Who? Piper-Heidsieck
What? Champagne house Piper-Heidsieck has released a limited edition hot pink faux-crocodile skin covered sparkling wine: the Bodyguard Rosé Sauvage. Created from the classic Piper Brut NV and red wines from the Côte des Bar, the champagne is intense and fruity while the custom design bottle promises to keep the wine cooler for longer. Priced at £39.95.
When? Available now
Where? Exclusively at The Whisky Exchange
How? Purchase online
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
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? Bodum What? As purveyors of great tea, we love this yo-yo tea set from Bodum. Made for single-serve loose leaf tea, it’s the perfect way to enjoy great tea for one. The strainer keeps back the leaves after brewing while the lid keeps your drink warm. Now there’s no need to make a whole pot just for one. Priced at £12. When? Available now Where? Available online from Habitat How? Buy now from Habitat
Who? Riberach, Belesta What? Head to Belesta to stay at the converted winery hotel, Riberach. Nestled in the very heart of Languedoc-Roussillon’s wine region, Riberach boasts rooms that were previously fermentation tanks, a gastronomic restaurant and a working winery. And to boost its eco-credentials, the entire hotel, restaurant and winery is temperature moderated with geo-thermal energy. When? Open year round Where? 2a, Route de Caladroy, 66720 Belesta, France How? For more information, see www.riberach.com Ten photos from Riberach Fly via Air France
Who? Canvas Bar What? Canvas Bar has a sort of late night vibe. Perhaps it’s the dim lighting and pumping music, which surprisingly allows conversations. Perhaps it’s the DJ booth, seemingly ready to go. Or perhaps it’s because it doesn’t really start getting busy until 10pm. Either way, it’s probably not where you’d expect to find a gallery. But there is one. The walls in Canvas are decorated by a rotating gallery from local artists, which, if you like, you could buy. Most people go for the cocktails though, which are divided into seven different categories. Upcycled is a good category to try but it could be fun, as the…
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 Where? Available online from The Whisky Exchange How? Buy now from The Whisky Exchange
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