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SUMMARY:Australia and New Zealand Masterclass and Tasting
DESCRIPTION:The Aussies and Kiwis have lots in common: fine wine\, great food\, stunning scenery\, the cool Southern Ocean and also our cool Antipodean attitude. Our wines are an expression of our distinctive terroirs and the vibrant communities that craft them. Perfecting traditional techniques and inventing our own ways of doing things\, we push the boundaries in the pursuit of the most diverse\, thrilling wines in the world. \nJoin us for the masterclass to taste sparkling wine\, Sauvignon Blanc\, Chardonnay\, Pinot Noir and Syrah/Shiraz from Australia and New Zealand. Find out why they’ve become signature styles of the regions\, and learn about the diversity and impact of soils\, climate and winemaking. \nThe line-up includes elegant cool climate expressions and new releases as well as older vintages. We also invite you to explore classic and contemporary styles in the free-pour tasting\, which features 60 wines. The flights are sparkling wine\, Riesling\, aromatic whites\, Sauvignon Blanc\, Chardonnay\, rosé\, light reds\, Pinot Noir\, Syrah/Shiraz\, and Cabernet Sauvignon and blends. Challenge your perceptions and discover a fresh side of Australian and New Zealand wine. All of the wines are available in the UK. If you’re looking to expand your portfolio of Australian and New Zealand wines\, this is a great opportunity to taste and explore a diverse range under one roof. \nMasterclass:\n10.30 – 12.00\n14.00 – 15.30 \nFree-pour tasting\n10.00 – 17.00 \nMasterclass – Explore sparkling wine\, Sauvignon Blanc\, Chardonnay\, Pinot Noir and Syrah/Shiraz in the masterclass with Emma Symington MW and Anne Krebiehl MW\, then try 60 classic and contemporary wines in the free-pour tasting. Challenge your perceptions and discover a fresh side of Australian and New Zealand wine. \nFor more information and to register to attend\, please visit https://ausnzwine-birmingham.eventbrite.com.au \nPlease note that this is a trade tasting and is limited to wine trade and media only. \n 
URL:https://www.circleofwinewriters.org/event/australia-and-new-zealand-masterclass-and-tasting/
LOCATION:The Grand Hotel\, 1 Church Street\, Birmingham\, B3 2FE
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wine Australia":MAILTO:Emma.Baumann@wineaustralia.com
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SUMMARY:Wino the Rhino & Premium Independent Wineries of South Africa trade tasting
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URL:https://www.circleofwinewriters.org/event/wino-the-rhino-premium-independent-wineries-of-south-africa-trade-tasting/
LOCATION:Quo Vadis\, Dean Street\, Soho\, London\, W1D 3LL
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ORGANIZER;CN="R&R Teamwork":MAILTO:eleanor@randr.co.uk
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SUMMARY:WineGB Conference - 16 July 2026
DESCRIPTION:There will be headline speeches from Terry Jones\, Former Director General at the NFU and Founder & Owner of Brewgooder\, Alan Mahon. Alongside breakout sessions on Viticulture\, Sustainability and the Export opportunity. For the first time ever\, the Awards Ceremony follows the Conference where the trophy winners will be presented for our 2026 Awards.
URL:https://www.circleofwinewriters.org/event/winegb-conference-16-july-2026/
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SUMMARY:WineGB 2026 Trade & Press Tasting
DESCRIPTION:Register here https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-national-winegb-trade-and-press-tasting-2026-tickets-1990792167965 \nThis event is for members of the trade and press only. \nCompleted registrations will be reviewed by the WineGB team. If you are not a bona fide trade or press visitor\, WineGB reserve the right to cancel your registration. Email notification will be sent if your ticket is cancelled. \n  \n 
URL:https://www.circleofwinewriters.org/event/winegb-2026-trade-press-tasting/
LOCATION:Old Billingsgate\, 16 Lower Thames Street\, London\, EC3R 6DX
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ORGANIZER;CN="WineGB":MAILTO:kirsty@winegb.co.uk
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SUMMARY:Tempranillo from Rioja and Ribera del Duero masterclass
DESCRIPTION:Victor Charcán and Vicky Bocanegra will be hosting a masterclass\, comparing Tempranillo from Rioja and Ribera del Duero with mini verticals of both Roda 1 and Corimbo 1. It will also be an opportunity to taste the new vintages of these wines. \nFurther details are in the invitation above\, places limited so please RSVP to Gemma Duncan at gemma@mentzendorff.co.uk  asap to reserve your place.
URL:https://www.circleofwinewriters.org/event/tempranillo-from-rioja-and-ribera-del-duero-masterclass/
LOCATION:Vinoly Room\, Fenchurch Restaurant\, Sky Garden\, 20 Fenchurch St.\, London\, EC3M 8AF
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mentzendorff & Co Ltd":MAILTO:gemma@mentzendorff.co.uk
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SUMMARY:CWW Let's talk about... Grape varieties: their future\, with Dr José Vouillamoz
DESCRIPTION:© Louis Dasselborne \nThe world has thousands of grape varieties\, yet modern wine production relies on a remarkably small number of them. Climate change\, new diseases\, changing consumer tastes and the need for more sustainable viticulture are now challenging this model. Should we continue planting the same international varieties everywhere\, move towards local and forgotten grapes\, create new disease-resistant varieties\, or look again at the enormous genetic diversity that already exists within Vitis vinifera? \nIn this webinar\, José will explore what the vineyards of the future might look like\, drawing on genetics\, history and examples from wine regions around the world. By a happy coincidence\, the webinar takes place around the publication of his new book Grape Varieties: Their Future\, which explores these questions in greater depth and looks at how grape diversity could help viticulture face the challenges of the coming decades. \nBiography \nDr José Vouillamoz is a Swiss grape geneticist and one of the world’s leading authorities on the origin and identification of grape varieties. He trained in grape DNA profiling at the University of California\, Davis\, and is the co-author\, with Jancis Robinson MW and Julia Harding MW\, of Wine Grapes\, the reference work covering 1\,368 vine varieties. \nHe is also the author of Swiss Grapes\, Cépages Suisses – Histoires et Origines and Grands Cépages d’Origine Française. He works internationally as a speaker\, researcher and consultant on grape diversity\, genetics and ampelography. His new book\, Grape Varieties: Their Future\, will be published by the International Wine & Food Society\, in the Autumn. \nTo register\, follow the link below. Guests will be very welcome\, but please let Andrea know their names. \nRegister here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/H3We19oMRM-SXLJ0JW3Dfw  \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. We look forward to seeing you then. \nIf you can’t attend the live session\, there will be a recording available to watch afterwards on the Circle’s YouTube channel (links to this and earlier sessions are in the members’ area of the website). \nHelen Savage\, CWW online events organiser
URL:https://www.circleofwinewriters.org/event/cww-lets-talk-about-grape-varieties-their-future-with-dr-jose-vouillamoz/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Circle of Wine Writers":MAILTO:administrator@circleofwinewriters.org
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SUMMARY:There’s Sunshine Inside – Wines of South Africa Trade Tasting
DESCRIPTION:Coming to London this autumn: a celebration of all that South African wine has to offer. Organised by Wines of South Africa (WoSA)\, this showcase will bring together more than 70 exhibitors under one roof. Come and meet the producers\, join a masterclass\, visit the Cap Classique x Coravin Bar\, munch on traditional South African food\, and taste the sunshine inside every glass. \nVENUE: The Lindley Hall\, 80 Vincent Square London\, SW1P 2PB \nFor questions\, contact WoSA UK Country Manager\, Elona Hesseling: elona@winesofsa.com \nRegister on Eventbrite now.
URL:https://www.circleofwinewriters.org/event/theres-sunshine-inside-wines-of-south-africa-trade-tasting/
LOCATION:The Lindley Hall\, 80 Vincent Street\, London\, SW1P 2PE
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wines of South Africa":MAILTO:elona@winesofsa.com
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