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SUMMARY:Upcoming Vintage Roots Trade & Press Tasting in London
DESCRIPTION:Don’t miss this chance to taste a range of wines from our Festive Season offers\, including exciting new wines\, a lineup of trusted favourites and more! The perfect opportunity to reconnect\, share our winter promotions and raise a glass together before the festive season kicks in. \nNo registration is required\, though we’d appreciate it if you could confirm your attendance by emailing chris@vintageroots.co.uk
URL:https://www.circleofwinewriters.org/event/upcoming-vintage-roots-trade-press-tasting-in-london/
LOCATION:The Punch Bowl\, 41 Farm Street\, London\, W1J 5RR
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SUMMARY:Let's talk about... Democratising fine wine and Regenics\, with Steve Smith MW
DESCRIPTION:Our next Let’s talk about… session promises to be highly stimulating. Steve Smith MW\, one of the world’s most-decorated wine people\, expands the title of his presentation to how these two ideas could be the catalyst for reimagining the future for wine. He adds: “The wine world is seriously challenged right now\, unusually with all sectors being impacted one way or the other. It seems to me that wine might have lost its way where it is trying to be everything to everybody instead of focusing on where we can win.” \nSteve will outline some of the reasons behind the challenges\, but more importantly will suggest areas where there should be optimism. Out with snobbism\, he will urge\, in with celebration of new world fine wines\, drink a great wine over days rather than hours\, celebrate what makes wine special and its true deliciousness\, tell its special stories. \nAnd what is regenics? New approaches beyond the box-ticking of organic growing or natural wine making “to embrace everything that is good about nature\, people\, science and ambition for a better future”. \nSteve Smith MW has spent his career in the New Zealand wine industry as a researcher\, viticulturist\, leader and creator of entreprenuerial wine businesses such as Craggy Range and Smith & Sheth. He has twice been named in lists of the most influential people in the wine world. In 1996 he was the first viticulturist in the world to become an MW. He has been inducted as a Fellow of New Zealand Winegrowers and into the Hawke’s Bay Winegrowers Hall of Fame\, is a former chancellor of Lincoln University and been involved in a number of industry governance roles and wider initiatives. \nAt the end of the day his happy place is among the great vineyards and with the wines he has created over the last 30 years\, and creating innovative ways to tell their story. \nTo join this Zoom seminar\, please register now or at any time before 5pm GMT on November 4th. The session\, including Q&As\, will last for approximately one hour. To register\, follow the link below. Guests will be very welcome\, but please let Andrea know their names. \nRegister here:\nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/A2atqrArQ7yAc4RWKpSG-w \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 (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-new-zealand-with-steve-smith/
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SUMMARY:CWW Let's talk about... The science of soil and how it influences our wine\, with Sunny Hodge
DESCRIPTION:The next Let’s talk about… session digs deep into dirt… Circle member Sunny Hodge\, whose book The Cynic’s Guide to Wine has prompted much discussion since its publication earlier this year\, will talk soil science. He’ll discuss how vines interact with soil and the resulting direct influence on wine. \nSunny will cover where this aspect of terroir plays a part in vine development and wine style\, and how farming methods directly influence matters of soil. Key topics will include the processes that allow vines to draw up soil nutrients\, different types of rock and how we articulate ourselves around matters of soil. \nSunny graduated in mechanical engineering with a keen eye for detail\, love of science and hospitality. Finding the ‘why’ behind food and wine has always fascinated him and he is now spearheading research in new ways of looking at wine education based on science and functionality. \nThe Cynic’s Guide to Wine delves into the science behind wine from soil upwards into perception of taste and flavour\, to dispel wine myths and with the aim of changing the way everyone thinks and talks about wine. \nSunny (@sunnyhodgewine) is a commentator\, writer\, International wine judge and a mentor for the Drinklusive drink diversity initiative; he delivers extracurricular tastings and lectures for the WSET. Also\, he is the founder and owner of two award-winning wine bars in London associated with challenging the status quo of wine\, integrating science and education in their service model. \nTo join this Zoom seminar\, please register now or at any time before 5pm BST on November 18th. The session\, including Q&As\, will last for approximately one hour. To 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/BWUz-v1CTf2DlYHFKoNXkQ \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 (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-a-new-look-at-soil-science-with-sunny-hodge/
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SUMMARY:Leonardslee Wine Estate - Festive Wine & Dine
DESCRIPTION:A Sparkling Celebration: Festive Wine & Dine Awaits \nEmbrace the festive season with an evening of fine wines and exceptional food. \nDiscover the artistry behind every bottle as they share insight into their vineyards – Leonardslee Family Vineyards nestled in the rolling hills of Sussex and Benguela Cove\, South Africa upon the sun-kissed slopes of Walker Bay. \n£67 per person  \nWhat to Expect \nWelcome Bubbles & Canapés\nBegin with a glass of Leonardslee sparkling wine\, perfectly complemented by delicately crafted canapés. \nFour-Course Gourmet Menu\nDelight in a four-course menu\, with each dish perfectly paired to showcase the exceptional wines of Leonardslee Family Vineyards and Benguela Cove. \nBook: https://leonardsleefamilyvineyards.com/our-events
URL:https://www.circleofwinewriters.org/event/leonardslee-wine-estate-festive-wine-dine/
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