Before getting into this story, I need to make one thing clear: I don't own a watch. It's not because I dislike them or because I'm a member of Gen Z who can't read analog. I'm just a 29-year-old millennial who relies on my phone a little too much - time-telling included. On Sunday, though, I had the urge to change that.
It is self-described as the "Oscars of fine wine," with the previous events held in London, Florence, Paris, and Madrid. The award ceremony highlights the best of fine wine and spirits, as judged by more than a thousand wine industry professionals. For attendees, it's a pricey weekend filled with rare wine, dinners from Michelin-starred restaurant chefs, and even a private jet trip to the Bahamas.