Gastronomy in port-town at The Yeatman
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Gastronomy in port-town at The Yeatman

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Who? The Yeatman What? Portuguese food is often known for its simplicity but at the Michelin-starred restaurant at The Yeatman Hotel this translates to something more gastronomic. For a restaurant in a city that’s entrenched in wine, port to be exactly, the menu is never very far from that connection. That’s perhaps why it’s the perfect place to learn about wines with a menu made to match. When? Open year round with set dates for wine dinners Where? The Yeatman Hotel, Rua do Choupelo, (Santa Marinha), Vila Nova de Gaia, Porto 4400-088, Portugal How? For more information, see www.the-yeatman-hotel.com Fly via TAP Portugal

James Suckling Wine Experience at Soneva Kiri
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James Suckling Wine Experience at Soneva Kiri

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Who? Soneva Kiri What? Luxury Thai resort Soneva Kiri has joined forces with wine writer James Suckling to create the ultimate experience for serious wine connoisseurs. The two night package includes a wine appreciation seminar and food and wine matching dinners in an ultra-luxurious environment. From $3,600 per person including two night’s accommodation, breakfast and return flight from Bangkok. When? 30th May to 1st June Where? 110 Moo 4, Koh Kood Sub-District, Koh Kood District, Trat 23000, Thailand How? For more information, see www.soneva.com Fly via British Airways

Vegas Uncork’d by Bon Appétit
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Vegas Uncork’d by Bon Appétit

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Who? Bon Appétit and Las Vegas What? Everyone knows that they like to make things larger than life in Vegas and when it comes to food, this is no exception. Vegas Uncork’d, brought to you by Bon Appétit magazine, is set to be one of the most exciting food and drink events this year. A whole host of celebrated American chefs will be chairing exclusive events in well known Vegas hotels alongside serious Master Sommeliers. It’s not to be missed for serious connoisseurs. When? 8th to 11th May Where? Various venues in the city of Las Vegas How? For more information, see vegasuncorked.com Fly via British Airways

Spring in Spain, in Exeter
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Spring in Spain, in Exeter

ByLife in Luxury

Who? The Magdalen Chapter What? Stanley Park of Milton Sandford Wines will be hosting a wine dinner, entitled “Spring in Spain” at The Magdalen Chapter hotel to celebrate and explore wine making culture in Spain, France and Italy. The evening will be accompanied by Spanish tapas including Serrano ham, salt cod and Morcilla. Priced at £30 per person and includes a three-course supper plus wines. When? 27th March Where? The Magdalen Chapter, Magdalen Street, Exeter EX2 4HY How? For more information, visit www.themagdalenchapter.com 

The Drink Aristocrat’s guide to: Bollinger
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The Drink Aristocrat’s guide to: Bollinger

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The House of Bollinger is very sophisticated indeed. With some of the most delicate and decadent sparkling wines from the Champagne region in their arsenal, there is little wonder. Affectionately known in the UK as ‘Bolly’, the Bollinger story begun over 400 years ago when one of the founding families of the Bollinger brand, the Hennequins, began dabbling in wine making on their land in Cramant. By the 18th Century, wine was being produced on this land by the Villermont family. It was not until 1829 that the champagne house, Renaudin Bollinger, was founded by the three fathers of the brand: Hennequin de Villermont, Paul Renaudin and German born Jacques…

Inventing Wine by Paul Lukacs
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Inventing Wine by Paul Lukacs

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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