Who? Harrods
What? Fans of Sauternes will need to dig deep for the latest acquisition by Harrods. The department store is selling a 109 bottle collection of Château d’Yquem, which includes every available vintage from 1890 to 2009, in its wine shop. Priced at £1million.
When? Available now
Where? Exclusively at Harrods, 87-135 Brompton Road London SW1X 7XL
How? Purchase in store
Who? Element 29 What? Element 29, a British made vodka named after the 29th element in the periodic table, copper, has recently launched. The vodka is designed to be refillable via a12 bottle refill reservoir and claims to reduce packaging by 95%, cutting transported weight by 45% and transported volume by 63% and completely avoids the carbon costs of producing and recycling glass. When? Available now Where? Stockist list available on www.element29vodka.com How? Visit website for more information
Who? The Rivoli Bar at The Ritz London What? The Rivoli Bar has launched a collection of classic cocktails created with rare spirits from the 1940s to the 1980s. There are seven cocktails on the Vintage Cocktail menu including ‘Brooklyn’, ‘El Presidente’, ‘Negroni’, ‘Old Fashioned’, ‘Rob Roy’, ‘Rusty Nail’ and a ‘Sazerac’. Prices range from £90 to £250 per cocktail. When? Available now Where? The Ritz London, 150 Piccadilly, London W1J 9BR How? For more information, please visit www.theritzlondon.com
Who? Matthew Jukes What? Daily Mail wine columnist Matthew Jukes has recently published a coffee-table book, “Quintessentially’s 100 Most Iconic Wine Estates”. The book, published by Quintessentially Publishing, gives an insight into the world’s most desirable and prestigious wines accompanied by beautiful photographs and heartfelt narrative. Priced at £35. When? Available now Where? Available in store and online How? Purchase at Amazon
Who? Belmond What? For guests travelling aboard the Belmond Afloat in France barges in Burgundy this year, Blemond has launched a new Wine Academy program. The new offering gives guests the opportunity to explore the Burgundy wine region on tailor-made itineraries while enjoying a luxury canal cruise. A week’s private charter starts from £26,400 on an all-inclusive basis. Wine Academy is available for an additional £700 per person. When? 29th March to 18th October 2015 Where? Departure varies according to itinerary How? For more information, see www.belmond.com
Who? Champagne Laurent-Perrier and William Curley What? Chocolatier William Curley has collaborated with Champagne Laurent-Perrier to create champagne truffles exclusively for Harrods. Award-winning chocolatier William Curley has crafted this classic truffle using Amedei Toscano 70% and Laurent-Perrier Brut champagne. Gift sets contain a bottle of Laurent-Perrier Brut champagne, as well as a box of the truffles, and are priced at £52. When? Available now Where? Harrods, 87 – 135 Brompton Road, London SW1X 7XL How? Purchase in store
Who? Canvas Bar What? Canvas Bar has a sort of late night vibe. Perhaps it’s the dim lighting and pumping music, which surprisingly allows conversations. Perhaps it’s the DJ booth, seemingly ready to go. Or perhaps it’s because it doesn’t really start getting busy until 10pm. Either way, it’s probably not where you’d expect to find a gallery. But there is one. The walls in Canvas are decorated by a rotating gallery from local artists, which, if you like, you could buy. Most people go for the cocktails though, which are divided into seven different categories. Upcycled is a good category to try but it could be fun, as the…
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