Why Great Vines Can Help Make Great Wines

Lilian Bérillon, sitting in his office just north of Avignon in the Rhone Valley of France, spoke about a strange truth: many winemakers appear to be oblivious to which vines they buy. The grapevines from Pépinière Bérillon differ from most others produced in nurseries within France. Bérillon believes that the difference is reflected in the…

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The trouble with Elon Musk’s robotaxi dream

Elon Musk’s choice of Warner Bros Studios for the long-anticipated launch of his robotaxi on October 10th was entirely appropriate. Hollywood’s film studios are as much a dream factory as Tesla, his electric-car company. The vision he served up, accompanied by whoops of delight from the superfans in the audience, is an autonomous Cybercab so cheap…

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Milan menswear: Montblanc, Qasimi, Tod’s, Sease and Etro

An action-packed weekend in Milan menswear included the brilliant revival of Montblanc, pashmy power at Tod’s, a cool Qasimi moment in cloisters, Etro paisley, and even a tennis tournament from Sease. Montblanc: Traveling and writing with taste Montblanc’s Spring/Summer 2026 leather goods and Art of the Desk collections, showcased in a Wes Anderson–inspired train carriage…

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