Who? Hugh Johnson and Jancis Robinson
What? The World Atlas of Wine by Hugh Johnson and Jancis Robinson is really an iconic wine book. The latest, and seventh, edition is completely revised. It includes never-before featured regions such as Ningxia in China as well as 25 new specially commissioned maps. Available as an ebook (£19.99) and hardback (£40).
When? Available now
Where? Available in store and online
How? Purchase at Amazon
Who? The Port House What? The Port House, the tapas restaurant and bar that’s part of the Porterhouse Group in Ireland, has now opened in London. The focus is on Spanish and Portuguese food and wine. As well as fine ports and sherries, The Port House will also be offering a large selection of cava, wines and gins. When? Open now Where? 417 Strand, Covent Garden, London, WC2R 0PD How? For more information, visit porthouse.ie
Who? The Whip What? The Whip, the new cocktail bar over Mayfair’s oldest pub, The Running Horse, will soon be home to London’s julep revival. The recently opened equestrian themed bar, brain child of James Chase and Dominic Jacobs, will be serving up a selection of juleps in pewter tins as well as regular changing bar bites. When? Open now Where? 50 Davies Street, Mayfair, London W1K 5JE How? For more information, visit www.therunninghorselondon.co.uk
Who? Grand Marnier What? Grand Marnier has recently launched their ultra-luxury cognac, the Grand Marnier Quintessence. It’s their first new product since 1977. Only 2,000 bottles have been created from Grande Champagne cognacs aged between 25 and 135, including vintages from 1875, 1906 and 1955. Priced at £499.99. When? Available now Where? Available at The Whisky Exchange How? Shop now at The Whisky Exchange
What? The Christmas Greetings basket featuring strawberry preserve, Christmas spiced biscuits, Christmas pudding truffles, Christmas spice pillow candy, Royal Blend tea and a quarter-bottle of blanc de blancs Champagne. Priced at £55. Where? Available online from Fortnum & Mason
Who? The Racecourse, Newbury What? The prestigious Hennessy Gold Cup returns again this year as part of The Racecourse Newbury Sportingbet Winter Festival which will also include a wine cellar, ice rink and winter shopping village amongst a host of other activities. Tickets start from £20 a day. When? 29th November to1st December Where? The Racecourse, Newbury RG14 7NZ www.racecoursenewbury.co.uk How? Purchase tickets online at www.racecoursenewbury.co.uk
Who? City of Tinqueux What? History buffs should head to Tinqueux this April where, to mark the 200th Anniversary of Napoleon’s French campaign in 1814, the city is hosting re-enactments of the Battle of Reims. During the two day festival, there will be a torchlight procession, parade, brass band, sound and light show as well as the re-enactment itself. There will also be a Napoleon village with markets and treasure hunts. When? 5th and 6th April Where? Around the city of Tinqueux How? For more information, see www.tinqueuxfetenapoleon.com Fly via British Airways
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