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SUMMARY:Let's talk about... Naturally Bordeaux
DESCRIPTION:Let’s talk about… Naturally Bordeaux \nNaturally Bordeaux is a group of three organic winemakers from Bordeaux\, Château Fourcas Hosten\, Château Jean Faure and Château de La Dauphine\, who are focussed on developing sustainable winemaking. More details to follow.
URL:https://www.circleofwinewriters.org/event/lets-talk-about-naturally-bordeaux/
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SUMMARY:Trip to Champagne region
DESCRIPTION:Join Crurated for a special trip for only 10 lucky guests to the Champagne region with visits to top estates. Attendees will also dine at family maisons and exclusive restaurants and meet producers that include Mathieu Roland-Billecart\, CEO of Billecart-Salmon\, Frédéric Rouzaud\, owner of Louis Roederer\, Alexandre Chartogne of Chartogne-Taillet\, Raphaël Bérêche of Bérêche et Fils\, Rodolphe Péters of Pierre Péters. Luxury accommodations will be provided by Residence Eisenhower. \nPlease contact the organisers for availability\, they will reserve up to two places at each event for the press and therefore they are subject to availability. \n  \n 
URL:https://www.circleofwinewriters.org/event/trip-to-champagne-region/
ORGANIZER;CN="Crurated Ltd":MAILTO:michaelvolpatt@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Tim Atkin’s 2023 Chile Report - masterclass & tasting
DESCRIPTION:“Researching this report – my seventh – was more pleasurable than ever. I’ve had a front row seat to witness the changes of the last decade\, and I couldn’t be happier about what has happened. After all\, I was the person who described Chile as the “Volvo of the wine industry”\, a justified comment that it took me a long time to live down”. Tim Atkin MW – April 2023 \nTim Atkin MW dedicated just over three weeks during December 2022 in Chile to compile his seventh Chilean Special Report\, his most comprehensive to date\, where he discovered new wineries and wines\, as well as tasting new releases. \nWines of Chile invite you to attend a masterclass featuring a selection of wines that received accolades from Tim’s 2023 Podium. Each winemaker will join the masterclass (via Zoom) and discuss with Tim their wines\, giving a fascinating and anecdotal update from Chile. \nTimings: Tasting opens:  14:00 – 17:30 pm\nMasterclass: 15:00 – 16:30pm \nTo compliment the masterclass\, there is a free pour tasting of wines that Tim awarded 90 or more points to\, the tasting line-up includes:\n•	Wineries that are seeking representation in the market\n•	Wineries of all sizes – boutique to large production\n•	Ancestral\, single varietals and blends\n•	A fortified wine made from Grenache & Monastrell\n•	A chardonnay-based blend made from vintages between 2017 and 2020 \nYou can register your attendance to the tasting or to both the masterclass and tasting via the following link: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/619018680537 \nPlease let Wines of Chile know if you need any further information on the above event (info@winesofchile.org.uk) \nTo purchase Tim’s report:  https://timatkin.com/product/2023-chile-special-report/ \nPlease note that this event is only open to bona fide members of the trade and press (your trade credentials may be requested).
URL:https://www.circleofwinewriters.org/event/tim-atkins-2023-chile-report-masterclass-tasting/
LOCATION:ASIA House\, 63 New Cavendish Street\, London\, W1G 7LP
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wines of Chile":MAILTO:info@winesofchile.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230602T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230602T150000
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SUMMARY:Let's talk about... The alternatives to glass bottles
DESCRIPTION:Friday 2nd June\, 2-3 pm BST [Image – Cramel Recas – PET wine bottle trial] \nWe have secured presenters who have first-hand experience of the effectiveness of alternatives to glass.  They include Philip Cox on Recas winery’s innovative PET bottle and Nick Taylor of Laithwaites on paper bottles\, who will be joined by a speaker on cans.  Are they sustainable alternatives?  This is one of the many questions you may have. Please join us. More details to follow. \n 
URL:https://www.circleofwinewriters.org/event/lets-talk-about-the-alternatives-to-glass-bottles/
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SUMMARY:Circle of Wine Writers Annual General Meeting (AGM)
DESCRIPTION:Do join us\, online\, for our AGM when you will get the chance to meet your Committee members and ask any questions that you have.  We will run through key features of 2022 and then look at plans for 2023 and beyond.  The papers have been emailed so watch out for them in your inbox.  These will include the financials for 2022\, the budget for 2023 and also the voting papers incase you cannot make it.  We do hope you can attend and also join us at the end to share a toast. \nMembers are invited to stay on for an informal chat afterwards and to share a toast. \nPlease note the timing of 4pm (BST). \nZoom link will be emailed in advance. \n  \n 
URL:https://www.circleofwinewriters.org/event/circle-of-wine-writers-annual-general-meeting-agm/
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SUMMARY:Let's talk about... The diversity of the terroir of the Lebanese Mountains
DESCRIPTION:Let’s talk about… The diversity of the terroir of the Lebanese Mountains\, with Gabi Rivero and Jad El Esta  \nJoin our presenters from leading new-wave producer Ixsir to explore the ancient and modern story of wine in Lebanon’s exceptional terroir\, where vineyards rising to 1\,800 metres are among the highest in the northern hemisphere. \nAs they highlight the country’s 5\,000-year vinous history\, Gabi\, winemaker and co-founder\, and Jad\, CEO\, will explain how Ixsir has undertaken detailed studies of historic vineyard sites across Lebanon and has focused on replanting the best with appropriate grape varieties as well as exploiting existing old vines. It is the complex\, multi-faceted terroir\, they say\, that decides which wines the company makes. \nThis should be a fascinating insight into the latest approaches in a country re-emerging as an important wine producer. \nTo learn more please log in on Friday 19th May at 2pm BST. The session\, including Q&As\, will last for approximately one hour. To join\, follow the link below. Guests will be very welcome\, but please let Andrea know their names. \nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/82787672318?pwd=VGJaalFwSmhGaUliL3lsVEZ6TitCQT09 \nMeeting ID: 827 8767 2318\nPasscode: 641503
URL:https://www.circleofwinewriters.org/event/lets-talk-about-the-wines-of-ixsir-lebanon/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230517T190000
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SUMMARY:Domaine Pierre Girardin Dinner\, New York
DESCRIPTION:Crurated will host an unforgettable evening of fine dining and exceptional wines at Legacy Records in New York City. The team\, along with the winemaker Pierre-Vincent Girardin\, will be serving a variety of wines from Domaine Pierre Girardin all in Magnum size; including Meursault Les Narvaux 2021\, Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru 2021\, Pommard 1er Cru Les Rugiens Bas 2021\, Vosne-Romanée 2020\, Échezeaux Grand Cru 2019\, Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Pucelles 2018\, and Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru 2020. Participation in this exclusive event is for paying members and by invite only. \nPlease contact the organisers for availability\, they will reserve up to two seats at each event for the press and therefore they are subject to availability. \nAlso\, timings are approximate. \n 
URL:https://www.circleofwinewriters.org/event/domaine-pierre-girardin-dinner-new-york/
LOCATION:Legacy Records\, New York\, 517 W 38th St\, New York\, NY 10018\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Crurated Ltd":MAILTO:michaelvolpatt@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230505T140000
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SUMMARY:Let's talk about... Wine lexicons & vocabularies – increasing diversity
DESCRIPTION:Let’s talk about… Wine lexicons & vocabularies – increasing diversity with Meg Maker \nWe do you hope you join us and please watch this space for more details which will be posted when we have them. \n 
URL:https://www.circleofwinewriters.org/event/copy-of-lets-talk-about-wine-lexicons-vocabularies-increasing-diversity/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230428T140000
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SUMMARY:Let's talk about... Tenuta di Arceno with Lawrence Cronin and Pepe Schib Graciano
DESCRIPTION:Let’s talk about… Tenuta di Arceno with Lawrence Cronin and Pepe Schib Graciano \nWe do you hope you join us and please watch this space for more details which will be posted when we have them. \n 
URL:https://www.circleofwinewriters.org/event/lets-talk-about-tenuta-di-arceno-with-lawrence-cronin-and-pepe-schib-graciano/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230425T100000
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SUMMARY:Lets Taste..... The biological ageing of sherry\, with Bodegas Hidalgo-la-Gitana
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to the Circle’s third Let’s taste… of 2023 \nWidely regarded as the definitive manzanilla house\, Bodegas Hidalgo la Gitana was established in the coastal Andalusian town of Sanlúcar de Barrameda by the Hidalgo family in the late 18th century and is one of the few remaining family-owned bodegas.\nThe tasting will be led by Fermín Hidalgo\, one of the eighth generation running the sherry house\, and will include six samples of different sherry styles\, to understand their biological ageing. \nFermín Hidalgo will explore what makes sherry so special and versatile\, sharing knowledge passed down over generations\, taking you through the history\, the unique production processes to create the individual sherry styles\, the power of oxidation\, the mysteries of the flor\, the art of the solera and the influence of the area around the beautiful town of Sanlucar de Barrameda. \nThe sherries to be tasted will be:\nLas 30 del Cuadrado\nLa Gitana\nLa Gitana En Rama\nPasada Pastrana Manzanilla\nAmontillado Napoleon\nPalo Cortado Wellington VOS \nAs with our previous ‘Let’s taste…’ seminars there will be a minimal charge of £10 to each CWW member wishing to take part with samples (£15 to non-members) to cover our administrative costs. For UK-based members 20 sample packs are available; unfortunately samples cannot be sent outside the UK. \nFull details will be sent out by email. \nZoom Meeting link details to follow.
URL:https://www.circleofwinewriters.org/event/lets-taste-the-biological-ageing-of-sherry-with-bodegas-hidalgo-la-gitana/
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SUMMARY:Let's talk about... Terroir and technology - A Guarantee of Origin\, with Alastair Maling MW
DESCRIPTION:Let’s talk about… Terroir and technology – A Guarantee of Origin\, with Alastair Maling MW \nPlease note early-morning timing\nJoin Alastair Maling MW\, from Oritain\, to explore how forensically verified technology can guarantee the origin of a wine down to vineyard parcels that may only be a hundred metres apart.  This tecnhology also plays a role in verifying the origin of wines at any time in their life or at any point in the supply chain. \nAlastair\, one of the first Masters of Wine in New Zealand\, will be well known to many members for his former head winemaker roles at Villa Maria Estate and Foley Wines. As part of his current winemaking consulting business he is an advisor to Oritain\, a company specialising in traceability\, authenticity and provenance. \nLearn from him what it might mean for the world of wine when Terroir meets Technology. For an introduction to what’s to come\, see www.oritain.com \nTo hear about this remarkable development please log in on Friday 14th April at 9.30am BST (this timing is necessary as Alastair will be presenting from New Zealand). The session\, including Q&As\, will last for approximately one hour. To join\, follow the link below. Guests will be very welcome\, but please let Andrea know their names. \nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/84926467025?pwd=WmdsZDQrT3FzK28xT244V1hGTE5lZz09 \nMeeting ID: 849 2646 7025\nPasscode: 503975
URL:https://www.circleofwinewriters.org/event/lets-talk-about-terroir-and-technology-a-guarantee-of-origin-with-alastair-maling-mw/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Circle of Wine Writers":MAILTO:administrator@circleofwinewriters.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230322T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230322T160000
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SUMMARY:New South Wales Wine Trade Tasting - "The Birthplace of Australian Wine"
DESCRIPTION:52 wines\, 13 exciting producers and 6 regions.  \nFrom the rogue to the refined\, the old to the new\, the cool climate to maritime\, taste through the wine regions of NSW. Producers already in market and others seeking distribution.  \nRegional masterclasses on the Hunter Valley\, the Orange region and ‘The Path Less Trodden’ – producers experimenting with new varieties & styles.  \nMasterclass seats limited.   \n11.00-11.40am Masterclass 1: ‘The Path Less Trodden’\nSome NSW wine regions recently started to turn heads. These new areas are early in their journey and still experimenting with grape varieties and wine styles to find their true calling. \n1pm-1.40pm Masterclass 2: ‘Hunter Valley Semillon & Chardonnay’\nHunter Valley Semillon is otherworldly and unquestionably unique. Grown on the alluvial flats surrounding the Hunter River\, Semillon from this region is almost unfathomably ageworthy. \n3.15-3.55pm Masterclass 3: ‘Hunter Valley Shiraz’\nA place where the soil dates back 280 million years\, and the Shiraz vines are among the oldest on the planet. There’s a personality to the famously silken Hunter Valley Shiraz. \nStrictly trade and press. You’re welcome to share details with trade & press colleagues. \nPlease register on: https://form.jotform.com/EvivaComm/22-march-2023-nsw-uk-trade-tasting
URL:https://www.circleofwinewriters.org/event/new-south-wales-wine-trade-tasting/
LOCATION:67\, Pall Mall\, St James’s Room\, London\, SW1Y 5ES
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ORGANIZER;CN="Eviva Communications":MAILTO:emma@eviva.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230317T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230317T150000
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SUMMARY:Let's talk about... The science of wine preservation\, with Greg Lambrecht of Coravin
DESCRIPTION:Let’s talk about… The science of wine preservation\, with Greg Lambrecht\, inventor and founder of Coravin \nFriday 17th March at 2pm GMT\nThis discussion will range through the factors impacting wine preservation\, including production methods\, storage\, filling and sealing\, shipping\, storing and serving. Coravin is the innovative preservation system that uses a non-coring needle to pass through the cork while it’s still in the bottle\, allowing small amounts of wine to be poured without damage to what remains – an invaluable aid particularly for wine professionals needing to taste multiple wines. \nAs the inventor and founder of Coravin\, Greg will focus in depth on preservation techniques. He is uniquely placed to explain the technology\, the result of a convergence of his passion for wine with engineering degrees and a successful career in medical technologies. \nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/86736909085?pwd=RzlDd3AxMzlZbTk5ODlvdjQva3Bzdz09 \nMeeting ID: 867 3690 9085\nPasscode: 343425
URL:https://www.circleofwinewriters.org/event/lets-talk-about-the-science-of-wine-preservation-with-greg-lambrecht-of-coravin/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Circle of Wine Writers":MAILTO:administrator@circleofwinewriters.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230313T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230313T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T204523
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SUMMARY:Wines from Spain Annual Tasting
DESCRIPTION:Leeds – Monday 13 March\, 11am – 5pm\, Ibérica Restaurant\nIf you are based in Yorkshire or the north of England\, a special Wines from Spain tasting event will be held in Leeds on 13 March 2023. Ibérica restaurant will provide the perfect setting for a discovery tasting featuring exciting flights\, themed tastings and expert-led masterclasses. \nRegistration will open in January. \nFor more information please email: winesfromspain@otaria.co.uk \nDigital webinars running in February and March will provide insights into the Spanish wine category. These online sessions will be free for the UK trade and press to access. \n\n 
URL:https://www.circleofwinewriters.org/event/wines-from-spain-annual-tasting-2/
LOCATION:Ibérica Restaurant\, Hepper House\, 17a E Parade\, Leeds\, LS1 2BH
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ORGANIZER;CN="Otaria Communications":MAILTO:celine@otaria.co.uk
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230312
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230314
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CREATED:20230227T114450Z
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SUMMARY:RAW WINE Paris
DESCRIPTION:RAW WINE is holding a two day wine fair in Paris\, for the first time\, this March with 156 natural wine growers in attendance. RAW WINE represents the world’s largest global network of low-intervention organic\, biodynamic and natural wines\, their growers & makers\, and this will mark their 31st in-person fair. \n“RAW WINE is a celebration of some of the best wine talent in the world\,” says organiser Isabelle Legeron MW. “Our growers all produce natural\, or low-intervention organic and biodynamic wines\, all with few\, if any additives in the cellar. They are pure\, kind to the planet\, and probably better for your health. RAW WINE advocates transparency — it is about truth\, authenticity and frank wine talking\, but most of all it’s about showcasing really good\, terroir-driven wine.” \nFor more information and tickets visit: https://www.rawwine.com/fairs/paris-2023 \nIf you wish to attend please email email paola@rawwine.com to be issued with a press pass.
URL:https://www.circleofwinewriters.org/event/raw-wine-paris/
LOCATION:Espace Clacquesin\, 18 avenue du Maréchal Leclerc\, 92240 Malakoff\, Paris
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ORGANIZER;CN="RAW WINE":MAILTO:paola@rawwine.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230307T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230307T163000
DTSTAMP:20260405T204523
CREATED:20230227T125805Z
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SUMMARY:The first UK trade tasting & masterclass of wines from Denomination of Origin Toro
DESCRIPTION:The first UK trade tasting & masterclass of wines from Denomination of Origin Toro – where native grape variety Tinta de Toro stands out. \nSpain is one of today’s most exciting winemaking countries and Toro is at the forefront of innovation. \nToro is famed for its inky black\, richly textured red wines made from the native Tinta de Toro grape variety – a unique expression of Tempranillo from an exciting region. \nTop Toro producers create outstanding wines; full-bodied\, structured and with enormous ageing potential\, from this unique terroir. And they will be coming together for the first time in the UK to show their very best wines. \nJoin us to discover these wonderful wines\, taken by Christopher Columbus on his voyage of discovery to the Americas. \nDO Toro First Showcase Tasting \nTwenty outstanding wine producers will be showing their very best wines\, a variety of styles from DO Toro’s diverse geographical sub zones – the Tierra del Vino\, Valle del Guareña\, Tierra de Toro and Tierra del Pan & Tierra de Campos. \nTaste some fabulous wines matched with great food from the region. Sarah Jane Evans MW will lead a tasting on award-winning wines from DO Toro – the very best wines tasted never before in the UK in a DO Toro Masterclass* \nRegister here: D.O. Toro UK Trade Tasting & Masterclass Tickets\, Tue 7 Mar 2023 at 10:30 | Eventbrite \n*Right of admission reserved
URL:https://www.circleofwinewriters.org/event/the-first-uk-trade-tasting-masterclass-of-wines-from-denomination-of-origin-toro/
LOCATION:1 Great George St\, London\, SW1P 3AA
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bespoke Drinks Media":MAILTO:charlotte@bespokedrinksmedia.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230303T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230303T150000
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SUMMARY:Let’s talk about Wines of Georgia with Sarah Abbott MW
DESCRIPTION:The wines of Georgia have been a source of interest to our members for a number of years. Join Sarah who will be providing an update on the latest developments and key producers.
URL:https://www.circleofwinewriters.org/event/lets-talk-about-wines-of-georgia-with-sarah-abbott-mw/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230228T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230228T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T204523
CREATED:20230105T115148Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230106T110947Z
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SUMMARY:Wines from Spain Annual Tasting
DESCRIPTION:Wines from Spain’s flagship annual tasting returns to Lindley Hall\, London\, on 28 February 2023. This is a rare opportunity to meet producers from across Spain’s 70 DOs\, discover new talent\, taste the latest UK releases or join a Spanish wine masterclass. \nRegistration will open in January. \nFor more information please email: winesfromspain@otaria.co.uk \nDigital webinars running in February and March will provide insights into the Spanish wine category. These online sessions will be free for the UK trade and press to access. \n\n 
URL:https://www.circleofwinewriters.org/event/wines-from-spain-annual-tasting/
LOCATION:Lindley Hall\, Royal Horticultural Halls\, Elverton Street\, London\, SW1P 2QW
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ORGANIZER;CN="Otaria Communications":MAILTO:celine@otaria.co.uk
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230227
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230302
DTSTAMP:20260405T204523
CREATED:20221223T120044Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221223T123157Z
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SUMMARY:VINS D’ALSACE LAUNCH 2ND EDITION OF  THE MILLÉSIMES ALSACE DIGITASTING®
DESCRIPTION:Vins d’Alsace launch the 2nd edition of the Millésimes Alsace Digitasting®  following the successful 2021 world premiere. \nTrade show exclusively for professionals. \nTo register free of charge for the trade show (27TH\, 28TH FEBRUARY AND 1ST MARCH 2023) or to order your tasting boxes from now until 9 January 2023 please follow the following link:  www.millesimes-alsace.com \n  \n 
URL:https://www.circleofwinewriters.org/event/vins-dalsace-launch-2nd-edition-of-the-millesimes-alsace-digitasting/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Emma Wellings PR":MAILTO:emma@ew-pr.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230223T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230223T110000
DTSTAMP:20260405T204523
CREATED:20221223T112147Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221223T112147Z
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SUMMARY:Let’s taste wines from the House of Pasqua – an immersion in unconventional & award-winning winemaking
DESCRIPTION:Please note to join us on a Thursday this week: \nJoin third-generation family member of the unconventional winery Pasqua Vigneti e Cantine\, Cecilia Pasqua\, as she takes you on a personal guide through their refreshingly bold and daring range of award-winning wines. Full details to follow. \n 
URL:https://www.circleofwinewriters.org/event/lets-taste-wines-from-the-house-of-pasqua-an-immersion-in-unconventional-award-winning-winemaking/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230220T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230220T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T204523
CREATED:20230106T122840Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230106T122840Z
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SUMMARY:Wines of Hungary UK returns with Furmint February 5.0
DESCRIPTION:Wines of Hungary UK’s Furmint February tasting is back in 2023 for its fifth iteration. Around 150 Furmint wines will be available to taste on Monday 20th February at Vintners’ Hall\, London EC4V. \nThis year’s event will feature a pre-release snapshot of the dry wines from the fantastic 2021 vintage – a world première of this new vintage from Hungary. Some pre-release Aszú wines will also be on show. \nThe event will continue to build the story of Tokaj’s historic vineyard classification\, which remains relevant today\, with a range of single vineyard and cru expressions of Furmint from this historic landscape. \nFurmint continues its march as the ‘grape to watch’ for fabulous sweet wines and amazing food-friendly dry wines. With over 30 producers presenting over 150 wines\, this is a great chance for the UK trade and press to explore this grape in more depth than ever before. \nAttendees can also sign up for two masterclasses\, led by Caroline Gilby MW: \n–          11.30am – New Vintage Showcase 2021 \n–          2.00pm – Connecting with Place: The Single Vineyard Story \nCaroline Gilby MW says\, “Once winemaking is good\, then place is the next step forward in adding credibility to the story of a grape\, and the wine regions where it is grown. Identifying the best sites\, down to parcels within a cru location\, is a strong direction for Tokaj and other regions who grow Furmint. Hungary’s complex volcanic soils are finding their voice through winemakers who are identifying their very best micro-locations.” \nRegister for the tasting via Eventbrite HERE \nTo sign up for a masterclass\, RSVP to susannah@randr.co.uk \n 
URL:https://www.circleofwinewriters.org/event/wines-of-hungary-uk-returns-with-furmint-february-5-0/
LOCATION:Vintners’ Hall\, 68 Upper Thames St.\, London\, EC4V 3BG
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ORGANIZER;CN="R&R Teamwork":MAILTO:eleanor@randr.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230217T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230217T150000
DTSTAMP:20260405T204523
CREATED:20221223T111923Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221223T113049Z
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SUMMARY:Let’s talk about current affairs in Saint-Emilion with Tim Hartley (a Saint-Emilion Jurade Chancellor for North England)
DESCRIPTION:Tim‘s emphasis will undoubtedly be on the Classification system and will also touch on other developments over recent years include ever increasing land prices and the effect of those on what has always been an essentially family based area. \n 
URL:https://www.circleofwinewriters.org/event/lets-talk-about-current-affairs-in-saint-emilion-with-tim-hartley-a-saint-emilion-jurade-chancellor-for-north-england/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230203T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230203T150000
DTSTAMP:20260405T204523
CREATED:20221223T111542Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221223T111542Z
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SUMMARY:Let’s talk about Prosecco Superiore DOCG from the UNESCO hills of Conegliano Valdobbiadene with Sarah Abbott MW
DESCRIPTION:details to follow
URL:https://www.circleofwinewriters.org/event/lets-talk-about-prosecco-superiore-docg-from-the-unesco-hills-of-conegliano-valdobbiadene-with-sarah-abbott-mw/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230127T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230127T150000
DTSTAMP:20260405T204523
CREATED:20221223T110545Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221223T110545Z
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SUMMARY:Let’s talk about Survivor Wines
DESCRIPTION:Friday 27 January – 2.00pm (GMT) Pierre Wahl\, cellar master of Survivor Wines\, South Africa. His wines epitomise his country’s heritage and the talk will be an appropriate follow-up to the previous week’s presentation. “This is what makes Survivor Wines so special\, we get to choose distinctive grapes from the most expressive terroirs from several of South Africa’s best wine-producing regions\,” says Pierre. \n 
URL:https://www.circleofwinewriters.org/event/lets-talk-about-survivor-wines/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230125T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230125T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T204523
CREATED:20221221T120806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230106T123746Z
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SUMMARY:34th annual Louis Latour Agencies Tasting
DESCRIPTION:This year’s masterclasses (limited places) \n11am: Vidal-Fleury Masterclass with Antoine Dupré\nMeet Antoine Dupré on his first visit to the UK as Vidal-Fleury’s new winemaker for a tasting tour of the Rhône Valley and a look at the 2021 vintage. Antoine will discuss his working philosophy and highlight developments to the range and Vidal-Fleury’s wine style since he took over. \n2pm: Cognac Frapin Masterclass with Thomas Soret\nThomas will be joined by tea specialist Jameel Lalani founder of Lalani & Co in a talk and tasting which pairs Frapin’s single estate cognacs with teas from the Huang family garden in Taiwan. They will explore the similarities in philosophy\, production and history of these two iconic drinks. \nStill wines: Louis Latour\, Simonnet-Febvre\, Vidal-Fleury\, Michel Redde\, Château Sainte Roseline\, Château des Demoiselles\, Banfi\, Morgenhof Estate\, Isonto\, McHenry Hohnen\, Wakefield Wines\, Pyramid Valley\, Smith & Sheth\, Smith & Co and Viu Manent.\nSparkling wines & spirits: Champagne Gosset\, Simonnet-Febvre\, Cognac Frapin and Cobalte Vodka. \nRegister at\nhttps://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/34th-annual-louis-latour-agencies-tasting-tickets-471191896647 \nThe closest stations are Farringdon\, City Thameslink\, Barbican\, St Pauls.\nFurther information: marketing@louislatour.co.uk
URL:https://www.circleofwinewriters.org/event/34th-annual-louis-latour-agencies-tasting/
LOCATION:The Haberdashers’ Hall\, 18 W Smithfield\, London\, EC1A 9HQ
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ORGANIZER;CN="Louis Latour Agencies":MAILTO:marketing@louislatour.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230120T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230120T150000
DTSTAMP:20260405T204523
CREATED:20221223T110951Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221223T110951Z
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SUMMARY:Let’s talk about Old Vines: Why Now Is Their Time
DESCRIPTION:The Old Vine Conference is galvanising a global movement to nurture and value great old vines and their wines. Alun Griffiths MW will share his insight on old vines and why now is their time\, he will update us on the traction this global movement its making around the world and the work that the non-profit he co-founded with fellow Master of Wine\, Sarah Abbott\, and Leo Austin is doing to contribute towards the socio-economical viability of creating an old vine category. Alun will be joined by The Old Vine Conference Regional Ambassadors and Circle members Michèle Shah and Amanda Barnes who will share the value\, the threats\, inspiring projects and opportunities held for old vines in their specialist regions of Italy and South America.
URL:https://www.circleofwinewriters.org/event/lets-talk-about-old-vines-why-now-is-their-time/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221214T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221214T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T204523
CREATED:20221128T112810Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221128T112810Z
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SUMMARY:Whisky Cask Investment: Building Wealth Through Whisky Casks - book launch
DESCRIPTION:Spink & Braeburn Whisky are proud to celebrate their first co-publication\, authored by Fiona Rintoul\, and with photography by Konrad Borkowski. Join us for a whisky tasting\, chance to meet the author\, and learn more about the captivating world of whisky cask investment.
URL:https://www.circleofwinewriters.org/event/whisky-cask-investment-building-wealth-through-whisky-casks-book-launch/
LOCATION:Spink\, 69\, Southampton Row\, London\, WC1B 4ET\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="dekanta":MAILTO:miriam@dekanta.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221122T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221122T153000
DTSTAMP:20260405T204523
CREATED:20221108T095344Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221108T095405Z
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SUMMARY:Antiche Terre\, Venete tasting - 22 November 2022
DESCRIPTION:ANTICHE TERRE VENETE\ninvites you to discover its range of wines\, featuring Valpolicella\, Valpolicella Ripasso and Amarone \nSituated in the Valpantena\, undiscovered jewel in the Valpolicella Classico region\, the wines showcase a respect for tradition along with state of the art winemaking. \nHosted By : Head Winemaker\, Davide Degani  \nDate: Tuesday 22nd November 2022\nLocation : St James Room\, 67 Pall Mall\, London W1 \nTiming: Drop in Tasting – Noon til 3.30pm\,\nSeated Masterclass 1pm-2pm \nRSVP by return to kate@aswinesolutions.com \nMore about Antiche Terre Venete: www.anticheterrevenete.it/en/ \nIf you would like to attend – please let me know. \nKind regards \nKate \nKate Sweet – Director\nAS Wine Solutions\nM: +44 7939 582151\nE: kate@aswinesolutions.com
URL:https://www.circleofwinewriters.org/event/antiche-terre-venete-tasting-22-november-2022/
LOCATION:China Exchange\, 32A Gerrard Street\, London\, W1D 6JA
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ORGANIZER;CN="AS Wine Solutions":MAILTO:kate@aswinesolutions.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221121T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221121T220000
DTSTAMP:20260405T204523
CREATED:20221020T085221Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221020T085221Z
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SUMMARY:Hospices de Beaune Events - + invitation to dinner - 21 November
DESCRIPTION:Crurated are delighted to announce their annual series of events during the Hospices de Beaune week! \nThey have room for a few journalists on November 21st for a dinner with Domaine Pierre Girardin and Champagne Chartogne Taillet. More details are below and the event is taking place at Chateau de Puligny-Montrachet. \nThe event\, wines\, and dinner are covered by Crurated. Travel and overnight stay is not covered. If this is of interest please contact Michael Volpatt directly on email: michaelvolpatt@gmail.com. They have two seats available at this point. \nMessage from Crurated:\nJoin us in Burgundy at the beautiful Château de Puligny-Montrachet to enjoy and share remarkable wines with producers\, connoisseurs and wine-geeks from all over the world! \nDomaine Pierre Girardin & Champagne Chartogne Taillet – 21 November 2022\nPierre Vincent Girardin (Domaine Pierre Girardin)\nThe 23-year-old Pierre Vincent Girardin today runs one of Burgundy’s most modern wineries and the wines speak for themselves – precise\, bright and with a reductive signature\, they represent the stylistic direction the producer has chosen. No other young generation winemaker in Meursault or even Côte de Beaune is making more noise than Pierre Girardin. Portfolio\, combined of domaine holdings and négociant operation\, is jaw-dropping with some of Burgundy’s most storied appellations.\nAlexandre Chartogne (Champagne Chartogne-Taillet)\nThe ascent of Chartogne-Taillet continues. Inspired by his mentor Anselme Selosse\, Alexandre Chartogne makes a number of extremely compelling and sought-after single-parcel bottlings. Obsessed with exploration of Merfy’s soil and its surrounding climats\, a small village where the domaine can be found\, Chartogne-Taillet has soared to new heights under the supervision of this determined and hardworking young generation winemaker. Chartogne now also crafts champagne from Avize Grand Cru.
URL:https://www.circleofwinewriters.org/event/hospices-de-beaune-events-invitation-to-dinner-21-november/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Crurated Ltd":MAILTO:michaelvolpatt@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221117T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221117T110000
DTSTAMP:20260405T204523
CREATED:20220907T113012Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220907T113012Z
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SUMMARY:CWW - Let's talk about Alsace Rocks - Riesling with our host Foulques Aulagnon of the CIVA
DESCRIPTION:For this November Circle webinar\, we are delighted to welcome host Foulques Aulagnon of the CIVA who will be joined by Oliver Humbrecht (Domaine Zind-Humbrecht) and Etienne Loew (Domaine Loew). \nThis online tasting will feature 6 Rieslings which have been carefully selected to allow you to taste the effect of different terroirs from the region on this one varietal. An event not to be missed.  Full details to be sent out shortly. Apologies but samples are available for delivery to UK addresses and a minimal admin fee will be charged as before. \nPlease join us to find out how the wines of this small region have achieved global success on the 21st\, more details to follow.
URL:https://www.circleofwinewriters.org/event/cww-lets-talk-about-alsace-rocks-riesling-with-our-host-foulques-aulagnon-of-the-civa/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Circle of Wine Writers":MAILTO:administrator@circleofwinewriters.org
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