NETJETS EU VOLUME 10 2019

VOLUME 10
THROWBACK TRIUMPH
The Ferrari F8 Tributo is a
celebration of excellence
SIMPLY THE BEST
An exclusive spirits
firm raises the bar
BALI RECONSIDERED
New and old combine
on the Indonesian isle
THE HIGH LIFE
Mountain properties offer
year-round opportunities
SUBDUED CHIC
Laid-back fashion shines in
an English country house

taking off
NETJETS OWNERS
ARE NOTHING IF
NOT PASSIONATE.
Whether it’s the arts or culture, golf or equestrianism,
the work hard, play hard approach to leisure is nearly
universal. For our NetJets Owner profile in this, our
winter edition of the magazine, it was the opportunity to
create a biodynamic wine estate that enthralled Giorgio
Rossi Cairo, who applied his skills in building global
firms to create a stunning rural retreat in the verdant
hills of Piedmont that not only produces award-winning
bottles but also features an on-site art foundation and a
ten-room hotel.
Oenophilia sits alongside gastronomy and travel
as lifelong passions, and in this edition, we have two
dispatches, on Paris and Bali respectively, that speak
to these as well. From the French capital, we report
on all the latest restaurants, of both the starched-linen
and laid-back variety, that are shining extra bright in
the City of Light. Meanwhile, our piece on the most
charming of Indonesian islands is all about the new
and noteworthy, complete with an on-the-water primer
on vessels, traditional and up-to-date, that are plying
the teeming waters farther afield with exciting new
itineraries that are a must.
Elsewhere in the issue, we test drive the latest Ferrari,
explore an art-filled Scottish retreat, learn about the
world’s most exclusive spirits company and more. We
also dedicate, as always, our opening feature to one of
the most rewarding pursuits: charitable giving. On page
10, we look to the Rahmqvist Foundation, a project by
NetJets owner Leif Rahmqvist that is transforming the
lives of children in South Africa.
Wherever your passions lead you, we wish you a pleasant
journey – and we hope you find inspiration in these pages.
– The Editors
This symbol throughout the magazine denotes the nearest
airport served by NetJets to the story’s subject, with approximate
distances in miles and kilometres, where applicable.
CONTRIBUTORS
JOSH SIMS
The London-based writer
got the lowdown on An
Accidental Orphanage (page
10), in South Africa, where
the Swedish philanthropist
Leif Rahmqvist is making a
difference through education
and vocational training.
ADAM HAY-NICHOLLS
For Last of a Dynasty
(page 36), the motoring
aficionado put the Ferrari
F8 Tributo to the test in Italy
and discovered a raucous,
fitting addition to the Prancing
Horse’s long line of überdesirable
sports cars.
GISELA WILLAMS
Bali is a destination that has
long held a fascination for
travellers, and, as the Berlinbased,
US-born travel writer
reports in Beautiful Bali (page
48), its older attractions more
than match the newer ones.
ALEXANDER LOBRANO
Back on Top (page 60) aptly
describes the burgeoning
Parisian restaurant scene as
enjoyed by our man in the
City of Light, who examines
the latest openings in both fine
and casual dining that set the
French capital apart.
MATTHEW SHAVE
In the hallowed halls of Stoke
Park golf and country club,
the photographer finds the
perfect backdrop to capture
fashions for him and her
that ooze a certain type of
English elegance for
A Cut Above (page 40).
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CONTENTS
MAKING A DIFFERENCE
pages 10-13
A Swedish businessman’s
property venture in South Africa
has taken a philanthropic turn
GREEN VINES
pages 32-34
Italian entrepreneur Giorgio Rossi
Cairo places environmental concerns
at the heart of his Piedmont vineyard
IN THE NEWS
pages 14-22
Graff’s jewel of a retreat, the
fantastic frozen north, must-have
accessories and more
LAST HURRAH
pages 36-38
It may be a throwback in a fastchanging
industry, but the Ferrari F8
Tributo is undoubtedly a masterpiece
NETJETS UPDATE
pages 26-30
An exciting new partnership, Roger
Federer’s masterclass, a pilot in profile
and company-wide information
SUBDUED SOPHISTICATION
pages 40-47
This season’s fashions shimmer
with elegance and finesse in the
most English of country houses
BALI REDISCOVERED
pages 48-56
Far from the madding crowds,
the Indonesian island’s magic
lives on in a handful of spots
A drone image of the
landscape around Logger’s
Lodge in Lapland, page 22
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CULTURAL CALENDAR
pages 58-59
Munch, Matisse and more –
a guide to Europe’s standout
exhibitions in the year ahead
ART OF ARMS
pages 74-81
Iwan and Manuela Wirth integrate
masterworks with local treasures in
their venture into Scottish hospitality
A TASTE OF PARIS
pages 60-64
The French capital’s culinary
credentials are soaring as new
restaurants expand the repertoire
THE LAST WORD
page 82
Tennis legend Novak Djokovic
on what he enjoys in life away
from the court
PEAK PROPERTY
pages 66-69
A slew of mountain residences in
resorts around the world offer more
than just a getaway on the slopes
SIMPLY THE BEST
pages 70-73
The Last Drop only bottles
first-class spirits, which is the
key to its unique success
ERIC BORG
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NetJets, The Magazine
VOLUME 10 – WINTER 2019
FRONT COVER
A polar bear wanders on an Arctic ice
floe (see page 22 for an update from
the frozen north)
Image by Florian Ledoux
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AN ACCIDENTAL
ORPHANAGE
When Swedish businessman Leif Rahmqvist
bought property in South Africa, he didn’t expect
to become such a necessary benefactor
By Josh Sims
What is a Swedish office supplies
businessman in his 70s doing trying
to revamp around 30,000 hectares
of land in South Africa? It has long
been a question asked about Leif Rahmqvist, and it was
one Rahmqvist often asked himself. “At heart, I’m an
adventurer,” he says by way of an answer. “I’ve been lucky
to travel around the world a lot, and it wasn’t long before
I discovered that the African bush offers the biggest sense
of freedom you can get.”
Indeed, when, almost 20 years ago, he decided he
would dial back his responsibilities at Rahmqvist – the
workplace supplies company established by his parents in
Sweden back in 1953, which he then built up to be one
of Europe’s biggest names in that field, and which is now
run by his two sons – it was an opportunity to, as he puts
it, “concentrate on his own interests and be less in service
to the company”. The transition involved a number of
smaller business interests – including real estate and wine
– but little did he expect, at first, that his next step would
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Leif Rahmqvist, previous
page, started his
eponymous foundation
in 2013 and it now
helps local children learn
vocational skills
be perhaps his greatest adventure. Or that, in
a remarkable tale, it would involve tending to
the daily needs of some 150 children.
“Buying all that land in South Africa was a
big decision,” Rahmqvist concedes, “not least
because it was at the time that Mandela was
promising a new, peaceful life in Africa, which
I trusted, even though everyone else [who was
of European ancestry] seemed to be running
back home. I was certainly the only Swede
there trying to buy land, and it wasn’t cheap.”
But it was the beginning of a personal
social and conservation project of a kind that
would, for many, be life-defining. Rahmqvist
consciously wanted a remote plot without
physical boundaries – so the wildlife could
roam free – which ruled out, for example,
most of the estates closer to Johannesburg.
“I wanted somewhere that felt like the real
Africa to me,” he notes, and settled on a
plot around Alldays, a rural town of some
10,000 people in the Limpopo province, a
place with only very basic education and
limited healthcare. Once acquired, he began
to install infrastructure, build waterways and
a number of small houses, aiming to do what
he could with his own company’s money
– as well as that of a few private donors
– to improve standards for local people,
including employing them in various estate
management roles.
“There was never any intent to earn money
from the land,” he says. “It was a place for me,
for friends, for naturalists, for any people who
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“With the orphanage,
I feel I’ve made an actual small
contribution to humanity”
© RAHMQVIST FOUNDATION CENTRE
want to look after the land and the people on
it. It was to be my own little place in nature,
so to speak, to be one of the most amazing
aspects of my life.”
That, at least, was the intention. But it was
not all plain sailing. This being South Africa,
the shadows of race, poverty and corruption
are always looming close by. Other white
landowners in the region, Rahmqvist says,
questioned his presence, having expected
him to buy the land and then retreat to the
city. “I think there was some jealousy, because
suddenly I was the biggest landowner in the
region,” he laughs. Relations were strained:
“Now there’s respect for each other,” he says.
It was in 2013 that things really changed
for Rahmqvist. The insolvent local authority
decided to close the only drop-in centre
for orphans in the area – guardian-less
children was a problem that was rife thanks
to high unemployment, alcohol abuse
and HIV infection, he explains – because,
astonishingly, they wanted to repurpose it as
an office. Rahmqvist stepped in.
“They were basically saying that they
didn’t care about the children,” he says with
exasperation. “So I decided I’d have to build
my own drop-in centre.” Architects were
called in from Sweden and, by the summer
of 2014, the Rahmqvist Foundation home,
with rooms for 30 children, plus facilities
to feed another 150 every day, was up and
running. One might imagine that the local
authority would have been rather pleased
with this free solution to their problem –
not least because, as Rahmqvist stresses, “to
see the children living alone here, abused,
hungry, it’s really a terrible thing.”
But, “because there’s a lot of corruption
in Africa,” he says, “they basically tried to
take over the home’s bank accounts, to take
over the orphanage. Again, this wasn’t with
the interests of the children at heart. It was
a case of saying, ‘You, a white guy from
Sweden, what are you doing here? Why are
you involved in our business?’ They didn’t
understand that I was trying to help.”
Rahmqvist stood his ground, taking
over the running of the orphanage
personally. He hired security guards. And
the local authority backed down. Indeed,
the orphanage rapidly went into a period
of expansion, with Rahmqvist adding
a vocational skills school, luring expert
seamstresses, hairdressers, chefs, bricklayers,
bakers and the like from Sweden to pass on
their skills. To date it has provided some
100 children with certification they can then
take to Johannesburg in search of work, and,
potentially, a very different life to the one
they might otherwise have faced.
It’s also meant a very different later life
for Rahmqvist, now 76, as well. Sure, work
requires that he sometimes has to travel –
for which purposes he became a NetJets
Owner recently, appreciating above all the
opportunity to save time, to work without
distractions while on board, as well as the
security that flying privately affords. But
essentially he is based in South Africa, a long
way from the cooler climes and spick and
span society of Sweden. As a man who has
spent most of his professional life following
shifts in the office environment – most
notably the advent of the computer – now he
benefits from the digital revolution by feeling
free to work anywhere in the world.
“I can be in the middle of Tanzania and
still run my company,” he says. “That said, my
work life now is all about delegation, be that
to a headmaster at the orphanage school or to
my kids back in Sweden. That gives me a lot of
free time, which you need if you want to try to
do many things rather than focus on one. Of
course, work has its satisfactions: the process
of building a business is an interesting one.
But with the orphanage, I feel like I’ve made
an actual small contribution to humanity,
because it’s gone beyond just sending money
to help some or other cause. If I had just one
or the other, I think my life would feel empty.”
When the kids ask of his background,
where this place called Sweden is exactly,
Rahmqvist uses it as a chance to offer a useful
life lesson, which he hopes they take on board.
“When the Rahmqvist business started up,
my parents thought it would always be a
small one, because it started with very little
money,” he tells them. “But, without any
other resources, it slowly grew, from one step
to another, to be one of the biggest businesses
of its kind. The point is that it can be done.
And children need that sense of possibility,
especially if they come from absolutely
nothing.” orphanage.rahmqvist.com
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THE SMART GUIDE
A timely round-up of standout destinations,wellness tips,
objects of desire and must-have accessories
THE BELLE OF
STELLENBOSCH
Jeweller Laurence Graff’s
magnificent South African
estate is highlighted
by its newly opened
Owner’s Villa
Above: one of the bedrooms in the
Owner’s Villa, featuring wall art
by Kenyan artist Cyrus Kabiru; top
right: the view from the villa’s pool
towards Simonsberg Mountain
W
hen it comes to knockout views, Cape Town is a city that has long
been one of the most thoroughly spoiled on the planet. With the
flat-topped majesty of Table Mountain, the soaring peaks of Signal
Hill and Lion’s Head – not to mention the azure-to-navy coloured intersection of
the Indian and Atlantic Oceans – it’s easy to get complacent about the Mother
City’s natural beauty.
And then there is the Delaire Graff Estate. Set just outside the city in the heart
of the wine-growing terroir of Stellenbosch, it’s home to what might be the region’s
premier panorama: a sun-drenched sketch of Table Mountain rises to the west
and a miasma of lofty peaks and the bijou town of Franschhoek sit to the east,
cradling the estate in a cocoon of wonder.
Owner Laurence Graff finds the evenings especially appealing. “The sunsets at
Delaire Graff Estate are breathtaking,” he enthuses. “Looking out from the deck,
an extraordinary orange hue envelops the entire vista, and we endeavoured to
capture this exact shade in the interior design – a prelude to the natural spectacle
each evening.”
The world-renowned, London-born jeweller Graff is the driving force behind the
estate, though it is just one part of his commitment to Africa, which also includes
Facet, the philanthropic foundation he founded to support young people across
the continent.
With an all-but-incomparable collection of contemporary African art, exquisite
lodge accommodation, two outstanding restaurants and nearby golf courses
of the highest calibre, the Graff Delaire Estate has mastered the art of intuitive,
intelligent service that doesn’t overwhelm. Guests are free to soak up the
astonishing beauty of this corner of the Cape with little extras always to hand,
whether it be a perfectly chilled glass of champagne at sundowners or a sunbed
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Clockwise from top: Ndo koussou
bé adatsi, by French-born artist
Alexis Peskine, adorns the fireplace
in the Owner’s Villa living room;
the deck of one of the villa’s
bedrooms; Pleine Pierre by
Swiss sculptor Yves Dana, sits
outside the entrance; the villa’s
sun-drenched decks
by the heated swimming pool after
breakfast.
“Curating the art for the Owner’s
Villa has been a very personal project,”
says Graff. “Among the remarkable
displays of international talent are
pieces by new and established African
artists, demonstrating the immense
wealth of creativity discovered across
Africa and showcased and celebrated
throughout Delaire.”
The Owner’s Villa is the newly
created pinnacle of the estate. The
four-bedroom sanctuary, designed in
a traditional Cape Dutch style, almost
looks as if it is floating above the
vineyards with its gabled gates and
14m swimming pool. French oak-timber
ceilings, custom-made bronze mirrors
and hand-knotted woollen silk rugs
combine to create a sense of perfectly
curated indulgence where the natural
light of the Cape takes centre stage
thanks to the villa’s slatted wooden
shutters, which harness the light and
cast geometric shadows over the rooms.
Add in a private chef, bespokebuilt
wine cellar and dedicated
butler service and you have a
celebration of creativity and quality
that is unsurpassed in the region – and
perhaps all of Africa.
Elsewhere on the estate, the attention
to detail extends to everything from
the wine lounge in the main building,
where you can taste the very finest
vintages from Stellenbosch and
Franschhoek, to the glorious dining
room by award-winning London
designer David Collins, the man behind
the grand-café look of The Wolseley.
Myriad holistic therapies are on
offer at the nearby spa, and the
immense grounds of the estate make for
an arresting visual spectacular, with the
landscaping (which includes more than
300 indigenous plants) all designed
and curated by leading South African
horticulturalist Keith Kirsten.
As polished as the diamonds upon
which Graff made his name, the
Owner’s Villa and the estate upon
which it sits are a truly sublime
testament to how man-made and
natural beauty can coalesce in perfect
harmony. delaire.co.za
– Rob Crossan
© DELAIRE GRAFF ESTATE
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superyacht MY Vittaveli. Let the experienced crew guide
you to secluded powder white beaches and hidden
spots around the atolls, going beyond the beaten path
and discovering your own private Maldives.
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Following a 60-year-old recipe,
SATRYNA tequila is bottled in a
decanter inspired by Mexico’s
Day of the Dead. Available
through the Whisky Exchange.
thewhiskyexchange.com
Eleven speaker drivers and an elegant design
mark BANG & OLUFSEN‘s first soundbar as
an exciting development in home entertainment.
bang-olufsen.com
MULO X HAMILTON
AND HARE’s collaboration
combines the former’s
classic slipper silhouette
with the latter’s soft natural
fabrics. muloshoes.com
ULLOO 42
The creations of designer Lise Abraham and figurative painter Suzanne Currie are at once
functional furniture and artistic gems. Reviving traditional crafts and reimagining existing furniture,
the pieces, such as the Mod Chaise, above, are also influenced by the duo’s roving lifestyles
– Abraham has counted the US, Britain, Denmark, the Seychelles and Switzerland among her
addresses; Currie spent many years in Africa. In fact, the name ULLOO 42 is partially based on
a word from an African dialect for “home”. ulloo42.com
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SHIFTING TIME
The co-founder and CEO of the Timeshifter
app, Mickey Beyer-Clausen, speaks to
Farhad Heydari about vanquishing jet lag
and the science behind it
YOUR APP CLAIMS THAT JET LAG IS HISTORY – IS IT? Timeshifter is not a magic bullet, but
if you follow the advice in the app, it can shift your circadian clock three to five times faster
than normal, eliminating most – if not all – jet lag symptoms. The reviews on the App Store and
Google Play, as well as questionnaires filled out by more than 25,000 users, have been great.
They‘ve all used Timeshifter when they travelled and reported massive positive change.
HOW DID THE TIMESHIFTER APP COME ABOUT? Dr Steven Lockley is a world-renowned
sleep and circadian neuroscientist and Harvard Professor, who has studied circadian
management and jet lag for more than two decades. For more than ten years, he has helped
NASA apply circadian neuroscience to address jet lag and peak performance. For the past
five years, he has also helped Formula 1 drivers and other elite athletes and top CEOs. In
2018, Lockley and I launched the Timeshifter jet lag app together so that every traveller could
get access to the same jet lag plans offered to NASA and Formula 1, but at a fragment of the
cost. With Timeshifter, everyone can be jet lag-free.
WHO IS MOST LIKELY TO BENEFIT FROM THE APP? Every traveller crossing three or more
time zones would benefit from using Timeshifter. We are definitely focusing on the business
traveller, as jet lag really becomes an issue of productivity, safety and health for frequent flyers.
BEYOND THE APP, DO YOU HAVE ANY OTHER TIPS FOR BEATING JET LAG? No. Generic
advice is never a solution for jet lag, and might even be counterproductive. A personalised jet
lag plan, based on a traveller’s sleep pattern, chronotype and itinerary, telling you when to see
light and when to avoid light is the only way to tackle the underlying cause of jet lag, since
light is the most important time cue for resetting your circadian clock. Seeing light or sleeping at
the wrong time can shift your rhythms in the wrong direction, and make your jet lag worse.
YOU’RE A SERIAL ENTREPRENEUR – WHAT’S NEXT IN THE PIPELINE? The platform
we‘ve built for circadian shifting can be reapplied to solve many other problems in many
industries. There is simply so much potential for creating new innovations that can improve our
performance and health, which is what excites me.
To mark its 125th anniversary, BARBOUR
has made subtle updates to some
classics for its Icon Re-Engineered series
– including this Durham waxed jacket.
barbour.com
COURTESY OF THE COMPANIES
Champagne and spirits specialist CLOS19 has
teamed up with Milan-based Dimorestudio to
produce this 1960s-inspired limited-edition bar
cart. clos19.com
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The MW07 PLUS are MASTER & DYNAMIC‘s
latest game-changing wireless earphones,
with ten hours of battery life from full charge.
masterdynamic.com
AESOP PICCADILLY ARCADE
The Melbourne-based skincare brand has an approach to its
packaging that eschews the peripheral and unnecessary for the
straightforward and functional. This is a philosophy mirrored in
its boutiques, but they are no less alluring for such a minimalist
approach. And so it proves in its latest store, designed by
Italian filmmaker Luca Guadagnino, at the entrance to Piccadilly
Arcade on London’s hallowed byway. Two large chunks of
marble form the centrepiece of the store, while black-and-white
diamond tiles and a muted colour scheme exude an understated
glamour that is well suited to its elegant Mayfair surrounds.
aesop.com
LEICA’s SL2 updates the German brand’s first
mirrorless camera with a sleeker design and
more elegant interface. leica.com
Made to match the feeling of road cycling,
TECHNOGYM‘s Bike is the Italian firm’s
most sophisticated home equipment yet.
technogym.com
Soft shades, as in this
mandarin crew-cut T-shirt,
are the hallmark of
FRESCOBOL CARIOCA’s
spring and summer
2020 collection.
frescobolcarioca.com
COURTESY OF THE COMPANIES; GIULIO GHIRARDI (AESOP STORE)
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AT THE TOP OF THE WORLD
For solitude, scenery and superlative skiing, head
toward the Arctic as new opportunities to discover
the frozen north’s white wilderness abound
LOGGER‘S LODGE
Originally designed for up to 16 workmen, this eco-luxe suite has
been totally renovated for just two people and is surrounded in
every direction by spectacularly icy nature. Creature comforts are
not abandoned, though – a wood-fired sauna, outdoor jacuzzi
and private chef among them. loggerslodge.com
Luleå Airport: 56miles/90km
NIEHKU MOUNTAIN VILLA
This 14-room hotel, which sits 241 kilometres
north of the Arctic Circle on the Swedish-
Norwegian border, is within a short
helicopter ride of skiable peaks, while the
in-house tundra-to-table restaurant boasts
a wine cellar with 500 different vintages.
niehku.com
Kiruna Airport: 87miles/140km
SILVERSEA CRUISES
Heading out from Nome, Alaska, and visiting a multitude of destinations on its way to Tromsø,
Norway, Silversea Explorer made an ambitious voyage through the iconic Northeast Passage
earlier this year. The cruise company, which combines small, ice-strengthened explorer
ships with a battalion of experts (including, on this trip, three historians, a marine biologist,
botanist, geologist, ornithologist and professional photographer) aims to conquer the equally
picturesque but harsh Northwest Passage next year. In a similar vein, Australian firm Aurora
has unveiled its first purpose-built expedition vessel, Greg Mortimer, whose patented Ulstein
X-BOW technology is made for polar exploring. silversea.com; auroraexpeditions.com.au
VALDEZ HELI-SKI GUIDES
Advanced skiers seeking to
improve their skills on seriously
steep terrain should head to the
Chugach Mountains in Alaska,
where this outfitter, founded by
a world extreme ski champion,
has a base just a two-minute
flight from the likes of Mont
Dimond. The lodge’s hot tub
provides a welcome respite
from the one-of-a-kind runs.
valdezheliskiguides.com
Valdez Airport: 36miles/58km
ERIC BORG, DAVID CARLIER, MIKE STONER, © SILVERSEA
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PRIVATE
PARADISE
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Greek Island of Zakynthos is an award-winning hideaway offering ultimate
privacy and unique experiences for families and couples alike
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making the 14 Best Hotels for Families in the World for Condé Nast Traveller,
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Nine stunning villas are built amphitheatrically over a secluded
sandy beach and boast private heated pools and stunning views
of the Ionian Sea, creating an escape in the truest sense of the
word. Inside these super-luxe havens, selected Armani/Casa and
Gervasoni furniture add to the laidback glamorous aesthetic;
the divine marble bathrooms are equipped with Bulgari guest
amenities, while cutting-edge technology is represented by Bang &
Olufsen entertainment systems and iMac desktops.
BESPOKE EXPERIENCES
In case you wish to emerge from your private cocoon and the
24-hour in-villa dining service – ideally complementing the
Club House Greek & Mediterranean Restaurant and the Maya
Contemporary Asian Restaurant – an array of luxury experiences
and fun activities awaits. Delicious dining in one of the resort’s
restaurants, private training in the Gym by Technogym, yoga
sessions on the tip of the water, water sports for adults and
children, private yacht excursions to amaze families and couples
alike, or – naturally – a signature zen spa treatment. Awarded
Greece’s Leading Hotel Spa, the Waterfront Spa is situated in
front of the cobalt waters of the Ionian Sea and excels in over
20 therapies inspired by Greek nature. And while parents
unwind under the care of experienced therapists, the staff at
the Kids’ Club oversees children’s entertainment and organises
fun activities.

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NOTES FROM NETJETS
Exclusive Owners’ events, decadent onboard vintages,
behind-the-scenes insights and more
FACING THE ACE
As a warm-up to this year’s Laver Cup in Switzerland, local legend and 20-time Grand Slam winner Roger
Federer held an exclusive tennis clinic for NetJets Owners at the Tennis Club de Genève, host of the annual
Geneva Open. The Owners were able to take to the court with the Swiss master who, at the age of 38,
remains one of the very top players in the world. The warm-up clearly went well as Federer and his fellow
Europeans (who included World No 1 Rafael Nadal) defended their title against the World team, winning
13-11 in an event for which NetJets was the Official Private Aviation Provider.
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Yacht Show (as shown above), Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show and Palm Beach International
Boat Show. VIP access includes private invitations to yacht tours, Northrop & Johnson hospitality areas and
evening cocktail events aboard superyachts. Owners who purchase a yacht through Northrop & Johnson
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© NETJETS (3); ILLUSTRATION: JULIAN RENTZSCH
INSIDE TRACK
Marilyne Borns
NetJets Service Representative
at Nice Côte d’Azur Airport
YOU STARTED AT NETJETS
... after training in the US, I
began at Nice Airport 12 years
ago. My role didn’t really exist
before I started here.
YOUR ROLE AT NETJETS IS ...
to help the passengers, the crew
and the third-party vendors. I get
to work maybe an hour and a half
before the first flight. I contact the
crew to make sure that they have
everything they need and check
that the cabin is clean. About 15
minutes before the flight, I go and
wait outside for my passengers. I
greet them and help them through
and then board the flight. I’ve
been here so long that I tend to
have lots of regular passengers,
so I know their habits. I’ve known
some of their children since they
were babies and I even know
their pets. I’m here to make the
process as smooth as possible.
THE BEST THING ABOUT
YOUR JOB IS ... my role is very
diverse. And I have to deal with
a lot of different topics, which
makes it interesting. No two
days are the same. It’s a very
active job and you have to think
on your feet. Sometimes you’re
looking after three or four flights
at the same time. You also have
to tailor the experience according
to the Owner you have in front of
you, and that makes the job very
interesting. I get a real sense of
achievement. I’ve been here a
long time and I’m still very much
enjoying it.
THE BIGGEST CHALLENGE
YOU FACE IN YOUR ROLE IS
... that the airport is small and
is saturated in summer, and it’s
complicated and congested,
so providing the same sort of
service our clientele expect can
be difficult. Without our best
will, our determination and the
amount of work that we put
behind it, Nice Airport could be
a letdown.
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A NEW ADDITION
NetJets’ partnership with Textron Aviation has been a long and fruitful one, beginning over 30 years ago, with the Cessna
Citation Latitude an integral aircraft in today’s fleet. It’s set to blossom further in the coming years with the introduction of
the Cessna Citation Longitude to NetJets’ US range. A super-midsize jet renowned for having the quietest cabin in its class,
the Longitude carries eight passengers and has a range of up to 6,482km.
BUBBLING AWAY
The onboard champagnes, from Ruinart and Krug, hit all the right notes
A
NetJets flight – be it for business or pleasure – is always
enhanced by the finest food and drink available. And nothing
comes finer than a taste of champagne, enjoyed at altitude. On
NetJets’ flights, of course, only the best will do and the onboard
champagnes of choice, Ruinart and Krug, are firmly in that
bracket. Founded in Reims in 1729, Ruinart (left, top) is the oldest
established champagne house – and is already planning its 300th
anniversary in 2029, with a ten-year countdown of artistic projects.
The maison sits on chalk caves, part of a system that was awarded
Unesco World Heritage status in 2015, and in which the famed
vintages, mostly made from the chardonnay grapes of the Côte des
Blancs and Montagne de Reims, are stored. Krug (left, bottom) is
also located in the fabled city, and though, like Ruinart, it is now
part of the LVMH fold, it maintains a connection to its past. Since
2009, Olivier Krug has been House Director, the sixth generation of
his family to have been involved in the company. The Krug Grande
Cuvée is a blend of more than 120 wines from ten or more different
years, finessed by an at least six-year stay in the maison’s cellars.
And like the Ruinart Blanc de Blancs and Ruinart Rosé, it is a perfect
fit for a superlative onboard experience.
© NETJETS, © RUINART, JENNY ZARINS
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OUR FLEET
The 750 aircraft – a variety of types across four cabin classes – are all outfitted to NetJets’ highest standards.
This issue, we showcase the Cessna Citation Latitude, a midsize cabin jet of consummate class
MIDSIZE CABIN
CESSNA CITATION LATITUDE
Typical flight
London/Baku
Range (distance)
3,155sm /
5,077km
Range (hours)
7,hrs
Speed
495mph/797kph
Passenger capacity
7 (Up to 8 with
belted lavatory)
Cabin height
6ft/1.83m
Cabin width
6.4ft/1.95m
Cabin length
21.75ft/6.63m
NetJets worked extensively with Cessna to design a
midsize aircraft with the amenities of a large cabin
jet combined with the nimble performance of a light
one. The Citation Latitude hosts a range of state-ofthe-art
onboard technology, including Inmarsat’s Swift
Broadband, a satellite-based wifi system accessible
across the globe.
LIGHT CABIN
EMBRAER PHENOM 300
LARGE CABIN
DASSAULT FALCON 2000 E X
Typical flight
London/Berlin
Range (distance)
1,689sm/2,718 km
Range (hours)
4hrs
Speed
495mph/797kph
Passenger capacity
6 (Up to 7 with
belted lavatory)
Cabin height
4.9ft/1.49m
Cabin width
5.1ft/1.55m
Cabin length
17.2ft/5.24m
Typical flight
London/Dubai
Range (distance)
4,260sm/6,855km
Range (hours)
8hrs 45minutes
Speed
528 mph/850 kph
Passenger capacity
10
Cabin height
6.2ft/1.88m
Cabin width
7.7 ft/2.34m
Cabin length
31ft/9.45m
SUPER-MIDSIZE CABIN
BOMBARDIER CHALLENGER 350
LARGE CABIN
BOMBARDIER GLOBAL 6000
Typical flight
London/Riyadh
Range (distance)
3,786sm/6,093km
Range (hours)
7hrs 45mins
Speed
540mph/869 kph
Passenger capacity
9 (up to 10 with belted
lavatory)
Cabin height
6.08ft/1.85m
Cabin width
7.17ft/2.19 m
Cabin length
28.6 ft/8.7m
Typical flight
London/Tokyo
Range (distance)
7,123sm/11,472km
Range (hours)
13hrs 50mins
Speed
560mph/901kph
Passenger capacity
13 (up to 14 using
the crew rest area)
Cabin height
6.25ft/1.9m
Cabin width
8.2ft/2.5m
Cabin length
48.1ft/14.7m
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PILOTS IN PROFILE
Jennifer Allen
Captain on the Bombardier
Challenger 350 fleet
MY FIRST EXPOSURE TO FLYING WAS …
on a commercial flight, at the age of six,
travelling to Tel Aviv on my own to see
my mother (she was working as an actress
over there). To be honest, I was terrified,
but I got over it. I first dreamt about being
a pilot at school, but not much information
(or encouragement) was available from
the careers office. I studied maths and
science-based subjects, hoping it would help
later on.
MY FIRST FLIGHT AT THE CONTROLS …
was a trial flying lesson as part of a college
group trip to a flying club. I wasn’t really
hooked at that stage, but eventually saved
enough cash to start a PPL (private pilot’s
licence) at Biggin Hill. I think I got hooked
on the views from up there … and they’ve
just got better and better as my career
has progressed.
BEFORE JOINING THE NETJETS TEAM,
I WAS … working in Guernsey flying a Saab
340 turboprop aircraft for the local airline,
Aurigny. Before, I had been a Flight Trials
Observer at a flight-testing facility and
a Flight Instructor at a flying club. Thinking
back, I can’t believe there was life before
NetJets! I was sitting at my desk working on
a flight trials report when I received the call
from Aurigny offering me a flying job.
I almost fell off my chair – that was probably
my proudest moment, but it’s on a par
with doing the first flight. NetJets was
quite a shock to the system — a very
different way of operating, especially
compared to a small airline!
ON MY DAYS OFF … I love playing
badminton when I can, going to Ronnie
Scott’s Jazz Club in London and iFlying …
hopefully with a view to skydiving one day!
WITHIN THE NEXT FEW YEARS,
I WOULD LIKE TO … start work on
completely renovating my grandmother’s
Victorian house – certainly within the next year.
Within ten years I’ll be well and truly retired,
perhaps develop more properties and
finally complete my interior design course.
JULIAN RENTZSCH
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THE CONSULTANT
VINTNER
Italian businessman Giorgio Rossi Cairo is putting
the environment first at his Piedmont winery,
where biodynamic methods combine with artistic
experimentation and locavore cuisine
By Ivan Carvalho
I
’m not a collector of wine; I prefer to
enjoy it,” proclaims Giorgio Rossi Cairo
with a hint of a smile as he lifts up a glass
of wine from his La Raia winery. On his
hilltop perch, he admires the view before him
composed of the gentle hills of Gavi in the
south of Italy’s Piedmont region. “Since I was
a child growing up in Milan, my dream was
to have a place in the countryside. A place
not just simply to escape for the weekend
but somewhere where one could be in direct
contact with nature and work the land.”
Having studied aeronautical engineering
at Milan’s Polytechnic University, Rossi
Cairo has taken a rather indirect path to
this country idyll. His early professional life
saw him involved in the design of ports to
accommodate LNG carriers in places as far
away as South Korea. Later, he went to work
for McKinsey as a management consultant
and found himself involved in assisting
businesses – ranging from tyre manufacturers
to telecoms operators and banks – to become
leaner and more profitable.
During his stint in Milan with McKinsey,
where he rose to the position of Senior
Partner, Rossi Cairo recalls a course he
and his colleagues were given by a business
psychologist to understand each employee’s
strengths better. The results turned out to
be a good omen. “The tests were designed
to identify which people were analytical and
which were creative. I was the lone person to
be classified in the middle with equal parts
left-brain [logical] and right-brain [artistic].”
What also made him stand out was his
ability to take risks, such as his move in 1993 to
found Value Partners, a business consultancy
that he still heads today as its Managing
Director. “In Italy, people rarely move from
one job to another unless they are guaranteed
more money. They are worried about job
security. I have an Anglo-Saxon mentality
when it comes to business. I don’t fear failure.
I love to explore new opportunities.”
Following his instincts has proven to
be highly lucrative. Besides building Value
Partners into a multinational consulting
business that counts 200 staff and offices
in Milan, London, Hong Kong, Shanghai
and Rio de Janeiro, in 1999 he founded
Value Team, a company that in a few years
grew from about ten professionals to 3,000
IT specialists, which was sold in 2011 to a
Japanese outfit for €270 million. “I’ve always
found it stimulating to pursue an idea and
create new businesses,” he says in a matter-offact
tone as he nibbles on a slice of prosciutto.
His success in the boardroom has allowed
him now to dedicate time to his greenthumb
interests, which began in earnest
in late 2002 with an initial purchase of 70
hectares in the Gavi wine appellation in the
south of Piedmont, close to Liguria. “To be
honest, I wasn’t terribly familiar with wines
from Gavi, but this wasn’t your typical hobby
investment in wine that so many others often
do. I was looking to develop something
bigger, something that today brings together
viticulture, agriculture, hospitality and art.”
Always open to new ideas, Rossi Cairo
became a proponent of biodynamic farming,
a holistic approach to agriculture first
introduced by Austria’s Rudolf Steiner in
the 1920s and which in recent years has been
adopted by a growing number of vintners
seeking to invest in sustainable practices
in the vineyard. “My English son-in-law
had firsthand experience with the method
as he had lived in a Steiner community on
the outskirts of London,” he explains. “The
philosophy intrigued me immediately with
its ideas about creating harmony in the
vineyard. From a cost perspective, it requires
more investment: to fight fungus growth
conventionally you would spray with pesticides
once, whereas biodynamic farming calls for
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Owner profile
From top: the hotel, Locanda La Raia; Palazzo delle Api,
2018, by Adrien Missika
Previous page: Giorgio Rossi Cairo inside Oak Barrel
Baroque, the second work by Michael Beutler for
Fondazione La Raia
the use of special organic preparations that
need to be applied more often in the vineyard.
Yet in the long run, the model is designed to
give you strong vines and healthier soil.”
The introduction of Steiner’s methods has
seen Rossi Cairo – his farm and winery today
extends across 180 hectares of vineyards,
pastures and forest – invest in raising Fassona
cows, a grey-white breed whose horns
and manure are used to make biodynamic
compost; grow ancient varieties of cereals such
as einkorn wheat; and promote beekeeping to
produce organic honey and ensure a vibrant
biodiversity. In 2017, he enabled others to
enjoy the bucolic setting at a leisurely pace by
introducing Locanda La Raia.
The hotel occupies a once abandoned
structure on the southwest corner of the
property that was previously a country inn
for travellers journeying by horse. After
decades of neglect, Rossi Cairo transformed
the building into upscale accommodations
with ten guestrooms, two apartments as
well as a spa, pool and restaurant overseen
by promising Michelin Star chef Tommaso
Arrigoni. Working with Milan-based
architects, the renovation restored the vaulted
ceilings, exposed original brickwork and
carved out large windows to offer sweeping
views of the estate’s vineyards.
For the hotel’s furnishings, Rossi Cairo,
eager to tap into his creative side, took it upon
himself to oversee the interior design. “My
mother was a painter, so from a young age
I was exposed to art, and living in Italy one
learns to appreciate the man-made beauty
that has been gifted to us by great architects.
I also enjoy spending time browsing for
antiques, so many pieces of furniture in the
hotel are sourced from visits I’ve made to
towns across Piedmont and elsewhere.”
Throughout the interiors, vintage chests
of drawers and other handsome pieces that
date back centuries have been paired with
sophisticated contemporary design from
iconic Italian brands, including chairs from
Driade and light fixtures from FontanaArte.
The eclectic decor in the hotel also
includes Korean watercolours and Japanese
art photography on the walls and a large,
roughly cut board made from aged cedar that
serves as a table in the shop where patrons
can purchase his Gavi vintages, including
the cellar’s award-winning reserve made
from cortese grapes that earned top marks
from leading Italian wine guide Gambero
Rosso. In 2015, he further strengthened his
wine portfolio with the acquisition of Tenuta
Cucco, an organic wine estate in the Langhe
region that produces barolo.
While he enjoys spending time with family
at La Raia, consulting work still beckons as
clients in Trieste, Genoa and elsewhere are in
regular need of his business acumen. Which
is why Rossi Cairo finds his life easier as a
NetJets Owner. “Time is precious, time is a
constraint. Trieste is, unfortunately, not well
connected. Now, same-day business trips
across Europe are manageable.”
More time at home has enabled him to
concentrate on creative initiatives aimed at
showing off the natural beauty on his estate.
At Locanda La Raia, hotel guests are greeted
by an elegant garden created by a French team
of landscape designers who have arranged
rows of rosemary, lavender and other herbs in
the shape of a leaf.
Yet the most eye-catching project
undertaken by Rossi Cairo is the Fondazione
La Raia. Established in 2013 with his wife,
Irene Crocco, who runs contemporary art
gallery Viasaterna, the aim was to launch
a project to encourage artists of different
disciplines to create special one-off works
and exhibits to spotlight the local landscape.
One standout piece is an inverted pyramid
made from local granite that rises out of the
ground and is lined with hundreds of tiny
openings to serve as a sort of fanciful bee
hotel. Dreamed up by French artist Adrien
Missika, this homage to the landscape and
one of nature’s key players is perfectly in
tune with Rossi Cairo’s commitment to
biodynamic principles and protecting our
fragile ecosystems. “The motivation was
to give back to this land, to focus a critical
eye on that which provides us with so much.
After all, this is our most precious resource
and we need to give it our full attention.”
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LAST OF
A DYNASTY

A full-throttled roar and lightning
quickness – the Ferrari F8
Tributo is a masterpiece with
noble bloodlines
By Adam Hay-Nicholls
All the greats have tributes of one
kind or another: rock bands,
wristwatches, haute couture.
Ferrari has gone further by
paying tribute to itself, and it isn’t empty
bombast. The F8 Tributo doffs its cap to
what’s being hailed as the greatest internal
combustion engine known to man.
I put it to the test on Italy’s Varano
circuit, near Parma, under sunshine, rain
and moonlight. The F8’s 3.9l twin-turbo V8
thunders down the straight, the exhausts crack
on the dual-clutch downshift, and as the power
is reapplied and air is forced into the intake
it makes a noise like Satan sucking unleaded
through a straw – as opposed to its normally
aspirated forebear, the 458 Italia, which was
the devil slamming shots. Comparatively,
it’s muted, but it’s 5dB up on the standard
488, helped by an in-exhaust resonator, and
it’s more joyously raucous than McLaren’s
opposite number, the pulchritudinous 720S.
The front end is ravenously bitey. Colossal
downforce and fat 305/30 rubber glue its
710bhp to the road. Zero to 100km/h arrives
in 2.9 seconds, 200km/h in 7.8, and were
Varano big enough we’d be hitting 340km/h
not long thereafter. The figures are a step up
on its outgoing relative, the 488 GTB. In
fact, the paternity test points to the soupedup
488 Pista. It’s got the latter’s engine,
using race-derived lightweight components
with slightly adapted camshafts and valve
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Ferrari has stretched Darwin’s
theory of evolution to the extreme
The Ferrari F8 Tributo graces
the track at the Varano circuit,
near Parma, Italy
timing, and more refinement in areas such as
ride, gearbox and sound insulation. Throttle
response is instant, there’s a total absence of
turbo lag, and there’s ballistic torque right
across the 8,000rpm range. Moreover, it’s
easy to drive and gleefully rewarding.
Handling and control are intuitive and
aided by the latest version of Ferrari’s Side
Slip Angle software and enhanced dynamics
(FDE+), which can be activated on the
shrunken steering wheel’s manettino dial,
giving drivers more confidence on the limit.
For Silicon Valley types, this’ll be their spirit
animal. In this car, code equals lap time.
The styling is a gentle continuation of
what we’ve seen from Ferrari this decade,
with aerodynamics trumping elegance, but it
is aggressively beautiful. The ninja-star wheels
and quad tail lights are carryovers from the
1980s, and the clear polycarbonate louvred
engine cover, designed to extract hot air, is a
direct nod to the epochal F40. Roll up your
sleeves and imagine you’re in Miami Vice.
Ferrari has stretched Darwin’s Theory of
Evolution to the extreme. Magnum PI’s 308
was the Berlinetta bloodline’s starting point,
the prehistoric 255bhp primate. Evolution
finishes with this, the Tributo, standing tall
after 40 years of generational progress. The
328, 348, F355, 360, F430, 458 and 488;
every five years or so, a new and improved
offspring emerges. The furniture hasn’t
moved – two seats propelled by a mid-rearmounted
V8 – yet the performance feels like
millennia of advancement.
The jurors of the International Engine of
the Year Awards bestowed the F8 Tributo’s
F154 powerplant not only best-in-show
honours but announced it as the finest
engine of the last 20 years. But there’s
possibly another reason behind the Tributo
moniker: this is Ferrari’s V8 swansong.
It appears that Maranello isn’t impervious
to external pressures. Horsepower is going
up, but displacement is going down. Hybrid
technology is being used to great effect on its
hypercars, and an all-electric prancing horse
seems inevitable one day. Right now, Ferrari
is in the advanced stages of signing off an
all-new 2.9l twin-turbo V6, with hybrid
tech pushing bhp into the mid-700s. It’ll be
lighter, it’ll be cleaner and less taxable, but
will it have the character?
We must, therefore, cherish the F8
Tributo. No other £200,000 supercar is this
well engineered or this thrilling to drive on
the edge. Yet despite all its innovative parts
and lines of code, it’s old school. It really is
a fitting tribute to everything that’s gone
before, and Ferrari is right to be proud.
Owners should be, too.
© FERRARI
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A CUT
ABOVE
At Stoke Park golf
and country club –
a bastion of English
sophistication – the
nonchalant glamour
of this season’s
alluring fashion and
glittering jewels
finds a fitting home
Photography by Matthew Shave
Styling and Production by Elisa Vallata
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essentials
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country house chic
Him: GIEVES & HAWKES silk jacquard evening jacket, cotton evening shirt and silk bow tie JAEGER-LECOULTRE
Reverso Classic Large Duo Small Seconds with pink-gold case and hand-winding movement; her: DOLCE &
GABBANA draped dress in stretch cotton tulle embellished with brooches on the shoulders CHOPARD white-gold
high jewellery earrings set with emeralds and white diamonds; right hand: CHOPARD Fairmined white-gold Green
Carpet ring set with white diamonds BOODLES platinum Sophie ring set with white diamonds; left hand: HARRY
WINSTON platinum Lotus Diamond ring
Facing page: DIOR toile de Jouy print tulle jumpsuit and skirt and leather belt GRAFF white-gold earrings set with
white diamonds MIKIMOTO multi-row cultured Akoya pearl and diamond necklace; right hand: DAVID MORRIS
white-gold three-row Illusion bracelet set with white diamonds MIKIMOTO cultured white South Sea pearl and
diamond World of Creativity ring; left hand: HARRY WINSTON platinum Secret Cluster bracelet and platinum Lotus
Diamond ring, both set with white diamonds
Previous pages: RALPH & RUSSO silk chiffon off-the-shoulder gown featuring a sweetheart neckline and cape DAVID
MORRIS earrings set with white diamonds and rubies GRAFF platinum and white-gold necklace set with white
diamonds; right hand: HARRY WINSTON platinum Secret Cluster bracelet and platinum Lotus Diamond ring, both set
with white diamonds; left hand: CHOPARD white-gold Precious Lace watch set with white diamonds DAVID MORRIS
white-gold Pine Cone ring set with one ruby and white diamonds
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HAIR: LUKE BENSON @ FRANK; MAKE-UP: JAIME ROSE; MODELS: CAITLYN @ WILHELMINA AND LIAM @ EVOLVE; DIGITAL ASSISTANT: CHANTEL KING; PHOTO ASSISTANT: HARRI GILLAN
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CHANEL wool tweed jacket and trousers DAVID MORRIS five-row Illusion earrings; white diamonds and white-gold flower ring set with one ruby and white diamonds (left hand);
white-gold Pine Cone ring set with one ruby and white diamonds (right hand)
Facing page, him: NEW & LINGWOOD Orange Blurred Paisley unlined silk dressing gown TOD’S wool-blend roll-neck CANALI wool-blend trousers JAEGER-LECOULTRE Master
Ultra Thin Date with pink-gold case and self-winding movement; her: DEREK ROSE full-length silk dressing gown BOODLES platinum Vintage Lace earrings set with blue sapphires
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BEAUTIFUL BALI
The majestic Indonesian island transcends all the
clichés – for those who know where to look
By Gisela Williams
CHRISTIAN HORAN, RIO HELMI
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Below, from top: Uluwatu Surf Villas;
famed restaurant Locavore Ubud
Facing page: a beach at Uluwatu
Previous page, from left: Four
Seasons Resort Bali at Sayan; the
Ibuku Leaf House at Green Village
There is a wonderful word in Balinese for
the anxious feeling of having lost one’s
bearing. If a Balinese person doesn’t
know where they are in relation to the
sacred volcanic mountain of Agung, for example,
they might be described as “paling”.
For the past few years, some long-time
travellers to Bali have complained that the island
has lost its way, that there’s too much traffic and
construction and too many tourists, that the island
itself may have gone a little paling. The truth is,
however, that Bali’s unique spirit is still very much
intact. It’s not Bali that has lost its way, it’s that
many modern-day visitors have ignored what made
the island a desirable destination in the first place.
When it comes to experiencing that Bali – what in
a previous decade we called the “real” Bali – it’s a
matter of orientation, of knowing where to go.
The secret to navigating Bali is to dive into its
landscapes and culture and to avoid the cookiecutter
chain hotels and beach clubs. No one should
fly to Bali just for its beaches, unless, of course, you
are a dedicated surfer. Instead, head to the island’s
heart, Ubud, and the small villages that surround
it, and hike through its emerald-green rice fields
and search out sacred temples. If you must have
some beach time, stay in the places that have a
sense of place and celebrate Bali’s unique culture,
one intricately woven with ancient animistic
threads, sacred communal rituals charged with
dance and art and music, and a Hinduism unique
to the island. What’s new and exciting about Bali
are the projects that are inspired by the Bali of old.
CULINARY CHOPS
There is no better place in Indonesia to eat than
on Bali, a place that over the years has developed
an experimental culinary scene on a par with
almost any major city in Asia. If you’re craving
excellent ceviche, you can find it here – at PICA
SOUTH AMERICAN KITCHEN (picakitchen.
com) in Ubud. There’s breakfast served all day,
along with freshly baked sourdough bread, at
the hipster-friendly PARACHUTE (parachutebali.
com). If it’s an avant-garde, multi-course dessertinspired
dining experience you fancy, book a table
at ROOM 4 DESSERT (room4dessert.com) with
The secret to navigating Bali is
to dive into its landscapes and culture
© ULUWATU SURF VILLAS, © LOCAVORE, TOMMY SCHULTZ; ILLUSTRATION: JULIAN RENTZSCH
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RONALD AKILI
Founder of the Desa
Potato Head
WHAT PART OF THE NEW
POTATO HEAD VILLAGE
EXCITES YOU THE MOST?
Building community around
sustainability and innovation.
We want to share the
things we are passionate
about and keep learning.
Since we started committing
to sustainability we are
picking up a different type
of demographic: world-class
designers and entrepreneurs,
people who share our values.
WHAT ARE YOUR
FAVOURITE SPOTS ON
THE ISLAND? The Oberoi
was one of the first luxury
hotels built in the Legian area
and it is still one of the most
beautiful hotels in Bali. When
I get some time to explore the
island I head to Karangasem
or the east side of Bali.
WHAT MADE YOU PIVOT
YOUR BUSINESS TO MAKE
SUSTAINABILITY CENTRAL
TO ITS MISSION? It was a
day on Kuta Beach about
five years ago. I was there to
surf with my children and we
ended up spending the day
cleaning out the trash in the
water. It was so devastating
that even the tractors brought
in to help clean up couldn’t
get it all. That was it for me.
No turning back.
YOUR PROPERTIES SOURCE
LOCAL CRAFTS WELL.
WHICH ARE TWO YOU
CAN RECOMMEND? We
love Gaya Ceramic and
have collaborated with them
frequently. Much of our indigo
dyed fabric is made by Tarum
Natural Dye in Gianyar.
You can visit if you make an
appointment beforehand.
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JOHN HARDY
Environmentalist
and founder of Bambu
Indah, along with his
wife, Cynthia
WHERE DO YOU FIND
THE OLD BALI? Long
beach walks at sunrise.
Heading to off-the-beatentrack
villages in the rural
mountains. Bike rides
through coconut groves.
WHAT ARE YOUR
FUTURE PLANS FOR
BAMBU INDAH? We are
adding three new living
spaces including a house
nestled in Colombian
bamboo complete with a
freestanding meditation
pod and plunge pool with
an unobstructed river
view, and the Chiara Tree
House from which you
can see the mountains.
WHAT ARE YOUR
FAVOURITE PLACES ON
THE ISLAND? Home! We
love our daily three-hour
walks in the rice fields
across the river. We
love engaging in local
ceremonies. And we will
often head north for the
mountains on motorbikes
and just get lost.
From top: Green Village’s
Ananda House; the Kuno
House at Bambu Indah
Facing page: the Artists
Dinner hosted by Elami & Co
and Maya Kerthyasa
ILLUSTRATION: JULIAN RENTZSCH; STEPHEN JOHNSON, © BAMBU INDAH
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COURTESY MAYA KERTHYASA
its lush, newly expanded gardens. Looking for
innovative farm-to-table and forage-friendly
cuisine? Go directly to LOCAVORE (locavore.
co.id), a world-class restaurant run by a
Dutch-Indonesian duo that was just awarded
Best Restaurant in Indonesia by Asia’s 50 Best.
The most intriguing culinary trend on the
island, however, is a long-overdue celebration
of Indonesian food. An incredibly rich and
diverse repertoire of flavours and tastes that
reflects the complex culture of the country
itself – made up of more than 15,000 islands
– Indonesian fare is having a moment
because it’s healthy and vegetable-friendly.
About six years ago, the Ubud-based writer
and restaurateur Janet DeNeefe, who offers
fantastic market tours and cooking classes
through her restaurant Casa Luna and
Honeymoon Guesthouse, launched Bali’s
first food festival that focused primarily on
Indonesia’s food scene: the UBUD FOOD
FESTIVAL (ubudfoodfestival.com) returns in
mid-April. Some of the newest and most
exciting restaurants and cafes on the island are
Indonesian-inspired such as the KAUM (kaum.
com) restaurant, located in the Desa Potato
Head in Seminyak, and the casual but
ambitious HUJAN LOCALE (hujanlocale.com)
in Ubud, which serves up elevated traditional
dishes such as Sundanese steamed and fried
fish dumplings with chilli peanut sauce.
For a romantic Indonesian meal with some
old-school Bali magic head to TANDJUNG
SARI (tandjungsarihotel.com), a beautiful
resort designed like a Balinese village with
seating under old palm trees illuminated by
lanterns on the beach in Sanur. And worth
the journey to the northeast of the island is a
meal at the foot of Mount Agung surrounded
by rice fields at BALI ASLI (baliasli.com.
au), a restaurant and cooking school run by
Australian Penelope Williams.
HOMES FROM HOME
Bali boasts some of the world’s most
legendarily beautiful resorts – Four Seasons
Sayan, Amandari, Como Shambhala Estate –
but the property that has most captured the
imagination of the experience-seeking next
generation is BAMBU INDAH (bambuindah.
com), an estate created by the former jewellery
designer John Hardy and his wife, Cynthia,
which is perched above a dramatic river gorge
beyond Ubud. Originally made up of recovered
antique teak houses surrounded by gardens
and lily ponds, it has evolved over the years
and spilled down to the river to include several
stand-alone villas of bamboo and copper
that look like giant Art Nouveau bird nests,
conceived by John Hardy’s daughter Elora
and her design studio Ibuku. Elora Hardy has
also designed a village of bamboo villas, one
more ornate and fantastical than the next,
called GREEN VILLAGE (greenvillagebali.com)
located on a jungle ravine between Seminyak
and Ubud – some of the houses are available
to rent through Airbnb.
One of the newest properties to open that
celebrates “Old World” Bali is the CAPELLA
UBUD (capellahotels.com), designed,
without cutting down one single tree, by
the renowned Bill Bensley. A resort on four
hectares of emerald green rice terraces made
up of 23 of the most luxurious and fantastical
tents ever conceived – complete with rock
pools and suspension bridges – each tent
has a theme (such as the Librarian’s and
Cartographer’s tents) and all are lined with
lavish, rich textiles and rare antiques. On
the less developed east side of the island are
several exclusive accommodations which are
highlighted by the VILLA IDANNA (alilahotels.
com), an elegant, intimate estate built by
Idanna Pucci (the niece of the Italian fashion
designer, Emilio) who has had a love affair
with Indonesia since the 1970s, and the very
insidery VILLA CAMPUHAN (villacampuhan.
com), a series of Sumatran-inspired villas with
multi-tiered roofs designed on a palm treelined
stretch of sand by the fêted Bali-based
designer Linda Garland and owned by the
Hollywood director/producer Rob Cohen.
Another cultish property especially popular
with high-end surfers is ULUWATU SURF
VILLAS (uluwatusurfvillas.com), about a dozen
rustic but spacious thatched-roof villas with a
stellar cafe, scattered in lush gardens on a cliff
looking out over one of the island’s best surf
breaks. If you need a party-beach fix head to
the buzzy Seminyak area and book a room
at the just-opened, Rem Koolhaas-designed
hotel that is part of DESA POTATO HEAD
(potatohead.co). More of a village of creatives
and design-lovers than a hotel, the complex
also includes the legendary Potato Head beach
club and Katamama, a modern building made
from locally made bricks, traditionally used for
building Hindu temples, with mid-century
design-inspired interiors.
CULTURE, CRAFT & WELLNESS
Bali is an island of craft, dotted with villages
populated with master artisans who specialise
in everything from mask-carving to jewellery
making. Plan to spend an hour wandering
around the TONYRAKA gallery and cafe
complex (tonyrakaartgallery.com) in the carving
village of Mas, which offers an impressive
selection of tribal art and sculpture sourced
throughout the archipelago. For a modern take
on Balinese craft, make an appointment to
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From left: Cacao House in
Green Village; a delicacy
from Room 4 Dessert
stop by the CRAFT DISTRICT (craftdistrictbali.
com) showroom in Kerobokan. Most of the top
chefs on the island pick up their distinctly local
tableware at GAYA CERAMIC (gayaceramic.
com) outside Ubud, or at KEVALA CERAMICS
(kevalaceramics.com), with at least three
locations on the island. Any expert in textiles
has probably heard about THREADS OF LIFE
(threadsoflife.com), a gallery and NGO that
supports traditional Indonesian batik and
ikat weaving commissioned from around 40
different cooperatives all over the country.
The newest and possibly only true
contemporary art space on the island
is ARTBALI (artbali.co.id) — a pioneering
new industrial-style art space in Nusa
Dua spearheaded by Heri Pemad, the
founder of ARTJOG, Indonesia’s flagship
contemporary art fair. Currently on display
until mid-January is a show of works entitled
Speculative Memories showcasing the works of
32 contemporary artists from Indonesia and
beyond. It’s possible that you might meet one
of the artists at The Dinner Series hosted by
ELAMI & CO (elami.co), a local marketing
and events initiative, with the help of cultural
curator Maya Kerthyasa. The dinners, born of
a nostalgia for the intellectual era that existed
on Bali in the 20th century when it attracted
anthropologists, artists and art students
from around the globe, are held in changing
locations with a different cultural theme each
time. In the past that has meant an open-air
meal in the rice fields at the home and studio
of an artist and ceramicist and included
the exhibition of eco-inflatable sculpture
created by the artist and jewellery designer
Carina Hardy. Elami & Co also organises
retreats that it calls THE CREATIVE REFRESH
(thecreativerefresh.com), a bespoke five- to
ten-day experience that deeply immerses
guests into traditional Balinese culture, from
craftmaking to Hindu rituals.
Bali, specifically the Ubud area, is a major
hub for wellness, attracting some of the
world’s most respected yoga and meditation
teachers and bodywork therapists. Perhaps
two of Bali’s most spectacular spas are
both located outside Ubud: The Sacred
River Spa at FOUR SEASONS RESORT
BALI AT SAYAN (fourseasons.com/sayan)
and COMO SHAMBHALA ESTATE
(comohotels.com), which boasts an openair
spa hidden in one of the world’s most
beautifully landscaped jungle gardens. Just
the views alone, of endless emerald-green rice
terraces, visible from both spas, are as healing
as a Balinese massage treatment.
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ON THE WATER
The wild, far-flung isles of Indonesia are among the most biodiverse
places on Earth – and are now accessible with full creature comforts on
a range of craft, from small explorer ships to traditional phinisi yachts
1 One of the archipelago’s aquatic
phinisi pioneers is SILOLONA
SOJOURNS, founded by the
American expat Patti Seery and
now managed by her son Tresno.
Having brought up her children on
Bali, Seery has deep connections to
places such as Raja Ampat, Flores
and Papua, creating strong ties to the
Asmat and Dani tribes. silolona.com
2 Another early example of a
kitted-out phinisi is the PURNAMA,
offered by the Alila hotel group.
Essentially the world’s poshest pirate
boat, it has four deluxe rooms as
well as a master suite with a private
deck. The interiors are tastefully
designed with Indonesian textiles
and antiques. alilahotels.com
3 The two stunning teak boats built
especially for Aman (which has five
resorts across the country) can be
chartered separately or as a team:
the AMANDIRA, a two-masted
sailing vessel with five cabins, and
the AMANIKAN, a cruiser with
three cabins and excellent diving
facilities. aman.com
4 Perhaps the largest and most
opulent of all, with nine suites
outfitted with rain showers and
enormous beds, four decks
and 900sq m of space, the
beautiful-to-the-last-detail PRANA
BY ATZARÓ was conceived by
the same family behind the lush
bohemian Atzaró estate on Ibiza.
pranabyatzaro.com
5 The laid-back RASCAL VOYAGES
30m phinisi yacht with five spacious
cabins features meals overseen by
the owners of Bali’s popular surferinspired
cafes Milk & Madu and
Watercress, and the captain points
the prow at the most beautiful and
pristine uninhabited beaches on the
archipelago. rascalvoyages.com
6 Watersports and diving
expeditions that go as off the
map as possible – often to the
surreal landscapes of Raja Ampat
– are the speciality of MERIDIAN
ADVENTURE, an invitation-only
travel company that arranges
bespoke journeys for groups
using a flotilla of catamarans.
meridianadventures.com
7 The two-year-old KUDANIL
EXPLORER, a converted offshore
rig support vessel, is for those who
dream of being a true adventurer.
With eight berths, it has the space
to offer abundant sea toys, a
spa cabin and two restaurants,
and though it’s not glam-forward,
its range and stability are
unsurpassed. kudanil.com
8 The latest addition to the
Indo-cruising scene is AQUA
EXPEDITIONS, whose Aqua Blu –
formerly the British naval explorer
HMS Beagle – has 15 individually
bookable suites and itineraries
that centre on exploring eastern
Indonesia over the course of one or
two weeks. aquaexpeditions.com
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FROM THE RENAISSANCE
TO TODAY
Voltage, 1942, by
Dorothea Tanning;
Fantastic Women at
the Schirn Kunsthalle
GIO PONTI
RAPHAEL
MATISSE
Maxxi, Rome;
until 13 April
There may be no individual
more responsible for
the boom in postwar Italian
design than Ponti, who
receives a fittingly large
retrospective 40 years
after his death, featuring
drawings, architectural
models, furniture pieces,
notebooks and much more.
maxxi.art
Rome Fiumicino;
19miles/31km
A Luta
Yanomami,
Claudia
Andujar;
Fondation
Cartier
Scuderie del Quirinale,
Rome; 5 March – 14 June;
National Gallery, London;
3 Oct – 24 Jan 2021
Another Renaissance master
receives his celebration,
a year after the Leonardo
fetes. These twin exhibitions
celebrate the 500th
anniversary of Raphael’s
death. scuderiequirinale.it;
nationalgallery.org.uk
Rome Ciampino Airport:
12miles/20km; London City
Airport: 8miles/13km
Centre Pompidou, Paris;
13 May – 31 Aug
What more is there to say
about the iconic artist?
Quite a bit, it turns out,
as the creative curators at
Pompidou pair works from
across Matisse’s career
with, unusually, literature,
shedding new light on
the French artist on the
occasion of his 150th
birthday. centrepompidou.fr
Paris Le Bourget
10miles/16km
School of Mathematics, Rome, 1932-35,
by Gio Ponti; Maxxi
NAM
JUNE PAIK
Tate Modern, London;
until 9 Feb
The major retrospective for
the South Korean visionary
is touring the globe,
moving on to the Stedelijk
in Amsterdam (14 March
– 23 Aug) as well as the
Museum of Contemporary
Art in Chicago, the
San Francisco Museum
of Modern Art and the
National Gallery of
Singapore. tate.org.uk
London City Airport:
8miles/13km
SHEELA
GOWDA
Lenbachhaus, Munich;
31 March – 26 July
A rare opportunity to see a
solo exhibition of sculptures
and installations by the
Indian artist, who won
this year’s Maria Lassnig
Prize and has previously
exhibited at the Kochi-
Muziris Biennale in 2012,
the Venice Biennale in
2009 and Documenta 12
in Kassel, Germany, in
2007. lenbachhaus.de
Munich International
Airport: 27miles; 43km
© THE ESTATE OF DOROTHEA TANNING/VG BILD-KUNST, BONN 2019, PHOTO: JOCHEN LITTKEMANN, BERLIN; © GIO PONTI ARCHIVES; © CLAUDIA ANDUJAR
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Ten exhibitions of note across Europe in 2020
By Brian Noone
© ROYAL ACADEMY OF ARTS; © ESTATE OF NAM JUNE PAIK; © CENTRE POMPIDOU, MNAM-CCI/GEORGES MEGUERDITCHIAN/DIST. RMN-GP © SUCCESSION H. MATISSE
THE
LONELINESS
OF THE
SOUL
Munch Museum,
Oslo (from spring)
The massive new museum
dedicated to Edvard Munch
in Oslo will open this spring
with an exhibition pairing
British artist Tracey Emin’s
work with the Norwegian
master, who was one of her
most significant inspirations.
The show then travels to
the Royal Academy in
London. munchmuseet.no
Oslo Airport:
30miles/49km
SCHALL
UND
RAUCH
Kunsthaus, Zurich;
24 April – 19 July
The raucous 1920s are
in focus at this sprawling
exhibition, which looks to
Berlin, Paris and Vienna
in one of Europe’s most
artistically fruitful periods.
Dada, Bauhaus, modern
design, Neue Sachlichkeit
– works from a range of
movements are on loan
from both public and
private collections.
kunsthaus.ch
Zurich Airport:
7miles/12km
Marguerite au chat noir, 1910, Henri Matisse; Centre Pompidou
CLAUDIA
ANDUJAR
Fondation Cartier, Paris;
30 Jan – 10 May
Equal parts political
statement and artistic
achievement, this is the
largest-ever exhibition
of the Switzerland-born
photographer who
dedicated more than
five decades of her life
to photographing and
protecting the Yanomami,
one of Brazil’s largest
indigenous groups.
fondationcartier.com
Paris Le Bourget Airport:
15miles/24km
TV Garden, 1974-
1977, Nam June
Paik; Tate Modern
EDWARD
HOPPER
Beyeler Foundation, Basel;
26 Jan – 17 May
For the first time,
the American artist’s
landscapes will be
the centrepiece of
an exhibition, which
brings together both
masterpieces and rarely
seen pictures from across
the globe, offering a new
perspective on Hopper’s
still-relevant interpretation
of modernity.
fondationbeyeler.ch
Basel-Mulhouse Airport:
7miles/12km
It -– didnt stop – I
didnt stop, 2019,
Tracey Emin;
Munch Museum
FANTASTIC
WOMEN
Schirn Kunsthalle, Frankfurt;
13 Feb – 24 May
A wide-ranging exhibition
about the women of
Surrealism – from Frida
Kahlo to Dorothea Tanning
– that includes more than
250 works by 34 women.
The groundbreaking
exhibition, which is the
first major show on the
subject, then moves to the
Louisiana Museum outside
Copenhagen (18 June –
27 Sept). schirn.de
Frankfurt Airport:
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BACK ON TOP
The latest culinary offerings in Paris are hitting
all the right notes, be they nouveau casual
addresses or classic gastronomic menus
By Alexander Lobrano
MARIE-LINE SINA, BENOIT LINERO
Stéphanie Le Quellec’s La Scène
proffers technically impressive
and creative dishes
Facing page: high dining in the Eiffel
Tower’s Le Jules Verne restaurant
Paris has always been a famously
delicious destination, but today it’s
more delectable than ever. A new
generation of spectacularly talented
chefs has introduced a host of new addresses
that, for the most part, eschew formality in
favour of conviviality, while the haute cuisine
temples remain deserving of all the attention
they get, and a set of glam-forward fixtures
has enraptured the creative classes.
As for what’s on the tables, a strong local
penchant for healthy eating is reflected by
the fact that vegetables get star billing on
the menus of many new Parisian restaurants
today, and most chefs are also favouring
sustainable produce on their menus, too,
which means razor shell clams, mussels
and mackerel instead of wild sea bass or
industrially raised salmon. Coddled egg
starters are everywhere, and there is an
increased appreciation of cosmopolitan flair
(fairly new to the French), which means
spices once confined to baking – nutmeg and
mace, for example – are adding unexpected
dash to savoury dishes all over town.
Restaurateur Stéphane Manigold is one
of the best examples of the new culinary
wave. After the success of Substance in the
16th arrondissement, his first eatery, which
has one of the best champagne lists in Paris,
Manigold recently opened CONTRASTE
(contraste.paris), an intimate table near the
Place de la Madeleine in the heart of the city
with beautiful 18th-century mouldings and
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decor by local interior designer Michel Amar.
Chefs Kevin de Poree and Erwan Ledru cook
for a chic crowd of locals and offer a regularly
changing menu of imaginative contemporary
French dishes that include wild mushrooms
with spelt and quince; red mullet with
chicken livers and fennel; mackerel with
lardo di Colonnata and seaweed butter; and
Bellota pork with oysters, sea herbs with
oyster-studded potato puree.
Another chef branching out in the City
of Light is Yannick Alléno, who has just
debuted PAVYLLON (yannick-alleno.com). “I
wanted to create a new restaurant that was
relaxed and intimate, and which would be
a showcase for some of my latest culinary
ideas,” says the Michelin three-star chef
of his third eatery in the Pavillon Ledoyen
(this same location also includes his superb
Michelin one-star sushi bar L’Abysse and
his three-star gastronomic dinner-only space
upstairs). With counter-seating overlooking
an open kitchen in a sunny room enlivened by
the surrounding gardens, this intriguing new
offering, which is open daily, serves an alluring
menu of innovative dishes like spinach soup
with scamorza cheese, nutmeg and roasted
mushrooms; oyster beignet with lovage
granite and pike mousse; sole cooked with vin
jaune, comté and cabbage; and Wagyu beef
stroganoff. Don’t miss the salted caramel ice
cream with double cream, amarena cherries
and candied hazelnuts for dessert.
A kilometre to the northwest, just on the
other side of the Elysée Palace, chef Stéphanie
Le Quellec has launched LA SCÈNE (la-scene.
paris), one of the most exciting tables in Paris
right now with chic contemporary decor and
an open kitchen. After winning two Michelin
stars while cooking at the Prince de Galles
hotel, the new venture involves technically
impeccable and equally creative dishes such as
poached langoustines with buckwheat and a
quenelle of blancmange with the claw meat of
the crustaceans; Scottish grouse with morels
cooked with smoked tea, veal sweetbreads
with roasted cauliflower and harissa; and a
ganache of criollo chocolate from Venezuela
made with olive oil. Le Quellec has a bright
future ahead of her.
Two venerable Left Bank addresses have
bright futures as well, thanks to the recent
injection of new creativity to the kitchens. LES
CLIMATS (lesclimats.fr) has always had a lot of
charm and an stellar wine list, notably a superb
selection of burgundies. Set in a former Belle
Époque residence for telephone operators near
the Musée d’Orsay, with the arrival of new
chef Emmanuel Kouri, it’s become one of the
best restaurants in the neighbourhood. Kouri,
who previously worked with Pierre Gagnaire,
Yannick Alléno and Éric Fréchon, presents a
suave menu that changes seasonally and runs
to dishes like Breton lobster sautéed in butter
with avocado and curry bouillon; ceps with
gnocchi and Beaufort cheese; line-caught wild
sea bass with shellfish and leek garnished with
poutargue; and pickled lemon and passion fruit
sorbet.
The second Left Bank star is even more
familiar: located on the second floor of the
Eiffel Tower, LE JULES VERNE (restaurantstoureiffel.com)
has the best views of Paris
and is one of the city’s most romantic dining
spots, lately improved by an elegant interior
in tones of grey, white, pearl and gold by
Paris-based interior architect Aline Asmar
d’Amman. The new chef, Frédéric Anton,
has three Michelin stars at the excellent Le
Pré Catelan in the Bois de Boulogne and he
has placed Kevin Garcia, his former souschef
from there, in the kitchen at Le Jules
Verne. The evolving menu includes dishes
such as a velvety crème Dubarry – cauliflower
cream served with a flan of baby leeks – and
chicken poached in foie-gras bouillon with
wild mushrooms and an Albufera sauce
(duck foie gras, cognac, white port, madeira,
chicken bouillon and cream).
For people whose Paris is Saint-
Germain-des-Prés or the silk-stocking
8th arrondissement, a trip to LE CHEVAL
D’OR (chevaldorparis.com) in the funky
northeastern 19th arrondissement of the
French capital might seem like visiting a new
city, but this is part of the fun of discovering
brilliant restaurateurs Florent Ciccoli
and Taku Sekine’s latest endeavour: it’s a
diminutive neo-Asian destination that serves
up dishes like clams steamed in lemongrass
broth, weakfish carpaccio with yuzu and
soy sauce, and bao buns filled with crème
pâtissière to a hungry flock of young Parisian
artists and trend-makers.
Similarly far from the city’s gilded
districts is MAISON (maison-sota.com),
which occupies an old warehouse in the
11th arrondissement. Japan-born chef Sota
Atsumi won rave reviews when he was chef
at Clown Bar, and now he’s gone out on his
own with a unique, domestic-scale space
that’s been redesigned by Japanese architect
Tsuyoshi Tane with a lot of wit: for instance,
Clockwise from top left: chef Amandine
Chaignot in front of Pouliche; eggs marinated
in beetroot at Contraste; Assaf Granit, chefowner
of Shabour; Maison, Sota Atsumi’s new
restaurant housed in a former warehouse
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An international palate has been more
prevalent recently in the City of Light
tomettes, traditional French terracotta tiles,
are usually used on floors, but he’s put them
on the walls, which gives this place a lot of
warmth. The dining room here is found in
a mezzanine, and most seats are at a long,
large table d‘hôte in front of the open kitchen
where Atsumi and his team work. The menu
evolves constantly but runs to dishes like
veal tartare with ceps and haddock; roasted
monkfish with squid’s ink; and a luscious
pithiviers – a short-crust pastry torte, filled
with duck, foie gras and spinach and adorned
with quince puree.
Close by, in the hip 10th arrondissement,
chef Amandine Chaignot has unveiled
POULICHE (poulicheparis.com). After working
as executive chef at the Rosewood Hotel in
London and the Hotel Raphael in Paris, her
own restaurant bristles with inventive and
refined market-driven dishes. Vegetables
play a major role here – most of the starters
are vegetarian, including a soup of different
grains; maize tempura; and grilled halloumi
with sage oil. An all-vegetarian dinner menu
is served every Wednesday night. Main
courses include skate wing with broccoletti
and pickled pears; wild duck with cabbage
and chestnuts; and sautéed turnips and ceps
with figs.
In addition to vegetables, an international
palate has been more prevalent recently, and
nowhere is this more evident than COYA
(coyarestaurant.com). After London, Dubai,
Abu Dhabi and Monte Carlo, the Peruvian
institution favoured by beaux monde has
launched a branch in Paris’s Beaupassage,
a tiny Left Bank lane with a gastronomic
vocation. Start your meal with one of its
superb pisco sours and then tuck into dishes
like sea bass ceviche with red onion, sweet
potato and white corn; yellowfin tuna tiradito
with sesame seeds and pickled cucumber; and
arroz Nikkei (rice with sea bass, lime and
chilli). There’s also great people-watching at
this see-and-be-seen place.
Israel-born, Paris-based chef Assaf Granit
had massive success with Balagan, his first
foray in the French capital, and now his
team – Uri Navon, Dan Yosha and Tomer
Lanzman – have a hit on their hands again
with SHABOUR (restaurantshabour.com), a
tiny Israeli-Mediterranean bolthole with an
open kitchen surrounded by a pink marble
counter where guests are served. Its festive,
low-lit, speakeasy-like atmosphere and
superlative cooking, including dishes like
eggs marinated in tea slicked with tahini
and garnished with salmon eggs; gravlax
with horseradish cream; red mullet with
braised fennel; and Wagyu beef with freekeh,
aubergine caramel and girolles, has made it
one of the most sought-after new addresses
in Paris – and an apt example of the city’s
continuing culinary swagger.
The open kitchen at Pavyllon
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PEAK
PROPERTY
SWISS ALPS
At the heart of the Four Valleys, Verbier is
a sophisticated sporting resort for those who
ski hard and play hard. Just a 45-minute
drive from Sion airport, it has a youthful
vibe and easy access to 400 kilometres of
high-altitude, snow-sure runs and off-piste
magic. The town is more a private chalet
than hotel destination, and CHALET SOLMAÏ
(knightfrank.com) is typical of the traditional
stone and timber houses for which the region
is universally recognised. Available to foreign
buyers and within walking distance of the
resort’s nightlife, the sumptuous Solmaï
has unobstructed 300-degree mountain
views from wraparound terraces and picture
windows, plus a sauna and hammam, southfacing
living area and ten bedrooms. Even
closer to the action, steps away from Place
Centrale, the four-bedroom RÉSIDENCE
ALEX (savills.com) is the pick of 13 apartments
in a new complex, opposite the Combins
massif, with its own indoor swimming pool.
A classic low-maintenance fly-in/fly-out
proposition, it would work equally well for
the summer music and e-bike festivals as for
après-ski merriment.
Sion Airport to Verbier: 34miles/54km
WHISTLER
Consistently voted the top ski resort in
North America, Whistler has an average
annual snowfall of nearly 11 metres. Under
two-hours’ drive north of Vancouver on
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residences and contemporary masterpieces:
standout high-altitude homes for wintertime schussing
or summer sojourns
By Peter Swain
SIMON DEVITT
Twin Peaks View, Otago, New Zealand
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The best ski homes work
12 months a year
Canada’s Pacific coastline, the town hosted
several 2010 Winter Olympic events, so
it has a vibrant hospitality and sporting
scene, with an exchange rate Americans
find to their advantage. The contemporary
design of the newly built 2919 HERITAGE
PEAKS (whistler.evrealestate.com) in the
private Kadenwood development speaks to
functionality and comfort, as well as easy
ski-in/ski-out access to the slopes. The
seven bedrooms in the 576sq m layout are
complemented by majestic mountain and
lake views, a temperature-controlled wine
cellar, gym and media room. Buyers looking
for a fully managed option with some rental
income on the side may prefer one of the
three-bedroom FOUR SEASONS PRIVATE
RESIDENCES (realestateinwhistler.com); openplan
layouts and gourmet kitchens perfect for
entertaining, plus a ski concierge, 24-hour
room service, health club and pool round out
the high-spec, low-maintenance package.
SOUTHERN ALPS
Queenstown in Otago on New Zealand’s
South Island has the best skiing in Australasia.
The Remarkables mountain range, Coronet
Peak and Cardrona offer downhill, crosscountry
and heli-skiing, while in summer
there are five impressive golf courses and
the wineries of the Gibbston Valley to
enjoy. TWIN PEAK VIEW (luxuryrealestate.
co.nz) on Lake Wakatipu is a contemporary
interpretation of a traditional mountain lodge
set in spectacular scenery familiar to Lord of the
Rings devotees. The recently completed fourbedroom-suite
residence, built to the highest
environmental standards, sits on 5.7 hectares
a 30-minute drive to the slopes and a dozen
great restaurants. Right on Jack’s Point, a fine
18-holer, the four-bedroom ONE HACKETT
ROAD (nzsothebysrealty.com) is a more modest
affair but ideal holiday home. A three-minute
drive to the Remarkables ski field, its vaulted
ceilings and large windows make for an airy
ambience, the clubhouse is around the corner,
and nearby white-water rafting and bungee
jumping should keep guests entertained in the
southern hemisphere summer. Both properties
are available to foreign buyers.
From top: 294 Draw Drive, Aspen, US; Résidence Alex, Verbier, France
ASPEN
Led by Snowmass, this Colorado resort town
actually has four main ski areas catering to
downhillers of all abilities, making it a perfect
family destination. It also has five-star cuisine,
designer shopping and several world-class
spas, all within a short drive of Aspen airport.
The sumptuous six-bedroom residence at
294 DRAW DRIVE (christiesrealestate.com)
on Red Mountain has generous entertaining
spaces on multiple outside terraces, each with
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a different mountainscape, as well as inside
with a home theatre, wine enclave and large
fireplace to warm the cockles after a day on
the slopes – the Aspen Mountain Ski Resort
is only a short drive away. On a smaller scale,
but still substantial enough for a family
holiday in winter or summer – when the
walking, cycling and horse riding all come
into their own – a three-bedroom condo
like the one at 900 E DURANT AVENUE
(knightfrank.com) in downtown Aspen is a
low-stress option. High ceilings, open plan,
and just three blocks from the gondola, it
would rent in a heartbeat.
DOLOMITES
This dazzling snowcapped region in
northeast Italy combines fine food, effortless
elegance and, in Val Gardena, Cortina and the
Kronplatz, world-class skiing. With Milan to
the southwest and Venice to the southeast,
the most convenient small airport for South
Tyrolean winter sports is Bolzano. The vogue
for hotel and spa facilities on tap is gathering
pace, with the full-service LEFAY WELLNESS
RESIDENCES (savills.com) in Pinzolo, part
of the Madonna di Campiglio ski area, a
good example. The 19 two- to four-bedroom
apartments are separated from the hotel by
a wellness centre featuring thermal baths,
indoor and outdoor heated pools, spa and
gym. A grander entity, a villa in SAN VIGILIO
DI MAREBBE (engelvoelkers.com) is close to
the Kronplatz. This seven-bedroom South
Tyrolean Alpine affair divides into different
apartments, so it could accommodate family
and friends who in the summer can hike and
cycle in the nearby Fanes-Sennes-Braies
nature park – the best ski homes work 12
months a year.
Bolzano Airport to Pinzolo: 71miles/114km; to
Kronplatz: 64miles/103km
VERMONT
The Green Mountain State is famous as
the iconic setting of Bing Crosby’s White
Christmas and, not unrelated, skiing. The
slopes may not compare with the Alps but
they’re family friendly. Sixteen kilometres
from the Spruce Peak ski lifts, 506 NORTH
HILL ROAD (brentlibby.fourseasonssir.
com) in Stowe would suit the old crooner
himself. He’d have loved the rustic-meetsmodern
country design, with hectares of
wood and stone on display in the palatial
reception rooms, and 11 bedrooms in
all – including, a separate guest house
for the band. Two hours south, 40
MOUNTAINSIDE DRIVE (nathanrmastroeni.
fourseasonssir.com) is close to Killington
and Snowdon peaks. Surrounded by
classic New England woodland, the supercomfortable
six-bedroom residence has its
own micro resort with games room, sauna,
gym and slate hot tub room downstairs.
It’s almost impossible not to hear Bing
sing: “May all your Christmases be white.”
Morrisville-Stowe State Airport to Stowe:
7miles/11km
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tasting notes
The Last Drop is the world’s
most exclusive spirits company,
pioneering its own niche as
a family-first dynasty
By Brian Noone
SPIRITS OF
DISTINCTION
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The award-winning Last Drop
56-year-old Blended Scotch Whisky,
introduced in September, is the firm’s
16th release since 2008
Previous page: joint Managing
Directors Beanie Geraedts-Espey,
left, and Rebecca Jago
If it’s not good, we have nowhere to
hide,” says Rebecca Jago one autumnal
day in London, summing up her UKbased
firm’s philosophy in a single,
epigrammatic phrase. She and co-director
Beanie Geraedts-Espey run The Last Drop,
a spirits company exclusively focused on the
top of the market, which puts them in an
unusually precarious position.
Geraedts-Espey, sitting opposite, explains:
“So many other companies, whether distillers
or bottlers, have great whiskies, but they live
or die based on the 12-year-old, or perhaps
the 18-year-old bottles. Their premium
spirits are more of a halo effect. We are
unique in our premium-only position.”
The Last Drop was founded by Jago
and Geraedts-Espey’s fathers in 2008 with
a single, one-of-a-kind mission: to deliver
spirits of the highest quality to passionate
connoisseurs. Over the past 11 years, they
have had only 16 releases, each of which had
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a remarkably low number of bottles, ranging
from as few as 32 to as many as 1,347.
It is a daring concept for the notoriously
fickle drinks industry – and one that proved
its success in 2016 when the firm was
acquired by Sazerac, the large American
spirits conglomerate. Geraedts-Espey and
Jago continue to retain full creative control,
but they appreciate the opportunity to lay
down stock for future bottlings, a luxury
their fathers did not have in the early years,
as Jago explains: “James [Espey] effectively
bankrolled the first release and there was no
question of doing a second release until they
had enough cash.”
James Espey, who remains active in the
firm, and Tom Jago, who passed away last
year, encouraged their daughters to join
the company in 2014, turning what had
been extraordinary individual careers into a
family dynasty. James and Tom spent decades
working across the spirits industry, and their
successes are legendary: Malibu rum, Baileys
Irish Cream, Johnnie Walker Blue Label,
Chivas Regal 18. But those projects were all
for other companies – and they were often
as much about marketing as they were the
liquid in the bottle.
The Last Drop, their first solo project,
turned that formula on its head: the liquid
was the only thing that mattered. In the
mid-2000s, they started canvassing their
acquaintances for old casks that were
languishing in obscurity, either because the
owner didn’t want or couldn’t afford to market
it in such a small quantity. It took years to
find the right whisky – and that became their
first release, The Last Drop 1960 Blended
Scotch Whisky.
The 15 releases since then have primarily
been whiskies, but they have also included
three cognacs, a bourbon and a duo of ports
(from 1870 and 1970). It’s a range that
appeals to connoisseurs of all types, and not
just the amateur variety: there are glowing
tasting notes from world-renowned experts
( Jancis Robinson loved the port, Charles
MacLean effused about a 1968 single malt) as
well as awards aplenty, including for the most
recent release, a 56-year-old with 732 bottles,
which earned the title of Best Blended Scotch
Whisky (26-50 years) in the industry-leading
tome Jim Murray’s Whisky Bible 2020.
The bottlings are available, at the moment,
only from select retailers round the globe
(consult the firm’s website for a list), but a
number of the clients have gone on the brand’s
full “journey of discovery”, as Geraedts-Espey
calls it, purchasing every single release. “One
of our customers,” Geraedts-Espey says with
a smile, “has planned out which events he’s
going to open a bottle for: his daughter’s 21st
birthday, a milestone anniversary and so on.
It’s such a joy for us to have built such strong
relationships.”
These are relationships, she explains, that
are “built on trust”. Clients trust that the
brand will stay true to its principles: namely,
that it will always put the quality of the spirit
first. “Our criteria are that it is old and rare
and fresh and delicious,” says Jago. “Every
spirit must meet all of those four.”
The vetting process is complex and includes
industry experts as well as a final tasting with
the full Last Drop team, where they confirm
the spirit’s quality – or disconfirm it. They
reject around 95% of the spirits they seriously
consider, and sometimes there is heartbreak
in the room, says Jago. “The last work trip my
father and I took together was to Cognac,”
she says. “We were introduced to a man who
had a family collection to sell. As we tasted
barrels from 1906 and 1917 I was completely
certain we had found our next release. But
we had to bring a sample back to London to
taste; we never bottle anything because of a
name or an age.”
Geraedts-Espey interjects: “Bearing in
mind this was 2016 and the next release
was going to be 2017, so it would have been
amazing: 100 years on, a family story.”
“But we tasted it, and it wasn’t very nice,”
Jago continues. “The disappointment was
palpable.”
“Even now,” confirms Geraedts-Espey
with a sigh.
It’s precisely this intense, personal
dedication that connoisseurs have come
to treasure, but it’s not the only thing:
the prices are, given the age of the spirits,
exceptionally reasonable. “Value for money
is really important for us,” says Geraedts-
Espey, “which is why our price point is
nowhere near the £20,000 or £30,000 mark
of some other brands.”
The women are aware of the particularly
buoyant market for old whiskies, but they
insist that “spirits are designed to be drunk,
not locked up and resold for twice what you
paid for it,” as Jago puts it.
“Our bottlings are like any collectible,”
Geraedts-Espey continues. “Buy them
because you love them. If you need to sell
them, or want to, fine – chances are you’ll
make a little money. But The Last Drop is
not an investment vehicle.”
Their boldness in this respect is admirable
for its integrity and it rings true to the firm’s
– and their fathers’ – principles. “The hero
is inside the bottle,” James Espey has said
repeatedly. And for The Last Drop it always
will be. lastdropdistillers.com
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inside view
More than a hotel, The Fife
Arms in rural Scotland is a new
vision, led by dynamic gallerists
Iwan and Manuela Wirth,
of how to integrate art into
our lives
Photography by Sim Canetty-Clarke
ARMED
WITH ART

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The Fife Arms is further evidence, if any were needed, that Iwan
and Manuela Wirth are changing the art world with every new
opening. The power couple behind Hauser & Wirth, one of
the globe’s most influential private art galleries, are extending their
reach far, far beyond the white cube, particularly through Artfarm,
their hospitality business. The Scottish hotel, which opened earlier
this year, is a testament to the scope of their vision: more than
14,000 individual pieces adorn the property, with each of the
46 rooms decorated according to its own theme. Art becomes,
in this Highland hideaway, not a spotlit showcase but a constant
companion and an able match for the natural beauty that awaits
outside in the Aberdeenshire wilds (guests’ preferred activities
include walks in the nearby Cairngorms National Park and salmon
fishing in the adjacent River Dee). On-site masterpieces range from
portraits by Lucian Freud and Picasso to site specific commissions
from contemporary art stars such as Guillermo Kuitca and Zhang
Enli – joined by an indulgent spa, wood-fired kitchen and amply
stocked bar (180 whiskies and counting). The Artfarm stable
includes spaces as diverse as the Manuela restaurant in the Arts
District of Los Angeles, the bucolic arts centre in rural Somerset.
Like Fife Arms, they all offer immersive experiences where art is
integrated more fully with life – and once you stay for a night or
two, it’s hard not to be persuaded that this is how it should be.
thefifearms.com
Opening page: Fife Arms owners Iwan and Manuela Wirth stand with their canine companions in front of a vast carved
chimneypiece depicting Scottish poet Robert Burns and scenes from his writing
Previous spread: The Drawing Room ceiling has been covered with Chinese artist Zhang Enli’s mural Ancient Quartz (2018),
while the walls feature a Glen Check tweed pattern designed by local artisan Araminta Campbell
Opposite: a side staircase adorned with pieces of taxidermy and images of the natural world
Following page: Louise Bourgeois’ massive Spider (1994), which sits in the inner courtyard, is one of the first of the pieces
from the French artist’s long-running series
Final page: the antler chandelier in The Fog House, a private dining room, features more than 500 stag antlers, all sourced
by Gareth Guy, who owns the local shop McLean of Braemar
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in conversation with
TRAVEL
Sun-worshipper or thrill-seeker?
I am always a sun-worshipper
since it is the main source of life
energy and force. Ideally, I would
have a mix between mountains
and sea. I love being active in
the first part of the day and then
relaxing and unwinding later.
I feel like our real home is always
going to be Mother Nature,
so that’s where I feel at my best.
GOURMET
Top names or hidden gems?
I am all about locally grown,
organic food. I love visiting local
farmers markets and bio shops. I
truly believe in the power of whole
food that is grown locally with
love and quality. Bio-farming is our
base that we need to go back
to in order to reach optimal health.
ARTS
Still life or live performance?
I usually like seeing live
performances because they bring
out the best from the artist. I love
theatre as it’s intimate and allows
an artist to be interactive with
a crowd. I also like interactive
museums where through advanced
technology you can relive some
art pieces or go back in time.
ENTERTAINMENT
Good book or big screen?
I do love reading books and my
wife has a great library, and
holds a “book club” at home
where lots of inspiring knowledge
is transferred. Writing a diary
is a big thing for us at home and
we truly believe in the superpower
that journalling holds.
NOVAK DJOKOVIC
The legendary tennis star and NetJets
Ambassador on life away from the court
FUTURE PLANS
Commentary box or coaching?
Coaching and various forms
of mentoring. I like making a
difference on the court. I can see
me implementing my philosophy in
one tennis academy system in the
future and transferring my passion
and knowledge of the game.
JULIAN RENTZSCH
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over the best of La Zagaleta, including the greenery of its
lush valleys, woodland and a particularly scenic section
of golf course. This property offers the utmost comfort,
style and refinement underlined by beauty and a unique
sense of wellbeing.
The villa embodies a contemporary sense of sophistication
and design, bringing evocative Mediterranean design into
the modern era and blending the best of both worlds.
The home is rich in gorgeous aesthetic details, both inside
and in terms of the architecture, regardless of whether
you find yourself in one of the 6 luxuriant bedroom
suites, the entertainment area or the pampering modern
spa with heated indoor pool.
Its sleek and elegant exterior perfectly matches the
tasteful opulence of the spacious interiors, with delightful
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