Champagne, The Magnum Effect

Champagne, The Magnum Effect

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Who? Christie’s Eduction London What? Champagne lovers must not miss Christie’s Education London’s masterclass on Champagne. The course will give you the opportunity to taste a chronological selection of four cuvées from Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label in both bottle and magnum sizes. It will be a great opportunity to see the difference between wines bottled in 75cl bottles and in magnums, especially in more mature products. Priced at £145. When? 6.45pm to 8.45pm, 21st November Where? Christie’s Education London, 85 Old Brompton road, SW7 3LD How? For more information, see www.christies.edu

Champagne and Cap Classique at Mont Rochelle
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Champagne and Cap Classique at Mont Rochelle

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Who? Mont Rochelle What? To celebrate the Franschhoek Cap Classique and Champagne Festival, Mont Rochelle, a working winery and hotel, has created the perfect bubbly package. As well as accommodation and breakfast, guests will have a festival offer which includes tasting vouchers and glasses, entry and transfer to the festival. From R3500 per room per night. When? 29th November to 1st December Where? Dassenberg Rd, Franschhoek 7690, South Africa ‎ How? For more information, see www.montrochelle.co.za Fly via KLM

Stay in a wine vat at Belesta
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Stay in a wine vat at Belesta

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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

Sobrio, Cin Cin
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Cin Cin, design in a glass

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Who? Stella Orlandino What? Designer Stella Orlandino has created a collection of wine glasses called Cin Cin. There are eight designs altogether, each capturing the different personalities of their beholders. Produced as part of her design project at NABA, selected glasses are now available for sale. Priced at €45 for a set of four. When? Available now Where? Exclusively at www.garagedesign.it How? Buy online

Penfolds Re-Corking Clinic returns to London

Penfolds Re-Corking Clinic returns to London

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Who? Penfolds What? The Penfolds Re-Coking Clinic is returning to London for the first time in five years. The service, which has been running since 1991, has provided owners of Penfolds wines the opportunity to have their wines assessed for quality and re-corked if necessary. Owners will also have the opportunity to learn about their wine’s history and investment potential. When? 22nd October Where? The Berkeley, Wilton Place, Knightsbridge, London SW1X 7RL How? For more information, see www.penfolds.com

Wine Road of Istria at Monte Mulini
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Wine Road of Istria at Monte Mulini

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Who? Hotel Monte Mulini What? To coincide with the wine harvest and truffle season, Hotel Monte Mulini has launched a “Wine Roads of Istria” package. The package includes two night’s accommodation with breakfast, half-day guided food and wine excursion with tastings at two wineries and a four-course dinner at The Wine Vault for two. Prices start from €870 for two people. When? Until 2nd November 2013 Where? A. Smareglia bb, 52210, Rovinj, Croatia How? For more information, see www.montemulinihotel.com Fly via Lufthansa