Champagne for a special date

LOUIS ROEDERER CRISTAL
In 1876, Tsar Alexander II — already a great lover of Louis Roederer wines — asked Louis Roederer to “take the exercise still further” and create a cuvée for his personal use, was was unique in terms of its style and the bottle. Roederer then offered him an exceptional crystal bottle, holding the fruit of vines selected from the seven great crus on his estate. This cuvée would be offered only in the truly “great” years.
RRP $385
Details: louis-roederer.com/en

RIEDEL CRYSTAL
Riedel Crystal is a glassware manufacturer based in Kufstein, Austria, best known for its glassware designed to enhance different types of wines. Established in Bohemia in 1756, enjoying your favourite wine in their glasses is a luxury like no other.
RRP $37.50 per stem
Details: riedelglass.com.au/wine-glassware

SEIKO SPRING DRIVE

Spring Drive, a new luxury watch from the Grand SEIKO collection, demonstrates the true motion of time without interruption. The hands glide smoothly without ticking like a conventional mechanical watch, and with the highest accuracy. Grand SEIKO Spring Drive is not just a thing of beauty, it is a precision timing instrument. The dial has a unique pattern inspired by snow falling, which is why it’s affectionately known as Snowflake. Available from selected SEIKO dealers.
RRP $7500
Details: seiko.com.au