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A PREVIEW TO THE LONDON INTERNATIONAL WINE FAIR & DISTIL <strong>2012</strong>
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Contents<br />
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3<br />
What’s Hot by Country . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4<br />
What’s Hot by Agents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18<br />
Just-Drinks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27<br />
Winemaker Showcase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28<br />
Non-Wine Exhibi<strong>to</strong>rs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32<br />
Distil Spirits Exhibi<strong>to</strong>rs . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34<br />
New Features for <strong>2012</strong> . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36<br />
LIWF Conference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38<br />
Stand By Beaujolais . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40<br />
Bordeaux at LIWF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41<br />
LIWF Masterclass Schedule . . . . . . . . . 42<br />
On-Trade Theatre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44<br />
LIWF Industry Briefi ngs . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47<br />
The Access Zone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48<br />
The Harpers Awards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49<br />
General Tastings & Events. . . . . . . . . . . 50<br />
The List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56<br />
The Wine Gang . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57<br />
LIWF Key Supporters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58<br />
Getting <strong>to</strong> ExCeL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60<br />
Floorplan . . . . . . . . . . . Inside back cover<br />
Open times . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back cover
A time for discovery<br />
It’s been a remarkable year for <strong>the</strong> team<br />
preparing for <strong>the</strong> 32nd London International<br />
Wine Fair and Distil. Much of <strong>the</strong> summer of<br />
2011 was spent in consultation with exhibi<strong>to</strong>rs<br />
and visi<strong>to</strong>rs as <strong>to</strong> whe<strong>the</strong>r <strong>the</strong> event should<br />
change venue, and more radically, whe<strong>the</strong>r<br />
or not consumers should be invited <strong>to</strong> attend.<br />
The question of venue was all but answered<br />
for us when Earl’s Court confirmed plans <strong>to</strong><br />
redevelop <strong>the</strong> entire site, and Olympia lost<br />
its dedicated tube service while still suffering<br />
from stifling heat under its glass roof.<br />
The question of consumers being allowed<br />
<strong>to</strong> attend <strong>the</strong> Fair, however, did reveal<br />
something of a split decision. Nobody doubts<br />
<strong>the</strong> value of being ‘consumer facing’ in<br />
<strong>the</strong>se <strong>to</strong>ugh economic times, but would <strong>the</strong><br />
LIWF become a better event if <strong>wine</strong>-loving<br />
members of <strong>the</strong> general public were invited<br />
<strong>to</strong> attend, ei<strong>the</strong>r at certain times, or <strong>to</strong> a<br />
specific section of <strong>the</strong> Fair?<br />
The debate ga<strong>the</strong>red momentum and<br />
opinions from producers, buyers and <strong>the</strong><br />
trade at large were canvassed. The results<br />
were some 75% in favour of remaining firmly<br />
trade only without concessions, which in<br />
turn led us <strong>to</strong> keeping <strong>the</strong> existing format for<br />
ano<strong>the</strong>r year at least.<br />
That said, <strong>the</strong> <strong>2012</strong> event is still packed with<br />
o<strong>the</strong>r new initiatives, features and tastings.<br />
We’re delighted <strong>to</strong> welcome <strong>the</strong> finals of <strong>the</strong><br />
UK Sommelier of <strong>the</strong> Year on <strong>the</strong> Wednesday,<br />
and a new zone aimed at championing<br />
niche producers and importers, our Small<br />
Independents Pavilion, will have pride of place<br />
at <strong>the</strong> front of <strong>the</strong> hall.<br />
The International Wine Challenge will, for<br />
<strong>the</strong> first time, hold <strong>the</strong>ir ‘Discovery Tasting’<br />
at <strong>the</strong> Fair. The tasting provides buyers with<br />
<strong>the</strong> opportunity <strong>to</strong> assess any style of <strong>wine</strong><br />
entered in<strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> IWC whose producers are<br />
seeking an importer. Over 1,000 <strong>wine</strong>s will<br />
be available and are grouped by country/<br />
style and split in<strong>to</strong> three sections: on-trade,<br />
high street & supermarkets and independent<br />
off-trade. A truly remarkable tasting – and one<br />
not <strong>to</strong> be missed.<br />
Specific features <strong>to</strong>o have been introduced<br />
for independent retailers and <strong>the</strong> on-trade,<br />
with details in your copy of this year’s<br />
Grapevine. For <strong>the</strong> most up-<strong>to</strong>-date show<br />
news, or <strong>to</strong> book seminars and masterclasses,<br />
please visit www.<strong>london</strong><strong>wine</strong><strong>fair</strong>.com<br />
All in all, <strong>the</strong> <strong>2012</strong> LIWF will be an exceptional<br />
showcase of <strong>the</strong> global <strong>wine</strong> trade <strong>to</strong>day; and<br />
with some fifty tastings, debates, seminars<br />
and briefings taking place, I am positive<br />
that your three-day voyage will lead <strong>to</strong><br />
many discoveries and rewarding business<br />
opportunities.<br />
Will Broadfoot<br />
Marketing Direc<strong>to</strong>r
What’s hot & what’s new<br />
Country profi les<br />
Argentina<br />
The Argentine export council<br />
(Consejo Federal de Inversiones)<br />
(N60-O60) will host 17<br />
<strong>wine</strong>ries at this year’s LIWF.<br />
Amongst <strong>the</strong> <strong>wine</strong>ries<br />
<strong>the</strong>re are three producers<br />
making <strong>the</strong>ir very first<br />
steps on UK soil, Vina<br />
Qaramy, Garbin Estate<br />
and Funckenhausen<br />
Vineyards. Familiar names<br />
include, La Riojana and<br />
Don Cris<strong>to</strong>bal as well as<br />
award-winning <strong>wine</strong>ry, La<br />
Guarda from San Juan.<br />
An unusual addition <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />
group is Bodegas del Desier<strong>to</strong> which<br />
produces <strong>wine</strong>s from vineyards<br />
planted in pure sand desert<br />
terrain. Renowned <strong>wine</strong>maker and<br />
consultant, Mauricio Lorca will be<br />
present <strong>to</strong>o with his own label range.<br />
La Riojana (N60-O60) will showcase<br />
a number of its award-winning<br />
Torrontés alongside an impressive selection<br />
of organic, Fairtrade,<br />
conventional, still and<br />
sparkling <strong>wine</strong>s <strong>to</strong>ge<strong>the</strong>r<br />
with new vintage releases.<br />
La Riojana’s <strong>to</strong>p award<br />
winners on show will<br />
include Tilimuqui Single<br />
Vineyard Fairtrade<br />
Organic Torrontés 2011<br />
which scooped <strong>the</strong><br />
highly-coveted Torrontés<br />
Trophy at <strong>the</strong> Argentina Wine Awards <strong>2012</strong>.<br />
La Riojana will also be launching its Raza<br />
Signature Series Malbec 2011 and Raza<br />
Signature Series Torrontés 2011 at <strong>the</strong> Fair.<br />
The Raza Signature Series is a new range of<br />
<strong>wine</strong>s, dressed in elegant packaging, which<br />
have been created <strong>to</strong> target <strong>the</strong> UK on-trade<br />
and independents.<br />
Triven<strong>to</strong> (O54) will show its Otra Vida range<br />
which has been repackaged and slimmed<br />
down <strong>to</strong> comprise two varieties;<br />
Malbec and Chardonnay. Punchy<br />
blue and white packaging in a<br />
typical Argentine art deco style<br />
gives <strong>the</strong> brand new shelf appeal.<br />
Following a complete re-brand, both<br />
<strong>the</strong> Reserva on and off-trade labels<br />
are sporting elegant new labels<br />
which reflect <strong>the</strong> quality of <strong>the</strong> <strong>wine</strong><br />
in <strong>the</strong> bottle. On-trade visi<strong>to</strong>rs should<br />
check out <strong>the</strong> repackaged Zonda<br />
brand, which will introduce a new<br />
Merlot Rosé <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> range.<br />
Australia<br />
Visit A+ Australian <strong>wine</strong>s (N32) for an insight<br />
in<strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> quality and diversity of fine <strong>wine</strong>s<br />
now coming out of this great country, with<br />
producer zones and feature tastings. It’s a<br />
celebration of being <strong>the</strong> market leader in <strong>the</strong><br />
UK for a decade. On-stand feature tastings<br />
will give a snapshot of different facets of <strong>the</strong><br />
Australian s<strong>to</strong>ry. These will include a taste of<br />
4 <strong>the</strong> Grapevine
<strong>the</strong> A+ Australian One Day Wine<br />
School and <strong>the</strong>med tastings such<br />
as ‘Old Vines, New Wines’ <strong>to</strong> look at<br />
<strong>the</strong> wealth of his<strong>to</strong>ric vineyards in<br />
Australia. Visit www.<strong>wine</strong>australia.<br />
com/uk for more information.<br />
Wine Australia will be offering Little<br />
Creatures beer on <strong>the</strong> stand from<br />
5.30pm on Wednesday 23rd. This<br />
is for any attendees and exhibi<strong>to</strong>rs<br />
<strong>to</strong> turn up and wind down<br />
with a cold beer.<br />
D’Aquino Wine (O15) will launch its<br />
redesigned Starfish brand label and<br />
will also show new vintages. Starfish<br />
is a range of table <strong>wine</strong>s from Hunter<br />
Wine Services, focusing on classic<br />
varietal flavours. Chief <strong>wine</strong>maker<br />
John Hordern has blended <strong>the</strong>se<br />
current vintages <strong>to</strong> specifically<br />
complement a wide variety of<br />
cuisines – from spicy Asian<br />
dishes through <strong>to</strong> rich<br />
Mediterranean platters. The fruit for<br />
<strong>the</strong>se <strong>wine</strong>s is sourced from selected<br />
vineyards in <strong>the</strong> Central Ranges, New<br />
South Wales. (RRSP £8.99 – £10.99).<br />
Austria<br />
Third generation Australian<br />
family <strong>wine</strong> company De Bor<strong>to</strong>li<br />
Wines (N33) will <strong>preview</strong> <strong>wine</strong>s<br />
from <strong>the</strong> <strong>2012</strong> vintage. Vic<strong>to</strong>r De<br />
Bor<strong>to</strong>li, Leanne De Bor<strong>to</strong>li & chief<strong>wine</strong>maker,<br />
Steve Webber, are flying<br />
over <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> UK.<br />
22 producers will be exhibiting in <strong>the</strong> Austrian<br />
Pavilion (I50 & J50) this year, focusing on <strong>the</strong><br />
country’s outstanding grape varieties and an<br />
in-depth look at <strong>the</strong> “Archetypes of Austrian<br />
Wines” will be featured in a series of <strong>wine</strong><br />
tasting seminars. The seminars will highlight<br />
indigenous grape varieties, such as <strong>the</strong><br />
black grapes Blaufränkisch, Zweigelt, Sankt<br />
Laurent, alongside Austria’s signature white<br />
<strong>wine</strong> variety Grüner Veltliner. These seminars<br />
will be held daily at 11.00am in a designated<br />
tasting area at <strong>the</strong> Austrian <strong>wine</strong> pavilion. In<br />
addition <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> seminars, <strong>the</strong>re will be <strong>the</strong>med<br />
Austrian <strong>wine</strong> tastings held daily at <strong>the</strong> Wine<br />
Bar of <strong>the</strong> Austrian Wine Marketing Board<br />
stand, as well a presentation featuring <strong>the</strong><br />
renowned Austrian glass maker,<br />
Riedel.<br />
The Müller Estate (I50/J50) is located<br />
in <strong>the</strong> middle of <strong>the</strong> <strong>wine</strong> producing<br />
village of Krustetten, which is situated<br />
in <strong>the</strong> sou<strong>the</strong>rn region of <strong>the</strong> Krems<br />
Valley. Leopold Müller and his family<br />
create a range of fruitful and typical<br />
<strong>wine</strong>s with a focus on Grüner Veltliner<br />
and Riesling. The Müller estate is also<br />
known for its velvety-spicy red <strong>wine</strong>s<br />
and a broad selection of its portfolio<br />
will be at <strong>the</strong> LIWF.<br />
Austrian sparkling <strong>wine</strong> brand,<br />
Schlumberger (J50), is <strong>preview</strong>ing<br />
its award-winning White Secco<br />
brand this year. The brand<br />
has recently launched in o<strong>the</strong>r<br />
world markets and is enjoying<br />
unprecedented success across <strong>the</strong><br />
countries where it is now available.<br />
White Secco is bridging <strong>the</strong> gap<br />
between Champagne and Prosecco<br />
and is now seeking<br />
on-trade and specialist off-trade<br />
distribution in <strong>the</strong> UK.<br />
The Schmelz Winery (I50) is<br />
situated in <strong>the</strong> small <strong>wine</strong>making<br />
village Joching where it has been<br />
cultivating vines for five generations.<br />
The small family <strong>wine</strong>ry is currently<br />
run by Johann and Monika,<br />
supported by <strong>the</strong>ir two sons Thomas<br />
and Florian. Grüner Veltliner is a<br />
focus for <strong>the</strong> <strong>wine</strong>ry and makes up<br />
about 60% of <strong>the</strong> vineyards area<br />
followed by Riesling at 30%. They will be<br />
showing a range of <strong>wine</strong>s at <strong>the</strong> LIWF.<br />
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Winzerhof Hoch (I50/J50) will be exhibiting<br />
on <strong>the</strong> Austrian Pavilion this year and is<br />
looking for an importer <strong>to</strong> develop<br />
retail sales in <strong>the</strong> UK. A key focus<br />
for <strong>the</strong> Hoch family is Grüner<br />
Veltliner and it will show a range<br />
from this varietal which illustrate<br />
<strong>the</strong> effect of terroir on style; its<br />
vineyards are located in <strong>the</strong><br />
newly-created Kremstal DAC on<br />
Hollenburg soil which produces<br />
full bodied, mineral <strong>wine</strong>s.<br />
Brazil<br />
With <strong>the</strong> World Cup in 2014 and <strong>the</strong> Olympics<br />
in 2016, <strong>the</strong> eyes of <strong>the</strong> world will be on<br />
Wines of Brasil (K43). Brazil is one of <strong>the</strong><br />
main <strong>wine</strong> producing<br />
countries of <strong>the</strong><br />
sou<strong>the</strong>rn hemisphere.<br />
The <strong>wine</strong> industry is<br />
now established and<br />
family-based, <strong>the</strong><br />
economy is strong<br />
and <strong>the</strong> producers are<br />
investing in key export<br />
markets. The <strong>wine</strong>s<br />
are generally of lower<br />
alcohol compared <strong>to</strong><br />
<strong>the</strong> rest of South America, fitting in with <strong>the</strong><br />
growing trend in this area. The stand will host<br />
producers showing still and sparkling <strong>wine</strong>s,<br />
with a particular focus on Mosca<strong>to</strong>. Attending<br />
producers will include those seeking<br />
distribution in <strong>the</strong> UK and Europe, including<br />
Aurora, Sal<strong>to</strong>n, Casa Valduga, Bosca<strong>to</strong>,<br />
Dunamis, Basso, Pizza<strong>to</strong>, Lidio Carraro, Miolo<br />
and ViniBrasil.<br />
Chile<br />
Cono Sur’s (O54) varietal range has been<br />
repackaged and <strong>the</strong> new look will be unveiled<br />
for <strong>the</strong> first time. The front labels still feature<br />
<strong>the</strong> old-style bicycle that has become Cono<br />
Sur’s trademark but <strong>the</strong> use of colour and<br />
gold embossing makes <strong>the</strong> packaging<br />
look and feel more premium and<br />
eye-catching. Cono Sur’s Reserva<br />
Especial and Single Vineyard ranges<br />
also have new packaging and both<br />
will be unveiled at <strong>the</strong> show. Head<br />
Winemaker Adolfo Hurtado will<br />
show new <strong>wine</strong>s: Cosecha Noble is<br />
a late harvest Riesling from <strong>the</strong> Bío<br />
Bío Valley, bottled in 37.5cl format<br />
with a screwcap. Also new is Cono<br />
Sur Sparkling Brut Rosé, made from<br />
100% Pinot Noir from <strong>the</strong> Bío Bío<br />
Valley.<br />
Dyonisos Wines (P65/15) will be<br />
at <strong>the</strong> LIWF for <strong>the</strong> first time.<br />
The estate produces five ranges<br />
covering varietals and blends from<br />
<strong>the</strong> Casablanca and Maule Valleys.<br />
They also produce two icon <strong>wine</strong>s<br />
from a single vineyard in <strong>the</strong> Maipo<br />
Al<strong>to</strong> Valley. Pascal Marty, CEO and<br />
<strong>wine</strong>maker, has an impressive track<br />
record making icon <strong>wine</strong>s, including<br />
Opus One and Almaviva.<br />
The vineyards grown by <strong>the</strong><br />
Errázuriz Ovalle Family (O54) lie in<br />
<strong>the</strong> western end of <strong>the</strong> Colchagua<br />
Valley – Marchigue. This year <strong>the</strong><br />
<strong>wine</strong>ry will celebrate its 10th harvest<br />
and now exports 700,000 cases of<br />
<strong>wine</strong> for <strong>the</strong> off-trade markets. It will<br />
show <strong>the</strong> 2010 vintage of its Tricycle<br />
<strong>wine</strong>, a blend of Merlot, Cabernet<br />
Sauvignon and Syrah.<br />
Francois Lur<strong>to</strong>n (O54)<br />
will show its 2009 Gran<br />
Araucano Cabernet<br />
Sauvignon which won Best Chilean<br />
Cabernet Sauvignon earlier this<br />
year.<br />
Santa Rita Estates (2, P55) are <strong>to</strong><br />
showcase a new brand makeover<br />
and four new releases at <strong>the</strong> Fair.<br />
The Carmen Winemakers Reserve<br />
<strong>wine</strong> has been re-branded, organic brand<br />
Nativa will be available for tasting under<br />
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a new label and Santa Rita has added a<br />
new <strong>wine</strong> <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong>ir hugely successful 120<br />
tier. Santa Rita Estates will also show <strong>the</strong><br />
two ultra-premium Carmen Winemakers<br />
Reserve <strong>wine</strong>s, each of which are based on<br />
a single variety: Carmenere and Cabernet<br />
Sauvignon. Nativa will have<br />
three <strong>wine</strong>s available for<br />
tasting on <strong>the</strong> stand of its new<br />
UK distribu<strong>to</strong>r, Liberty Wines<br />
(P40). These three new <strong>wine</strong>s<br />
– Nativa Sauvignon Blanc 2011,<br />
Nativa Cabernet Sauvignon<br />
2009 and Nativa Carmenère<br />
2009 – will have an RRSP of<br />
approximately £9.99.<br />
France<br />
This year’s French Zone will host 51<br />
companies showcasing an amazing diversity<br />
of French <strong>wine</strong>s including <strong>wine</strong>s from <strong>the</strong><br />
following regions: Beaujolais, Bordeaux, Loire,<br />
Provence, and <strong>the</strong> South of France. The<br />
Fast-Track <strong>to</strong> France stand,<br />
located at <strong>the</strong> heart of <strong>the</strong><br />
French Zone, will feature a<br />
selection of award-winning<br />
French <strong>wine</strong>s from LIWF<br />
exhibi<strong>to</strong>rs. This self-service<br />
tasting area is designed<br />
as a qualitative shortcut<br />
for visi<strong>to</strong>rs keen <strong>to</strong> get an<br />
overview of <strong>the</strong> French<br />
offering at <strong>the</strong> Fair.<br />
The “Stand by Beaujolais” (G40/2) at this year’s<br />
Fair showcases <strong>wine</strong>s from all 12 Beaujolais<br />
appellations including Beaujolais, Beaujolais-<br />
Villages and <strong>the</strong> 10 Crus. It presents an<br />
opportunity <strong>to</strong> taste high-quality and versatile<br />
Beaujolais <strong>wine</strong>s and meet some of <strong>the</strong> most<br />
talented and innovative producers who make<br />
<strong>the</strong>m. Beaujolais Wines will also host a series<br />
of seminars, presented by well-known <strong>wine</strong><br />
experts, Charles Metcalfe, Sarah Jane Evans<br />
MW and Sally Eas<strong>to</strong>n MW, on its stand.<br />
BIOtiful <strong>wine</strong>s (G30/6) is a new association<br />
of independent <strong>wine</strong>growers who share <strong>the</strong><br />
same philosophy: <strong>to</strong> produce exceptional<br />
<strong>wine</strong>s from organic/biodynamic grapes. They<br />
are participating at <strong>the</strong> LIWF for <strong>the</strong> first<br />
time. The family estates include Camille Braun<br />
from Alsace, Champagne Collard-Picard,<br />
Bordeaux’s Chateau<br />
Ferran, Bourgogne<br />
Domaine Henri & Gilles<br />
Buisson, Muscadet<br />
Domaine le Fay d’Homme,<br />
Domaine Rouge Garance<br />
from <strong>the</strong> Rhône and<br />
Vignobles Despagne Rapin<br />
from Saint Emilion and Pomerol. BIOtiful <strong>wine</strong>s<br />
are exclusively dedicated <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> UK on-trade.<br />
La Chablisienne – Caves Bailly<br />
Lapierre – Vignerons de Buxy (G30/7)<br />
will show a new Crèmant from Caves<br />
de Bailley Lapierre. Vive-la-Joie is<br />
both a white and rose cuvée, made<br />
with Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. It is<br />
designed for ageing. A full range of<br />
<strong>wine</strong>ry portfolios will also be shown.<br />
Châteaux Cailley, from Bordeaux will<br />
be celebrating 200 years of <strong>wine</strong>making<br />
on <strong>the</strong> French Pavilion (F40/2). A family<br />
operation, <strong>the</strong>y produce two <strong>wine</strong>s which<br />
<strong>wine</strong>maker Evelyne Cailley will present<br />
on stand: Château Toulouze, Graves de<br />
Vayres and Château Le Maine Martin,<br />
Bordeaux Supérieur. Both are made using<br />
traditional methods – ploughing, organic<br />
vegetable composting,<br />
hand-harvesting and long<br />
fermentations. They also sell<br />
<strong>wine</strong>s from small producers<br />
from Bordeaux’s <strong>to</strong>p<br />
appellations (Margaux, Saint<br />
Emilion, Saint Estephe and<br />
Haut Medoc). All <strong>wine</strong>s are<br />
available for both <strong>the</strong> on and<br />
off-trade.<br />
L’Original Combier will be shown on <strong>the</strong><br />
Combier stand (F30). Created in Saumur in<br />
1834, it is <strong>the</strong> world’s first crystal clear orange<br />
liqueur. Composed of a harmonious blend of<br />
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exotic sun dried orange peels<br />
steeped in alcohol and triple<br />
<strong>distil</strong>led in <strong>the</strong> very same 175<br />
year-old copper alembics<br />
first used by <strong>the</strong> Combier<br />
family, this vibrant liqueur<br />
can be enjoyed over ice or<br />
as a cocktail ingredient – it<br />
makes an excellent base for a<br />
Margarita.<br />
Firmly focused on France, supplier <strong>to</strong> multiple<br />
retailers Dedicated Wines (O21) wants <strong>to</strong><br />
inject some <strong>the</strong>atre, fun and “joie de vivre” <strong>to</strong><br />
<strong>the</strong> show this year with <strong>the</strong>ir new stand Le<br />
Bistro O21, which will offer a menu of classic<br />
French <strong>wine</strong>s in a French bistro environment.<br />
The inspiration for <strong>the</strong> new stand<br />
was Les Dauphins from <strong>the</strong> Rhône,<br />
created by Dedicated Wines in<br />
2011, which will show new brand<br />
extensions. This brand has met<br />
with huge acclaim from buyers<br />
and consumers since its launch.<br />
Tables will be hosted by Dedicated<br />
Wines, <strong>the</strong>ir French <strong>wine</strong>makers and<br />
producer representatives.<br />
Les Vignobles Foncalieu (F30/2G)<br />
will launch three on-trade lines at this year’s<br />
LIWF: Domaine Laure B, a range of organic<br />
IGP Languedoc <strong>wine</strong>s comprising<br />
a Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay,<br />
Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon all<br />
from <strong>the</strong> 2011 vintage and with an<br />
RRSP of £6.99; two new <strong>wine</strong>s from<br />
<strong>the</strong> up-and-coming appellation<br />
Côtes-du-Rhône Villages – Saint<br />
Gervais – will also be<br />
shown: Domaine La<br />
Ricoune and Les Rouvières<br />
both from <strong>the</strong> 2011 vintage<br />
and with an RRSP of £7.49.<br />
Additionally, a new range<br />
of premium IGP Pays d’Oc <strong>wine</strong>s<br />
designed for partnering great food<br />
will be launched, Gourmandises.<br />
These varietal <strong>wine</strong>s include a<br />
Cabernet Sauvignon, a Malbec, a<br />
Grenache and a Syrah (RRP £6.29).<br />
Brigitte Lur<strong>to</strong>n (F40/7) is a French wholesaler<br />
specialising in “terroir” <strong>wine</strong>s. She has<br />
created a range of five <strong>wine</strong>s, all bottled<br />
on <strong>the</strong> estate, and sold under <strong>the</strong> “Brigitte<br />
Lur<strong>to</strong>n” brand. The <strong>wine</strong>s are positioned as<br />
approachable, with clear, uncluttered labels,<br />
flash codes and sub 10 price points. The<br />
range encourages consumers <strong>to</strong> explore<br />
little-known appellations and include a<br />
100% Grenache Côtes Catalanes red,<br />
two Côteaux du Salagou <strong>wine</strong>s (one<br />
red and one white), a local country<br />
<strong>wine</strong> from <strong>the</strong> Lot, made from 100%<br />
Malbec, and a red local country <strong>wine</strong><br />
from Montauban. Bottled in lightweight<br />
Ecova bottles, <strong>the</strong>se <strong>wine</strong>s are<br />
environmentally-friendly.<br />
Mare Magnum (G23) will show its<br />
Bag-in-Bag <strong>wine</strong> Vernissage, which<br />
has taken both <strong>wine</strong>-lovers and <strong>the</strong> press by<br />
s<strong>to</strong>rm, <strong>international</strong>ly. Behind <strong>the</strong> success<br />
are Sofia Blomberg, crea<strong>to</strong>r of <strong>the</strong> unique<br />
packaging design and Takis Solda<strong>to</strong>s, crea<strong>to</strong>r<br />
of <strong>the</strong> <strong>wine</strong>. The results are elegant design<br />
and typical<br />
French blends:<br />
Chardonnay-<br />
Viognier, Syrah-<br />
Cabernet and<br />
Syrah Rosé. The<br />
idea behind Vernissage is a playful approach<br />
for <strong>the</strong> modern <strong>wine</strong> consumer.<br />
Marrenon (F40/8), <strong>the</strong> leading producer in<br />
<strong>the</strong> Luberon Natural Park, will be at<br />
<strong>the</strong> Fair. Based in Sou<strong>the</strong>rn Rhône<br />
Valley and in <strong>the</strong> heart of Provence,<br />
Marrenon will be showing new <strong>wine</strong>s<br />
and Chief Winemaker, Philippe<br />
Tolleret, will host a Vermentino<br />
tasting – <strong>the</strong> signature variety<br />
of <strong>the</strong> Luberon. Export Direc<strong>to</strong>r,<br />
Robert Oustric will be showing <strong>the</strong><br />
“Orca” cuvées, made from 100 year<br />
old Grenache vines and Noémie<br />
Coursodon, Marrenon ambassador,<br />
will highlight <strong>the</strong> Luberon Syrah,<br />
including <strong>the</strong> recently launched ‘Gardarem’,<br />
made from 98% Syrah.<br />
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Domaines Paul Mas will be based on <strong>the</strong> Sud<br />
de France Pavilion (F30/2F) this year, and<br />
will be showing a range of <strong>wine</strong>s<br />
covering a wide variety of price<br />
points and <strong>wine</strong> styles, including<br />
new vintages from <strong>the</strong> Arrogant<br />
Frog and La Forge Estate brands, as<br />
well as <strong>wine</strong>s from some of <strong>the</strong> most<br />
exciting Languedoc appellations<br />
and crus including Picpoul<br />
de Pinet. New <strong>wine</strong>s include<br />
Château Crès Ricards<br />
Stécia 2010 Terrasses<br />
du Larzac Grand Cru – a<br />
blend of Syrah, Grenache and<br />
Carignan – and Château Paul Mas<br />
Blanc Côteaux du Languedoc 2011 –<br />
a blend of Vermentino, Roussanne,<br />
Grenache and Viognier.<br />
Wines from three appellations,<br />
Côtes de Provence, Côteaux<br />
d’Aix-en-Provence and Côteaux Varois en<br />
Provence will be available <strong>to</strong> taste on <strong>the</strong><br />
Provence <strong>wine</strong>s stand (F30/1). This is a great<br />
opportunity <strong>to</strong> sample Provence rosé <strong>wine</strong>s,<br />
as well as red and white,<br />
and meet producers from<br />
Château Henri Bonnaud,<br />
Château Saint Pierre and<br />
Château La Mascaronne.<br />
They will also show <strong>the</strong> rosé<br />
colour scale which aims<br />
<strong>to</strong> help both professionals and consumers <strong>to</strong><br />
precisely describe <strong>the</strong> colour of a rosé <strong>wine</strong>.<br />
Sud de France (F30/2F) will take over an<br />
extensive zone dedicated <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>wine</strong>s from<br />
Languedoc-Roussillon and comprising a<br />
generic self-pour tasting area as well as<br />
10 individual producer stands. The Sud de<br />
France generic tasting area will feature <strong>the</strong><br />
42 selected <strong>wine</strong>s from <strong>the</strong> Sud de France<br />
Prestige Wines competition. Now in its 4th<br />
year, <strong>the</strong> competition is open <strong>to</strong> <strong>wine</strong>s with an<br />
ex-cellar price above 5. Formerly known as<br />
Top 40, this year <strong>the</strong> <strong>wine</strong>s were tasted blind by<br />
a judging panel chaired by Charles Metcalfe.<br />
The Union des Grands Crus de Bordeaux will<br />
be returning <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> LIWF with an exclusive<br />
tasting showing Grands Crus <strong>wine</strong>s from<br />
<strong>the</strong> 2008 vintage on Tuesday 22 May from<br />
11am <strong>to</strong> 4pm. Over sixty five members of this<br />
illustrious group representing some of <strong>the</strong><br />
most prestigious names in Margaux, St Julien,<br />
Pauillac, St Estèphe, Listrac, Moulis, <strong>the</strong> Médoc,<br />
Haut – Médoc, Graves, Pessac-Léognan, Saint-<br />
Emilion, Pomerol, Sauternes and Barsac will fly<br />
from Bordeaux <strong>to</strong> participate at this special<br />
event on <strong>the</strong> opening day of <strong>the</strong> Fair. This<br />
event is by invitation only.<br />
Union Prodiffu (F30/3) will show a range<br />
of <strong>wine</strong>s from <strong>the</strong> IGP Atlantique category,<br />
including La P’tite Boucade, a fresh, fruitdriven<br />
modern IGP range. Also on <strong>the</strong> stand<br />
will be <strong>the</strong> AOP Bordeaux Supérieur from <strong>the</strong><br />
St Radegonde Cellar which will be officially<br />
launched in August.<br />
Val d’Orbieu (K40) is launching a new<br />
Grapefruit flavoured beverage made<br />
from French rosé <strong>wine</strong>s: Cap Soleil Rosé<br />
Pamplemousse. Made exclusively with Syrah<br />
Rosé <strong>wine</strong>s from <strong>the</strong> Languedoc area, water<br />
and concentrated grapefruit juice, this<br />
beverage is deliciously fruity and refreshing<br />
and only 10% ABV. Cap<br />
Soleil Rosé Pamplemousse<br />
is packaged in a light and<br />
unbreakable 3L Stand Up<br />
Pouch with an inbuilt handle<br />
and a tap dispenser. This new<br />
product taps in<strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> trends<br />
of cocktail consumption, lower<br />
alcohol and environmentallyfriendly<br />
packaging.<br />
Georgia<br />
The Georgian Wine Association (D30) will<br />
present its unique <strong>wine</strong> and brandy at <strong>the</strong><br />
Fair. Georgia, recognized as a birthplace of<br />
<strong>wine</strong>, can look back on a his<strong>to</strong>ry of 8,000<br />
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years of <strong>wine</strong> culture. The<br />
Georgia Wine Association<br />
is <strong>the</strong> main organiser of<br />
<strong>the</strong> Georgian stand at <strong>the</strong><br />
LIWF and its mission is <strong>to</strong><br />
raise awareness of Georgia<br />
as a country, its 500<br />
unique grape varieties, its truly ancient <strong>wine</strong><br />
traditions and its culture. Among <strong>the</strong> <strong>wine</strong>ries<br />
showing on <strong>the</strong> stand will be some from<br />
<strong>wine</strong>makers following <strong>the</strong> oldest traditions<br />
– qvevri <strong>wine</strong>s made in <strong>the</strong> millennia-old<br />
way in clay amphorae. Among <strong>the</strong> Georgian<br />
exhibi<strong>to</strong>rs at <strong>the</strong> LIWF will be Bagrationi1882,<br />
Khareba, Teliani Valley, Tbilvino, Telavi Wine<br />
Cellar, Wineman, Kakhuri, Sarajishvili, Giorgi<br />
Mirianashvili and Chateau Mukhrani and<br />
GWS.<br />
Eaux de Vie will be showcasing a number<br />
of Georgian <strong>wine</strong>s from GWS and Chateau<br />
Mukhrani at <strong>the</strong> Fair. These include <strong>the</strong><br />
Chateau Mukhrani Reserve de Prince<br />
2010 Goruli Mtsvane and GWS’s range of<br />
indigenous varieties, which will be presented<br />
by <strong>wine</strong>maker, Lado Uzunashvili.<br />
Germany<br />
German <strong>wine</strong>ry, Schmitt Söhne GmbH (G37),<br />
based in Longuich (Mosel) will launch three<br />
<strong>wine</strong>s <strong>to</strong> complement <strong>the</strong> Relax and Fünf<br />
ranges. Fünf Sangria will have an RRSP of<br />
£4.99 <strong>to</strong> £5.99. Fünf Sangria is<br />
a medium bodied, fruit-driven<br />
<strong>wine</strong> which can be served<br />
chilled, over ice with fresh fruit.<br />
Relax Pink and Relax Pinot<br />
Grigio have been created for<br />
<strong>the</strong> Relax range of <strong>wine</strong>s; <strong>the</strong>se<br />
will be shown alongside Relax<br />
Riesling, Relax Rose and Relax<br />
Cool Red and all have an RRSP<br />
of £4.49 <strong>to</strong> £4.99.<br />
Greece<br />
Eclectic Wines (E10) will celebrate its 10th year<br />
at <strong>the</strong> LIWF. Sarah Jane Evans MW will be<br />
hosting Masterclasses on “Understanding and<br />
de-mystifying Greek Wines’’ on <strong>the</strong><br />
Wednesday and Thursday between<br />
2pm and 2.30pm and <strong>wine</strong>makers<br />
Harry Hatzidakis, Apos<strong>to</strong>los<br />
Thymiopoulos and Theodore Moraitis<br />
will be attending. Highlights will<br />
include Greece’s “Treasure Trove”<br />
of indigenous varieties, from seven<br />
<strong>wine</strong>ries, alongside <strong>the</strong> new Waitrose<br />
rose, “Phaedra’’, <strong>to</strong> be launched<br />
in June and <strong>the</strong> new M&S Cuvee<br />
Prestige rosé.<br />
La Tour Melas (G75) will be showing premium<br />
reds from Central Greece, including Cabernet<br />
Franc, Merlot, and Petit Verdot, which have<br />
an RRSP of £15. The <strong>wine</strong>making team will be<br />
showing <strong>the</strong> 2008 vintage as well as barrel<br />
samples of <strong>the</strong> 2010. The <strong>wine</strong>s, which are<br />
organically certified and biodynamic, are<br />
available <strong>to</strong> both on trade and off trade.<br />
Hungary<br />
A number of <strong>wine</strong>ries will be exhibiting on <strong>the</strong><br />
Hungarian Pavilion (I20 and J25), including:<br />
The Abbey Winery Pannonhalma, which<br />
dates back <strong>to</strong> 996 when Benedictine monks<br />
settled on <strong>the</strong> Sacred Hill of Pannonia, will<br />
be at <strong>the</strong> Fair. 50 years after confiscations<br />
following World War II, <strong>the</strong> Archabbey<br />
Pannonhalma wakened this tradition by<br />
creating new plantations and <strong>wine</strong>ry. The<br />
cellar technology is based on gravitational<br />
facility is suitable for producing 300,000<br />
bottles. Tokaj Classic Winery which<br />
will show its range of Aszús,<br />
all of which attained greater<br />
than 93 points from The Wine<br />
Specta<strong>to</strong>r this year. Pannon<br />
Tokaj will show new dry <strong>wine</strong>s<br />
from Tokaji Dominium 2011<br />
which is aged on bat<strong>to</strong>nage<br />
for four months. Malatinszky<br />
Kúria Organic Wine Estate<br />
will focus on its range of<br />
Noblesse <strong>wine</strong>s: Noblesse<br />
10 <strong>the</strong> Grapevine
Serena 2010; Noblesse Chardonnay<br />
2009, Noblesse Cabernet Franc<br />
2008 as well as Kúria Cabernet<br />
Franc, Kövesföld 2007. These<br />
<strong>wine</strong>s are targeted at <strong>the</strong><br />
on-trade markets of The US,<br />
Sweden, Norway, Japan,<br />
China, Switzerland and <strong>the</strong><br />
UK. Corvin Wines will show its<br />
range of Tokaji Aszú, which<br />
are made with long-term maturation<br />
in oak barrels. The Laposa<br />
<strong>wine</strong>ry will show its <strong>wine</strong>s from<br />
<strong>the</strong> volcanic mountains of <strong>the</strong><br />
Badacsony <strong>wine</strong> region. They<br />
are white <strong>wine</strong> specialists,<br />
concentrating on Riesling,<br />
Pinot Gris, Muscat, Lunel, Furmint,<br />
Harslevelu and Juhfark.<br />
Israel<br />
Fekete <strong>wine</strong>ry (V10) is<br />
bringing some barrel-samples<br />
of <strong>the</strong>ir 2011 Furmint, Juhfark,<br />
Olaszrizling and Chardonnay. These<br />
<strong>wine</strong>s will not be bottled till 2014.<br />
Spiegelberg <strong>wine</strong>ry (V10) will be<br />
showing <strong>the</strong>ir newly bottled 2010<br />
Juhfark , Furmint and Olaszrizling.<br />
They are also introducing <strong>the</strong> ‘Wine of<br />
Wedding nights’ – its 2010 Cuvée.<br />
Amphorae <strong>wine</strong>s (H7) will show four ranges<br />
at <strong>the</strong> LIWF, as well as barrel samples<br />
from <strong>the</strong> 2008 and 2009 vintages.<br />
These include <strong>the</strong> Makuru Red a blend<br />
of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and<br />
Syrah from <strong>the</strong> Kefar Yoval vineyards.<br />
Head Winemaker, Dr Arkady Papikian,<br />
will be at <strong>the</strong> LIWF. He not only makes<br />
<strong>wine</strong> for Amphorae but also consults<br />
for a number of o<strong>the</strong>r Israeli <strong>wine</strong>ries.<br />
Italy<br />
Italy will be represented by nearly all <strong>the</strong><br />
<strong>wine</strong>-producing regions this year. Lombardia<br />
(B20) will show 10 <strong>wine</strong>ries from <strong>the</strong> Brescia,<br />
Cremona and Man<strong>to</strong>va provinces. Piedmont<br />
is well represented with several <strong>wine</strong><br />
Consortiums,<br />
including<br />
Consorzio Vini<br />
del Piemonte<br />
(A18) and VinBio Piemonte (D61), which will<br />
show <strong>the</strong> organic <strong>wine</strong>s produced by <strong>the</strong>ir 50<br />
members. The U.VI.VE Consortium (B51) will<br />
represent <strong>the</strong> 24 <strong>wine</strong>s with DOC recognition<br />
from Vene<strong>to</strong>. Friuli-Venezia Giulia (B30-B40)<br />
will present <strong>the</strong> best DOC <strong>wine</strong>s and Emilia-<br />
Romagna (D40) will be represented by<br />
“Consorzio Vini di Romagna”. Sardinia will be<br />
represented at <strong>the</strong> LIWF by <strong>the</strong> association<br />
Strada del Vermentino di Gallura DOCG<br />
(A10). Sicily will participate for <strong>the</strong> fourth<br />
time, showing 22 <strong>wine</strong>ries this year on <strong>the</strong><br />
Istitu<strong>to</strong> Regionale Vite e Vino (D50). ICE –<br />
Italian Trade Commission (F50) will organise<br />
seminars and <strong>wine</strong> tastings with <strong>the</strong> aim of<br />
focusing <strong>the</strong> attention of buyers and <strong>wine</strong><br />
professionals on <strong>the</strong> wide range and high<br />
quality of <strong>wine</strong>s that <strong>the</strong> Italian regions can<br />
offer.<br />
Ager Taurasinus (W21) is a bespoke<br />
boutique <strong>wine</strong> producer and distribu<strong>to</strong>r,<br />
with <strong>wine</strong>s sourced from small family<br />
run holdings, where traditions blend<br />
with <strong>the</strong> most advanced <strong>wine</strong> making<br />
technique. Wines will be shown from<br />
two estates: Filadoro in Lapio and<br />
Borgodangelo in S. Angelo All’Esca.<br />
Both will be available <strong>to</strong> both on and<br />
off-trades. Prices range from £9.99 <strong>to</strong><br />
£24.99.<br />
Sicily’s Award winning Aziende Agricole<br />
Quignones (D50) <strong>wine</strong>ry has been familyowned<br />
for centuries. The <strong>wine</strong>ry focuses on<br />
five different ranges which will all be shown<br />
on stand, including Anér, a dessert red <strong>wine</strong><br />
made from Nero d’Avola grapes and Tenuta<br />
d’Apaforte Nero d’Avola, Cabernet Sauvignons<br />
and Chardonnay IGP Sicilia. The estate’s<br />
Extra Virgin Olive Oil will also be shown.<br />
Baglio dei Fenicotteri (D50) is located in<br />
<strong>the</strong> sou<strong>the</strong>rn most part of Sicily. The <strong>wine</strong>ry<br />
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has been at <strong>the</strong> heart of research<br />
in<strong>to</strong> growing local varieties and<br />
specializes in <strong>the</strong> production of<br />
Nero d’Avola and Mosca<strong>to</strong> di No<strong>to</strong>.<br />
Both its <strong>wine</strong>s and olive oils are<br />
certified organic. Highlights on <strong>the</strong><br />
stand will include <strong>the</strong> Respensa Nero<br />
d’Avola, Cala’mpisi Nero d’Avola<br />
and Prim’Amore Passi<strong>to</strong> di No<strong>to</strong> as<br />
well as Floreo Insolia and Mosca<strong>to</strong><br />
di No<strong>to</strong>. Also from Sicily is Baglio<br />
de Pianet<strong>to</strong> (D50). Founded<br />
by Count Paolo Marzot<strong>to</strong><br />
in 1997, <strong>the</strong> <strong>wine</strong>ry focuses<br />
on blend of traditional and<br />
innovative <strong>wine</strong>making. The<br />
160ha of vineyard comprises<br />
two estates: Pianet<strong>to</strong> in <strong>the</strong><br />
North West and Baroni in <strong>the</strong><br />
South East. Both indigenous<br />
and <strong>international</strong> varieties are<br />
grown and <strong>the</strong> <strong>wine</strong>ry now<br />
produces 12 <strong>wine</strong>s as well as<br />
two extra virgin olive oils.<br />
Carlin de Paolo (A8) is a family-run<br />
<strong>wine</strong>ry, based in Gorzano, a small<br />
village near San Damiano d’Asti.<br />
Barbera d’Asti is <strong>the</strong> flagship <strong>wine</strong><br />
and <strong>the</strong> Barbera d’Asti “Cursus Vitae”<br />
and Barbera d’Asti “Ad Libitum” will<br />
be shown at <strong>the</strong> Fair. They will also<br />
show Barolos, Roero Arneis, Cisterna<br />
d’Asti and two <strong>wine</strong>s from <strong>the</strong> new<br />
Terre Alfieri DOC.<br />
Henkell & Co (M3) will show<br />
Mionet<strong>to</strong>, founded in 1887<br />
by master <strong>wine</strong>-maker Francesco<br />
Mionet<strong>to</strong>, and located in <strong>the</strong><br />
traditional Prosecco growing region<br />
of Valdobbiadene, Italy. Known for a<br />
dedication <strong>to</strong> quality and innovation,<br />
<strong>the</strong>y will showcase a wide range<br />
of award winning sparkling <strong>wine</strong>s,<br />
including <strong>the</strong> classic Mionet<strong>to</strong> MO<br />
Line.<br />
Pasqua Vigneti e Cantine (J55), a family<br />
owned company based in Verona, producing<br />
<strong>wine</strong>s for over three generations,<br />
will be at <strong>the</strong> Fair. Pasqua has<br />
consolidated its presence in <strong>the</strong> UK<br />
market in <strong>the</strong> last couple of years<br />
and is targeting smaller importers<br />
and wholesalers around <strong>the</strong> country.<br />
Pasqua continues its commitment<br />
<strong>to</strong> producing <strong>to</strong>p quality <strong>wine</strong>s from<br />
<strong>the</strong> Vene<strong>to</strong> but also from <strong>the</strong> centre<br />
of Italy, Sicily and Apulia. Wines<br />
available <strong>to</strong> taste include <strong>the</strong> latest<br />
addition, a Mosca<strong>to</strong> d’Asti, a low alcohol <strong>wine</strong><br />
at only 5.5%ABV, with an RRP of £9.50.<br />
Piccoli Daniela Azienda Agricola<br />
(P42) is located in <strong>the</strong> Valpolicella<br />
DOC, on Monte La Parte. They will<br />
be showing <strong>the</strong> Amarone “Monte La<br />
Parte”, a powerhouse of complexity<br />
and harmony, <strong>the</strong> elegant “Rocolo”<br />
Valpolicella Superiore, as well as two<br />
<strong>wine</strong>s which are a reflection<br />
of <strong>the</strong> <strong>wine</strong>maker’s creativity:<br />
“Cacro” and “Rondò”.<br />
San Geminiano Italia (A14) will present<br />
its new Wine & Spirits Selection,<br />
including <strong>the</strong> Borgotufa<strong>to</strong> Taurasi<br />
DOCG 2005, an aged red <strong>wine</strong> made<br />
from selected Aglianico grapes,<br />
and <strong>the</strong> Jacopo Maestri Conegliano<br />
Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore<br />
Brut DOCG 2009, a fine expression of<br />
a classic. Spirits include <strong>the</strong> 18 monthaged<br />
Jacopo Maestri Grappa Riserva,<br />
obtained from Nebbiolo, Barbera<br />
and Dolcet<strong>to</strong> grapes, and <strong>the</strong> Jacopo<br />
Maestri Grappa di Brunello, from<br />
Sangiovese Grosso grapes.<br />
Tenuta La Cà (B42) will be showing its<br />
<strong>wine</strong>s in London<br />
for <strong>the</strong> first<br />
time. Located<br />
in <strong>the</strong> heart of<br />
Bardolino DOC<br />
terri<strong>to</strong>ry on <strong>the</strong> hills<br />
overlooking Lake Garda,<br />
near Verona, <strong>the</strong> estate<br />
will show <strong>the</strong> following<br />
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<strong>wine</strong>s on its stand: <strong>the</strong> hand-harvested<br />
Fasanella Pinot Grigio Vene<strong>to</strong> IGT, Bardolino<br />
Chiaret<strong>to</strong> Classico DOC, Bardolino Classico<br />
DOC, Calis Mansus Rosso IGT Vene<strong>to</strong> Ponal<br />
Rosso IGT, Passi<strong>to</strong> Bianco IGT Vene<strong>to</strong> and<br />
Passi<strong>to</strong> Rosso IGT Vene<strong>to</strong>.<br />
Lebanon<br />
Wines of Lebanon (N11) will return <strong>to</strong><br />
<strong>the</strong> LIWF for <strong>the</strong> second year with new<br />
<strong>wine</strong>ries and an exciting programme of<br />
masterclasses. Tim Atkin MW and Lebanese<br />
<strong>wine</strong> expert Michael Karam will present<br />
an overview of Lebanon’s <strong>wine</strong>making<br />
industry, <strong>to</strong>ge<strong>the</strong>r with a tu<strong>to</strong>red tasting.<br />
O<strong>the</strong>r tastings taking place throughout<br />
<strong>the</strong> day include: “Overcoming <strong>the</strong> cliché:<br />
positioning <strong>the</strong> modern Lebanese industry<br />
on <strong>the</strong> <strong>international</strong> market” and “Lebanon:<br />
<strong>the</strong> terroir, grapes and people that make<br />
<strong>to</strong>day’s Lebanese <strong>wine</strong> culture”. The generic<br />
Lebanese stand at <strong>the</strong> LIWF has attracted<br />
new <strong>wine</strong>ries this year, keen <strong>to</strong> gain a<br />
foothold in <strong>the</strong> UK market. Nine <strong>wine</strong>ries<br />
will be represented at this year’s show:,<br />
including: Batroun Mountains; Chateau Ka;<br />
Chateau Kefraya; Chateau Ksara; Chateau<br />
St Thomas; Coteaux de Botrys; Domaine des<br />
Tourelles; IXSIR and Karam Winery.<br />
For more information about exhibi<strong>to</strong>rs and<br />
<strong>the</strong> seminar timetable please visit<br />
www.<strong>wine</strong>sfromlebanon.co.uk<br />
This year’s LIWF sees <strong>the</strong> launch<br />
of <strong>the</strong> 2005 from Ch Musar (Q64),<br />
made from organically-produced<br />
grapes slowly ripened throughout<br />
a mild Bekaa Valley summer. Also<br />
at <strong>the</strong> Fair will be <strong>the</strong> unoaked<br />
Musar Jeune <strong>wine</strong>s, in Red, White<br />
and Rosé, designed for immediate<br />
drinking. Serge, Ronald, Ralph, Marc<br />
and Gas<strong>to</strong>n Hochar, <strong>to</strong>ge<strong>the</strong>r with<br />
<strong>wine</strong>maker Tarek Sakr will be at<br />
stand and will host a series of masterclasses<br />
on Wednesday. Older vintages of Chateau<br />
Musar will also be shown.<br />
New Zealand<br />
Yealands Estate will be on <strong>the</strong> Enotria stand<br />
(N40) at <strong>the</strong> LIWF following an agency<br />
change from 1st May. Yealands Estate is <strong>the</strong><br />
first <strong>wine</strong> producer in <strong>the</strong> world <strong>to</strong> become<br />
an Approved Supplier <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> UK’s<br />
Sustainable Restaurant Association.<br />
Its Seaview Vineyard is based in <strong>the</strong><br />
Awatere Valley region of Marlborough<br />
and its range includes Sauvignon<br />
Blanc, Viognier, Pinot Gris, Riesling,<br />
Gewurztraminer, Grüner Veltliner<br />
and Pinot Noir, all of which will be<br />
presented by Chief Winemaker, Tamra<br />
Washing<strong>to</strong>n, who will be on stand.<br />
Portugal<br />
Wines of Portugal (D10/E10) will feature 17<br />
Portuguese producers on its stand and will<br />
also present a Masterclass hosted by Peter<br />
Richards MW (Wednesday 23 May, 12pm) on<br />
“Why should <strong>the</strong><br />
industry bo<strong>the</strong>r<br />
with Portuguese<br />
<strong>wine</strong>s?” There will<br />
also be a lively<br />
panel debate.<br />
EuroWines (N74) will be showing its<br />
Rosé de Portugal brand – a Vinho<br />
Verde Rosé DOC blended from Tinta<br />
Roriz, Touriga Franca and Espadeiro.<br />
With a slight pétillance it is designed<br />
<strong>to</strong> go with light Mediterranean food<br />
or appetizers. The <strong>wine</strong> is available<br />
<strong>to</strong> both on trade and off trade and<br />
distribution is currently<br />
seeking <strong>international</strong><br />
distribution.<br />
The Fladgate Partnership, family<br />
owners of esteemed Port houses,<br />
Taylor’s, Croft and Fonseca, returns<br />
<strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> LIWF with a strong line up<br />
from its award winning portfolio<br />
on <strong>the</strong> Mentzendorff stand (O72).<br />
Highlights at this year’s Fair include<br />
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a revamped label for Croft Pink, new<br />
vintages for <strong>the</strong> Late Bottled Vintage<br />
range and an impressive selection<br />
of mature Single Quinta Ports dating<br />
back <strong>to</strong> 1996.<br />
Herdade do Monte da Ribeira (N2)<br />
is at <strong>the</strong> LIWF <strong>to</strong> look for retail<br />
partners/agents in <strong>the</strong> UK and<br />
Ireland who are interested in shipping direct.<br />
Herdade do Monte da Ribeira is a Portuguese<br />
producer from <strong>the</strong> Alentejo. The focus is on<br />
easy drinking reds, whites and rosés at entry<br />
level prices through <strong>to</strong> more complex <strong>wine</strong>s<br />
including those made by indigenous varieties,<br />
including old Roupeiro, Antao Vaz and<br />
Arin<strong>to</strong> vines for whites and <strong>the</strong> red variety<br />
Trincadeira. They also produce <strong>international</strong><br />
varieties.<br />
Sogrape Vinhos of Portugal (P25) will show its<br />
latest releases at <strong>the</strong> LIWF. Sogrape believes<br />
strongly in Portugal’s native strengths and is<br />
virtually unique in being able <strong>to</strong> produce a<br />
broad spectrum of <strong>wine</strong>s from all<br />
over Portugal from <strong>the</strong> many dozens<br />
of indigenous grape varietals.<br />
Wineries located in <strong>the</strong><br />
Vinho Verde, Douro, Dao<br />
and <strong>the</strong> Alentejo allow<br />
Sogrape <strong>to</strong> offer styles<br />
from <strong>the</strong> fresh, vibrant<br />
<strong>wine</strong>s of <strong>the</strong> Vinho Verde<br />
<strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> dark, juicy and<br />
intense character of <strong>the</strong><br />
Vintage Ports of <strong>the</strong> Douro<br />
Valley. Top selling <strong>wine</strong>s<br />
on show at LIWF <strong>2012</strong> will include<br />
Sandeman Port, Quinta de Azevedo<br />
Vinho Verde, <strong>the</strong> modern-classic<br />
Callabriga and <strong>the</strong> ever-green rosé,<br />
Mateus.<br />
Romania<br />
<strong>2012</strong> will bring again <strong>the</strong> <strong>to</strong>p Romanian <strong>wine</strong><br />
exporters <strong>to</strong> London. APEV Romania, <strong>the</strong><br />
national generic promotion body of Wines of<br />
Romania (E30 & E40), will host 14 of its best<br />
exporters, seven of which (Agricola Stirbey,<br />
Cramele Recas, Halewood Romania, SERVE<br />
Ceptura, Vigna Petro Vaselo, Vinarte and<br />
Wineprincess), united under <strong>the</strong> name of<br />
“Romanian Winegrowers”, can be found on<br />
booth E40. This alliance, set up in May 2009,<br />
has been born out of a desire <strong>to</strong> improve <strong>the</strong><br />
quality and image<br />
of Romanian<br />
<strong>wine</strong>, leading <strong>to</strong><br />
<strong>the</strong> re-birth of an<br />
industry that now<br />
features <strong>the</strong> latest in modern <strong>wine</strong>making<br />
practices. Romanian Winegrowers is<br />
welcoming two new producers in<strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />
group at LIWF <strong>2012</strong>, Petro Vaselo and Alcovin.<br />
The Romanian Winegrowers will have a<br />
dedicated stand showcasing <strong>wine</strong>s from <strong>the</strong><br />
new producers, alongside a select portfolio of<br />
<strong>international</strong> and domestic varietals.<br />
Russia<br />
The Union Of The Oenologists And<br />
Winemakers Of Russia (G45) will bring a<br />
selection of Russia’s finest <strong>wine</strong>ries <strong>to</strong> London.<br />
These <strong>wine</strong>ries include The Sou<strong>the</strong>rn Wine<br />
Company based in <strong>the</strong> Krasnodar region,<br />
between <strong>the</strong> Black and Azov Seas. They<br />
produce both indigenous and <strong>international</strong><br />
varieties, including: Viorica, Traminer and<br />
Cabernet Sauvignon. The Award winning<br />
Tsimlyanskie <strong>wine</strong>s JSC focuses on<br />
indigenous varieties including: Tsimlyanskiy<br />
cherniy, Plechistik, Krasnos<strong>to</strong>p Zolo<strong>to</strong>vskiy<br />
and makes sparkling <strong>wine</strong>s, brandy and still<br />
<strong>wine</strong>. The Vindonedlnya Vedernikov <strong>wine</strong>ry<br />
focuses on Ros<strong>to</strong>v and Russian original<br />
grape varieties such as Tsimlyansky Black,<br />
Sibirkovy and Pukhlyakovsky. Fanagoria Wine<br />
Estate is one of Russia’s leading <strong>wine</strong>ries.<br />
It has over 2,500 hectares of Fanagoria<br />
appellation vineyards located in South Russia,<br />
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etween <strong>the</strong> Black and Azov Seas. It focuses<br />
on <strong>international</strong> classic vines (Cabernet<br />
Sauvignon, Merlot, Chardonnay, Sauvignon<br />
Blanc, Aligoté) and indigenous Caucasian<br />
varieties. Exports include <strong>the</strong> UK, USA, China,<br />
Japan, Israel and Tajikistan. For <strong>the</strong> last six<br />
years, <strong>the</strong> <strong>wine</strong>s have been supervised by<br />
John Worontschak, world-renowned <strong>wine</strong><br />
consultant. Gai-Kodzor Vineyards is a small<br />
private domaine located near <strong>the</strong> city of<br />
Anapa in <strong>the</strong> south of Russia, on <strong>the</strong> sou<strong>the</strong>rn<br />
slopes of <strong>the</strong> Caucasus Mountains at an<br />
altitude of 350 m and at 5 km from <strong>the</strong> Black<br />
Sea. The focus is on <strong>international</strong> varieties,<br />
including Roussanne, Viognier, Muscat, Syrah,<br />
Grenache and Pinot Noir and <strong>the</strong>y consult<br />
with <strong>wine</strong>makers from Châteaunef-du-Pape.<br />
Gerrus Group Corporation is responsible<br />
for 10% of <strong>the</strong> Russian <strong>wine</strong> production. After<br />
20 years of <strong>the</strong> constant efforts, The Gerrus<br />
Group produces more than 10 well known<br />
brands, including Zvezda Tamani. They focus<br />
on Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot vines<br />
imported from France. Amongst <strong>the</strong> hills of<br />
Caucasus, at <strong>the</strong> foot of Koldun Mountain lie<br />
<strong>the</strong> vineyards of JSC Myskhako. They grow a<br />
number of varieties and also produces small<br />
quantities of sparkling <strong>wine</strong>s, a “Sauternes”<br />
style dessert <strong>wine</strong>. Between 2010 and 2011<br />
<strong>wine</strong>s Russian Azov were acknowledged<br />
by Russian and <strong>international</strong> experts and<br />
won 11 gold, 8 silver and 9 bronze medals at<br />
<strong>international</strong> competitions. Russian Azov will<br />
present a selection of dry and sweet <strong>wine</strong>s.<br />
Slovakia<br />
<strong>2012</strong> will be <strong>the</strong> first time Slovakia<br />
has had a presence at <strong>the</strong> LIWF.<br />
The Tokaj Macik Winery (G80)<br />
was Slovakian <strong>wine</strong>ry of <strong>the</strong> year in<br />
2009, 2010 and 2011 and specialises<br />
in typical Tokaj varieties, new<br />
clones and modern <strong>wine</strong>making.<br />
On-stand highlights include Mono,<br />
a <strong>wine</strong> from <strong>the</strong> best vineyards and<br />
Versus, which is a new concept of<br />
young, fresh and balanced <strong>wine</strong>s.<br />
The <strong>wine</strong>ry will also show a selection<br />
of Tokaj sweet <strong>wine</strong>s which are made in <strong>the</strong><br />
south eastern part of <strong>the</strong> Slovak Republic.<br />
Slovenia<br />
Award-winning Slovenian <strong>wine</strong> producer, p&f<br />
<strong>wine</strong>ries (G71), will be demonstrating just why<br />
Eastern European <strong>wine</strong>s are experiencing<br />
a revival at this year’s Fair. Show highlights<br />
will include an Archive Wine Tasting on<br />
Wednesday, 23rd May from 10.30am, where<br />
breakfast will be served. Since 1959 p&f<br />
<strong>wine</strong>ries has been maturing its very best<br />
<strong>wine</strong>s in an archive cellar and <strong>2012</strong> marks<br />
its official opening. To celebrate p&f will be<br />
hosting an exclusive on-stand tasting of<br />
some of those <strong>wine</strong>s, including a 1971 Pinot<br />
Blanc Late Harvest and a 1986<br />
Welschriesling. To register please<br />
email jemma@cubecom.co.uk. p&f<br />
<strong>wine</strong>ries will also enlist <strong>the</strong> help of<br />
LIWF visi<strong>to</strong>rs, asking <strong>the</strong>m <strong>to</strong> taste<br />
<strong>the</strong> latest vintage of Lju<strong>to</strong>mer Laski<br />
Riesling and present <strong>the</strong>ir feedback.<br />
A Lju<strong>to</strong>mer Laski Riezling tasting will<br />
also take place in <strong>the</strong> LIWF Access<br />
Zone and <strong>the</strong> results will determine<br />
whe<strong>the</strong>r this <strong>wine</strong> has a future in<br />
<strong>the</strong> UK <strong>wine</strong> market. p&f <strong>wine</strong>ries<br />
will also be showcasing <strong>the</strong> best<br />
of its award-winning <strong>wine</strong> brands<br />
including <strong>the</strong> renowned puklavec & friends<br />
and on-trade exclusive, Gomila. Must-tries<br />
include puklavec & friends Sauvignon Blanc<br />
and <strong>the</strong> new Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot<br />
which have recently gained distribution<br />
in Waitrose. Tatjana Puklavec and chief<br />
<strong>wine</strong>maker, Mitja Herga, will be on<br />
stand.<br />
Vinska Klet “Goriska BRDA” (H62) will<br />
show its Bagueri brand at <strong>the</strong> LIWF,<br />
including <strong>the</strong> award winning Bagueri<br />
Chardonnay 2008 and Bagueri<br />
Merlot 2007. The <strong>wine</strong>s are now<br />
exported <strong>to</strong> 26 countries including<br />
<strong>the</strong> US, Europe, China and Japan.<br />
Also on <strong>the</strong> stand will be Vinska<br />
Druzba which will show its Pullus<br />
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and. The Ptuj <strong>wine</strong> cellar is<br />
<strong>the</strong> official <strong>wine</strong>maker of <strong>the</strong><br />
European Capital of Culture,<br />
Maribor this year. Vinakras is<br />
<strong>the</strong> largest <strong>wine</strong>ry in Karst,<br />
home <strong>to</strong> Slovenia’s red <strong>wine</strong>s.<br />
The Teran <strong>wine</strong> is made from<br />
<strong>the</strong> Refosk variety and will be<br />
available <strong>to</strong> taste on stand.<br />
South Africa<br />
DGB (H40) will show new vintages from<br />
Douglas Green, Bellingham, Boschendal,<br />
Bramp<strong>to</strong>n, Franschhoek Cellar and Tall Horse.<br />
These will be presented by <strong>the</strong> team of four<br />
<strong>wine</strong>makers, including Niel Groenewald,<br />
Lizelle Gerber, Jaco Potgieter and Richard<br />
Duckitt.<br />
International Brands Ltd (P10) will showcase<br />
its Makulu range at <strong>the</strong> Fair. Makulu is <strong>the</strong><br />
name of a family tribal leader and <strong>the</strong> new<br />
bull elephant emblem which will be unveiled<br />
at LIWF is a symbol of strength. Both are<br />
important aspect of African culture and<br />
central <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> Imbuko Winery values. The<br />
<strong>wine</strong>ry prides itself on its sustainable farming<br />
methods and its ethical employment policies.<br />
Sales of Makulu <strong>wine</strong>s go <strong>to</strong>wards supporting<br />
<strong>the</strong> <strong>wine</strong>ry’s crèche and education centre,<br />
which benefits <strong>the</strong> children of those who work<br />
<strong>to</strong> produce and distribute <strong>the</strong> <strong>wine</strong>s.<br />
Family-owned South African <strong>wine</strong><br />
estate Kleine Zalze (I40) will be<br />
showing new vintages from its<br />
successful Zalze, Foot of<br />
Africa and Kleine Zalze<br />
<strong>wine</strong> ranges at <strong>the</strong> Fair. The<br />
company’s recently recruited<br />
Export Manager Wynand<br />
Van Schalkwyk will be on<br />
<strong>the</strong> stand with Managing<br />
Direc<strong>to</strong>r Kobus Basson <strong>to</strong><br />
take visi<strong>to</strong>rs through <strong>the</strong><br />
<strong>wine</strong>s aimed at multiple retailers,<br />
independent retailers, wholesalers<br />
and <strong>the</strong> on-trade. Visi<strong>to</strong>rs <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />
stand will be able <strong>to</strong> taste <strong>the</strong> newly<br />
bottled 2011 reds as well as initial<br />
samples of <strong>the</strong> <strong>2012</strong> Chenin Blanc.<br />
The latest Pinotage and Chenin Blanc<br />
releases from Foot of Africa will be<br />
presented for independent retailers<br />
and wholesalers and <strong>the</strong> company’s<br />
flagship Kleine Zalze range,<br />
comprising Cellar Selection, Vineyard<br />
Selection and Family Reserve <strong>wine</strong>s,<br />
will also be on show for on-trade and<br />
independent retailers.<br />
Spain<br />
Spain will be out in force at <strong>the</strong> Fair this year<br />
with 32 exhibi<strong>to</strong>rs from across <strong>the</strong> length<br />
and breadth of <strong>the</strong> country present on <strong>the</strong><br />
Wines from Spain stand (F60/G60). This<br />
represents a substantial increase on last year<br />
as <strong>the</strong> Spanish continue <strong>to</strong> understand and<br />
recognise <strong>the</strong> importance of <strong>the</strong> UK market.<br />
Well established areas such as Cava, Rioja<br />
and Sherry will be represented alongside<br />
<strong>the</strong> increasingly popular white <strong>wine</strong> areas of<br />
Rueda, Rias Baixas and Valdeorras. There will<br />
also be a host of o<strong>the</strong>r fascinating regions <strong>to</strong><br />
explore such as Mentrida, La Mancha, Bierzo<br />
and Priorat <strong>to</strong> name but a few.<br />
La Rioja (K62) will be hosting a<br />
number of <strong>wine</strong> producers on its<br />
stand as well as showing some olive<br />
oils produced by <strong>wine</strong>ries.<br />
Bodegas Chivite (Q32), one of <strong>the</strong><br />
oldest and most prestigious <strong>wine</strong><br />
producing dynasties in Spain, has<br />
launched a new range of <strong>wine</strong>s –<br />
Finca de Villatuerta – from its Señorio<br />
de Arínzano estate in <strong>the</strong> north<br />
of Navarra. The family currently<br />
releases <strong>the</strong> flagship <strong>wine</strong> DO Pago de<br />
Arínzano, as well as <strong>the</strong> Colección 125 <strong>wine</strong>s<br />
from grapes grown at <strong>the</strong> estate. The new<br />
Finca de Villatuerta range is 100% estate<br />
sourced and aged and bottled at <strong>the</strong>ir stateof-<strong>the</strong>-art<br />
<strong>wine</strong>ry situated by <strong>the</strong> river at<br />
Señorio de Arínzano. The range comprises<br />
16 <strong>the</strong> Grapevine
a Tempranillo/Merlot blend, a Syrah and<br />
Chardonnay. The <strong>wine</strong>s will be destined for<br />
<strong>the</strong> UK on-trade and independent sec<strong>to</strong>r with<br />
a retail price between £15-20 per<br />
bottle.<br />
Pago Casa del Blanco (Q8) will show<br />
its star <strong>wine</strong> QuiXote (<strong>the</strong> most<br />
famous knight from la Mancha) at<br />
<strong>the</strong> LIWF for <strong>the</strong> first time. They<br />
will also show Castillo de Pilas<br />
Bonas named after <strong>the</strong> castle built<br />
in Manzanes by <strong>the</strong> Holy Order<br />
of Calatrava. QuiXote Merlot-<br />
Tempranillo-Petit Verdot and Quixote<br />
Cabernet Sauvignon-Syrah are barrelled<br />
for 12 months in French and American Oak<br />
and bottled for three years, along with <strong>the</strong><br />
Sauvignon Blanc-Chardonnay blend, Castillo<br />
de Pilas Bonas 2010. The debutante <strong>wine</strong> will<br />
be accompanied by Oenologists An<strong>to</strong>nio<br />
Merino who will be available on May 23 and<br />
24. All three <strong>wine</strong>s are DOP Pago Casa del<br />
Blanco in Manzanares-Ciudad Real, Spain.<br />
Uruguay<br />
Wines of Uruguay (Q30) is committed<br />
<strong>to</strong> promoting <strong>the</strong> quality and image of<br />
Uruguayan <strong>wine</strong> throughout <strong>the</strong> world and<br />
its member <strong>wine</strong>ries represent almost 100<br />
percent of <strong>the</strong> exports of bottled fine <strong>wine</strong>.<br />
Uruguay is one of only a handful of countries<br />
<strong>to</strong> cultivate <strong>the</strong> Tannat, its star performer<br />
grape, beside o<strong>the</strong>rs such as Merlot,<br />
Cabernet Franc, Syrah, Sauvignon Blanc and<br />
Chardonnay. Thanks <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> strict controls<br />
carried out in every procedure of <strong>the</strong> chain,<br />
<strong>the</strong> production has a guarantee of quality. A<br />
100 % of <strong>the</strong> recollection in <strong>the</strong> vineyards is<br />
handmade, <strong>the</strong>refore Uruguayan <strong>wine</strong>s are<br />
produced in a highly technical manner.<br />
USA<br />
Napa Valley Vintners (P15) will have more<br />
than 60 <strong>wine</strong>s from 20 different <strong>wine</strong>ries<br />
available for tasting on <strong>the</strong> generic California<br />
Wine Institute stand at this year’s LIWF. Each<br />
<strong>wine</strong>ry will show from its current portfolio,<br />
including a current Cabernet Sauvignon<br />
shown alongside one from its library of <strong>the</strong><br />
widely acclaimed 2001<br />
vintage. Visit <strong>the</strong> stand<br />
<strong>to</strong> try varieties from<br />
Cabernet Sauvignon<br />
and Chardonnay – <strong>the</strong><br />
region’s most planted –<br />
<strong>to</strong> Pinot Noir, Zinfandel,<br />
Petit Syrah, and Merlot<br />
from established and future favourites<br />
including Cakebread Cellars, Grgich Hills<br />
Estate, Heitz Cellars, Hendry, Robert Mondavi<br />
Winery, Saintsbury, Silver Oak Cellars and<br />
Viader Vineyards. These producers represent<br />
<strong>the</strong> overall composition of <strong>the</strong> valley’s<br />
producers, 95% of which are small family<br />
owned businesses.<br />
The Oregon Wine Board (J35) will again<br />
have a presence at this year’s Fair showing a<br />
range of <strong>wine</strong>ries looking for UK distribution<br />
or already here in <strong>the</strong> market. The newly<br />
appointed Executive Direc<strong>to</strong>r of <strong>the</strong> Oregon<br />
Wine Board, Tom Danowski, will also be here <strong>to</strong><br />
familiarise himself with <strong>the</strong> UK, one of <strong>the</strong> most<br />
important export markets for Oregon <strong>wine</strong>s.<br />
Under <strong>the</strong> new ownership of Viña Concha y<br />
Toro, Fetzer’s (O54) varietal<br />
range has undergone a<br />
significant upgrade <strong>to</strong> highlight<br />
<strong>the</strong> <strong>wine</strong>ry’s considerable<br />
achievements in sustainability<br />
and <strong>to</strong> reflect <strong>the</strong> quality of<br />
<strong>the</strong> <strong>wine</strong> in <strong>the</strong> bottle. Bonterra<br />
Organic Vineyards will be<br />
presenting <strong>the</strong> latest vintages<br />
alongside Fetzer.<br />
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What’s hot & what’s new<br />
UK Agents<br />
10 International (Q31) works with carefully<br />
chosen producers from <strong>the</strong> 10 main <strong>wine</strong><br />
producing countries and sells <strong>wine</strong>s<br />
<strong>to</strong> markets all over <strong>the</strong> world. These<br />
are developed consumer-led brands,<br />
specifically created <strong>to</strong> meet <strong>the</strong><br />
needs and demands of all key retail<br />
sec<strong>to</strong>rs. 10 International is looking<br />
<strong>to</strong> show a broad range of exclusive<br />
<strong>wine</strong>s <strong>to</strong> its growing export markets.<br />
They will present for <strong>the</strong> first time <strong>the</strong><br />
new exciting La Poderosa Reserva<br />
range of Sauvignon Blanc, Syrah,<br />
and Cabernet Sauvignon from Chile,<br />
which are made by one of Chile’s<br />
best known producers. In addition<br />
it will re-launch its Left Bank range,<br />
which is produced in one of <strong>the</strong> most<br />
prestigious vineyards in Bordeaux in<br />
collaboration with Vignobles Ducourt,<br />
already known for <strong>the</strong>ir experience<br />
and expertise in high quality <strong>wine</strong><br />
making. Left Bank has already reached<br />
an <strong>international</strong> audience and is sold<br />
in Canada, China, and Dubai.<br />
Bancroft Wines (N70) will be joined by 12<br />
of its most valued suppliers spanning eight<br />
countries. New <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> Bodegas LAN range<br />
this year is <strong>the</strong> much anticipated LAN Blanco<br />
2011, made from 100% Viura from 30-yearold-vines.<br />
Wild South, from Marlborough<br />
will launch <strong>the</strong> new vintage of its Sauvignon<br />
Blanc – 2011. David Nieuwoudt, <strong>wine</strong>maker<br />
at Cederberg, one of South Africa’s highest<br />
<strong>wine</strong>ries, will show his Merlot Shiraz blend<br />
2009, which is new <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> Bancroft range this<br />
year. Margaret River’s Hay Shed Hill <strong>wine</strong>ry will<br />
show <strong>the</strong> K+B <strong>wine</strong>s for <strong>the</strong> first time. Made<br />
by Michael Kerrigan and<br />
Gavin Berry, <strong>the</strong>se <strong>wine</strong>s<br />
represent <strong>the</strong> pinnacle of<br />
two careers spent crafting<br />
<strong>wine</strong>s from some of <strong>the</strong><br />
most respected vineyards<br />
of Western Australia.<br />
Jean-Baptiste and Karine<br />
Geoffroy of Champagne<br />
Rene Geoffroy will be<br />
attending. They have an<br />
eco-friendly approach<br />
<strong>to</strong> viticulture, and using<br />
natural viticultural methods wherever<br />
possible. Bancroft Wines will have a new<br />
part of <strong>the</strong> stand this year that will include<br />
a snapshot selection of new <strong>wine</strong>s <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />
portfolio in <strong>2012</strong>. These include: Ma<strong>to</strong>šević,<br />
from Istria, Croatia, which specialises in<br />
Malvasia; Château Viranel, an estate in <strong>the</strong><br />
heart of <strong>the</strong> Saint-Chinian appellation, which<br />
has been in <strong>the</strong> Bergasse family since <strong>the</strong><br />
16th Century; and Château Moulin Caresse,<br />
from Bergerac, which focuses on classic<br />
Bordeaux varieties. A key highlight is its<br />
Cuvée ‘Magie d’Au<strong>to</strong>mne’ Blanc 2010, a blend<br />
of Sauvignon Blanc, Sauvignon Gris, Semillon<br />
and Muscadelle.<br />
Bibendum (L30/L21) will double<br />
its footprint at this year’s LIWF<br />
as it brings its stellar line-up of<br />
producers <strong>to</strong> London. The stand<br />
space will include a seven metre wall<br />
illustrating <strong>the</strong> exclusive Taste Test,<br />
<strong>the</strong> latest consumer trends from its<br />
unique market insights team ahead<br />
of Summer <strong>2012</strong>, and – as part of<br />
Bibendum’s British Summer Time<br />
18 <strong>the</strong> Grapevine
campaign – a range of English <strong>wine</strong>s<br />
from both long-standing partners<br />
and producers new <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> business,<br />
including a’Becketts, Furleigh Estate,<br />
Nyetimber, Chapel Down and Hush<br />
Heath Estate. New <strong>to</strong> Bibendum<br />
for <strong>2012</strong> is Bodegas Cherubino<br />
Valsangiacomo, Utiel Requena<br />
which focuses on <strong>the</strong> Bobal variety.<br />
d’Arenberg’s legendary <strong>wine</strong>maker<br />
Chester Osborn will be on <strong>the</strong> stand<br />
as <strong>the</strong> <strong>wine</strong>ry celebrates its 100th<br />
birthday, with <strong>the</strong>ir presence at LIWF<br />
forming <strong>the</strong> centrepiece of <strong>the</strong> UK leg<br />
of <strong>the</strong>ir celebra<strong>to</strong>ry global <strong>to</strong>ur. They<br />
will be featuring <strong>the</strong>ir new sparkling<br />
<strong>wine</strong> – Dadd – a celebration of <strong>the</strong><br />
four generations of fa<strong>the</strong>rs who have<br />
developed <strong>the</strong> <strong>wine</strong>ry since Joseph<br />
Osborn purchased <strong>the</strong> vineyard in<br />
1912. Bibendum’s Taste Test survey will<br />
be a real focus. Based on 80 years<br />
of psycho-sensory research, it has<br />
at its heart an understanding of <strong>the</strong><br />
way we taste, and why we like what we like.<br />
It is a way of engaging consumers with <strong>wine</strong><br />
and encouraging <strong>the</strong>m <strong>to</strong> explore <strong>the</strong> more<br />
interesting (and profitable) <strong>wine</strong>s on a list.<br />
Bottle Green (L70) will launch a new<br />
arm of <strong>the</strong> Leeds-based company<br />
in May, with a new range of <strong>wine</strong>s<br />
exclusively for <strong>the</strong> on-trade and<br />
independents under <strong>the</strong> banner<br />
of ‘Bottle Green Wines’. The new<br />
on-trade and independents range is<br />
tightly focused and specially tailored<br />
<strong>to</strong> ensure that Bottle Green Wines can<br />
deliver a “small is beautiful” approach<br />
<strong>to</strong> fulfilling <strong>wine</strong> list requirements from<br />
offerings at “House” level through <strong>to</strong><br />
more premium lines. The portfolio includes<br />
<strong>wine</strong>s from France, Spain, Italy, Argentina,<br />
Chile, Australia and New Zealand. Most <strong>wine</strong>s<br />
have never been available in <strong>the</strong> UK before<br />
so cus<strong>to</strong>mers are sure <strong>to</strong> find something<br />
special within <strong>the</strong> range, which includes a<br />
comprehensive Champagne offering. New<br />
brands have also been developed including a<br />
cross-France varietal range, Le Paysage, and<br />
classic Italian staples under Il Caggio.<br />
Buckingham Schenk<br />
(M72) will be targeting <strong>the</strong><br />
independent and on-trade<br />
sec<strong>to</strong>rs for <strong>the</strong> first time at<br />
LIWF through its Argentine<br />
brand Viñalba. In addition<br />
<strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> stand Buckingham<br />
Schenk will again be<br />
aboard <strong>the</strong> tall-ship Atlantis<br />
moored at ExCeL for LIWF<br />
<strong>2012</strong>. O<strong>the</strong>r key areas of focus: Buckingham<br />
Schenk’s streng<strong>the</strong>ning Spanish portfolio<br />
from Bodegas Murviedro, Cellers Unió and<br />
<strong>the</strong> new addition of Martin Codax. Also Italian<br />
producer Schenk Italia will be presenting a<br />
range of sparkling <strong>wine</strong>s from its new <strong>wine</strong>ry<br />
Bacio della Luna.<br />
Spain’s oldest family owned <strong>wine</strong> company,<br />
Grupo Codorníu (K22), is launching six new<br />
<strong>wine</strong>s at this year’s LIWF. Spain’s<br />
number one Cava brand, Codorníu,<br />
will <strong>preview</strong> two new Cavas:<br />
Codorníu Brut and Codorníu Brut<br />
Rosado. Highlighting <strong>the</strong> brand’s<br />
origins and <strong>wine</strong>making expertise,<br />
both Codorníu Brut and Codorníu<br />
Brut Rosado will become <strong>the</strong> brand’s<br />
flagship <strong>wine</strong>s and will be available<br />
<strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> off and on-trade. Sustainable<br />
Spanish <strong>wine</strong>ry, Raimat, will present<br />
Raimat Vallcorba 2009 (70%<br />
Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Syrah) a prestige<br />
<strong>wine</strong> resulting from a five-year project<br />
examining specific vineyard plots within<br />
<strong>the</strong> 2,000 hectare estate in D.O. Costers del<br />
Segre. Raimat will also introduce its<br />
sparkling Raimat Brut Nature (70%<br />
Chardonnay, 30% Pinot Noir) from<br />
DO Costers del Segre, partner <strong>to</strong><br />
Raimat Gran Brut. Septima, Grupo<br />
Codorníu’s <strong>wine</strong>ry in Mendoza,<br />
Argentina, will be launching a<br />
dessert <strong>wine</strong>, Septima Tardío 2010<br />
(100% Gewürztraminer). Invivo,<br />
Grupo Codorníu’s award-winning<br />
New Zealand agency, is launching<br />
a sub-£10 Sauvignon Blanc from<br />
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<strong>the</strong> Awatere and Wairau valleys – Eight Point<br />
– named after <strong>the</strong> eight points of <strong>the</strong> original<br />
Invivo star.<br />
Concha Y Toro (O54) will show a<br />
range of its award-winning <strong>wine</strong>s<br />
from Chile, Argentina and California.<br />
Cono Sur’s varietal range has been<br />
repackaged and <strong>the</strong> new look will<br />
be unveiled for <strong>the</strong> first time. The<br />
front labels still feature <strong>the</strong> old-style<br />
bicycle that has become Cono<br />
Sur’s trademark but <strong>the</strong> use of<br />
colour and gold embossing makes<br />
<strong>the</strong> packaging look and feel more premium<br />
and eye-catching. Head Winemaker Adolfo<br />
Hurtado will show new <strong>wine</strong>s: Cosecha<br />
Noble is a late harvest Riesling from <strong>the</strong> Bío<br />
Bío Valley, bottled in 37.5cl format with a<br />
screwcap. Also new is Cono Sur Sparkling<br />
Brut Rosé, made from 100% Pinot Noir from<br />
<strong>the</strong> Bío Bío Valley. The Fine Wine Room is<br />
located within CyT UK’s stand and offers<br />
visi<strong>to</strong>rs (by invitation only) <strong>the</strong><br />
opportunity <strong>to</strong> taste <strong>the</strong> entire Fine<br />
& Rare portfolio from CyT UK’s<br />
Chilean, Argentinian and Californian<br />
<strong>wine</strong>ries. Many of <strong>the</strong> <strong>wine</strong>s are<br />
made in limited volumes so this is<br />
a ‘once-a-year’ chance <strong>to</strong> taste <strong>the</strong><br />
<strong>to</strong>p-end and single-vineyard <strong>wine</strong>s<br />
from across <strong>the</strong> portfolio. Palo Al<strong>to</strong><br />
will show two new blends for <strong>the</strong><br />
Palo Al<strong>to</strong> range. While <strong>the</strong> main<br />
constituent of <strong>the</strong> existing Reserva<br />
I is Shiraz, <strong>the</strong> new red blend, Reserva II is<br />
predominantly made from Merlot with some<br />
Shiraz, Tempranillo and a small percentage<br />
of Viognier. A new Sparkling Brut completes<br />
<strong>the</strong> Palo Al<strong>to</strong> range. Under <strong>the</strong> new ownership<br />
of Viña Concha y Toro, Fetzer’s varietal<br />
range has undergone a significant upgrade<br />
<strong>to</strong> highlight <strong>the</strong> <strong>wine</strong>ry’s considerable<br />
achievements in sustainability and <strong>to</strong> reflect<br />
<strong>the</strong> quality of <strong>the</strong> <strong>wine</strong> in <strong>the</strong> bottle. Bonterra<br />
Organic Vineyards will be presenting <strong>the</strong><br />
latest vintages alongside Fetzer. CyT UK’s<br />
on-trade team is looking <strong>to</strong> help publicans<br />
capitalize on <strong>the</strong>ir <strong>wine</strong> sales with a dynamic<br />
new website. The website will be up and<br />
running for LIWF visi<strong>to</strong>rs <strong>to</strong> look around and<br />
perhaps even pit <strong>the</strong>ir wits in <strong>the</strong> ‘Test Your<br />
Knowledge’ Quiz.<br />
Specialist importer, Connoisseur<br />
Estates (F6), will be showing its<br />
extensive selection of award<br />
winning <strong>wine</strong>s from all over <strong>the</strong><br />
world, all of which are aimed at <strong>the</strong><br />
independent off-trade and<br />
<strong>the</strong> on-trade. These include<br />
Oldenburg Vineyards,<br />
from Stellenbosch – new<br />
<strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> Connoisseur Estates<br />
portfolio and showing for<br />
<strong>the</strong> first time at <strong>the</strong> LIWF. Château<br />
d’Anglès, La Clape, France will<br />
be unveiling a new look for <strong>the</strong>ir<br />
prestige cuvée Grand Vin with<br />
<strong>the</strong> release of <strong>the</strong> 2008 vintage,<br />
and will be showcasing <strong>the</strong> new<br />
vintages of <strong>the</strong>ir Classique<br />
<strong>wine</strong>s. Sidewood Estate,<br />
Adelaide Hills, will be showing new<br />
vintages including an addition <strong>to</strong><br />
<strong>the</strong> portfolio with Sidewood’s debut<br />
Pinot Noir 2010. Owner Owen Inglis<br />
will be on <strong>the</strong> stand <strong>to</strong> showcase<br />
his <strong>wine</strong>s. GRM will be showcasing<br />
its new vintage Bordeaux white<br />
blend Château La Borne 2011 and<br />
Champagne Autréau, a family<br />
owned Champagne House with a<br />
his<strong>to</strong>ry going back <strong>to</strong> 1670, will be<br />
showing its portfolio at <strong>the</strong> Fair. Eric Autréau<br />
will be on <strong>the</strong> stand on Tuesday 22nd May <strong>to</strong><br />
present his <strong>wine</strong>s.<br />
Copestick Murray<br />
(N30) will show<br />
new <strong>wine</strong>s from<br />
10 of its partners,<br />
including: Domaine<br />
Bonfils, a major<br />
force in <strong>the</strong> South<br />
of France, sourcing<br />
from 13 companyowned<br />
Domaines,<br />
also incorporating<br />
negociant business<br />
20 <strong>the</strong> Grapevine
Maurel Vedeau; Viña Carta Vieja, rising<br />
star of <strong>the</strong> Chilean <strong>wine</strong> scene; Overhex,<br />
from South Africa’s Hemel-en-Aarde<br />
valley; Follador Prosecco, a premium<br />
sparkling <strong>wine</strong>; and Vintae, one of<br />
Spain’s “new wave” <strong>wine</strong>ries.<br />
Crush Wines (L12) will show<br />
a selection of new <strong>wine</strong>s, including<br />
Plaisir de Merle’s, Petit Plaisir from<br />
Cape Legends. This <strong>wine</strong> is a<br />
blend of predominantly Shiraz and<br />
Cabernet Sauvignon, and has been<br />
created for immediate drinking from<br />
this renowned estate. Also new <strong>to</strong><br />
<strong>the</strong> LIWF is Lismore Wines which is<br />
already renowned in <strong>the</strong><br />
UK for <strong>the</strong>ir award winning<br />
Sauvignon Blanc from<br />
Young Meg. Pinot Noir from<br />
Young Meg and both Pinot Noir and<br />
Sauvignon Blanc from Thatched<br />
Hut will also be on stand. Launching<br />
in <strong>the</strong> UK at <strong>the</strong> LIWF are Tussock<br />
<strong>wine</strong>s from New Zealand. The <strong>wine</strong>ry<br />
focuses on varietals, including<br />
Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and<br />
Pinot Noir from Nelson.<br />
Eaux de Vie (O50) will be showcasing its full<br />
portfolio of spirits and <strong>wine</strong>s at <strong>the</strong> LIWF,<br />
including Clos Baron de Sigognac Armagnac,<br />
Sanchez Romate Sherry, Akashi<br />
Tai Sake, Heaven Hill Bourbon and<br />
Mamont Vodka. New <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> portfolio<br />
are Mezan Rums. Bottled in August<br />
2011, <strong>the</strong> Mezan vintage rums are<br />
unblended rums from individual<br />
islands and countries in <strong>the</strong> West<br />
Indies and South or Central America,<br />
produced from a single<br />
vintage year’s <strong>distil</strong>lation,<br />
aged in oak barrique and<br />
bottled one cask at a time, when<br />
mature. As well as being unblended,<br />
<strong>the</strong>se rums are unsweetened,<br />
uncoloured and only filtered through<br />
a light gauze. They are <strong>the</strong>refore a<br />
true expression of <strong>the</strong> <strong>distil</strong>lery and<br />
country of production with each set<br />
of casks having a unique flavour profile which<br />
cannot be repeated. Eaux de Vie will also<br />
show a number of Georgian <strong>wine</strong>s from GWS<br />
and Chateau Mukhrani at <strong>the</strong> LIWF. GWS<br />
is <strong>the</strong> largest producer of <strong>wine</strong>s in Georgia,<br />
focusing on indigenous varieties, including:<br />
Rkatsiteli, Manavi, Napareuli and Ojaleshi.<br />
The Mukhrani Estate will show a selection<br />
of its portfolio, including: Reserve de Prince<br />
2010 Goruli Mtsvane ; Reserve de Prince 2007<br />
Saperavi ; Goruli Mstvane 2010; Saperavi<br />
2007 and Tavkveri 2010.<br />
Ehrmanns (N42) has a brand new look for<br />
its stand this year, which will be split in<strong>to</strong> two<br />
sections, one dedicated <strong>to</strong> <strong>wine</strong>s exclusive<br />
<strong>to</strong> Independents, online retailers and <strong>the</strong><br />
on-trade, and <strong>the</strong> o<strong>the</strong>r <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> grocery sec<strong>to</strong>r.<br />
Bodegas Paternina will launch Frederico<br />
Paternina Seleccion Especial 2008, a DOC<br />
Rioja aimed at <strong>the</strong> grocery and specialist<br />
chains market. Portugal’s Bacalhôa will be<br />
presenting <strong>the</strong> Quinta Do Carmo<br />
<strong>wine</strong>s from <strong>the</strong> exclusive estate of<br />
<strong>the</strong> same name in <strong>the</strong> Alentejano<br />
region. The White is a great<br />
example of how commercial native<br />
Portuguese grapes can be and what<br />
strong potential Portugal has. In<br />
collaboration with Stefano Girelli’s<br />
venture The Wine People, Ehrmanns<br />
is adding a white partner <strong>to</strong> its<br />
Italian portfolio: Miopasso Grillo is<br />
produced in Sicily and aimed at<br />
Independent and On Trade channels.<br />
Ceret<strong>to</strong>, <strong>the</strong> Piedmont premium <strong>wine</strong>ry is a<br />
brand new addition <strong>to</strong> Ehrmanns’ portfolio,<br />
and includes <strong>the</strong> Barbaresco Bernardot,<br />
which is a single vineyard of 4.3<br />
ha. La Delfina, <strong>the</strong> Italian umbrella<br />
brand, created by Ehrmanns 10<br />
years ago has been revamped with<br />
new labels and additions <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />
range including a Montepulciano<br />
d’Abbruzzo. New Zealand’s, Giesen<br />
will show new additions such as an<br />
organic Marlborough Sauvignon<br />
Blanc and Chimney Creek, a new<br />
label aimed at <strong>the</strong> Independent and<br />
On Trade sec<strong>to</strong>rs. The LIWF will be<br />
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<strong>the</strong> official launch of <strong>the</strong> sparkling version of<br />
Tahbilk Marsanne, <strong>the</strong> flagship <strong>wine</strong> of <strong>the</strong><br />
<strong>wine</strong>ry and Hayley Purbrick will be on <strong>the</strong><br />
stand. Robert Oatley Vineyards is brand new<br />
<strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> British market and will be officially<br />
launched at <strong>the</strong> <strong>fair</strong>. The range will be divided<br />
in<strong>to</strong> four tiers targeting emerging sec<strong>to</strong>rs<br />
such as Independents and e-commerce,<br />
as well as <strong>the</strong> traditional premium grocer<br />
and on trade markets. The <strong>wine</strong>s have<br />
been selected from quality varietals grown<br />
in premium areas such as Margaret River,<br />
McLaren Vale and <strong>the</strong> Morning<strong>to</strong>n Peninsula.<br />
Winemaker Larry Cherubino and founder<br />
Chris Hancock will be on <strong>the</strong> stand.<br />
Domaine Boyar will launch Orchard<br />
Tree a brand aimed at supermarkets.<br />
Winemaking duo Dimitar Panov and<br />
Kapka Georgieva be on <strong>the</strong> stand.<br />
Ehrmann’s Fairtrade portfolio will<br />
be on <strong>the</strong> stand, including: Stellar<br />
Winery from <strong>the</strong> Western Cape;<br />
Argentina’s La Casa Rey will be at<br />
<strong>the</strong> Fair for <strong>the</strong> first time; Chile’s Via<br />
Wines and Errazuriz Ovalle – made<br />
by VEO <strong>wine</strong>s, <strong>the</strong> umbrella brand is<br />
a recent addition <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> Ehrmanns’ portfolio.<br />
Côteaux les Cedres du Liban from<br />
Lebanon’s Bekka Valley is <strong>the</strong> latest<br />
addition <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> Fairtrade portfolio.<br />
The cooperative Côteaux de<br />
l’Heliopolis was created in 2000,<br />
after <strong>the</strong> government grubbed out<br />
illegal cannabis plantations but<br />
failed <strong>to</strong> provide local people with<br />
an alternative livelihood. Evengelos<br />
Tsantali, from Greece, will show a<br />
Gran Reserve made with old vines<br />
and aged for 24 months in oak<br />
barrels for <strong>the</strong> first time.<br />
Enotria (N40) returns with its biggest ever<br />
stand at this year’s <strong>wine</strong> <strong>fair</strong>. Alongside greats<br />
like Marques de Riscal and Champagne<br />
Jacquart will be a host of <strong>wine</strong>s targeted<br />
at independent merchants and on trade.<br />
Yealands Estate will be with Enotria for<br />
<strong>the</strong> first time. Yealands Estate is <strong>the</strong> first<br />
<strong>wine</strong> producer in <strong>the</strong> world <strong>to</strong> become an<br />
Approved Supplier <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> UK’s Sustainable<br />
Restaurant Association.<br />
Its Seaview Vineyard<br />
is based in <strong>the</strong><br />
Awatere Valley region<br />
of Marlborough<br />
and its range<br />
includes Sauvignon<br />
Blanc, Viognier,<br />
Pinot Gris, Riesling,<br />
Gewurztraminer,<br />
Grüner Veltliner and<br />
Pinot Noir, all of which<br />
will be presented by<br />
Chief Winemaker, Tamra Washing<strong>to</strong>n, who<br />
will be on stand. Also expect focus line ups<br />
showing Enotria’s strength in specific regions<br />
and styles in Italy <strong>to</strong>o.<br />
EWGA (F16) has just be appointed UK<br />
agent for <strong>the</strong> Spanish <strong>wine</strong> producer<br />
Bodegas Riojanas and will show a full<br />
range of <strong>wine</strong>s on <strong>the</strong> stand including<br />
<strong>the</strong> labels Puerta Vieja and Monte<br />
Real from Rioja and Quinta de Refugio<br />
from Toro. They are also planning<br />
a masterclass of some of <strong>the</strong> old<br />
vintages of Monte Real on <strong>the</strong> stand.<br />
The new and improved Head over<br />
Heels range from Ber<strong>to</strong>n Vineyards<br />
in South East Australia will be on <strong>the</strong><br />
stand for <strong>the</strong> first time which <strong>the</strong>y<br />
will now be distributing exclusively in<br />
<strong>the</strong> UK. The UK team from Pago Fruit<br />
Juices will be on <strong>the</strong> stand with <strong>the</strong>ir<br />
excellent range from Austria. O<strong>the</strong>r<br />
<strong>wine</strong>ries participating include Colli<br />
Vicentini in Italy, as well as Puzzle<br />
Ridge and Silkwood from Australia,<br />
Penny Lane from New Zealand and<br />
Altitudes, a new Chilean label which<br />
will be launched.<br />
Fells (P35) will show its range of some of<br />
<strong>the</strong> finest family owned <strong>wine</strong>ries in <strong>the</strong><br />
world at <strong>the</strong> Fair. The latest Single Quinta<br />
releases including <strong>wine</strong>s from Quinta do<br />
Vesuvio 2010 and Dow’s Quinta Senhora da<br />
Ribeira along with <strong>the</strong> newly released 2007<br />
Graham’s LBV will be shown. E. Guigal will<br />
show <strong>the</strong> 2008 vintage of <strong>the</strong>ir ‘La la” <strong>wine</strong>s:<br />
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La Mouline, La Landonne and La<br />
Turque. Hugel et Fils will show a<br />
selection of <strong>wine</strong>s including Hugel<br />
Riesling Jubilee 2005. New ranges<br />
will be launched from Bouchard<br />
Pere & Fils, William Fevre and Villa<br />
Ponciago. Tyrrell’s Wines will show<br />
a new range of Tyrrell’s Hunter<br />
Heroes – Brookdale Semillon,<br />
Moon Mountain Chardonnay and<br />
Brokenback Shiraz. Wente Family<br />
Estates will continue its celebration of 100<br />
years since <strong>the</strong> introduction of Chardonnay<br />
by <strong>the</strong> Wente family <strong>to</strong> California by pouring<br />
<strong>the</strong> Wente Morning Fog Chardonnay 2010.<br />
JFWs will be showcasing new <strong>wine</strong>s<br />
from <strong>the</strong> La Crema <strong>wine</strong>ry and a<br />
new vintage of Kendall-Jackson<br />
Vintners Reserve Chardonnay 2010.<br />
Also on show will be a new <strong>wine</strong><br />
made by Pierre Seillan (Vigneron<br />
for <strong>the</strong> Verite Estate) from St<br />
Emilion-based Château Lassegue<br />
called Les Cadrans des Lassegue.<br />
The 2008 vintages of <strong>the</strong> Trapiche<br />
Malbec Single Vineyards will also be<br />
available for visi<strong>to</strong>rs <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> stand <strong>to</strong><br />
taste.<br />
Gonzalez Byass (M50) is showing<br />
an increased number of products<br />
this year having recently picked up<br />
<strong>the</strong> agency for Wirra Wirra from<br />
McLaren Vale. The great Spanish<br />
<strong>wine</strong>s from Rioja, Cava and Sherry<br />
will be complimented by <strong>wine</strong>s<br />
from Somontano, Ribera Del Duero,<br />
Rías Baixas and a range of stunning<br />
<strong>wine</strong>s from <strong>the</strong> <strong>wine</strong>ry near Toledo.<br />
Old favourites from Quinta do Noval<br />
and Jackson Estate will be in evidence, as well<br />
as a couple of surprises on Tuesday morning<br />
and Wednesday afternoon.<br />
Hallgarten Druitt and Novum Wines (J15)<br />
will be kicking off <strong>the</strong> nationwide festivities<br />
for <strong>the</strong> Queen’s Diamond Jubilee early at<br />
this year’s LIWF with a celebra<strong>to</strong>ry <strong>the</strong>me<br />
on stand. Joined by a host of world-class<br />
producers from <strong>the</strong> Commonwealth including<br />
New Zealand (Saint Clair),<br />
Australia (Ber<strong>to</strong>n Vineyards,<br />
Larry Cherubino), South<br />
Africa (Groot Constantia,<br />
De Morgenzon, Hamil<strong>to</strong>n<br />
Russell), Cyprus (Kyperoundas<br />
Estate) and India (Sula,<br />
Fratelli) it promises <strong>to</strong> be one<br />
of <strong>the</strong> greatest collections<br />
of <strong>wine</strong>s at <strong>the</strong> show. Wines<br />
will be grouped as ‘Everyday<br />
Wines’, ‘Celebra<strong>to</strong>ry Wines’ and ‘Wines Fit<br />
for a Queen’. Novum will also be showing its<br />
extensive range of Greek <strong>wine</strong>s, <strong>to</strong> mark <strong>the</strong><br />
<strong>2012</strong> Olympics.<br />
Hatch Mansfield (P45) will be showing its<br />
broad portfolio of premium estates at<br />
<strong>the</strong> LIWF. The CVNE Rioja <strong>wine</strong> estates<br />
will show <strong>the</strong> new Contino Blanco<br />
2010; this is <strong>the</strong> first white <strong>wine</strong> from<br />
Contino, Rioja’s first single vineyard<br />
<strong>wine</strong>ry. The grapes were hand-picked<br />
from white Grenache, Malvasia and<br />
Viura grapes grown on <strong>the</strong> Contino<br />
Estate, with an average vine<br />
age of between 30 and 40<br />
years (RRP £22.99). Alongside<br />
<strong>the</strong> latest vintages of his Origine<br />
and La Collection <strong>wine</strong>s, Jean-Luc<br />
Colombo will show his range of<br />
‘Vins Méditerranée’ including <strong>the</strong><br />
new 2011 Les Pins Couchés Rosé<br />
which is also available in magnums.<br />
Laure Colombo will present four<br />
<strong>wine</strong>s from Colombo & Fille. Made<br />
in limited quantities by Laure<br />
herself, this boutique label has a<br />
feminine elegance and a very<br />
personal <strong>to</strong>uch. Errazuriz will<br />
be showing two brand new<br />
<strong>wine</strong>s; Errazuriz Max Reserva<br />
Carmenère 2009, which has<br />
been produced from grapes<br />
hand-picked from <strong>the</strong> Max<br />
II, Max V, and Ocoa blocks<br />
of <strong>the</strong> Errazuriz vineyards<br />
in <strong>the</strong> Valle de Aconcagua<br />
(RRP £12.99) and Errazuriz<br />
Aconcagua Costa Syrah<br />
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2010 is from a pioneering new coastal<br />
property (RRP £19.99). Grant Burge<br />
will show two <strong>wine</strong>s new <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> UK<br />
including <strong>the</strong> long-awaited release of<br />
his Corry<strong>to</strong>n Park Cabernet Sauvignon<br />
2009, RRP £23.99. From <strong>the</strong> Wines of<br />
Distinction range, Corry<strong>to</strong>n Park is on<br />
one of <strong>the</strong> highest and coolest sites in<br />
<strong>the</strong> region, providing perfect conditions<br />
for creating first class Cabernet<br />
Sauvignon. A second new <strong>wine</strong>, <strong>the</strong> gb15 Pinot<br />
Grigio 2011 will also be on show. Lourensford<br />
will <strong>preview</strong> <strong>the</strong> very recently bottled <strong>2012</strong><br />
vintage of its River Garden Sauvignon Blanc<br />
and River Garden Rosé. The new release of<br />
Taittinger Brut Vintage 2005 will be<br />
on show alongside <strong>the</strong> <strong>2012</strong> range<br />
of Taittinger gift packs. Vidal will be<br />
unveiling its fresh, contemporary new<br />
labels. The familiar Vidal flame is<br />
featured on a new, eye-catching 3/4<br />
wrap-around label emphasising <strong>the</strong><br />
Vidal s<strong>to</strong>ry and including a<br />
QR code. Alongside <strong>the</strong> new<br />
labels Vidal has added two<br />
new tiers <strong>to</strong> its range – <strong>the</strong><br />
‘Reserve Series’, and <strong>the</strong><br />
‘Legacy Series’. <strong>2012</strong> sees Villa Maria<br />
celebrating its 50th Vintage and<br />
<strong>the</strong>y will be showing <strong>the</strong> new Villa<br />
Maria Private Bin Lightly Sparkling<br />
Sauvignon Blanc 2011 (RRP £9.99,<br />
sealed with screwcap). Joseph<br />
Mellot will show two new <strong>wine</strong>s –<br />
Destinéa Pinot Noir , a Vin de Pay Val de Loire<br />
and Sancerre ‘Le Connétable Cuvée Prestige ,<br />
a 100% Pinot Noir from 25-30 year old vines.<br />
Julian Baker Fines Wines (G65) has<br />
specialised in supplying French domaine<br />
<strong>wine</strong>s <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> UK on an ex-cellars basis since<br />
1980. Its first two<br />
producers – Domaine<br />
Jean-Marc Brocard<br />
from Chablis and<br />
Champagne H. Blin,<br />
a Marne Valley cooperative<br />
– will be at<br />
<strong>the</strong> LIWF again this<br />
year. Julien Brocard’s<br />
Biodynamic Chablis Domaine de La<br />
Boissonneuse 2010 and Champagne H.<br />
Blin’s Limited Edition Champagne Blin’s<br />
will be highlights. Alongside <strong>the</strong>se will<br />
be Blin’s vintage 2002 Extra Brut, Blin’s<br />
Blanc de Blancs and Blin’s NV Rosé.<br />
Domaine Jean-Marc Brocard is one of<br />
France’s largest producers of Chablis,<br />
with over 200 hectares in Chablis and<br />
<strong>the</strong> surrounding appellations.<br />
Kingsland Wines & Spirits (L60),<br />
and its recently launched new division,<br />
Legacy Wines, are attending this year’s Fair<br />
armed with new brands. Legacy Wines,<br />
which focuses on <strong>the</strong> on-trade, impulse and<br />
European export sec<strong>to</strong>rs will show two of<br />
its new brands, The Ga<strong>the</strong>ring and Shorn.<br />
At this year’s exhibition, Legacy will also be<br />
showcasing its new Californian and Australian<br />
brands.<br />
Liberty Wines (P40) will be showing<br />
over 200 <strong>wine</strong>s this year, including<br />
a number of new additions <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />
portfolio. These include Zorah, an<br />
Armenian <strong>wine</strong>ry located in <strong>the</strong><br />
Yeghegnadzor Valley in <strong>the</strong> south<br />
east of <strong>the</strong> country. Archeologists are<br />
confident that it is <strong>the</strong> oldest <strong>wine</strong>ry<br />
in <strong>the</strong> world, dating back 6,100 years.<br />
The focus here is <strong>the</strong> Areni variety.<br />
Ano<strong>the</strong>r new addition is Villa Bucci, a 21<br />
hectare organic estate of old vine Verdicchio<br />
in Castelli di Jesi. The Riserva is one of Italy’s<br />
great white <strong>wine</strong>s. 16 S<strong>to</strong>ps is a<br />
range of entry point <strong>wine</strong>s from<br />
<strong>the</strong> premium regions of McLaren<br />
Vale and Adelaide Hills. These entry<br />
point <strong>wine</strong>s are exclusively<br />
made for Liberty. Monrouby<br />
is a small village in <strong>the</strong><br />
Languedoc, close <strong>to</strong> Pomerols,<br />
where Graeme Paul makes<br />
<strong>the</strong> Baron de Badassiere and<br />
Vignes de L’Eglise <strong>wine</strong>s for<br />
Liberty, including a Grenache<br />
Blanc, a Chardonnay<br />
and a Grenache/Carignan blend.<br />
L’Expressio del Priorat is a new label<br />
from Mas La Mola with <strong>the</strong> structure<br />
24 <strong>the</strong> Grapevine
of classic Priorat while being ready<br />
<strong>to</strong> drink young. It is a blend of<br />
35% Garnatxa, 35% Carinyena,<br />
10% Syrah, 10% Cabernet and 10%<br />
Merlot. Castillo de Tomas will show<br />
two accessible <strong>wine</strong>s – a Verdejo<br />
and Tempranillo – made by Rafael<br />
Canizares at <strong>the</strong> Campo Reales<br />
co-operative in Castilla La Mancha.<br />
Napa valley’s Pine Ridge portfolio<br />
will also be shown, including <strong>the</strong><br />
stunning Cabernet Sauvignon. ForeFront is an<br />
experimental label from <strong>wine</strong>maker Fintan du<br />
Fresne who sources <strong>the</strong> bet fruit from across<br />
California’s Central Coast appellations.<br />
Louis La<strong>to</strong>ur Agencies (P20) will be<br />
hosting Maison Louis La<strong>to</strong>ur, Craggy<br />
Range and Wakefield amongst o<strong>the</strong>r<br />
<strong>wine</strong>ries. Small tailored<br />
tastings will be run on each<br />
day and additionally a <strong>wine</strong><br />
dispenser and preservation<br />
system, By The Glass will be<br />
on <strong>the</strong> stand demonstrating<br />
<strong>the</strong> system and showing a<br />
range of ‘12 Cracking Wines<br />
by <strong>the</strong> Glass’, a strong selection<br />
of high quality <strong>wine</strong>s available at<br />
affordable prices.<br />
Maison Sichel (G55) is showing nine<br />
brand-new Bordeaux <strong>wine</strong>s this year, <strong>the</strong><br />
result of new partnerships established over<br />
<strong>the</strong> past 12 months. The newly reappraised<br />
2009 vintage makes a strong showing, as<br />
well as whites from 2011, covering<br />
Bordeaux AOCs from Saint-Emilion,<br />
<strong>the</strong> Médoc, Côtes de Bourg and<br />
Bordeaux. Stars on <strong>the</strong> Sichel stand<br />
for <strong>2012</strong> include: Château Trillol,<br />
<strong>the</strong> Sichel family’s own property in<br />
<strong>the</strong> Languedoc’s Haut Corbières;<br />
Domaine de Pellehaut, one of<br />
<strong>the</strong> largest family-owned quality<br />
producers in <strong>the</strong> Côtes de Gascogne;<br />
and <strong>to</strong>p Israeli <strong>wine</strong>ry, Clos de Gat,<br />
which will be presented by owner<br />
and <strong>wine</strong>maker, Eyal Rotem.<br />
Oakley Wine Agencies (G4) will be<br />
at <strong>the</strong> LIWF for <strong>the</strong> second year<br />
running. Specialising in Portuguese,<br />
Spanish and Brazilian <strong>wine</strong>s, <strong>the</strong>y<br />
supply <strong>to</strong> multiple grocers as well<br />
as independents. Producers from<br />
Portugal’s key regions will be on<br />
stand, including: Quinta Nova de<br />
Nossa Senhora do Carmo which will<br />
launch its new Port brand ‘Clã’; Sabe<br />
from Beira Interior is launching its<br />
new brand TNT, a blend of Touriga<br />
Nacional and Trincadeira; Quinta<br />
de Sant’Ana of Lisbon, will launch its<br />
new entry level red <strong>wine</strong> Sant’Ana;<br />
Joao Portugal Ramos is launching<br />
a new brand Borba, which is a sub<br />
brand of <strong>the</strong> successful Marques de<br />
Borba range, and is aimed at entry<br />
level consumers; Duorum Vinhos SA<br />
will also be on <strong>the</strong> stand. It has just<br />
been elected Winery of <strong>the</strong> Year by<br />
<strong>the</strong> Portuguese magazine Revista de<br />
Vinhos. A young <strong>wine</strong>ry with only a<br />
few years of production under its belt,<br />
it makes some outstanding <strong>wine</strong>s.<br />
Brazilian <strong>wine</strong> is a new focus area for<br />
OAW and it will be showing <strong>the</strong> Rio Sol<br />
<strong>wine</strong>s on stand. Spanish Steps – an<br />
educational brand created by owner<br />
Nick Oakley – will also be on stand. It<br />
is designed <strong>to</strong> take consumers on a<br />
vinous journey around Spain’s lesser<br />
known DO’s, including Bierzo, Rueda,<br />
Toro, Ribera del Duero and Arribes.<br />
Treasury Wine Estates (L42) will be unveiling<br />
hidden gems from its portfolio at this year’s<br />
Fair. Visi<strong>to</strong>rs <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> show will be amongst<br />
<strong>the</strong> first in <strong>the</strong> UK <strong>to</strong> discover exciting new<br />
launches from Treasury’s leading new world<br />
brands Penfolds, Beringer, Wolf Blass and<br />
Rosemount. This year, <strong>the</strong> Winemaker’s<br />
Winemaker of <strong>the</strong> year, Peter Gago, will be<br />
attending <strong>the</strong> <strong>fair</strong> for <strong>the</strong> launch of <strong>the</strong> <strong>2012</strong><br />
Penfolds Luxury & Icon <strong>wine</strong>s. The range<br />
includes <strong>the</strong> inaugural release of <strong>the</strong> 2008<br />
vintage of Bin 169 Coonawarra Cabernet<br />
Sauvignon. To mark this special occasion<br />
Peter Gago will be holding an exclusive<br />
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Luxury & Icon master-class in <strong>the</strong><br />
<strong>the</strong>atre on Wednesday 25th May at<br />
10.30. Beringer, <strong>the</strong> leading premium<br />
<strong>wine</strong> from Napa, will be re-launching<br />
at London Wine Fair with a new<br />
range and packaging across <strong>the</strong><br />
Beringer portfolio. Rosemount Estate,<br />
<strong>the</strong> pioneering Australian <strong>wine</strong>, will<br />
be unveiling a new look at <strong>the</strong> <strong>fair</strong>.<br />
New packaging will appear across<br />
<strong>the</strong> range along with <strong>the</strong> launch<br />
of Rosemount Blends. The ‘Blends’<br />
range will feature blended varieties<br />
from multiple regions, woven<br />
<strong>to</strong>ge<strong>the</strong>r <strong>to</strong> make an approachable,<br />
flavoursome drink now style of <strong>wine</strong>.<br />
Also on stand will be <strong>the</strong> new look<br />
Rosemount Diamond Label, <strong>the</strong>se<br />
<strong>wine</strong>s are single varieties from<br />
multiple regions and represent <strong>the</strong><br />
heart of <strong>the</strong> Rosemount Estate. Wolf<br />
Blass will be unveiling a new, low<br />
alcohol, Wolf Blass Mosca<strong>to</strong>. The <strong>wine</strong> is set <strong>to</strong><br />
capitalise on <strong>the</strong> growing trend of Mosca<strong>to</strong> in<br />
<strong>the</strong> UK. The Wolf Blass range will also benefit<br />
from new packaging across <strong>the</strong> portfolio<br />
which will be revealed at this year’s <strong>fair</strong>.<br />
World Wine Agencies (F10) will<br />
launch a special LIWF promotion<br />
this year. The stand design will<br />
feature a QR Code that takes visi<strong>to</strong>rs<br />
<strong>to</strong> a temporary page on <strong>the</strong> World<br />
Wine Agencies website. That page<br />
will give a unique code <strong>to</strong> be quoted<br />
by any cus<strong>to</strong>mer that places an<br />
order at <strong>the</strong> stand. Every order that<br />
is placed using this unique code<br />
will au<strong>to</strong>matically enter a free prize<br />
draw <strong>to</strong> win a number of prizes including:<br />
a week in a luxury cottage in France; VIP<br />
Hospitality tickets <strong>to</strong> Polo in <strong>the</strong> Park;<br />
and <strong>the</strong> entire order free of charge.<br />
In addition <strong>to</strong> this promotion, World<br />
Wine Agencies will also have four<br />
<strong>wine</strong>makers present from Reichsrat<br />
Von Buhl, Powers Winery, La<br />
Chamiza and Familia Cielo. World<br />
Wine Agencies will also unveil <strong>the</strong><br />
new, upgraded packaging for Cielo<br />
<strong>wine</strong>s and launch <strong>the</strong>ir newest<br />
Agency from USA, Don Sebastiani<br />
& Sons.<br />
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Time: 16:15<br />
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UK <strong>wine</strong> market<br />
survey author<br />
European general manager<br />
at Accolade Wines<br />
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Winemakers<br />
showcase<br />
Larry Cherubino is Direc<strong>to</strong>r<br />
of Production at Robert<br />
Oatley Vineyards. Based<br />
in Pember<strong>to</strong>n, Larry has<br />
worked with <strong>the</strong> Oatley<br />
family <strong>wine</strong>making team<br />
since 2007. He is one of<br />
Australia’s most acclaimed<br />
<strong>wine</strong>makers, with extensive experience in<br />
large and small <strong>wine</strong>ries in Australia and<br />
major overseas <strong>wine</strong> producing regions, and<br />
around 300 <strong>wine</strong> show medals attached<br />
<strong>to</strong> his extensive CV. He is renowned for his<br />
passionate commitment <strong>to</strong> maximising<br />
<strong>wine</strong> quality in both vineyard and <strong>wine</strong>ry<br />
and for having a highly developed<br />
understanding of modern <strong>wine</strong> styles. A<br />
graduate of Roseworthy College, Larry<br />
had a distinguished career with BRL Hardy<br />
at Tintara in South Australia and <strong>the</strong>n at<br />
Hough<strong>to</strong>n in Western Australia.<br />
● Ehrmanns (N42)<br />
Laurent Chevalier<br />
was born in<br />
1973 in Paris. His<br />
family comes<br />
from <strong>the</strong> Bresse<br />
region, not <strong>to</strong>o<br />
far from Beaujolais, where his grandfa<strong>the</strong>r<br />
was a négociant. While studying in Paris,<br />
Laurent discovered his passion for viticulture<br />
and enology. His new found passion led him<br />
<strong>to</strong> pursue studies in Montpellier where he<br />
acquired a degree in Agricultural Engineering<br />
and The Diploma in Enology from <strong>the</strong> School<br />
of Agronomy. Laurent began his career<br />
as Technical Direc<strong>to</strong>r of <strong>the</strong> Cellar with a<br />
significant vineyard in <strong>the</strong> South West of<br />
France where he specialized in white <strong>wine</strong>s.<br />
In 2009, Laurent Chevalier was appointed<br />
Direc<strong>to</strong>r of <strong>the</strong> Maison Henry Fessy.<br />
● Louis La<strong>to</strong>ur Agencies (P20)<br />
Winemaker and figurehead<br />
for Colombo & Fille, Laure<br />
Colombo has a fine<br />
pedigree in <strong>wine</strong>. Daughter<br />
of <strong>to</strong>p Rhône <strong>wine</strong>maker,<br />
Jean-Luc Colombo, Laure<br />
has been surrounded by<br />
<strong>wine</strong> all her life. Following<br />
some time out travelling <strong>the</strong> world after<br />
studying for a Masters in Management, Laure<br />
returned <strong>to</strong> her roots and has subsequently<br />
passed her Bachelor degree in Viticulture<br />
and Master in Oenology. Laure is perfectly<br />
placed <strong>to</strong> add her personal <strong>to</strong>uch <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />
elegant <strong>wine</strong>s of Colombo & Fille, with a<br />
feminine edge. Jean-Luc Colombo is a man<br />
of passions.<br />
When he is not<br />
in his vineyards<br />
or cellar, he is on<br />
<strong>the</strong> Blue Coast,<br />
fishing or hunting<br />
with his golden<br />
retrievers: Syrah, Cor<strong>to</strong>n & Fi<strong>to</strong>u. Independent<br />
and family owned, Jean-Luc Colombo, is a<br />
relatively young <strong>wine</strong>ry. In 1982 Jean-Luc<br />
moved <strong>to</strong> Cornas, with his wife Anne, <strong>to</strong> set<br />
up a pharmacy and oenology lab. Four years<br />
later <strong>the</strong>y bought <strong>the</strong>ir first vineyard – Les<br />
Ruchets. Today, as well as working as a<br />
negociant, <strong>the</strong>y have <strong>the</strong>ir own vineyards,<br />
<strong>wine</strong>ry and oenology labora<strong>to</strong>ry.<br />
● Hatch Mansfield (P45)<br />
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After graduating<br />
in oenology<br />
at Bordeaux<br />
University,<br />
Delphine<br />
Glangetas<br />
worked in a number of regions across France<br />
before travelling <strong>to</strong> Australia <strong>to</strong> work for<br />
Cape Mentelle and Yalumba. She returned <strong>to</strong><br />
France in 1996 <strong>to</strong> join James Herrick’s team in<br />
Narbonne. During those years she acquired<br />
a high sense of precision in <strong>wine</strong>making<br />
and trained her palate <strong>to</strong> modern <strong>wine</strong>s.<br />
After this, she spent five years with Domaine<br />
Sainte Rose, a boutique <strong>wine</strong>ry near Pézenas,<br />
managing <strong>the</strong> vineyard and designing high<br />
quality <strong>wine</strong>s mainly for <strong>the</strong> UK market. After<br />
a few years as a consultant, Delphine moved<br />
<strong>to</strong> Foncalieu and started ano<strong>the</strong>r adventure.<br />
● Les Vignobles Foncalieu (F30/2G)<br />
Faouzi Issa is one of<br />
Lebanon’s youngest<br />
<strong>wine</strong>makers. Born and<br />
raised in <strong>the</strong> Bekaa valley,<br />
his interest in <strong>wine</strong> began<br />
at <strong>the</strong> age of 16 when<br />
his family purchased<br />
Domaine des Tourelles,<br />
Lebanon’s oldest <strong>wine</strong>ry.<br />
He studied <strong>wine</strong>making at Montpellier and<br />
during his Masters he worked in Côte-Rôtie<br />
at Domaine René Rostaing before joining <strong>the</strong><br />
legendary Château Margaux, after which<br />
he returned home <strong>to</strong> Lebanon in 2009 <strong>to</strong><br />
take over <strong>the</strong> <strong>wine</strong>making at Domaine des<br />
Tourelles. In <strong>the</strong> three years since he has been<br />
working full time at Domaine des Tourelles,<br />
his <strong>wine</strong>s have begun <strong>to</strong> enjoy great success<br />
on <strong>the</strong> <strong>international</strong> market and at <strong>wine</strong><br />
competitions around <strong>the</strong> world.<br />
● Wines of Lebanon (N11)<br />
António Maçanita is one of<br />
<strong>the</strong> leading <strong>wine</strong>makers<br />
of his generation, who has<br />
been surprising <strong>the</strong> <strong>wine</strong><br />
world with his modern<br />
and refined <strong>wine</strong> styles.<br />
He is <strong>the</strong> <strong>wine</strong>maker at 13<br />
<strong>wine</strong>ries in Portugal, from <strong>the</strong> Douro Valley <strong>to</strong><br />
<strong>the</strong> Algarve, Including <strong>wine</strong>ries such Quinta<br />
de Sant’Ana and Fitapreta (his own project).<br />
Leader of innovation and research, he was<br />
responsible for implementing NDVI maps<br />
(satellite images of vegetative growth) in<br />
Portugal’s vineyards. He is also responsible<br />
for creating a revolutionary method <strong>to</strong> reduce<br />
volatile acidity in <strong>wine</strong>s and recently has been<br />
involved in recovering a near extinct grape<br />
variety “Terrantez do Pico” in <strong>the</strong> Azores<br />
Islands. His first Trophy was awarded at <strong>the</strong><br />
age of 24, and his Quinta de Sant’Ana Riesling<br />
was selected as one of <strong>the</strong> 50 greatest<br />
Portuguese <strong>wine</strong>s.<br />
● Oakley Wine Agencies (G4)<br />
Csaba Malatinszky<br />
was Hungary’s leading<br />
sommelier before turning<br />
<strong>to</strong> <strong>wine</strong>making in 1997.<br />
He is obsessive about<br />
tending his vines and says<br />
his 30 hectares, farmed<br />
organically in Villány<br />
and Siklos since 2009, are as much as he’d<br />
ever want <strong>to</strong> own as that’ll he can manage<br />
himself without delegating. Malatinszky is<br />
an experimental <strong>wine</strong>maker, who does not<br />
follow <strong>the</strong> traditions but considers <strong>the</strong>m in<br />
his decision making. He is a conscious fan of<br />
<strong>the</strong> Villány – Siklós terroir and his viticultural<br />
philosophy is based upon <strong>the</strong> complexity of<br />
<strong>the</strong> local environment. His focus is Cabernet<br />
France, but he makes excellent whites,<br />
including Chardonnay, as well.<br />
● Malatinszky, Wines of Hungary (I20/J25)<br />
Dimiter Panov &<br />
Kapka Georgieva<br />
are part of <strong>the</strong><br />
Domaine Boyar<br />
<strong>wine</strong>making team<br />
and are among<br />
<strong>the</strong> most prominent professionals in <strong>the</strong>ir<br />
field, proving <strong>the</strong>ir knowledge and mastery<br />
both in Bulgaria and around <strong>the</strong> world. Each<br />
<strong>wine</strong> and spirit <strong>the</strong>y create is a reflection of<br />
<strong>the</strong>ir unique style and creative approach.<br />
Dimiter supervises <strong>wine</strong> production in <strong>the</strong><br />
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iggest of Domaine Boyar’s three <strong>wine</strong>ries:<br />
<strong>the</strong> Sinite Skali Winery I Sliven, which was a<br />
project completed by A&G Engineering, <strong>the</strong><br />
Australian company that is a world leader in<br />
designing modern <strong>wine</strong>ries. Kapka is Senior<br />
Oenologist for <strong>the</strong> brand and create <strong>the</strong><br />
higher end, limited release <strong>wine</strong>s.<br />
● Ehrmanns (N42)<br />
Greg Powers<br />
is Direc<strong>to</strong>r of<br />
Winemaking at<br />
Badger Mountain<br />
Vineyard and has<br />
been involved<br />
with <strong>the</strong> operation<br />
with his fa<strong>the</strong>r, Bill Powers, since <strong>the</strong> planting<br />
of <strong>the</strong> vineyard in 1982. As Vineyard Manager<br />
from 1982 <strong>to</strong> 1990, Greg was responsible for<br />
development of <strong>the</strong> estate vineyard. In 1990,<br />
Greg’s role expanded, moving in<strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>wine</strong>ry<br />
<strong>to</strong> oversee <strong>the</strong> expansion from 100,000 gallon<br />
capacity <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> present 550,000 gallons. Under<br />
Greg’s leadership, Badger Mountain and Powers<br />
<strong>wine</strong>s have received accolades around <strong>the</strong><br />
world. Greg continues <strong>to</strong> focus on finding <strong>the</strong><br />
right growers and vineyard sites <strong>to</strong> showcase<br />
<strong>the</strong> best of Washing<strong>to</strong>n State. He lives in<br />
Kennewick with his wife and three children.<br />
● World Wine Agencies (F10)<br />
Eyal Rotem of Clos<br />
de Gat, learned<br />
<strong>wine</strong>making<br />
at Giaconda,<br />
Australia. In 1998<br />
he planted vines<br />
on land surrounding his house in <strong>the</strong> foothills<br />
of Israel’s Judean Mountains. Blessed with<br />
unique terroir, he used minimal-interference,<br />
coupled with traditional viticultural and<br />
<strong>wine</strong>making methods and allowed nature<br />
<strong>to</strong> do <strong>the</strong> rest. The resulting <strong>wine</strong>s are of a<br />
consistently superb quality, like his iconic<br />
2006 Sycra Syrah Muscat, which achieved 96<br />
“Parker points”. Showing <strong>the</strong> excellent 2009<br />
vintage amongst o<strong>the</strong>rs, Eyal will be giving<br />
an insight in<strong>to</strong> his <strong>wine</strong>s and <strong>wine</strong>-making<br />
philosophy.<br />
● Maison Sichel (G55)<br />
Oldenburg was founded<br />
in 2003 by Adrian<br />
Vanderspuy and after<br />
extensive research in<strong>to</strong><br />
its <strong>wine</strong>making potential<br />
he employed renowned<br />
viticulturist and <strong>wine</strong>maker<br />
Simon Thompson <strong>to</strong><br />
oversee his project <strong>to</strong> completely re-plant<br />
<strong>the</strong> vineyard and <strong>to</strong> make <strong>the</strong> <strong>wine</strong>s. Simon<br />
previously worked nearby at Tokara. He<br />
shares <strong>the</strong> belief with Adrian that with <strong>the</strong><br />
unique terroir of Oldenburg, he has <strong>the</strong><br />
potential <strong>to</strong> produce <strong>wine</strong>s of outstanding<br />
quality and his aim is <strong>to</strong> establish Oldenburg<br />
Vineyards as one of <strong>the</strong> best boutique<br />
<strong>wine</strong>ries in South Africa. The first commercial<br />
vintage from Oldenburg was 2008 and <strong>the</strong><br />
<strong>wine</strong>s were released in 2010, meeting with<br />
unprecedented <strong>international</strong> acclaim. Simon<br />
is a strict practitioner of “bio-viticulture”.<br />
● Connoisseur Estates (F6)<br />
Chris Tyrrell is a fifth<br />
generation of <strong>the</strong> Tyrrell<br />
<strong>wine</strong>making family<br />
dynasty. Growing up on <strong>the</strong><br />
vineyard, Chris has been<br />
involved with <strong>wine</strong> for as<br />
long as he can remember<br />
and began <strong>wine</strong>making<br />
at <strong>the</strong> age of 17 under <strong>the</strong> guidance of his<br />
grandfa<strong>the</strong>r, Australian <strong>wine</strong>making icon<br />
Murray Tyrrell. Chris’ first vintage was in<br />
2001 whilst he was studying Wine Science at<br />
Charles Sturt University. Chris <strong>the</strong>n travelled<br />
extensively overseas where he worked in<br />
some of <strong>the</strong> world’s greatest <strong>wine</strong> regions<br />
including Burgundy, The Rhône, Bordeaux and<br />
Spain. Now 29, Chris is a direc<strong>to</strong>r of Tyrrell’s<br />
Wines and <strong>the</strong> Assistant Winemaker.<br />
● Fells (P35)<br />
Tamra<br />
Washing<strong>to</strong>n is<br />
Chief Winemaker<br />
at Yealands<br />
Estate, New<br />
Zealand’s leading<br />
sustainable<br />
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producer and developer of <strong>the</strong> most<br />
significant plantings in Marlborough’s<br />
premium sub-region – <strong>the</strong> Awatere Valley.<br />
Tamra produces <strong>the</strong> Yealands Estate range<br />
from grapes grown on <strong>the</strong> Seaview Vineyard<br />
where <strong>the</strong> micro-climates of <strong>the</strong> terraces,<br />
rolling con<strong>to</strong>urs, gullies and ridges produce<br />
grapes with an exciting range of phenolic<br />
profiles, flavours and structures. Before joining<br />
<strong>to</strong> set up Yealands Estate in 2007, Tamra<br />
was a respected <strong>wine</strong>maker in Sicily, Vene<strong>to</strong>,<br />
Abruzzo, Napa Valley, Margaret River, Hunter<br />
Valley, Tunisia and Marlborough.<br />
● Enotria (N40)<br />
Steve Webber is married<br />
<strong>to</strong> Leanne De Bor<strong>to</strong>li and<br />
<strong>to</strong>ge<strong>the</strong>r <strong>the</strong>y manage <strong>the</strong><br />
De Bor<strong>to</strong>li family vineyards<br />
in <strong>the</strong> Yarra Valley.<br />
Passionate about enjoying<br />
delicious food and <strong>wine</strong><br />
<strong>the</strong>y are infamous for <strong>the</strong>ir<br />
down-<strong>to</strong>-earth hospitality. Webber has long<br />
been a champion of Australia’s Yarra Valley<br />
<strong>wine</strong> region and was awarded Winemaker<br />
of <strong>the</strong> Year by Gourmet Traveler Wine in<br />
2007. Webber’s philosophy is that great <strong>wine</strong><br />
begins in <strong>the</strong> vineyard. ‘It’s about site and<br />
season, making <strong>wine</strong>s with detail, texture and<br />
minerality, charm and interest. Character<br />
and personality in <strong>wine</strong> comes from <strong>the</strong><br />
imperfections of nature.’<br />
● De Bor<strong>to</strong>li (N33)<br />
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What’s hot & what’s new<br />
Non-<strong>wine</strong> exhibi<strong>to</strong>rs<br />
Birchgrove (F2) will show its range of <strong>wine</strong><br />
& drinks-related accessories for both <strong>the</strong> on<br />
and off trades, at this year’s Fair, including<br />
decanters, glassware and<br />
corkscrews as well as <strong>wine</strong> buckets<br />
& stands for <strong>wine</strong> service, specialist<br />
equipment for <strong>wine</strong> cellars and for<br />
tasting rooms. They will be holding<br />
on-stand demonstrations of Le<br />
Nez du Vin Wine education kits so<br />
that visi<strong>to</strong>rs can learn about and<br />
experience ‘<strong>the</strong> aromas of <strong>wine</strong>’<br />
for <strong>the</strong>mselves. They will also be<br />
launching a unique range of <strong>wine</strong> flights <strong>to</strong><br />
enable restaurants <strong>to</strong> showcase a sequence<br />
of <strong>wine</strong>s in vertical or horizontal tastings.<br />
A selection of over 130 unrepresented<br />
Decanter World Wine Award (DWWA)<br />
winning <strong>wine</strong>s will be available <strong>to</strong> taste on<br />
Decanter’s stand (K10). Decanter’s ‘DWWA<br />
Unsigned Talent’ tasting will open at 10am on<br />
Tuesday 22nd May as <strong>the</strong> results of <strong>the</strong> <strong>2012</strong><br />
Decanter World Wine Awards are announced.<br />
All <strong>wine</strong>s on display will be looking <strong>to</strong> enter<br />
<strong>the</strong> UK market with a Decanter World Wine<br />
Awards medal.<br />
Guala Closures (H20)<br />
specialises in unique and<br />
innovative <strong>wine</strong> closures,<br />
most notably: WAK, which<br />
enhances <strong>the</strong> aes<strong>the</strong>tic<br />
presentation of <strong>the</strong><br />
brand; Viiva, specifically<br />
developed for sparkling<br />
<strong>wine</strong>; and <strong>the</strong> latest Roll-On TE, dedicated<br />
<strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> fight against <strong>wine</strong> adulteration. These<br />
closures complete <strong>the</strong> range which started<br />
with <strong>the</strong> standard 30X60 Divinum, currently<br />
number one in terms of worldwide sales. All<br />
products will be shown on stand.<br />
Lanchester Group (I32) is one of <strong>the</strong> country’s<br />
leading <strong>wine</strong> merchants<br />
and bottling plants. The year<br />
<strong>2012</strong> will be a Green one for<br />
<strong>the</strong> company, winners of <strong>the</strong><br />
green Low Carbon Award<br />
<strong>2012</strong>. Over <strong>the</strong> last few years<br />
it has installed systems <strong>to</strong><br />
enable it <strong>to</strong> be a carbon minus<br />
company. It will be showing a<br />
number of products including<br />
its Blue Reef Chardonnay and<br />
Shiraz.<br />
Novembal (J65) is a Tetra Pak<br />
company that has been involved<br />
in <strong>the</strong> manufacturing of plastic<br />
injected closures for <strong>the</strong> <strong>wine</strong> market<br />
for more than 25 years. It will be<br />
introducing Novatwist plastic screw<br />
cap closures at <strong>the</strong> Fair, with a view<br />
<strong>to</strong> breaking through in<strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> screw<br />
cap market. Novatwist can be used<br />
on glass as well as PET bottles, as<br />
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<strong>the</strong>y offer possibilities for differentiation (no<br />
salient threads) and are consistently easy<br />
<strong>to</strong> open. Novatwist closures preserve fruit<br />
flavours and aromas, are fully recyclable and<br />
withstand high resistance <strong>to</strong> shocks during<br />
handling, transportation and s<strong>to</strong>rage.<br />
Primera Technology Europe (G11) will be<br />
demonstrating its label printers designed<br />
for in-house production of professionalquality<br />
product labels. The CX1000e is ideal<br />
for producing short <strong>to</strong> medium-run jobs in<br />
various sizes. With 2400 dpi print resolution<br />
and print speed of 5 meters per minute,<br />
CX1000e delivers professional full-colour print<br />
quality along with high-speed production. It<br />
also prints on<strong>to</strong> many different laser-qualified<br />
label materials including pressure-sensitive<br />
plain<br />
papers,<br />
white<br />
and clear<br />
polyesters<br />
and more.<br />
A wide<br />
range of approved matte, semi-gloss, highgloss<br />
and speciality food and beverage label<br />
materials are available. Primera has also<br />
qualified an all-new selection of eco-friendly<br />
substrates that are made of up <strong>to</strong> 100% postconsumer<br />
waste.<br />
Riedel & Spiegelau (P30) will host some special<br />
tastings throughout <strong>the</strong> Fair, including; exclusive<br />
comparative <strong>wine</strong> glass tasting with Maximilian<br />
Riedel in <strong>the</strong> On Trade Theatre; Austrian Wine<br />
tasting with Maximilian Riedel in <strong>the</strong> Austrian<br />
Pavilion; Spiegelau beer tastings each afternoon<br />
on <strong>the</strong> Riedel stand; daily Riedel <strong>wine</strong> glass<br />
masterclasses on <strong>the</strong> Riedel stand; daily Riedel<br />
decanting masterclasses on <strong>the</strong> Riedel stand;<br />
and <strong>wine</strong> by <strong>the</strong> glass tastings each day on<br />
<strong>the</strong> Riedel stand in conjunction with Enomatic.<br />
Riedel will also<br />
show a range of<br />
its glassware and<br />
decanters, including<br />
<strong>the</strong> recently<br />
launched Dragon<br />
Decanter.<br />
Smurfit Kappa (I34) Bag-in-Box offers an<br />
innovative, stand-alone flexible pouch. Pouch-<br />
UP® enables an extended shelf<br />
life after first opening, improved<br />
carbon footprint through ‘light<br />
weighting’ and high quality<br />
‘all-over’ print for optimum<br />
brand impact. Smurfit Kappa<br />
has developed a new, ready<strong>to</strong>-use<br />
Bag-in-Box® range with<br />
<strong>the</strong> tap on <strong>the</strong> outside of <strong>the</strong><br />
box, so consumers can see how<br />
convenient <strong>the</strong> packaging is. Not<br />
only is <strong>the</strong> new Bag-in-Box® more<br />
practical as <strong>the</strong> end user doesn’t<br />
have <strong>to</strong> remove <strong>the</strong> tap from <strong>the</strong><br />
box, but also more intuitive as <strong>the</strong><br />
consumer can see <strong>the</strong> tap when<br />
<strong>the</strong> product is on <strong>the</strong> shelf.<br />
VINO-LOK (H52) will be exhibiting at <strong>the</strong><br />
LIWF for <strong>the</strong> first time. The company provides<br />
bottlers with a closure that is technically<br />
reliable and 100% neutral – meeting foodgrade<br />
standards. It is also attractive <strong>to</strong><br />
consumers, and is stylish enough for premium<br />
<strong>wine</strong>s. The Vino-Lok “click” instead of “plop”<br />
adds an emotional <strong>to</strong>uch while<br />
offering <strong>the</strong> highest level of<br />
product safety, and <strong>the</strong> closure<br />
is completely recyclable. A<br />
bottle can be opened without<br />
any special <strong>to</strong>ols and it also<br />
allows repeated and easy<br />
closing.<br />
It has been nearly six months since The<br />
Western Union Company (H61) completed<br />
<strong>the</strong> acquisition of Travelex Global Business<br />
Payments, making <strong>the</strong> combined company<br />
<strong>the</strong> world’s leading non-bank provider of<br />
cross-border business. Business cus<strong>to</strong>mers<br />
are able <strong>to</strong><br />
send crossborder<br />
payments<br />
in over 140<br />
currencies<br />
from 18 countries, with more countries <strong>to</strong> be<br />
added in <strong>2012</strong>.<br />
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What’s hot & what’s new<br />
DISTIL exhibi<strong>to</strong>rs<br />
ABK6 Cognac (W12) is<br />
launching a Cognac <strong>to</strong><br />
be served over ice. Ice<br />
Cognac has been created<br />
<strong>to</strong> develop progressively,<br />
highlighting distinct<br />
aromas on contact with<br />
both ice and water.<br />
Presented in a chic and<br />
elegant bottling, featuring<br />
a golden frieze, <strong>the</strong><br />
packaging has a “Marie<br />
An<strong>to</strong>inette” style. Ice Cognac by ABK6 was<br />
launched in France in June 2011 and is now<br />
available in more than 10 countries.<br />
Alkon Holdings (W35) is one of <strong>the</strong> largest<br />
Russian manufacturers of low alcohol drinks,<br />
spirits, beer and non-alcoholic<br />
beverages. The company was<br />
incorporated in 1996 and <strong>to</strong>day is<br />
represented in more than 75 regions<br />
of Russia as well as in Ukraine and<br />
Kazakhstan. Alkon will show a range<br />
of products including: Ten Strike,<br />
a low alcohol energy drink based<br />
on natural <strong>wine</strong>. These include two<br />
flavours – one a classic energy<br />
drink (Ten Strike Dark) and <strong>the</strong><br />
o<strong>the</strong>r a tropical flavor (Ten Strike<br />
Sky). Ten Strike is available in<br />
500ml cans. Russian Heritage<br />
Vodka will also be shown on<br />
stand, as will Finnord Russian<br />
Vodka which has two varieties –<br />
Finnord Cranberry and Finnord<br />
Legendary.<br />
Angus Dundee Distillers (V30) will<br />
show <strong>the</strong> new Hamil<strong>to</strong>ns Regional Malt Scotch<br />
Whisky Range. The four regions featured are:<br />
Speyside, Highland, Islay and Lowland. Each<br />
region is presented in its own distinctive colour<br />
scheme with <strong>the</strong> bottles displayed for sale in<br />
attractive cylindrical car<strong>to</strong>ns. The Hamil<strong>to</strong>ns<br />
range is aimed at <strong>the</strong> discerning drinker who<br />
is looking for <strong>the</strong> opportunity <strong>to</strong> try excellent<br />
malt whiskies from <strong>the</strong> four main regions of<br />
Scotland. The packaging for each expression<br />
describes <strong>the</strong> characteristics of <strong>the</strong> highlighted<br />
region with geographical illustrations, a<br />
whisky map of Scotland and individual tasting<br />
notes. The new launches will be available in<br />
key European, Duty Free and selected world<br />
markets. Typically, <strong>the</strong> range will retail for<br />
between £18 and £22 per bottle, depending on<br />
region.<br />
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Blackcurrant Liqueur<br />
Blackberry Liqueur<br />
Blueberry Liqueur<br />
Brin Gin<br />
Pure Juniper<br />
London Gin<br />
Walnut Liqueur<br />
Berryshka (W2) is a family-run <strong>distil</strong>lery<br />
Mixed with alcohol and<br />
Mixed with alcohol and<br />
Mixed with Terrano <strong>wine</strong><br />
Brin Gin 100% grain free<br />
Triple <strong>distil</strong>led using only<br />
A unique alcohol using<br />
Green walnuts with<br />
pure fruit concentrates<br />
pure fruit concentrates<br />
from <strong>the</strong> Slovenian Carst<br />
with a base of juniper<br />
<strong>the</strong> finest graded juniper<br />
<strong>the</strong> finest botanicals,<br />
alcohol, sugars and our<br />
and our own natural spring and our own natural spring region with pure fruit<br />
heady with <strong>the</strong> depth of<br />
berries and natural spring natural spring water<br />
own natural spring water<br />
water from <strong>the</strong> ancient<br />
water from <strong>the</strong> ancient<br />
concentrates and our own juniper mixed with <strong>the</strong><br />
water from <strong>the</strong> ancient<br />
from <strong>the</strong> ancient forest<br />
from <strong>the</strong> ancient forest<br />
forest Kočevski Rog for<br />
forest Kočevski Rog for<br />
natural spring water from<br />
finest botanicals and <strong>the</strong><br />
forest of Kočevski Rog.<br />
of Kočevski Rog, crafted<br />
Kočevski Rog for a 100%<br />
a 100% natural product.<br />
a 100% natural product.<br />
<strong>the</strong> ancient forest Kočevski natural spring waters<br />
To produce a clear,<br />
with patience and care<br />
natural product. Serve<br />
Serve chilled or ideal for<br />
Serve chilled or ideal for<br />
Rog for a 100% natural<br />
from <strong>the</strong> ancient forest<br />
clean drink enjoy with<br />
for purity and taste.<br />
at room temperature.<br />
mixing all year round.<br />
mixing all year round.<br />
product. Serve chilled.<br />
of Kočevski Rog.<br />
a multitude of mixers<br />
Drink responsibly.<br />
Drink responsibly.<br />
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Drink responsibly.<br />
Drink responsibly. <strong>to</strong>plicah, Drink Responsibly<br />
all year around. a<br />
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Produced by:<br />
Produced by:<br />
Produced by:<br />
Produced by:<br />
Produced by:<br />
Produced by:<br />
Produced by:<br />
Topp d.o.o.<br />
Topp d.o.o.<br />
Topp d.o.o.<br />
Topp d.o.o.<br />
Topp d.o.o.<br />
Topp d.o.o.<br />
Topp d.o.o.<br />
Šentvid pri Stični 152<br />
Šentvid pri Stični 152<br />
Šentvid pri Stični 152<br />
Šentvid pri Stični 152<br />
Šentvid pri Stični 152<br />
Šentvid pri Stični 152<br />
Šentvid pri Stični 152<br />
1296 Šentvid pri Stični<br />
1296 Šentvid pri Stični<br />
1296 Šentvid pri Stični<br />
1296 Šentvid pri Stični<br />
1296 Šentvid pri Stični<br />
1296 Šentvid pri Stični<br />
1296 Šentvid pri Stični<br />
Slovenia<br />
Slovenia<br />
Slovenia<br />
Slovenia<br />
Slovenia<br />
Slovenia<br />
Slovenia<br />
small <strong>to</strong>wn on <strong>the</strong> outskirts of <strong>the</strong> Ko evje<br />
500 ml<br />
500 ml<br />
500 ml<br />
500 ml<br />
500 ml<br />
500 ml<br />
500 ml<br />
Alc. 20% vol.<br />
Alc. 20% vol.<br />
Alc. 20% vol.<br />
Alc. 40% vol.<br />
Alc. 42% vol.<br />
Alc. 40% vol.<br />
Alc. 20% vol.<br />
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forest in Slovenia. Products include a Juniper<br />
Brandy, London Gin, Blueberry Liqueur,<br />
Blackcurrant liqueur<br />
and Blackberry<br />
Liqueur, all made<br />
with water sourced<br />
from <strong>the</strong> Ko<br />
evskirog hills.<br />
Black<br />
Currant<br />
Feuille D’or (V21) is a family owned business<br />
based in Bnei Brak in Israel using know<br />
how of its partner company, Menrose, in<br />
Switzerland <strong>to</strong> manufacture and develop its<br />
premium Liquors. Feuille D’or products are<br />
based on premium ingredients ei<strong>the</strong>r grown<br />
in Israel – such as <strong>the</strong> oranges used for its<br />
award winning Liqueur D’orange, <strong>the</strong> 60%<br />
Premium Chocolate brought from Switzerland<br />
for its Chocolate Liquor or <strong>the</strong> Colombian<br />
Coffee beans roasted for <strong>the</strong> Coffee liquor, in<br />
addition <strong>to</strong> pure spring<br />
water originating in <strong>the</strong><br />
Jerusalem mountains<br />
and triple <strong>distil</strong>led Israel<br />
Negev Grown wheat<br />
based alcohol used<br />
in all products. They<br />
will show an Orange<br />
Liqueur, a Chocolate<br />
Liqueur and a Coffee<br />
Liqueur.<br />
Friesland Campina (X24) produces innovative<br />
smooth and creamy drinks. They work by<br />
developing cus<strong>to</strong>mer’s initial concepts in<strong>to</strong><br />
commercial products. For this year’s Distil,<br />
<strong>the</strong>y will launch a Piña Colada with real<br />
coconut in an innovative pack, alongside a<br />
range of core products.<br />
Hungary (V10) will be showcasing <strong>the</strong> nation’s<br />
specialist spirit, Pálinka. This is produced<br />
from selected and wild fruits and marc <strong>wine</strong><br />
which are <strong>the</strong>n <strong>distil</strong>led, aged and bottled<br />
in Hungary. The products are natural with<br />
no added sugar or flavourings and <strong>the</strong>y<br />
are designed <strong>to</strong> be consumed at room<br />
Blackberry<br />
Blueberry<br />
Brin Gin<br />
Juniper<br />
London Gin<br />
Walnut<br />
temperature, slowly<br />
sipped. Exhibi<strong>to</strong>rs<br />
include GUSTO<br />
Pálinkas, a range of<br />
Hungarian <strong>distil</strong>lates<br />
made from <strong>to</strong> quality<br />
orchard fruits from<br />
<strong>the</strong> Kecskemet region,<br />
renowned for its<br />
apricots. The spirits<br />
are made by family<br />
recipes up <strong>to</strong> 100 years old, using modern<br />
technology.<br />
Innovative Liquors (V31) is launching Bear<br />
Infusions – a premium range of unique<br />
infusions products with Vodka, Rum and<br />
Tequila – at Distil this year. Infused, not<br />
artificially flavoured and inspired by exotic<br />
travels, not market<br />
research. This is <strong>the</strong><br />
first time <strong>the</strong>y are<br />
presenting in <strong>the</strong><br />
UK, although Bear<br />
Infusions has been<br />
marketed around<br />
<strong>the</strong> world for <strong>the</strong> last<br />
several years. The<br />
product bottled in <strong>the</strong><br />
USA.<br />
This year Spirits do Brasil (V22) will be<br />
debuting with Cachaça Lola, a contemporary<br />
Brazilian rum made out of <strong>the</strong> best sugar<br />
cane. Lola is a chic concept inspired in <strong>the</strong><br />
cosmopolitan life of <strong>the</strong> Brazilian major<br />
capitals. Its strength and balanced taste make<br />
it perfect for any blend<br />
with fruit, juices and<br />
spices. S<strong>to</strong>p by <strong>the</strong> booth<br />
and try a selection of<br />
exquisite Caipirinhas and<br />
Lola-cocktails!<br />
Thunder Toffee Vodka<br />
(V23) will launch 5cl<br />
miniatures at Distil<br />
this year. These will be<br />
available <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> UK on<br />
and off-trade.<br />
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New features for <strong>2012</strong><br />
The UK Sommelier of <strong>the</strong> Year competition<br />
We are delighted <strong>to</strong> announce that <strong>the</strong> LIWF<br />
will play host <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> semi-final and final of The<br />
UK Sommelier of <strong>the</strong> Year competition on<br />
Wednesday 23rd May. The competition has<br />
been organised and run by The Academy of<br />
Food and Wine Service since inception in 1980.<br />
The successful sommeliers from <strong>the</strong> regional finals go through <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> semi-final held at <strong>the</strong> Fair.<br />
Candidates will be judged on a written questionnaire, a blind tasting and a practical skill. The<br />
<strong>to</strong>p six will be asked <strong>to</strong> compete on stage at <strong>the</strong> <strong>wine</strong> <strong>fair</strong> for a place in <strong>the</strong> finals. The <strong>to</strong>p three<br />
will <strong>the</strong>n compete in <strong>the</strong> final in <strong>the</strong> afternoon where, in front of a live audience, candidates will<br />
be tested both practically and orally on errors on a <strong>wine</strong> list, food and <strong>wine</strong> matching, service<br />
skills and a blind tasting.<br />
Some of <strong>the</strong> past winners include:<br />
2011 Yohann Jousselin, Vineyard at S<strong>to</strong>ckcross, Newbury<br />
2010 Chris<strong>to</strong>pher Delalonde, Sarment Wines, London<br />
2009 Laura Rhys, Hotel Terravina, Southamp<strong>to</strong>n<br />
2008 Gearoid Devaney, Tom Aikens Restaurant, London<br />
2007 Nicolas Clerc, Miles<strong>to</strong>ne Hotel, London<br />
2006 Claire Thevenot, Hotel Du Vin, Winchester<br />
2005 Mat<strong>the</strong>w Wilkin, Capital Hotel, London<br />
For fur<strong>the</strong>r information please visit www.sommelierof<strong>the</strong>year.co.uk<br />
Small Independents Pavilion<br />
For independent retailers, sommeliers, and those looking <strong>to</strong><br />
source boutique and niche <strong>wine</strong>s, head <strong>to</strong> our new zone within<br />
<strong>the</strong> Fair, <strong>the</strong> Small Independents Pavilion. SIP champions small<br />
producers and importers who specialise in selecting <strong>wine</strong>s that<br />
you wont find on <strong>the</strong> supermarket shelves.<br />
Get ready <strong>to</strong> unearth some real gems! SIP will be situated by<br />
hall entrance S3.<br />
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Off Licence News Business Lounge and Bursary Scheme<br />
Off Licence News has teamed up with<br />
<strong>the</strong> London International Wine Fair <strong>to</strong><br />
offer leading independent retailers a raft<br />
of special features <strong>to</strong> make your visit <strong>to</strong><br />
this must-attend event as useful - and<br />
stress free - as possible.<br />
New this year, Off Licence News is hosting an invite-only area where you can sit and plan your<br />
time, enjoy a coffee, catch up on work and, of course, meet o<strong>the</strong>r retailers. Plus <strong>the</strong>re will be a<br />
FREE buffet lunch sponsored by Wines of Portugal, business building clinics, voucher booklets<br />
with prizes, show offers and special discounts, goody bags and a competition <strong>to</strong> win free WSET<br />
training.<br />
To <strong>to</strong>p it all LIWF are working with OLN <strong>to</strong> offer <strong>the</strong> first 150 independent retailers <strong>to</strong> qualify a<br />
£50 contribution <strong>to</strong> help with <strong>the</strong> cost of travel or additional staffing. For fur<strong>the</strong>r information<br />
please visit www.offlicencenews.co.uk and click on <strong>the</strong> LIWF Travel Bursary box <strong>to</strong> apply.<br />
Discovery Tasting at LIWF<br />
The LIWF is delighted <strong>to</strong> welcome <strong>the</strong> International Wine Challenge<br />
Discovery Tasting <strong>to</strong> this year’s Fair. The Discovery Tasting provides<br />
buyers with <strong>the</strong> opportunity <strong>to</strong> taste, at <strong>the</strong>ir leisure, and without<br />
interruption, any style of <strong>wine</strong> from anywhere in <strong>the</strong> world that is<br />
looking for an importer and has entered <strong>the</strong> IWC.<br />
Around 1,000 <strong>wine</strong>s will be available and are grouped by country/<br />
style and split in<strong>to</strong> three sections depending on from where <strong>the</strong>y are<br />
seeking buyers:<br />
● On Trade<br />
● High Street & Supermarkets<br />
● Independent Off Trade.<br />
The Discovery Tasting will be a great opportunity for those looking for interesting <strong>wine</strong>s <strong>to</strong><br />
import or buy direct. Located at <strong>the</strong> East end of <strong>the</strong> Fair.<br />
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The LIWF Conference<br />
Monday 21st May at ExCeL<br />
The Future – global trends offer new opportunities<br />
Building on <strong>the</strong> success of <strong>the</strong> last two LIWF Conferences, <strong>2012</strong> sees a stellar line-up of<br />
speakers tackle some of <strong>the</strong> major issues affecting <strong>the</strong> industry <strong>to</strong>day, and more importantly,<br />
<strong>to</strong>morrow.<br />
Running on Monday 21st May (<strong>the</strong> day before LIWF opens) <strong>the</strong> Conference has been<br />
designed <strong>to</strong> offer delegates a mixture of practical advice, blue-sky thinking, hard facts and<br />
an insight in<strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> future.<br />
Delegate rates are:<br />
£245 (+VAT) for single places or £195 (+VAT) each for three or more places.<br />
Delegate places are limited, so please book early at www.<strong>london</strong><strong>wine</strong><strong>fair</strong>.com<br />
Speakers:<br />
Robert Joseph John Au<strong>the</strong>rs Jancis Robinson<br />
OBE MW<br />
Spiros<br />
Malandrakis<br />
Paul MacKenzie Paul Schaafsma<br />
Joshua Green Jennifer Brown Frank Martell Marcelo Copello<br />
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The Timetable:<br />
SESSION 1:<br />
9.30 Coffee<br />
10.00 – 10.05 Robert Joseph (Chair)<br />
Introduction<br />
10.05 – 10.30 John Au<strong>the</strong>rs, The Financial Times’ investment columnist<br />
The “Black Swan” <strong>the</strong>ory of life without <strong>the</strong> Euro<br />
10.30 – 11.00 Jancis Robinson OBE MW (www.jancisrobinson.com)<br />
Global Trends in Wine<br />
11.00 – 11.15 Q&A Session<br />
11.15 – 11.45 Coffee Break<br />
SESSION 2: INNOVATION<br />
“It’s easy <strong>to</strong> come up with new ideas; <strong>the</strong> hard part is letting go of what worked for you two<br />
years ago, but will soon be out of date.” – Roger von Oech<br />
11.45 – 12.10 Paul MacKenzie, CEO, The Source – Research & Insight<br />
Consumer trends/attitudes <strong>to</strong> buying<br />
12.10 – 12.30 Paul Schaafsma, General Manager UK & Europe, Australian Vintage Ltd<br />
Innovation can be simple<br />
12.30 – 12.50 Trends in Independent Retailing<br />
12.50 – 13.05 Q&A Session<br />
13.05 – 14.00 Lunch<br />
SESSION 3: EMERGING MARKETS<br />
14.00 – 14.25 Spiros Malandrakis, Industry analyst for Alcoholic Drinks, Euromoni<strong>to</strong>r<br />
International<br />
Emerging Markets and <strong>the</strong>ir potential<br />
14.25 – 15.05 Focus on <strong>the</strong> US: Panel Discussion<br />
With Joshua Greene, Edi<strong>to</strong>r of Wine & Spirits Magazine, Frank Martell,<br />
Direc<strong>to</strong>r of Fine and Rare Wines at Heritage Auctions and Jennifer Brown<br />
of Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board Luxury Brands<br />
15.05 – 15.45 Focus on Brazil:<br />
Marcelo Copello, “The most influential <strong>wine</strong> journalist in Brazil” –<br />
Meininger´s Wine Business International<br />
Discover why Brazil is such a dynamic emerging economy; find out how<br />
<strong>the</strong> market works and what opportunities <strong>the</strong>re are for you.<br />
15.45 Closing Discussion<br />
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Stand By Beaujolais<br />
Stand G40/2<br />
The “Stand by Beaujolais” stand G40/2 showcases <strong>wine</strong>s from all twelve Beaujolais appellations<br />
including Beaujolais, Beaujolais-Villages and <strong>the</strong> ten Crus. It presents an opportunity <strong>to</strong> taste<br />
high-quality and versatile Beaujolais <strong>wine</strong>s and meet some of <strong>the</strong> most talented and innovative<br />
producers who make <strong>the</strong>m.<br />
Beaujolais Wines will also host a series of seminars, presented by well-known <strong>wine</strong> experts,<br />
Charles Metcalfe, Sarah Jane Evans MW and Sally Eas<strong>to</strong>n MW, on its stand G40/2. The<br />
seminars will demonstrate how Beaujolais <strong>wine</strong>s have become outstanding in recent years by<br />
maintaining <strong>the</strong> best quality-price ratio possible.<br />
Programme of free seminars:<br />
● World cuisine and Beaujolais – a match made in Heaven: Sarah Jane Evans MW<br />
Tuesday 22 May, 2.30 pm<br />
Sarah Jane Evans MW will present some fine examples of food and <strong>wine</strong> matching, showing<br />
how well Beaujolais pairs with various cuisines from around <strong>the</strong> world.<br />
● 2009, 2010 and 2011: Beaujolais scores a hat-trick! Charles Metcalfe<br />
Wednesday 23 May <strong>2012</strong>, 3.30 pm<br />
After <strong>the</strong> superb vintages of 2009 and 2010, 2011 is proving <strong>to</strong> be a winner. Charles Metcalfe<br />
will present some great examples of <strong>the</strong> new vintage from amongst <strong>the</strong> 12 appellations of<br />
Beaujolais<br />
● Semi-carbonic maceration or <strong>the</strong> Burgundy <strong>wine</strong> making method: can you taste <strong>the</strong><br />
difference? Sally Eas<strong>to</strong>n MW<br />
Thursday 24 May, 11.30 am<br />
Sally Eas<strong>to</strong>n MW will go through <strong>the</strong> two <strong>wine</strong>-making methods and present examples of <strong>the</strong><br />
<strong>wine</strong>s <strong>the</strong>y produce.<br />
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Bordeaux at <strong>the</strong> LIWF<br />
Following on from last year’s inaugural tasting at LIWF,<br />
<strong>the</strong> Union des Grands Crus de Bordeaux(UGC), which<br />
represents <strong>the</strong> most prestigious names in Margaux, St<br />
Julien, Pauillac, St Estèphe, Listrac, Moulis, <strong>the</strong> Médoc,<br />
Haut – Médoc, Graves, Pessac-Léognan, Saint-Emilion,<br />
Pomerol, Sauternes and Barsac, are back at <strong>the</strong> Fair on<br />
Tuesday 22nd May.<br />
In a dedicated South Gallery room, visi<strong>to</strong>rs can taste through <strong>the</strong> 2008 vintage from over 60<br />
<strong>to</strong>p Châteaux:<br />
Graves<br />
Château Rahoul<br />
Pessac-Léognan<br />
Château Bouscaut Pessac<br />
Château Carbonnieux<br />
Domaine de Chevalier<br />
Château La Louvière<br />
Château Larrivet Haut-Brion<br />
Château La<strong>to</strong>ur-Martillac<br />
Château Malartic-Lagravière<br />
Château Olivier<br />
Château Pape Clément<br />
Saint-Emilion Grand Cru<br />
Château Canon La Gaffelière<br />
Château Dassault<br />
Château – Figeac<br />
Château Franc Mayne<br />
Château Grand Mayne<br />
Château La Couspaude<br />
Château La Gaffelière<br />
Pomerol<br />
Château Beauregard<br />
Château Clinet<br />
Château Gazin<br />
Saint-Julien<br />
Château Beychevelle<br />
Château Lagrange<br />
Château Langoa Bar<strong>to</strong>n<br />
Château Léoville Bar<strong>to</strong>n<br />
Château Léoville Poyferré<br />
Listrac-Médoc<br />
Château Clarke<br />
Château Fonréaud<br />
Château Fourcas Dupré<br />
Château Fourcas Hosten<br />
Moulis-en-Médoc<br />
Château Chasse-Spleen<br />
Château Maucaillou<br />
Haut-Médoc<br />
Château Beaumont<br />
Château Belgrave<br />
Château Cantemerle<br />
Château Coufran<br />
Château de Camensac<br />
Château La Lagune<br />
Château La Tour Carnet<br />
Médoc<br />
Château Greysac<br />
Margaux<br />
Château Angludet<br />
Château Cantenac Brown<br />
Château Dauzac<br />
Château du Tertre<br />
Château Giscours<br />
Château Kirwan<br />
Château Labégorce<br />
Château Lascombes<br />
Château Marquis de Terme<br />
Château Monbrison<br />
Château Prieuré-Lichine<br />
Pauillac<br />
Château Clerc Milon<br />
Château d’ Armailhac<br />
Château Grand-Puy Ducasse<br />
Château Lynch-Bages<br />
Château Pichon Longueville<br />
Comtesse de Lalande<br />
Saint-Estèphe<br />
Château Cos Labory<br />
Château de Pez<br />
Château Lafon-Rochet<br />
Château Ormes De Pez<br />
Sauternes<br />
Château Bas<strong>to</strong>r-Lamontagne<br />
Château de Rayne Vigneau<br />
Château Doisy Daëne<br />
Château Doisy-Védrines<br />
Château Guiraud<br />
Château La Tour Blanche<br />
Château Lafaurie-Peyraguey<br />
Château Sigalas-Rabaud<br />
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LIWF <strong>2012</strong><br />
Masterclass schedule<br />
Situated in a purpose-built <strong>the</strong>atre at <strong>the</strong> East end of <strong>the</strong> hall, this is your opportunity <strong>to</strong> hear<br />
from a host of inspirational and renowned <strong>wine</strong>makers, writers and industry experts. Many of<br />
<strong>the</strong> sessions will involve tastings and are one-off opportunities not <strong>to</strong> be missed. Masterclasses<br />
are free <strong>to</strong> visit (unless stated o<strong>the</strong>rwise) but places often need <strong>to</strong> be reserved. O<strong>the</strong>rwise,<br />
arrive early as <strong>the</strong>y can fill up fast!<br />
Additional content and detail is online at www.<strong>london</strong><strong>wine</strong><strong>fair</strong>.com<br />
Tuesday 22nd May<br />
10.00am – 11.30am<br />
Circle of Wine Writers – Niepoort Seminar<br />
Being one of <strong>the</strong> first events of <strong>the</strong> Fair this<br />
is always a highlight in <strong>the</strong> Circle’s calendar<br />
of events. <strong>2012</strong> will certainly be no exception<br />
with Dirk Niepoort presenting a fantastic<br />
range of his Ports dating from 2009 back <strong>to</strong><br />
1912 (and possibly even earlier).<br />
By application only. Tickets for non-members<br />
are £15. For fur<strong>the</strong>r details contact Andrea<br />
Warren on + 44 (0) 1753 882320 or via email<br />
at: administra<strong>to</strong>r@<strong>wine</strong>writers.org<br />
12.15pm – 1pm<br />
The origin of <strong>wine</strong>: a tasting of Turkey’s<br />
indigenous & <strong>international</strong> varieties<br />
As <strong>wine</strong>s from Turkey are listed by most of <strong>the</strong><br />
prestigious retailers in <strong>the</strong> UK; Tim Atkin MW<br />
will be tu<strong>to</strong>ring nine different <strong>wine</strong>s from <strong>the</strong><br />
land of <strong>the</strong> origin of vitis vinifera. For fur<strong>the</strong>r<br />
details contact tanero@<strong>wine</strong>softurkey.org<br />
1.45pm – 2.30pm<br />
Yarra Valley Chardonnay evolution or<br />
revolution<br />
After four decades of <strong>wine</strong> production,<br />
Yarra Valley <strong>wine</strong>makers are starting <strong>to</strong> feel<br />
comfortable in <strong>the</strong>ir region. With time has<br />
come an understanding of climate, soils,<br />
and importantly, <strong>the</strong>ir own plot of dirt. This<br />
knowledge is breeding a confidence <strong>to</strong> truly<br />
deliver something unique. For details contact<br />
Richard at rhowden@<strong>wine</strong>yarravalley.com.au<br />
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3.15pm – 4pm<br />
The Sou<strong>the</strong>rn Rhône – A different route<br />
Boutinot Rhône <strong>wine</strong>maker Eric Monnin<br />
presents <strong>wine</strong>s from <strong>the</strong> sou<strong>the</strong>rn Rhône<br />
and specifically <strong>wine</strong>s of <strong>the</strong> villages moving<br />
out of <strong>the</strong> shadows of <strong>the</strong> classic giants of<br />
<strong>the</strong> region. Wines from Séguret, Sablet,<br />
and Carianne feature and in particular <strong>the</strong><br />
exceptional 2009s recently released from <strong>the</strong><br />
Boutinot estate.<br />
For fur<strong>the</strong>r details contact Lee Middle<strong>to</strong>n at:<br />
leem@boutinot.com<br />
4.45pm – 5.30pm<br />
<strong>2012</strong> – Wines of Hungary<br />
For fur<strong>the</strong>r details contact Jozsef Urban at:<br />
jozsef_urban@amc.hu<br />
Wednesday 23rd May<br />
10.30am – 11.15am<br />
<strong>2012</strong> – Treasury Wines – Penfolds<br />
For fur<strong>the</strong>r details contact Peter English at:<br />
peter.english@tweglobal.com<br />
12.00pm – 12.45pm<br />
New look at Russian <strong>wine</strong>s<br />
For <strong>the</strong> second time Russia presents <strong>the</strong> best<br />
Russian <strong>wine</strong>s in London. Diversity, quality,<br />
freshness and tradition are <strong>the</strong> key definitions<br />
of <strong>the</strong> modern Russian <strong>wine</strong>s. The uniqueness<br />
of <strong>the</strong> Russian <strong>wine</strong>s is characterized by <strong>the</strong><br />
indigenous grape varieties, relatively cool<br />
climate with <strong>the</strong> wide amplitude between<br />
<strong>the</strong> day and night temperatures, small<br />
precipitation during vegetation and peculiar<br />
terroirs. The achievements of <strong>the</strong> Russian<br />
<strong>wine</strong>makers and foreign consultants will be<br />
demonstrated at <strong>the</strong> unique master-class.<br />
To register or for fur<strong>the</strong>r information please<br />
contact: <strong>wine</strong>@astigroup.ru<br />
1.30pm – 2.15pm<br />
AOC Languedoc Masterclass with<br />
Mat<strong>the</strong>w Stubbs MW<br />
Master of <strong>wine</strong>s and Languedoc expert<br />
Mat<strong>the</strong>w Stubbs will take participants through<br />
a selection of AOC <strong>wine</strong>s, highlighting <strong>the</strong><br />
variety of <strong>the</strong> region’s reds, rosés, sparkling<br />
and sweet <strong>wine</strong>s (VDN). For fur<strong>the</strong>r details<br />
contact: Chloe Nury on +44 (0) 208 682<br />
9020 or chloe.nury@westburycom.co.uk<br />
3.00pm – 3.45pm<br />
The New Food and Wine Pairing Workshop<br />
(WSET)<br />
The new workshop developed by <strong>the</strong> WSET<br />
aims <strong>to</strong> equip staff with a basic understanding<br />
of <strong>the</strong> principles of food and <strong>wine</strong> pairing that<br />
can in 45 minutes, when partnered with even<br />
<strong>the</strong> most basic <strong>wine</strong> knowledge, enable your<br />
staff <strong>to</strong> make successful recommendations.<br />
Join us <strong>to</strong> participate in some of <strong>the</strong> activities<br />
and discuss this new approach. For fur<strong>the</strong>r<br />
details contact Chris Kelly on +44 (0) 7850<br />
881 782 or ckelly@wset.co.uk<br />
4.30pm – 5.15pm<br />
<strong>2012</strong> – Wines of Hungary<br />
For fur<strong>the</strong>r details contact Jozsef Urban at:<br />
jozsef_urban@amc.hu<br />
Thursday 24th May<br />
Schedule <strong>to</strong> be confirmed at time of going <strong>to</strong><br />
press. Please see www.<strong>london</strong><strong>wine</strong><strong>fair</strong>.com for<br />
more details.<br />
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The On-trade Theatre<br />
Tuesday 22 May<br />
10.30 – 11.30<br />
Nicolas Joly, La Coulée de Serrant,<br />
Savennieres, France<br />
‘The Real Deal’<br />
According <strong>the</strong> Nicolas Joly, <strong>the</strong> definition<br />
“Best of <strong>the</strong> Best” belongs <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> past. This<br />
is what has pushed many <strong>wine</strong>growers in<strong>to</strong><br />
using technology <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> point of obscenity.<br />
This process obscures <strong>the</strong> natural beauty of<br />
<strong>wine</strong>making in <strong>the</strong> vineyard which should<br />
respect hierarchies at different stages. Joly<br />
insists that a <strong>wine</strong> should first come from<br />
<strong>the</strong> matrix which bring life <strong>to</strong> our planet. It is<br />
what is called “<strong>the</strong> expression of nature” ( soil<br />
and climate ). Many so-called natural <strong>wine</strong>s<br />
are still using herbicides which kill <strong>the</strong> living<br />
agents of <strong>the</strong> soil and prevent <strong>the</strong> roots from<br />
feeding itself. Many are still using methods<br />
which disturb <strong>the</strong> pho<strong>to</strong>syn<strong>the</strong>sis and taste<br />
processes. The consumer has <strong>the</strong> right <strong>to</strong><br />
know if <strong>the</strong> “red fruit” flavour of <strong>the</strong> <strong>wine</strong> is<br />
achieved through nature or aromatic yeast<br />
genetic alternation.<br />
Nicolas will do a talk. No <strong>wine</strong>s. Invitation only.<br />
12.30 – 13.30<br />
Paul Beavis, Managing Direc<strong>to</strong>r of<br />
Lanson International UK in association with<br />
The Academy of Food and Wine Service<br />
The Lanson Champagne Category Report<br />
On 14th March <strong>2012</strong> <strong>the</strong> market’s first<br />
Champagne Category Report was unveiled<br />
by Lanson International. The report, which<br />
uses unique consumer research and Nielsen<br />
and CGA sales data, aims <strong>to</strong> provide one<br />
central point of reference for insight in<strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />
UK Champagne market. The report will aid<br />
navigation through <strong>the</strong> Champagne category,<br />
provide a greater understanding of <strong>the</strong><br />
‘Champagne Shopper’, <strong>the</strong>ir motivations <strong>to</strong><br />
purchase, and provide an overview of <strong>the</strong> state<br />
of <strong>the</strong> UK trade <strong>to</strong>ge<strong>the</strong>r with a perspective on<br />
<strong>the</strong> growth prospects for <strong>the</strong> category.<br />
The briefing at LIWF will focus on <strong>the</strong> ontrade<br />
relevant findings in association with<br />
Lanson International’s partnership with AFWS<br />
and will be relevant for all sommeliers, ontrade<br />
buyers and consultants. The session<br />
will finish with a tasting of different styles of<br />
Champagne and a look at <strong>the</strong> Champagne<br />
flavour map developed by Lanson and an<br />
independent expert.<br />
Attendees will be presented with a hard copy<br />
of <strong>the</strong> category report. To register <strong>to</strong> attend,<br />
email Sarah Peters at sarah@afws.co.uk<br />
16.30 – 17.30<br />
With Charlie Holland , Winemaker,<br />
Ridgeview Wine Estate<br />
Ridgeview English sparkling range with<br />
varietal specific blends<br />
A tasting of <strong>the</strong> 2009 vintage Ridgeview<br />
sparkling <strong>wine</strong> range exploring what <strong>the</strong><br />
different grape varieties bring <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>wine</strong>s from<br />
Blanc de Blanc, Blanc de Noir and traditional<br />
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lends. Ridgeview will also be showing <strong>the</strong>ir<br />
new pinot Rosé from saignée method. With<br />
each of <strong>the</strong> <strong>wine</strong>s <strong>the</strong>re will be a discussion on<br />
food matching, illustrating that sparkling <strong>wine</strong><br />
can be served beyond aperitif. There will also<br />
be a examination of English Sparkling <strong>wine</strong> in<br />
general and what makes it so unique.<br />
For fur<strong>the</strong>r information please contact Mardi<br />
Roberts at Mardi@ridgeview.co.uk<br />
Wednesday 23 May<br />
11.30 – 13.00<br />
UK Sommelier of <strong>the</strong> Year Competition<br />
presented by The Academy of Food & Wine<br />
Service<br />
The Champagne Pour!<br />
The finest Sommeliers in <strong>the</strong> country, all<br />
competing <strong>to</strong> become <strong>the</strong> UK Sommelier<br />
of <strong>the</strong> Year, have only 6 minutes <strong>to</strong> pour a<br />
Magnum of Champagne in<strong>to</strong> 16 glasses.<br />
Each of <strong>the</strong> glasses must be filled at precisely<br />
<strong>the</strong> same level. Once <strong>the</strong> sommelier has<br />
moved <strong>to</strong> ano<strong>the</strong>r glass he or she must not<br />
return <strong>to</strong> a glass already filled and <strong>the</strong> bottle<br />
must be empty at <strong>the</strong> end. Can it be done, on<br />
stage in front of an audience?<br />
The Academy Judges will award marks for<br />
<strong>the</strong> skill of service, <strong>the</strong> accuracy and <strong>the</strong><br />
performance of <strong>the</strong> pour within <strong>the</strong> time limit.<br />
To register <strong>to</strong> attend, please email your details<br />
<strong>to</strong> Sarah Peters at sarah@afws.co.uk<br />
14.00 – 15.00<br />
Maximilian Riedel, Riedel Crystal<br />
Wine and glass comparative tasting with<br />
Maximilian Riedel: learn <strong>the</strong> effect that glass<br />
shape has on a variety of <strong>wine</strong> styles.<br />
For fur<strong>the</strong>r information please contact<br />
Gemma Simcock at gemma@riedel.co.uk<br />
16.00 – 17.00<br />
Frank Martell, Direc<strong>to</strong>r of Fine and Rare<br />
Wines for Heritage Auctions<br />
Buyer be Aware<br />
Frank Martell, Direc<strong>to</strong>r<br />
of Heritage Auction’s<br />
Fine Wines Dept<br />
will lead a candid<br />
discussion about<br />
what <strong>to</strong> look for <strong>to</strong><br />
help ensure a <strong>wine</strong>’s<br />
provenance and<br />
condition. If you think<br />
that counterfeit <strong>wine</strong>s<br />
and <strong>the</strong> importance of<br />
a <strong>wine</strong>’s provenance<br />
affect only Petrus and DRC <strong>wine</strong> buyers, think<br />
again. The trickle down effect tremendously<br />
impacts <strong>the</strong> everyday consumer.<br />
A recent counterfeiter arrest made headlines<br />
and left <strong>the</strong> <strong>wine</strong> community in shock. Never<br />
before has it been more important <strong>to</strong> be<br />
able <strong>to</strong> demonstrate <strong>to</strong>p provenance in <strong>the</strong><br />
secondary market, and never before has it<br />
been more difficult <strong>to</strong> do so. The <strong>wine</strong> trade<br />
faces a number of growing and emerging<br />
challenges that simply did not exist only a<br />
couple decades ago. From <strong>the</strong> changes and<br />
conflicts inherent <strong>to</strong> modern distribution<br />
models, through <strong>to</strong> s<strong>to</strong>rage conditions in <strong>the</strong><br />
US and Asian markets and of course, <strong>the</strong><br />
proliferation of fraudulent <strong>wine</strong>s from Lafite <strong>to</strong><br />
Jacob’s Creek.<br />
This discussion will encompass a relevant<br />
tasting component, as well as an interactive<br />
demonstration of how <strong>wine</strong>s are tampered<br />
with. Invitation only.<br />
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Thursday 24 May<br />
10.30 – 11.30<br />
Dave Powell, Torbreck Vineyards, Barossa,<br />
Australia<br />
David is a passionate believer in <strong>the</strong> Barossa<br />
Valley, its viticultural heritage and <strong>the</strong> value<br />
of traditional <strong>wine</strong> making practises. He has<br />
fused his love for <strong>the</strong> cuvees of <strong>the</strong> nor<strong>the</strong>rn<br />
and Sou<strong>the</strong>rn Rhone with <strong>the</strong> outstanding raw<br />
materials and terroir of <strong>the</strong> Barossa Valley.<br />
Today, Torbreck is recognized as a world class<br />
<strong>wine</strong>, receiving <strong>to</strong>p accolades and scores<br />
from critics around <strong>the</strong> globe. David is a force<br />
<strong>to</strong> be reckoned with in <strong>the</strong> <strong>wine</strong> world and will<br />
be hosting <strong>wine</strong> flights, representing two of<br />
<strong>the</strong> most iconic straight varietal (Grenache<br />
and Mourvedre) examples of <strong>the</strong>ir kind in <strong>the</strong><br />
world followed by Shiraz and Viognier as a<br />
blend. Invitation only<br />
12.30 – 13.30<br />
The Diversity and Excitement of Portuguese<br />
Wines<br />
Presented by The Academy of Food & Wine<br />
Service<br />
The stunning Wines of Portugal boast a<br />
huge range of styles, quality and value. Peter<br />
Richards MW and Susie Barrie MW have<br />
selected a collection of Portuguese <strong>wine</strong>s<br />
<strong>to</strong> match a range of <strong>to</strong>p British dishes from<br />
<strong>the</strong> inaugural What Food, What Wine?<br />
Competition in 2011.<br />
● Discover <strong>wine</strong>s never before showcased in<br />
<strong>the</strong> UK<br />
● Sample <strong>the</strong> latest vintages of established<br />
favourites<br />
● Review <strong>the</strong> UK <strong>wine</strong> trade’s latest<br />
Portuguese <strong>wine</strong> offering<br />
● Meet <strong>the</strong> <strong>wine</strong>makers behind recent surges<br />
in quality and innovation<br />
● Explore <strong>the</strong> <strong>wine</strong>s from producers seeking<br />
representation in <strong>the</strong> UK in a dedicated area<br />
To register <strong>to</strong> attend, please email Sarah<br />
Peters at sarah@afws.co.uk detailing <strong>the</strong><br />
name of <strong>the</strong> session, your name, company<br />
and job title.<br />
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LIWF <strong>2012</strong> Industry<br />
Briefi ngs schedule<br />
A remarkable source of insight and information, <strong>the</strong> LIWF Industry Briefings will once again<br />
focus on many of <strong>the</strong> hot <strong>to</strong>pics affecting <strong>the</strong> trade <strong>to</strong>day. Located in a purpose-built <strong>the</strong>atre<br />
(stand Q75) <strong>the</strong> series of debates and briefings will give you <strong>the</strong> opportunity <strong>to</strong> hear from many<br />
of <strong>the</strong> industry’s leading lights and hopefully prepare yourself for <strong>the</strong> months and years <strong>to</strong> come.<br />
More information is available at www.<strong>london</strong><strong>wine</strong><strong>fair</strong>.com<br />
Tuesday 22nd May<br />
12.15pm – 1.15pm<br />
Union of <strong>the</strong> Oenologists and Winemakers<br />
of Russia<br />
The Russian <strong>wine</strong> market: inside and outside<br />
2pm – 3pm<br />
Wines of Portugal<br />
Discover Portugal.<br />
4pm – 5.30pm<br />
Marketing Wine Brands<br />
Standing out from <strong>the</strong> crowd: new<br />
approaches <strong>to</strong> marketing <strong>wine</strong><br />
Wednesday 23rd May<br />
11.30am – 12.45pm<br />
Harpers Wine & Spirit<br />
The Harpers Debate<br />
4.15pm – 5.30pm<br />
just-drinks.com<br />
just-drinks’ State of <strong>the</strong> Nation survey – The<br />
UK’s <strong>wine</strong> market in <strong>2012</strong> – Live and Online<br />
Thursday 24th May<br />
10.30am – 11.30am<br />
ukvine<br />
What’s <strong>the</strong> future for English <strong>wine</strong>?<br />
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The Access Zone<br />
The Access Zone returns <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> London<br />
International Wine Fair with its popular mix of<br />
seminars, discussions, interviews and tastings<br />
combining <strong>wine</strong> and social media.<br />
Ryan Opaz and <strong>the</strong> team will again explore <strong>the</strong><br />
potential of social networks <strong>to</strong> promote <strong>wine</strong><br />
s<strong>to</strong>ries <strong>to</strong> a broader audience and find new<br />
ways <strong>to</strong> engage consumers of all levels. With<br />
widespread participation in social platforms<br />
such as Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Google+ and<br />
o<strong>the</strong>rs, we are all now active consumers but also<br />
involved in communicating about <strong>wine</strong>.<br />
Sessions will include; <strong>the</strong> popular introduction <strong>to</strong><br />
social media, understanding online “influence”,<br />
developing <strong>wine</strong> apps and o<strong>the</strong>r practical advice.<br />
There will be opportunities <strong>to</strong> talk <strong>to</strong> marketing<br />
groups with online communication programmes,<br />
such as The Grenache Symposium and even<br />
a chance <strong>to</strong> taste a mystery grape and help <strong>to</strong><br />
decide its future in <strong>the</strong> UK market. For those who<br />
enjoy more vigorous debate, Robert Joseph will<br />
ask “Why <strong>the</strong> <strong>wine</strong> trade hates cus<strong>to</strong>mers”, plus<br />
we will taste <strong>the</strong> low sulphite <strong>wine</strong>s from Free<strong>wine</strong><br />
before attempting <strong>to</strong> find a middle ground in <strong>the</strong><br />
Natural Wine debate with Isabelle Legeron MW<br />
and o<strong>the</strong>rs.<br />
The Access Zone will also be <strong>the</strong> venue for<br />
<strong>the</strong> announcement of <strong>the</strong> second annual Born<br />
Digital Wine Awards winners on Wednesday<br />
and a launch of <strong>the</strong> EWBC Digital Wine<br />
Communications Conference accompanied by<br />
some fabulous Turkish <strong>wine</strong>s supplied by our <strong>2012</strong><br />
sponsor, Wines of Turkey, on Thursday.<br />
The Vrazon team looks forward <strong>to</strong> welcoming<br />
everyone, with free wifi for sharing your #LIWF<br />
and <strong>wine</strong> thoughts and a great place <strong>to</strong> network<br />
with a range of bloggers, digital communica<strong>to</strong>rs<br />
and o<strong>the</strong>r <strong>wine</strong> trade professionals.<br />
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LIWF are proud sponsors of <strong>the</strong> fi rst edition of<br />
<strong>the</strong> HARPERS AWARDS<br />
The inaugural Harpers Awards are giving <strong>the</strong><br />
trade <strong>the</strong> chance <strong>to</strong> put <strong>the</strong>ir company in <strong>the</strong><br />
spotlight and show <strong>the</strong> steps and initiatives<br />
being taken <strong>to</strong> keep <strong>the</strong>ir business one step<br />
ahead of <strong>the</strong> pack.<br />
For <strong>the</strong> first time in Harpers near 135-year<br />
his<strong>to</strong>ry <strong>the</strong>y are looking <strong>to</strong> bring <strong>the</strong> entire<br />
<strong>wine</strong> and spirit industry <strong>to</strong>ge<strong>the</strong>r for one<br />
event, <strong>to</strong> highlight and celebrate <strong>the</strong> very<br />
best <strong>the</strong> trade has <strong>to</strong> offer.<br />
To help as many businesses get <strong>the</strong><br />
recognition <strong>the</strong>y deserve, <strong>the</strong> Harpers Awards<br />
has been separated in<strong>to</strong> three areas, each<br />
highlighting excellence in different parts of<br />
<strong>the</strong> trade.<br />
They include:<br />
● At Your Service Awards<br />
● Top Merchants Awards<br />
● Industry Awards<br />
The ceremony will take place at <strong>the</strong><br />
Honourable Artillery Company, London on <strong>the</strong><br />
first night of <strong>the</strong> LIWF on May 22nd.<br />
Full information at: www.harpersawards.com<br />
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General tastings &<br />
events<br />
Come and taste uniqueness<br />
Austrian Wine <strong>to</strong> highlight diversity with<br />
seminar series at LIWF<br />
Austria’s outstanding grape varieties and an<br />
in-depth look at <strong>the</strong> “Archetypes of Austrian<br />
Wines” will be featured in a series of <strong>wine</strong><br />
tasting seminars at <strong>the</strong> London International<br />
Wine Fair <strong>2012</strong>.<br />
A daily seminar on <strong>the</strong> “Archetypes of Austrian<br />
Wines”, including Austria’s prized indigenous<br />
grape varieties and <strong>the</strong>ir typical origins will<br />
be held at this year’s LIWF at <strong>the</strong> spacious<br />
Austrian stand I50 and J50. The seminars<br />
will be presented by Austrian <strong>wine</strong> specialist<br />
Jason Turner, who will present tu<strong>to</strong>red<br />
tastings of <strong>the</strong> <strong>wine</strong>s and <strong>wine</strong> regions of<br />
Austria. These shall be held in <strong>the</strong> special<br />
tasting area amongst <strong>the</strong> 28 Austrian <strong>wine</strong>ries<br />
and sparkling producers presenting <strong>the</strong>ir<br />
<strong>wine</strong>s at <strong>the</strong> <strong>fair</strong>.<br />
Wine Bar at <strong>the</strong> AWMB stand:<br />
The seminars will highlight all indigenous<br />
grape varieties, such as <strong>the</strong> black grapes<br />
Blaufränkisch, Zweigelt, Sankt Laurent,<br />
alongside Austria’s signature white <strong>wine</strong> variety<br />
Grüner Veltliner, and <strong>the</strong>ir typical origins.<br />
These seminars will be held daily at 11 am in a<br />
designated tasting area at <strong>the</strong> Austrian <strong>wine</strong><br />
pavilion.In addition <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> seminars, <strong>the</strong>re will<br />
be <strong>the</strong>med Austrian <strong>wine</strong> tastings held daily at<br />
<strong>the</strong> Wine Bar of <strong>the</strong> Austrian Wine Marketing<br />
Board Stand, as well as a presentation featuring<br />
<strong>the</strong> renowned Austrian glass maker, Riedel on<br />
Thursday at 1 pm.<br />
The strong presence of Austrian <strong>wine</strong>ries at<br />
this year’s LIWF, combined with <strong>the</strong> series of<br />
seminars, underscores <strong>the</strong> continued growing<br />
interest and success of Austrian <strong>wine</strong>s in <strong>the</strong><br />
<strong>international</strong> arena. These hand-crafted <strong>wine</strong>s<br />
are sought after for <strong>the</strong>ir unique, food-friendly<br />
varieties and styles, and come from some of<br />
<strong>the</strong> world’s most distinctive terroirs. Producers<br />
from across Austria’s <strong>wine</strong>-growing regions<br />
will be personally represented at <strong>the</strong> LIWF –<br />
from <strong>the</strong> Wachau, Kremstal and Kamptal in<br />
<strong>the</strong> Danube Valley <strong>to</strong> Burgenland in <strong>the</strong> east<br />
and Steiermark (Styria) <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> south.<br />
9.30am – 1pm 2pm – 5.30pm<br />
Tuesday 22 May Grüner Veltliner: Styles and<br />
Origins<br />
Sweet and Sparkling from Austria<br />
Wednesday 23 May Everything white but Veltliner Zweigelt, Blaufränkisch &<br />
St. Laurent<br />
Thursday 24 May Grüner Veltliner: Styles and<br />
Origins<br />
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Ch Musar at <strong>the</strong> LIWF<br />
The key <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> complex character of Chateau<br />
Musar Red is time: from harvest <strong>to</strong> release<br />
each vintage spends a full seven years gently<br />
developing (via vat, barrel and bottle) in <strong>the</strong><br />
Hochar family’s 18th century cellar north of<br />
Beirut. So this year’s LIWF sees <strong>the</strong> launch of<br />
<strong>the</strong> 2005, made from organically-produced<br />
grapes slowly ripened <strong>to</strong> perfection through a<br />
mild Bekaa Valley summer. This mellow, spicy<br />
<strong>wine</strong> benefits from decanting and measured<br />
appreciation. By contrast, <strong>the</strong> unoaked Musar<br />
Jeune <strong>wine</strong>s, in Red, White and Rosé, offer<br />
appealing immediacy, <strong>the</strong>ir intense fruit<br />
flavours reflecting <strong>the</strong>ir high-altitude origins<br />
and wholly natural <strong>wine</strong>making.<br />
Serge, Ronald, Ralph, Marc and Gas<strong>to</strong>n<br />
Hochar, <strong>to</strong>ge<strong>the</strong>r with <strong>wine</strong>maker Tarek<br />
Sakr will be at stand Q64 (and a series of<br />
Masterclasses on Wednesday) <strong>to</strong> present all<br />
<strong>the</strong> current Musar <strong>wine</strong>s including Hochar<br />
Pere et Fils Red 2007 alongside a range of<br />
Chateau Musar older vintages.<br />
Riedel at <strong>the</strong> LIWF<br />
Riedel are delighted<br />
<strong>to</strong> announce exclusive<br />
tastings with<br />
Maximilian Riedel<br />
during <strong>the</strong> <strong>fair</strong>.<br />
Tasting schedule:<br />
Wednesday 23 May PM – <strong>wine</strong> and glass<br />
comparative tasting in <strong>the</strong> On-Trade <strong>the</strong>atre<br />
with Maximilian Riedel: learn <strong>the</strong> effect that<br />
glass shape has on a variety of <strong>wine</strong> styles.<br />
Thursday 24 May PM – <strong>wine</strong> and glass<br />
comparative tasting of Austrian Wines in<br />
association with <strong>the</strong> Austrian Pavilion: discover<br />
beautiful Austrian <strong>wine</strong>s in <strong>the</strong> correct<br />
glassware.<br />
Tastings on <strong>the</strong> Riedel stand P30;<br />
Spiegelau beer tastings, daily, PM – learn how<br />
<strong>the</strong> shape of a glass can also have an effect<br />
on <strong>the</strong> beer drinking experience. 4 different<br />
glasses will showcase 4 different styles of<br />
beer.<br />
Riedel <strong>wine</strong> glass master class, daily, various<br />
times – learn <strong>to</strong> appreciate <strong>the</strong> effect <strong>the</strong><br />
shape of a <strong>wine</strong> glass has on <strong>the</strong> experience<br />
of drinking and enjoying <strong>wine</strong>.<br />
Riedel decanting master class, daily, various<br />
times – decanters allow <strong>wine</strong> <strong>to</strong> breath and<br />
open up, allowing <strong>the</strong> fullest appreciation of<br />
aromas. Learn how <strong>the</strong>se can be used for old<br />
and new, red and white, still and sparkling<br />
<strong>wine</strong>s from <strong>the</strong> Riedel experts.<br />
Riedel and Enomatic <strong>wine</strong> by <strong>the</strong> glass<br />
tastings – <strong>to</strong> launch a new partnership with<br />
Italian company Enomatic, Riedel will be<br />
conducting <strong>wine</strong> by <strong>the</strong> glass tastings <strong>to</strong><br />
showcase <strong>the</strong> technology of <strong>the</strong>ir new partner<br />
and how it pairs with <strong>the</strong> design of Riedel<br />
glassware.<br />
Wines of Lebanon at <strong>the</strong> LIWF <strong>2012</strong> –<br />
stand N11<br />
Wines of Lebanon will be returning <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />
LIWF with new<br />
<strong>wine</strong>ries and<br />
an exciting<br />
programme of<br />
masterclasses<br />
being delivered on<br />
<strong>the</strong> stand (N11).<br />
Tim Atkin MW and Lebanese <strong>wine</strong> expert<br />
Michael Karam will be presenting an overview<br />
of Lebanon’s <strong>wine</strong>making industry, <strong>to</strong>ge<strong>the</strong>r<br />
with a tu<strong>to</strong>red tasting, and o<strong>the</strong>r tastings<br />
taking place throughout <strong>the</strong> day include:<br />
● Overcoming <strong>the</strong> cliché: Positioning<br />
<strong>the</strong> modern Lebanese industry on <strong>the</strong><br />
<strong>international</strong> market<br />
● Lebanon: <strong>the</strong> terroir, grapes and people<br />
that make <strong>to</strong>day’s Lebanese <strong>wine</strong> culture<br />
The generic Lebanese stand at <strong>the</strong> LIWF has<br />
attracted new <strong>wine</strong>ries this year, keen <strong>to</strong> gain<br />
a foothold in <strong>the</strong> UK market. Lebanese <strong>wine</strong>s<br />
are gaining ground in <strong>the</strong> UK with exports up<br />
by 26% from 2010 <strong>to</strong> 2011 (source: Lebanese<br />
Government Cus<strong>to</strong>ms Figures).<br />
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Nine <strong>wine</strong>ries will be represented at this<br />
year’s Fair:<br />
● Batroun Mountains<br />
● Chateau Ka<br />
● Chataeau Kefraya<br />
● Chateau Ksara<br />
● Chateau St Thomas<br />
● Coteaux de Botrys<br />
● Domaine des Tourelles<br />
● IXSIR<br />
● Karam Winery<br />
We are really excited <strong>to</strong> be exhibiting at <strong>the</strong><br />
Fair again this year,” says Madeleine Waters<br />
who runs <strong>the</strong> Wines of Lebanon campaign<br />
in <strong>the</strong> UK. “Last year was about introducing<br />
people <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> concept of Lebanon as a <strong>wine</strong>producing<br />
country and we received a lot of<br />
interest. Over <strong>the</strong> last 12 months, we have<br />
run tastings and masterclasses throughout<br />
<strong>the</strong> UK <strong>to</strong> give <strong>the</strong> trade more insight in<strong>to</strong><br />
Lebanese <strong>wine</strong>s and <strong>the</strong> people behind <strong>the</strong>m.<br />
This year we want <strong>to</strong> encourage people <strong>to</strong><br />
take a closer look at Lebanon and <strong>the</strong> diverse<br />
range of <strong>wine</strong>s produces.”<br />
For more information about exhibi<strong>to</strong>rs and<br />
<strong>the</strong> seminar timetable please visit www.<br />
<strong>wine</strong>sfromlebanon.co.uk.<br />
For fur<strong>the</strong>r information:<br />
Madeleine Waters madeleine@cocopr.co.uk<br />
07778 702221<br />
<strong>2012</strong> Wine Faults Workshop<br />
REDUCTION – where have all <strong>the</strong> flavours<br />
gone?<br />
It’s often hard <strong>to</strong> put a<br />
finger on why a <strong>wine</strong><br />
loses it’s ‘zing’..... difficult<br />
<strong>to</strong> identify reductive<br />
aromas, <strong>the</strong> tell-tale<br />
sign that what’s in <strong>the</strong><br />
bottle has dulled. But what is ‘reduction? How<br />
is it caused? And how can you spot it – at<br />
different stages?<br />
These are questions that occupy <strong>the</strong> minds<br />
of <strong>the</strong> whole <strong>wine</strong> trade, from <strong>wine</strong> makers<br />
<strong>to</strong> retailers and sommeliers. So come along<br />
on Wednesday 23rd May <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> Wine Faults<br />
Workshop, conducted by well-known <strong>wine</strong><br />
scientist Pascal Cha<strong>to</strong>nnet, where he will<br />
examine <strong>the</strong> problem of reduction both<br />
scientifically – and practically with <strong>wine</strong>s in<br />
<strong>the</strong> glass.<br />
Sponsored by Amorim, <strong>the</strong> world’s largest<br />
cork producer, this Workshop is one of<br />
a regular series at successive London<br />
International Wine Fairs that takes a factual<br />
look at <strong>the</strong> various faults that can be found in<br />
<strong>wine</strong>. And <strong>the</strong> reasons <strong>the</strong>y occur.<br />
There will be two sessions this year at London<br />
International Wine Fair at ExCel, both held<br />
in South Gallery Room 13. The first runs from<br />
10.30am <strong>to</strong> 12 noon, and <strong>the</strong> second from 2.30<br />
<strong>to</strong> 4pm.<br />
Entry is free, but only by tickets issued<br />
in advance, as space is limited. To book<br />
your place, contact Fiona Campbell on<br />
fionaccampbell@b<strong>to</strong>penworld.com or<br />
telephone 01225 782095.<br />
Showcasing <strong>the</strong> very best of<br />
Slovenian <strong>wine</strong>making<br />
p&f <strong>wine</strong>ries at <strong>the</strong> LIWF – stand G71<br />
Awardwinning<br />
Slovenian <strong>wine</strong> producer, p&f <strong>wine</strong>ries, will be<br />
demonstrating just why Eastern European<br />
<strong>wine</strong>s are experiencing a revival at this year’s<br />
London International Wine Fair.<br />
With UK sales of Slovenian <strong>wine</strong> on <strong>the</strong><br />
increase, <strong>the</strong>re has never been a better time<br />
<strong>to</strong> sample <strong>the</strong> diversity of <strong>wine</strong>s that <strong>the</strong><br />
country has <strong>to</strong> offer. Visit p&f <strong>wine</strong>ries on<br />
stand G71 <strong>to</strong> see for yourself why Slovenia<br />
deserves its place on <strong>the</strong> <strong>international</strong> <strong>wine</strong><br />
map.<br />
Show highlights will include:<br />
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ARCHIVE WINE TASTING<br />
Weds 23 May – 10.30am (including breakfast)<br />
Imagine a 50-year-old archive cellar, hidden<br />
away in <strong>the</strong> lush green hills of Eastern<br />
Slovenia. A sacred place where great <strong>wine</strong>s<br />
lay <strong>to</strong> rest under a thin layer of dust. Since<br />
1959 p&f <strong>wine</strong>ries has been maturing its very<br />
best <strong>wine</strong>s in an archive cellar. <strong>2012</strong> marks <strong>the</strong><br />
official opening of this cellar and <strong>to</strong> celebrate,<br />
p&f <strong>wine</strong>ries will be hosting an exclusive<br />
on-stand tasting of some of <strong>the</strong>se rare and<br />
unique <strong>wine</strong>s. This is your chance <strong>to</strong> taste,<br />
among o<strong>the</strong>r vintages, a 1971 Pinot Blanc Late<br />
Harvest and a 1986 Welschriesling.<br />
To register your interest in this tasting<br />
please contact Jemma Thompson at Cube<br />
Communications on 020 8401 5501 or email<br />
jemma@cubecom.co.uk<br />
Provence <strong>wine</strong> shows its true colours<br />
Wines from three appellations, Côtes de<br />
Provence, Coteaux d’Aix-en-Provence and<br />
Coteaux Varois en Provence will be offered<br />
for a free tasting by Provence <strong>wine</strong>s at this<br />
year’s London International Wine <strong>fair</strong>.<br />
This is a great opportunity <strong>to</strong> sample some<br />
high-quality and versatile Provence rosé<br />
<strong>wine</strong>s, as well as red and white, and meet<br />
producers from Château Henri Bonnaud,<br />
Château Saint Pierre and Château La<br />
Mascaronne.<br />
For <strong>the</strong> first time Provence <strong>wine</strong>s will also<br />
be exhibiting rosé magnums, which are<br />
enjoying an increase in consumption.<br />
Also of interest <strong>to</strong> visi<strong>to</strong>rs will be <strong>the</strong> rosé<br />
colour scale which aims <strong>to</strong> help both<br />
Eclectic Wines is celebrating its<br />
10th anniversary<br />
Sarah Jane Evans MW will join us on <strong>the</strong><br />
stand (E10) on Wednesday and Thursday<br />
hosting two half hour Masterclasses at 2pm &<br />
2.30pm each day.<br />
“Understanding and De-mystifying Greek<br />
Wines’’. Leading <strong>wine</strong>makers Harry<br />
Hatzidakis, Apos<strong>to</strong>los Thymiopoulos and<br />
Theodore Moraitis, will be <strong>the</strong>re <strong>to</strong> assist and<br />
answer questions.<br />
We will be highlighting Greece’s “Treasure<br />
Trove” of indigenous varieties, from seven<br />
<strong>wine</strong>ries, alongside <strong>the</strong> new Waitrose rosé,<br />
“Phaedra’’, <strong>to</strong> be launched in June and <strong>the</strong> M&S<br />
Cuvee Prestige rosé newly on <strong>the</strong>ir shelves.<br />
9.30am – 1.30pm 1.45pm – 5.45pm<br />
Tuesday 22 May Château Henri Bonnaud Château Henri Bonnaud<br />
Wednesday 23 May Château La Mascaronne Château Saint Pierre<br />
Thursday 24 May Château Saint Pierre<br />
professionals<br />
and consumers<br />
<strong>to</strong> precisely<br />
describe <strong>the</strong><br />
colour of a<br />
rosé <strong>wine</strong>.<br />
Gooseberry,<br />
Peach,<br />
Grapefruit,<br />
Cantaloupe, Mango and Mandarin are <strong>the</strong><br />
six names that have been attributed <strong>to</strong><br />
<strong>the</strong> six colours which best represent those<br />
rose <strong>wine</strong>s from <strong>the</strong> region. This has been<br />
created by <strong>the</strong> Rosé Wine Experimentation<br />
and Research Centre in co-operation with<br />
<strong>the</strong> Provence Wine. It is useful not only for<br />
professionals looking <strong>to</strong> determine precise<br />
colour characteristics for <strong>the</strong>ir <strong>wine</strong>s, but<br />
also for many consumers who would like <strong>to</strong><br />
share <strong>the</strong>ir feelings about a <strong>wine</strong> <strong>the</strong>y’ve<br />
tasted by putting <strong>the</strong>ir thoughts in<strong>to</strong> words.<br />
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To assist with tasting Skinos has kindly<br />
provided <strong>the</strong>ir brand new and very original<br />
sparkling water.<br />
Contact Mary Pateras: eclectic<strong>wine</strong>s@aol.com<br />
The International Wine and Spirit<br />
Competition<br />
The International Wine and Spirit<br />
Competition (IWSC) was founded in 1969 and<br />
is <strong>the</strong> premier competition of its kind in <strong>the</strong><br />
world, promoting ‘<strong>the</strong> quality and excellence<br />
of <strong>the</strong> world’s best <strong>wine</strong>s, spirits and liqueurs’.<br />
The Competition receives entries from nearly<br />
90 countries worldwide. No matter where<br />
<strong>the</strong> entry originates, whe<strong>the</strong>r it is youthful or<br />
Event Speaker<br />
Tuesday 22 May 10.00 Nor<strong>the</strong>rn Hemisphere<br />
Results Release and with Award<br />
Winning Sparkling Wine<br />
Reception<br />
14.00 Unchillfiltered – Single Malts<br />
(<strong>the</strong> Natural Aroma and flavour)<br />
16.00 Lebanon – Land of Hope<br />
and Opportunity<br />
Wednesday 23 May 11.00 Wines from <strong>the</strong> twice<br />
crowned IWSC Wine Maker of<br />
<strong>the</strong> Year (McGuigan Wines)<br />
aged, it is judged according <strong>to</strong> its class and<br />
treated with respect and consideration.<br />
The IWSC has <strong>the</strong><br />
support of many of<br />
<strong>the</strong> world’s <strong>to</strong>p <strong>wine</strong><br />
and spirit producers,<br />
because it sets<br />
<strong>the</strong> <strong>international</strong><br />
benchmark for<br />
quality. The unique<br />
combination of detailed technical analysis<br />
and specialist judging panels means that<br />
gaining a Competition Award is an exceptional<br />
achievement. Winners are promoted<br />
<strong>international</strong>ly using a network of media<br />
partners including Wine Extra, Wine Showcase,<br />
Wein + Markt and <strong>the</strong> Drinks Business.<br />
Mauricio González-Gordon (<strong>2012</strong><br />
IWSC President)<br />
Ian MacMillan (Head of Distilleries<br />
& Master Blender at Burn Stewart<br />
Distillers)<br />
Tom Cannavan (Wine Writer and<br />
Broadcaster)<br />
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TBC<br />
14.00 Germany – Young and Wild Joachim Binz and Christine<br />
Parkinson (Hakkasan)<br />
16.00 South African Winners –<br />
Lynne Sherriff MW selects her<br />
<strong>to</strong>p <strong>wine</strong>s from <strong>the</strong> South African<br />
IWSC Awards<br />
Thursday 24 May 11.00 The Wines of Somontano<br />
(sponsored by Vinas del Vero)<br />
Lynne Sherriff MW<br />
Bernaldo Hualde (Vinas del Vero)<br />
14.00 Food and Wine Matching Ewan Lacey (from Channel 4’s<br />
Cookery School)<br />
16.00 Open Tasting of Gold Medal<br />
Winning Wines
14 Tu<strong>to</strong>red Tasting Sessions Over<br />
Three Days at LIWF <strong>2012</strong> – stand P75<br />
● Eleven WSET Level 4 Diploma Level 30<br />
minute tasting sessions over three days<br />
● Two Food & Wine Pairing Workshops (inc<br />
45 minute session in <strong>the</strong> LIWF Masterclass<br />
Theatre)<br />
Tuesday 22 May Wednesday 23 May Thursday 24 May<br />
12pm Blind Quality Tasting<br />
(white) with Michelle<br />
Cherutti-Kowal AIWS<br />
2pm Blind Quality Tasting (red)<br />
with Michelle Cherutti-<br />
Kowal AIWS<br />
3pm Blind Sparkling Tasting<br />
with An<strong>to</strong>ny Moss MW,<br />
AIWS<br />
4pm Blind Spirits Tasting<br />
with Michael Walpole<br />
5pm Blind Fortified Tasting<br />
with David Hunter AIWS<br />
The Wine Intelligence Sessions<br />
Wine Intelligence<br />
will be hosting three<br />
insightful and thoughtprovoking<br />
sessions<br />
on Wednesday 23rd<br />
May in South Gallery<br />
Room 7 that look at<br />
<strong>the</strong> challenges and<br />
opportunities for <strong>the</strong><br />
<strong>wine</strong> industry at a conceptual level.<br />
We will be tackling big <strong>to</strong>pics – how people<br />
choose, how loyalty is created and sustained,<br />
and how <strong>to</strong> predict future trends <strong>to</strong>day. The<br />
sessions <strong>the</strong>mselves will follow different<br />
<strong>the</strong>mes, and will not necessarily be <strong>the</strong><br />
classic “seminar” style.<br />
● One Specialist<br />
Royal Tokaji Tasting<br />
● 20 places per<br />
tasting session* –<br />
strictly first come<br />
first served basis!<br />
(*Masterclass Theatre, 3pm Wednesday 23rd<br />
May holds 75.)<br />
Blind Quality Tasting<br />
(white) with David Hunter<br />
AIWS<br />
Blind Quality Tasting (red)<br />
with David Hunter AIWS<br />
The New Food & Wine<br />
Pairing Workshop<br />
LIWF Masterclass Theatre<br />
not on stand P75<br />
with Karen Douglas AIWS<br />
Royal Tokaji Tasting<br />
with Chris Donaldson MW<br />
Blind Sparkling Tasting<br />
Test with An<strong>to</strong>ny Moss<br />
MW, AIWS<br />
The New Food & Wine<br />
Pairing with Russell Dent<br />
AIWS<br />
Blind Quality Tasting (red)<br />
with David Hunter AIWS<br />
Blind Sparkling Tasting<br />
with An<strong>to</strong>ny Moss MW,<br />
AIWS<br />
Blind Fortified Tasting<br />
with David Hunter AIWS<br />
At 5pm, Wine Intelligence will be hosting an<br />
invitation-only reception <strong>to</strong> celebrate our<br />
tenth anniversary and <strong>to</strong> announce more<br />
winners of <strong>the</strong> “Wine Intelligence 10 For 10<br />
Business Awards.”<br />
The session <strong>the</strong>mes will be as follows:<br />
● The Science of Choice in <strong>the</strong> Wine<br />
Category 11am-12pm<br />
● Building Brand Loyalty in Wine<br />
2.30pm-3.30pm<br />
● The Future of Wine in 60 Minutes<br />
4pm-5pm<br />
Reception for Wine Intelligence 10th<br />
Anniversary (invitation only): 5pm-6pm. For<br />
more information, please contact Stefanie<br />
Forster on Stefanie@<strong>wine</strong>intelligence.com<br />
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World’s largest <strong>wine</strong> competition<br />
offers you <strong>the</strong> opportunity <strong>to</strong> taste<br />
award winning <strong>wine</strong>s seeking UK<br />
distribution<br />
The Decanter<br />
World Wine<br />
Awards – <strong>the</strong><br />
world’s most<br />
trusted and<br />
prestigious <strong>wine</strong><br />
competition –<br />
invites you <strong>to</strong><br />
sample DWWAwinning<br />
<strong>wine</strong>s, all<br />
looking for UK representation, at this year’s<br />
Unsigned Talent Tasting.<br />
The aim of <strong>the</strong> DWWA Unsigned Talent<br />
Tasting is <strong>to</strong> shine a spotlight on <strong>the</strong>se<br />
fantastic <strong>wine</strong>s, all seeking UK distribution. It’s<br />
an opportunity for you <strong>to</strong> find out for yourself<br />
exactly why Decanter’s Regional Chairs and<br />
judges – all world-class tasting experts – were<br />
excited enough by <strong>the</strong>se <strong>wine</strong>s <strong>to</strong> award<br />
<strong>the</strong>m each a prestigious medal.<br />
Take <strong>the</strong> time out of your busy tasting<br />
schedule <strong>to</strong> discover DWWA-winning <strong>wine</strong>s <strong>to</strong><br />
add <strong>to</strong> your portfolio!<br />
The results of this year’s Decanter World Wine<br />
Awards will be exclusively unveiled on 22 May<br />
<strong>2012</strong>, on <strong>the</strong> Decanter Stand K10.<br />
For fur<strong>the</strong>r information or <strong>to</strong> receive an<br />
invitation <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> Unsigned Talent Tasting,<br />
please contact Emma Salter on +44 (0)<br />
203 148 4512 or email world<strong>wine</strong>awards@<br />
decanter.com<br />
Now in its fifth year, LIWF and TastingBuddy have firmly<br />
established The List as <strong>the</strong> world’s largest searchable <strong>wine</strong><br />
database used at any trade event.<br />
Thousands of visi<strong>to</strong>rs each year use The List <strong>to</strong> find specific <strong>wine</strong>s<br />
<strong>to</strong> match <strong>the</strong>ir specific business needs: plugging gaps in <strong>wine</strong> lists;<br />
increasing <strong>the</strong> number of lower alcohol <strong>wine</strong>s; responding <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />
growing demand for rosé; or simply sourcing that wonderful gem<br />
yet <strong>to</strong> be discovered.<br />
Faced with an ocean of <strong>wine</strong> – some 25,000 bottles – The List<br />
enables you <strong>to</strong> whittle down those thousands of <strong>wine</strong>s in<strong>to</strong> a<br />
concise, bespoke list that fits your needs. Most importantly it<br />
allows you <strong>to</strong> browse all those <strong>wine</strong>s in advance and decide which<br />
you want <strong>to</strong> taste at <strong>the</strong> Fair.<br />
You can search using a range of drop down search criteria,<br />
including: country; region; grape variety; price point; organic; ABV;<br />
style and closure. This means that if you are looking for, say, an<br />
£8.99 organic Sauvignon with a screwcap, you can create a search<br />
fitting <strong>the</strong>se criteria, and produce a personalised tasting trail which<br />
plots <strong>the</strong> location of each <strong>wine</strong> on <strong>the</strong> online interactive floorplan.<br />
The List is now live at www.<strong>london</strong><strong>wine</strong><strong>fair</strong>.com<br />
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The Wine Gang return <strong>to</strong> this year’s LIWF with an exciting new initiative<br />
– The Wine Gang Best in Show Selection. The Gang’s five members –<br />
respected <strong>wine</strong> writers Tom Cannavan, Jane Parkinson, Anthony Rose,<br />
Joanna Simon and David Williams – will be scouring <strong>the</strong> stands at ExCeL<br />
throughout <strong>the</strong> three days, tasting through 100s of <strong>wine</strong>s <strong>to</strong> uncover <strong>the</strong><br />
best – and best-value – <strong>wine</strong>s at <strong>the</strong> <strong>fair</strong>. You can see and taste <strong>the</strong> Gang’s<br />
selection when it is revealed on The Wine Gang stand H70 at 1pm on<br />
Thursday 24 May.<br />
The Wine Gang stand will also play host <strong>to</strong> a series of seminars during <strong>the</strong><br />
<strong>fair</strong>, focusing on two of <strong>the</strong> most talked-about concepts in <strong>to</strong>day’s <strong>wine</strong><br />
business – lower alcohol and minerality. Each of <strong>the</strong> four seminars will be<br />
hosted by a different member of The Wine Gang and will feature some of <strong>the</strong><br />
best <strong>wine</strong>s currently available on <strong>the</strong> UK market.<br />
Timings are: Lower Alcohol, 11am, 22 and 23 May; Minerality, 3pm, 22 and 23<br />
May.<br />
Throughout <strong>the</strong> <strong>fair</strong>, visi<strong>to</strong>rs <strong>to</strong> The Wine Gang stand will be able <strong>to</strong> take<br />
advantage of discounted trade subscriptions <strong>to</strong> The Wine Gang’s unique<br />
online newsletter with a seriously tempting 33% off regular rates. Published<br />
each month, <strong>the</strong> newsletter gives subscribers access <strong>to</strong> a no-holds-barred<br />
assessment of 200 <strong>wine</strong>s per month and <strong>the</strong>ir database of 10,000 <strong>wine</strong>s<br />
available in <strong>the</strong> UK.<br />
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LIWF Key Supporters<br />
The London International Wine Fair would like <strong>to</strong> thank <strong>the</strong> following companies for <strong>the</strong>ir<br />
exceptional support.<br />
Wines From Rioja<br />
Wines from Rioja is <strong>the</strong> UK marketing arm of The Rioja Regula<strong>to</strong>ry Council<br />
or Consejo Regulador de Rioja DOCa, <strong>the</strong> organisation responsible for<br />
<strong>the</strong> application and moni<strong>to</strong>ring of legislation relating <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> quality and<br />
standards of <strong>wine</strong>s produced in <strong>the</strong> region, promotion of <strong>the</strong> image of<br />
Rioja <strong>wine</strong>s and defence of interests of <strong>the</strong> sec<strong>to</strong>r.<br />
Visi<strong>to</strong>rs <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>fair</strong> are invited <strong>to</strong> taste <strong>the</strong> many different Riojas on offer on <strong>the</strong> Wines from<br />
Spain, Rioja Alavesa and La Rioja pavilions, as well as on numerous agents’ and importers’<br />
stands. Wines from Rioja will once again be sponsoring <strong>the</strong> Club Elite VIP meeting area, where<br />
some of <strong>the</strong> region’s world famous whites, reds and rosés will be available for Club Elite guests<br />
<strong>to</strong> sample.<br />
For more information please go <strong>to</strong> www.<strong>wine</strong>sfromrioja.co.uk, e-mail rioja@phippspr.co.uk or call<br />
020 7759 7400.<br />
Stand By Beaujolais<br />
“Beaujolais Wines”<br />
The “Stand by Beaujolais”, stand G40/2<br />
showcases <strong>wine</strong>s from all twelve Beaujolais<br />
appellations including Beaujolais, Beaujolais-<br />
Villages and <strong>the</strong> ten Crus. It presents an<br />
opportunity <strong>to</strong> taste high-quality and versatile<br />
Beaujolais <strong>wine</strong>s and meet some of <strong>the</strong> most talented and innovative producers who make<br />
<strong>the</strong>m.<br />
Beaujolais Wines will also host a series of seminars, presented by well-known <strong>wine</strong> experts,<br />
Charles Metcalfe, Sarah Jane Evans MW and Sally Eas<strong>to</strong>n MW, on its stand G40/2. The<br />
seminars will demonstrate how Beaujolais <strong>wine</strong>s have become outstanding in recent years by<br />
maintaining <strong>the</strong> best quality-price ratio possible.<br />
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Global Wine & Spirits<br />
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Global Wine & Spirits is <strong>the</strong> world’s leading <strong>wine</strong><br />
e-business network for buyers and sellers in <strong>the</strong> <strong>wine</strong> and<br />
spirits industry, with members in more than 90 countries.<br />
The aim of Global Wine & Spirits has always been <strong>to</strong> facilitate interaction and connectivity<br />
between <strong>wine</strong> professionals by helping <strong>wine</strong> producers <strong>to</strong> develop <strong>the</strong>ir export markets, and<br />
<strong>wine</strong> buyers <strong>to</strong> source efficiently and effectively.<br />
Our site allows <strong>the</strong>m <strong>to</strong> consolidate information, compare offers and access <strong>wine</strong> and spirits<br />
market information quickly and easily. Our services are free of charge for buyers. Our business<br />
model is subscription based ra<strong>the</strong>r than transactional, meaning that our members can develop<br />
contacts and business opportunities via GWS without having <strong>to</strong> worry about any commissions<br />
or transaction fees.<br />
Our popular publication, The Insider News, reaches 70,000 industry professionals every week.<br />
And with offices in Montréal, Canada and Shenzhen, China, we are ideally situated <strong>to</strong> help you<br />
<strong>to</strong> develop key <strong>international</strong> markets.<br />
For fur<strong>the</strong>r information, please visit www.global<strong>wine</strong>spirits.com<br />
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Getting <strong>to</strong> ExCEL London<br />
By Tube and DLR<br />
(Docklands Light Railway)<br />
The Jubilee Line is recommended as <strong>the</strong><br />
quickest route <strong>to</strong> ExCeL London. At Canning<br />
Town change <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> DLR (upstairs on platform<br />
3, direction Beck<strong>to</strong>n) for <strong>the</strong> quick two-s<strong>to</strong>p<br />
journey <strong>to</strong> Cus<strong>to</strong>m House for ExCeL station.<br />
Prince Regent station at <strong>the</strong> east end of<br />
ExCeL can also be used for <strong>the</strong> venue.<br />
ExCeL London is located in zone 3 and<br />
London Underground tickets are valid on <strong>the</strong><br />
DLR. It’s recommended that you purchase a<br />
return ticket or an All-Day Travelcard <strong>to</strong> avoid<br />
queuing on your journey home.<br />
When travelling from Bank on <strong>the</strong> DLR change<br />
at Westferry for a Beck<strong>to</strong>n bound train. When<br />
travelling from Lewisham take a Stratford<br />
train and change at Poplar for a Beck<strong>to</strong>n<br />
bound train. Alternatively take <strong>the</strong> first Bank<br />
train and change at Westferry. Trains from<br />
Tower Gateway go direct <strong>to</strong> Cus<strong>to</strong>m House<br />
for ExCeL.<br />
By Eurostar<br />
There is easy access <strong>to</strong> St Pancras<br />
International Station, <strong>the</strong> terminus for<br />
Channel Tunnel high-speed rail services, via<br />
Bank tube station. The journey between St<br />
Pancras International and ExCeL is under 30<br />
minutes. When travelling from Bank on <strong>the</strong><br />
DLR change at Westferry for a Beck<strong>to</strong>n bound<br />
train, alighting at Cus<strong>to</strong>m House for ExCeL.<br />
For fur<strong>the</strong>r information on Eurostar visit www.<br />
eurostar.com<br />
By Rail<br />
If you are travelling in<strong>to</strong> London via overground,<br />
from <strong>the</strong> south or south east please<br />
try <strong>to</strong> come via London Bridge or Waterloo<br />
and take <strong>the</strong> Jubilee line <strong>to</strong> Canning Town.<br />
If you are coming from <strong>the</strong> north and come<br />
in<strong>to</strong> Eus<strong>to</strong>n or St Pancras, take <strong>the</strong> nor<strong>the</strong>rn<br />
line <strong>to</strong> London Bridge and change <strong>to</strong> take <strong>the</strong><br />
Jubilee line <strong>to</strong> Canning Town. O<strong>the</strong>rwise take<br />
<strong>the</strong> Javelin Train from St Pancras <strong>to</strong> Stratford<br />
International and take <strong>the</strong> docklands light<br />
railway direct <strong>to</strong> Cus<strong>to</strong>m House for ExCeL.<br />
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By Road<br />
When driving <strong>to</strong> ExCeL London follow signs<br />
for Royal Docks, City Airport and ExCeL There<br />
is easy access <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> M25, M11, A406 and A13.<br />
For a map of ExCeL London’s location please<br />
visit www.streetmap.co.uk and search for<br />
ExCeL London by postcode – E16 1XL.<br />
ExCeL London offers car-parking facilities<br />
for over 3,700 cars. It is recommended that<br />
you pay for your parking before leaving <strong>the</strong><br />
centre at one of <strong>the</strong> many pay points located<br />
in <strong>the</strong> Boulevard. ExCeL London is not located<br />
in <strong>the</strong> Congestion Charge zone.<br />
By Air<br />
London City Airport (LCY) is located just five<br />
minutes away, and offers over 200 flights<br />
a day and providing access <strong>to</strong> over 35<br />
European city destinations, and New York.<br />
The DLR extension now links ExCeL London<br />
with London City Airport (change at Canning<br />
Town for <strong>the</strong> 2-s<strong>to</strong>p DLR journey <strong>to</strong> Cus<strong>to</strong>m<br />
House for ExCeL London. There are frequent<br />
shuttle buses from Canary Wharf and<br />
Canning Town <strong>to</strong> and from <strong>the</strong> airport. For<br />
fur<strong>the</strong>r information please visit<br />
www.<strong>london</strong>cityairport.com<br />
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