SPIT - Science Politique International Tasting (Competition)

by Paige Donner

In a truly wonderful demonstration of Bollinger's credo, Life Can Be Perfect (with Bollinger), the day of the SPIT competition unfolded delightfully in Aÿ, France...

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Jurists - SPIT 2014

 

 

 

Clement, Marketing Director Bollinger

 

Paula Basso, Right, Best Sommelier of the World 2013

 

 

Gilles Descotes, Chef de Caves Bollinger + student

 

Jurists - SPIT (me on far right)

Maison Bollinger, Ay

 

 

 

Oxford Team Presenter - Winner SPIT 2014

 

 

2nd Place Winner - Ecole Hotelière de Lausanne

Selfie : )

 

 

SPIT event organizers: MC, Philippe-Alexandre, Philadelph

 

 

 

 

 

Harvard Business School Team

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

St. Andrew's Team - 3rd Place

All photos by Paige Donner copyright 2014 

SPIT competing schools this year were: 

Oxford University - First Place

Ecole Hotelière de Lausanne - 2nd Place

Saint Andrews University - 3rd Place

Contenders:

France -

EDHEC Lille, EM Lyon, ESSEC, HEC, IFP, Polytechnique, Université Paris Dauphine

International - Cambridge University, Copenhagen Business School, Harvard Business School, Sankt Gallen Universitat

Competition was held at Bollinger Maision and Cellars in Ay, France. With the generous sponsorship of Bollinger, Fouquet's Barrière, IdealWine, Le Cordon Bleu, Lehmann Glass, Chateau Latour and many more...

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China Leads World In Red Wine Consumption

 ACCORDING TO THE MARKET SURVEY COMMISSIONED BY VINEXPO, THE INTERNATIONAL WINE AND SPIRITS EXHIBITION, WHOSE ASIAN SHOW IS TO BE HELD FROM 27 TO 29 MAY THIS YEAR IN HONG KONG, CHINA HAS BECOME THE WORLD'S LARGEST RED WINE CONSUMING NATION AHEAD OF FRANCE AND ITALY.

 

Which countries are the biggest consumers of red wine? France, Italy and the US, right?

Wrong. Having downed more than 155 million 9-litre cases or 1.865 billion bottles of red wine in 2013, up 136% compared to 2008, China, including Hong Kong, is now the largest red wine market worldwide, followed by France, now in second place with nearly 150 million cases and Italy with 141 million. Chinese consumers have become increasingly attracted to red wine since 2005. Between 2007 and 2013, the Vinexpo/The Iwsr study reveals that red wine consumption was multiplied by 2.75 in China, while it decreased by 5.8% in Italy and 18% in France.

 The symbolic value of red

 

Apart from its virtues with regard to health, which have been widely lauded as an alternative to the impact of excessive consumption of rice-based spirits, the popularity of red wine is largely due to the symbolic importance of its colour. Red is a very positive hue in Chinese culture, associated with wealth, power and good luck. In business circles, these three values are fundamental. Red wine is therefore an obvious choice for business hospitality, where partners can drink to each others' health. Red is also the colour of China.

 

 Mainly wines Made in China, but more and more wines are imported

More than 80% of the wines consumed in China are made there, and the nation is currently the 5th largest producer in the world.

However, imported wines are rapidly gaining market share. Between 2007 and 2013, wine imports were multiplied by seven and account for 18.8% of all wine consumed in China today.

To meet this growing demand for imported wines, Asian buyers will obviously benefit from meeting the wide range of exhibitors present at Vinexpo Asia-Pacific in Hong Kong on 27, 28 and 29 May this year, where they will be able to travel round the world of wine and spirits production in just three days!

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Luxury Travel For Pets

​for the most demanding clients ´pets : private jets, limos , hairdressers, five star hotels , dog psychology ... Everything is possible for animal lovers...

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Next Stop Spain is the benchmark for the VIP clients in arranging their trips to Spain since previously there was no company with the experienceto put the entire country at the disposal of those who wanted to discover the majesty of our country. Due to this continuous pursuit of excellence they have created a new way to travel and take care of your pets stay for unique customization.

The prestigious luxury travel agency Next Stop Spain is the first one to offer specialized travel for the most demanding clients ´pets : private jets, limos , hairdressers, five star hotels ...

"We are receiving a very high demand for luxury stays for pets of our clients. Currently, a program designed to measure a known entrepreneur includes limousine transfer for his pet to his private plane where everything is arranged during the flight so he can enjoy his favorite dishes made ​​by an expert in canine nutrition chef . After his arrival and transfer by helicopter each day includes different activities: from costume tests from brands like Little Lily, which make ​​replicas of the dresses worn at the Oscars by celebrities, to education courses and canine psychology taught by the most famous dog trainer in the world, known for his television programs "explain the founders of Next Stop Spain.

It is well known that millionaires who love their pets spare no expense when it comes to make them happy and Spain already have numerous five-star hotels for canine customers. Dogs suffer when they have to leave their homes and separated from their owners for a few days , but the sadness and anxiety is not so much when they can enjoy the exquisite attentions of this canine luxury residences, which include massage services, beach walks, dog grooming salon, gym, private pool, supervising caregivers 24 hours, music, television, and even canine hydrotherapy beds scented with lavender. Besides, how could it be otherwise, the owners are informed of the status of their dogs continuously by sending photos and videos or directly from the webcam.

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