Who? Hugh Johnson and Jancis Robinson
What? The World Atlas of Wine by Hugh Johnson and Jancis Robinson is really an iconic wine book. The latest, and seventh, edition is completely revised. It includes never-before featured regions such as Ningxia in China as well as 25 new specially commissioned maps. Available as an ebook (£19.99) and hardback (£40).
When? Available now
Where? Available in store and online
How? Purchase at Amazon
Who? David Backhouse What? David Backhouse has recently published the second edition of his “Galleries, Palaces & Tea” independently under Curll Press. Working as part travel guide and part encyclopedia, the illustrated guide to London is a handy but hefty book for history lovers and purveyors of obscure facts. Priced at £9.99. When? Available now Where? Available online and in store How? Buy now from Amazon
Who? Sake Sommelier Association What? Learn all about the origin, culture and ingredients in the Sake Sommelier Association’s Introduction to Sake course. Guests will get the opportunity to sample some of the best sakes available on the market as well as explore the different styles of sakes available. Priced at £70. When? 12th February, 7pm to 9pm Where? Harrods Wine Shop, 87-135 Brompton Road London SW1X 7XL How? For more information or to book tickets please call 020 7893 8777 or email wineshop@harrods.com
Who? The Rib Room Bar & Restaurant What? The Rib Room has recently launched a cigar and spirit pairing menu. A selection of fine spirits have been chosen by the Head Sommelier Louis Gordon to match cigars from the restaurant’s humidor. Pairings include Cohiba Maduro Genios with Zacapa 23 Year Old rum and Padron 1964 Anniversary Series Torpedo with Johnnie Walker Double Black. Prices vary and are separate for cigar and spirit. When? Available now Where? Jumeirah Carlton Tower, Cadogan Place, London SW1X 9PY www.theribroom.co.uk How? See website for more information: www.theribroom.co.uk
Who? Wine and Spirit Education Trust (WSET) What? Following the resounding success of the inaugural WSET Gin Ramble, the event returns again for mark two. The new and improved tour will include a trip to Sipsmiths, lunch at former gin palace Princess Victoria and gin cocktail masterclass. Priced at £125. When? 27th September Where? Tour starts at WSET, 39-45 Bermondsey Street, London SE1 3XF How? Book by calling 020 7089 3841
Who? Museum of Fine Arts in St. Pete/Clearwater, Florida What? The St. Pete/Clearwater Museum of Fine Arts will host “The Art of Golf”, the first major museum exhibition in America devoted to the sport. There will be around 90 pieces of artwork from some of the art world’s most famous names including Andy Warhol, Rembrandt, Childe Hassam, George Bellows and Norman Rockwell. Tickets are $17. When? Now until 17th February 2013 Where? Museum of Fine Arts, 255 Beach Drive NE, St. Petersburg, FL 33701-3498 USA www.fine-arts.org How? For more information, please visit www.fine-arts.org Fly via KLM
Who? Higher Living What? If you’re bored of regular tea then why not try some of the organic blends from Higher Living. We recently discovered their snazzy pyramid mesh tea bags and love that the flavours rush to the palate straight away. They recently released three new flavours – fennel, chamomile and peppermint – too. When? Available now Where? Available online How? For more information, visit www.higherlivingherbs.com
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