CRAZY PIZZA PORTO CERVO OPENING FRIDAY 9TH OF JULY
We’re setting sail for the shores of Porto Cervo!
The sunny seaside and glimmering waters was too much to resist so we found a new home with stunning panorama and we can’t wait to share it with you!
You’ll find all the telltale signs of Crazy Pizza, from our hand-crafted mozzarella to our signature light and crisp dough, along with our extensively curated wine list and crafted cocktails. If you were wondering the best way to enjoy it, did we mention our terrace overlooking the marina?
We can’t wait to share this space with you so follow @crazypizza.portocervo to keep yourself updated.
See you soon!
For bookings and more information please call us on +39 0789 92041 or email us at portocervo@crazypizza.com
Our New Platinum Partner Edmond de Rothschild (Monaco) is a Conviction-Driven Investment House Founded on the Belief that Wealth Should be Harnessed to Build the World of Tomorrow
EDMOND DE ROTHSCHILD (MONACO)
We welcome Edmond de Rothschild (Monaco) - a conviction-driven investment house founded on the belief that wealth should be harnessed to build the world of tomorrow.
“As a family-owned Group, our independence enables us to take the long view, to invest alongside our clients and to create brand new financial solutions.
This approach has helped us become a key international player in private banking and asset management as well as corporate finance, real estate and private equity.
Our conviction-driven investment house is also one of the pillars of a wider ecosystem of entrepreneurial, philanthropic and sporting activities that make our mission to be bold builders of the future an authentic one.
Our Group is growing and will continue to grow while preserving the values of our family, which has always staked its name on the service we provide to each and every client.”
Ariane and Benjamin de Rothschild
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EDMOND DE ROTHSCHILD (MONACO)
Les Terrasses
2 avenue de Monte Carlo
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98006 Monaco Cedex
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Vivanova People - An Interview with the Creator of Villa Monaco and Serial Entrepreneur Jessica Stockmann and Daughter Nisha Stockmann
Both Jessica and Nisha Stockmann are incredible women, bound by blood and the strong belief in working hard to achieve greatness. Our Platinum Partner Villa Monaco is the Principality’s neighbour and the brainchild of Jessica Stockmann, a rare property of 4,000 sqm overlooking the Mediterranean Sea. Club Vivanova interviews both Jessica and Nisha to find out more about the passion and drive behind their success.
Jessica Stockmann - could you describe why and how you created and developed Villa Monaco.
Originally I built the Villa for myself meaning my children and my parents and my friends. I wanted to create a holiday hideaway where 3 generations get together, feel at home and spend quality time together. We celebrated many parties and had so many friends staying with us. Constantly a full house but with good vibes only. More and more often I was asked if I could rent Villa Monaco for special occasions or to my celebrity friends who wanted to hide from the paparazzi and just feel good energy and the vibes at our home and that was the beginning of Villa Monaco as 5* luxury hideaway.
Tell us something about you and the motivation behind your successful career.
When I am motivated to create something special, nothing can stop me. I am full of ideas and enjoy the creative ride and am blessed that I am not scared to take risks. If you believe in something then it doesn’t feel risky it only feels right. And if the willpower is big enough then a week of 72 hours of work does not feel wrong. On the contrary, it makes you feel better and you gloom like a flower who suddenly got more sun and more fertilizer than ever before.
What would you suggest to a young woman planning an international career, some tips and advice.
Think outside of the box. Listen to your heart and your soul. Keep your eyes open and use every chance you can get to learn and make experiences. Something you would like to create for your own is not only for you. Also, other people will appreciate it one day and want to have it too but they were maybe not as brave as you are. Being international does not only mean speaking many languages, it also means keeping your eyes and ears open and understand different cultures and traditions and the needs or dreams and wishes people have. Whenever you create something that people need or want then you are on the right track.
What were the challenges you had to face while developing as a female entrepreneur?
Being a woman in a man's world like the real estate business was not easy in the beginning but I also think that it’s easier for a woman to sell dreams than for a man. If you are authentic as a woman and don’t try to behave and act or sell a project as a man would do, you will find your clients easily if you don’t try to pretend to be someone else. Fortunately, in the luxury segment, I believe it’s a plus to be a woman. Women were always known to fall in love with very special jewels. Looking back the past centuries the history taught us that the most extraordinary diamond jewels were made for women and not for men. A luxury real estate is a jewel and who could create and sell it better than a woman?
What goals do you have for the future?
I want to learn from the new generation. I have experience and in some ways „know-how“ but the new technology opens so many doors. I am not afraid of those doors, they fascinate me. I always ask my children what is important for them and I realize they have different interests than I had when I was in my twenties. But I love the way they think and I would never say „leave me alone with your ideas“. The values are still the same, they don’t change, but our life has changed due to the internet, global warming etc. It’s constantly a challenge to stay happy and we can only do so if we listen to the very young and the very old population. In the end, we all live together on this planet. We only need to find a way that we can all live together happily. I believe in traditional ways but I also believe that the future has so much to offer for all of us.
Give us a quote by yourself to put in the article.
Creating a home, a castle, a real hideaway which you never want to leave - that’s real luxury and that’s our goal. I don't measure myself against others, I just want to outdo myself and keep getting better with each property I create.
Nisha Stockmann - briefly tell us about yourself and your career.
When I was six I started to get on my mum's nerves because I always wanted her to take me to her construction sites. Seeing the process of creating a castle made me feel like a princess walking into a wonderland. When I got older I realized that it’s always a team effort. I loved watching people working hand in hand. And new ideas were created. I once said to my mum: „imagine a TV would be hidden like a treasure and no parent would know that there is a TV in the kid's room“. And you know what my mum did? She built a hidden TV in the ceiling that comes out of the ceiling with an electric remote. It looked like a James Bond movie. And that was the moment where I realized: Everything is possible. You only need to know your desires and dreams and then you can make them happen and that’s what made me decide at a very young age that I wanted to become an architect and designer.
How are you inspired by your mother?
My mum never tried to convince me to go into real estate but she constantly told me to open my eyes and be aware of how to spend my time. She said if you enjoy playing the piano for 10 hours a day then go for it and become a professional piano player. The most important thing is to find something you enjoy-a real passion. Luckily I developed a similar passion as my mum. Being creative but as a new generation. In my generation, we think more about sustainability and what is necessary. It’s not only a trend to look at in the future. It fascinates me what is possible when it comes to sustainable building and at the same time focusing on new designs and technology.
What are your aspirations for the future?
I want to create something that is still usable and modern and up to date even 50 years from now. I know it’s a very high goal but as I learned „nothing is impossible if you believe in it“.
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06320 Cap d’Ail
+33 680 864 109
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International University of Monaco
Palumbo Superyacht World Premieres at the 2021 Cannes Yachting Festival and the 2021 Monaco Yacht Show
Palumbo Superyachts, international leader in boat building, announces its participation in the Cannes Yachting Festival and the Monaco Yachts Show with the world premiere presentation of the new models branded ISA, EXTRA and Columbus Yachts.
The Cannes Yachting Festival, running from 7th to 12th September, will see the exclusive presentation of the highly anticipated new EXTRA X86, EXTRA X96 Triplex models and the super-fast ISA Super Sportivo 100 GTO. Guests will be welcomed in our new location at the Jetée sud, stand no. 015.
Instead, the Columbus and ISA models will be on display at the Monaco Yacht Show, 22/25 September. Columbus will present the new Sport 50 M/Y K2, while ISA Yachts will exhibit the elegant 65-metre Classic and the sleek 45-metre Gran Turismo. Stand QUAI DES ÉTATS-UNIS 22.
EXTRA X86 M/Y Haze
EXTRA X86 certainly doesn’t go unnoticed thanks to its glossy Daytona grey robe becoming opaque on the superstructure to enhance its harmonious shapes. The latter combined with a contemporary style design lends the boat a modern and unique personality.
EXTRA X96 Triplex
EXTRA Yachts, a brand of ISA Yachts, presents the new X96 TRIPLEX where the onboard volumes and comfort reach their maximum expression both in terms of space and contemporary elegance.
ISA Super Sportivo 100 GTO M/Y Aldabra
ISA Super Sportivo 100ft GTO is the new silver colour arrow with a sporty design that features an infusion hull (fiberglass and carbon) combined with a lightweight carbon superstructure.
Columbus Sport 50 metre M/Y K2
Columbus Yachts, a brand of Palumbo Superyachts, presents the new 50-meter Sport M/Y K2. Columbus Sport 50 has naval engineering developed by both Palumbo Superyachts in collaboration with the Hydro Tec studio, while the exterior and interior design is penned by Luca Dini Design & Architecture.
ISA Granturismo 45 metre
For the exterior style, Enrico Gobbi revisited some recognisable characteristics of ISA superyachts, such as the pronounced arches connecting the hull to the superstructure and the strikingly elaborate air intakes reminiscent of a sports car.
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Online Concierge Service Le Marquis Luxury Joins Club Vivanova as a Corporate Partner Offering Exceptional Services
With a solid reputation on all 5 continents, this on-line concierge service, named Le Marquis Luxury, is confidential and claims to be different in the crowded world of providing service.
At the helm, Edward Marquis, a Scottish citizen living here, has been heavily involved in the world of travel and luxury real estate in the United Kingdom for over 30 years.
From this rich experience he delivers a fair expertise regarding this particular market: "My clients are mostly wealthy and are looking for much more than a nice rental property. They demand the best, and also that delightful feeling of staying in a private hotel that could be their own."
This high-end clientele, in search of exception with an unlimited budget, is loyal to this site dedicated to them while waiting for next year's site for access to some of the most expensive properties in the world, with an entry prices starting at €100,000 per week... The offer will select paradisiacal places, even privatized islands, Thailand, Mexico, St Barth, Cambodia or Kenya... For this price, a premium service offer includes a limousine at the foot of the plane, a boat and staff, including an international chef, at your disposal 24 hours a day.
With no less than 500 houses in its catalog, including a hun- dred in the Gulf of Saint-Tropez, the StTropezLuxury.com concierge service now covers the entire Mediterranean, from Provence to Tuscany, the glamorous Italian destination where it has started its summer rental business. StTropezLuxury.com operates at full speed from spring to the Voiles de Saint- Tropez, with a good season at Christmas and New Year.
Among its strong points, a permanent service during the 4 seasons and the presence of a unique interlocutor for each place and each region. Thanks to its network of rigorously selected partners, who meet the desires and whims of its customers, nothing is impossible for this company whose aim is to simplify your life.
Requests concern the rental of villas, the organization of leisure activities, and also the management of unexpected events. Because, underlines Edward Marquis, anticipating the impos- sible is also part of our daily life. This new partnership with Fastrack VIP Airport & Chauffeur Service and Villa & Superyacht Supplies is a great idea and will be effective in Mykonos and other destinations.
The design of the StTropezLuxury.com network is like a door to Europe and the rest of the world. It offers direct access to the group's sites, each dedicated to the chosen destination (see list at the bottom of the page). It is also one of the only ones to focus on the most beautiful spots in Southern Europe: Capri, Tuscany, Sardinia, Saint-Tropez, Venice, as well as Provence... So many choices for a dream stay.
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Catalogue entries, always accompanied by a starred service, about fifty houses in Mykonos, and soon, private islands off the coast of Pukhet or even in the China Sea for 2 or 30 people as well as some historical castles in the Loire or in Provence. •
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Swiss Rainbow Chard - Kick Off Midsummer with a Healthy Boost of Vitamin and Mineral Infused Recipes from our Platinum Partner Metabolic Balance
Chard is one of our favorite vegetables! From a botanical point of view, #chard is related to beetroot. It's not the tubers that are eaten, but the leaves and stems. Its #taste is similar to that of spinach. However, it's spicier and has a nutty note. There are different varieties, but they hardly differ in taste. Chard is rich in proteins and possesses the minerals phosphorus, potassium, calcium, magnesium, iron, iodine and the vitamins B1, B2 and C. It's recognized as a medicinal plant because of its healing effect on nervousness and constipation.
Today we delight you with an exotic treat!
Lentil-chard-curry
For one serving you need:
1 serving of red lentils
1 serving of vegetables (we take chard, onions and carrots)
1 serving of mango (or fruit according to plan)
Turmeric
Cumin
Vegetable broth
Fresh ginger
Fresh garlic
Fresh mint
Wash the lentils, cook for 10 minutes, fry the onion cubes, chopped garlic and chopped ginger in some vegetable stock. Add cleaned, chopped and peeled vegetables and simmer for 5 minutes. Add the cooked lentils to the steamed vegetables and bring to a boil. Add the fruit of your choice, cut into small pieces, and season, taste and finally add the chopped mint. Yummy!
Our Chef de Table Jan P. Cleusters has once again created something delicious for you.
Chickpea-Carrot Bowl with Coriander
Ingredients for 2 persons:
500 g carrots
2 shallots
1 tbsp coconut oil
2 TL curry powder, mild
1 Tsp tomato paste
100 ml vegetable broth, from granular broth
200 ml coconut milk
1 small can of chickpeas
6 twigs of coriander
Peel the carrots and cut into cubes. Peel the shallots and dice finely. Heat coconut oil in a medium-sized saucepan. Fry the carrots and shallots in it over medium heat for a few minutes until a uniform browning is achieved. Add the curry and tomato paste and stir briefly. Add vegetable stock and coconut milk and bring to a boil slowly. Cook the covered carrotsat low level for about 4 minutes. Pour the chickpeas into a sieve, rinse with cold water, drain and add to the carrots. Season with sea salt and pepper. Shower coriander under running cold water, dab dry with kitchen paper and chop coarsely together with the twigs. Arrange the carrots with the sauce in bowls or deep plates and sprinkle with coriander.
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Experience the Exhilerating SolaJet Dry-Hydrotherapy System with Omnia Wellness at the Fairmont Monte Carlo on Monday 12th July
Join Club Vivanova with new Platinum Partner Solajet and experience the SolaJet Dry-Hydrotherapy System is an exhilarating new wave in health and wellness. Experience how a powerful traveling water jet performs a relaxing full body Endo-Kinetic™ treatment and is also able to isolate to any part of the body at the touch of a button.
THE SOLAJET EXPERIENCE
Fairmont Monte Carlo
Monday 12th July 2021
Itinerary
12 noon Gourmet Lunch
3pm Private Consultation
6pm Cocktail Networking
Throughout this touch-less self-administered session, you remain clothed and dry. Learn how you can help others feel and perform better. Read more
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The Solajet team is interested in meeting individuals involved in health and wellbeing or in the hotel and resort industry for discussions on development of the brand in Monaco, on the Italian and French Riveiras, and across Central Europe.
You don't have to be a club member to join. Everyone is welcome to book and attend our events, which are always well-attended; early reservations are recommended. If necessary, this event will be managed under COVID restrictions, to be announced.
Club Vivanova Partnership
Our partner platform offers excellent local and international promotional opportunities with event partnerships for brand-growth and business networking – plus complimentary features and highlights in our online magazine. Read more
Platinum Partner SAFIRO Steals Headlines with a Masterclass in Monochrome Magic at Royal Ascot
SAFIRO's Founder Yulia Shirokova and her guest Michelle Gay wowed the cameras on the second day of Royal Ascot. Yulia's outfit comprising her signature Safiro two-piece Azore Citrine skirt and a golden Jade Pearl top was hailed by one journalist as a Masterclass in Monochrome Magic.
"I have always loved the atmosphere of Royal Ascot, and it was such an honour to share the same pages as The Duchess of Wessex and Lauren Silverman. We were thrilled at the reaction to our outfits, and it was great seeing so much glamour on such a glorious day," said Yulia.
Not to be outdone, Yulia's guest, Michelle Gay, also won praise and lens time from reporters for her SAFIRO Crystal Flower dress.
In addition to making the dailies, including spreads in the Daily Express, the Daily Mail, Metro and Forbes, Yulia and Michelle were spotted by Ascot TV and featured in the final round-up of the day. Michelle gave an interview about her outfit and the day itself.
Michelle gave an interview about her outfit and the day itself.
Yulia and Michelle complimented their SAFIRO outfits with hats by Milliner-to-the-stars Victoria Grant and jewellery from Albemarle and Aloria collections from the legendary House of Garrard, which was established in 1722. Perhaps the unique marriage of contemporary styling with traditional craftsmanship helped create their striking and elegant summer looks which turned heads and lenses alike.
Our New Platinum Partner VallJet Showcases a Business Cocktail Evening at NOBU Monte Carlo this July
Join Valljet on Thursday 15th July 2021 at NOBU Monte Carlo for a 7pm business networking cocktail. The VallJet air fleet flies under the French flag and is composed of over 20 planes of 5 to 50 seats, now present in Lille, Lyon, La Roche-sur-Yon, Marseille and Cannes - we guarantee high reliability, optimal availability and value for money. VallJet - the leading French business aviation company.
VALLJET COCKTAIL NETWORKING
NOBU Monte Carlo
Thursday 15th July 2021 . 7pm
Gin Cocktails & Canapés
€45 per person
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Our new Platinum Partner VallJet hosts a business cocktail at NOBU Fairmont Monte Carlo, hailed as the "sexiest restaurant in the world" with our Scottish Eden Mill Gins. Join us for an evening of four unique cocktails, married with the Japanese fusion cuisine of Nobuyuki "Nobu" Matsuhisa including three canapés of Hot Miso Chips Salmon, Rice Crispy Pork Anticho Unagi Sauce and Shishito Peppers.
VallJet
VallJet is the leading French business aviation company. The VallJet air fleet flies under the French flag and is composed of over 20 planes of 5 to 50 seats, now present in Lille, Lyon, La Roche-sur-Yon, Marseille and Cannes - guaranteeing high reliability, optimal availability and value for money. Read more
Our private bar area is perfect for intimate business networking - this event is limited to 30 tickets. Guests staying for dinner after our cocktail may book for an Omakase Menu Experience at the preferred partner price of €85 per person. Link to book
You don't have to be a club member to join. Everyone is welcome to book and attend our events, which are always well-attended; early reservations are recommended. If necessary, this event will be managed under COVID restrictions, to be announced.
Club Vivanova Partnership
Our partner platform offers excellent local and international promotional opportunities with event partnerships for brand-growth and business networking – plus complimentary features and highlights in our online magazine. Read more
Iconic Celebrity Hotspot and Luxurious Beach Club Villa Garoupe on Cap Antibes is Now For Sale
La Garoupe, a former Cote d’Azur beach club favoured by the world’s elite, is now for sale with Cap Villas Agency for €10.5m. The property is expected to attract a lot of attention thanks to its unique history, with guests over the years including Winston Churchill, Pablo Picasso, Sean Connery, former U.S. president Harry Truman, the Duke of Windsor, the Prince of Wales, Alain Delon, Ernest Hemingway, and many other esteemed individuals. Until the sale is concluded, Villa Garoupe is also available for rent.
Cap d’Antibes is where the Cote d’Azur’s fame began, and this was in part thanks to La Garoupe. Opening to the public as a beach snack bar in the early 20th century, La Garoupe slowly started to gain recognition and attract A-list guests.
Jeannine Giotti’s family owned the land and the snack bar was her idea, with Giotti playing its charismatic host and becoming affectionately known as ‘The Empress of La Garoupe’. La Garoupe’s reputation was also helped by wealthy American ex-pats Gerald and Sara Murphy, who created a vibrant social circle of elite creatives on the French Riviera, many of whom frequented La Garoupe.
From the onset of WW1 and well into the 20th century, La Garoupe was an iconic location on the French Riviera. Many celebrities visited and Édith Piaf even hosted her engagement party here.
The current owners acquired the property in 1999 from Giotti, finding their own ‘personal slice of paradise’ at Garoupe beach. The property continued as an exclusive restaurant until 2007, when it was renovated and converted into the unique residential villa it is today. Having enjoyed this legendary property to the fullest, the owners believe it is time for Garoupe’s next chapter.
This beautiful villa is situated in one of the most luxurious corners of the French Riviera. Located on the only natural sand beach in Cap d’Antibesand overlooking a full panorama of the glorious sea and mountains, nearby you will find many amenities, including excellent restaurants and even luxurious palaces.
This villa is unlike any other in its construction and design, has kept much of its original layout from its days as a beach club, including the original beach cabins. The 150m2 interior is reminiscent of being aboard a yacht, featuring a kitchen and living area facing the sea, 4 bedrooms (one with independent access) and a small second level crawl space for children.
Outside there are several areas to lounge in the sun after dipping into the sea or pool. Villa Garoupe has access to a private beach and a pontoon sun deck 15 feet from the water. It is also accessible by yacht, via the 600-foot marina.
▪ Surface area: 850 m² (incl. 150 m² indoor)
▪ 4 Bedrooms (suitable for 6-8 people)
▪ 5 Rooms
▪ 3 Bathrooms
▪ Private beach (with a pontoon sundeck)
▪ Small heated pool & solarium
▪ 1 Self-catering studio
▪ Parking for 2 cars
▪ Yacht-accessible
▪ Beach cabins
▪ Style: Californian style 'beach house'
▪ Exposure: South-East
▪ View: Panoramic Sea, Alp Mountains (facing Monaco & Italy)
▪ Air-conditioning
▪ Location: Garoupe Bay, Cap d'Antibes (Cannes is 12 km away & Nice International airport 18 km)
▪ Nearby hotspots: Monaco (30 km); Alps mountains & ski resorts (37 km); Italy (45 km)
Asking price: €10.5m
"From the moment we entered Garoupe beach, we knew we had walked into something special. The property epitomises the romantic history of the French Riviera; the place to be for jet-setters before jets were invented! Located directly on the beach of Cap d'Antibes, this property offers guests a remarkable slice of history and panoramic views of the Mediterranean.” Emilia Jedamska, Property Manager at Cap Villas
For more information about this property, interviews with the current owners, recent and archived photography of celebrities, or any other questions, please contact Cap Villas.
With Summer Nearly in Full Swing - Enjoy the Beach with our New Corporate Partner Unna Wood - Designed and Crafted in Portugal
UNNA WOOD - DESIGNED AND CRAFTED IN PORTUGAL
UNNA Wood was created by two best friends.
Friendship is what got us started. Friendship is what keeps us going.
We are creating products to unite people, to make them interact and create lasting memories. Strengthening bonds has, from the beginning, been the driving force behind our products that you see today.
Our name, UNNA Wood, represents three different yet synergetic concepts.
The first one is that every bat is unique. Each one is carefully handcrafted, here, in Portugal, from carefully selected pieces of wood. Since every piece has its own colour and texture, every bat is different.
The second one is that we create bats by uniting pieces of wood together. Because we developed a robust handmade resin and a high-end varnish to fully protect our bats, this bond, once created, can never be broken. It is stronger than the wood itself, which bring us to our third and last concept.
Like the bonds in wood in each bat, we believe that our UNNA Wood bats will unite people.For this reason we have created different bats covering different playing styles: power, balance and control. It is the perfect analogy and we did not even look for it. It just made sense at our time and it still does.
Pure friendships are just like the bond in the wood: strong and everlasting.
We truly believe that our UNNA Wood bats will contribute to the growth and strengthening of present and future friendships.
This is us. This is UNNA Wood.
Zachys Wine Auctions Hosts The Spring Auction - Fine & Rare Wines & Spirits Featuring The Mediterranean Collection
The Spring Auction: Fine & Rare Wines & Spirits featuring The Mediterranean Collection. June 18th 2021 at 10am BST (5am EST, 5pm HKT, 11am Paris)
Welcome to our fifth London auction! After the successes we had last year we followed things up with two “spirits only” auctions from our London sale room. But this is the first London wine sale of 2021, and our third-ever London wine auction. The Spring Auction
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If you’ve been following our colleagues in our Hong Kong and United States sale rooms you know how much great wine there is on the market right now. We’ve had our annual partnership with La Paulée, our first-ever Spirits-only auctions, and set hundreds of world records along the way. We are in the middle of an unbelievably busy June, with our partnership with Premiere Napa Valley, and the sales of wines from such collecting luminaries as George Caloyannidis and Tawfiq Khoury. I’m delighted to continue along this path of success with this sale.
Not only do we have wine from Pioneers, an offering now being sold on its third con- tinent, we have an amazing consignment from right here on the continent. Starting on lot 34, this is the same consignment sold earlier in the year as the “DRC Only” sale in New York (there’s additional wine here, not just DRC). Following this consignment is the heart of this auction, at lot 50. This consignment is all about the Burgundy, with easily the largest offering of DRC we have ever sold at Zachys Europe! There’s also Dugat-Py, Faiveley, Trapet, Mugnier, and many more.
Later in the auction is a wonderful group of Mascarello, which graces the cover of this catalog, and it wouldn’t be a London sale without an amazing offering of Chartreuse starting at lot 324.
This sale has something for everyone, for sure, so please get those bids in early to bid@zachys.com
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La Prima Gioielli Confirms as the Exclusive VIP Jewellery Partner for the 7th Edition 2021 Club Vivanova Luxury Lifestyle Charity Gala Dinner in Monaco
Club Vivanova is delighted to announce the exclusive jewellery VIP Partnership of La Prima Gioielli for the 2021 7th Edition Club Vivanova Luxury Lifestyle Charity Gala Dinner on Saturday 13th November at the Salle d’Or Ballroom of the Fairmont Monte Carlo for the benefit of the Chances for Children Foundation, the Borneo Wildlife Preservation and Mimosa.
La Prima Gioielli . Italy
The love for beauty has always distinguished Italy and La Prima Gioielli wants to unify this passion with the desire for discovery and evolution in the modern world. Each piece is realized with dedication from our "Artisan Craft Masters" to never quit on the "Made in Italy " roots and increment the standard to a higher level every time.
Exclusive 2021 Luxury Lifestyle Gala VIP Jewellery Partner
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We genuinely believe that each woman is unique, and for that, each piece of jewellery should reflect so. To this, we consider “customizing” our vocation toward jewellery.
Every piece and accessory created includes a story, a vision, and a dream; we do not focus only on the history of Italy, but we aim to envision the beauty of the world. We have travelled to fascinating places to learn how to assemble the most eclectic creations.
From the Italian Gardens to the Hi-Tech structures of the UAE, we believe that each site offers an exclusive aesthetic ready to be re-interpreted
The inspirations of La Prima Gioielli come under many shapes, but they are of Cosmopolitan origin and of more importance created for the urgency of being " Surrounded by beauty."
Our Family is a unique family that works on two essential principles: Instinct and Passion for Jewellery.
From the Italian root, we have been influenced by the elegance of the Arabic word and the royalty of the Anglo-Saxon ones, creating a strong desire in us to reflect world diversification and beauty in our jewels.
The art created by our Family, originally from Vicenza, a city worldwide recognized for being the pole of High jewellery creation and for being the city of the Palladio Architecture, are worn all around the world for more than 50 years.
The love for high-end and Jewellery is transmitted from generation to generation, creating a true "inheritance" that brings with it instinct and experience.
Ms Jessica Arfa our CEO and Creative Designer is now taking the company to further success and she is leading this mission to more ambitious peaks further than ever.
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An Elegant and Effective Solution - the One For All Glass by Sommelier Peter Steger - the All-Purpose, Universal Wine Glass
What’s more important - maintaining a cupboard full of different sized and expensive glasses or investing those funds into a great wine cellar? It’s obviously important to taste wines from the right glass, but there is such a wide range of choices and Peter Steger, the internationally renowned sommelier and wine professional has invented just the right thing! The One for All glass.
Keep it simple but elegant. One glass for all wines - beautifully produced and perfect for both drinking at home and for entertaining. Light and elegant, to touch and taste from. Dishwasher safe and perfect for Champagnes, white wines, red wines and digestifs (whisky / Cognac). Recommended and used by Bradley Mitton as in the below video.
6 glasses - €66.90 / €11.15 per glass
12 glasses - €124.92 / €10.41 per glass
24 glasses - €227.76 / €9.49 per glass
Includes free EU / UK Delivery
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UK Pension Benefits - the Lifetime Allowance Limits Explained by Blevins Franks - Wealth Management Advisors
Will your pensions get caught in the lifetime allowance trap?
By Rob Kay, Senior Partner, Blevins Franks
If you have several UK pensions, have been saving for many years or have a generous company pension, you could be at greater risk of 25% or 55% tax penalties following recent measures.
One key outcome of the 2021 UK Budget was that the pensions lifetime allowance (LTA) was frozen at its current level for at least the next five years. This measure alone is estimated to net the Treasury approximately £990 million by 2026, pushing an extra 10,000 people over the threshold. With LTA tax penalties as high as 55%, make sure you are not caught unprepared.
What is the lifetime allowance?
Since 2006, the UK government has capped how much you can hold in combined pension benefits without paying extra tax. Originally £1.5 million, the LTA peaked in 2011 at £1.8 million before gradually dropping to £1 million in 2016. Tracking inflation since then, the March 2021 Budget cancelled this year’s scheduled increase, freezing the LTA at its current level of £1,073,100 until at least 2026.
Who is affected by the LTA?
While the current lifetime allowance of £1,073,100 sounds high, it does not just capture the ultra-wealthy.
All UK pension benefits outside the State Pension are counted, including everything accumulated over a working lifetime. After decades of pension contributions, compounding interest, investment growth and tax relief, the limit may be closer than you think.
For ‘final salary’ (defined benefit) pension schemes, the usual measure of value is 20x the annual income due. Generally this will mean those with pensions worth £53,655+ a year would be affected today.
What are the LTA penalties?
Once total pension funds exceed the allowance limit, extra tax is payable whenever you access your money – technically called a ‘benefit crystallisation event’. How much you pay depends on the way funds are withdrawn – rates are 55% for lump sums and 25% for income or transfers to an overseas pension. So at best, the cost of being over can be a quarter of your funds, at worst: over half. Note that this is on top of any other tax payable.
Being non-UK resident offers no protection. Usually, under the double tax agreement, residents of France are not liable for UK taxes on British pensions (except government service pensions). However, for anyone over the allowance, these rules do not apply – the LTA tax is applied in the UK first and cannot be claimed back.
How can you check your LTA position?
Calculating how much of your allowance you have used is not always straightforward, especially for final salary pensions, so check your position with your provider or pension adviser.
HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) will first test your allowance status when you start drawing your pension, then every time you access funds and when you turn 75. If you die before 75, any lump sums paid to your beneficiaries will also be subject to the LTA test and subsequent tax penalties.
How can you protect your pensions?
While it is possible to obtain ‘protection’ from HMRC to secure a higher limit, be aware that strict conditions apply, so take guidance.
Expatriates have the option of transferring UK pension funds to a Qualifying Recognised Overseas Pension Scheme (QROPS). If you transfer one or more UK pensions into a QROPS and your total benefits are under £1.073 million, you will not face LTA taxes on the transfer. However, make sure the QROPS is within the European Economic Area (EEA), otherwise you would still lose 25% through the ‘overseas transfer charge’.
Once in a QROPS, funds are out of reach of LTA penalties, no matter how much you have or how you access it. A suitable QROPS can also provide tax-efficiency, currency flexibility and estate planning benefits.
An alternative option is to explore taking your UK pension as cash and reinvesting it into a tax-efficient French-compliant arrangement. Again, this can unlock other benefits not usually available with UK pensions.
Reviewing your options
Before making any major pension decisions, it is crucial to take regulated, personalised advice to avoid pension scams and determine the most suitable approach for you.
What if you are already over the limit? While you would trigger an immediate 25% LTA charge on a QROPS transfer, the funds become immune to further penalties. If you instead transferred to a UK scheme, like a Self-Invested Personal Pension (SIPP), you would not trigger immediate taxation but the funds would remain liable – with future charges increasing as funds grew. The 25% or 55% LTA penalties would then become payable whenever you take benefits and also apply to any heirs inheriting the pension.
If you are close to the threshold, consider acting sooner rather than later. Your pension funds should continue to grow while the lifetime allowance remains frozen, so you could potentially avoid unnecessary taxation by taking steps now.
Even if your pension benefits are within the allowance or you are not yet ready to access them, it is a good idea to review your situation. A regulated adviser with cross-border experience can help you explore your options and take advantage of tax-efficient opportunities to help secure a comfortable retirement in France.
Tax rates, scope and reliefs may change. Any statements concerning taxation are based upon our understanding of current taxation laws and practices which are subject to change. Tax information has been summarised; individuals should seek personalised advice.
Blevins Franks Group is represented in France by the following companies: Blevins Franks Wealth Management Limited (BFWML) and Blevins Franks France SASU (BFF). BFWML is authorised and regulated by the Malta Financial Services Authority, registered number C 92917. Authorised to conduct investment services under the Investment Services Act and authorised to carry out insurance intermediary activities under the Insurance Distribution Act. Where advice is provided outside of Malta via the Insurance Distribution Directive or the Markets in Financial Instruments Directive II, the applicable regulatory system differs in some respects from that of Malta. BFWML also provides taxation advice; its tax advisers are fully qualified tax specialists. Blevins Franks France SASU (BFF), is registered with ORIAS, registered number 07 027 475, and authorised as ‘Conseil en Investissements Financiers’ and ‘Courtiers d’Assurance’ Category B (register can be consulted on www.orias.fr). Member of ANACOFI-CIF. BFF’s registered office: 1 rue Pablo Neruda, 33140 Villenave d’Ornon – RCS BX 498 800 465 APE 6622Z. Garantie Financière et Assurance de Responsabilité Civile Professionnelle conformes aux articles L 541-3 du Code Monétaire et Financier and L512-6 and 512-7 du Code des Assurances (assureur MMA). Blevins Franks Trustees Limited is authorised and regulated by the Malta Financial Services Authority for the administration of retirement schemes. This promotion has been approved and issued by BFWML.
Club Vivanova Launches Partnerships for the 7th Edition Luxury Lifestyle Charity Gala to Benefit the Chances for Children Foundation, the Borneo Wildlife Preservation and Mimosa
CLUB VIVANOVA 7TH EDITION LUXURY LIFESTYLE CHARITY GALA
Saturday 13th November 2021 . 7pm
Fairmont Monte Carlo . Salle d’Or Ballroom
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“For the last six years, we have hosted our annual Luxury Lifestyle Charity Gala in Monaco to give back and help those in need. It is only by giving that we receive, and we rally our international partners and members together for a sensational night of gourmet food and wine, with entertainment and fantastic networking opportunities in one of the most spectacular ballrooms on the French Riviera, where we host a charity auction. We invest into our selected charities and into our planet, the animal world, people in need and children, giving them all the chance to develop in a sustainable environment. We partner with the International University of Monaco to help develop young bright minds into this concept of giving together. It’s a wonderful night and we hope for an excellent 7th Edition in 2021."
Bradley Mitton / Club Vivanova and Gala Founder
7pm Galerie Cristal Champagne Aperitif
Four Course Meilleur Ouvrier de France Gourmet Dinner
Premium International Wines
Haute Couture Fashion Show
Live Entertainment HIGH ON HEELS
Charity Auction
Contemporary Art Exhibition
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For the benefit of Chances for Children, the Borneo Wildlife Preservation and Mimosa
"We only achieve great things in life by giving back and our annual gala is organised to appreciate the best things in life whilst offering attendees the chance to donate to worthy, local and life-changing charities."
Celebrate Midsummer and Enjoy a Sensational Gourmet Wine Lunch at the Magnificently Located Château de La Chèvre d’Or in Èze-Village
In celebration of the season opening of Restaurant LES REMPARTS, enjoy a sensational gourmet wine lunch at the magnificently located Château de La Chèvre d’Or in Èze-village with stunning views over the Mediterranean and the Côte d'Azur. Guests will be offered a Premier Cru Champagne aperitif with canapés followed by a three course gourmet lunch complemented with our premium New Zealand Sliding Hill wines.
MIDSUMMER GOURMET WINE LUNCH
Château de la Chèvre d’Or
Saturday 19th June 2021 . 12.30pm
€125 per person
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Apéritif & Canapés
Premier Cru Blanc de Blancs
Champagne Charpentier
Gourmet Menu
Burrata . Smoked Avocado Guacamole
Sea Bream
Mashed Potatoes . Vegetables
Lemon Tartlet
New Zealand Wines
Sliding Hill 2020 Sauvignon Blanc
Sliding Hill 2018 Pinot Noir
An institution amongst dining establishments of the French Riviera, the Château de La Chèvre d’Or offers spectacular views of the French Riviera and combines the highest quality ingredients to produce sophisticated, fresh tasting cuisine served in a high-class setting.
You don't have to be a club member to join. Everyone is welcome to book and attend our events, which are always well-attended; early reservations are recommended. If necessary, this event will be managed under COVID restrictions, to be announced.
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Another Incredible Success - Monaco Hosts an Exceptional 2021 F1 Grand Prix as the Flying Dutchman Max Verstappen Takes Victory
The 2021 Monaco GP was an enthralling event, with this year’s edition living up to its hype and prestige. Charles Leclerc was supposed to start the race as he was the fastest driver in qualifying ahead of Max Verstappen and Valtteri Bottas in 2nd and 3rd respectively. However, due to a crash at the end of Saturday, which damaged his left driveshaft, he could not start the race. Another prominent driver who had a rather bad race was Mercedes’ Valterri Bottas, could not finish because of a wheel issue during a pit stop.
At the end, Verstappen emerged victorious in pole position, making him the leader of the driver’s standings for the first time in his career. Carlos Sainz drove home in second place, winning his first podium for Ferrari. Lando Norris of Mclaren finished 3rd in the beautiful special edition car used just for Monaco. Segio Perez and Sebastien Vettel were forth and fifth respectively, after a great race from both drivers. Vettel won his first points for his new team Aston Martin, while also winning the best driver of the day award.
About the Monaco Grand Prix
Monaco Grand Prix is one of the biggest races of the calendar year. It has a unique combination of history, prestige and excitement that only a few events have. In fact, Monaco GP, Indianapolis 500 and Le Mans 24 hours make up the Triple Crown of the most prestigious races in the world. To go with that, it is also the only F1 race in the world to take place inside a city, using the normal roads instead of a specific track. Today we are going to have a look at what makes the Monaco GP so special.
The race itself predates the current F1 world championship; it was first organized in 1929 by the Automobile Club de Monaco under auspices of Prince Louis II. On April 14, William Grover-Williams won the first ever race while driving a Bugatti Type 35B.
The race quickly gained importance in the few years after it’s inception. However, from 1938 to 1947 it was not held due to demand for high appearance fees and later the second world war. Another notable cancellation was in 1949 due to the unfortunate death of the Prince.
Ever since 1950, the race has been officially included in the Formula One World Driver’s Championship, with F1 legend Fangio winning the first edition. During the 1960’s, British driver Graham Hill came to be known as “the king of Monaco” for winning 5 GP races held in the country. He was the most successful driver before the implementation of new Armco safety barriers on the track in the 1970’s. These barriers were put as a result of accidents like Alberto Ascari and Paul Hawkins, where the cars ended up in the harbor waters.
After Hill, there were very few other drivers who were very successful at the Monaco GP – the Brazilian Ayrton Senna has won the race a record 6 times. Michael Schumacher, along with Hill, have won it 5 times; while Alain Prost closely follows with 4 times. Current world champion Lewi Hamilton has won the race 3 times, along with Stirling Moss, Jackie Stewart and Nico Rosberg. The most successful team at the race has been McLaren, with 15 wins. Ferrari and Mercedes are a bit behind with 10 and 8 wins respectively.
The Grand Prix circuit de Monaco, along with Monza in Italy is the only track to have had the same circuit ever since it’s inception. The track itself has a total length of about 3.3 kms, making it one of the shortest in the entire season. However, the elevation changes, tight corners and a narrow course makes it one of the most demanding ones in the history of the competition.
Without a doubt, the coming race would be one of the marquee motorsport events of 2021.
Article by Aakash Damiani - International University of Monaco
Ken Done: A Solo Exhibition And Book Launch Showcasing His Forty Year Career In A Variety Of Mediums
To celebrate the release of Ken Done Art Design Life, Amber Creswell Bell has curated a selection of Ken Done's works showcasing his 40 year career in a variety of mediums. These works illustrate Ken's versatility and love of making art in all its various forms.
“Few Australian artists could be identified so confidently in a line-up as Ken Done. For forty years, he has chronicled Australia, documenting how it feels to be Australian with an exuberance and style that is immediately recognisable.” Amber Creswell Bell, 'Ken Done: Art Design Life', Thames & Hudson, 2021
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"Nothing more exciting than a white canvas and starting. Nothing more difficult than knowing when to finish. And even when you finish, well - that's only half the conversation. Then it's what someone else feels about it, what someone else's perspective brings to it." Ken Done
'Ken Done: Art Design Life', Thames & Hudson, 2021.
"Ken believes that an artist should be influenced by every single thing they've ever seen. In his own practice, he can pick out the obvious influences - Matisse, Bonnard, Picasso, van Gogh - obvious, in the sense that they are so ubiquitous; it would be hard not to be influenced by them.... [M]aintaining inspiration is a matter of finding pleasure in using your eyes." Amber Creswell Bell, 'Ken Done: Art Design Life', Thames & Hudson, 2021
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Launch of the “Genoa Superyacht Hub” Project - Amico & Co and Pesto Sea Group Market Genoa as the Ideal Year-Round Home Port for Superyachts
Genoa strengthens its leadership with investments in infrastructures and urban transformation. A project to promote the area internationally, aiming to further boost the economy relating to super and mega yachts.
Already among the main destinations for super and megayachts in the Mediterranean where on average more than 70% of the global superyacht fleet cruises, Genoa has further strengthened its leadership by investing in urban transformation and new infrastructures for hosting and managing large yachts.
For this reason, Amico & Co, leader in Europe and amongst the top three in the world in the superyacht repair and refitting sector, together with Pesto Sea Group, a market leader offering superyacht incoming services, yacht agency services and bunkering, are launching “Genoa Superyacht Hub”.
The project was created with the desire of promoting the excellence of the companies’ combined incoming, assistance, technical and hospitality services, specifically targeting these towards the international superyacht community in a synergic and efficient way, as well as valorising the cultural and environmental characteristics and the quality of life that the Genoese territory, Liguria and Northern Italy in general have to offer.
Genoa Superyacht Hub has as its objective that of reaching, in an effective and targeted way, yacht Owners and Captains, yacht and charter managers, crew members and technical staff, responding to each of their specific requirements through a wide range of services and structures of excellence, each of which sustainable and perfectly integrated with city living. A territory that represents something quite unique in the world, with its combination of renowned tourist destinations, food and wine culture, outdoor sports and recreational activities, mild climate and strong synergy between the numerous companies specialised in all sorts of dedicated yacht services.
This promotional activity revolves around portal www.genoasuperyachthub.com which, as well as presenting the services of the yachting agency, refit shipyard, crew hospitality, bunkering, ship chandlery, provisioning and marina, narrates the experience of living the city and its’ surrounding area and is packed with insider tips and curiosities and constantly updated.
Genoa Superyacht Hub fully represents the synergy between the two companies. Thanks to this collaboration, completely new service packages and initiatives have been created, ever more structured and exclusive, entirely dedicated to sector operators. Particular attention is paid to the assistance given to captains and crew during their stay: from health assistance to financial advisory, for example explaining
how to open current accounts or access funding, sourcing professional training courses and organising dedicated events as well as providing information about what to do in town in order to live the dolce vita.
For technical managers, the project proposes webinars dedicated to refit management, as well as fiscal and customs updates, involving international experts; for charter managers continuous updates are provided on all of the most interesting and novel visitor and cultural experiences to be inserted into their charter itineraries.
All the information the hub produces is always available to the yachting community via dedicated social media channels: on Facebook, Instagram, Youtube and LinkedIn.
The launch of Genoa Superyacht Hub also coincides with the phase of full operativity of the new Waterfront Marina, a centre devoted to hospitality for large yachts, their crews and their Owners, created by Amico & Co by redeveloping part of the Darsena Nautica area at Genoa Port’s Eastern entrance.
A modern and innovative structure, that enhances and completes the selection available for those who want to choose Genoa as a home port for every season, perfectly integrated with Genoa Municipality’s Eastern Waterfront development, designed by the famous architect Renzo Piano. A major urban transformation intervention that will give hospitality to spaces and solutions designed to aggregate expertise and craftsmen from the yachting sector and the “blue economy”.
