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Spectator
15-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Spectator
Meghan Markle's rosé-tinted reality
Rosé, like a lot of wine, is not much good. And yet people love it, for the simple fact that it is pink. This reminds them of all nice things – and especially of warm summer evenings somewhere non-grotty. Like the south of France. Or… the Napa Valley. That is where the new branded rosé of Meghan Markle comes from – the latest in a carousel of celebrity rosés. The output of 'As Ever', her lifestyle brand, the wine is a 'thoughtfully curated' vintage. The former Suits star is pleased to offer 'a roundness and depth of flavour' that 'invites you to celebrate warm summer moments with the ones you love'. It sold out immediately – something that usually happens to a new iPhone or sports bra, not bottles of probably quite plonky plonk. (Most rosé is plonk and we all know it.) The magnetism of rosé for business-curious celebs bears examining. Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt started the trend by buying the vineyard Château Miraval in Provence in 2006 (and fighting like cats over it long after their divorce). Miraval felt on-brand for them at the time. But then came Snoop Dogg, Cameron Diaz ('all about clean ingredients'), Jon Bon Jovi, Sarah Jessica Parker, Drew Barrymore, Graham Norton, Gordon Ramsay and, of course, Kylie Minogue – who has nine types, including an alcohol-free variety. Kylie Rosé, simply called Kylie, is the UK's best-selling rosé. Its label looks like a pre-teen has been let loose in a Claire's Accessories. And yet off the shelves it flies – perhaps justifiably, given its sub-£10 price tag. Rosé is cheap, but I can't say that I find it all that cheerful. Still, it must be the pinkness and indeterminateness of the wine that makes dollar signs flash in the eyes of all those celebrity vendors. Nobody seems much bothered by what rosé actually is: not-quite-red wine served at white-wine temperatures. It is made from red grapes and tinged by contact with the grape skins. We all think that dark red rosés – a suspect, magenta-adjacent lipstick hue – are inherently worse than the famous straw-tinted paler pinks. But the colour just comes down to maceration time, which is always short in rosé-world. That's rosé for you: skin-deep. This tart of wines barely macerates, and spends next to no time crouching boringly in cellars, which costs producers in space and time but gives wine depth and structure. Out it pops – cheap as chips – and we all love it. Rosé sales are soaring around the world. It's not just Provence or Napa that is wanted: English and Welsh rosés is up 200 per cent at Majestic Wines, and 160 per cent at Aldi. But the romance of wine – and especially rosé – is basically France. In France, people sit in heat and eat duck confit and baguette and get in the mood for love. The imagery is as far removed from the neon lights of mass production as possible. Meghan wants a world where everything is hand-picked and bespoke, and who has publicised her own detailed involvement in tasting and testing, using her own handwriting on the label. Yet even she is hawking a rosé made from Fairwinds Estate grapes, which is anything but a romantic producer. Devastated by wildfires, Meghan chose them as a show of support – but they are huge and dreary. They make wine for Barry Manilow, the TV show Yellowstone, and sports teams – and their website has a section devoted to work specifically with college fraternities. I get it. When you substitute out red or white and replace it with the colour pink and the promise of sunsets in the south of France, of course it'll be popular – even though it's more likely to be drunk at a barbecue in Greater Manchester or suburban New Jersey. What I will never cease to find surprising is that the girly scrawl of Kylie or Meghan turns people on, not off. Still, there is nothing wrong with this utter vulgarisation of a dubious-at-worst, sphinx-like-at-best type of wine. Good business is good business. And if celebrity rosés entrench the escapist appeal of rosé to a nation that goes mad when the temperature gets to what retailers now call the 'rosé tipping point' (20 degrees, when sales jump by 150 per cent), then fine by me. But a word about rosés that aren't stamped with Meghan's macabre, perpetual invitation to take flight into love and light through her products. I've tried only a few rosés that ask for the glass to be finished. One was from Chêne Bleu – the winery run by Nicole Rolet, wife of Xavier Rolet, former head of the London Stock Exchange – and the other, oddly, is Whispering Angel, the (vulgar-looking) £25 stuff available at Waitrose from Château d'Esclans, which is now owned by LVMH, who is credited with reviving interest in rosé at a luxury level. Both are not only that straw-salmon colour; they also hold back their strawberry notes, while the mouth fills with something more tart and buttery. Still, if both of these were on offer, I'd go for a good fizz – boring old white, boring old bubbles, but genuinely effervescent. Not just pretty.
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Travel + Leisure
13-07-2025
- Travel + Leisure
There's an All-inclusive Wellness Resort in Massachusetts—and It Was Just Voted One of the Best Destination Spas in the U.S.
Miraval Berkshires was named among the best U.S. spas hotels in T+L's 2025 World's Best Awards. The resort, now part of the World of Hyatt family, feels like a sprawling Berkshires countryside estate on a 380-acre property designed by famed landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted. Rooms are designed with restorative rest in mind; the cloud-like beds—a Miraval staple—are the fluffiest I've ever slept in. Activities run the full gamut of health and wellness and include exercise classes, animal therapy, meditation, and so much more. The inclusive package covers all meals, snacks, and non-alcoholic beverages, plus complimentary daily activities, spa access, transportation, and gratuities. Amid what felt like the longest winter known to humankind, I needed a break. A breakup, dreary weather, and general burnout had me searching for a reset—and it came to me in the form of an all-inclusive wellness getaway in Massachusetts' Berkshires. Miraval Berkshires Resort and Spa is one of three wellness-focused Miraval resorts in the United States; the first location, Miraval Arizona opened in Tuscon 30 years ago, and Miraval Austin opened in 2019. The newest of the trio, Miraval Berkshires maintains the brand's holistic well-being approach that feels like a happy medium among health-focused resorts. It's not so regimented in its wellness programming that you're scheduled from sunup to sundown or feel restricted in what you can eat and drink (there is a bar here, and you can find a wide range of dishes for every palette). But if you're the type of person who finds relaxation in a stacked schedule and wants to eat as cleanly as possible while at the resort, you can do that, too. Daily activities—some included within the daily rate, some for an extra fee—include arts classes, workouts ranging from gentle to intense, meditation, hikes, and mental health–focused group sessions, inviting guests to design their own wellness adventure that meets their needs. For me, that meant a heavy dose of meditation (including a silk hammock sound bath), a class about conquering fear, an introduction to wheel pottery, and several workout classes, leaving plenty of time for treatments and relaxation at the Life in Balance Spa. The adults-only property is undoubtedly serene, tucked into the rolling hills of Lenox, Massachusetts. The hardest—but perhaps most restorative—part of my stay was adhering to the resort's no-phone policy. Cell phones are not permitted in the common areas, and I was embarrassed at first by how often I instinctively reached for my device, often out of habit more than need. It's a simple policy that forces you to stay present, something I greatly appreciated by the end of the trip when it was time to go back to endless emails and notifications. A sign telling guests where they can, and can not use their cell phones. Elizabeth Rhodes/Travel + Leisure Throughout my stay, I met many Miraval loyalists, fans of the brand who have visited every property, some multiple times for an annual (or even more frequent) break. With such a dedicated fan base, it's no surprise our readers voted the resort among the best domestic destination spas in T+L's 2025 World's Best Awards. I went in curious and left a convert; in the months following my trip, my mom (who joined me) and I kept commenting on how good we were feeling—body and mind. Whether it was from our chakras being fully realigned in a bespoke spa treatment or from just devoting three days to doing things that made us feel good physically and mentally doesn't really matter to me—it did exactly what I hoped it would do. My time at the resort got me over my midwinter hump and feeling like myself again, and it gave me a newfound appreciation of the transformative power of a great wellness escape. Below, my review of Miraval Berkshires. Interior of a King guest room. James Baigrie/Miraval Berkshires Resort and Spa One hundred and twenty-one rooms and suites are spread across the property, from 10 recently renovated guest rooms in the historic Wyndhurst Mansion to carriage houses and cottages. Cottage rooms are connected to the rest of the main indoor areas—including the Harvest Moon Restaurant, Life in Balance Spa, and activity and exercise areas—so you don't have to worry about walking outside if it's snowing or raining. I stayed in a cottage double queen room, which had all the typical hotel amenities (you can expect a simple, modern feel) plus a Tibetan singing bowl and meditation pillow. The best part of any Miraval room is the signature bedding, which truly feels like being swallowed up by a marshmallow—in the best way possible, of course. (The bedding is so popular, they even sell it so guests who fall in love with the ultra-plush featherbeds and comforters can bring a bit of Miraval home.) Some rooms and suites also feature a patio or balcony. The accommodations in the Wyndhurst Mansion have a slightly different, elegant feel to reflect their setting. Interior of the Tea Room. Miraval Berkshires Resort and Spa When you imagine the food served at a wellness resort, bland salads and restrictive menus may come to mind, but that is not at all the case at Miraval Berkshires. Food and drinks (including all meals, snacks, coffees, smoothies, and more) are part of the all-inclusive rate, though there are a few exceptions we'll touch on below. We had all our meals at Harvest Moon Restaurant, the main (included) restaurant on property. The restaurant serves three meals a day, with options for buffets or a la carte ordering at breakfast and lunch and a nightly dinner menu. I had relatively low expectations before I arrived—all-inclusive resorts often have a reputation for serving less-than-stellar food—but I was very impressed by the ever-changing menus. Everything we ate was delicious, flavorful, wholesome, and often incorporated seasonal ingredients from local farms and producers (like a local cheesemonger and baker). You might think that dining at the same venue multiple times a day would get boring, but each meal had distinct offerings, perfectly portioned. For lighter snacks plus coffee, tea, and smoothies, The Roost (located right next to Harvest Moon) has you covered. And really, what is better than unlimited lattes and matcha? Snacks are available at the counter and in a refrigerator and include everything from granola bars to the best chicken salad I've ever had. The food was a highlight for us, and we didn't even have the chance to eat at the more upscale 1894 Restaurant inside Wyndhurst Mansion, available at an extra charge and only open for dinner Friday-Sunday (though fellow guests raved about their meals there, too). Unlike some other wellness resorts, alcohol is available at Miraval Berkshires, served in the restaurants and at The Roost's bar, but it is not included in your rate. Beer, wine, and craft cocktails are available and delicious if you choose to partake, but there are plenty of non-alcoholic options, too. Note that you will need to make dinner reservations each night; you can do this ahead of time or in the morning day-of at the Harvest Moon host stand. The Challenge Course is one of the many outdoor actives. James Baigrie/Miraval Berkshires Resort and Spa Miraval is all about creating your perfect wellness experience, bespoke to your own needs and interests, so there's truly something for everyone. There are several opportunities to move your body however you like each day, including hiking, yoga, barre, high-intensity interval training, and Pilates, plus unorthodox exercise classes like cardio drumming (a personal favorite). There's mindfulness in many forms, from various sound baths (the sensory silk cocoon mediation was a highlight) to beginner-friendly gratitude meditations to pottery classes that take a hands-on approach to mindfulness. There are foodie-focused classes, like the Joy of Java, which dives deep into coffee, Champagne and oyster tastings, and even fermentation classes. There are physical and mental health-related group sessions that cover everything from love and compassion to navigating menopause to coping with fear. From astrology, tarot, mediumship, and past-life regression to chicken keeping and hatchet-throwing—there is genuinely something for whatever journey you're on. There is also golf, a ropes course, indoor and outdoor pools, a fitness center, trails, and other on-property amenities. Each day offers a mix of paid (usually $50-$150, though some fall outside that range) and complimentary classes, and you have the opportunity to pay for private sessions with many of the instructors. The art studio is where guests can engage in creative activities. Elizabeth Rhodes/Travel + Leisure This is truly a four-seasons property, and activities may change depending on the time of year you visit, so I highly recommend scoping out the daily activities calendar before booking. You can also chat with an Experience Planner after you book your stay to figure out which classes you want to sign up for. Classes do fill up, so I recommend booking as early as possible. You can pack your schedule as much or as little as you want; Personally, I aimed for at least one physical class, one mindfulness-related activity, and one other activity that caught my eye each day, with plenty of time for relaxation and meals in between, but you can structure your days however you see fit. You can always add more to your schedule if there is space, but know that you cannot arrive late to any class. The Women's Lounge at the resorts spa. James Baigrie/Miraval Berkshires Resort and Spa Treatments at the Life in Balance Spa range from traditional massages and facials to unique-to-Miraval experiences that incorporate all the senses. There are Ayurveda-influenced treatments, Thai massages, reiki, and bodywork done in hanging silks or pools of water, just to name a few. There are also salon and nail services and a menu of prenatal options. The spa itself is beautiful, with co-ed relaxation areas (including an indoor/outdoor pool and a hot tub) and gender-separated areas with steam rooms, saunas, and hot tubs across the nearly 30,000-square-foot space. The spa is of course a huge draw here, so we recommend making an appointment early so you can ensure you get the treatment and time slot you want. Guests must be 18 and up to stay at the resort. Couches sit around a cozy fireplace. Scott Barrow/Miraval Berkshires Resort and Spa ADA rooms are available, and public areas including restaurants, the swimming pool, and the spa are accessible. All Miraval resorts share a commitment to sustainability that includes providing guests with refillable water bottles when they arrive (they can refill at stations throughout the property), caring for rescued animals, using eco-friendly single-use food products, and more. Miraval Berkshires uses an onsite Bokashi composting system. Scenic view of the grounds at Miraval Berkshires Resort and Spa in Lenox, Massachusetts. James Baigrie/Miraval Berkshires Resort and Spa Miraval Berkshires is located in Lenox, Massachusetts. If you're not driving, take advantage of the complimentary shuttle service to and from Bradley International Airport in Connecticut (about 75 minutes away) or Wassaic Train Station (about 70 minutes away). Later this year, the resort will discontinue Wassaic service and instead offer complimentary transportation to and from the Hudson Amtrak station (about 50 minutes away) for those traveling by train from New York City or nearby areas. I took the Metro-North from Manhattan to Wassaic (which includes one transfer), where we met our driver. You can also book a helicopter charter through the resort if you want to get there faster. Be sure to contact the transportation team a minimum of 72 hours in advance to schedule your shuttle. The patio of one of the cottage guest rooms. James Baigrie/Miraval Berkshires Resort and Spa The standard Miraval Package includes all meals and non-alcoholic beverages, plus a $175 nightly resort credit that you can use on paid classes, spa treatments, and more. The resort is gratuity-free, and there are a number of free activities each day. The Ultimate Wellbeing Package includes all activities, plus the $175 nightly credit. Miraval is part of World of Hyatt, so you can earn and redeem Hyatt points at Miraval Berkshires. It's also bookable via the American Express Fine Hotels and Resorts portal. Amex cardmembers may receive property credit, room upgrades, and late check-in/checkout. Nightly rates at Miraval Berkshires Resort and Spa start from $679. Every T+L hotel review is written by an editor or reporter who has stayed at the property, and each hotel selected aligns with our core values.
Daily Mail
12-07-2025
- Lifestyle
- Daily Mail
Our wine expert reveals the best rosé wines for summer, from £8.50
Daily Mail journalists select and curate the products that feature on our site. If you make a purchase via links on this page we will earn commission - learn more Decent rosé at under a tenner is getting harder to find – but I've tracked down three with a dry, flavour-packed, food-friendly punch. Prefer to splurge? My pick is Studio by Miraval – the entry-level pink from the Provence estate linked to Brangelina. Tasting it next to the brand's premium label I was impressed by its depth and character – it's also about £5 cheaper. Loved & Found Caladoc Rosé Languedoc-Roussillon 2024 (12.5%) £9.25 Made from Caladoc – a crossing of Malbec and Grenache – this is a dry rosé bursting with fruit and herbs of the Mediterranean. Shop Miraval Studio Rosé Provence 2024 (12.5%) £13.25 Shop G&L Rosé Kintonis Greece 2024 (12.5%) £9.50 The perfect pick for fish from the barbecue and a herby salad, this is vibrant, with native Greek grapes giving out floral, zesty, red- fruit notes. Shop Taste the difference Fronton Négrette Rosé 2024 (12%) Sainsbury's £8.50 Made from the lesser-known Négrette grape in Southwest France, this wine tastes peachy, offering something a little off the beaten track. Shop
Buzz Feed
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Buzz Feed
Brad Pitt Is Demanding To See Angelina Jolie's Messages In Legal Battle
In December 2024, more than eight years after their initial split, Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie finalized their divorce battle. However, the exes' legal woes aren't behind them just yet. While there were many contentious aspects to Brad and Angelina's split, the former couple are still fighting it out over the Château Miraval, the French winery in which they bought a controlling stake back in 2008. The business movie — which reportedly cost them about €25 million at the time — gave them ownership of a sprawling home and vineyard in Correns, France. The vineyard served as the venue for their secret wedding back in 2014. To cut a long story short, Brad and Angie initially split their ownership of Miraval 60/40, but later became equal stakeholders in 2013. When they were still together, they apparently pledged to never sell their respective shares in the company without first consulting the other — which is now at the crux of their ongoing legal battle. In February 2022, Brad sued Angelina, accusing her of acting unlawfully by selling her 50% stake in the company to Stoli Group, a Luxembourg-based spirits manufacturer controlled by a Russian oligarch, Yuri Shefler, without his knowledge. Brad's team said in legal documents that Angelina intentionally sought to damage him by assisting in a 'hostile' takeover of Miraval. 'Jolie pursued and then consummated the purported sale in secret, purposely keeping Pitt in the dark, and knowingly violating Pitt's contractual rights,' Brad's team claimed, adding that the sale to Yuri Shefler was a tactic to 'undermine' her ex's stewardship by forcing him into business with 'a stranger with poisonous associations and intentions.' 'Through the purported sale, Jolie sought to inflict harm on Pitt,' the docs September 2022, Angelina then responded with a countersuit, accusing Brad of 'waging a vindictive war against' her ever since she filed for divorce back in 2016. Which brings us to our latest update. On June 30, Brad filed court documents that revealed his attempts to depose Alexey Oliynik. Alexey works for Stoli Group, and Brad's team believes he had firsthand knowledge of Jolie's 2021 sale of her Miraval shares. Filed in the Superior Court of California and obtained by People, the legal documents indicate that Alexey has refused to turn over his private communications and relevant documents or appear for a deposition, claiming that he's under no obligation to do so as a resident of Switzerland. 'These requests go directly to key allegations about Pitt's objections to the sale, and easily meet the standard for discoverability given Pitt's allegations that Jolie acted with malice in selling to Stoli, a counterparty she knew Pitt opposed,' Brad's team states in the filings. After their divorce was finalized in December, a source close to Angelina told People that she was 'relieved,' but 'until [Brad] ends the Miraval lawsuit, Angelina will continue to stand up to him.' There you have it!
Daily Mail
03-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Brad Pitt hit with brutal comparisons to biohacker Bryan Johnson amid backlash to his 'age-defying secrets'
Brad Pitt has been targeted by cruel trolls after claims that his age-defying complexion is all thanks to his skincare line. This week, Variety reported that Pitt's Beau Domaine skincare line was the 'secret' to the 61-year-old's 'youthful skin'. Reacting to the story on social media, trolls dug up an unflattering GQ cover featuring Pitt from 2022 before unfavourably comparing him to biohacker Bryan Johnson. 'He looks like that guy who's trying to stay young,' wrote one, while another naysayer commented, 'He looks like that bloke who's trying to never die.' A third wrote, 'He looks like the dude who used his sons blood to try to look younger.' After a slew of cruel comments, a number of fans jumped in to defend Pitt's famously handsome face. 'Sometimes [bad] people are hot and there's nothing we can do about it,' commented one. 'Well he's 61 but looks 45,' argued another. Pitt launched his 'genderless' skincare line back in 2022. The line includes 'potent properties' from the seeds of grapes grown at a vineyard owned by Pitt's partners at Miraval. Pitt insists that he 'doesn't want to be running from aging', telling Vogue that it's 'a concept we can't escape' and claiming that the idea of 'anti-aging' is a 'ridiculous fairytale'. 'But what is real is treating your skin in a healthy manner. And it's something I've learnt to do for my business, but it kinda makes you feel better,' he went on. Pitt did confess that he hasn't always had the best skincare habits, but noted that when it came to launching his own line, he sought inspiration from ex-girlfriend Gwyneth Paltrow. 'I love what Gwyneth's done [with Goop],' Pitt - who dated Paltrow for three years, from 1994 to 1997 - gushed. 'She is still a really dear friend, and she has built this empire.' This week, Variety reported that Pitt's Beau Domaine skincare line was the 'secret' to the 61-year-old's 'youthful skin' He continued, 'She has always had that in her as a curator, and it's been a lovely creative outlet for her. 'In fact, come to think about it, she was probably the first one who got me to even wash my face twice a day… maybe.' Pitt previously launched his own clothing company called God's True Cashmere in 2019 with designer and spiritual healer Sat Hari. The brand is now branching into warm weather wear with The Elysian Collection, a unisex range made from biodegradable linen. 'This collection is vibrant, exciting and introduces a fresh dimension to what we are doing. Linen seems like the obvious progression of the brand, adding natural fibers with properties and textures we enjoy,' Brad said in a statement shared with The pieces - which include shirts, trousers and shorts - come in shades of cream, white, yellow and green. God's True Cashmere launched with a range of cashmere shirts which feature seven buttons made from healing stones that are aligned with the body's chakras. The shirts retail from around £1,500 and the collection also includes cashmere hats, scarves and socks as well as jackets and T-shirts, which sell from around £500.
