffee to make alcoholic drinks for the long weekend ahead? Allow us to enlighten you with our Espresso Martini recipe that even contains your vitamins in!

Ingredients

40 ml Broken Clock Vodka
20 ml Kahlúa (Coffee Flavoured Liquor)
20 ml Vitamin Coffee Espresso
3 Whole Coffee Beans
Ice Cubes

Method

Fill a shaker with ice cubes.
Add all ingredients.
Shake and strain into a cocktail glass.
Garnish with coffee beans.

Tips

Prepare the espresso coffee beforehand and let it chill. That will help to minimize the dilution, make your drink colder and even tastier!

When straining: Make sure to pour the drink brisk and swift from your shaker. That will help to get all that beautiful foam out and land on top of your drink.

Sit back and enjoy your Espresso Martini with your vitamins in!

NOBU Omakase Promotion this September in Monte Carlo

NOBU FAIRMONT MONTE CARLO

Hailed as the “sexiest restaurant in the world”, NOBU Fairmont Monte Carlo is offering a Special Omakase Menu at €95 from Wednesday 16th September 2020 to Thursday 24th September 2020 with the collaboration and presence of Chef Hervé Courtot, Executive Chef Nobu Hospitality Europe.

Guests attending our Club Vivanova Eden Mill Gin Experience at the NOBU Bar from 7 pm to 9 pm on Thursday 24th September may stay and enjoy this exceptional offer.

Special Omakase Menu

Crispy Toro Daikon Pickles and Caviar
Aubergine Tacos Crispy Shiitake
Sushi Selection & Miso Watercress Foie Gras Soup
Chilean Seabass Pomegranate Miso
Umami Lamb Filet with Panko Crust and Sweet Potato Spicy Miso
Roasted Banana Orange Yuzu

E: Nobu Reservation Team
A: Fairmont Monte Carlo, 12, Avenue des Spélugues,MC 98000 Monaco
T. (+377) 97 70 70 97
W: Fairmont Monte Carlo

Neptune Rum Gold Monaco Launch . Thursday 10th September 2020 . TWIGA Monte Carlo

NEPTUNE RUM GOLD MONACO LAUNCH . THURSDAY 10TH SEPTEMBER 2020 . TWIGA MONTE CARLO

We would like to sincerely thank our partner Neptune Rum for their support and the whole team at TWIGA Monte Carlo. Whilst following strict social distancing guidelines, our guests managed to have a wonderful night out to launch a new Barbados rum into the Monaco market!

Neptune Rum Gold . Place an Order

Pay the 70cl price and receive a 1litre bottle, see the offer online at Mitton Wines/Neptune.

Joining Club Vivanova . Join Club Vivanova

We offer Individual, Corporate and Platinum Membership starting at €120 per year including complimentary wines delivered to your door. Our Corporate Partner platform offers excellent local and international promotional opportunities with event partnerships for brand-growth and business networking – plus free inclusion into a new Luxury Lifestyle Digital Magazine that we have recently launched.

Forthcoming Events

Thursday 17th September . MONTE CARLO . Crazy Pizza Italian Wine Dinner Party
Wednesday 23rd September . MONTE CARLO . Restaurant May Bay . Partner Business Networking Lunch
Thursday 24th September . MONTE CARLO . NOBU Eden Mill Gin Cocktails
Wednesday 30th September . NICE . BrewDog Nice . Eden Mill Scottish Gin Experience . After Work Cocktails
Friday 2nd October . BEAULIEU-SUR-MER . VIP Member & Partner Cocktails . Boutique Pluvinet
Wednesday 7th October . MONTE CARLO . Maya Jah Monaco . Neptune Rum Gourmet Dinner
Saturday 10th October . ST TROPEZ . St Tropez Gourmet Rosé Wine Lunch Party . Hôtel La Ferme d’Augustin
Saturday 7th & Sunday 8th November . BAROLO Wine & Truffle Weekend . Marchesi di Barolo | Villa Beccaris | Scarpa Wine

All events are listed online at Club Vivanova Events

2020 Luxury Lifestyle Charity Gala Dinner . Saturday 14th November 2020 . Fairmont Monte Carlo
Performing Live . HIGH ON HEELS – The Ultimate Live Music Experience
For the benefit of The Chances for Children Foundation and TAF The Animal Fund
Don’t miss this sensational event, book online at Club Vivanova Luxury Gala