Circle of Wine Writers

ALBARIÑO & (NEW) GODELLO - TWO VARIETIES, ONE ATLANTIC INFLUENCE
2019-06-12 11:00 - 15:00 (Europe/London) | TBA
Paula Fandino, Winemaker at Mar de Frades, DO Rias Baixas
Presents….
Albariño & (new) Godello – Two Varieties, One Atlantic Influence
Introducing the first single-varietal Godello from Rias Baixas…
Wednesday 12th June 2019
11am Masterclass Tasting, followed by lunch
Full details to follow

CWW - Cru La Livinière Seminar
2019-06-17 11:00 - 13:00 | The Naval Club, 38 Hill Street, London, W1J 5NS
Come along to this seminar which will be a showcase of the best wines from an annual selection of the top 9 Cru La Livinière wines.
2019 marks the 20th anniversary for this southern France appellation, lost in the backcountry of the Languedoc, halfway between Toulouse and Montpellier. The very stony soil and the hot, dry climate of the terroir – with barely 400 to 500 mm of rain per year – set the tone for these powerful and velvety wines. The trio syrah-grenache-mourvèdre forms the backbone (there must be a minimum of 60% of these three varieties in total). Nowadays, syrah has taken the upper hand, and represents, along with grenache and Carignan, 90% of the grape varieties grown in this cru. Forty two winemakers are included in the Cru La Livinière today in a delimited area of 2700 hectares of classified vines, of which 350 hectares are in production.
The wines featured retail in the UK.
Cost: £10 per member (£15 for AWE members, £20 for Friends & guests)
Book your place with Andrea via administrator@circleofwinewriters.org.

Circle Summer Party
2019-07-08 17:30 - 20:30 | Farr Vintners, Commodore House, Battersea Reach, Juniper Drive, Battersea, London, SW18 1TW
All members and trade are invited to join us at the Summer Party with wines generously served by our sponsors for the evening, Louis Latour Agencies.
The evening will be taking place at the delightful offices of Farr Vintners, with an enviable river-front location in Battersea, all is set for a successful summer soirée.

Discovering Diversity In Rioja
2019-07-10 11:00 - 15:00 | Carousel, Carousel, 71 Blandford Street, London, W1U 8AB, United Kingdom
Tutored tasting, followed by lunch with dishes matched by Carousel Chefs to Ramón Bilbao wines
Rioja is Spain’s most famous wine region, and probably has the greatest concentration of old vines in the world; producers have long identified the best areas to produce their best wines – but does anyone actually know how diverse it is in terms of climate, soils, geology and altitude?
For 20 years, Rodolfo Bastida has been digging deep into the terroirs and vineyards of Rioja – from turning to the high altitudes of Abalos and Vilalba for his icon Mirto wine, to his first foray into single vineyards in the Rioja Baja and the purchase of a ‘dream parcel’ of vineyards in the Yerga mountains.
Along the way, he has formulated some firm thoughts about blending vs single vineyards, and what this means for the next generation of winemakers in Rioja.
His conclusion? Come along on Wednesday 10th July to find out.

Annual WINEGB trade tasting
2019-09-04 10:30 - 17:00 | RHS Lindley Hall, Elverton Street, London, SW1P 2QW, United Kingdom
The WINEGB Trade tasting will feature over fifty producers, grouped into regions, as well as its popular Free Pour table divided into styles and grape varieties, including wines from the famed 2018 harvest, and a series of half-hour seminars ranging from a ‘state-of-the-nation’ Industry Briefing and Update to a discussion panel on Travel, Tourism and Vineyard Visits. The WINEGB Awards 2019 Trophy winners, announced on 23rd July, will also be on show on a special table.
Entry is free, but to register, visit winegb.co.uk/trade or email: tradetasting@winegb.co.uk
Twitter: @Wine_GB #WINEGBTT

Clementine Communications Annual Showcase Event
2019-09-10 09:00 - 13:30 | Heals, 196, Tottenham Court Rd, W1T 7LQ
We are delighted to invite you to our annual showcase on the 10th of September. Please find further details below.

Liberty Wines Annual Portfolio Tasting
2019-09-10 10:00 - 17:30 | The Oval Cricket Ground, Kia Oval, London, SE11 5SS
Liberty Wines would be delighted to invite you to their annual portfolio tasting on Tuesday 10th September 2019 from 10 am – 17.30 at the Oval cricket ground.
Lunch will be served from 12.30 – 14.00.
Please RSVP to events@libertywines.co.uk.

Carpenè Malvolti 1924 Prosecco launch tasting & lunch
2019-09-13 12:00 - 17:00 | Bentley’s Oyster Bar & Grill, 11-15, Swallow Street, London, W1B 4DG
Hallgarten & Prosecco pioneer Carpenè Malvolti invite you to a tasting and lunch to celebrate the launch of CARPENE MALVOLTI 1924 PROSECCO a new wine dedicated to founder Antonio Carpenè, credited with creating the Prosecco sparkling method.

Australia Redefined 2019
2019-09-17 11:00 - 17:30 | OXO2, OXO2, OXO Tower Wharf, Bargehouse Street,, London, SE1 9PH
Experience Australia’s fine wine offering, taste the country’s most iconic wines, explore new trends, and meet the winemakers.
From the revered classics and regional heroes to alternative varieties and new styles, you’ll taste Australian wines that are some of the most diverse and thrilling in the world.
• A line-up of 200 wines over £20 a bottle
• Experience Australia’s most iconic and treasured wines
• Meet renowned winemakers and multi-generational family producers
Flying over to London to pour their wines are producers from a mix of regions, from Margaret River in the west to Hunter Valley in the east. These winemakers and winery owners will be showcasing Australia’s most classic and iconic styles of wines. They’re wines that put Australia on the map, all-time greats, which best represent the region, its terroir and the personality of the maker.
Attending winemakers and owners include Bruce Tyrrell (Tyrrell’s Wines), Chester Osborn (d’Arenberg), Justine Henschke (Henschke),
Sam Barry (Jim Barry Wines), Susie Campbell (Campbell’s Wines), Christian Dal Zotto (Dal Zotto), Alister Purbrick (Tahbilk Winery), Brad Hickey (Brash Higgins) and Rebecca Santolin (Santolin Wines) amongst others.
More information and registration: https://www.wineaustralia.com/whats-happening/events/australia-redefined-2019/attend

Wines Of Chile Trade Tasting 2019
2019-09-24 11:00 - 20:30 | The Boiler House, 152, Brick Lane, London, E1 6RU
We will have wines on tasting from wineries of all sizes, showing the 2019 vintage which was a
hot vintage, with very little rain, but none the less has produced some fantastic wines. Innovation
is very topical in Chile today and you will see some interesting examples of what wineries are
doing adding to the excitement which is alive in Chile today.
THEMED TASTING AREA
• Artisan Producers: Discover new wines from Chile’s boutique producers.
• Ancestral Wines: Unearth the history of Chile with varietals including País, Muscat and Field blends.
• Ethical Wines: Appreciate the surge of vegan, vegetarian, organic, biodynamic, natural and orange wines produced in Chile today.
• Sauvignon Blanc: Experience the explosion of differing styles that Chile produces and see how regionality plays a part in this. Sauvignon Blanc is the most planted white variety in Chile.
• Chile Champions: Enjoy gold & trophy medal winning wines from this year’s International competitions. DWWA, IWC, SWA & Drinks Business Masters.
WINE BAR WAR:
• Three teams of sommeliers will battle against each other in a fantastic competition to literally ‘design and build a wine bar’ and open it for business at our on the 24th. We need you to vote for your favourite wine bar based on the overall concept, visual appearance of their bar, as well as the wine selection and service they offer. The winning team will be crowned UK Champions 2019 and win a trip to Chile in January 2020.
IWSC:
• Will be announcing the award winning wines from Chile from this year’s competition and have a selection on tasting.
To register to attend please go to this link: https://woc19.smartreg.co.uk/Visitors/Visitors/register?promoid=Cwwbanner

Wines of Germany - Somm Sessions
2019-09-25 10:00 - 12:00 | 20 Stories, No 1 Spinningfields, Manchester, M3 3EB
This month, we’re heading to 20 Stories restaurant in Manchester for the third in the ‘Somm Sessions’ series hosted by top sommelier Jan Konetzki.
If you’re a sommelier and want to join us for ‘Pinot – for breakfast (and any other time of the day)’ – a free tasting and tutorial of exciting wines on 25th September, then sign up now.
Pinot – for breakfast (and any other time of the day)
Date: Wednesday 25th September
Time: 10am – 12.00 noon
Venue: 20 Stories, No.1 Spinningfields, Manchester, M33EB
RSVP: germanwine@thisisphipps.com

Vérité & Cardinale private presentation 2016 vintages and masterclass
2019-10-03 14:00 - 17:00 | Claridges, Brook Street, Mayfair, London, W1K 4HR
The UK private presentation of 2016 vintages and a selection of other vintages for a comparative tasting will be presented with a masterclass at 2.30pm (reception at 2pm) at Claridge’s in Mayfair.
Vérité, located in Sonoma County, California, produces three reputable Bordeaux-inspired wines that represent a meticulously formed union of grape varieties, climate, soil expression and winemaking technique. Crafted by Vigneron Pierre Seillan, the wines have been highly acclaimed, receiving more than 15 100-Point Scores from Robert Parker Wine Advocate. Impeccably balanced and sumptuously textured in their youth, they have the weight and foundation to age for many years and are deemed to be outstanding investor wines.
The 2016 vintages will be hosted by Barbara Banke and Christopher Jackson. Spaces are limited, please RSVP to Fi Low fi@luxxpr.co.uk

Ribera del Duero Trade Tasting & Masterclass
2019-10-08 11:00 - 17:00 | ASIA House, 63 New Cavendish Street, London, W1G 7LP
A selection of wines from Tim Atkin MW’s Top 100 will be presented, and each venue will host a masterclass with Tim Atkin MW (London & Manchester) and Tom Cannavan (Edinburgh).

Ribera del Duero Trade Tasting & Masterclass
2019-10-15 11:00 - 17:00 | Chamber Space, Elliot House, 151 Deansgate, Manchester, M3 3WD

Vignobles & Signatures Tasting
2019-10-15 11:30 - 17:30 | University Women’s Club, 2 Audley Square, Mayfair, London, W1K 1DB, United Kingdom
Please join us at the University Women’s Club as the Vignobles & Signatures winemakers return to London for the second time.
The tasting will include a great selection of wines from the crème de la crème of producers from a wide range of French regions. Contact Eleanor Standen for more details.

Alsace Rocks!
2019-10-28 11:00 - 17:00 | Chandos House, 2, Queen Anne Street, Marylebone, London, W1G 9LQ
Join us for a walkaround tasting with a series of themed tables featuring top wines from possibly the most geologically diverse region in the world.
Plus hear from top Alsace winemakers about what it is that makes their wines so special at the winemaker hosted Masterclass.

Wines of Hungary ‘Blue of the Danube’
2019-10-28 11:00 - 20:00 | Merchant Taylors Hall, 30 Threadneedle Street, London, EC2R 8JB
Wines of Hungary UK is delighted to announce its inaugural event ‘Blue of the Danube’, the largest UK tasting solely dedicated to the most important black grape of Central & Eastern Europe (CEE)– Blaufränkisch.
It will be the first time the UK wine trade has had the opportunity to taste and get to know the grape variety in such a high diversity, all under one roof. Blaufränkisch, known as the ‘blue grape of the Danube’, has several names across the regions it’s grown within, including: Kékfrankos, Blaufränkisch Frankovka Modra, Burgund Mare and Lemberger.
Elizabeth Gabay MW, who is hosting masterclasses on the day, explained “Blaufrankisch is a dark-skinned, late-ripening variety which produces red wines that typically have fine tannins and pronounced spicy characters. It can range from rich fruity opulence to restrained silky elegance. There is great potential for this variety in the UK”
More than 40 producers from Hungary, Austria, Croatia, Slovakia, Romania and Slovenia will be showcasing their Blaufränkish-based wines, demonstrating the variety of wines produced with one grape variety. A highlight includes the unique, high quality Kékfrankos based cuvees e.g. Bikavér, also known as ‘Bull’s blood’.
There will be two masterclasses during the day:
– 11:30am Understanding Blaufränkisch and its region with Elizabeth Gabay MW
– 13:30pm Blaufränkisch Blended – an introduction to Hungary’s Bull’s Blood with Orsi Szentkirályi.
Trade 11am – 4pm and consumers 5pm-8pm.
Sign up to the Blue of the Danube Tasting
Contact
Rachel Davey
T:07725118093

Ribera del Duero Trade Tasting & Masterclass
2019-10-30 11:00 - 17:00 | National Museum Of Scotland, Chambers Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1JF

Champagne Show
2019-11-01 12:00 - 16:00 | OXO2, OXO2, OXO Tower Wharf, Bargehouse Street,, London, SE1 9PH
The Whisky Exchange will be hosting its second annual Champagne Show. Created by Dawn Davies MW, the inaugural show last year was a huge success!
From 12-4pm we will be hosting a free trade and press session. Contact us if you wish to attend on email abbigale@thewhiskyexchange.com. Our consumer event in the evening is sold out.
The Whisky Exchange recently won Decanter’s Champagne & Sparkling Specialist so the show comes at an appropriate time!

INTERNATIONAL SHERRY WEEK 2019
2019-11-04 - 2019-11-10 | Various
Due to popular demand by loyal participants, the world’s only week-long global celebration of wine, with a multitude of events organised in 30 countries, has moved back to its original date of early November.
At restaurants, bars and wine stores across five continents, Sherry aficionados and newcomers will be able to enjoy multiple events during the award-winning festival, from tastings to pairings and menus, Sherry trails and cocktails. ISW has now firmly established its place as a major event on food and wine calendars worldwide.
More and more people of all ages are discovering the delights of these unique wines, made only in three towns in southern Spain: Jerez de la Frontera, Sanlúcar de Barrameda, and El Puerto de Santa María. Sherry wines are a gastronomic phenomenon (increasingly recognised by the world’s greatest chefs) – because they’re so versatile that every type of food pairs perfectly with a variety of sherry.
Registration for events opens Monday 13 May at www.sherryweek.wine

Wines of Germany - Get it On
2019-11-05 11:00 - 16:00 | Moonchu Hall, China Exchange, W1D 6JA
‘Get it On’ is back! Join us on the 5th November at Moonchu Hall in Chinatown to discover unrepresented wines from across Germany at this buyer-focused trade tasting.
Now in its seventh year, ‘Get It On’ is a treasure trove of unrepresented wines all looking for a new home in the UK. Come and discover something a little bit different and find out what German winemakers are up to today.
‘Get It On’ Trade tasting
Date: Tuesday 5th November
Time: 11am – 4pm
Venue: Moonchu Hall, China Exchange, London W1D 6JA
*Please note this tasting is strictly for trade only and showing only unimported wines.

Dão Wines Masterclass and Trade Tasting
2019-11-07 14:30 - 18:30 | St Martins’s Lane Hotel, 45 St Martin's Lane, London, WC2N 4HX
Join us on the 7th November to discover more about the Dão region!
In addition to a small tasting, Jamie Goode will be hosting two masterclasses on Dão’s terroir and granitic soils:
– 15.00-16.30
– 17.00-18.30
To RSVP please get in touch or click here.

Wines of Germany - Somm Sessions
2019-11-13 10:00 - 12:00 | Edinburgh, Edinburgh
Details and timings to be confirmed

Languedoc Tasting - Part 2
2019-11-13 18:30 - 20:30 | WSET, 39-45 Bermondsey Street, London, SE1 3XF
This is a follow up to Part 1 originally run in March.
Please contact Richard Lane for more exact timings and more information or follow the link as below:
https://wsetglobal.com/wset-school-london/tastings-and-events/ay2019-20/lang2001-a-closer-look-at-the-languedoc/

CA Grand Crus Luncheon
2019-11-21 12:00 - 15:00 | China Exchange, 32A Gerrard Street, London, W1D 6JA
On behalf of CA Grands Crus, wine subsidiary of Credit Agricole, members are invited to an exclusive lunch to introduce CA Grands Crus new Managing Director, Anne Le Naour.
CA Grands Crus administers the vineyard properties of the Crédit Agricole Group on two of the most beautiful terroirs in France: Bordeaux and Burgundy. Owner in Bordeaux of Château Grand-Puy Ducasse in Pauillac, Château Meyney in Saint-Estèphe, Château Blaignan in Médoc, Château La Tour de Mons in Margaux and Clos Saint-Vincent in Saint-Emilion. In Burgundy, the very beautiful Château de Santenay, with its 96 hectares of vines, is one of the most important estates of Greater Burgundy.
As spaces to the lunch are limited please contact Deniz if you are interested.

Cava Summit
2019-12-02 | Manchester
Details to follow.

Jeroboams EP Burgundy Tasting
2020-01-14 | Institute of Directors, Pall Mall, London, SW1
Their new agency Domaine Pierre Damoy wines will be available at this tasting – if you’d like to ‘Save the Date’. As always, there will be an hour and a half set aside for press before the ticketed event opens to Jeroboams’ clients and customers.
Full details to follow.

NZ Annual Trade Tasting London 2020
2020-01-15 10:00 - 17:00 | OXO2, OXO2, OXO Tower Wharf, Bargehouse Street,, London, SE1 9PH
New Zealand in a glass, at the 2020 London Trade Tasting
Good things come in small packages and that’s true of the 2019 crop from New Zealand. In short, this is a vintage that will go down as one of the greats of the past 20 years for its richness, fragrance and texture.
Meet the winemakers and importers, join one of our masterclasses and discover the outstanding quality for yourself at the New Zealand Wine annual trade tasting 15 January 2020.
Please follow this link to register https://www.nzwine.com/en/events/uk-europe/londonatt/

Australia Trade Tasting
2020-01-21 11:00 - 18:00 | B1, Southampton Road, London, WC1B 4DA
The Australia Trade Tasting (ATT) returns to London and Edinburgh in January 2020. Running for over 30 years, this annual roadshow is the biggest, brightest and most diverse showcase of Australian wine in the UK.
Taste crisp vibrant whites, standout sparklings, elegant reds and thrilling alternative varieties. From the rogue to the refined, you’ll discover Australian wines that are far from ordinary.
London – Tuesday 21 January

1000+ wines from 200+ producers
Regional master classes on Mornington Peninsula and Beechworth
Inspirational Australia by Ronan Sayburn MS – standout wines from Ronan’s trip to Australia
Focus room on bright, smashable, crunchy reds
Australian Wine Discovered education lounge
Producers in market and seeking distribution
Aussie pop-up café by Brickwood Coffee & Bread

Click to register

Borsa Vini Italiani
2020-01-23 10:30 - 18:00 | Centenary Hall, Stamford Bridge, Chelsea FC, Fulham Road, London, SW6 1HS
A delegation of about 50 Italian companies will present their wines, the majority of which are not yet imported in the UK. We will have the list of producers mid December.
If you are interested in attending please register HERE .
