Post by Admin on Aug 24, 2014 10:21:50 GMT -4
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Chateau Lafite (1869) – $232,692
Chateau Lafite (1787) – $160,000
Chateau Mouton-Rothschild Jeroboam (1945) – $114,614
Screaming Eagle Cab (1994) – $80,000
Penfold Grange Hermitage (1951) – $56,988
Chateau d’Y quem (1784) – $56,588
Massandra Sherry (1775) – $43,500
Romanee Cont, DRC (1990) – $28,112
Montrachet (1978) – $23,929
1787 Chateau Margaux also comes in the list with an insurance of $225,000. To some, it is easy to forget the names of the most expensive wines available on the market today but to many wine aficionados, a collection of the world’s most expensive wines is more than just a hobby. These expensive wines have surely made a mark on the minds of wine aficionados and lovers because of their substance and market value. A wine expert can tell you why these wines have gone up to such expensive rate.
It is the bounty on offer for reaching the Premier League that makes the Championship play-off final, not just the richest game in soccer, but the biggest payday for any sporting event in the world. While the winner of Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid will earn €10.5 million ($14.3 million) and the losers €6.5 million ($8.9 million), if Derby County was to triumph at Wembley it would net £120 million ($202 million). Victory for Queens Park Rangers would see it pull in a cool £80 million ($135 million).....THIS IS THE RICHEST GAME.
Here’s something for golf aficionados with really deep pockets: Rosewood Mayakoba, a luxurious resort on the Riviera Maya, is offering a $100K Ultimate Golf Package, which includes impressive golf related perks in addition to an unforgettable stay at one of Mexico’s most beautiful spots.
During the seven night stay, three golfers will get private lessons with golf instructor Jim McLean, a private round of golf with Greg Norman at Playa Mujeres (with helicopter transportation to and from), as well as three positions in the OHL Classic at Mayakoba Pro-Am, where the three will be paired with one of the event’s premiere players and a leading Mexican television sports personality. The venue for the event is the 7,000-yard, par-71 golf course designed by the legendary Greg Norman, called El Camaleón.
Non-golf related perks include the stay at the Presidential Lagoon Suite, a sumptuous expansive three-bedroom suite featuring a living and dining area, TV room, studio and kitchen, in addition to private beach barbeque and tequila tasting.
Boasting a prize fund of over $6 million, OHL Classic at Mayakoba is the richest golf tournament in Mexico and Latin America and is Mexico’s only PGA Tour event.
Aloft Hotels, part of the Starwood Hotels & Resorts group, is introducing the latest addition to its staff: a ‘Botlr’ (robotic butler) called A.L.O. The hotel is located where else but in Cupertino, California, near Apple’s corporate campus and is filled with Apple products. Each of the 123 rooms has its own Apple TV, which can be synced with guests` iOS devices and iTunes accounts. A.L.O. is quite an endearing device. Described as having the work ethic of WALL-E and the humor of Rosie from The Jetsons, it is also reminiscent of one of the most iconic fictional robots, R2-D2.
Legendary luxury handbag designer Judith Leiber has released a series of crystal-covered minaudière. The exquisite pieces are shaped like a flower, bow, and camera, and while they certainly can be used as bags, they are more decorative than utilitarian.
The Rose American Beauty Crystal Minaudière, reminiscent of one of the most recognizable motifs from the Oscar-winning movie, features beautiful red Austrian crystals and a crystal-studded push lock closure at the top. The piece comes with a price tag of $5,995.
The Swarowski-Crystal Bow Clutch is an eye-catching knot-shaped item made using glittering pink crystals. The piece is fitted with a metallic leather lining and be either held in hand or dangled from the shoulder with a detachable strap. This stylish clutch will set you back $5,995.
Of all the new releases, the most interesting design is perhaps that of the Swarovski Crystal Camera Minaudière. Shaped like a classic camera, this minaudière is adorned with myriad multicolor Swarovski crystals and comes with an elegant detachable strap. The price for this glamorous item is $5,595.
This is probably the most expensive bottled water in the world. At $60,000 per 750 ml, this ought to quench your thirst and empty your pocket. The water is sourced from either France or Fiji. If you really think about it, this is not really that expensive considering the fact that the bottle is made of solid gold that weighs 24 karats. The bottle was designed by Fernando Altamirano of Tequila Ley fame, the makers of one of the most expensive spirits in the world. He is also credited with the design of the Cognac Dudognon Heritage Henri IV, considered the most expensive cognac bottle in the world. Aside from the solid gold bottle, there were also versions in gold matte, silver, silver matte, crystal and a variety of combinations of all these. The non-solid gold bottles sell for $3,600 dollars. The bottles all come with a leather case. The water also contains 5 milligrams of gold dust.
The living of the rich.
C
