We Love New Things
28 July 2009
Indulgent wine tasting weekends
Enthusiastic oenophiles, we're particularly excited to have discovered the Love Vineyards wine tasting weekends. Kicking off with a Brunello weekend at La Bandita in Tuscany, the two days will pass in a whirl of long lunches, 7 course tasting dinners and gentle wine education including a vineyard tour and Brunello masterclass. A second weekend at La Villa in Piedmont, is along the same lines but with a focus on Barolo and the added pleasure of truffles.
Both hotels have just a few rooms, so these are small scale, personalised events, run by Sonia (formerly Hg2's updater in Marrakech, so we can vouch for her excellent taste). To book, please contact Sonia directly on sonia@lovevineyards.co.uk.
Mention Hg2 when you book to receive a free bottle of Barolo or champagne at the Piedmont event and a free bottle of Brunello at the Tuscan event.
19 May 2009
Polo in the Park
The thunder of hooves, taut sinews and a general air of louche glamour. What's not to love about a little polo? And if it can be enjoyed without having to flog out of town, so much the better. Enter the first World Polo Series, which will see the polo world descending on Fulham's Hurlingham Park for 2 days of matches and the essential Players After Party. You can buy grandstand tickets, or opt for the various packages which include lunch at the lovely Hurlingham Club, a polo lession and entrance to the party.
As serial Hg2 author Charlie Froggatt is one of the organisers, World Polo are offering Hg2 members a 10% discount on the packages. Call him on +44 20 7936 5221 for more details.
11 May 2009
Bookstore guide
What greater pleasure can there be than to stretch out by the roof-top pool or park yourself at a café in a shady corner of an old town square and while away a few hours with a good book? Sonja and Ivan have created a wonderful resource of European English Language bookshops. It is by no means exhaustive, and please do email them with any additions you may have stumbled across on your own travels, but it is a great place to start when you’re on the road and in need of a papery fix.