speaking of bargains, while naples is expensive, at this year's >
http://www.departures.com/luxury-lif...g-top-bordeaux (an example of coverage)
was an additional $2500pp on top of $4250pp
not sure if they do that kind of thing every year
Château Haut-Brion and Château La Mission Haut-Brion...vintages to be poured for each estate were 2000, 1990, 1989, 1982 and 1961 - and even the prince seemed slightly in awe as he unveiled the ten wines for an audience of 40 at the Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort in Naples, Florida. “I’ve never done a tasting like this,” the prince [of Luxembourg] who’s 43, said candidly. “It’s exceptional. Being in front of these bottles is like being in front of the Grand Canyon. Truly awesome.”
so only 40 tickets sold - from some of the original PR >
C’est Magique Honored Vintner event is limited to 70 guests
http://www.departures.com/slideshows...top-bordeaux/8
1959 Haut-Brion Surprise! At the lunch after the tasting, we were treated to some previously unbilled wines, including this beauty.
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new festival with major wine >
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...l#post22489219
some major wine dinners >
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/ameri...er-daniel.html