Who? Prince Hubert de Polignac cognac and T.T Trunks
What? Prince Hubert de Polignac cognac and T.T Trunks have teamed up to create the hand made “888 trunk”. The collectors’ item is a luxury cognac and poker trunk containing a super aged Prince Hubert de Polignac cognac and poker game set. Priced at 24 000€
When? Available now
Where? T.T.TRUNKS store at Jovoy Paris, 4, rue de Castiglione 75001 Paris, France www.jovoyparis.com
How? Exclusive to the store
Who? DeViehl coffee cups What? Fancy the perfect cup of coffee? According to the designers of DeViehl coffee cups, it’s found inside one of their designs. Andreas Bös and Jonathan Strauss have created the coffee cups, composed of 25 separate components, to give the perfect amount of insulation and “crema” formation. Prices start from £330. When? 8pm, 12th and 25th February Where? Available from Harrods and William & Son, Mount Street. How? For more information, visit www.deviehl.com
Who? Château Lou Casteou What? Château Lou Casteou is launching a gastronomic cookery school as part of its first ever Luxury Cultural Retreat. Guests will have the chance to learn to make traditional Italian food with chef Matteo Mangiarotti, including breads, ravioli and risotto. There will also be tutored wine tastings as well as the opportunity to take part in cultural activities. Priced at 2,950€ per person, including VAT. When? 21st to 26th April Where? 850 Chemin du Plan Guinet, 83600 Frejus, Côte d’Azur, France How? For more information visit www.loucasteou.com Fly via KLM
Who? La Coopérative at Riberach Hotel What? With almost nothing around for miles except vineyards, Riberach is surely one hotel restaurant that focuses on wine. While the wine list is considered, the food is equally refined. With a focus on local produce, the well structured French fare also takes influences from nearby Basque country. Relatively unknown right now, it’s certainly one to watch. When? Open year round Where? 2a, Route de Caladroy, 66720 Belesta, France How? For more information, see www.riberach.com Fly via Air France
What? Lismore Connoisseur whisky tasting tumbler. Priced at £65 for a set of two. Where? Available online from Waterford Crystal
Who? Wine & Spirit Education Trust What? The Wine & Spirit Education Trust is hosting “Twelve Wines of Christmas” tasting event to prepare for the festive season. Guests will sample 12 festive wines, paired with traditional seasonal foods such as smoked salmon, turkey and cheese. Tickets are priced at £30. When? 6.30pm to 8.30pm, 27th November Where? Wine & Spirit Education Trust, International Wine & Spirit Centre, 39-45 Bermondsey Street, London SE1 3XF How? To book tickets, please email courses@wset.co.uk or visit www.wsetglobal.com/london_school_courses
Who? Tio Pepe What? If you thought you knew what fino serry was all about then Tio Pepe En Rama will definitely change your mind. This fifth annual release is unfiltered fino that’s bottled from two different soleras (the system by which sherry is produced) when the flor (the stuff that gives sherry its flavour) is at their thickest. Complex, nutty and definitely a change from expectations. When? Available now Where? Berry Brothers & Rudd, Lea & Sandeman, The Wine Society and other good wine merchants How? For more information, see www.tiopepe.co.uk
To provide the best experiences, we and our partners use technologies like cookies to store and/or access device information. Consenting to these technologies will allow us and our partners to process personal data such as browsing behavior or unique IDs on this site and show (non-) personalized ads. Not consenting or withdrawing consent, may adversely affect certain features and functions.
Click below to consent to the above or make granular choices. Your choices will be applied to this site only. You can change your settings at any time, including withdrawing your consent, by using the toggles on the Cookie Policy, or by clicking on the manage consent button at the bottom of the screen.