Who? Johnnie Walker
What? Whisky brand Johnnie Walker has recently opened a bigger and more luxurious House of Johnnie Walker in Beijing. Guests are invited to create their bespoke whisky blend with Johnnie Walker master blender Jim Beveridge. Prices from ¥800000.
When? Available now
Where? Ch’ien Men 23, 23 Qian Men, Dong Da Jie, 100006 Beijing, China
How? By appointment
Who? Amaryllis What? Wine lovers shouldn’t miss the Orient Express’ Grand Cru cruise aboard the Amaryllis. The seven day cruise offers guests the opportunity to sample wines from all 33 of the Grand Cru estates in Burgundy. The barge is available for private hire for up to eight guests. Prices from £30,800. When? Until October Where? Departure by arrangement How? Visit www.amaryllisbarge.com for more information Fly via KLM
Who? Maximillian Potter What? Fine wine enthusiasts will certainly be familiar with Domaine de la Romanée Conti, one of the best known Burgundy estates in the world. Maximillian Potter’s new book, Shadows in the Vineyard, focuses on the crime that took place in 2010 when DRC’s proprietor was threatened with the destruction of his vineyards. The book captures “the true story of a plot to poison the world’s greatest wine” and is perhaps one of the most anticipated wine books of the year. When? Available now Where? Available online and in store How? Buy now from Amazon
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
Who? Sipsmith and London Eye What? Sipsmith gin have teamed up with London Eye to create a special winter cocktail experience. Guests will have 60 minutes aboard the London Eye to enjoy two wintry Sipsmith cocktails, created by the in-Capsule Mixologist. Priced at £45 and also includes entrance to the 4D experience and nibbles. When? Available now until 4th January 2014 Where? EDF Energy London Eye, Riverside Building, County Hall, Westminster Bridge Road, London SE1 7PB How? For more information, see londoneye.com
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? Canvas Bar What? Canvas Bar has a sort of late night vibe. Perhaps it’s the dim lighting and pumping music, which surprisingly allows conversations. Perhaps it’s the DJ booth, seemingly ready to go. Or perhaps it’s because it doesn’t really start getting busy until 10pm. Either way, it’s probably not where you’d expect to find a gallery. But there is one. The walls in Canvas are decorated by a rotating gallery from local artists, which, if you like, you could buy. Most people go for the cocktails though, which are divided into seven different categories. Upcycled is a good category to try but it could be fun, as the…
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