Who? Courvoisier
What? Cognac giants Courvoisier are launching L’Atelier de Courvoisier, a five-day pop-up in Harrods. Each day, brand ambassador Rebecca Asseline will be conducting tastings of Courvoisier XO directly from the barrel and explaining the magic behind the brand.
When? 12pm to 4pm, 5th to 9th December
Where? The Tasting Room, Harrods, 87-135 Brompton Road London SW1X 7XL
How? For further information, visit courvoisier.com/
Who? Isabelle Legeron MW What? An easy read, Natural Wine is Isabelle Legeron MW’s book on “organic and biodynamic wines made naturally”. It’s not just a book for enthusiasts however as it seeks to explain what makes a wine natural, why it’s important and why you should care about it. Inter-spaced with illustrations, it makes a seriously knowledgeable book very digestible. When? Available now Where? Available online and in store How? Buy now from Amazon
Who? Light Bar at St Martins Lane Hotel What? The Light Bar at St Martins Lane Hotel is embracing the upcoming London Fashion Week by launching their new season of cocktails entitled “Front Row”. There will be six different cocktails featuring flavours such as Size Zero Hero, Plum a la Mode and $10,000 Breakfast. Priced at £12.50 each. When? Throughout February Where? St Martins Lane Hotel, 45 St Martin’s Lane, London WC2N 4HX How? Reservation advisable on 0207 3005 588
Who? Wine and Spirit Education Trust (WSET) What? To coincide with English Wine Week, the WSET will again run their English Wine Tasting. Led by Julia Trustram-Eve from English Wine Producers, the evening will include a tutored tasting of English wines. You’ll get to learn about different producers, styles and trends. Priced at £35. When? 6.30pm to 8.30pm, 30th May Where? WSET, 39-45 Bermondsey Street, London SE1 3XF How? Book online at www.wsetschool.com/which-course/evening-tasting
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? Remy Martin What? Remy Martin has recently unveiled their latest premium release – the Louis XIII Rare Cask 42,6. The fine cognac is 100 years in the making from a blend of some 1, 200 eaux-de-vie, with a final alcohol level of 42.6%. Only 738 Baccarat black crystal decanters of the spirit have been released. Priced at £15,000. When? Available by the glass in select establishments from June and on retail from September Where? Stockist list available on www.louis-xiii.com How? Visit website for more information
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 Fly via KLM
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