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? City of Avignon What? The Luminessences d’Avignon is returning to the city once again for its annual installation celebrating the papal heritage of the region. The venue is the largest gothic palace in the Europe and was built in only twenty years under the reign of two Popes. As one of the two Papal seats, the palace was home to seven Popes and two schismatic Popes. For the duration of the installation, the historic Honour Courtyard at The Palace of the Popes will be transformed intothe canvas for a stunning sound and light show. When? 12th August until 11th October 2014 Where? Palaise des Papes, Place du Palais, 84000…
Who? Fondation Pierre Bergé – Yves Saint Laurent What? The Fondation Pierre Bergé – Yves Saint Laurent has organised a new exhibition of the designer’s work in collaboration with ING Cultural Centre. The collection will include Haute Couture as well as Ready-to-Wear pieces. There will also be rare sketches, production drawings, patterns, client files, embroidery samples, magazines, and press articles from the archives. When? 30th January to 5th May Where? ING Cultural Centre, Mont des Arts/Place Royale 6, B-1000 Brussels, Belgium How? For more information, please visit www.fondation-pb-ysl.net Fly via Brussels Airlines
Who? Charles Heidsieck What? We know Christmas is pretty stressful so why not kick back in style with the new Charles Heidsieck Armchair Gift Set? As well as a bottle of the classic Charles Heidsieck Brut Réserve, there’s also a pair of bespoke design glasses to enjoy your bubbles in. What’s not to love? Priced at £75. When? Available now Where? Available at Fortnum & Mason How? Shop now at Fortnum & Mason
Who? Rathfinny What? To highlight the potential of English sparkling wine, Sussex wine estate Rathfinny has teamed up with the London Conchord Ensemble to create a three-day music festival featuring food and wine. Weekend and separate event tickets are available to Conchord At Rathfinny includes a black tie wine-tasting dinner, Piano Four-hands Tea Recital, Gala Evening with Dame Felicity Lott & Alexandra Spencer-Jones, Baroque Concerto Coffee Concert and the Final Festival Concert. Prices start from £15. When? 12th to 14th June Where? Rathfinny Estate, Alfriston, East Sussex BN26 5TU How? For more information, see www.rathfinnyestate.com
Who? Sipsmith and London Eye What? Sipsmith gin have teamed up with London Eye to create a special winter cocktail experience. Guests will have 60 minutes aboard the London Eye to enjoy two wintry Sipsmith cocktails, created by the in-Capsule Mixologist. Priced at £45 and also includes entrance to the 4D experience and nibbles. When? Available now until 4th January 2014 Where? EDF Energy London Eye, Riverside Building, County Hall, Westminster Bridge Road, London SE1 7PB How? For more information, see londoneye.com
Who? Edible Cinema and Bombay Sapphire What? This Christmas, Edible Cinema will return to London with its immersive cinema experience in special screenings of American comedy “Trading Places”. The special screenings, held in collaboration with Bombay Sapphire gin, will allow guests to enjoy various edible delights whilst watching the film, all matched with Bombay Sapphire cocktails. Tickets from £32. When? 14th, 15th, 21st and 22nd December Where? Aubin Cinema and Electric Cinema How? For more information, see www.ediblecinema.co.uk
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