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    Competition: win a Brancott Estate Celebration Hamper

    Tired of the same old festivities? Why not celebrate this festive season with a great hamper brought to you by New Zealand winemakers Brancott Estate and Life in Luxury? The hamper will include: – 1 x bottle of Brancott Estate Sauvignon Blanc Brut NV – Two Riedel celebration glasses – All you need to make the perfect blini – premium smoked salmon, crème fraiche, lemon and small bunch of chives To be in with a chance to win, simply visit us on Facebook (http://on.fb.me/128V4tN), like our page and submit your entry there. Offer is open to UK entrants only and will close midnight 19th December. Your name and address will…

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    Krug collaborates with London Philharmonia Orchestra

    Who? Krug collaborates and London Philharmonia Orchestra What? To celebrate the annual recreation of the Grande Cuvée, Krug has collaborated with the London Philharmonia Orchestra on a new week-long installation. The showpiece leads guests through the making of the Champagne while listening to music by the orchestra, drawing similarities and parallels between the two. There are also opportunities to get involved, including conducting an orchestra. Priced at £60 per person, including two glasses of the Grande Cuvée. When? 7th to 11th April Where? The Truman Brewery, Dray Walk, London E1 6QL How? For more information and to book tickets, see www.krug.com

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    Inventing Wine by Paul Lukacs

    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

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    New wine journeys at Grand Hôtel de Bordeaux & Spa

    Who? Grand Hôtel de Bordeaux & Spa What? The Wine Concierge Service at Grand Hôtel de Bordeaux & Spa has launched a new ‘Wine Journey’ series. The new series offers guests the opportunity to discover the region’s finest grand cru wineries and embark on three different wine journeys entitled ‘Classic Car Wine Journey’, ‘Jefferson Wine Journey’ and ‘Ernest Hemingway Wine Journey’. When? Available year round Where? 2-5 Place de la Comédie, 33000 Bordeaux, France How? Visit www.ghbordeaux.com/uk for more information Fly via KLM

  • Summer reading: Saving Our Skins by Caro Feely

    Who? Caro Feely What? Owning a vineyard might be the dream of many but few make it financially viable. Saving Our Skin is the story of Sean and Caro Feely trying to create an organic vineyard in the South of France. As well as building the vineyard of their dreams, the book is about finding a new life in a new country and all the struggles that come with it. When? Available now Where? Available online and in store How? Buy now from Amazon

  • Ultimate Château d’Yquem collection at Harrods

    Who? Harrods What? Fans of Sauternes will need to dig deep for the latest acquisition by Harrods. The department store is selling a 109 bottle collection of Château d’Yquem, which includes every available vintage from 1890 to 2009, in its wine shop. Priced at £1million. When? Available now Where? Exclusively at Harrods, 87-135 Brompton Road London SW1X 7XL How? Purchase in store

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