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The Sporting Life

features Audacity Pays Off Audi took a chance on the R8, a mid-engine exotic that goes head to head with revered sports cars and comes out a winner. ~-~ ~-~

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Escape to the Maldives

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Tropical glamour and barefoot elegance—these are the two visions of beachside paradise offered by Reethi Rah and Cocoa Island. ~-~ ~-~

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Revelstoke and Kicking Horse, two of the newer alpine resorts in British Columbia, represent North America’s next frontier of lift-served skiing.

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Malt A classic but neglected American spirit, straight rye is on a major rebound. Thomas H. Handy Sazerac rye is a stellar new example from Buffalo Trace Distillery.

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Double Take Rich texture, layers, trim silhouettes and muted elegance help define the season’s best new fashions. ~-~ ~-~

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departments Invitation to Style What’s new at TRC and TRC W

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Women’s sportswear, Italian style … The next big thing in Charlotte… Spanish wines from Eric Solomon … Special events at TRC … Dress shirts with a difference … The art of Jamali … and more!

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Essentials for Women The classic peacoat gets an update. … A fetching dress and accessories in blue, the musthave color.

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MAN OF STYLE

Earl Leake “Wherever I have personal passion, I like to dive in and help,” says Earl Leake, explaining his tireless service on the boards of businesses and philanthropic organizations.

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Essentials for Men Cover: Kristeen wears a Rivamonti fine ribbed knit with satin collar detail, black wool and elastan pants

by Gunex and a black-and-white birdseye coat with front pleating by Peserico.

Stephen wears a Giorgio Armani grey flannel chalk-striped suit, a cotton micro-graph plaid cotton shirt by Truzzi and a woven silk tie by Nicky. Photography

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Lighten up with a grey vested suit. … Chalk stripes meet elbow patches, courtesy of Angelo Nardelli.

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Sportswear Casual clothes that combine rugged good looks and ultimate comfort … A leather bomber that’s tailgate ready.

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Gildo Zegna A full century into its history, Ermenegildo Zegna remains a global leader in men’s high-end clothing. Meet the man behind the brand.

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WOMAN OF STYLE

Stephanie Kimball Can energy be contagious? That’s the impression you get from Stephanie Kimball, a fitness expert with a commitment to the V Foundation for Cancer Research.

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Are you the kind of person who’s fascinated by details? Do the little things in life impress you as much as the whole? Are you slightly obsessive about the cut of a suit, the color of its buttons or the drape of a skirt?

Welcome to our world, and to a season of sartorial details that will make your heart flutter! Or, at the very least, make you want to fill your closet with some of the pieces that fill these pages.

Partners in style (left to right): Lyn Conger, Dick In an effort to entice shoppers Pattison (seated), Chris Estridge and Scott Morgan (seated). Not pictured is Glen Taylor. and engage them with a renewed vigor for clothing, this season’s designers offer fabric innovation, fanciful detailing and updated shapes that represent new takes on old favorites. In “Double Take,” our fashion feature, you’ll notice subtle horizontal ribbing on Peserico’s rich chocolate & grey wool knit dress, the asymmetric pleating of Gunex’s plaid wool skirt, serious peaked satin lapels on Canali’s tuxedo, and the sleek new silhouette of Boglioli’s two button suit with flat-front trousers.

Debuting in this issue are TRC profiles of men and women of style. The first installment shines the spotlight on Stephanie Kimball and Earl Leake, two noble and accomplished Charlotteans (and clients) with a penchant for civic charity.

You’ll also read our interview with luxury clothing czar Gildo Zegna, fourth-generation leader of the international brand bearing his name. Sports car enthusiasts will enjoy “Audacity Pays Off” in which Audi’s R8 is stacked up against Porsche’s 911 Carrera 4S, BMW’s M6 and Aston Martin’s V8 Vantage. If you love mountains of snow, you must read “Skiing 1 Million Acres, B.C.” and if more tropical fare is to your liking, you’ll enjoy “Escape to the Maldives.” But don’t stop there. … You’ll find much more to read and enjoy in this issue.

And speaking of enjoyment, we want to express a word of thanks to those whose contributions have added to the success of Taylor Richards & Conger and TRC W: to our dedicated staff, our vendors, and most importantly, our loyal customers. We value our relationship with you above all else, and in that spirit, we look forward to seeing you soon in our shops.

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WOMEN’S SPORTSWEAR,

ITALIAN STYLE Winking at the world of fashion You can’t see it in the picture here, but the image on the cover of Avedon Fashion 1944–2000 is printed holographically, so the model literally appears to wink at you as you walk by. This irresistible come-on is just a hint of the visual pleasures within. The lush new book chronicles the work of Richard Avedon, the most influential fashion photographer of all time.

Beginning in the late 1940s, Avedon bucked the convention of stiff, motionless poses by encouraging his models to move and express themselves. He also forged such an intense connection with his subjects that he often left photo shoots embarrassed over the personal details they revealed to him. From Audrey Hepburn to Veruschka to Kate Moss, the book covers all of Avedon’s most iconic fashion models and images.

Combining classic fabrics with current design, the Italian sportswear maker Peserico has created “tailored clothing with a twist.” The versatile pieces in this line work well alone or when mixed with various furnishings. For a great example of Peserico’s mix-and-matchability—a key ingredient of wardrobe value—see page 54 of our fashion shoot, where a chocolate grey dress with horizontal seaming is paired with a closely knit, long sleeved turtleneck.

The Next Big Thing IN CHARLOTTE

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Flattering designs, exquisite materials and superb workmanship are always in style. That’s why Taylor Richards & Conger and TRC W carry both classic and contemporary apparel from the world’s leading brands. In our 6,000-square-foot store, we present the best of familiar, marquee names like Armani, Canali and Zegna for men and Hugo Boss for women, to name just a few. But we’re also dedicated to bringing you new and exciting fashion statements from just ahead of the curve. So we seek out lesser known, offbeat, sexy and cool brands that aren’t household names—like John Varvatos, Angelo Nardelli and Brunello Cucinelli. The next time you’re in our store looking for your favorite designer, explore what’s new. You may discover the next big thing in fashion.

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Twigs and leaves are not typical media for a painter, but these organic materials are integral to the work of the artist known as Jamali. Employing a style called

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The result is highly textured art that appears to have

Montaldo’s Furs has opened a new boutique within the TRC and TRC W shops at Phillips Place. View an extensive collection of new furs, cashmeres, leathers and accessories, and access all of Montaldo’s services—restyling, alterations, repairs, cleaning, glazing and reconditioning of furs, storage, and refinishing of leathers and suedes— in one convenient location!

been created by time and nature. Jamali’s paintings are available at Picture House Gallery on East Fourth Street in Charlotte, and for a limited time are also on exhibit at Taylor Richard & Conger.

THE A-to-Z LIST TRC and TRC W feature more than 75 designer brands under one roof. See if you don’t find your favorites among the list below.

Then stop by the store for a shopping experience you’ll love.

Taylor Richards & Conger Allegri Angelo Nardelli Boglioli Brunello Cucinelli Canali Culturata Diesel Earnest Sewn Ermenegildo Zegna Eye Bobs Ferragamo Gimo’s Hiltl Hobbs & Kent Ike Behar Incotex JB Hill Boots John Varvatos Kiton Luciano Barbera Martin Dingman Mason’s Massimo Bizzocchi Canali

Nicky Ovadafut Pantherella Raffaele Caruso Robert Talbott Santoni Trussini Zanella Z Zegna Hobbs & Kent

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Armani Jeans Audrey Talbott Brunello Cucinelli Calvaresi Christopher Blue D. Exterior Fallero Sarti Gemma Redux Giò Guerreri Gorjana Gunex Incotex J.B. Hill Boots

Esky says, ‘Shop at TRC” Jalda Luciano Barbera Majestic Melys Oriciani Peserico Rivamonti Vivo Imports Walter Voulaz

Give the Perfect Gift Can’t decide what to buy? Don’t know the size?

A gift certificate from Taylor Richards & Conger or TRC W is the ideal solution: It’s right for friends, family and business associates, is available in any denomination, and may be used for any purchase at the namesake shop. The certificate spends like cash and has no expiration date and no fees (may not be redeemed for cash). We’ll be happy to send your TRC or TRC W certificates to the recipients you select. To order, simply call us at 704.366.9092. We accept all major credit cards.

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Esquire magazine has been advising men on how to look great for 75 years, and for over two decades, Taylor Richards & Conger has been helping men follow that advice. In recent years, Esquire has rounded out its clothing counsel with The Gold Standard, a short list of men’s stores that, in the words of the magazine, “continuously raise the bar of what it means to be the best in the business.” TRC is the only store in the Carolinas to win this accolade. Come see for yourself just why we’ve been recognized as one of the nation’s top retail spots.

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■ Hand-turned pens by Sutton, from just north of Jalda Handbag Davidson, N.C. ■ Women’s jewelry designed and crafted in Charlotte by Amanda Grigg Jewelry ■ Handbags by Jalda, made in California of exotically embossed skins ■ Gemma Redux jewelry designed by Rachel Dooley and crafted in the USA.

The Artisan Event Taylor Richards & Conger presents hand-crafted products from across America: ■ Western boots for men & women by J.B. Hill of El Paso ■ Artisan overnight bags and briefcase by Moore & Giles of Forest, Va. ■ Handmade wine openers and knives from the Montana Artisan Collection

Eric Solomon of European Cellars will present special wines from his European Collection.

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OCTOBER 22–23

Giorgio Armani Made-to-Measure Trunk Event Scott Garris will present the Fall 2009 Collection of swatches for clothing to be made to your specifications.

11 A.M. TO 5 P.M. EACH DAY

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Game Plan for Life: Book Signing by Joe Gibbs

Canali Trunk Event and Wine Presentation Martin Bradshaw and Peter Belci of Canali will present the Fall 2009 clothing and sportswear line, as well as the R30 box from Canali, featuring made-to-measure clothing.

11 A.M. TO 6 P.M. J.B. Hill Boots

Solomon’s Choice Eric Solomon is a European wine expert and one of the country’s biggest importers.

He travels the world in search of undiscovered grape in offbeat territories—true regional wines of merit. His company, European Cellars, is headquartered right here in Charlotte, and the wines it imports are available from the area’s best wine merchants. For the upcoming cooler months, Solomon recommends these Spanish selections:

Meet Joe Gibbs, the NASCAR championship team owner, three-time Super Bowl-winning coach of the Washington Redskins and member of the NFL Hall of Fame, who will present and sign his legacy book, Game Plan for Life.

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Culturata: shirts with a difference CULTURATA IS AN ITALIAN BRAND of shirt with an ambitious

goal: “We want to change the way people choose clothing by pioneering the concept of sartorial sustainability,” explains Jacques Haggiag, who, along with Nadine Price, designs the line. “That means combining old-world tailoring tradition, ethical working practices, sustainable fabrics and, of course, sophisticated designs that are a delight to wear.” All Culturata shirts are hand-cut and hand-finished in the maker’s own workrooms in Rome.

If you find it appealing to wear a snazzy Italian dress

UNDER $10: EVODIA—This is the latest in a line of successful custom cuvée projects of Solomon’s.

EVODIA is made from 100% old vine Garnacha grapes grown near the high-altitude village of Atea in the Calatayud region.

shirt or sport shirt made with 100% certified organic cotton, then you’re definitely a Culturata kind of guy. Stop by TRC and experience the Culturata difference first-hand.

$30 TO $50: RAFAEL PALACIOS AS SORTES—Solomon considers this the “greatest white wine in Spain.” This 100% Godello wine comes from the D.O. Valdeorras in Galicia, a region that is “all the rage right now.”

SPLURGE: AALTO—This amazing Tempranillo (100% Tinto Fino) comes from a young estate, Bodegas Aalto, in the Ribera del Duero region. Star winemaker Mariano Garcia, formerly of Vega Sicilia, is responsible for this stellar effort.

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Grey matter Try a lighter shade of grey, and you’ll be seriously suited for business— without looking somber

Pearl grey vested suit by with charcoal micrograph pattern by Truzzi, plaid wool tie by Altea

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Parallel lines Angelo Nardelli updates the chalkstripe suit with a bold fabric and contrasting elbow patches

Angelo Nardelli bold striped suit with contrasting elbow patches, Gran Sasso grey vest with navy piping, Ermenegildo Zegna soft grey plaid sportshirt, chocolate wingtip oxfords by Grenson

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Built for comfort Relaxed cuts, pre-washing for softness and the world’s best cotton make these the perfect clothes for kicking back in style

Washed denim jeans by Earnest Sewn, grey cable sweater by Giorgio Armani, washed plaid sportshirt by John Varvatos, soft wine knit cotton henley by John Varvatos, stamped and printed belt by Orciani

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Tailgate ready Leather jacket by Gimo’s, washed corduroy pant by Luciano Barbera, soft plaid sportshirt

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Naval maneuver The classic peacoat gets a sophisticated update as part of this sporty cool-weather look

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Blue mood One of the mustwear colors for fall is blue. This look

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{ man of style } M Y C A R E E R AT L A N C E I N C . , A G R E AT C O M PA N Y W I T H G R E AT P E O P L E , S PA N S 35 YEARS. AS SENIOR VP OF HUMAN resources and organizational development, I find it very gratifying to help shape the growth and quality of the company.

I’m also active in the broader world of business—for example, as chairman of the board of directors for the Bank of Commerce—and in the nonprofit sector, as a trustee of Methodist University, my alma mater, and as chairman of the Harvey B. Gantt Center for African American Arts & Culture, to name some of my interests. Wherever I have personal passion, I like to dive in and help.

My relationship with TRC has always been about the comfort of the shopping experience and the comfort of the clothes. I wear made-to-measure suits, sport coats and pants. The convenience of the process is terrific: All I need to do is choose the fabrics. Once the garments are made, I try them on, the tailor notes any adjustments, and I’m on my way.

You could say I work with a two-person team at

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business leader and philanthropist TRC—Doug Gravely, my salesperson, and my wife Florence. I’m a conservative dresser, and they encourage me to be more daring in my style. Together we reach a happy medium! Currently I’m wearing Armani suits.

My philosophy is that you never “arrive” in life.

You’re always a work in progress, and should always look to do better for yourself and others. TRC seems to share that point of view, and that makes them a good fit for me.

Earl Leake wears a made-to-measure wool suit by Giorgio Armani, cotton dress shirt

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This enables the surface of dark fabrics to replicate the properties of white fabrics, reflecting 80% of direct sunlight where they would normally only reflect 20%. Also, my Elements jacket is with me all the time.

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be made of?

No matter how much innovation we bring to the table, I strongly believe that natural fibers will always be the main source of material used in our clothing. Superfine wool is in our DNA. The look will slowly evolve, and we will be there to lead that evolution.

How do you control the ONE OF OUR MAINSTAY BRANDS at Taylor

materials. Today, Zegna is a global

Richards and Conger, Ermenegildo Zegna is

leader in men’s luxury clothing.

preparing to celebrate its 100th anniversary.

The current Ermenegildo Zegna,

It was in 1910 that young Ermenegildo Zegna

known as Gildo, recently sat

founded a textile company in his hometown of

down with TRC to discuss his

Trivero, Italy. He aimed to create the highest-

role as fourth-generation leader

quality fabrics from the world’s best raw

of the brand that bears his name.

quality of the fibers used in your clothes?

We have a long history when it comes to selecting the best raw materials, and over the years we’ve developed close relationships with growers.

We also participate in govern-

Was it inevitable that you would join the

around the world. So when I have

family business?

a quiet moment, I enjoy the small

I was never forced to join, but I did grow

town and Lake Lugano, and on

the best growers; we give the

up with it. I have a vivid memory of my

weekends, the mountains of

annual Trofeo awards to the best

grandfather showing us around our mill in

St. Moritz.

ment-subsidized awards for

growers, and in exchange we get

Trivero. It may not have been a given, but it

their best products. And we have

was very natural that I joined the company.

expert technicians who make sure

You say you travel a lot. How much?

I travel practically half of the time, but I

our superior standards are always maintained.

Where do you live?

love it. We are a global company, and there

In Lugano, a quiet city in the Italian part of

is no better way of understanding what is

TRADITIONAL TAILORING MEETS

Switzerland. I work in Milan and travel a lot

going on than being there.

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How would you describe your personal style of dress?

the Bielmonte Ski Resort,

When I’m on a plane or on vacation I

which was constructed

have time to catch up on my reading

I am classic, but I like

without damaging the

without interruption, so I try to take

to have some fun with

natural environment.

accessories. I particularly

Today we also have

like knit ties from our

the Fondazione Zegna,

What music are

Montenapoleone 27 line.

which promotes

you listening to

environmental, cultural,

these days?

Is your wife, Elena,

social and scientific

I like music as a

involved in the family

initiatives around the

background sound,

business?

world. It was established

so I listen mostly

She is not directly

in 2000 is presided over

involved in the business,

advantage of those moments.

to classical and

by my sister Anna.

lounge music.

for over 25 years, she plays

What’s the best part

What’s your

a much bigger role than you

about what you do?

favorite film?

might imagine!

The best part is also my

La Dolce Vita, the

biggest responsibility: I

quintessential

You have been called

run a company that has

portrait of Italy.

an environmentalist.

my name on the door.

How so?

I’m responsible for the

How would you describe

My ancestors were en-

more than 7,000 people

your typical customer?

vironmentally conscious

working for us. This is

Let’s call him the

long before it was fash-

both challenging and

“Zegna man.”

ionable. In the early 1920s

very rewarding.

There is not one ideal

but having been by my side

they planted half a million trees on the hills behind the factory. This was the seed that eventually led us to establish the Oasi Zegna [Zegna Oasis], a

man, but common threads What are some of your favorite

are confidence, personality,

places in the world, and why do

success and a great

you like them?

sense of style.

I love skiing and playing golf, so I

conservation area in the

visit the Alps in the winter and go to

If you weren’t

Biellese Alps that cov-

my country house on the lake in the

the CEO of

ers about 100 square

summer. I also love big cities, and

Ermenegildo Zegna,

New York holds a special place in my

what would you

heart. It has a unique energy, and I

be doing?

feel at home whenever I’m there.

I don’t have any unful-

kilometers. It incorporates

filled dreams. This is who What can’t you leave

I am and what I do,

home without?

and I’m very happy in

I read a lot, so I like to bring books.

my shoes.

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PAYS OFF Audi took a chance with the R8, a MID-ENGINE EXOTIC that goes head to head with revered sports cars and COMES OUT A WINNER |

BY MARIA LISSANDRELLO

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Looking more Italian than German, the Audi R8 shares its space frame with a cousin, the Lamborghini Gallardo. The power plant, below left, is always on view through a transparent cover (this photo shows the optional V10 engine).

IT TAKES NERVES OF STEEL to debut a six-figure sports car. One that

R8 doesn’t have to beg for attention; it earns it. And with few on

nobody’s waiting for. One that’s set to compete against the beloved

the road (consider that Porsche sells a thousand 911s every month,

45-year-old Porsche 911, the BMW M6 and the Aston Martin Van-

while Audi figures to sell 300 to 400 R8s in a whole year), it owns the

tage. Yet in its debut year, the audacious Audi R8 was crowned

mark of exclusivity. Treat yourself to this $114,000 coupe, and odds

a supercar—Automobile magazine named it 2008 Automobile of

are you’ll be the only one in your zip code zipping around in it.

the Year; it trounced the Ferrari F430 to take 2008 MSN Car of the

Why so few? This is no assembly-line baby. Its 5,000 bits and

Year and was hailed as World Performance Car of the Year at the

pieces are hand-assembled by 70 specialists; all that loving care

2008 World Car of the Year awards. And those are just a few of the

yields just 15 cars a day. And before any one of them gets the Audi

many accolades.

stamp of approval, it must undergo a unique test: Some 95 lasers

What makes this road car so outstanding? Its aggressive design, for one. Rocket-like and low to the ground, wider than average, with

inspect the car in 5 seconds, in a sort of CT scan that ensures the two-seater is to spec.

its engine (mounted behind the driver and ahead of the rear wheels)

That means guaranteeing the aluminum space frame it shares

visible through a transparent cover that lights up in the dark, the

with its pricier ($70K-plus pricier) cousin, the Lamborghini Gallardo, is perfect; its retractable rear spoiler retracts, its LED brake lights

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activate; its “shift-by-wire” technology is positioned to deliver ultra-

travel. She is also the librettist for opera composer Christof Bergman.

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But it’s when you put this machine to the test—slipping into the

where you tell it; and when you’re ready to stop, it stops.

cocoon-like cockpit (sleek rotary controls set against a piano black

Ready for curves? Take them with confidence; after all, the R8

console curve around the driver), settling into your cushy Alcanta-

is programmed to detect driving situations in seconds and deliver the

ra/leather bucket seat, and even finding

appropriate damping forces. And while

some room to stretch your legs—that the

THE AUDI R8 AT A GLANCE

its all-wheel drive and unequal tire sizes

real fun begins.

BASE PRICE: $114,500

keep it solidly in contact with the sur-

STANDARD ENGINE:

face, you’ll still thrill to the energy, power

Find a deserted straightaway and see if you can’t beat the 0-60 mph-in-4.5seconds promise. Blast the R8 to its 187 mph max and enjoy the shock and awe of feeling totally in control—the electro-

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| BOSCH ESP 8.0 ELECTRONIC STABILITY PROGRAMME

and elasticity that make the R8 a stealth speedster.

But what if you’re just tooling around town? Go for it. The R8 can be as sedate

magnetic springs and dampers guarantee

| ACOUSTIC PARKING SYSTEM WITH REAR-VIEW CAMERA

as the A6, purring politely, slinking along

a smooth, stable ride, rounding off any

CLOSEST COMPETITORS: PORSCHE 911 CARRERA 4S, BMW M6,

subtly—if that’s what you ask of it. This

harsh edges without making you feel as

ASTON MARTIN V8 VANTAGE

dynamic coupe is nothing if not versatile,

if you’ve lost touch with the road; the

WHERE TO FIND IT: AUDI OF CHARLOTTE; CALL BOB WHITMORE,

an easygoing two-seater dying to be

steering is so precise the R8 goes only

GENERAL SALES MANAGER, AT 704-535-8800.

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ESCAPE TO THE

REETHI RAH and COCOA ISLAND offer

two visions of BEACHSIDE PARADISE

MALDIVES THINK DESERT-ISLAND PARADISE, and a variety of tropical images inevitably come to

mind: sandy beaches that are ultra-white and silky under foot, a crystal sea studded with colorful coral reefs, azure skies, perfect palm trees and, of course, quiet seclusion.

If one destination matches this mental checklist, it’s the Maldives, an island republic sprawled across 56,000 square miles of the Indian Ocean. The Maldives has the distinction of being the world’s lowest-lying country; its sandy hillocks rarely reach more than a few meters above sea level. That’s because the entire country is a constellation of coral reef atolls. Twenty-six atolls comprise 1,192 small islands, only 202 of which are inhabited. Of these, about 90 are resort islands, and of the 90, perhaps 18 are truly special, the location of some of the most rarefied resorts anywhere.

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IMAGES BY: ROLF GOTTWALD FOTODESIGN, CHRIS CALDICOTT, CERULEAN VILLA

The over-water villas at Reethi Rah offer thatched-roof elegance and endless views of the Indian Ocean.

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Perched over water, the villas at Cocoa Island emphasize barefoot luxury. The resort setting is more reef than island, as seen in the photo below; snorkeling and diving are prime activities here.

At Reethi Rah (opposite), high ceilings, natural materials and minimalist style distinguish the large villas. Beachside dining—al fresco, of course—is one of several mealtime options.

While the Maldives has had occasional visitors for millennia—it was a stop on ancient Persian and Chinese trade routes—it was only in the mid-1990s that tourism took off, meaning virtually all of the resorts in the Maldives are quite new. The best of these resorts have a lot in common: Each has luxury villas of unique design. Each has extraordinary coral reefs lying just offshore, a world of rays, triggerfish, clownfish and hawksbill turtles. Each has stellar service and a great spa—because the whole point of a Maldives vacation is to send you home relaxed, recharged and refreshed. It’s why Donna Karan, Sienna Miller, Beyoncé Knowles and Sir Paul McCartney are major fans.

But the approach to relaxation varies by resort. Here we present two resorts consistently rated among the best of the best, representing two ends of the relaxation spectrum: One&Only Reethi Rah makes you comfortable with electronic amenities and glamorous surroundings, while Cocoa Island epitomizes the concept of “barefoot luxury.”

REETHI RAH One&Only resorts are the top-tier properties of Butch Kerzner, who developed Atlantis in the Bahamas and Mohegan Sun in Connecticut. There are just six One&Only resorts worldwide (the best-known to Americans being Palmilla at the tip of the Baja Peninsula), and what they share are sophistication without stuffiness and service that approaches six stars.

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desk) whisks you to the property, one of the few islands in the Maldives that has been expanded, in this case to six times its original size. There are 130 large villas, some set on stilts over the water. The beach villas have outdoor king-sized sun beds set on private infinity pools next to the beach.

In a country renowned for its spas, Reethi Rah sets the bar high. An ESPA spa offers 10 treatment rooms and many ayurvedic therapies, not to mention signature treatments like the ESPA Energy Equalizer with Volcanic Hot Stones. There’s a yoga pavilion, women-only areas and multi-day Wellness Journeys, such as the seven-day Holistic Fitness journey.

The choice of restaurants at Reethi Rah is superb. Fanditha serves Lebanese cuisine on tables placed on the sand as well as in Arabian-style tents; Tapasake offers Japanese fusion; Reethi Restaurant has an international menu. And the remote location is no barrier to gastronomic excellence. Sushi-grade fish is flown in from Tokyo, free-range lamb from Australia, strawberries from Belgium. Reethi Rah ranks number 17 for food—in the world, mind you—on the Condé Nast Traveler Gold List 2009 of the Best Hotels in the World.

COCOA ISLAND Cocoa Island has a deceptive simplicity, not unlike that of its sister Como resort, Parrot Cay, half a world away in the Turks & Caicos. It’s as if the humble but well-located beach shack has

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Soaring spaces and opulent design mark the spa at Reethi Rah (left). The resort has no shortage of options for soaking, from swimming pools—seen above is just one of the 40—to spa treatments (right). Known for gourmet fare, both Cocoa Island and Reethi Rah fly in fresh food from the world over.

Below, seared tuna from Cocoa’s Asian-influenced menu.

been made over with cool urban chic.

Cocoa lies in South Malé atoll, a 35-minute speedboat transfer from the international airport. Hotelier Christina Ong’s philosophy prevails here, so the property remains a simple islet covered with palms, wild sea grapes and hibiscus, encircled by a reef with proverbial gin-clear waters.

The resort is small, just 33 rooms, and its architecture unusual. Serpentine wooden walkways lead out to each accommodation, which is set on stilts, with baby sharks and reef fish circling below. There are rooms, suites, loft suites and loft villas, the latter with kitchen and private butler. The Dhoni suites are built to resemble local fishing boats. Surrounded by water, they actually look like floating boats, but they are firmly secured on stilts. Each has a full-length glass wall, giving you a sweeping view of the Indian Ocean from your bed.

Inside they are airy indeed, with high cathedral ceilings. Bathrooms are huge, with separate shower and tub. But it’s the natural materials that are standouts.

There are lots of white fabrics, including Frette sheets. The furnishings are wood and understated, floors are teak, and the overall mood rather Zen-like.

Maybe the single biggest reason to choose Cocoa Island is the Shambhala Retreat, widely considered among the best spas in the Maldives. If you’re pining for an Abhyanga Ayurvedic massage or a two-hour Como Shambhala Ritual massage, go for it. After a morning of yoga on the beach, of course. This place has a massive reputation among devotees of yoga, and some of the world’s leading instructors hang out here.

Cuisine is a major part of your stay at any Como property, and at the Ufaa restaurant, which is thatched with alang alang grass, you sit on large sofas and cushions. You can expect Indian-, Sri Lankan- and Thai-style cuisine, or you can elect low-fat, organic Como Shambhala cuisine.

At Cocoa Island, you can literally snorkel from your room to reef. And if you’ve ever contemplated learning to dive, these calm waters would be the place

PLANNING YOUR TRIP

to begin. There’s even deep sea fishing and windsurfing available as well.

The best time to visit the Maldives is December through March, the driest months.

But to capture the true spirit of Cocoa Island, simply take a private boat to a

Temperature remains steady year-round, averaging 88° F by day and 73° F at night.

deserted beach, with champagne, picnic and partner in hand. After all, you don’t

ONE&ONLY MALDIVES AT REETHI RAH

want to overdo it in paradise.

Doubles from $860 including breakfast | www.oneandonlyresorts.com COCOA ISLAND

E V E R E T T P O T T E R writes frequently about travel to Asia.

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BLE AKE Rich texture, layers, shades of grey and muted elegance define this season’s hottest looks. Whether dressed up or casual, the attraction is undeniable

Kristeen looks sweet in Brunello Cucinelli’s navy turtleneck with chocolate satin cuffs and collar detail, a pleated brown and cream glen plaid skirt by Peserico and suede booties

by Cucinelli. Chocolate woven leather tote by Orciani.

Stephen wears a wool cheviot suit with suede elbow patches by Angelo Nardelli, a merino wool cardigan by Gran Sasso, a rust and grey striped cotton shirt by Lorenzini and a wool tie by Geoff Nicholson.

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Stephen keeps it simple in a wool roll-neck sweater and grey plaid trousers by Giorgio Armani.

Kristeen wears Melysâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; grey tweed cabled sweater coat over a black knit turtleneck a-line dress by Anne Claire.

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Kristeen favors the clean lines of Peserico’s chocolate boiled wool horizontal seamed dress.

Black turtleneck by Amina Rubinacci.

Suede Mary Janes

by Brunello Cucinelli.

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Stephen cuts a modern silhouette in a rich brown suit with blue-grey stripes

by Boglioli. He pairs it with a dusty blue dress shirt by Giorgio Armani and a wool plaid tie by Altea.

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Stephen means business in a grey flannel chalkstriped suit by Giorgio Armani, a micro-graph plaid cotton dress shirt

by Truzzi and a silk tie

by Nicky.

Kristeen wears a grey ribbed short sleeve turtleneck by Rivamonti and a navy plaid skirt with leather belt by Gunex.

Her suede booties are by Brunello Cucinelli.

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Kristeen steps out in a super kid mohair and merino wool three-quarter-length coat by Anne Claire, a Hugo Boss white cotton blouse with elongated cuff, a raspberry cashmere sweater by Pashmere and Incotex grey flannel cropped pants. Her grey suede Mary Janes and brown suede belt are by Brunello Cucinelli.

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Stephen wears a charcoal cabled wool sweater by John Varvatos, a plaid cotton sportshirt by Canali, flat-front wool flannel trousers by Brunello Cucinelli and a crocodile belt by Martin Dingman.

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Stephen is the picture of elegance in a peak-lapel tuxedo by Canali, a formal shirt by Hamilton, carved onyx cufflinks and studs by Jan Leslie, and hand-tied silk bow by Carrot & Gibbs.

Kristeen wears a black keyhole-back cocktail dress by Giò Guerreri.

Her crystal and silver necklace is

by Gemma Redux.

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When Queen Victoria attended the Great Exhibition, a celebration

modern building with state-of-the-art workshops. More than 70 patents

of technological marvels held in London in 1851, she was struck by a

boast of inventions that have dazzled and inspired the horologic commu-

wondrous pocket watch. Remarkable not only for its lovely detail, the

nity for the last century and a half. Yet Patek’s dynamic vision is matched

timepiece represented a significant horologic advance. Unlike other mod-

by a devotion to craftsmanship that represents the very best of Swiss

els of the day, the watch was “keyless,” requiring no separate (and eas-

watchmaking. It’s this marriage of innovation and tradition that produces

ily misplaced) component for winding and setting. The Queen promptly

timepieces collectors covet and families pass down through generations.

acquired the watch, the creation of a small Geneva-based manufacturer who would soon become world-renowned: Patek Philippe.

While numerous royals, popes and dignitaries have since joined

The company was founded in 1839 by Antoine Norbert de Patek and François Czapek, Polish refugees who fled their country after a failed uprising against the Russian Empire. When the men eventually parted ways, Patek

the ranks of those who favor Patek, the company’s commitment to in-

joined forces with the French watchmaker Adrien Philippe, whose name

novation remains unchanged from its early days. Nestled just outside of

graces the brand we now recognize. Today, the company is rare among Ge-

Geneva at Plan-les-Ouates, Patek’s headquarters is housed in a strikingly

nevan watch manufacturers in that it remains independent and family-owned.

Purchased by the Stern brothers in 1932, it is now led by third- and fourth-

Led by the father-son team of Philippe and Thierry Stern (above), Patek Philippe is the last private, independent Genevan watch manufacturer. The Gondolo

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generation family members, Philippe Stern and his son, Thierry.

The French term bienfacture (essentially, “to make well”) encapsu-

watch at upper right exemplifies the low-key elegance of the brand. But Patek

lates the painstaking care with which Patek produces its watches. Most

has always done bravura custom designs as well, such as the enameled and

models are made in small quantities and each is treated as an individual

diamond-encrusted pocket watch case shown at bottom.

work of art. The company’s 200 skilled watchmakers finish each time-

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The Grand Reverso 101 is set with nearly 4 carats of F-G color, top-quality diamonds.

piece by hand, tending with great patience to the tiniest of details. In-

among the most exciting elements for collectors are a watch’s “complica-

deed, mechanical components not even visible to the owner are polished

tions.” The term refers to functions beyond standard time display such as

and embellished with the same impeccable aesthetic concern applied to

a perpetual calendar with moon phases, multiple time zones, or small and

the watch’s exterior. The end result is an understated and elegant time-

grand strikes. In this area, Patek Philippe excels, stunning aficionados with

piece whose beauty appeals to the most sophisticated tastes.

exceptional timepieces ranging from the Calibre 89 (nine years in the making,

When it comes to quality control, Patek maintains the most strin-

it boasts 33 complications, including a leap year indicator and thermometer)

gent standards of perfectionism. While many manufacturers purchase

to the millennial Star Caliber 2000 (its creation led to six newly filed patents

watch components from other makers, speeding up the process but

for innovations, among them a sonorous Westminster chime). Recently,

relinquishing a measure of control, Patek holds to the value of slow

the debut of the complicated World Time watch delighted collectors for its

craftsmanship. The company produces all watch movements, cases

permanent display of all 24 time zones and its coveted cloisonné enamel dial.

and bracelets on site in order to oversee every detail of their product’s

While the launch of a new design sends a thrill through the horolog-

creation. More than 1,200 individual steps go into producing a single watch, a process that can take up to two years for a complicated time-

Patek Philippe Ref. 5180/1 (top right) is a tour de force of skeletonization.

piece. Meanwhile, each watch is subjected to 600 hours of testing during

The plates, bridges and cocks of the ultra-thin, self-winding movement have been

manufacturing and up to a month of additional observation afterwards. It

cut back aggressively, pushing structural and functional limits. Each flat piece

is only after these strenuous measures are completed that the company

is elaborately engraved, producing a delicate, filigreed effect. At top left, the

will give the watch its distinguished name.

assembled movement of Ref. 5207 reveals the tourbillon and hallmark Calatrava

There is much to be admired in such fine mechanical timepieces, but

cross. At bottom left, a cloisonné enamel dial is constructed by hand.

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ic world, a brand’s enduring collection is a true

A contemporary interpretation of the Art Deco

testament to its watchmakers’ skills. Among

movement, the Gondolo collection features

Patek’s iconic models is the Calatrava, a

attractive rectangular shapes; a variation of this

classic round wristwatch first introduced

model, the women’s “Twenty-4,” is a refined,

in 1932. Reflecting the tenets of Bauhaus

diamond-set wristwatch for all occasions.

design, the Calatrava emphasizes clean lines, functionality and a subtle elegance that endures—at the same time it defies—passing fads.

The Golden Ellipse is one of the most instantly iden-

In keeping with the meticulous care shown each watch in the manufacturing process, Patek Philippe maintains a lifelong interest in its timepieces.

Since the company’s founding in 1839, it has kept archival

tifiable Patek Philippe designs, with a fluid elliptical shape

records for every watch produced, a rare resource for owners.

based on the architectural principle of “divine” proportions.

Likewise, the company is unique in stocking parts from the earliest days of manufacturing, so they may continue to service

At top left, a Patek Philippe artist creates an enameled dial with the

their creations as the years pass. This is one more way Patek

aid of a microscope. At right, the Aquanaut Luce Ref. 5069 haute joail-

ensures its product may be passed on, an elegant heirloom of

lerie model combines the rugged, contemporary styling of Patek’s iconic

great personal significance, from mother to daughter, father to son.

Aquanaut with a pavé setting of 387 flawless Top Wesselton round diamonds. Seen

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BY E V E R E T T P O T T E R

SKIING 1 MILLION ACRES, B.C. Revelstoke and Kicking Horse are North America’s new frontier of lift-served skiing IF YOU’VE EVER BEEN STUCK in ski traffic on I-70 in Colorado and longed

for a more remote mountain experience, consider heading north to British Columbia—not to the coastal mega-resort of Whistler Blackcomb, where you risk being bummed out by rain at the base, but to the interior of B.C., where you’re guaranteed light powder, freedom from crowds, gorgeous vistas and improved bragging rights when you return home.

The two up-and-coming B.C. resorts generating big buzz are Kicking Horse and Revelstoke, and they have a lot in common. Both are hard to get to: Prepare for a long flight and a lengthy (but traffic-free!) mountain drive. And both are big, demanding mountains, like Jackson Hole or Snowbird—family destinations, sure, but also places where hard-core skiers and boarders can really put testosterone levels to the test.

This is skiing’s new frontier, remote mountains that were colonized by heli-skiing operations and a handful of über-fit backcountry powder hounds. Now that they’ve opened as resorts, savvy skiers have discovered that the reward for a long road trip is a heli-skiing experience without the peril or expense of a helicopter, amidst jaw-dropping scenery.

Start with Kicking Horse, which opened in late 2000. You get there by flying to Calgary and then driving two-and-a-half hours along the TransCanada Highway to the mining and timber town of Golden, B.C. Kicking Horse had humble beginnings as a locals-only area called Whitetooth, accessed via a gravel road and a single-lane bridge, with a log cabin as a day lodge. The lone chairlift carried a few hundred skiers a day.

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Where is everyone? With endless mountain views, ample powder and freedom from crowds, Kicking Horse Mountain Resort offers that top-of-the-world feeling.

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But then Vancouver architect Oberto Oberti and partner Ballast Nedam Canada Ltd. arrived and spent $150 million U.S., with another $100 million scheduled to be spent here by 2010.

What really kick-started Kicking Horse was the installation of the

Then there’s Revelstoke, which takes “extreme” to greater heights.

The new kid on the block, it opened in late 2007 with a sizeable boast: Revelstoke claimed that in a few years it would be bigger than Whistler

Dogtooth Range of the Purcells, the exclusive domain of heli-skiing opera-

Blackcomb, currently the largest resort in North America and the setting

tions, became accessible by mere mortals. The gondola gave the resort a

for the alpine events of the 2010 Winter Olympics.

Take the gondola to the top of CPR Ridge, and you encounter a

Now, Revelstoke is a working rail town with a population of about 8,500 people, hardly a world-class resort. But what gave the brash

near-vertigo-inducing panorama of the jagged Canadian Rockies and

boast some heft were the surroundings. Revelstoke is smack dab in the

Selkirk Mountains. Kicking Horse’s four dozen marked runs are mere sug-

Monashee Mountains, one of the most legendary heli-skiing grounds. The

gestions. Basically, if you can see it, you can ski it. From CPR Ridge and

Monashees average 500 inches of powder a year—that’s more than 40

Redemption Ridge, you can drop in from any of 70 inbound chutes, some

feet of snow—and a heli-ski trip here has long been the stuff of dreams.

of which are breathtakingly close to vertical. The steep head walls drop

Suddenly, for the price of a lift ticket, anyone could access these

into broad bowls, which funnel down to gladed runs and mogul fields.

legendary powder fields with a trip up 8,029-foot Mt. Mackenzie. That’s

Exhaustion and exhilaration are partners here. And if you have novices in

the resort mountain, heavily treed below, with alpine bowls above. It

your family, note that there is a beginner’s way down from the summit.

amasses an impressive 480 annual inches of light, dry snow yearly, just

The town of Golden will never rival Aspen for amenities, but there are still some niceties for visitors. Foremost are the Eagle Eye Suites, a

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private guide and first tracks in the morning, all for $950 a night.

Golden Eagle Express gondola. Overnight, a 12,000-foot peak in the

4,133-foot vertical drop, second in Canada only to Whistler Blackcomb.

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come with butler service, breakfast and dinner for two, lift tickets, a

shy of the 500-inch mark.

At the beginning of its second season, 2008–09, Revelstoke surpassed

pair of luxury accommodations on the second floor of the summit lodge,

both Whistler and Vail for vertical, boasting 5,620 feet, with 32 trails, four

which houses the gondola terminal and Eagle Eye Restaurant. The suites

alpine bowls, four lifts, two gondolas and two quads, all high-speed. The

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Heli-cious descent: For skiers who want entire peaks to themselves, Revelstoke provides helicopter access to a half-million acres in the Monashee Mountains (opposite top). And for those who prefer to find creature comforts at the summit, the lodge atop Revelstoke’s Mt. Mackenzie fills the bill. The gondola seen at lower left is one of two at the rapidly expanding resort. This page: High above a cloud bank, a skier raises a cloud of powder at Kicking Horse.

skiable acreage is now 3,031. In short, it’s enormous and getting more so.

What vaults Revelstoke into the potentially great resort category is that it offers lift-served skiing, snow-cat skiing and heli-skiing, all from the moun-

and Selkirk Mountains is pretty inspiring. Right now, the coolest place to sleep is the newly opened Nelsen Lodge, a luxury boutique hotel at the base.

The future? The owners claim the skiing could be developed to the

tain base. Just carry your skis, buy the appropriate pass, and go. No other

point where Revelstoke would have 6,000 vertical feet and 10,000 skiable

mountain in North America can deliver that. The numbers that go along with

acres, which would make it by far the biggest resort in North America.

it tell the tale: The snow cat gets you to an additional 5,000 acres, while the

The plan is for a four-season resort that in 15 years will have 130 trails,

heli-skiing option opens up an astonishing 500,000 acres of wilderness.

5,000 lodging units and an 18-hole golf course.

If Revelstoke has an issue at this point, it’s that it’s too tough for any

But for now, go and ski this uncrowded hill while it’s still in its infancy.

but solid intermediate skiers and above. You won’t be pleased if you’re

And if your friends give you a blank stare when you tell them where

a novice—not when more than half of the mountain is rated “advanced”

you’ve been, that will be a good thing. The secret isn’t out yet.

and there are only two green runs. Good skiers test their mettle on that nearly 5,700-foot vertical, and multi-mile runs like Snow Rodeo and Devil’s

KICKING HORSE MOUNTAIN RESORT, B.C.

Club can be an endurance challenge. It also helps to be comfortable in

GETTING THERE: Fly to Calgary, rent a four-wheel-drive vehicle, and then drive two-

powder, since Revelstoke gets plenty of it.

and-a-half hours to Golden, B.C.

The other challenge? Getting here. Revelstoke is located six hours from

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both Vancouver and Calgary. As for the town, you won’t find the comforts of Jackson Hole. But the architecture, a mix of Victorian, Queen Anne and Dutch Revival, is authentically charming, and the backdrop of the Monashee

REVELSTOKE MOUNTAIN RESORT, B.C. GETTING THERE: Fly to Vancouver or Calgary, and then rent a four-wheel-drive vehicle for the six-hour drive. Alternatively, take a flight into regional Kelowna Airport, followed by a

E V E R E T T P O T T E R , a contributing editor to Ski magazine,

two-and-a-half-hour drive.

has skied on four continents.

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BY M A R K D O W D E N

RYE REDUX THOMAS H. HANDY SAZERAC RYE, a special bottling from Buffalo Trace Distillery, is one of the LEADING LIGHTS of a WHISKEY RENAISSANCE PEOPLE THINK OF BOURBON as the classic American

of rye, they mean straight rye—true rye.

spirit, but for most of our country’s history, the

Eighteenth-century Americans drank spirits in great

more popular native whiskey was straight rye. To-

quantity, often beginning at breakfast. After the Revolu-

day rye is resurgent, with good reason: The best

tion, the preferred dram shifted from rum and fruit brandy

rye, spicy and dry, is more intricate and more inter-

to whiskey, especially in the Mid-Atlantic and the South.

esting than bourbon.

Scots-Irish immigrants fueled the trend. They arrived with

Let’s define our terms: At some point in

a taste for whiskey and the know-how to make it from

the 20th century, “rye” became synony-

whatever grain was on hand, which more often than not

mous with blended Canadian whiskey,

was rye. George Washington operated a sizeable rye dis-

even though many Canadian whiskies

tillery at Mount Vernon. And when, as President, he rode

contain little or no rye grain. In the U.S.,

out with 13,000 troops to quell the Whiskey Rebellion in

by contrast, “straight rye whiskey” must

western Pennsylvania, the whiskey in question was rye.

be distilled from at least 51 percent rye,

For most of the 19th century, Maryland and Pennsyl-

just as “straight bourbon whiskey” must

vania produced a lot more rye per year than Kentucky did

contain at least 51 percent corn in the

bourbon. When the classic whiskey cocktails, the Sazerac

mash bill. When whiskey geeks speak

and the Manhattan, were popularized, they called not for

Thomas H. Handy Sazerac rye is just one great whiskey from Buffalo Trace.

Dating to 1787, the distillery sits by the Kentucky River in Frankfort, just over the hill in this 1871 map.

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Scenes from Buffalo Trace (clockwise): Whiskey ages in Warehouse C, which dates to 1885. Obie Kemper pulls a sample for tasting while Elmer T. Lee, master distiller emeritus, tries to be patient. When the whiskey is deemed ready for bottling, it gets “dumped” from the barrel over charcoal bits. Here, Sazerac rye, the sixyear-old known as “baby Saz,” goes into the bottle.

bourbon but for rye. To drink a Manhattan made with rye, by the way, can

(known to devotees as “baby Saz”), a stunning 18-year-old and a special

be a revelation. I’ve never cared for a bourbon Manhattan—too sweet—

bottling called Thomas H. Handy Sazerac rye. The Handy is named for

but the drink made with three parts rye, one part sweet vermouth and a

the New Orleans barkeep who updated the Sazerac cocktail in the late

dash of Angostura bitters, the original 1874 recipe, is terrific.

1800s by substituting rye for the cognac of the original recipe.

So what killed real rye? In a word, Prohibition. When the act was

Buffalo Trace issues a new, barrel-strength bottling of its Thomas H.

repealed in 1933, distillers had to crank up production from scratch.

Handy Sazerac rye each fall. Recently I tasted the third release, for which

They gravitated to bourbon, probably because corn was the cheaper

Buffalo Trace supplied some enticing statistics: Distilled in spring 2002 from

grain. While the new bourbon was aging, Canadian whiskey continued

Minnesota rye complemented by Kentucky corn and North Dakota malted

to flood the U.S. market, just as it had on a bootleg basis since 1919.

barley, the whiskey aged for six years, five months on the fifth floor of Ware-

Sweet and generic, this “rye” became the norm, while only a few die-

house M. Twenty-two barrels were hand-picked for bottling under the Thom-

hard distilleries in the U.S. resumed the production of straight rye.

as H. Handy Sazerac label. It’s interesting to note that 30 percent of the whis-

Now, after a 70-year hiatus, straight rye is enjoying a major comeback. Call this Phase III of the Great Whiskey Awakening. In Phase I,

key was lost to evaporation! That’s the effect of hot Kentucky summers.

Uncut and unfiltered, the rye was bottled at a mouth-searing 127.5 proof.

single malt Scotch became the subject of connoisseurship. In Phase II,

If the baby Saz is the perfect cocktail rye—spicy, grassy and a

enthusiasm turned to bourbon, leading distillers to feats of small-batch

little sour—the Handy is best enjoyed on the rocks (with a splash of

and single-barrel greatness. In Phase III, the focus is straight rye, and

branch water to cut the strength). Thick and lush, it mingles sweet

distillers are scrambling to keep up with demand.

bourbon tastes with a sourdough tang and lingering floral notes. Frank-

While bourbon peters out with too much aging, rye whiskey, like

ly, it tastes like a great bourbon, a fine Scotch and an elegant old rye all

Scotch, becomes more rounded and complex with additional years in

in one. This is a big, powerful, complex whiskey that seems to evolve

the barrel. Older ryes are in short supply, and prices have shot up. The

with each delicious sip—proof positive that American straight rye is a

brands to look for are Black Maple Hill, Hirsch Selection, Sazerac and

once and future king.

High West Rendezvous—the latter a highly successful blend of sixyear-old and 16-year-old ryes.

Most rye on the current market comes from bourbon distilleries in Kentucky. This includes Sazerac, a new brand with an old name from the Buffalo Trace Distillery in Frankfort, Ky., which is producing some of the best whiskies in America. The Sazerac ryes include a bold six-year-old

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TASTING NOTES THOMAS H. HANDY SAZERAC RYE C O L O R | Bright, reddish brown.

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F I N I S H | Sourdough bread, long floral notes, coconut, nutmeg.

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