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“Perfect 100” Rated Chateaux La Clusiere and Le Pin Up for Auction

By Alex Neely • May 10th, 2010 • Category: News & Noteworthy, Oenology

The Union League Club of Chicago will host the next Edward Roberts International, where this year’s standout will be six bottles that have “perfect 100” ratings.



Bombay Sapphire & Sotheby’s to Auction $25,000 Martini Glass

By Alex Neely • May 10th, 2010 • Category: News & Noteworthy, Oenology

On May 11,2010 Sotheby’s, in conjunction with Bombay Sapphire – the British gin distillery – will hold a charity auction to raise funds for cancer research, at the coffee house of the Palazzo Colonna in Rome.



Glenfiddich 73 Y.O. Speyside Whiskey to Fetch £20,000

By Alex Neely • May 7th, 2010 • Category: News & Noteworthy, Oenology

On June 16th in Edinburgh, Scotland, a rare 73-year old bottle of Glenfiddich Speyside whiskey is expected to fetch £20,000.



Sotheby’s Wine Auction Features HK$1,000,000 Dom Pérignon Rosé Œnothèque

By Alex Neely • May 6th, 2010 • Category: News & Noteworthy, Oenology

Sotheby’s Hong Kong was delighted to announce a rare addition to their May 21st wine auction – Dom Pérignon Rosé Œnothèque.



Mercedes-Benz Style Helicopter Unveiled at EBACE

By Alex Neely • May 5th, 2010 • Category: Aviation, News & Noteworthy

The European Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (EBACE) began its first day in style when Eurocopter unveiled the new EC145 helicopter that was developed by Mercedes-Benz.



McTear’s Largest Whiskey Sale to Auction Rare £14,000 Macallan

By Alex Neely • May 4th, 2010 • Category: News & Noteworthy, Oenology

On Wednesday, May 5th in Glasgow, Scotland, McTear’s will hold their largest whiskey auction of the year, with more than 700 lots of rare and exclusive, collectible whiskeys. Highlighting this special event, McTear’s will offer the exceptional 50-year-old Macallan single malt.



Interview with Geoffrey Kent, Co-Founder of Abercrombie & Kent

By Alex Neely • May 4th, 2010 • Category: Featured

Born on safari in Zambia, Geoffrey Kent’s life seemed destined for travel. So, it came as no surprise when Kent co-founded Abercrombie & Kent with his parents in 1962. Since then, Abercrombie & Kent has become the premier company for bespoke luxury travel. Affluent Page Magazine had the pleasure of catching up with Mr. Kent [...]



Giorgio Armani Opens New Hotel in Dubai

By Alex Neely • Apr 30th, 2010 • Category: News & Noteworthy, Travel

Iconic designer Giorgio Armani has officially opened the doors to the Armani Hotel Dubai in the world’s tallest building, the Burj Khalifa.



Premier Firearms to Auction $50,000 Henry Lever Action Rifle

By Alex Neely • Apr 29th, 2010 • Category: Collect, News & Noteworthy

On May 1st, Premier Firearms is set to auction off one of weaponry’s rarest items: an Engraved New Haven Arms Henry Lever Action Rifle for an estimated $50,000.



Hawker Beechcraft To Unveil New King Airs At EBACE

By Alex Neely • Apr 28th, 2010 • Category: Aviation, News & Noteworthy

For the first time in the organization’s history, Hawker Beechcraft Corporation announced that they will display their entire commercial product lineup at this year’s European Business Aviation Convention and Exhibition (EBACE) from May 4-6.