Luxury Hotelier - June 2008 - (Page 10)

10| Inform Openings Four Seasons Hotel Mumbai is the company’s first property on the Indian subcontinent and introduces a significant change in design and concept to the city’s luxury hotel market. Rather than characterizing the colonial history of the city’s past, the Four Seasons celebrates India’s new global aspirations. The hotel is centrally located in the emerging Worli district, which links North and South Mumbai. It overlooks the Mahalaxmi Race Course and the Arabian Sea and is equidistant from the Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport and the financial district of Nariman Point. W Hotels Worldwide marked its entry into Europe with the grand opening of W Istanbul. Owned by Akaretler Otel Isletmeciligi ve Turizm A.S., W Istanbul will serve as the centerpiece of the Ottoman Row Houses, one of the most significant renovation projects ever completed and opened for public use in Turkey. W Istanbul features 134 luxurious guest rooms, including 26 suites, the signature W Living Room experience, Chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten’s Spice Market restaurant and a signature spa. Shanghai is home to the recently opened Hyatt on the Bund, located in the Puxi District to the west of the Huang Pu River and residing directly on the Bund. The hotel features 631 guest rooms and suites and a full service spa. Try these standout seasonal wines Switzerland’s Park Hotel Weggis houses one of the largest wine collections in the country, with 2,600 premier wine labels and approximately 50,000 bottles, including absolute rarities, all housed in its authentic Vinothek wine cellar. Sommelier Christian Bock suggests the following whites: Sauvignon Blanc 2006, Irene Grünenfelder, Graubünden; Humagne Blanche 2007, Domaine Monzuettes, Wallis; and Chardonnay 2006, Gantenbein, Graubünden. For reds, Mr. Bock recommends Pinot Noir “Churer Rheintal” 2005, Mattmann, Graubünden; Castello Luigi Rosso 2000, Tessin; and Syrah “Osami” 2003, Didier Joris, Wallis. Here are three more top sommeliers’ insights as to the best seasonal wines. (stainless steel fermentation) but with a soft creamy finish (neutral oak aging), this wine is perfect as an aperitif with summer salads or just for something refreshing to drink. Rose petals, spice and a hint of raspberry. 2006 Haven’s Albarino, Carneros-Napa Valley | Floral nose with a little pear and lychee on the palette, the wine displays a mineral quality. Great with seafood. 2005 Domaine du Vieux Telegraphe “Telegramme” Chateauneuf du Pape (mostly Grenache & Mourvedre) | Fresh berry and cherry with a ‘mineral-ly’ quality, doesn’t weigh down the palette and pairs very well with lighter foods and bar-b-que. The Belvedere Restaurant at The Peninsula Beverly Hills David Jones, sommelier Bollinger “Special Cuvée” Nonvintage Champagne | Nicely chilled, this non-vintage champagne always works in the warmer months. Rosé of Pinotage | Made by Delheim from Stellenbosch, South Africa, this wine has a little more body. This is a dry Rosé with lovely strawberry notes. Honig Late-Harvest Sauvignon Blanc | This honeyed wine is made by a familyowned winery. For a decadent finish to a light meal, this is an ice cold dessert wine from Rutherford in the heart of Napa Valley hits the spot. The River House Restaurant at The Inn at Palmetto Bluff Jason Carlen, sommelier 2005 Ceretto Arneis “Blange” Langhe-Alba | Fun choice of white that will surely delight, with notes of pear, apples, lemon rind and a hint of almond. This is a great conversational wine with a stunning label. 2006 Jermann Pinot Grigio Friuli | Ground breaking pinot grigio with soft, sweet fruit and beautiful aromatics. This is like no other pinot grigio. 2004 Chateau Musar Rosé Lebanon | This wine will seduce you with a rich, round palette of strawberry, cherry and chocolate. The Lakehouse Restaurant at Calistoga Ranch (Napa Valley) Dave Elze, sommelier 2007 Kosta-Browne Rosé of Pinot Noir, Sonoma Coast | Light and crisp Luxury Hotelier | June 2008 | www.LuxuryHotelier.com http://www.LuxuryHotelier.com

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