BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Circle of Wine Writers - ECPv6.3.5//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.circleofwinewriters.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Circle of Wine Writers REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20180325T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20181028T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20181001T141500 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20181001T141500 DTSTAMP:20260429T175141 CREATED:20180912T133042Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180912T133042Z UID:25198-1538403300-1538403300@www.circleofwinewriters.org SUMMARY:Jackson Family Wines Collection VÉRITÉ 2015 UK Presentation DESCRIPTION:Vérité produces wines without compromise\, wines that reflect the terroir in which they are grown. The name Vérité comes from the French word for truth. The wines are a combination of old-world experience and new-world fruit. Vigneron Pierre Seillan\, Vérité’s first and only winemaker\, is a man who understands and appreciates the importance of the land. He is intimately involved in every step of the winegrowing process from bud break to bottling. Since the winery’s founding in 1998\, Pierre has identified more than 40 micro-crus along the western slopes of the Mayacamas Mountain Range in Sonoma County. These micro-crus are actually small vineyards within vineyards\, a palette of soil types. Hand farmed for extremely low yields\, they produce wines of exceptional quality and character. Vérité wines represent a meticulously formed union of grape varieties\, climate\, soil expression and winemaking technique. Pierre refers to this methodology as droit du sol\, “right of the soil.” Each vintage the winery releases three Bordeaux-inspired blends: La Muse (Merlot-based)\, La Joie (Cabernet Sauvignon-based) and Le Désir (Cabernet Franc-based). While all three wines are impeccably balanced and sumptuously textured in their youth\, they have the weight and foundation to age for many years. \n  \nRSVP MILLY WIGGIN or FIONA LOW – fi@luxxpr.co.uk milly@luxxpr.co.uk URL:https://www.circleofwinewriters.org/event/jackson-family-wines-collection-verite-2015-uk-presentation/ LOCATION:The Dorchester\, 53\, Park Lane\, London\, WK1 1QA\, United Kingdom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.circleofwinewriters.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/calendarofeventsjackson.png ORGANIZER;CN="Luxx PR":MAILTO:fi@luxxpr.co.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20181003T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20181003T193000 DTSTAMP:20260429T175141 CREATED:20181001T094923Z LAST-MODIFIED:20181001T094923Z UID:25721-1538589600-1538595000@www.circleofwinewriters.org SUMMARY:World’s Best Grain Whisky\, Bain’s - tutored tasting DESCRIPTION:On behalf of Bain’s Whisky\, members are  invited to discover the award-winning World’s Best Grain Whisky\, Bain’s\, at an intimate tutored tasting\, hosted by Bain’s Master Distiller and Winner of the 2018 Global Icon of Whisky Master Blender Award\, Andy Watts. \nWednesday 3rd October from 18.00-19.30 at Ten Trinity Square Private Club. \nDuring the tasting\, you will be given an insight into the journey of this exquisite whisky at the various stages in its lifecycle\, from when it has been drawn directly off the still as well as from the barrels. Bain’s will also be presenting an array of newly crafted cocktails to explore to explore too. \n  URL:https://www.circleofwinewriters.org/event/worlds-best-grain-whisky-bains-tutored-tasting/ LOCATION:Ten Trinity Square Private Club\, London\, United Kingdom ORGANIZER;CN="Clementine Communications":MAILTO:Rachel@clementinecom.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20181005T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20181005T170000 DTSTAMP:20260429T175141 CREATED:20180906T132435Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180906T132435Z UID:25103-1538733600-1538758800@www.circleofwinewriters.org SUMMARY:ASDA Autumn Press Tasting DESCRIPTION:ASDA Autumn Press Tasting URL:https://www.circleofwinewriters.org/event/asda-autumn-press-tasting/ LOCATION:ASIA House\, 63 New Cavendish Street\, London\, W1G 7LP ORGANIZER;CN="Carol Sturch-Hibbitt":MAILTO:carolsturch@aol.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20181008T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20181008T123000 DTSTAMP:20260429T175141 CREATED:20180924T130859Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180924T130859Z UID:25453-1538996400-1539001800@www.circleofwinewriters.org SUMMARY:Cloudy Bay New 2018 Vintage UK Launch plus 2006 & 2010 DESCRIPTION:Hosted by Winemaker Daniel Sorrell. \n“In 2018\, we have made a wine that tells the story of our vineyards\, our culture and the quality of our fruit.  There are challenges in any year\, but we have learnt over many years that focus in the vineyard is the key to a delicious wine.”  Jim White\, Technical Director \nThe 2018 Vintage \nBlenheim\, New Zealand\, 13.08.2018 – Cloudy Bay released its 34th vintage 2018 Sauvignon Blanc.  The 2018 growing season began in fine style\, with settled conditions and no frost\, leading to an early budburst and successful flowering.  Warm and dry conditions through December encouraged flourishing canopy growth and good potential crop levels.  Cooler weather from January onwards allowed for more steady ripening.  Harvest commenced on March 21st and was completed on April 5th.  Fruit was picked with ripe flavours\, good concentration and great acidity. \nAppellation Marlborough Wine – Launched June 2018 \nThe Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc vineyards are located in the heart of the Wairau Valley in Marlborough. In June 2018\, Cloudy Bay became one of the founder members of Appellation Marlborough Wine – an organisation designed to protect the integrity\, authenticity and brand value of wines produced here. Sauvignon made under the AMW banner must be: 100% from Marlborough\, made from lower-yielding vines; made and bottled in New Zealand. \nAbout Cloudy Bay \nCloudy Bay was established in 1985 by David Hohnen\, a pioneer and visionary\, who was convinced of New Zealand great potential.  The winery was among the first five to be established in Marlborough\, the country’s finest wine region\, and is now highly regarded for the quality and consistency of its range.  Thirty years later\, Cloudy Bay remains NZ’s most recognised winery.  Sauvignon Blanc is the Estate’s flagship grape variety.  Cloudy Bay also produces a Chardonnay\, a Pinot Noir and a sparkling wine: Pelorus. URL:https://www.circleofwinewriters.org/event/cloudy-bay-new-2018-vintage-uk-launch-plus-2006-2010/ LOCATION:MH UK HQ\, 12-18 Grosvenor Gardens\, Belgravia\, London\, SW1W 0DH ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.circleofwinewriters.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/CLOUDYBAY.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Emma Wellings PR":MAILTO:emma@ew-pr.co.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20181009T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20181009T170000 DTSTAMP:20260429T175141 CREATED:20180917T154625Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180917T154625Z UID:25414-1539082800-1539104400@www.circleofwinewriters.org SUMMARY:Rioja 10 x 10 DESCRIPTION:Join us on Tuesday 9th October for this year’s Rioja 10×10. Take advantage of the opportunity to taste through some of Rioja’s top wines from 10 different stylistic categories\, blind tasted and selected by a panel of expert judges. \nThis year’s categories: \n\nGenérico (Premium over £15)\nWomen Winemakers\nUnoaked Whites\nOaked Whites\nRosado\nCrianza\nReserva (£10 – £14.99)\nReserva (over £15)\nGran Reserva\nNon-Tempranillo Reds\n\n“The DOCa Rioja is internationally famous\, long-lived. Yet across its territory new wineries are establishing themselves\, and established wineries are innovating. This is most obvious in the rosados and whites of this predominantly red wine region.” – Sarah Jane Evans MW\, co-Chair \n“Tasting so many wines side by side serves to underline Rioja’s diversity and ability to provide drinking pleasure at winningly affordable prices. No wonder Rioja is so popular with consumers.” – Tim Atkin MW\, co-Chair \n  URL:https://www.circleofwinewriters.org/event/rioja-10-x-10/ LOCATION:Banking Hall\, 14 Cornhill\, London\, EC3V 3ND ORGANIZER;CN="Phipps PR":MAILTO:Rebecca.wallis@thisisphipps.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20181010T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20181010T160000 DTSTAMP:20260429T175141 CREATED:20180821T095626Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180821T095626Z UID:24195-1539169200-1539187200@www.circleofwinewriters.org SUMMARY:Moldovan Wine Tasting & Masterclass DESCRIPTION:A Walkaround Tasting of wines imported to the UK by Novus BH Magister & Masterclass led by Caroline Gilby MW \nChateau Vartely Winery l Cricova Winery l Fautor Winery l Poiana Winery l Salcuta Winery l Timbrus Winery URL:https://www.circleofwinewriters.org/event/moldovan-wine-tasting-masterclass/ LOCATION:Central London tbc\, London ORGANIZER;CN="Emma Wellings PR":MAILTO:emma@ew-pr.co.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20181018T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20181018T180000 DTSTAMP:20260429T175141 CREATED:20180911T140448Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180911T140448Z UID:25181-1539858600-1539885600@www.circleofwinewriters.org SUMMARY:The Rising Stars of the South of France DESCRIPTION:What to expect\nThe Rising Stars are 10+ outstanding wine producers still relatively new and unknown in the UK who received many accolades by French and UK wine experts. \nThey are all looking for distribution in the UK. \nExhibitors\nVignoble Famille Deroose AOC Corbières\nDomaine de Pech de l’Escale AOC Corbières\nDomaine de la Cendrillon AOC Corbières\nDomaine de l’Aster AOC Languedoc Pézenas\nMas d’Arcay AOC Languedoc Saint Drézery\nDomaine de la Senche AOC Minervois La Livinière\nDomaine La Lauzeta AOC Saint Chinian Roquebrun\nDomaine Malavieille-Mas de Bertrand AOC Terrasses du Larzac\nDomaine de Gayssou AOC Gaillac \nMore to follow… \nRSVP\nTo register and for more information:\nwww.suddefrance.co.uk/risingstars2018 URL:https://www.circleofwinewriters.org/event/the-rising-stars-of-the-south-of-france/ LOCATION:Carousel (upstairs)\, 71 Blandford Street\, London\, W1U 8AB ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.circleofwinewriters.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/18calendarlistingRisingStars.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Su-Lin Ong":MAILTO:sulinong@slo-london.co.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20181023T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20181023T160000 DTSTAMP:20260429T175141 CREATED:20180308T143516Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180927T081305Z UID:18445-1540292400-1540310400@www.circleofwinewriters.org SUMMARY:Le Club des Grands Domaines\, Vignobles & Signatures Tasting DESCRIPTION:Le Club Des Grands Domaines\, Vignobles & Signatures will hold their first ever UK trade tasting where all 16 member producers* from Champagne\, Alsace\, Burgundy\, Beaujolais\, the Rhône Valley\, Provence\, South-West France\, Bordeaux\, Armagnac\, Languedoc and Roussillon\, the Loire Valley and Calvados\, will showcase their wines. \nWhere: University Women’s Club\, 2 Audley Square\, London\, W1K 1DB \nWhen: 23rd October\, 11am-4pm \n RSVP emanuele@randr.co.uk; 020 7384 1333 to secure your place \n* Domaine Paul Blanck & Fils\, Domaines Cauhapé\, Couly-Dutheil\, Coume Del Mas\, Champagne Drappier\, Jean Durup Père et Fils\, Figuière\, Roger Groult\, Guilbaud Frères\, Vignobles Joseph Janoueix\, Alain Jaume\, Famille Lesgourgues\, Famille Orliac – Domaine de L’Hortus\, Domaines Dominique Piron\, Famille Roux – Domaine Roux\, Château de Tracy \n  URL:https://www.circleofwinewriters.org/event/le-club-des-grands-domaines-vignobles-signatures-tasting/ LOCATION:University Women’s Club\, 2 Audley Square\, Mayfair\, London\, W1K 1DB\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Tasting ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.circleofwinewriters.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Vignobles-Signatures.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="R&R Teamwork":MAILTO:eleanor@randr.co.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20181024T120000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20181024T150000 DTSTAMP:20260429T175141 CREATED:20181010T134804Z LAST-MODIFIED:20181010T134804Z UID:25833-1540382400-1540393200@www.circleofwinewriters.org SUMMARY:Château de Santenay tasting & lunch DESCRIPTION:Time: Tasting 12.00-13.00 / Lunch 13.00-15.00 \nPlace: Private Dining Room at Elystan Street \nA tasting of the award-winning wines from Château de Santenay\, hosted by Thierry Budin of CA Grand Cruand David Gleave of Liberty Wines\, followed by a three course lunch prepared by Elystan Street\, where chef Phil Howard is now cooking some of London’s most exciting food. \nAmong the wines on show will be Mercurey 1er Cru ‘Les Puillets’ 2015\, (IWC 2017 Trophy & Gold medal Winner)\, Aloxe-Corton `Les Brunettes et Planchots` 2015 (DWWA 2017 Trophy winner) and the coveted Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru 2014(IWC 2016 Trophy & Gold medal winner). URL:https://www.circleofwinewriters.org/event/chateau-de-santenay-tasting-lunch/ LOCATION:Private Dining Room at Elystan Street\, 43 Elystan Street\, Chelsea\, London\, SW3 3NT ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.circleofwinewriters.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Château-de-Santenay.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Clementine Communications":MAILTO:Rachel@clementinecom.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20181029T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20181029T170000 DTSTAMP:20260429T175141 CREATED:20180928T103647Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180928T103647Z UID:25694-1540807200-1540832400@www.circleofwinewriters.org SUMMARY:Champagnes des Associations Biologiques tasting - 29 October 2018 DESCRIPTION:It’s with great pleasure that the Association des Champagnes Biologiques (ACB) would like to invite you to its First Official Organic Champagne tasting in London. \nCertified organic champagne remains a rarity. Of the 33\,000 appellation hectares\, only 600 are certified organic or in the process of being certified. And if just 2% of the champagne production surface is organically engaged\, certified organic cuvees make up less than 1% of the total production. \nIn this exclusive tasting\, 18 certified organic producers from all over the region look forward to share their grape growing and wine making vision as well as their cuvees with you. We have opted for an intimate setting to stimulate proper interaction and quality exchange with the winemakers; however this means spaces are limited. Don’t miss out\, and register now at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/first-organic-champagne-fair-london-registration-49215329375?aff=FBpageACB URL:https://www.circleofwinewriters.org/event/champagnes-des-associations-biologiques-tasting-29-october-2018/ LOCATION:Pelham’s Lords Cricket Ground\, St John's Wood Rd\, London\, NW8 8QN\, United Kingdom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.circleofwinewriters.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Organic-Champagne-Tasting.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Caroline Henry":MAILTO:caroline@missinwine.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20181029T183000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20181029T220000 DTSTAMP:20260429T175141 CREATED:20181010T135614Z LAST-MODIFIED:20181010T135614Z UID:25837-1540837800-1540850400@www.circleofwinewriters.org SUMMARY:Viña Pomal Compromiso launch DESCRIPTION:Hosted by Bodegas Bilbainas’ winemaker Alejandro López\, an authentic Spanish menu created by two Michelin starred chefs\, Mario Sandoval and Marcos Morán and paired with exquisite\, award winning wines from Viña Pomal. URL:https://www.circleofwinewriters.org/event/vina-pomal-compromiso-launch/ LOCATION:Hispania\, 72-74 Lombard Street\, London\, EC3V 9AY ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.circleofwinewriters.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Viña-Pomal.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Clementine Communications":MAILTO:Rachel@clementinecom.com END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR