The Future Looks Bright for Neptune Rum Following Investment Boost from Babco UK

The future of the world’s most awarded rum, Neptune Rum, has been secured following an investment deal worth £1.2 million. This collective investment from new owners James Strickland and Ray Pugh and drinks business Babco UK safeguards the brand’s future while setting up to become a truly global brand.

A new agreement gives Babco UK a 50% equity stake in the premium rum brand, enabling Neptune to catalyse its plans for growth. As a result of the investment, Neptune will expand its product range, while increasing its distribution networks, including with Amazon which it has identified as a key sales channel.

Neptune Rum is a smooth pot and column stilled rum aged in American bourbon oak casks. The brand’s popularity has skyrocketed since its launch in 2017, with more than 384% growth to date.

With more than 135 years of combined industry experience and a network spanning on and off-trade, Babco UK creates, manages and distributes brands for leading drinks companies from around the world. Its spirits portfolio includes Tofka Vodka, Oranjeboom, Míl Gin and a series of white-labels.

Chris Bowen, MD of Babco UK commented:

“We are delighted to announce this investment in Neptune Rum which shows our commitment and passion for the fast-growing rum category. This acquisition is part of our plan to move further into brand ownership and support premiumisation.

“We were initially attracted by the strength of Neptune Rum’s brand identity and values which are backed by exceptional quality and natural ingredients.

“There is an excitement in the rum segment today, and with over 65 global awards, Neptune Rum is the most exciting brand to watch. We are confident that with our expertise in building and growing drinks brands, we will continue to drive growth and set them up as a global brand.”

James Strickland, CEO of Neptune Rum commented:

“We are excited by Babco UK’s investment in Neptune Rum. We are so passionate about quality, sustainability and supporting ocean clean-up initiatives, which is something Babco shares.

“This investment provides us with a fantastic opportunity to tell our story, share our exceptional rums and expand our ocean clean-up programs on a much larger scale. We are thrilled to enter this new chapter with Babco by our side.”

Neptune Rum was founded in the UK in 2017 as a premium rum. It launched with Neptune Rum Barbados Gold which became the world’s most awarded rum of 2018 and 2019. Neptune Rum Caribbean Spiced launched in 2020 to critical acclaim and 5 new rums are under development with plans to launch in 2021.

Neptune Rum Barbados Gold available through Mitton International Wines and at Club Vivanova events.
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Experience a Virtual ZOOM Wine Tasting this February Showcasing Exceptional Cool Climate Wines from Australia

We are all spending a little more time at home this February and most people are in need of some new and safe ways to relax and connect with people during this strange time. Zoom wine tasting is the perfect way to try new wines, learn about them and connect with people online.

This February, Millbrook Estate, the Bellvale Winery and Sally’s Paddock have joined forces with Bradley Mitton from Mitton International Wines to deliver a selection of three excellent cool-climate Australia boutique wines to your door - the wines will be accompanied with an invitation to join an online virtual ZOOM tasting with Bradley at 7.30pm CET on Friday 26th February 2021.

VIRTUAL COOL CLIMATE AUSTRALIA WINE EXPERIENCE with Brad Mitton
Friday 26th February 2021 . 7.30pm CET
Book Online . We Ship Your Wines . You ZOOM

€65 per household
(includes three delivered premium wines)

Club Vivanova hosts a Virtual Cool Climate Australia Wine Experience on Friday 26th February 2021 at 7.30pm CET, offering guests the opportunity to taste three cool climate and boutique wines from Western Australia and Victoria during a guided and educational degustation with Mitton Wines owner Bradley Mitton.

We are all spending a little more time at home during the lockdowns and most people are in need of some new and safe ways to relax and connect with people during this strange time. Zoom wine tasting is the perfect way to try new wines, learn about them and connect with people online.

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.

Cool Climate Australian Wines
Barking Owl 2017 Chardonnay
Bellvale 2017 The Quercus Pinot Noir
Hundred Tree Hill 2018 Shiraz

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, New Zealand wine history, viticultural and winemaking practices and food-wine pairing.

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.

Napa Valley Library Wine Charity Auction Direct from the Cellar - 11th to 20th February 2021 - Powered by Platinum Partner Zachys

Bid on an exclusive collection of Napa Valley library wine lots direct from the winery cellar to yours. Powered by Zachys Wine Auction House, Direct from the Cellar opens for online bidding on Thursday 11th February and closes via live auction on Saturday 20th February at 3:00 p.m. PST. All proceeds from the Napa Valley Library Wine Auction benefit programs to promote, protect and enhance Napa Valley.

Founded in New York over 75 years ago, Zachys is a third-generation wine business with offices in Napa Valley, Washington DC, Hong Kong, Beijing, Shanghai, France, Stockholm, and of course New York.
Helmed by CEO Don Zacharia and President Jeff Zacharia, Zachys is the #1 wine business in the world, and includes auction, retail, and storage. In 2019 and 2020 combined, Zachys sold over $250,000,000 in wine globally between auctions and retail.

Zachys is a full-service, white glove wine company with extensive experience creating bespoke wine events for high-net-worth clientele. Here are just a few services Zachys provides.

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This auction will be held “live online,” with a live feed of the auctioneer. Zachys is also accepting online, absentee, and phone bids, like all auctions. For assistance bidding from home, contact bid@zachys.com.

This auction is being held under the auspices of the Napa Valley Vintners, in conjunction with Zachys. There is no buyer’s premium for this auction. All wines and experiences in this auction are lying with the donating wineries and will be fulfilled by the donating wineries. Fulfillment is the responsibility of Napa Valley Vintners in conjunction with partici- pating wineries and the end buyer. By bidding in this auction, you are authorizing Zachys to share your contact information with Napa Valley Vintners.

If you have any questions about this auction, please contact Zachys Customer Service.

Vite in Affido - Experience Cultivating, Growing and Producing Piedmontese Wine in a Natural Context of Rare Uniqueness and Beauty

Wine is your passion and you have always dreamed of owning a vineyard and a cellar to manage, but, due to work or lack of time, have you never had this chance? Vite in affido is a project born in 2020, with the aim of rediscovering the intrinsic bond of small Italian wine producers with the territory. Experience cultivating, growing and producing an excellent Piedmontese wine, in a natural context of rare uniqueness and beauty.

Our vineyards cover the sweet valleys of Alto Monferrato up to the first buttresses of the Ligurian Apennines and the healthy sea breezes that gently caress the slopes, mixing with the scents of the numerous medicinal herbs that grow inside the estate, infuse aromas and aromatic notes unique to the ripening grapes.

You will be able to enter your vineyard, reach the farmers engaged in harvesting, witness their work expertly handed down from father to son and experience first-hand a unique moment such as that of the harvest, reaping the fruits of a whole year of hard work.

Thanks to this project, you can taste your grapes directly from the plant just before they are harvested, learning and discovering everything that revolves around the production of wine, starting from the vineyard and ending in the winemaking and aging cellar.

The history of the cluster and its leaves will become an integral part of your life.

It is therefore not a simple adoption of a vineyard, but it is a real contribution to the affirmation of the Wine Culture, offering leisure and knowledge at the same time, in the magnificent region of Piedmont, steeped in charm, history and culture, in a place to the convergence of three territories with an established wine vocation: the Asti Langa, the Cuneo Langa and Monferrato.

Build your bond with the earth, weakened or broken by the daily routine, taste the joy of seeing your grapes born and grow, which are enriched with colors and scents, follow them until bottling and get what will be your wine from the variety of vine you have chosen.

Imagine the feeling of tasting the wine that you helped to give birth, following it step by step in the various processes, up to the harvest. By choosing one section of our wineyard you can experience being a winemaker and you will help to support the hard activity of farmers and winemakers who, for centuries, have contributed to preserving the secret of a naturally good wine.

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Give Your Immune System a Fresh Boost with Platinum Partner Metabolic Balance - French Country Vegetable Soup

Every January, the Metabolic Balance team starts the year with Phase 1 of their nutrition plan. After all, it is now more important than ever to do something for the immune system. Will you join us? Diet in conjunction with our nutrition program can significantly increase vitality and quality of life. The immune system gets a welcoming and fresh boost and, incidentally, unloved pounds melt away. That’s how we start the new year at full throttle, so why not join us!

French Country Vegetable Soup
Makes 3 litres ( can be frozen and reheated)
Vegetable stock - pre-prepare by simmering one carrot, one leek, one garlic clove, one onion, bunch parsley, ten black peppercorns and half a glass of white wine in 1 litre boiling water for three hours. Simmer down to 200mls, drain off vegetables, retain stock.

Ingredients
75 gms finely chopped garlic
450 gms finely copped white onion
300 gms celery, chopped finely
600 gms cabbage, shredded
200 gms green beans
100 gms spring onions
300 gms carrot, cubed
300 gms turnip, cubed
300 gms fresh tomatoes
2 litres *vegetable stock
4 pcs bayleaf
100 gms chopped fresh parsley

Method : In a soup kettle, gently heat half a cup of the vegetable stock and add garlic, onion and celery. Cook until soft. Add cabbage and cook until also soft. Add turnip and carrot and cook on low heat to steam and soften the vegetables. Add chopped tomatoes, spring onions, vegetable stock, bayleaf, salt and pepper. Bring to the boil, the simmer for thirty minutes. Finally, add parsley. Serve piping hot. Et voila!

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In Partnership with the Fairmont Monte Carlo - Club Vivanova is Offering an Exceptional Opportunity to Wine and Dine Over the St Valentine's Weekend

Spoil your loved one and enjoy a St Valentine gourmet wine dinner with incredible sea views at the Saphir 24 Bistro and an overnight stay in an upgraded Signature Seaview room with full continental breakfast included.

ST VALENTINE FAIRMONT EXPERIENCE
Saturday 13th February . 7pm
Fairmont Monte Carlo
Four Course Gourmet Dinner
Three International Wines
Overnight Seaview Room
Full Continental Breakfast

*€450 per couple
**€500 (Champagne upgrade)
***€550 (Luxury Bouquet upgrade)
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Treat your loved one to a luxurious night out!
In partnership with the Fairmont Monte Carlo, Club Vivanova is offering an exceptional opportunity to wine and dine over the St Valentine's weekend. We are offering the chance to enjoy a gourmet wine dinner with incredible sea views at the Saphir 24 Bistro with an overnight stay in an upgraded Signature Seaview room with full continental breakfast included. Guests may check-in from 3pm.

Gourmet Menu & Wines
Monaco Barbajuans
Pesto . Mesclun Salad
Sliding Hill 2019 Sauvignon Blanc

Poached Egg . Sautéed Wild Mushrooms
Meat Jus . Parsley
Magnum Bellvale 2017 Chardonnay

Grilled Seabass . Salmon . Shrimp
Sauce Vierge . Tomato . Fresh Herbs
Mashed Sweet Potato . Seasonal Vegetables
Rewen Estate 2019 Malbec

Crispy Gianduja Chocolate Dessert
Water . Coffee

*€450 per couple includes gourmet four course dinner with three exceptional free pour wines, an overnight stay in an upgraded Seaview Signature room with full breakfast and valet parking included. Book online

**€500 Champagne upgrade includes a bottle of premier Cru Champagne Paul Charpentier served as preferred at 6pm in the room, 7pm with dinner or at 10pm after dinner in the room. Book online

***€550 includes Champagne upgrade and a beautiful red/white selected bouquet of flowers delivered to the dinner at 7pm by Narmino Sorasio Monaco. Book online

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

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Fairmont Monte Carlo Private Dining Launches New Website Promoting Flawless Expertise in Events Management

With flawless expertise in events management, dinners and private receptions, the Fairmont Monte Carlo brings you its integrated Private Dining service, designed to meet a variety of different high-end requirements and needs by drawing on professional experience accumulated over more than 30 years.

PRIVATE DINING BY FAIRMONT MONTE CARLO
Let us come to you!

Managed by a team of experienced Chefs, the Private Dining by Fairmont Monte Carlo ensures every event is a success thanks to innovative high quality service especially designed to meet each event’s needs for a tailor-made result.

Private Dining by Fairmont Monte Carlo has renowned partners in Monaco such as Monaco Yacht Show, Tennis Rolex Masters, AS Monaco, Grimaldi Forum. It can boast an exclusive collection of clients in the Principality and in the Alpes Maritimes region (private yachts, villas, museums, iconic sites) and has been called upon for some exceptional events (Monaco pavilion’s restaurant and café at the World Expo Milan 2015).

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Clemence Antoine
Director of Sales Private Dining & Banqueting 
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Experience a Virtual ZOOM Wine Tasting this January Showcasing Exceptional Wines from the Other Side of the World

We are all spending a little more time at home this January and most people are in need of some new and safe ways to relax and connect with people during this strange time. Zoom wine tasting is the perfect way to try new wines, learn about them and connect with people online.

This January, Auntsfield Estate in Marlborough (New Zealand) and Bradley Mitton from Mitton International Wines have joined forces to deliver a selection of three excellent boutique wines to your door - the wines will be accompanied with the chance to join an online virtual ZOOM tasting with Bradley at 7.30pm CET on Friday 29th January 2021.

VIRTUAL NEW ZEALAND WINE EXPERIENCE with Brad Mitton
Friday 29th January 2021 . 7.30pm CET
RSVP . Book Online
€65 per household
(includes three delivered wines)

Club Vivanova hosts a Virtual New Zealand Wine Experience on Friday 29th January 2021 at 7.30pm CET, offering guests the opportunity to taste three beautifully pure and boutique Marlborough wines during a guided and educational degustation with Mitton Wines owner Bradley Mitton.

Platinum Partner Billionaire Life Opens Flagship Location in Riyadh's Sulaimaniya District Offering a New and Opulent Asian and Italian Journey

Billionaire Life, the luxury hospitality brand founded by Formula 1 legend Flavio Briatore, opens its Riyadh location today on Dabbab Street in the city’s Sulaimaniya District, elevating Saudi Arabia’s sophisticated dining scene to a new standard. Billionaire Riyadh offers a menu of two distinct yet harmonious cuisines - New-Asian and Italian - curated by celebrity chef Batuhan Piatti Zeynioğlu.

The restaurant’s standalone building features a spectacular sculpture-garden entrance and a multisensory interior designed by the London-based firm Sagrada. Inspired by the idea of a nocturnal adventure, the versatile setting strikes a balance between formality and casual ease, where Riyadh’s refined urban clientele can meet in a discreet environment for daytime business lunches, all-evening dinners with friends, and private events.

The Billionaire restaurant brand, a subsidiary of the Billionaire Life hospitality and entertainment portfolio, opened its first location in Porto Cervo, Italy, in 1998. Since then, it has established itself as an icon and leader in the international dining and entertainment scene. Billionaire Riyadh, the brand’s second location in the Middle East, gears its menu, interior, and ambience toward the city’s discerning professionals, who seek innovative dining experiences in exclusivity-conscious spaces. The restaurant is owned and operated by Modern Food Company Ltd. (MFC), a Saudi-based franchisee of international hospitality brands.

“Modern Food Company is thrilled to partner with the world-renowned Billionaire Life brand,” says Mr. Faisal Shaker, CEO of Modern Food Company Ltd. “We look forward to working together as a team and as a family to be a part of Saudi Arabia’s luxury dining and hospitality offerings that are already available in this Kingdom, set in a premium class surroundings.”

“The opening of Billionaire Riyadh will complement the capital’s top class dining scene, as well as aligning ourselves toward Saudi Vision 2030, which will set the standards for our Kingdom’s vision working towards higher quality of life for Saudi nationals and residents, also putting Saudi Arabia as a world’s class tourism and dining destination as the Kingdom prepares itself to stage Formula-E and Formula 1 2021 race later this year.”

“Billionaire Life is delighted and proud to work with Modern Food Company in establishing our first venture in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia,” says Flavio Briatore. “Their expertise in the Saudi hospitality market is second to none. Just as importantly, they share our values and creative vision, as well as our commitment to providing the highest standards of quality and service.”

Chef Batuhan Piatti Zeynioğlu has developed an ambitious menu of New-Asian and Italian dishes exclusively for Billionaire Riyadh. The New-Asian selections include lobster salad and Korean-style baby chicken, in addition to sushi, sashimi, and the Billionaire brand’s signature maki rolls. Among the Italian offerings are house-made spinach-and-ricotta ravioli with butter and sage, Wagyu-beef carpaccio, and burrata with cherry tomatoes. Options from the open-view “Live Fire Grill” range from lamb chops to chicken to Wagyu ribeye steak.

Billionaire Riyadh’s majestic, high-ceilinged interior boasts velvet-upholstered chairs and banquettes; brass metalwork; natural-granite countertops and flooring; and ribbed-timber wall paneling. Sputnik-inspired lighting fixtures wash the space in a muted, celestial glow, imparting a sense of calm. The 20-meter-long “Live Fire Grill” allows guests to observe preparation of the meats, adding a flame-filled, theatrical visual to the experience. Moreover, fully equipped private spaces offer unparalleled versatility and discretion for business meetings, special occasions, or parties—spaces that seamlessly transition from the main dining area to reflect the progressive spirit of a contemporary Saudi Arabia.

ABOUT BILLIONAIRE LIFE
Billionaire Life is the leading curator of luxury dining, entertainment experiences, and indulgent living. Founded in 1998 in Porto Cervo, Italy, by Formula 1 legend Flavio Briatore, Billionaire Life today boasts an elite portfolio of prestigious branded nightclubs, restaurants, and resorts across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.

ABOUT MODERN FOOD COMPANY LTD
Established in 2014, Modern Food Company (MFC) is one of Saudi Arabia’s leading operators of international franchise brands, as well as the creator of the recently launched Myazu—MFC’s very own concept of a high-end, contemporary Japanese restaurant.

At Modern Food Company, everything revolves around its guests’ experiences. Its business and creative practices are informed by passions for delicious food and superb hospitality, combined with artistry and attention to modern lifestyles. MFC works only with high-performance brands that exceed both Saudi Arabian and international standards.

CONTACT INFORMATION
Patrizia Spinelli
Communication & PR Director, Billionaire Life Monaco
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Vegan Wines Are Becoming More Internationally Popular as a Preferred Wine Style - But What Exactly is a Vegan Wine?

Wineries have long used (natural and organic) animal proteins such as isinglass, albumin, casein, gelatin and chitin to remove impurities and sediment from wines. Vegan wineries instead use charcoal, diatomaceous earth, and bentonite and kaolin clays as “fining” agents, or produce unfiltered and unfined (“raw”) wines.

What exactly is vegan wine?
The production of wine is a complicated process that includes a range of factors to obtain the exact end-result that the winemaker is looking for. One step in the production of wine often includes a process called fining (or "clarifying"). A fining agent is added to the top of the vat. As it sinks down, particles adhere to the agent, and are carried out of suspension. The fining agent and the gathered particles then are removed either by filtering or through a settling process.

Fining agents are typically either animal, carbon or clay-based products and are used to gather proteins or sediment within the wine to adjust impurities such as colour, haziness, taste and/ or smell. Animal-based fining agents include gelatin (made from the boiling of animal parts), isinglass (form of gelatin derived from fish bladders primarily used to clear white wines), albumen (whites of a raw chicken egg. It is most commonly used in the clarification of red wines to remove excess tannins), and casein (main protein found in cow's milk, used in both red and white wines to treat and prevent oxidation).

Different agents will be used based on the desired outcome of the wine and the winemaker's preference. In fact, bull's blood was also used in some Mediterranean countries but (as a legacy of bovine spongiform encephalopathy - mad cow disease) is not allowed in the U.S. or the European Union. Because the fining agent is filtered back out of the wine, the labeling of these additives are not required or regulated in most places.

Vegan/ Vegetarian Alternative Fining Agents
As an alternative to animal products, carbon, bentonite (a clay mineral), and polyvinylpolypyrrolidone are the most common to be used to clarify wine. Some vintners also let the wine's sediments settle naturally, a time-consuming process. In Australia, winemakers are required to list the use of potential allergens such as casein and albumin on the label but are not obliged to list the use of other non-vegan fining agents such as gelatin or isinglass. In the EU, regulations only stipulate that wines fined using milk or egg products (both allergens) must be clearly labelled.

So there are numerous wineries, not using animal products and they may label their wines as vegan. Some winemakers will boast on the wine label that their wine is unfiltered, because they believe that fining removes desirable flavours and aromas, and some wine connoisseurs prefer wine to be unfiltered. There is also a growing trend in natural wines, which are vegan and unfiltered by their very nature.

We regularly list vegan wines in our Brad’s Wine Subscription cases.
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Club Vivanova Showcases the Exclusive MacSween (Great Chieftain o' the Puddin' Race) Haggis for the British Association of Monaco's Traditional Burns Supper

The first Burns supper was held in July 1801 when nine of Burns’ close friends got together to mark the fifth anniversary of their friend’s death. On Monday 25th January 2021 at 7pm, join Club Vivanova and the British Association of Monaco (BAM) host a celebratory Burns Night Supper marking the life and work and the anniversary of the birth of Robbie Burns in 1759.

Date: Monday 25th January . 7pm
Location: Fairmont Monte Carlo
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James Macsween, Managing Director of Macsween of Edinburgh, stated “We are delighted to have been asked to supply the haggis to this year event. Your Burns supper would not be the same without a Macsween haggis at the top table, after all our haggis has international acclaim and is sought after around the world. Our haggis recipe has remained the same for nearly 70 year and is the most awarded haggis in the UK. Our vegetarian haggis invented by the late John Macsween which is suitable for vegans and is “wordy of a grace as lang’s my arm”. Macsween of Edinburgh is a third-generation family business which handmakes multi award-winning products including traditional haggis, vegetarian haggis which is vegan friendly and black pudding.”

Celebrating Burns Night
In traditional style, we will begin with the Selkirk Grace. Guests will then enjoy a hearty feast with a starter of Scottish smoked salmon. Our MacSween Haggis will be piped in, with a performance of Address to a Haggis, to be served with neeps and tatties, and toasted with drams of Aberfeldy 12 year old Single Malt Scotch Whisky.

We will host a raffle during the evening to raise funds for BAM's charitable causes, followed by a Chocolate Gateaux dessert, after which the Immortal Memory by Burns will be recited followed by a Toast to the Lassies, then a Reply to the Toast to the Lassies, before the final Burns recital is performed. To end this special night, everyone standing will join in to Auld Lang Syne.

A wine aperitif will be served from 7pm, with dinner and presentations starting at 8pm; international white and red wines will be served through out the meal, with mineral waters and finishing with coffee and Scottish shortcake. Dress code is black tie / kilt and a touch of tartan for ladies (optional).

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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A New Small Batch Brewery Launches on the French Riviera - the Gekko Brewing Company Based in Fayence - Borne From a Love of Craft Beer and Friendship

THE GEKKO BREWING COMPANY

Gekko Brewing Company was born from a love of craft beer and friendship. We are a craft beer brewery located in the Pays de Fayence in the Provence, Alps, Cote d'Azur region of France.

The Gekko adventure began in 2018 by brewing small batches in a garden shed, and in 2020 we moved in to our new premises ready for a full on launch in to the world of brewing. The Gekko team of five is made up from a group of family and friends with each member bringing their own passion and expertise to the team.

We try to reflect our region's natural beauty through our beers by using the highest quality base ingredients to produce a range of modern and traditional craft beers. At Gekko we believe that there is a beer for everyone. Our beers range from fresh, light and hoppy pales ales, through characterful and bold IPAs , as well as an award winning oatmeal stout.

One of our missions is to educate about the wonders of craft beer and we love doing tastings with the community showcasing the wide range of flavours and aromas that can be developed using just the four key brewing ingredients, water, grain, hops and yeast.

We also welcome people to visit our Brewery in the Pays de Fayence for tours and tastings, please check our opening times or get in touch. We would love to see you!

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Over €30,000 raised for the Chances for Children Foundation and TAF The Animal Fund! 2020 Sixth Edition Club Vivanova Luxury Lifestyle Charity Gala . Saturday 12th December 2020 . Fairmont Monte Carlo

Over €30,000 raised for the Chances for Children Foundation and TAF The Animal Fund! At the 2020 Sixth Edition Club Vivanova Luxury Lifestyle Charity Gala . Saturday 12th December 2020 . Fairmont Monte Carlo

Club Vivanova would like to sincerely thank our attendees, the Fairmont Monte Carlo and our club partners for the support that we received to promote what seemed like an impossible task! A charity gala during a pandemic lockdown. As quoted in Bradley Mitton's opening speech, Winston Churchill once said - “When you are going through hell, keep going” and we did keep on going and we’ve all been through hell this year but we achieved our goal and the gala was a massive success with 180 amazing attendees!

Under the circumstances, this was probably the most exceptional event that we have ever hosted and together, we raised over €30,000 for the Chances for Children Foundation and TAF The Animal Fund that respectively care for and educate children. This was truly a legendary moment during the crisis in partnership with the Fairmont Monte Carlo - commitment, determination, excellent planning with impeccable teamwork and execution.

We thank the following partners for helping us to raise awareness and funds to make the world a better place for our children to live in.. Metabolic Balance, ZANTOS, Aston Martin Monaco, Hello Monaco, Fairmont Monte Carlo, Riviera Buzz, Relevance Digital, Maboum, Breezedays, Vitamin Coffee, Yachting Charterworld, Liv Karsenti, Chilli No. 5, La Chevre d’Or, Scarpa Wines, Amy-Elle Global Massage Therapy, Champagne Paul Charpentier, La Vague de Saint Paul, Inspire Me Travel, Thirty-Nine Monte Carlo, Experience the French Riviera, Monte Carlo Beer, La Ferme d’Augustin, Corporate Club International, Lakemakeld, Natsuc, Victorine Ngangu, Vodka23, Riviera Radio, Authentic Hotels & Cruises, Bogali Concept and JWP Lifestyle.

If you are interested in the wines we served at the gala for order over the holidays, you’ll find details here.

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The British Association of Monaco Celebrates a Traditional Burns Night Supper with MacSween Haggis and Burns Poetry Recitals on Monday 25th January 2021 at the Fairmont Monte Carlo

Traditional Burns Night Supper
Monday 25th January 2021 . 7pm
Fairmont Monte Carlo
Book tickets online

Join Club Vivanova and the British Association of Monaco (BAM) for a celebration marking the life and work and the anniversary of the birth of Robbie Burns in 1759. The first Burns supper was held in July 1801 when nine of Burns’ close friends got together to mark the fifth anniversary of their friend’s death.

Celebrating Burns Night
In traditional style, we will begin with the Selkirk Grace. Guests will then enjoy a hearty feast with a starter of Scottish smoked salmon. Our MacSween Haggis will be piped in, with a performance of Address to a Haggis, to be served with neeps and tatties, and toasted with drams of Aberfeldy 12 year old Single Malt Scotch Whisky.

We will host a raffle during the evening to raise funds for BAM's charitable causes, followed by a Chocolate Gateaux dessert, after which the Immortal Memory by Burns will be recited followed by a Toast to the Lassies, then a Reply to the Toast to the Lassies, before the final Burns recital is performed. To end this special night, everyone standing will join in to Auld Lang Syne.

A wine aperitif will be served from 7pm, with dinner and presentations starting at 8pm; international white and red wines will be served through out the meal, with mineral waters and finishing with coffee and Scottish shortcake. Dress code is black tie / kilt and a touch of tartan for ladies (optional).

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.

Learn more about BAM membership

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Respecting the Natural Life-Cycle of the Sea - the Newly Opened Temakinho in Monte Carlo Features Sustainability with Japanese Cuisine, the Brazilian Way!

Discover Temakinho’s Japanese Brazilian cuisine. Within the sophisticated environment of Monte Carlo’s harbour, you’ll have the chance to enjoy our original recipes stemming from the encounter between Japanese tradition and Brazilian culture. The result is a unique culinary experience rooted into the principles of sustainability.

The cuisine at Temakinho works with passion to discover the highest quality of raw materials. Raw materials that Temakinho discovered with responsible and enthusiastic suppliers, farmers and fisherman who love and are dedicated to their job.

Our temakies are prepared right after your order by the chefs at Temakinho to guarantee the crispiness of the seaweed. The rice comes from controlled farming and its cooked daily. All the fish is rigorously fresh and prepared according to current standards in order to guarantee all the healthy properties and making it a meal suitable for everybody, including pregnant ladies.

Unquestionably, the queen of all drinks at Temakinho is the caipirinha which is prepared by our bartenders using the best Brazilian cachaças, sugar, lime and fresh fruit pulp.

Our bartenders at Temakinho believe that the secret of the quality in our caipirinha is an intangible element given by the saudade (nostalgia) and the cheerfulness that only the expert hands of a Brazilian hearted bartender can transfer into a cocktail.

At Temakinho energising, detoxing and beauty properties are included in our fresh fruit smoothies which are made by mixing tropical fruits.

Club Vivanova hosts a gourmet dinner at Temakinho Monte Carlo on Wednesday 23rd December 2020 . View the event and booking details

Join a Gourmet Champagne Lunch at Maya Jah Monaco with Partner Presentations and Dynamic Business Networking on Thursday 17th December

It's that festive time of the year again and in partnership with Champagne Paul Charpentier, we are celebrating with a Premier Cru Champagne Gourmet Networking Lunch at Maya Jah in Monaco. Our business lunches give attendees the opportunity to develop direct introductions to our club community and the chance to privately meet over lunch and network in the wonderful ambience of Maya Jah.

RESTAURANT MAYA JAH MONACO
Gourmet Champagne Networking Lunch
Thursday 17th December 2020 . 12.30pm
€48 per person . Book Tickets Online

Corporate Partner Presentation
Event open to members and non-members

Gourmet Champagne Lunch
A three-course lunch will be served with starters, a choice of main course (Chicken Tikka Masala or Vegetarian Curry) married with a selection of three Premier Cru Paul Charpentier Champagnes - Blanc de Blancs Brut, Rosé and 2012 Vintage Brut, followed by dessert. Coffee and mineral waters are included.

The lunch will include a short introduction to a selection of our local Platinum and Corporate Club Partners. An excellent opportunity for business networking.

Premier Cru Champagne Paul Charpentier
Vincent Charpentier continues the legacy of his father Paul, trained from his youth in the vineyard, maintaining the family business, producing hand-made and world-class Champagne. Our exclusive event will showcase the history of this excellent Champagne house. Read more..

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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Méthode Tasmanoise - World Class Sparkling Wines Pioneered by Frenchman and Champagne Icon Louis Roederer

“It could be argued we’re completely mad growing grapes in the wild and unforgivingly cold Tasmanian environment. But there’s méthode to our madness.”

Established in 1986, Jansz Tasmania specialises in crafting luxury sparkling wines from Tasmania. In a joint venture with Heemskerk, Louis Roederer recognised the similarities of the Tasmanian climate to that of Champagne and together they planted Pinot Noir and Chardonnay vines. Order Jansz Sparkling Wines online

DESTINED FOR GREATNESS

It was this foresight which led to the production of the first Tasmanian vintage sparkling wine in 1989 using traditional Méthode Champenoise; a tradition that continues today. Now Australian owned by the Hill-Smith family since 1998, the vineyard was renamed Jansz Tasmania, paying homage to Abel Janszoon Tasman who first sighted the island in 1642. Proudly Tasmanian.

MÉTHODE TASMANOISE

The climatic conditions of the Jansz vineyard rival the famed French wine region of Champagne. In fact, it was originally with French contribution that Jansz became Tasmania’s first sparkling made using the traditional Méthode.

Today we call it, Méthode Tasmanoise. It’s the essence of a partnership between the environment and our winemaker. Just as the cool Tasmanian climate creates spectacular beauty in nature, it is also instrumental in the creation of art in bottles.

The climatic conditions of the Jansz vineyard rival the famed French wine region of Champagne. In fact, it was originally with French contribution that Jansz became Tasmania’s first sparkling made using the traditional Méthode.

PERFECTLY POSITIONED

The Jansz Tasmania vineyard sits to the northeast of the island state within the Pipers River region of the Tamar Valley. This cool little corner is colloquially known as ‘Sparkling Tasmania’.

Temperatures here are moderated by close proximity to Bass Strait. The ocean breezes keep the temperature up during winter – minimising risk of frost, and down in summer – allowing our grapes to ripen slowly and develop intense, delicate and refined flavours.

Resting on a bed of pure, red, free-draining basalt soils, the Jansz vineyard truly is the perfect site to grow grapes for world-class sparkling wines.

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Go Oriental this Weekend with a Metabolic Balance Recipe - Chana Dal - Packed with Pulses and Proteins

Pulses are one of the best sources of vegetable protein and are far more than just an ingredient on the winter menu. They are low-cost, a low-fat source of protein, full of fibre with vitamins and minerals and they count towards your recommended five daily portions of fruit and vegetables. A pulse is an edible seed that grows in a pod. Pulses include all beans, peas and lentils, such as chickpeas (chana or garbanzo beans).

For far too long, dishes with pulses have been considered as poor people's food. But then a number of star chefs showed, how fine the seeds of the garden fruits beans, peas and lentils can taste by serving them as a salad instead of a thick soup or turning them into noble vegetable side dishes. And even within the growing Slow Food movement, the important protein suppliers enjoy a good reputation. The legume cuisine does not get boring so quickly: after all, there are over 12,000 legumes. So regularly use various pulses and enjoy their culinary variety.

Oriental Chana Dal - a delicious chickpea curry (Metabolic Balance phase 3)

Ingredients
1 serving of chickpeas
1 serving of veggies (carrots, white cabbage, bell peppers, cauliflower, zucchini....)
Diced onion
Garlic
Vegetable broth
Smooth parsley
Peppermint tea
Coconut milk

Seasoning:
Indian curry
Precious sweet peppers
Freshly ground pepper
Chilli
Black cumin
Masala

Preparation:
Wash chickpeas and soak in peppermint tea overnight, then they have a slight mint flavor. Simmer for just under one hour the next day. At the same time sweat the onion and garlic in olive oil, then add the vegetables and cook. Add the cooked chickpeas, add them and fry for a bit. Taste with spices and vegetable broth and quench with coconut milk. Finish in the oven for 15 minutes.

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Learn About Wine and Why the French Call Pinot Noir "Sex In a Glass" with Brad Mitton's Newly Launched Wine Subscription Service

For 18 years, Brad Mitton has supplied small-batch New World wines to the luxury hospitality industry across Europe. During the two Corona-virus lockdowns and since his restaurant and hotel traders have closed, he re-structured with a home delivery concept and from scratch, developed a monthly subscription service which gives customers the chance to try the boutique wines (that he normally sells to sommeliers) at home - all carefully sourced from small, family-owned wineries from around the world.

”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 wines that I send out every month to our subscribers, wines with beautiful details that I enjoy sharing with people."

Below - in one of his recent wine education videos - Brad addresses the Pinot Noir grape and explains why the French often refer to it as “Sex in a Glass”.

How does it work?
It’s simple! Subscribers can choose their case size, colour and preferred style, or opt to receive the recommended wine selection for the month. With this easy-to-use ordering platform, there are no intimidating wine shelves or second-guessing choices - subscribers receive great wines straight from Brad, tailored to their taste! And Brad does his best to ensure the wines are great.

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Prices start from:
6 bottles - €54 / £49 per month
12 bottles - €98 / £88 per month
18 bottles - €148 / £127 per month

The service offer free monthly gifts, the option to pause, opt-out or gift a friend and Brad supports with learn and taste videos and blogs.

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Premier Cru Champagne Forget-Brimont Launches on Wednesday 16th December with a Grand Degustation at Maison Pluvinet in Beaulieu-sur-Mer

“Our role is to reveal the purity of the terroir through the wines. Sometimes the less we do the best it is. The idea behind each cuvée Champagne Forget-Brimont is to share, to spread spontaneous pleasure which combines both sincerity and conviviality.” Such is the vision of this incredible Champagne producing family.

Join Club Vivanova on Wednesday 16th December 2020 for the Grand Degustation in Beaulieu-sur-Mer . Link to event and tickets

Sustainable viticulture
Cultivating excellence in cohesion with environment to ensure the best possible expression of our terroir in our cuvées, we have adopted viticulture methods which are respectful of the soil and the vine. No anti-rot treatments or insecticides, with the elimination of anti-botrytis treatments since 2000, using of pheromones against grape worms and organic fertilizers and soil conditioners. Treatments are targeted and kept to a minimum.

We only intervene where absolutely necessary to keep our vines strong and healthy. The care we take in cultivating the vine is extended to the vinification of our wines, for which we use a process as most natural as possible. We have adopted a non-interventionist approach to allow full expression to our terroirs and grape varieties. Our wines contain: no enzymes, no fining agent the lowest sulphite amount. Our thermoregulated tanks are only washed with hot water (no use of acids).

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