For vintner Enrique Tirado, winemaking is all about expression — the expression of the grapes, of the soil, of the climate and, of course, of the vineyard and the people who help it thrive. You must respect these “natural expressions,” Tirado explains, and harmonize their distinct personalities to craft a memorable vintage. As the head …
David Grainger doesn’t know what he wants to be when he grows up. At 60 years old, you would think at the very least he’d have a general idea, some direction. But, no. He’s cruising along the road of life, going his own way, taking it one mile at a time. The problem is he’s …
Over half a century ago, David Mirvish’s father played a key role in transforming Toronto — now he’s looking to do the same Across the street from Honest Ed’s, just south of where Bloor and Bathurst streets intersect, a new nine-storey condo is being built. In a city where mammoth glass-and-steel towers, many well over …
SUZANNE ROGERS Socialite and philanthropist WHO THROWS THE BEST PARTIES? To me, the best parties are when TIFF comes around. It’s so great to go to events and people-watch and see who’s going to show up at a party or go to some of the galas. But I love the Hello! party. Last year it …
Five decades ago Porsche unveiled the 911, a car that would become an international icon and change the automotive world The Porsche 911 is easily among the most iconic cars to ever hit the asphalt. The flagship of one of the world’s most prestigious automotive brands, the 911 is unmistakable and instantly recognizable — it’s …
It’s a sweltering day in the middle of July and Michael “Pinball” Clemons is looking out for his fellow man: he’s offered me a T-shirt. It’s hot. Really hot. The temperature inches towards 35 and with the humidity it feels well over 40. The heat is so intense cookies are baking in cars and, in …
When Staffan Ahrenberg strolled through the streets of central Paris on one fateful sun-drenched afternoon, Picasso was far from his mind. But through a serendipitous discovery of Cahiers d’Art, a once-celebrated publisher and gallery, the eminent Spanish artist is now at the forefront of thought. With the goal of returning Cahiers d’Art to its past …
If you ask boomers what they think of millennials — or Generation Y, as they’re so commonly referred to — you may hear criticisms bemoaning these lazy, ignorant and entitled narcissists with faces eternally glued to their phones. Emory University professor Mark Bauerlein called today’s 20-somethings the dumbest generation, and Jean M. Twenge, professor of …
It’s Monday afternoon in Toronto and Julie Benz is in town as part of the promotional tour for her latest television series Defiance. The most pressing issue right now, however, is what to do with her hands. “Feel free to tell me where to put them,” she says to the photographer as the camera clicks …
They call it LaFerrari, a 963-horsepower stallion that is, according to Ferrari president Luca di Montezemolo, “the maximum expression” of what defines the Italian sports car brand: “excellence.” It incorporates the peak of Ferrari ingenuity and F1 knowledge, blending hybrid technology with the brand’s philosophy of speed, performance and style. It’s a modern masterpiece on …
