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SUMMARY:CWW - Let's talk about... A compelling case for German Chardonnay: what\, who and why you need to know\, with Paula Redes Sidore and Valerie Kathawala
DESCRIPTION:Join TRINK Magazine’s Paula Redes Sidore and Valerie Kathawala to deconstruct German Chardonnay: what makes it unique and worthy of global attention. This session will explore the wines’ impressive quality and diversity\, shaped by climate change\, distinctive terroirs and ambitious winemakers. \nJourney through key German Chardonnay regions\, and styles from Baden’s volcanic warmth to the Nahe’s cool limestone elegance. Paula and Valerie will analyse terroir’s impact\, evolving cellar practices and benchmark producers. Understand why German Chardonnay is a compelling\, evolving category and gain a new appreciation for its distinct character. \nTRINK Magazine is an independent digital publication dedicated to the diverse and dynamic wines of the German-speaking world. Paula and Valerie\, both CWW members\, are its co-founders and publishers. Based in Germany and New York respectively\, they were brought together by their shared love for these wines and the conviction that a deep understanding of the cultural contexts is essential for full appreciation. \nPaula is an American writer\, editor\, and translator who has called Germany home for more than two decades. She is the German regional specialist for JancisRobinson.com and with a masters in fiction writing she applies a storyteller’s eye to wine. \nValerie is a widely published journalist\, author and editor specialising in the wines of Germany and Austria. She is currently researching and writing the German Wine Scholar course for the Wine Scholar Guild (launching in autumn 2025). \nSee trinkmag.com \nTo join this Zoom seminar\, please register now or at any time before 5pm BST on June 3rd. The session\, including Q&As\, will last for approximately one hour. To register\, follow the links below. Guests will be very welcome\, but please let Andrea know their names. \nRegister here:\nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/J82PfbBITJOQ6Se01eyCVg \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 available upon request). \nMichèle Shah & Liz Sagues\nCWW online events organisers
URL:https://www.circleofwinewriters.org/event/cww-lets-talk-about-a-compelling-case-for-german-chardonnay-what-who-and-why-you-need-to-know-with-paula-redes-sidore-and-valerie-kathawala/
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SUMMARY:Te Kano masterclass
DESCRIPTION:Spritz marketing invite you to a masterclass hosted by visiting New Zealander and Te Kano winemaker Dave Sutton; in his masterclass he will be showcasing a selection of single site pinots and chardonnays. \n 
URL:https://www.circleofwinewriters.org/event/te-kano-masterclass/
LOCATION:Swan\, The Balcony Room\, 21 New Globe Walk\, Bankside\, London\, SE1 9DT
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SUMMARY:CWW AGM 2025 notification
DESCRIPTION:2025 AGM notification – due to be held on Friday 6 June at 5 pm BST online. Link will be added here to join the meeting. \nDetails to follow. \n 
URL:https://www.circleofwinewriters.org/event/cww-agm-2025-notification/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Circle of Wine Writers":MAILTO:administrator@circleofwinewriters.org
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SUMMARY:Australian 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. \nOur 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. \nTaste the wines that have put Australia and New Zealand in the spotlight and discover exciting new wines that are coming out of the two countries today. Uncover regional and stylistic differences\, find out about winemaking techniques and innovative spirit\, and look into the future of Australian and New Zealand wine. \nThe masterclass line-up – five wines from Australia and five wines from New Zealand – includes organic and biodynamic wines\, minimal intervention and natural wines\, and alternative varieties and new wave styles. \nWe also invite you to explore 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 and blends. From Pét-Nat to Uva di Troia\, we’ll challenge your perceptions of Australian and New Zealand wine. \nAll 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. \nPlease note that this is a trade tasting and is limited to wine trade and media only. \nMasterclass\n10.30 – 12.00\n14.00 – 15.30 \nFree-pour tasting\n10.00 – 17.00 \nREGISTER HERE \n 
URL:https://www.circleofwinewriters.org/event/australian-and-new-zealand-masterclass-and-tasting/
LOCATION:The Castel Rooms\, 18-20 Castle Street\, Manchester\, M3 4LZ
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SUMMARY:Let's talk about... Cultural attitudes towards wine in India and China\, with Reva K. Singh\, Ruma Singh and Janet Wang
DESCRIPTION:Be ready to step into the little-understood wine culture of the world’s two most populated countries\, as CWW members Reva K. Singh\, Ruma Singh and Janet Wang explain the historical background and modern attitudes to wine in India and China. \nThis session promises to be a fascinating eye-opener into how\, for example\, drinking patterns have changed in India over the past two decades and why China considers itself to be a culture steeped in wine. Much more besides will be discussed by our speakers\, from the influence of e-commerce to the rise of wine consumption among Indian women or why young people in China are bucking the world trend and drinking more wine.  \nReva K. Singh\, a former university lecturer in English literature and veteran magazine journalist\, is the  founder and publisher of Sommelier India – The Wine Magazine\, the first Indian magazine dedicated to wine in India. She has led or been on the editorial team of several high profile publications in India and abroad over the course of her publishing career. Reva is highly respected in the Indian wine industry and has been quoted in international newspapers and magazines discussing the wine culture in India. \nRuma Singh\, DipWSET\, is a highly regarded independent wine and spirits journalist and writer. She is an educator\, wine judge\, consultant and columnist for leading publications\, Indian and international\, and founder of her online wine magazine\, Between the Wines. In 2009 she became the first female president of the Bangalore Wine Club\, India’s foremost independent wine club. She believes communication and education are the ways to grow India’s wine culture. \nJanet Wang\, an internationally acclaimed specialist and consultant on Chinese wine\, is the author of The Chinese Wine Renaissance\, shortlisted for Louis Roederer Wine Book of the Year 2019 and overall winner of 2020 Gourmand Awards World Wine category. She is a wine pundit for Channel 4’s Sunday Brunch\, has spoken about Chinese wine on the BBC and runs corporate and social wine events for beverage sector investors\, universities\, China-related forums and high-profile private members clubs such as 67 Pall Mall.  \nTo join this Zoom seminar\, please register now or at any time before 5pm BST on June 17th. The session\, including Q&As\, will last for approximately one hour. To register\, follow the links below. Guests will be very welcome\, but please let Andrea know their names. \nRegister here:\nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/FB4Gwm-ETE-CwwGGj_YvbQ  \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. \nWe 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 (find links to this and earlier sessions in the members’ area of the website).  \nMichèle Shah & Liz Sagues\, CWW online events organisers
URL:https://www.circleofwinewriters.org/event/lets-talk-about-cultural-attitudes-towards-wine-in-india-and-china-with-reva-k-singh-ruma-singh-and-janet-wang/
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SUMMARY:English Wine Week
DESCRIPTION:Please use contact email Talya Roberson at Wine GB for more details.
URL:https://www.circleofwinewriters.org/event/english-wine-week/
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