Who? Dropwines
What? If you love wine but hate being inundated with choice then wine-club newbies Dropwines is for you. Rather than pages and pages of options, they have a distilled selection of wines every week. And a back-catalogue of course. Plus, there are always video tasting note to help you get to grips with what your wine tastes like.
When? Available now
Where? Exclusively online at www.dropwines.com
How? For more information, see website
Who? Mele e Pere What? Italian trattoria Mele e Pere are now offering regular vermouth evenings where guests can sample a variety of vermouth and vermouth cocktails as well as learn to make the fortified drink. Guests will get to explore the ingredients in a classic vermouth as well as try their hand at making some of their own. Masterclasses are £15 and includes nibbles at the bar. When? Monthly Where? 46 Brewer St, Soho, London W1F 9TF How? Visit www.meleepere.co.uk for more information
Who? Gordon’s Gin What? Gordon’s Gin has teamed up with Sir Terence Conran to create “Ten Green Bottles”. The limited edition of 100 bottles features 10 designs created by Sir Terence Conran himself, printed onto 100% cotton fabric and hand sewn on to the bottles. The bottles are priced at £425 each or £4250 for the set of 10 designs. When? Available now Where? Exclusively in Selfridges How? Purchase in store
Who? Sake Sommelier Association What? Learn all about the origin, culture and ingredients in the Sake Sommelier Association’s Introduction to Sake course. Guests will get the opportunity to sample some of the best sakes available on the market as well as explore the different styles of sakes available. Priced at £70. When? 12th February, 7pm to 9pm Where? Harrods Wine Shop, 87-135 Brompton Road London SW1X 7XL How? For more information or to book tickets please call 020 7893 8777 or email wineshop@harrods.com
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
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
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
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