NEW AGE WINES LEADS THE WAY FOR WINES IN A “COCKTAIL CULTURE”: NEW RED BLEND ADDED TO ARGENTINE BRAND

In the summer of 2006, fine wine importer QUINTESSENTIAL introduced an effervescent white blend of TORRONTES and SAUVIGNON BLANC from Argentina – and, thinking “outside the box,” proceeded to pour it over ice in a rocks glass with a finishing squeeze of lime. With this unorthodox presentation “THE TINCHO” was born.

New Age Red Joins Its Siblings…New Age Rose and New Age White (the original “cocktail wine” best served over ice with a squeeze of lime)…as a trio of refreshing, effervescent Argentine sippers. (PRNewsFoto/Quintessential)

NEW AGE WINES, made by BODEGA VALENTIN BIANCHI, one of the oldest, still-family-owned wineries in Argentina, dating back to 1928. When STEPHEN and DENNIS KREPS (father and son co-owners of Quintessential) visited Argentina in 2006 and discovered how owner VALENTIN EDUARDO BIANCHI was enjoying the wine (on-the-rocks with fresh-squeezed lime juice), they felt his “wine cocktail” would be an effective way to creatively market NEW AGE WINES in the US. As VALENTIN‘s childhood nickname is “Tincho” (a term of endearment that means “young Valentin”), they decided that it was the perfect name for this fun South American drink.

IMPRESSIONISM, FASHION, AND MODERNITY ON VIEW AT METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART (NYC) BEGINNING FEBRUARY 26

EXHIBITION DATES: February 26 – May 27, 2013

EXHIBITION LOCATION: The Tisch Galleries

IMPRESSIONISM, FASHION, AND MODERNITY AT THE METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART will present a revealing look at the role of fashion in the works of the Impressionists and their contemporaries.  Some 80 major figure paintings, seen in concert with period costumes, accessories, fashion plates, photographs, and popular prints, will highlight the vital relationship between fashion and art during the pivotal years, from the mid-1860s to the mid-1880s, when Paris emerged as the style capital of the world.

IMPRESSIONISM, FASHION, AND MODERNITY AT THE METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART, NEW YORK CITY

With the rise of the department store, the advent of ready-made wear, and the proliferation of fashion magazines, those at the forefront of the avant-garde—from MANET, MONET, and RENOIR to BAUDELAIRE, MALLARMÉ, and ZOLA—turned a fresh eye to contemporary dress, embracing la mode as the harbinger of la modernité.  The novelty, vibrancy, and fleeting allure of the latest trends in fashion proved seductive for a generation of artists and writers who sought to give expression to the pulse of modern life in all its nuanced richness. Without rivaling the meticulous detail of society portraitists such  as JAMES TISSOT or ALFRED STEVENS or the graphic flair of fashion plates, the Impressionists nonetheless engaged similar strategies in the making (and in the marketing) of their pictures of stylish men and women that sought to  reflect the spirit of their age.

Frederic BAZILLE’s Family Reunion (1867)

Caillebotte’s Paris Street, Rainy Day (1877)

CARRERA Y CARRERA CREATES JEWELRY FOR MEN WITH DISTINCTIVE PERSONALITY

For the first time, CARRERA Y CARRERA has created an exclusive collection of silver cufflinks—original and daring pieces for everyday wear—crafted in sterling silver that beautifully demonstrate the enthusiasm and know-how of the company’s master artisans. And, as any sharp-dressed man will tell you, cufflinks—the number one men’s accessory—can everything about a man’s personality.

Cordoba Cufflinks in Silver with Onyx

CARRERA Y CARRERA is a Spanish jewelry firm that is considered one of the most prestigious in the world. This iconic brand is characterized by a unique style and precise designs where the combination of a matte-shine effect on gold, work in volumes, and meticulous craftsmanship make for exceptional jewelry pieces where gold and precious stones come to life. Present in over 40 countries, the Company has subsidiaries in the United States, Japan, and Russia, and boutiques in Madrid, Barcelona, Tokyo, Moscow, Dubai, and Kuala Lumpur, among others.

Alegrias Cufflinks in Silver with Onyx

This collection (starting at 300€) is the ideal complement to give a touch of sophistication and elegance to any man’s look. Every day more men look after their image and pay attention to this type of detail to achieve an impeccable and polished appearance.

Men with character, strength, and passion, are sure to like the cufflinks from CARRERA Y CARRERA, as the collection features creative pieces to wear at any moment of the day designed to complete and enhance the most refined style. Accessible pieces starting at, also making these cufflinks a perfect gift.

The cufflinks from the CÓRDOBA COLLECTION are inspired by the architectural elements of CÓRDOBA and embody a fusion of different cultures. For the LA VIÑA COLLECTION, the luxury jewelry company has created cufflinks linked to the Mediterranean and representing the Spanish spirit – sun, passion, energy, and joy. The cufflinks from the ALEGRÍAS COLLECTION are perfect for daily wear and features mini-sculptures with geometric reliefs inspired by the decoration of a Spanish guitar.

Cocodrilo Cufflinks in Silver

The cufflinks from the Y COLLECTION are symbols of the CARRERA Y CARRERA brand identity – a perfect and simple design that is easy to wear anytime. Inspired by that most mystic creature of Asian culture, the cufflinks from the CÍRCULOS DE FUEGO COLLECTION are full of character. The lion, tiger, crocodile, and eagle are the stars and true kings of BESTIARIO, one of the strongest and most emblematic collections from Carrera y Carrera.