Catalonia: A Premier Wine Region

Aston Martin is a brand that has weathered war, bankruptcy, Bond and a barrage of reinventions more times than is strictly sensible and yet it continues to craft machines that blend utter menace with majesty. The new DBX S, the flagship of Aston’s ever-growing SUV range, is the latest expression of that enduring brilliance. A luxury bruiser that can tow a horsebox, out-drag most sports cars and serenade your ears with a burbling V8 soundtrack.

If the French Riviera were a movie, La Croisette would be the opening shot: sweeping, golden, glamourous and impossibly good-looking! This palm-lined promenade in the heart of Cannes stretches seductively along the Mediterranean, flanked by designer boutiques, historic hotels and beach clubs where rosé and champagne are practically on tap!

Whisky is usually a drink of the present. You open it. You pour. You share a moment. You might talk about where it came from, but rarely where it’s going. The House of Hazelwood is inviting us to do something very different: to imagine whisky not for ourselves, but for those we’ll never meet.

Something very exciting is on the horizon - an exceptionally rare bottle of whisky being released by The House of Hazelwood. I’ll be publishing more about it soon, but first, I wanted to provide some background to show just how important the Girvan distillery is to the brand. Girvan is not just a grain distillery - it’s the silent powerhouse behind the remarkable whiskies in the House of Hazelwood collection. As you’ll see in my next article, their latest expression reaches deep into Girvan's past and looks far into the future.

The Destination: French Alps

Rather than flying to the Alps for our annual ski trip, my father and I decided to test drive the most recent Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio - with its upgraded 2.9-litre bi-turbo 513bhp V6.

It all started at 10 AM on a Friday morning. The car - our "beautifully bright red beast" for the journey - was delivered, gleaming and rumbling with promise.

As the world awakens with the vibrant hues of spring, so too does the realm of high jewellery. This season, prepare to be mesmerised by a symphony of colours, exquisite craftsmanship, and breathtaking designs from the world's most coveted luxury jewellery houses. From dazzling diamonds to vibrant gemstones, these exceptional pieces are more than just adornments; they are wearable works of art, each telling its own unique story. Let us explore some of the most coveted jewels for Spring 2025.

There are moments in the motoring calendar that feel less like a product launch and more like a change in the weather. Not a dramatic thunderclap, but something more subtle, a shift in the atmosphere that hints at what’s coming. Such was the feeling earlier this week, when Ferrari quietly, but with the kind of quiet only Ferrari can muster, revealed the 296 Speciale.

At her discreet Soho clinic, Advanced Nurse Practitioner Teresa Tan is quietly championing a more regenerative, skin-first approach to ageing. With over a decade of experience spanning dermatology, cardiology, and women’s health, Teresa’s philosophy is rooted in long-term skin vitality rather than short-term smoothing.

“As we age, the skin’s needs become more layered. It’s not just about freezing movement or filling lines - it’s about supporting the skin to function well from within,” she explains.