Who? aqua nueva
What? aqua nueva has launched London’s largest Cava bar at Aqua London. The restaurant will be showcasing 15 award winning Cavas alongside its traditional tapas menu. There will also be Cava masterclasses run by Head Sommelier Zsolt Kismod where guests can learn more about the sparkling wine as well as tasting some vintage Cavas.
When? Open now
Where? aqua nueva, 5th Floor, 240 Regent Street, London, W1B 3BR
How? To book, call 0207 4780 540
Who? Nespresso What? Nespresso have just unveiled their new Spring 2014 Limited Edition Grands Crus coffees based on the theme of Colombian Terroirs. Two flavours are available – Cauca and Santander, created with the aim of showing what Arabica coffee can do in different climates. Priced at £3.50 for a sleeve of 10 capsules. When? Available now Where? Available online and in Nespresso boutiques How? For more information, visit www.nespresso.com Life in Luxury’s guide to: Nespresso’s Cauca and Santander
Who? Veuve Clicquot What? Veuve Clicquot has recently launched Rich, a new Champagne designed for mixology. The rich refers to the historically sweeter wines from the Champagne region. As well as a higher dosage for added sweetness, the Champagne also benefits from a tailored blend of grapes. The recommended mixers include grapefruit, pineapple, cucumber, celery, peppers and tea but experimentation is welcome. When? Available now Where? Exclusively at Selfridges and select bars How? For more information, see rich.veuve-clicquot.com
Who? Hotel Cipriani What? Explore Venice’s wine regions in a different way with Hotel Cipriani’s wine tour by sidecar guided tours. The journeys will explore the nearby region of Collio where guests will get the chance to attend tastings and take in the scenery. The tour starts from £264 per person and includes transfers, private guide and lunch at the Michelin starred La Subida. When? By arrangement Where? Hotel Cipriani & Palazzo Vendramin, Giudecca 10, 30133 Venice, Italy How? Visit www.hotelcipriani.com for more information Fly via KLM
Soon to arrive at the Royal Academy is the installation entitled “The Lost Album”, an exhibition of over four hundred original photographs taken by the late Dennis Hopper. This is the first time such a large collection of Hopper’s work has been shown in the UK. All of the photographs were taken between 1961 and 1967 and were personally selected by Hopper for his first major exhibition at the Fort Worth Art Centre, Texas, in 1970. In addition to the photographs will be a selection of vintage prints which were discovered after Hopper’s death in 2010. Hopper first started experimenting with photography using a camera bought for him by his,…
Who? Johnnie Walker What? Johnnie Walker have just released their new whisky “The Spice Road”, as part of the Johnnie Walker Explorer’s Club Collection. The collection is created specially for travellers and “The Spice Road” is the first release out of the three whiskies in the collection. Priced at £26. When? Available in Europe, Middle East and Australia now, available worldwide from January 2013 Where? Duty free stores How? Purchase in store
Who? Courvoisier What? Coinciding with the launch of l’Atelier de Courvoisier at Harrods this week, the cognac brand has released their oldest vintage. The 1789 Courvoisier & Curlier was bottled the year the French revolution began. Priced at £95,000. When? Available now Where? Exclusively at Harrods, 87-135 Brompton Road London SW1X 7XL How? Purchase in store
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