Belmond Afloat in France launches Wine Academy
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Belmond Afloat in France launches Wine Academy

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Who? Belmond What? For guests travelling aboard the Belmond Afloat in France barges in Burgundy this year, Blemond has launched a new Wine Academy program. The new offering gives guests the opportunity to explore the Burgundy wine region on tailor-made itineraries while enjoying a luxury canal cruise. A week’s private charter starts from £26,400 on an all-inclusive basis. Wine Academy is available for an additional £700 per person. When? 29th March to 18th October 2015 Where? Departure varies according to itinerary How? For more information, see www.belmond.com

Monteverdi Tuscany
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Wine Festival Tour from Monteverdi Tuscany

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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

Summer reading: Shadows in the Vineyard by Maximillian Potter

Summer reading: Shadows in the Vineyard by Maximillian Potter

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Who? Maximillian Potter What? Fine wine enthusiasts will certainly be familiar with Domaine de la Romanée Conti, one of the best known Burgundy estates in the world. Maximillian Potter’s new book, Shadows in the Vineyard, focuses on the crime that took place in 2010 when DRC’s proprietor was threatened with the destruction of his vineyards. The book captures “the true story of a plot to poison the world’s greatest wine” and is perhaps one of the most anticipated wine books of the year. When? Available now Where? Available online and in store How? Buy now from Amazon

Summer reading: The Vineyard at the End of the World by Ian Mount

Summer reading: The Vineyard at the End of the World by Ian Mount

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Who? Ian Mount What? Malbec-lovers must read The Vineyard at the End of the World by Ian Mount. A bit of an instant classic, the book charts the transformation of Argentinian wine from something unpalatable to a drink respected in its own right. It’s the book where you’ll find the leading figures of Argentinian wine, the innovations that made Malbec a success and everything else that goes with the terrority. When? Available now Where? Available online and in store How? Buy now from Amazon

Summer reading: Saving Our Skins by Caro Feely

Summer reading: Saving Our Skins by Caro Feely

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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

Golf, wine and gastronomy at Château les Merles
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Golf, wine and gastronomy at Château les Merles

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Who? Château les Merles What? For a short break that combines golf, wine and gastronomy, Château les Merles is the perfect pit stop. Nestled in the middle of the Bergerac wine region, it’s also close to the truffle and foie gras producers of Périgueux. Thrown into the mix is a nine hole golf course that’s ready to test your shot. What could be better? When? Open year round Where? 3 Chemin des Merles, 24520 Mouleydier, France How? For more information, see www.lesmerles.com Ten photos from Château les Merles Fly via British Airways