Who? Jean Lenoir
What? Wine connoisseurs will already be familiar with Le Nez du Vin, the aroma kit that lets you identify individual aromas from wines. But now there’s a version for whisky aficionados too. Le Nez du Whisky holds 54 of the most commonly found aroma samples in whisky as well as a whisky book from Charles MacLean and whisky and food matches from Martine Nouet. Priced at £275.
When? Available now
Who? Mont Rochelle What? To celebrate the Franschhoek Cap Classique and Champagne Festival, Mont Rochelle, a working winery and hotel, has created the perfect bubbly package. As well as accommodation and breakfast, guests will have a festival offer which includes tasting vouchers and glasses, entry and transfer to the festival. From R3500 per room per night. When? 29th November to 1st December Where? Dassenberg Rd, Franschhoek 7690, South Africa How? For more information, see www.montrochelle.co.za Fly via KLM
Who? Winechap UK What? Winechap Tom Harrow is leading an English wine and truffle tour to the Hampshire countryside. The day will start at the Whitchurch vineyard of for a tour and tasting before truffle hunting at Cottonworth Farm. Then it’s onto a three course lunch with truffles and wines from Alba. The excursion will cost £1,200 ex VAT for a group of 6 to 9 people. When? By arrangement Where? Coates and Seely, Wooldings Vineyard, Harroway, Whitchurch RG28 7QT How? Email ahoy@winechap.com or call 020 7720 2024 to book
Who? Don Julio What? Don Julio has launched its latest super-premium tequila, the 1942. The new release commemorates the year that the late founder, Don Julio González, started making tequila in Mexico. The spirit is made using blue agave plants and aged for at least two and a half years in American white oak barrels. Priced at £160. When? Available now Where? 400 Oxford Street, London W1A 1AB How? Visit www.donjulio.com for more information
Who? The Ampersand Hotel What? The Ampersand Hotel have put a real twist on Afternoon Tea with their new and limited edition science themed version. The three tier afternoon tea experience will include savoury gougeres, scones and rather futuristic pastries. Priced at £32.50 per person or £44.50 per person with a glass of champagne. When? 31st March to 11th April Where? The Ampersand Hotel, 10 Harrington Road, London SW7 3ER How? For more information, see www.ampersandhotel.com
Who? Yamazaki whisky and Bill Amberg What? Japanese whisky Yamazaki has collaborated with luxury leather accessory designer Bill Amberg to create special presentation boxes for their 18yo and 25yo whisky. Crafted from leather, oak and copper, the gift sets speak serious luxury with a price tag to boot. The 18yo is priced at £225 while the 25yo is £1400. When? Available now Where? Harrods and The Whisky Shop How? For more information, see www.suntory.com/whisky
Who? Monteverdi What? Embrace Tuscany living at Monteverdi through their six day luxury Wine Festival Tour. Taking place over Benvenuto Brunello di Montalcino, where there will be over 1,000 wines to taste, the tour will include wine tasting, vineyard tours, cooking lessons and six nights accommodation. Priced at €7,000 per person or €10,000 per couple. When? 20th – 26th February 2015 Where? Castiglioncello del Trinoro, Provincia di Siena (SI), Toscana, Italy How? For more information, see www.monteverdituscany.com
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