Who? Paul Lukacs
What? At times, we can get a little bogged down with what a wine tastes like and how it smells. What we’ve neglected, often, is to find out a wine’s story. Paul Lukacs’ Inventing Wine is not just telling the story of one wine but all wines. It takes the reader through a journey of wine from history to today – a must if you want to know about more than just wine.
When? Available now
Where? Available in store and online
How? Purchase at Amazon
Who? Royal Academy of Fine Arts Antwerp What? In celebration of the 350th anniversary of the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Antwerp, the Antwerp Academy, MoMu, MAS, the Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp and Antwerpen Open have joined forces to create a new exhibition. Entitled “Happy Birthday Dear Academie”, the exhibition will feature highlights of fashion and visual arts and will comprise of a number of events and smaller exhibitions. When? Until 31st January 2014 Where? Around the city of Antwerp, Belgium How? For more information, see www.happybirthdaydearacademie.be Fly via Brussels Airlines
Who? Wellington Lounge What? Get a taste for the festive season at Wellington Lounge where one of the three Afternoon Tea options currently on offer is themed around the classic carol “twelve days of Christmas”. Choux swans, chocolate drums and pear Champagne cocktails are just the sort of things found alongside traditional scones, sandwiches and pastries. Delightful, delectable, divine. When? Available now until 6th January 2014 Where? InterContinental London Park Lane, One Hamilton Place, Park Lane, London W1J 7QY How? For more information, see wellington-lounge.co.uk
Who? Remy Martin What? Remy Martin has recently unveiled their latest premium release – the Louis XIII Rare Cask 42,6. The fine cognac is 100 years in the making from a blend of some 1, 200 eaux-de-vie, with a final alcohol level of 42.6%. Only 738 Baccarat black crystal decanters of the spirit have been released. Priced at £15,000. When? Available by the glass in select establishments from June and on retail from September Where? Stockist list available on www.louis-xiii.com How? Visit website for more information
What? Book of Port gift set from Barao de Vilar. Priced at £50. Where? Available online from Laithwaites
Who? The Rivoli Bar at The Ritz London What? The Rivoli Bar has launched a collection of classic cocktails created with rare spirits from the 1940s to the 1980s. There are seven cocktails on the Vintage Cocktail menu including ‘Brooklyn’, ‘El Presidente’, ‘Negroni’, ‘Old Fashioned’, ‘Rob Roy’, ‘Rusty Nail’ and a ‘Sazerac’. Prices range from £90 to £250 per cocktail. When? Available now Where? The Ritz London, 150 Piccadilly, London W1J 9BR How? For more information, please visit www.theritzlondon.com
Who? Riberach, Belesta What? Head to Belesta to stay at the converted winery hotel, Riberach. Nestled in the very heart of Languedoc-Roussillon’s wine region, Riberach boasts rooms that were previously fermentation tanks, a gastronomic restaurant and a working winery. And to boost its eco-credentials, the entire hotel, restaurant and winery is temperature moderated with geo-thermal energy. When? Open year round Where? 2a, Route de Caladroy, 66720 Belesta, France How? For more information, see www.riberach.com Ten photos from Riberach Fly via Air France
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