Drink pick: Book of Port gift set from Barao de Vilar
What? Book of Port gift set from Barao de Vilar. Priced at £50.
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Glenmorangie launches Pride 1978
Who? Glenmorangie What? Glenmorangie has recently launched its most exclusive whisky, the Pride 1978, which follows a previous release of Pride 1981. Crafted by Dr Bill Lumsden, the whisky has spent 15 years in French Premier Cru casks for finishing. With only five cases laid down, there will be just 700 bottles available worldwide released at cask strength. Priced at £3,400. When? Available now Where? Available from specialist retailers and department stores as well as online How? For more information, see glenmorangie.com
Fall in love with English sparkling wine at Rathfinny
Who? Rathfinny What? To highlight the potential of English sparkling wine, Sussex wine estate Rathfinny has teamed up with the London Conchord Ensemble to create a three-day music festival featuring food and wine. Weekend and separate event tickets are available to Conchord At Rathfinny includes a black tie wine-tasting dinner, Piano Four-hands Tea Recital, Gala Evening with Dame Felicity Lott & Alexandra Spencer-Jones, Baroque Concerto Coffee Concert and the Final Festival Concert. Prices start from £15. When? 12th to 14th June Where? Rathfinny Estate, Alfriston, East Sussex BN26 5TU How? For more information, see www.rathfinnyestate.com
Rum Shack pops up at Skylounge
Who? Skylounge What? Doubletree by Hilton’s Skylounge is embracing the English summer with a Caribbean twist. The rooftop bar has been transformed into a pop-up Rum Shack just for the summer, serving up a selection of rum cocktails. There is also a special West Indian bar menu to go along with the cocktails. When? Monday to Saturday, until September Where? Doubletree by Hilton Hotel Tower of London, 7 Pepys Street, London EC3N 4AF How? Visit doubletree3.hilton.com for more information
Penfolds Re-Corking Clinic returns to London
Who? Penfolds What? The Penfolds Re-Coking Clinic is returning to London for the first time in five years. The service, which has been running since 1991, has provided owners of Penfolds wines the opportunity to have their wines assessed for quality and re-corked if necessary. Owners will also have the opportunity to learn about their wine’s history and investment potential. When? 22nd October Where? The Berkeley, Wilton Place, Knightsbridge, London SW1X 7RL How? For more information, see www.penfolds.com
Champagne, The Magnum Effect
Who? Christie’s Eduction London What? Champagne lovers must not miss Christie’s Education London’s masterclass on Champagne. The course will give you the opportunity to taste a chronological selection of four cuvées from Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label in both bottle and magnum sizes. It will be a great opportunity to see the difference between wines bottled in 75cl bottles and in magnums, especially in more mature products. Priced at £145. When? 6.45pm to 8.45pm, 21st November Where? Christie’s Education London, 85 Old Brompton road, SW7 3LD How? For more information, see www.christies.edu
The World Atlas of Wine now in its 7th edition
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
