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? Talisker What? Scotch whisky Talisker has recently unveiled the latest addition to their permanent portfolio – the Port Ruighe. Port Ruighe has been created on the Isle of Skye in the same way as the Talisker 10 but it goes through an additional step of finishing in a port cask. The result is a deeper hue and fruitier expression of the spicy whisky. Priced at £59.99. When? Available now Where? Available at www.whiskyshop.com How? Purchase online
Who? eBay.co.uk What? eBay.co.uk have recently launched their new Collections feature where users can pick out some of their favourite eBay pieces to create a collage. Think Pinterest except you can buy everything you collect – all you need to do is click the “Add to collection” button on the item that you’re browsing. Life in Luxury have been one of the first to try out the feature in the UK and have loved playing around with some of the fashion pieces (but of course you can create a collection of anything you want). We’ll admit, it was a touch confusing to start with but once we got the hang of it, it got pretty addictive. The…
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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
Who? Courvoisier What? Cognac giants Courvoisier are launching L’Atelier de Courvoisier, a five-day pop-up in Harrods. Each day, brand ambassador Rebecca Asseline will be conducting tastings of Courvoisier XO directly from the barrel and explaining the magic behind the brand. When? 12pm to 4pm, 5th to 9th December Where? The Tasting Room, Harrods, 87-135 Brompton Road London SW1X 7XL How? For further information, visit courvoisier.com/
Who? Christie’s What? Christie’s has announced an auction of fine wines from Henry Tang’s private collection in Hong Kong. The former Chief Secretary of Administration for Hong Kong has amassed a substantial collection over 30 years and this auction represents a small selection of Burgundy wines from over 70 Domaines. For the first time, Christie’s will use the Prooftag Bubble Seal in its auction to secure authenticity. When? 6pm 15th and 12pm 16th March Where? Christie’s Hong Kong, 22nd Floor, Alexandra House, 18 Chater Road Central, Hong Kong How? For more information visit www.christies.com/chinese Fly via KLM
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