56+ min ago (1066+ words) Move over, Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay, this aromatic white wine is gaining a foothold in the Valley and deserves drinkers' attention. Mike DeSimone and Jeff Jenssen's Most Recent Stories While Napa Valley is most often associated with top-tier Cabernet Sauvignon, buttery Chardonnay, and now crisp Sauvignon Blanc, it is home to more than 40 different varieties, including about 21 acres of Chenin Blanc. Compare that to Cabernet Sauvignon, which thrives on more than 25,000 acres here, or even Sauvignon Blanc, whose acreage in the valley totals around 2,500. Although some Chenin vineyards here are mature enough to merit "old vine" status, one winery has a recently planted research block of the variety on its estate, proving it is more than just a relic of the past. Riding a style somewhere between those made in the Loire Valley and South Africa, Napa Chenin Blanc'which is…...

7+ hour, 56+ min ago (46+ words) Kentucky distillery New Riff's Sherry Finish Malted Rye is a fantastic new whiskey finished in two types of sherry casks. Welcome to'Taste Test,'where every week our critic'Jonah Flicker'explores the most buzzworthy and interesting whiskeys in the world. Check back each Sunday for his latest'whiskey review....

11+ hour, 56+ min ago (364+ words) Below are the best watch releases of the month. It was a De Bethune kind of month, with the Swiss watchmaker releasing not one but two timepieces. The first, known as the DB Kind of Two Jumping GMT ($235,000), displays two time zones across two distinct faces. (The contemporary dial shows the hours around a balance wheel at 6 o'clock and the minutes around the periphery, while the classic guilloch" dial features the second time zone.) The second is a new 40 mm version of the DB25 Perpetual Sky ($145,000), with this iteration of the perpetual calendar featuring a titanium case and the signature starry dial with day, date, and month indications plus the brand's patented spherical moon phase." Jaeger-LeCoultre decided to give two of its models a makeover in November, releasing new versions of the Master Ultra Thin and Rendez-Vous watches. Starting with the…...

1+ day, 55+ min ago (158+ words) The 1969 Chevrolet Corvette L88 Convertible currently being auctioned online through SBX Cars. Only 116 examples of the Corvette L88 were built in 1969, the variant's last year of production. The car's time-capsule status is showcased by the fact that it still carries its factory-installed 430 hp, 427 ci L88 big-block V-8 engine. SBX Cars notes that, with $2,310 in options, the vehicle featured a total sticker price of $6,839.70 when new. Per SBX Cars, only 16 examples of the Corvette L88 Convertible were built in 1969. Just 19,886 miles are shown on the odometer. The car rides on 15-inch wheels sporting Firestone redline tires. This rare and unrestored 1969 Corvette could fetch $1 million at auction. Shifting gears from his degree in physical geography, Viju Mathew has spent the last decade covering most categories of the luxury market prior to becoming Robb Report's automotive editor. Along with...

1+ day, 5+ hour ago (734+ words) The 1969 Chevrolet Corvette L88 Convertible, showing 19,886 miles on it, is one of only 116 examples of the model variant built that year. The middle of the last century was a golden age in automotive design and improved performance, as evidenced by the artistry and innovation that many new cars of the period were presenting. Italy, Germany, and Britain, for example, had such models as the Ferrari 250 GT, Mercedes-Benz 300 SL, and Jaguar XK120, respectively. Carrying this mantle for stateside models was the Chevrolet Corvette, premiered at the 1953 General Motors Motorama exhibition in New York City. Now, an exceedingly rare example from its third generation, a 1969 Corvette L88 Convertible that's considered unrestored, is on the online auction block through SBX Cars. Despite its introduction in the early 1950s, what was dubbed "America's Sports Car" would not find real traction in the market until engineer Zora Arkus-Duntov took…...

1+ day, 9+ hour ago (385+ words) Welcome to Robb Recommends, a regular series in which our editors and contributors endorse something they've tried and loved'and think will change your life for the better. Most at-home skincare tools demand half an hour of your day and reward you with results that rarely justify the commitment. Laduora's new Lumeo SkinLift System is a notable exception. Compact, intuitive, and impressively efficient, it condenses several professional-grade modalities into a single three-minute treatment'no small feat in a category notorious for overpromising and underdelivering. Paired with Laduora's 8Pepta Serum'a peptide-, hyaluronic-acid-, and niacinamide-rich formula included in the introductory kit'the routine becomes both targeted and sensorial. The serum ensures optimal glide for the microcurrent and delivers a balanced dose of hydration, firmness, and barrier support. While the Lumeo ultimately delivers four core benefits, it does so through six highly specific treatment modes, each calibrated…...

1+ day, 11+ hour ago (361+ words) Meanwhile, once you've got the time sorted, you've got to pound the pavement. And what better way than in effortless style? The Herm's Sac " D'p'ches Togo or the Berluti's calf-leather boots will instantly smarten up your suit or your weekend look. And Mark Cross's sleek and soft leather gloves will carry any wardrobe through the brisker seasons. Even if your style leans far from traditional, classics will always be a necessity no matter your style. Consider investing in pieces that will carry on year-after-year, and, in the case of your watch'potentially, well into the next generation. Jaeger-LeCoultre 45.6 mm by 27.4 mm Reverso Tribute Monoface Small Seconds in 18-karat pink gold, $41,300; Dries Van Noten gray wool blazer, $1,365; Herm's white satin shirt, $1,425; Loro Piana black calf-leather shoes, $1,280. Patek Philippe 38 mm Annual Calendar Ref. 4946R-001 in 18-karat rose gold, $66,863; Ferragamo suede tote bag, $2,950. Prada buckle…...

2+ day, 3+ hour ago (200+ words) Price: $1.22 million at Phillips in December 2019Diameter: 36 mmMovement: Rolex cal. 1556 automatic Price: $1.4 million at Phillips in May 2015Diameter: 37.5 mmMovement: Valjoux cal. 727 handwound Price: $1.54 million in July 2020 at Sotheby'sDiameter: 37 mmMovement: Valjoux cal. 727 handwound Price:$1.73 million in November 2025 at Sotheby'sDiameter:27 mmMovement:Rodium finished 9" hunter upgraded to cal. 600 with 17 jewels and patented super balance Price: $1.95 million at Phillips in December 2019Diameter: 39 mmMovement: Rolex cal. 1570 automatic Price: ~$2 million at Phillips in November 2019Diameter: 44 mmMovement: Valjoux Cal. 55 VBR handwound Price: ~$2.6 million at Phillips in May 2016Diameter: 44 mmMovement: Valjoux Cal. 55 VBR handwound Price: $3.01 million at Phillips in May 2018Diameter: 37.5 mmMovement: Valjoux cal. 72B handwound Price: ~$3.14 million at Sotheby's in Hong Kong, 2022Diameter: 40 mmMovement: Rolex cal. 4030 (Zenith base) Price: $3.7 million at Phillips in May 2017Diameter: 37.5 mmMovement: Valjoux cal. 727 handwound Price: $5.06 million at Phillips in May 2017Diameter: 36 mmMovement: Rolex cal. 655 automatic Price: ~$6.5 million at Phillips in May 2018Diameter: 37 mmMovement: Valjoux cal. 727 handwound Price: $17.75 million at Phillips in October 2017Diameter: 36.5 mmMovement:…...

2+ day, 5+ hour ago (1167+ words) We've carefully selected seven wines that will serve as perfect gifts for every type of oenophile in your life this holiday season. You're welcome. Mike DeSimone and Jeff Jenssen's Most Recent Stories The holiday season is the perfect time of the year to reward your wine-loving friends, family members, and colleagues with a bottle chosen specially for them. We've taken personality types into consideration, thrown in a special birth year or anniversary bottling, and have come up with these seven special choices for holiday gifting. One of the best things about a well-chosen bottle is that it delivers twice: once when it is first unwrapped and again when the cork is popped and the wine is tasted. Make sure to wrap with care so the recipient realizes this is a true gift rather than a token of appreciation for the…...

2+ day, 7+ hour ago (181+ words) MASK Architects recently unveiled an electric motorcycle concept called the Solaris that can charge itself thanks to solar cell-covered wings. Here's one way to do away with range anxiety once and for all. MASK Architects recently unveiled an electric motorcycle concept called the Solaris. It's a slick-looking two-wheeler, but what really caught our attention is a set of retractable wings covered in solar panels that allow it to recharge itself whenever it's parked in the sun. The self-charging system may be Solaris's headline feature, but it's also a stylish bike. The two-wheeler sports a bold look that renderings of the bike suggest was inspired by the shape of a sprinting cheetah. It features an aluminum-carbon frame topped with a minimalistic carbon-fiber body and a futuristic LED light package. Of course, for the time being, Solaris is a concept and nothing…...