LAUSANNE, SWITZERLAND – The Guillon d’Or prize is a coveted distinction given to a person or institution who has added to Switzerland’s reputation in the world. It was given Monday evening to the restaurant made famous by one of its chefs, Fredy Giradet, the Hôtel de Ville in Crissier. The three chefs who have, for […]
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Fire at winery warehouse in Rolle
GENEVA, SWITZERLAND – A warehouse loading dock in Rolle that belongs to Schenk, one of Switzerland’s largest wineries that is also the country’s largest wine importer and wholesaler, caught fire Tuesday evening at 20:15. The warehouse is next to the A1 autoroute and the loading dock, on the lake side of the building, is just […]
Old is beautiful, and Swiss wines are no exception
GENEVA, SWITZERLAND – The Swiss, for those who don’t know it yet, are very good at whipping up extraordinary gastronomic feasts. Switzerland has 100 Michelin starred restaurants in 2013, one of the highest per capita ratings in the world, and it has local wines that can hold their own at such meals. It’s not surprising, […]
The beauty of the best-loved Chasselas
LAUSANNE, SWITZERLAND – The new Terravin Laurier de Platine wine, vintage 2011, is the Clos de la Dame 2011 from Féchy by Raymond Metzener of the Domaine Chatelanat in Perroy. This best-loved Chasselas, a fine example of what this grape can give us, was named Thursday afternoon in Lausanne as the top Chasselas in canton […]
Vinea offers a great chance to learn about Swiss wines
GENEVA, SWITZERLAND – Vinea opens its doors Friday night 2 September, giving the public a great opportunity to sample 1,500 wines from 150 Swiss wine producers as well as those of the guest of honour, Sicily. This is not only a fun event, with white tents lining the main street of Sierre for the entire […]