Who? Van Kleef
What? Learn all about the origins of gin and try the true Dutch spirit jenever at Van Kleef, the oldest surviving distillery in The Hague. The distillery is still operating to this day but also runs as a museum. Here, you can taste, explore and get into the heart of jenever.
When? Tutoring by arrangement
Where? Lange Beestenmarkt 109 The Hague, Netherlands
How? Visit www.vankleef.eu for more information
Who? Hotel Brunelleschi What? How many hotels can boast its own museum? Hotel Brunelleschi is certainly one. Though it could be said that the hotel is a museum in itself having incorporated historical structures from the Roman era. The interiors are anything but dated, though. Renovated as recently as 2012, it really is luxury in the heart of Florence. Perhaps that’s why it is, amongst other things, a member of the Great Hotels of the World Luxury Collection. When? Open year round Where? Piazza Santa Elisabetta, 3 50122 Florence, Italy How? For more information or to book, please visit www.ghotw.com/Hotel-Brunelleschi or call 020 7380 3658 Ten photos from Hotel Brunelleschi Fly via…
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
Who? Bon Appétit and Las Vegas What? Everyone knows that they like to make things larger than life in Vegas and when it comes to food, this is no exception. Vegas Uncork’d, brought to you by Bon Appétit magazine, is set to be one of the most exciting food and drink events this year. A whole host of celebrated American chefs will be chairing exclusive events in well known Vegas hotels alongside serious Master Sommeliers. It’s not to be missed for serious connoisseurs. When? 8th to 11th May Where? Various venues in the city of Las Vegas How? For more information, see vegasuncorked.com Fly via British Airways
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
Who? Hokitika Wildfood Festival What? Try some interesting and weird food at New Zealand’s Honkita Wildfoods Festival. As well as celebrating the wild foods around the region, the festival also offers guests the opportunity to try foods such as wasp larvae ice cream. There will also be live music and other entertainment. Ticket prices vary according to events. When? 9th to 13th March Where? Hokitika, New Zealand 7810 How? For more information, visit www.wildfoods.co.nz
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
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