Latest Reviews & Editorial Picks
The newest arrivals from across All That Is Cool—wine, skincare, hotels, and more—brought together in one place. Whether you’re chasing the latest review or simply curious what’s caught our eye, this is where it begins. Updated regularly, with only what’s worth your time.
Shangri-La Bangkok Krungthep Wing: Quiet Luxury, but Is It Still Worth the Splurge?
Shangri-La Bangkok Krungthep Wing: Quiet Luxury, but Is It Still Worth the Splurge? The Shangri-La Bangkok Krungthep Wing promises a different rhythm—one of privacy, heritage, and timeless comfort—tucked behind the city’s riverside glamour. Bangkok is not short on spectacle, but quiet indulgence is harder to come by. But in a city full of luxury, is…
Aoyama in Quiet Mode: Our Stay at Hotel Allamanda Aoyama Tokyo
Tokyo is a city of noise, neon, and momentum. But Aoyama moves differently.
Tucked between design houses and tree-lined avenues, Hotel Allamanda doesn’t call attention to itself.
It offers something else: quiet space, grown-up calm, and just enough luxury to feel composed.
But in a city full of hotels, is understatement worth the splurge?
Pathumwan Princess Hotel Bangkok Review – Calm, Connected, and Surprisingly Composed
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Some hotels feel like a retreat. Others win on access. Pathumwan Princess manages to do both, offering a polished, refreshingly calm experience that feels oddly detached from the frenzy it neighbours.
Yalumba The Signature Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz 2021 – Structured, Savoury, and Built for Time
Few Australian reds carry their lineage as calmly as The Signature. Part of Yalumba’s Rare & Fine collection since 1962, it has long stood as a meeting point between Cabernet Sauvignon discipline and Shiraz depth.
Torbreck Woodcutter’s Shiraz 2023: Grip Over Generosity
We opened the 2023 Torbreck Woodcutter’s Shiraz over a long, rainy winter’s lunch—a day made for red wine. The mood called for something bold and comforting, and with its Barossa pedigree and 15% heft, we expected warmth, fruit, and power.
Hewitson Strawberry Hill Shiraz 2022 Review – Fruit, Structure, and a Barossa Ease
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Named for the old strawberry patch beside the vineyard, Strawberry Hill is matured for eighteen months in French oak barrels of varying age and origin. Combined with heritage fruit and careful winemaking, it aims to balance approachability with depth.