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Unlike top-end whisky or cognac, wine tends to be largely modest in presentation. Some producers, however, have started to trumpet its luxury status.

The population of Bali’s black pigs are declining. But, there are farmers, butchers and chefs who insist on reviving it.

Led by third-generation winemaker and renowned viticulturist Gina Gallo, the Gallo Signature Series features an exquisite flavour unique to the Gallo family estate’s collection of some of the best vineyards in Sonoma, Napa, and Monterey Counties.

Olive trees grow into the most interesting knotted shapes and evoke the drawings of illustrator Arthur Rackham (1867-1939) - you'd almost expect to discover fairies living beneath bony limbs there.