#WeekInpictures: across London and the Alps
From embassy tasting rooms to Alpine podiums and unfinished dining rooms, this week moved between wine, spirits and places still finding their final shape.
Renais Gin at the French Embassy
Renais Gin found itself poured at the French Embassy after an email that nearly landed in the spam folder. Alex Watson hosted a tasting for the Ambassador and her guests, sharing the Anglo-French roots of the project alongside his father Chris Watson, whose long work with Chablis growers struck an easy chord in a room full of Francophiles.
Ferrari Trento and Lindsey Vonn
Ferrari Trento raised a glass to Lindsey Vonn after her return to World Cup victory in St Moritz. At 41, her win felt less like a comeback than a reminder of muscle memory and willpower. The Trentodoc producer has long kept close company with alpine sport and was ready again when the moment came.
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Harrison Ford for Glenmorangie
Harrison Ford appeared in festive form for Glenmorangie, Santa hat and kilt included. The Christmas message followed his earlier Once Upon a Time in Scotland series and kept the same dry humour.
Sale e Pepe Mare at The Langham
Our last stop was The Langham hotel, Marylebone, for a hard hat drinks party in the bones of Sale e Pepe Mare – the £4m sequel to Sale e Pepe (1974). Cocktails came shaped by the head of marketing for Thesleff Group, Mark Sansom, including a dirty martini shaken over brine ice cubes. Markus Thesleff, CEO, recalled childhood visits to the original Knightsbridge location, noting how founder Toni Corricelli trusted him when presenting sketches for its look, convinced it could hold its own among the strongest rooms in the world. Set for a 9th February opening, he said that “after many mince pies and tea breaks, this new chapter will be ready to carry the spirit of the original forward”, adding “I will keep investing in London because I believe in it.”
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