Laithwaites Wine Festival 2024 Official Brochure

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

5.30pm Taste Theatre and Cheese Hub experiences start. See pages 12 & 23 for more

5.30pm Wine of the Show voting commences. Please vote by scanning the QR code around the Festival

6.00pm Fine Wine Room & Premium Fine Wine Room open. Upgrade tickets available from the Orders desk subject to availability

8.30pm Fine Wine Rooms & Partners Lounge close

8.50pm Wine of the Show winners announced, gather at the Taste Theatre

9.00pm Festival closes SATURDAY LUNCHTIME 11.00am – 3.00pm

11.30am Wine of the Show voting commences. Please vote by scanning the QR code around the Festival

11.30am Taste Theatre and Cheese Hub experiences start. See pages 12 & 23 for more details

12.00pm Fine Wine Room & Premium Fine Wine Room open. Upgrade tickets available from the Orders desk subject to availability

2.30pm Fine Wine Rooms & Partners Lounge close

2.50pm Wine of the Show winners announced, gather at the Taste Theatre

3.00pm Festival closes

EVENING 5.00pm – 9.00pm

5.30pm Wine of the Show voting commences. Please vote by scanning the QR code around the Festival

5.30pm Fine Wine Room & Partners Lounge open. Upgrade tickets available from the Orders desk subject to availability

5.30pm Taste Theatre and Cheese Hub experiences start. See pages 12 & 23 for more details

8.00pm Fine Wine Room & Partners Lounge close

8.50pm Wine of the Show winners announced, gather at the Taste Theatre

9.00pm Festival closes

Please note that filming/photography is taking place at this event for promotional and archival purposes. The photographs and recordings made are likely to appear on our website.

If you would prefer not to be photographed please let us know at info@winefestivalevent.co.uk

CELEBRATE A WORLD OF WINE

WELCOME TO OLYMPIA

Welcome to the big one. No, make that our biggest one! This year there are more producers than ever for you to meet, more wines to taste, more interactive events for you to enjoy – all in the magnificent location that is Kensington, Olympia.

Make sure you pace yourself to get the absolute most out of the event. Think marathon, not sprint! And you can do things in whatever order you wish – although my love of great fizz (and family loyalty!) mean I can highly recommend English sparkling wine as a great start point. Then see where your glass takes you next!

The Taste Theatre promises great entertainment and insight. Try amazing food and wine pairings and maybe spot a rock star guest (woo-hoo!) at the Cheese Hub, brought to you by Britpop. Then put on the headphones and discover how different

songs can change your tasting experience. It’s the silent disco to beat them all!

There are also plenty of small-scale food producers here with us today so make sure you try some of the delicacies on offer.

And don’t forget to vote for your favourite wine of the festival. Or to take full advantage of mixing your own case, any way you like it, with 20% on-the-day saving against any wine being shown today.

Grab your glass and let the adventure begin!

Company Chairman

Tom Laithwaite

ORDER TODAY!

with 20% off all wines & 10% off selected Champagnes, Beers and Spirits plus FREE delivery*

There are three different ways to order, choose your favourite below:

ORDERS

1. ORDER DESK: &

Visit the Orders and Info desk (middle of the Festival) and place your order.

2.

3. SCAN THE WINE AND ADD TO BASKET: ORDER ONLINE:

Scan the QR code on the bottle using your phone camera and follow the link to your basket to update the number of bottles - don't forget to add voucher code FESTIVAL24 at the checkout to redeem the offer.

Visit our website. Enter the wine code or name listed in the Wine Guide into the search bar and follow the link to the product, select the volume of bottles required and add to basket. Don’t forget to add voucher code FESTIVAL24 at the checkout.

SIMPLY ADD VOUCHER CODE: FESTIVAL24 AT CHECKOUT TO GET UP TO 20% OFF*

FOR 2024

Follow the three simple steps below:

1.

VISIT THE FESTIVAL SHOP:

Visit our Festival Shop (located by the exit) to place your ordersee floorplan on pg 8 & 9.

2. CHOOSE YOUR WINE:

Inform the team member at the counter about the specific bottle or bottles of wine you would like to purchase. If we have the stock available, a member of the team will fetch it for you.

Collect your chosen bottles along with any additional items you may have purchased to take home. COLLECT WINE: 3.

20% off all wines & 10% off selected Champagnes, Beers and Spirits and a carry home case!* ONLY AVAILABLE WHILE STOCKS LAST!

*T&C's apply, see page 102

FESTIVAL legends

Welcome from us all.

You will find hundreds of wines here today, with the winemaker or representative here to explain how and why they are made. And getting you to taste them (well, maybe not all of them). You find more in a wine when you’ve met the person who made it – and this formula has made many lasting friendships.

Our Wine Festival brings together some of the greatest names in the industry, who have witnessed the evolution of wine culture from its early days to the vibrant scene we enjoy today.

This is the festival that launched New Zealand Sauvignon on to the world stage when Hunter’s stole the show back in 1986. What future superstars will we discover this year?

The Taste Tunnel also returns, offering you a unique way of understanding what scents and flavours make the new Kew Gardens Series wines so delicious. It’s a must try to improve your tasting skills. See page 26.

The Festival really is a wine event like no other. A market, a party, a fête, a celebration. Serious and not serious. It’s The Club doing what it does best. Cheers!

Explore with us!

What a joy to be back hosting at the biggest and best wine festival of all and at this great London landmark, Olympia. The 100-page brochure you have in your hands shows the enormous scope and ambition of the Festival in 2024. There is something wonderful here for everyone … over 18.

Theatre and wine, two of my greatest pleasures! Do join me and numerous experts for these informative, fun-filled sessions in our Taste Theatre. We’ll discuss the glittering future of English Sparkling wine with highly acclaimed producers … then venture to South America to explore unusual varieties and expand your wine repertoire.

See you there!

Hugh Johnson, OBE

Hugh Johnson OBE, Sunday Times Wine Club President

Oz Clarke, OBE

Oz Clarke, OBE

Times & Sunday Times columnist & Sunday Times Wine Club Vice President Will Lyons

It’s a glorious two days and a time to meet the people who make the wine, forge new friendships and enjoy a glass or two of something you may never have tried before. As wine columnist of The Sunday Times I’m always on the lookout for new trends and at the Festival I love sharing my discoveries and wine recommendations with you, so do track me down and we can taste something together in the bustle of the hall or join one of my guided wine walks. (see details below).

I’ll be pouring a dazzling line up of wines in the Taste Theatre with a live version of our award-winning podcast ‘Wine Times’ with a special episode we’ve titled ‘Grapes That Like To Travel’ showcasing how some grapes are flourishing outside of their traditional homeland.

But please don’t forget that the Wine Festival is a time to simply explore the sheer pleasure and enjoyment of wine. I very much look forward to meeting and sharing a glass with you all.

Join Will Lyons, renowned wine columnist, for a Wine Walk around the festival where you'll meet some of his favourite suppliers and wine selections. Refer to the timetable below and ensure you arrive at the Wyfold Garden 5 minutes before the start times to join in.

For the location of the Wyfold Garden, see floorplan on page 9.

JOINS US!

On Friday night Times Radio will be broadcasting live from the Wine Festival. Tune in on Friday 17th May to hear Ed Vaizey, as he brings his evening show to this year’s Wine Festival at Olympia, raising a glass and welcoming some very special guests.

Ed Vaizey Friday 7pm - 10pm Entertaining political conversation plus history, arts and tech with the former Culture Minister.

Listen live via www.thetimes.co.uk/radio

Will Lyons, Club Vice President

Will Lyons

Wine Walks with Will

SEE FLOORPLAN ON PAGE 8 FOR LOCATION

WITH TASTE THEATRE

our experts

Enrich your wine knowledge with a masterclass in our Taste Theatre. Learn from some of the wine world’s most passionate experts as they take to the stage to enlighten and entertain.

Find out why English fizz is on such a roll from Harrow & Hope sparkling maestro, Henry Laithwaite and special guests. TV’s ‘Mr Wine’, Oz Clarke – fresh from a fact-finding mission to South America – will be shining a light on why Chile, Argentina and Uruguay are producing such magnificent wines.

Oz will also be examining the earliest evidence of winemaking and tracking its progress through to the vast array of delicious styles we have today. And Sunday Times wine columnist and broadcaster, Will Lyons, will be presenting a Wine Times live show on how the best-travelled grapes have conquered the world.

The best wine minds all under one roof, sharing their unique insights. Unmissable!

NO BOOKING REQUIRED, VISIT THE TASTE THEATRE AND TAKE A SEAT

VINEYARDS ON YOUR DOORSTEP with Grant Hedley

Fri Evening 5:45pm

Sat Lunchtime 11:45am

Sat Evening 5:45pm

English fizz, the wine success story of the 20th century! We’ll be talking to the people who have helped make it happen and discussing what makes our sparklers so very special.

WHERE WINE BEGAN with Oz Clarke

Fri Evening 7:15pm

Sat Lunchtime 1:15pm Sat Evening 7:15pm

A brief history of wine, presented by Oz Clarke. His knowledge, passion and story-telling flair will all be on show as we explore the evolution of one of life’s greatest pleasures.

PREMIUM SOUTH AMERICAN REDS with Oz Clarke

Fri Evening 6:30pm Sat Lunchtime 12.30pm Sat Evening 6.30pm

Altitude and attitude! Oz Clarke and our buyer, Jehan Secaze, look at how extreme geography and burning ambition have sent South American wine quality soaring.

WINE TIMES LIVE with Will Lyons

Fri Evening with Charlotte Ivers 8:15pm Sat Lunchtime 2:15pm Sat Evening 8:15pm

First class grapes! Wine Times host Will Lyons looks at the varieties that have racked up the most passport stamps and made great wines far from their original homes.

Grant Hedley Oz Clarke, OBE

TASTE How to

In a few hours you can discover more from the world’s greatest wines, beers and spirits than you might otherwise do in a whole year! To help you stay the course we have provided spittoons; don’t be afraid to use them.

Use the programme to plan your own route and make sure you don't miss out on any must-see wines or features.

Navigate calmly and take your time. We’ve got plenty of wine!

Fuel up! There’s water and biscuits at every table, plus all the lovely food stalls. And do use the spittoons! 1 2 3 4

Feel free to stop and chat when you’re tasting. But if others are waiting, please move aside to allow them to be served too.

4 Step Tasting Code

STEP 1.

Look for colour and clarity

STEP 2.

Sniff the wine – twice

STEP 3.

Give it a good swirl around your palate

STEP 4.

Note your findings

Use the notes pages provided to write down your favourites NOTES

WINE

SHOW OF THE

There are so many wines that will thrill and dazzle you today. But I bet there’s one you’ll enjoy above all others. Well, we’d love to know which one. And our winemakers love it when you vote for one of their bottles as Wine of the Show.

Casting your vote is now simpler than ever. Just scan the QR code opposite on your phone to place your vote. Make sure you’re around when we announce the winners 15 minutes before the end of the session. You just might have launched a wine towards super-stardom!

WINE IMPROVES WITH US

Would you like to feel truly inspired by a wine? Are you keen to discover perfect food pairings?

How about being first in the queue for new wines and exclusive offers? Perhaps you’ve got a wine-related question?

Allow our Wine Guides to shed a little light.

To speak to one of our Wine Guides, simply drop by one of the Feature stands – see map on pages 8 & 9

Cheers!

RAISE A GLASS TO THE SUCCESS STORY OF THE 21ST CENTURY … ENGLISH WINE!

England! Land of Harrow & Hope and the glory of Wyfold Vineyards, not to mention home to the doyen of Sussex sparklers, Ridgeview Estate. Our country’s fine sparkling wines rival the best of Champagne. Redbeard and Oastbrook Estate also underline the class of English still wine. Try one today!

“Corks have been popping in south Oxfordshire as Barbara Laithwaite’s lovely Wyfold Vineyard racks up trophies and gold medals. Henry and Kaye Laithwaite produce a knock-out range too, flying the flag for the flint-laden slopes above Marlow. Sussex is represented by sparkling pioneers, Ridgeview Estate, and festival newcomers, Oastbrook Estate.”

Becca Reeves, Wine Buyer

Barbara Laithwaite - Wyfold Vineyard

Tamara and Simon Roberts - Ridgeview Estate

Becca Reeves

"When we planted our first vines in 2003, I never imagined being here sharing our sparkling wines in such esteemed company. But I knew our little vineyard in the Chiltern Hills near Henley was the perfect spot – and here we are at Olympia rubbing shoulders with some of the greats of Champagne! But it’s been a long journey …

We had to wait a full ten years to release our first wine, which quickly won a Trophy at the Judgement of Parsons Green competition. By then my little hobby had turned into an all-consuming passion.

We’ve won a few more big awards since then, but this is what it’s all about. Seeing familiar faces, meeting new Wine Show goers, and delighting you all with a glass or two of lovely Oxfordshire fizz.

Makes all the early mornings and hard work out in all weathers very worthwhile. Thanks for supporting Wyfold and English wines –and cheers! Do please join me in the Wyfold garden located by the main entrance."

“Grape growing must run in our family’s blood! Harrow & Hope is about 15 miles from Wyfold above the Thames at Marlow. Over half a million years, the retreating river left rocks that make our estate a dream for Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier. But a nightmare to cultivate, as two broken harrows testify. But then nothing worth treasuring ever came easy. Sharing these wines with you here in Olympia gives me immense pride and pleasure. Enjoy!"

Henry Laithwaite

Creamy berry fruit, minerality at the

biscuity hints.

RIDGEVIEW

Crisp, citrusy, nectarine fruit with toasty, yeasty notes.

Delicate, fresh, fruity and complex with a soft creamy mousse.

Henry Laithwaite – Harrow & Hope

Oastbrook Pinot Blanc 2023

Lovely rounded weight, creamy, yet fresh with apple and citrus.

Creamy texture, berry fruit hints, good acidity, length.

Pinot Gris 2023

Creamy, rounded, with juicy tropical fruit and peach, with good freshness.

REDBEARD

15 Redbeard Bacchus (Paper Bottle) 2020

Fresh and citrusy with grapefruit, elderflower and jasmine notes.

Loose Cannon Brewery in Abingdon on Thames – a town historically linked with brewing since like – you know – really long ago when there were knights and stuff.

LOOSE CANNON

Gentle peach and lemon flavours and a crisp hoppy finish. 18

Crisp, refreshing with a gentle hoppy bitterness, creamy caramel and citrus.

A tropical fruit burst followed by a pleasingly crisp finish.

Jeremy Clarkson

Farming isn’t just “how” Hawkstone is made - it’s “why” it’s made. Having put blood, sweat and tears into cultivating his malting barley, Jeremy Clarkson was determined that it be put to good use, so supplied it directly to a local brewery to turn into lager.

Our master brewers who created the original lager have overseen the expansion of the range, including a regular rotation of limited editions to keep things fresh. We launched Hawkstone Cider with the same authentic farming storyalways British apples, never from concentratethis time in partnership with the phenomenon that is Kaleb Cooper.

Every Hawkstone product is a unique combination of hard work, quality ingredients, brewing expertise and personality. This shines through everything we do.

Kaleb Cooper HAWKSTONE

“Years in the making - Britpop sparkling wine was a smash hit last summer so we're delighted to broaden the Britpop range further. The Wine Festival is the perfect moment to pop up 'The Cheese Hub' and pop off the corks on the sparkling rosé, elderflower spritz and our cider. Cheers. Alex James”

BRITPOP

Brut by Alex James NV

Creamy mousse, with ripe stone fruits, bright citrus, biscuity length.

27 Britpop Rosé by Alex James NV

Light red berry fruit; bright and citrusy, toasty finish.

28 Britpop Elderflower Spritz by Alex James Carmarthenshire

Light, crisp and utterly refreshing, with classic English hedgerow hints of elderflower.

29 Britpop Cider by Alex James (50cl) Herefordshire –

Medium dry, tangy, golden, sun-baked apple fruit. Crisp, juicy finish.

Food enthusiasts Greg Roberts, our wine educator and Emma Garbutt, one of our wine guides, share their favourite food and wine pairings, showcasing artisan cheeses, tasty morsels from Somerset Charcuterie, Berkshire Trout and Gorvett & Stone chocolates.

FOOD&WINE Emma Garbutt Greg

CURED FOOD PAIRINGS

Roberts

tasting

BRITPOP &CHEESE

Tasting at the CHEESE HUB

CURED FOOD PAIRINGS

Lunchtime 11.30am

Berkshire Trout and Somerset Charcuterie (embracing traditional Spanish and Italian methods) … so many flavours! And all of them enhanced by a variety of carefully chosen wine partners.

CHEESE & CHARCUTERIE

BRITPOP & CHEESE

Lunchtime 12.30pm

Britpop wines with Alex James’ cheeses, with a canapé to blow your mind! All served with a side order of rock and roll!

CHOCOLATE

Cheese and Somerset Charcuterie … you just go for big reds, right? You might be surprised by the wines that best complement these gourmet morsels –and definitely delighted!

Chocolate and wine? Heavenly for many, especially when you have the delicious offerings of expert chocolatiers, Gorvett & Stone, and bottles selected by Wine Educator, Greg.

These sessions involve food sampling, if you have any allergen concerns or questions, please speak to a member of our tasting team on the day.

NO BOOKING REQUIRED, VISIT THE CHEESE HUB AND TAKE A SEAT

FESTIVAL at the FOOD

Fancy something to eat while you’re enjoying your wines? There are plenty of food options to tuck into at the Wine Festival, from nibbles at the many artisan food stalls to something more filling.

Head to the Airstream at the Cheese Hub for hot food, while the Café will be serving sandwiches and an array of other snacks. There’s even a classic Citroën van where you can pick up tea, coffee and other soft drinks. There will also be pre-packed boxes of cheese and charcuterie to take home with you.

At the AIRSTREAM

See floorplan on pages 8 & 9

At the CAFE

See floorplan on pages 8 & 9

MERLOT ON THE DANCE FLOOR

Music and wine, two of my favourite subjects! Music is so powerful, so emotive, it has the power to alter, utterly, our perception of the space we are in. It can alter, how we see, feel and....... taste….? I can't wait to share my music and wine findings with you.

Grant Hedley

THE A-SIDE

THE B-SIDE

The A-side …

This is where things get funky! MC Grant creates just the right musical vibe to accompany the wine in your glass. Tune in, chill out … and in years to come, say: “I was there!”

The B-side …

We investigate how music can change your perception of wine. Join MC Grant, as he plays a selection of tracks while you sip three different wines. Will it be ‘mellow, mellow, right on’ or does it throw your senses ‘upside down, round and round’.

EVENING SAT LUNCH SAT EVENING 5pm 11am 5pm 7pm 1pm 7pm 8pm 2pm 8pm

SWING ON BY, GRAB YOUR HEADPHONES AND GET YOUR GROOVE ON!

KEW SERIES

Kew Series by Laithwaites celebrates our partnership with the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew – near neighbour of today’s Wine Festival venue. Each wine showcases exciting grape varieties from among the 10,000 or so we inherited from early humans – many of which face being lost forever – grown by producers committed to preserving vineyard biodiversity. Visit our Kew Series stand to enhance your tasting experience with our interactive display, formerly known to regular Festival attendees as the ‘Taste Tunnel’.

“Madame F is the product of pride, passion and pizzaz. Of creativity, inclusivity and originality. And a creative collaboration with the charity, Queer Britain. Come on over and enjoy the lively white, fruity rosé and joyous Prosecco, think about things a little differently … and be a little more Madame F!

MADAME F 10

FRANCE, THE STARTING POINT FOR LAITHWAITES AND FOR MANY, THE WORLD’S GREATEST WINE NATION.

If you make France your first stop today, you’ll be following in Tony’s footsteps. With so many grape varieties and styles to discover, it’s still inspiring great wine adventures for our customers. Vive la France!

Nick Taylor

“‘France remains the cradle of wine civilisation’. Hopefully, that assertion will generate lively discussion as you taste your way around some of the world’s most renowned wine regions. And what a pleasure you have in store exploring the classics of Bordeaux, Burgundy, Champagne, the Loire, the Rhône, the south of France and more. You’ll find the quality and variety throughout, thoroughly impressive.”

Nick Taylor, Buying Director

Bordeaux vineyards

La Clarière Barrels

STAND11

When winemaker Hervé Sabardeil discovered the story of a rich, red wine that was popular with Roman centurions in southern France, a legendary new wine was born. Hervé set about recreating that ancient style, producing a super-juicy, irresistible red – and naming it Cabalié. The rest is history. It’s our No.1 bestseller year after year, a regular Gold-medal winner and is always hugely popular at the Wine Festival. All hail Hervé … and visit his stand to enjoy the whole family of Cabalié wines.

Love Cabalié? Then come and see where it’s made –our cellar door is now open to all of our friends!

The vineyards of Vindivin

Our cellar doors will soon beopentoCabaliéfans!

Hervé Sabardeil & Tom Laithwaite

Visit our new tasting room

CABALIÉ

Ripe peach, delicate pear and a fresh citrus edge.

Fresh and

with delicate berry fruit, citrus and pepper.

Smooth, velvety, with raspberry, blackberry, herbs and spice.

Big, rich and smooth with mouth-staining red and black fruit.

Mouthfilling, velvety black fruit, port-like hints, spice and herbs.

Winemaker Hervé Sabardeil has been praised by Decanter, Wine Spectator and world-famous wine critic Robert Parker.

STAND12

FAMILLE BOUGRIER is one of the last family-owned wine companies covering the whole of the Loire Valley, from the Muscadet area to Sancerre. They were established in 1885 and have been run by six consecutive generations of the family. Famille Bougrier have their own primesited vineyards in Touraine and enjoy access to the finest grapes right across the region thanks to a loyal network of dedicated growers. They meticulously oversee every stage of the production process, from grape to bottle. And they boast a remarkable range of Loire Valley wines, covering all the main grape varieties, appellations and styles. They have two very clear goals – to be the Loire Valley’s leading producer of quality wines and to carry on delighting our customers.

BOUGRIER

48 Abbesse Sauvignon Blanc

Very lively, ripe; intense citrus, gooseberry and herbaceous notes.

49 Le Fief du Temple Colombard Chenin 2022

Refreshing citrus core, rounded notes of peach and nectarine.

50 Les Héritiers Dubois Vouvray 2022

Very fresh and lively with lemony pear fruit, roundness.

51 La Nantaise Réserve 2022

Grapefruit, lemon and green apple with a slightly saline edge.

52 Le Grand Maré Touraine Sauvignon Blanc 2023

Very citrusy, grassy fresh, stoney. Good intensity, creamy weight.

53 Les Secrets d’Abbesse Sauvignon Blanc 2022

Bright citrus, hint of exotic fruits with a saline, mineral finish.

WINES OF BORDEAUX

Throughout its history, Bordeaux has proven itself to be a region in constant evolution, a master of reinvention with a diverse range of colours and unexpected styles to discover and enjoy. As well as its famous red blends, Bordeaux also offers an incredible range of crisp, elegant whites, fruity rosés, clairet, sparkling Crémants and sumptuous sweet wines, with something for every palate, occasion and budget. Visit us to explore Bordeaux’s refreshing wine styles and take part in our lively and interactive casino game, it’s the perfect way to challenge your taste buds and discover what modern Bordeaux is all about.

Tangy apple, with orange zest and toasty oak spice.

Ripe, spiced and voluptuous, then tight and linear in freshness. 56 Le Rosé de La Clarière 2023

Delicate strawberries, raspberries, cherry; zippy freshness.

Smooth, silky ripe black fruit, plum, hint of oak. 59

Silky texture, ripe plum, blueberry and cherry, with freshness.

Silky tannins, black fruits, floral hints, long, mellow.

Luscious with light honey spice, apricot. Very tight and fresh still.

Logo « B Wines Bordeaux » RVB ROUGE

Come over and enjoy a range of our most popular wines from southern France. And start with a glass of Roche Lacour, handmade by Laurent in ancient cellars beneath Limoux – and our No.1 fizz for many years. Savour some legendary reds too, including Pigassou (The Black Pig) and super-smooth Le XV du Président.

62 Crémant de Limoux AOC – 12.5%

Tasting note. X

Generous flavours of ripe peach, pear and citrus. Gentle creamy mousse.

63 12.5%

Brioche, peach and apple with a long toast and vanilla finish.

64 12.5%

Tasting

Fresh strawberry, a dash of peppery spice and cream.

65 14%

More stone fruit with vibrant notes of quince, creamy weight, herbs.

66 12%

note.

Rounded honeyed lemon and creamy notes. Very bright and fresh.

67 14%

Easy, supple, juicy black fruits; wild herbs and spice hints.

68 Hauterive IGP – 13.5% £9.59

£4.37

X

Tasting note.

Silky, ripe and fleshy black fruit, with smoky herbal richness.

69 13% £10.39

Tasting note. X Le XV du Président

Freshness and sleek tannins, ripe bramble and plum, wild herbs.

70 13.5%

Dense and silky, with black fig, lemon thyme and mineral grip finish.

71 13.5%

Silky with ripe black fruit, herbal and pepper hints, freshness too.

72 13.5%

Tasting note.

Velvety, ripe textured tannins, dense black herbal fruit.

X Le XV du Président Réserve 2022

73 13.5%

Pays d'Oc IGP – Bottle ABV%

Tasting note.

Black cherry, bramble fruit and sweet oak spices.

CHAMPAGNE FRANCE

“If you’re in the mood for something celebratory, you must visit the Champagne stand! Our stellar line-up includes the stylish Charles de Cazanove Senses ... and glorious wines from the brilliant Château de Bligny. Be sure to pause and indulge.”

Sarah Everden, Wine Buyer

Champagne Charles de Cazanove Brut NV

Fresh, crisp and fruity, with creamy, toasty complexity.

Château de Bligny Grande Réserve NV

Ripe yellow fruits, creamy, biscuity notes, fine mousse, rich length. 76

Charles de Cazanove Senses NV

Apple and pear, with hints of plum and blossom, elegant freshness.

Château de Bligny Grand Rosé Brut NV

Bright and tangy fruit, citrus minerality, toasty complexity.

Sarah Everden

LOIRE FRANCE

“As the Loire river winds its way from central France westwards to the Atlantic, its vineyards produce a range of delicious grapes and exciting wine styles to discover. Savour a few of them here – from grassy Sauvignon to silky Cabernet Franc and the citrusy saline edge of great Muscadet. Refreshment guaranteed!”

Samuel

Fishlock, Wine Buyer

Grapefruit, lemon, green apple, with seabreeze freshness.

79 La Folie de Pierre Sauvignon Blanc 2022

Grapefruit and green apple, with a refreshing crispness.

80 Manoir des Herbauges Vieilles Vignes 2023 Muscadet Côtes de Grandlieu sur Lie AOC – 11%

Hint of spritz with green apple and floral notes.

81 Le Pavillon de Targé 2020

Silky red and black fruits, with leafy earthy notes. Long.

Samuel Fishlock

BURGUNDY FRANCE

“If you’ve ever wondered why Burgundy is so revered, come on over and taste the wines of our family-run domaines. Velvet-smooth reds crafted from the great Pinot Noir grape, creamy-rich Chardonnays and more. You’ll be a Burgundy convert in no time!”

Jennie Perry, Wine Buyer

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CHÂTEAU DE LA GREFFIÈRE

Château de la Greffière Mâcon La Roche Vineuse 2022 Mâcon La Roche Vineuse AOP – 13%

Creamy roundness with bright stone fruit and citrus minerality.

Château de la Greffière Mâcon-Serrières Gamay 2022

– 12.5%

Silky red fruits cut through by lovely freshness.

18

DOMAINE BERNARD MOREAU

Domaine Bernard Moreau Bourgogne Chardonnay Vieilles Vignes 2022, Bourgogne AOC – 12.5%

Creamy peach and pear fruit with citrusy mineral freshness.

Domaine Bernard Moreau Bourgogne 2022 Bourgogne AOC – 12%

Silky, complex layers of red fruit with a mineral-fresh finish.

Jennie Perry

FRANCE

BEAUJOLAIS

“There isn’t a softer, more joyous French red than good Beaujolais. The region also makes finer styles that are nearer in style to the wines of Burgundy, its neighbour to the north. It’s all thanks to family producers like Domaine Piron, whose estate goes back more than 400 years and whose expertise is second to none.”

Samuel Fishlock, Wine Buyer

19

DOMINIQUE PIRON

86

87

Bright, ripe stone fruit and citrus mineral freshness.

Supple, fruity and charming; juicy red fruit freshness.

88 Maison Dominique Piron Beaujolais-Villages 2023

Silky, supple fruit of cassis, strawberry and cherry.

Maison

89

Lovely roundness and weight with lots of exuberant silky berry fruit.

Samuel Fishlock

BORDEAUX FRANCE

“We have over 50 years’ buying experience in Bordeaux, an office in Saint-Emilion and yours truly, a Bordeaux-bornand-bred wine nut who loves nothing more than finding you great claret. Many of my current favourites are here for you to savour today. I hope you love them as much as I do!”

Jean-Marc Sauboua, Wine Buyer

Crisp lemony fresh, with blossom hints and stone fruit. Gentle.

Supple, rounded with bright, fruity length and rounded tannins.

CARBONNEAU 21

Juicy and lightly tropical, with intense citrus. Elegant, long.

Velvety, rounded tannins; bright plum and cherry fruit, floral.

Silky raspberry and plum, with lots of freshness, grippy.

Jean-Marc Sauboua

CELLIER DES PRINCES

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RHÔNE FRANCE

“The Rhône is an historic wine region with a great north-south divide. In the north, Syrah vines cling to slopes that climb steeply above the great river. It’s hallowed ground for fans of spicy, powerful Syrah. In the south, the vineyard area is wider and flatter, the landscape is more Mediterranean, and the wines are herb-scented, rich and warming. We have worked tirelessly across the entire region to ensure you have a superb range of wines to taste.”

Mark Hoddy, Wine Buyer

Supple with bright plum and forest fruit, liquorice and pepper notes.

Juicy berry fruit, smooth tannins and a herbal, mineral finesse.

99 Le Prince de Courthézon Côtes du Rhône 2022

Silky smooth layers of rich black fruit; depth and intensity.

Le Prince de Courthézon Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2022

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Châteauneuf-du-Pape AOP – 14.5%

Mouthfilling, rich, ripe fruit. Fresh with fine tannins and warm spice.

CHÂTEAU SIXTINE 23

Cuvée du Vatican Réserve de l'Abbé Blanc 2022

Côtes du Rhône AOP – 12.5%

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Creamy, rounded stone fruit cut through by grippy minerality.

Cuvée du Vatican Réserve de l'Abbé Côtes du Rhône 2022, Côtes du Rhône AOP – 14%

Smooth, medium-bodied and aromatic with plum and cherry fruit.

Cuvée du Vatican Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2022

Châteauneuf-du-Pape AOC – 15%

Generous with mouthfilling black fruits, spice and smooth tannins.

Château Sixtine Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2021

Châteauneuf-du-Pape AOC – 15.5%

Still very young, full of intense fruit and sweet velvety tannins.

Mark Hoddy

MAISON BRÉBAN

PROVENCE FRANCE

“You can’t have failed to notice the wine that’s taken the world by storm in recent years –Provence rosé. This pale pink, dry, subtle style is the absolute epitome of French chic, and demand has gone through the roof. We’ve been developing close links with the region’s best producers for decades, including Wine Festival veterans the Bréban family. Visit our stand and enjoy life through rosé-tinted glasses!”

Sarah Everden, Wine Buyer

Floral lightness, ripe raspberry, roundness, elegant mineral edge.

Pontfract Rosé 2023 Côtes

Elegant, citrusy, ripe red berry fruits and spices. Lovely balance.

Domaine de Paris Côtes de Provence Rosé 2022

Ripe strawberry and white pepper; creamy texture; minerality.

FRANCE

Sarah Everden

STAND25

Famous for its use of Pinot Noir, reserve magnums and oak ageing Bollinger have been crafting elegant, complex Champagnes with their own unique character since 1829. With rigorous attention to detail, for Bollinger accepts nothing less than excellence.

Fonseca has belonged in the first rank of Vintage Port producers since the 19th century. Their wines are noted for their luscious fruitiness which displays great opulence and complexity.

MENTZENDORFF

creamy, very fine and toasty with a rich fruitiness.

Floral red fruits, savoury toasty richness, freshness and minerality. 112

Lemon, ripe apple and pear, toasted nut and very saline, freshness.

Bodegas Hidalgo was established by the Hidalgo family over 200 years ago. Known as the definitive Manzanilla House, continuity and quality have always been the most important themes for the company.

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Toasty yeasty flavours from En Rama with candied lemon notes and that saline bite.

Fonseca Quinta do Panascal Port Douro DOC – 20%

Luscious, ripe, velvety, with ripe plum and strawberry, fine tannins.

WINES OF EXTRAORDINARY VALUE AND CRAFTSMANSHIP FROM REGIONS OLD AND NEW.

Spanish wines in their infinite variety are the reflection of a vast land of extremes, with contrasting colours and a rich cultural heritage. Our growers are waiting eagerly to serve you something truly vibrant and exciting.

Sarah Everden

“When we held our first festival, Spain was largely regarded as a source of inexpensive, ordinary reds – with only Rioja standing above the parapet. Now you have an incredible choice of superb styles. Enjoy fresh whites like Verdejo and Rioja Blanco alongside familiar red favourites like El Bombero, mature La Cantera and, of course, wonderful Riojas. Why not start with Cava, the classic sparkling style tasting better than ever, finish on amazing sherry … and enjoy everything in between?

Viva España!”

Sarah Everden, Wine Buyer

Lauren Rosillo and Sarah Everden

Trophy. winning Pamela Geddes from Artiga Fustel

STAND26

ATTENTION TO DETAIL SINCE 1926

Our bodega is founded on hard work in the vineyard, cosmopolitan spirit, deep roots, and innovation. We celebrate our history but are always looking to the future. We were born in Elciego, the birthplace of modern Rioja wine and one of the best known and most respected towns in the Rioja Alavesa. Behind the solid walls of its manor houses, centuries of wisdom have made Alavesa a winemaking stronghold. We had the good fortune to put down roots in the perfect spot and are dedicated to delighting all lovers of great Rioja.

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Fresh and well balanced; subtle grapefruit and lime character. 116

Numerada 65 Albariño 2022

Very fresh and citrusy, with blossom, light peach hints and lime.

117 Barón de Barbón Oak Aged Rioja 2021

Medium weight, silky and brightly fruity with some spice notes.

de Barbón Reserva 2018

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Intense spicy black fruit with a hint of mocha and oaky spice.

119 Barón de Barbón Gran Reserva 2015 Rioja DOCa – 14%

Rich, velvety-smooth with layers of red berry fruit and spice.

BODEGAS Y VIÑEDOS ¡HOLA! 27

Green fruits, grapefruit, herbal, crisp acidity.

¡H!

Ripe red berry filled mousse with elegant acidity.

¡Hola! Mediterraneo Brut Rosé NV Catalunya

Blackcurrant, grapefruit and cherry, herbal lift; freshness. 123

¡H! Barcelona Hola Alcohol Free Sparkling NV

Bubbly with bright apple notes, lightly tropical, apricot, juicy.

124

¡Hola! Mediterraneo Orange Spritz Aromatised

8.5%

Grapefruit and orange with a gentle bitterness and fizz and fresh herb finish.

ARTIGA FUSTEL

Rossell Organic Cava Brut 2022

Mouthfilling ripe orchard fruits, biscuity hints, long.

Lively and refreshing grapey flavour. Hint of honeysuckle, off dry.

Super-concentrated black fruit flavours with an edge of spice.

Mature and complex with soft berry fruit and a long spicy finish.

ANECOOP 29

Chica Bonita 2022

Gentle fizz, lots of pretty floral notes, deliciously grapey, medium. 130

Hacienda de Lluna Moscatel Rosado 2022

Gentle fizz, bags of fruit, a touch of sweetness and a crisp finish.

de Lluna Syrah 2023

Velvety red berry flavours, savoury notes and a touch of spice.

del Conde Gran Selección

Silky with gentle summer berry flavours and a hint of vanilla oak.

Supple red fruits - plum and cherry; silky, soft, fresh.

Rich and warming, smooth tannins, well balanced fruit and power.

135 La Cantera Reserva 2018

Ripe red fruits, silky smooth tannins and a toasty oak finish. 136 El Bombero Gran Reserva 2017

Full-bodied, lingering plum, raspberry and smoky vanilla spice.

JavierWinemaker,Domeque

EL ESCOCES VOLANTE

Pedra do Cribo Albariño 2019 Rías Baixas DO

Bodegas San Valero

in

the Aragón region

Norrel Robertson MW at El Escocés Volante

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Fresh aromatic notes of stone fruits with a mineral finish.

138 The Silver Route Old Vine Tempranillo Syrah 2021 Extremadura VdT – 14.5%

Medium-full with lush peppery bramble fruit, spice and smooth tannins.

139 Manga del Brujo Repaso Doble Pasta 2020 Calatayud

Silky and fresh, with black cherry, generous spice and mocha notes.

140 Sierra de los Sueños 2021

Silky, but full bodied, with dark blackberry and spice, herbal notes.

VIÑA BUJANDA

Viña Bujanda Tinto Joven 2022

Silky strawberry, raspberry and crushed cassis, freshness.

Bujanda Crianza 2020

Bright, juicy red fruits, with a wrap of coconut and spice. 143

Viña Bujanda Graciano 2014

Silky red fruits, with taut freshness, savoury hints and spice.

de Valpiedra 2017

Intense blackberry, cherry and raspberry with firm vanilla oak.

GONZALEZ BYASS

Delicado Fino Sherry (50cl)

Bright elegance, bready, nutty notes, citrus, salinity, length.

Rich, toasty and nutty, with candied lemon and a salty tang.

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Leonor Palo Cortado 12 Años Sherry Jerez DO –

Luscious, creamy toffee, rich figgy fruit, spice, savoury finish, dry.

Rich, long, dark and spiced, with length and freshness. Finishes dry.

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Delicado Pedro Ximenez 'PX' Sherry (50cl) Jerez DO –

Very viscous, luscious, burnt toffee, dates, molasses, toasted walnuts.

Welcome to

WE HAVE BEEN CHAMPIONS OF PORTUGAL – ITS WINES AND PORTS – SINCE THE 1970S BUT IN THIS CENTURY ITS POPULARITY HAS REALLY TAKEN OFF.

How we love Portuguese wines. They have it all. Originality, quality and keen prices. Our festival selection covers Setúbal and Lisboa up to the Douro in the north, with something for everyone.

Jehan Sacaze

“Wine Spectator called Portugal “the most exciting wine country on the planet.” Lots of our customers wholeheartedly agree. We’ve proudly championed the nation’s best producers, winning Portugal Wine Retailer of the Year along the way. Look out for a host of much-loved big reds, fresh crisp whites, and even delicious rosés, from estates with generations of winemaking expertise. Plus, great Ports from Andresen, one of the last family-owned, independent Port houses.”

Jehan Sacaze, Wine Buyer

STAND34

Jaime has followed in his father’s and grandfather’s footsteps and is a winemaker with a real passion for making hearty, full-flavoured reds. They’ve racked up dozens of Gold medals and his biggest hits – like Vinha do Fava, Rocksand Shiraz and new favourite, Maria Fadista – are all here for you to savour, alongside two refreshing whites.

JAIME QUENDERA 34

Rainha do Mar Fernão Pires 2023

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Dry and racy with ripe, savoury flavours and a mouthwatering finish. 151 Portinho do Côvo

Crisp, citrusy and stony fresh with blossom notes and spice.

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Citrus, stone fruit and a gentle effervescent lift.

Velvety and smooth with black fruit, vanilla.

154 Rocksand Shiraz 2022

Rich and fruity with flavours of plum, prune and blackcurrant; spicy.

155 Vinha do Fava Touriga Nacional 2022

– 14%

Immense flavour and richness with firm tannins, yet velvety texture.

156 200 Gallons Reserva 2021

Setúbal – 14.5%

Smooth, velvety black cherry, juicy plum and oaky vanilla spice.

157 Vinha do Fava Reserva 2021

– 14%

Rich and textured, with purple fruits, toasty oak spice, long finish.

Dark ripe mulberries, currants, plush tannins, spicy vanilla finish.

de Vilar Port Finish 2021

Velvety black fruit, lavish spice, oaky tones and grippy tannins. 160

Vilarissa Grande Reserva 2021

Full bodied and supple, ripe plum, prunes and spiced vanilla.

de Vilar Rosé Port (50cl)

Strawberry, cherry, redcurrant with herby freshness.

CASA SANTOS LIMA 36

White flowers, white pepper, very citrusy fresh, slight petillance.

Crisp redcurrant, citrus and summer berry fruits; peppery edge.

Bright cherry, redcurrant and plum flavours with a mocha hint.

Concentrated, juicy, smooth with rich, dark fruit.

DFJ VINHOS

Ripe orchard fruits – peach and apricot – with a creamy lemon note.

Ripe damson and blackberry, mocha, exotic spice, freshness too.

Aluado Alicante Bouschet Reserva

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Full bodied, rich blackberry, cassis with vanilla and cinnamon spice.

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QUINTA DO CASAL BRANCO

Expressive, opulent and fresh with spice and stone fruit flavours.

Very supple and smooth; lots of ripe, red berry fruits; oaky notes.

171 Lobo e Falcão Reserva 2022 Vinho regional Tejo – 14%

Supple and smooth; lots of ripe, red berry fruits; oaky notes.

172 Lobo e Falcão Centenário Grande Reserva 2022, Vinho regional Tejo – 14%

Velvety black fruits, dark chocolate, spice and firm tannins.

Carlos Flores des Santos at Andresen

ANDRESEN

Harvesting at Andresen in Douro

173 Andresen 10-year-old White Port (50cl) Port – 20%

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Joana Lopes winemaker at Quinta do Casal Branco

Smooth and rich with dried fruit flavours, candied citrus, beautifully balanced.

Full bodied with powerful red fruit flavours and a long juicy finish.

175 Andresen Late Bottled Vintage Port 2017 (in gift box) Port – 20.5%

Rich and smooth with blackcurrant, chocolate, spice and tobacco notes.

176 Andresen Royal Choice 20-year-old Tawny Port Port – 20%

Smooth and mellow with rich dried fruit flavours.

ITALY’S LEGENDARY STYLE AND SOPHISTICATION PERMEATE EVERY FACET OF ITS INDUSTRY … NOT LEAST, WINE!

From top to toe, Italy offers such an intriguing variety of grapes with renowned food-matching versatility, you could spend a lifetime exploring the possibilities. We give you a snapshot of the choices here in a range of delicious wines that bring joy to the senses.

Leonardo Bassano

The scenic vineyards of Tuscany

“With thousands of years' winemaking history and the most indigenous grape varieties of any country, Italy is known as “The Land of the Vine”. It produces a vast range of styles from its hugely varied climate and topography. Crisp whites from the Alpine north, to classics from the warm gentle hills of Tuscany, big warm reds from the sun-baked south and much more besides. We have been exploring Italy since our very earliest days, making friends (you’ll meet some of them today) and bringing you exciting new finds. Here’s to another half century of Italian discoveries.”

Leonardo Bassano, Wine Buyer

Paolo AnnaritaandMasi

STAND40

Poderi dal Nespoli is located in the Bidente Valley, on the hills of Forlì, between the Apennines and the Adriatic coast. It’s a very historic and beautiful part of Italy that’s perfect for the production of high quality wines. It is here that we cultivate our vineyards, here we live every

day in the spirit of this generous and welcoming land. We also have loyal growers right across Italy, whose dedication helps make our Papavero wines so popular, year after year. We take great pride in looking after our environment and all our growers – and delighting our friends in the UK.

PODERI DAL NESPOLI 1929 & FAMIGLIA PAPAVERO

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Fresh and gently effervescent; lovely almond and citrus flavour.

Ripe summer fruits, citrus, and subtle anise tones. Light, fine mousse.

179 Il Papavero Pinot Grigio 2023 Terre

White peach, ripe apple and grapefruit with a zingy freshness.

180 Nespoli da Maggio Chardonnay 2022

Ripe and rounded apricot character with a crisp citrusy zing.

Cavallo Sangiovese 2022

Medium weight and silky. Fresh, fruity, mouthwatering and juicy.

182 Il Papavero NV Vino Rosso – 12.5%

Supple with loads of fruity, easy drinking charm.

183 Il Papavero Primitivo 2022

Dark plum and spicy raisin with alluring chocolate hints.

184 Poderi dal Nespoli Borgo dei Guidi 2019

Forli IGT – 14.5%

Full bodied, intense, long, rounded tannins and dense fruit.

Creamy mousse with a hint of tropical and very citrusy fruit.

Gently fizzy, creamy texture; ripe apple, pear and citrus.

Orchard and tropical fruit with a light, refreshing fizz.

Bright, intense lemon, ripe peach and a gentle mousse of bubbles.

Bright citrusy fruit, hints of ripe pear and apple.

Underscored by crisp, minerality; gentle pear, blossom and apricot.

Very fresh pear and apple with a stony, lemony zing.

Gallici Rosso 2023

Smooth, supple earthy black fruit notes of plum and cherry.

CANTINA SOCIALE DI TRENTO & PROGETTI AGRICOLI

Creamy mousse, ripe peach, apple, pear, cut through by citrusy zip.

crisp, mineral, with brisk lemon notes.

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Casa Cantalini Prosecco Spumante

Lively, fresh citrus and flinty minerality, apple, apricot fruit.

198 Matervitae Bianco 2023 Vino Bianco –

Apple, pear and lemony notes, hint of peach roundness.

199 Lima Dorata Pinot Grigio 2023

Zingy, lemony and fresh, with hints of orchard fruit.

200 Palumbo 2022

Deep cherry and damson fruit, low tannins, sweet spices.

BUYERS CHOICE – ITALIAN SELECTION

201 Colle Marianna Soave 2022

Broad, creamy, white stone fruit with lemony notes and minerality.

202 Le Viti di Beatrice Gavi 2023

Crisp, green apple, light herbal / floral note, citrusy fresh.

203 East by North East Pinot Grigio 2022

Ripe orchard fruits, orange peel and floral hints, subtle spice.

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Villa Broglia Gavi di Gavi 2022

Pure and fresh with citrus fruit and herbal and almond complexity.

Villa Broglia Gavi di Gavi Anniversario 2022 Gavi di Gavi

Pure and fresh with citrus and pear fruit, herbal notes and minerality.

NOTES

LeonardoWinemaker,Palumbo

SARTIRANO 46

Sartirano

Figli Cantine e Vigneti

Bright citrus flavours, ripe tropical notes, good mineral length.

207 Sartirano Figli Langhe Nas-cetta 2022 Langhe Nascetta del Commune di Novello DOC – 13.5%

Ample, rounded, with floral and white fruits, citrus and minerality.

208 Il Poeta Barbaresco Gaia Principe 2020

Silky tannins support the dried cherry and plum with spice. 209 Il Poeta Barolo 2019 Barolo DOCG – 15%

Firm tannins support the dried cherry and plum with spice and violets.

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210 Bartolomeo Lorenzi Rosso Veronese 2021 Veronese

Juicy cherry fruit with appealing freshness and plummy length.

211 Poggio al Lago Ripasso 2021 Valpolicella Ripasso Classico Superiore DOC – 13.5%

Rich red berries, prune, chocolate and spice notes. Rounded tannins.

212 Bartolomeo Lorenzi Amarone 2020 Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG – 15%

Velvety, weighty, mouthfilling, dark cherry, spice.

La Tirela Amarone della Valpolicella Classico 2020

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Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG

Deep blackcurrant and cherry flavours with hints of bitter chocolate.

The juicy grapes of Cantina di Negrar

Federici Bianco 2023

Stone fruits, floral notes, citrus zing and a fresh mineral finish.

Federici Rosso 2021

Warming blackberry, silky tannins, warming oaky spice finish. 216 Selva del Moro Organic Chianti Classico 2020 Chianti Classico DOCG

Silky with bright cherry fruit, violet lift and freshness. 217 Selva del Moro

Chianti Classico Riserva 2019 Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG – 14%

Velvety dark fruit over firm, rounded tannins; intensity and length.

COLLEZIONE DI PAOLO

di Paolo Chianti

Juicy, silky red fruits, almond hints, rounded tannins, good freshness.

Collezione di Paolo Chianti Riserva 2020 Chianti

Ripe plum, morello cherry and bitter chocolate complexity. Silky.

Rich, rounded and velvety; dark cherry and plum, with oaky vanilla.

VINI GIANFRANCO

Full bodied, velvety, with firm tannins, dark fruits, herbs and spice.

Rosso di Montalcino

Cherry, red berry, spice, silky tannins and freshness. 224

Palazzo Brunello di Montalcino 2019 Brunello di Montalcino DOCG – 15%

Full bodied, intense cherry fruit, freshness, still tight; focused.

Edizione Limitata Numerata Numero 5 Cerviano-Merli 2019, Barolo DOCG – 14%

Dark fruits framed by cocoa, vanilla and oak spice.

BARBANERA 51

Rich and velvety with intense black fruit and spice flavours.

Silky dark chocolate, spicy cherry and plum flavour. Very long.

Rich and velvety with intense black fruit and mocha spice.

Governo Rosso 2021

Intense black cherry and sweet spice with perfect smoothness.

Ripe peach with those savoury herbal notes and light citrus.

231 w/o Organic Nero d'Avola Rosato 2023

Sicilia

Fruity, light and crisp, with hints of raspberry, grapefruit and peach.

232 w/o Organic Frappato 2023

Full bodied, intense cherry fruit, freshness, still tight; focused.

Tenuta Fenice Nero d’Avola 2023

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Sicilia DOC – 14%

Velvety and dense with vibrant cherry, berry and rich spice.

CANTINE SETTESOLI 53

234 Valdorata Fiano 2023

Bright and fresh, with delicate apple and pear notes, lemon too.

235 Terra di Nonno Vermentino 2022

Intense lemon and orchard fruits, wild herbs, floral hints.

236 Kew Gardens Carricante 2022

Very citrusy fresh and zingy; hints of white stone fruit.

237 Nostro

Ripe and silky, with bright red fruit; a lift of herb and spice.

DUE PALME

Spumante NV

Juicy, tropical and ripe balanced by lemony hints.

239 Il Brutto Negroamaro Primitivo 2022

Big, ripe bramble and damson flavours with lavish herbal spice.

Round with mature raspberry flavours and spiced plum notes.

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Rounded, velvety tannins. Rich berry fruits and sweet spice finish.

Complex, powerful, elegant balance of black fruit and spice.

Clean, fresh, balanced. Stone fruit, apple and pear flavours.

Rounded, with ripe stone-fruit intensity and underlying freshness.

Rounded and ripe. Cherry, tar and liquorice complexity, velvety too.

CITRA 56

Bright, citrusy, ripe orchard fruits. Lively and easy going.

Ripe orchard fruits with a bright zip of citrus.

Bright berry and citrus tang, creamy ripe strawberry, spice, roundness.

Rich mouthful of juicy, velvety spice plums, with soft, silky tannins.

AUSTRIA & EASTERN EUROPE

UNFAMILIAR WITH GERMAN WINES?

STEP OUT OF YOUR COMFORT ZONE – ITS SUBLIME RIESLINGS ARE A REVELATION!

Wine trade professionals have been singing the praises of German Riesling for generations and for many, it’s the greatest white wine in the world. You could be in for a life-changing experience…

Germany grows a third of the world's Pinot Noir

Samuel Fishlock

Vineyards at Urzig

“Wine has been produced from the vertiginous slopes above the Rhine and Mosel rivers for 2,000 years. Many of today’s producers are very forward thinking and enjoy a very dedicated following from among customers who’ve discovered the greatness of German wine. And the real adventurers have also latched on to aromatic Grüner Veltliner and silky Blauer Zweigelt from Austria. All here for you to savour today.”

Samuel Fishlock, Wine Buyer

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VON REBEN

Von Reben Riesling 2022

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Rheinhessen QbA – 11%

Scintillating green apple freshness, ripe stone fruit and mineral zip.

251 Von Reben Pinot Noir 2021

Pfalz Qualitätswein – 12%

Ripe raspberry, cherry and blackberry, with savoury length.

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Danaris Grüner Veltliner 2022

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Niederösterreich

12%

Rounded with a citrus and green apple bite and slight spritz.

253 Danaris Blauer Zweigelt 2022 Niederösterreich

13%

Delicate and silky with cherry fruits. Gentle wine.

254 Kellermeister Reserve Zweigelt 2020 Niederösterreich – 13.5%

Silky, mature red fruits, rounded tannins and oak spice.

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255 The Boar Riesling 2023 Rheingau Qualitätswein

Bright citrusy notes with hints of ripe apple, peach and blossom.

256 Kir-Yianni Assyrtiko 2022 Florina – 13%

Crisp mineral and citrus, with light apple and pear, incisive.

Pfaffl HUND Grüner Veltliner 2022

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Niederösterreich

Pineapple, orange, green apple, white pepper, citrus and minerality.

258 Cuatro Pasos Bierzo Mencía 2021 Bierzo DO – 13.5%

Silky red fruits and freshness, herbal hints, minerality.

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TÖRLEY - HUNGARY

259 Campanula Pinot Grigio 2023

Fresh, lightly rounded with white stone fruit character and citrus.

260 Campanula Chardonnay 2022

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BERKSHIRE TROUT

berkstrout.co.uk

Berkshire Trout’s heritage dates from 1907 when the farm near Hungerford first started restocking rivers and fisheries with beautiful brown and rainbow trout across the south of England. Lucy and Jon Handley took over the farm in 2020 and, guided by the sustainability of the farm, founded the food side of the business in 2021. The online shop sells a small, but delicious, range of fresh, cold and hot smoked trout products. All the fish are grown on the extensive and low-stocked farm which is fed by the clear flowing waters of the River Dun. The trout are given as much space as they need to develop and grow, as they would do in the wild, which provides an enhanced and delightful flavour.

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SOMERSET CHARCUTERIE

somersetcharcuterie.com

Somerset Charcuterie believes in embracing traditional Italian and Spanish methods combined with some of the fantastic flavours and rich food culture of the West Country. Mixing the old with the new, and Continental with British, their salami, chorizo and cured meat deliver bold, robust flavours that will excite and intrigue.

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LSA is a London-based design studio specialising in contemporary glass. A family business started in 1966 LSA has created objects rooted in deep consideration of how we want to live our lives.

At the core of LSA is people. We are all hosts, we are all guests.

Products are crafted by the very same European producers we began working with fifty years ago, adding to their integrity. We design intuitively to the strengths of each versatile material we use; shapes are refined and proportions are balanced to create pieces that we hope will be used and shared year upon year.

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A TASTE OF WHAT MAKES THE AMERICAS SO SPECIAL FROM MOUTHFILLING ZINFANDEL TO FLORAL, AROMATIC VIOGNIER.

As you would expect over a distance of some 6,800 miles, wines vary considerably between Oregon USA and Patagonia Argentina. We have tasted hundreds en route to bring you a wide variety of great-tasting wines to sample today.

“Most North American wine is consumed State-side but worry not – you'll find plenty of world-class quality wines today. If you like them to taste predominantly fruity rather than savoury, chances are you’re a Chile fan. We’ve all your old favourites, plus exciting, cooler region wines. In Argentina, quality is mainly about altitude and latitude –not to mention the brilliance of producers like Familia Zuccardi, recent winners of Wine Enthusiast’s New World Winery of the Year.”

Jehan Sacaze, Wine Buyer

Vineyards near the Andes

Jehan Sacaze

Fabre vineyards

Fruity and ripe, with crisp grassy notes and citrus.

262 Knotwood Sauvignon Blanc 2022

Zesty-fresh lemon fruit. Herbal hints, mineral crispness. 263

Smooth tannins, ripe black and red fruits, bell pepper hints, spice.

264 Black Saint Peter Zinfandel Reserve 2021

Full body, with velvety black fruit, smooth tannins, long spicy finish.

BUYERS CHOICE CHILE

265 Wolf Point Sauvignon Blanc 2023

Very zingy, with bright lemon and herbaceous notes.

Fray Leon Sauvignon Blanc Reserva 2023

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Fresh and fruity, crisp acidity, juicy peach and flint minerality.

267 Mancura Carignan 2020

Sleek tannins, silky texture, dense black fruit and layered spice.

LUIS FELIPE EDWARDS

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Tropical kiwi and guava fruits; plenty of lively citrus freshness.

Bright peach, lemon, blossom and spice. Freshness.

270 Don Cayetano Cabernet Sauvignon 2022

Concentrated cassis balanced by smooth, rounded tannins.

Silky tannins, elegant black fruits and oak spice.

Rounded, creamy edge to the bright, ripe orchard fruits, citrus finish.

Santa Inés Single Parcel Cabernet Sauvignon 2021

Plump black fruits, minty spice chocolate hints. Silky tannins.

Santa Inés Single Parcel Carmenere 2022

Silky with rich, ripe fruits, rounded tannins, creamy length.

Vineyards at Luis Felipe Edwards

VIÑA FALERNIA

Don Aldo Olivier Pedro Ximénez Chardonnay 2023

Delicate florals, fresh ripe apple, pear and citrusy zip.

Crackling with intense lemon, gooseberry and melon flavours.

Rich ripe blackberry, velvet smooth tannins. Great length and balance.

Silky and bounding with ripe summer fruits and toasty spice maturity.

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CASA SILVA

Casa Silva Selección Especial Sauvignon Blanc 2023 Valle de Colchagua – 13.5%

Fresh mango and apricot, subtle honey and lemon, grassy fresh.

Casa Silva Paredones Cool Coast Sauvignon Blanc 2022, Valle de Colchagua – 13%

Ripe and fruity, pineapple and lemon, with stony elegance.

Casa Silva Selección Especial Cabernet Sauvignon Carmenère 2022, Valle de Colchagua – 13.5%

Juicy red fruits, soft tannins and silky ripe cherry.

282 Casa Silva Terroir de Familia Reserva Pinot Noir 2022 Paredones

Fresh red berry flavours and gentle hints of spice.

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FAMILIA ZUCCARDI

283 The Holdings Chenin Blanc Chardonnay 2021 Mendoza

Juicy fresh lemon and apple notes, with a hint of pineapple.

284 Alambrado Malbec Blanco 2023 Mendoza – 12.5%

Fresh grapefruit and lemon, soft red fruit and floral notes.

285 The Holdings Syrah Malbec 2022 Mendoza –

Smooth with classic blackberry and violet notes. Elegant.

286 Alambrado Malbec 2023 Mendoza – 14%

Silky ripe plum, blackberry and fig, coffee and spicy vanilla notes.

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PEÑAFLOR

287 Opi Malbec 2023 Mendoza – 13%

Intense, ripe black fruit with smooth tannins. Juicy.

288 The Waxed Bat 2023 Mendoza – 14% Red 0125023

Bold, smooth, black fruit, violets and a liquorice tang.

289 The Waxed Bat Reserve 2022 Mendoza – 13.5%

Velvety tannins support ripe black fruit wrapped in vanilla oak.

290 Opi Malbec Reserve 2022 Mendoza – 14%

Intense and velvety, mulberry, plum, cassis, smoky oak and spice.

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BODEGAS FABRE

HJ Fabre Assemblage Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir 2023, Mendoza

Silky cassis and raspberry fruit, with a wild herb hint.

292 HJ Fabre Barrel Selection Patagonia Malbec 2022

Velvety tannins, impressive concentration, spice, length and balance.

HJ Fabre Reservado Cabernet Franc 2022

293

Silky, with firm rounded tannins and real depth of fruit, cedar spice.

294 HJ Fabre Gran Reservado Malbec 2021 Mendoza – 14.5%

Rich raspberry and damson fruit, smooth tannins and spicy complexity.

Gorvett & Stone are based in Henley-on-Thames, where they have a shop. Their products are also available online and in selected food stores/delicatessens including Fortnum & Mason. All the chocolates are handmade in a kitchen at the rear of the shop using the finest ingredients. Visit the stand to chat to the chocolatiers and most importantly to try award-winning Milk Chocolate Truffles with Sea Salt, handmade Cinder Toffee, made using honey from local bees and the hugely popular Exploding Chocolate Frogs with popping candy.

THE RAINBOW NATION FLIES THE FLAG FOR EXPRESSIVE,

SUPERB-VALUE STYLES ACROSS THE SPECTRUM

Having made wine for three and a half centuries, South Africa has a vinous heritage to rival some of the world’s finest. And its wine trade remains incredibly vibrant thanks to forward-thinking producers whose estates are often the beating heart of their local communities.

“South Africa produces expressive wines across the board but it’s the whites above all that have stolen the limelight. Namely racy Colombard, elegant Sauvignon and complex, distinctive Chenin Blanc. New milestones have been hit with Gooseberry Bush enjoying a record-long stay at No.1 in our sales charts and Journey’s End winning our first ever Winery of the Year award. With so many great Cape producers here today, I’m sure there are many more accolades to come.”

Becca Reeves, Wine Buyer

Gooseberry Bush winemaker Jacques Bruwer

Becca Reeves

Journey’s End Leon Esterhuizen & Mike Dawson

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In 1995 the Gabb family, originally from Shropshire, UK, fell in love with this picturesque wine farm surrounded by 20 hectares of gorgeous vineyards.

We are incredibly lucky to be nestled amongst the Schapenberg hills, beneath which lay 350 million-year-old decomposed granite soils. This creates one of the most prestigious terroirs in South Africa, and is where the vines are planted. As well as fantastic views, our vineyards benefit from the cooling and cleansing south-easterly wind, known locally as the ‘Cape Doctor’, which comes in from nearby False Bay and the Atlantic Ocean.

JOURNEY'S END

295 Elephant Tree Chenin Blanc Viognier 2023

Ripe stone fruits, floral hints, lemony zing, nice weight, fresh.

296 Bees Knees Chenin Blanc Viognier 2023

Ripe and racy with tropical fruit, peach and lemon.

297 Queen Bee Viognier 2023

Round and elegantly fresh, vibrant tropical fruits, peach, pear.

298 Journey’s End Sixty Barrels Chardonnay 2022

Citrus and tropical pineapple, with almond and savoury oak tones.

299 Elands Pass Cabernet Sauvignon 2021

Plummy core with sweet tobacco, fresh herbs, and saddle leather.

300 The Velvet Bee 2021

Medium bodied, rolling flavours of red to dark berries, velvety smooth.

GREENER GRAPES - LET'S TALK ABOUT

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We are committed to doing things beautifully. Grape to Glass. This requires steady progress towards ambitious sustainability goals. Pop by the stand to learn about our award-winning approach to sustainability, how we are partnering with others (such as The Great Reserve) to deliver tangible climate action, and to taste some fantastic wines poured from low-carbon packaging!

BON COURAGE

Lemon Tree

Juicy citrus notes, Granny Smith apple, creamy hints.

Lime zest; hints of gooseberries and guava. Very refreshing

Citrusy crisp, fresh green apple with a mineral finish.

Oodles of berry freshness, succulent raspberry and strawberries.

It’s easy to see why The Gooseberry Bush has been a customer favourite for years. It’s that leap-outof-the-glass, grassy fresh, citrusy aroma, with just as much vibrant pizzazz in the taste. A triumph each vintage from Bon Courage.

Robertson is a top South African wine region

Philip Viljoen surveys the vines at Bon Courage

SPIER WINE FARM

Lovely balance of ripe stone fruit with underlying minerality. 307

Velvety, supple, ripe black fruits, spicy and long.

Spier 21 Gables

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309

Caramelised black cherries with hints of dark spice and chocolate.

Spier 21 Gables Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

Concentrated black fruit, velvet texture, creamy oak and spice.

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FLAGSTONE & ACCOLADE WINES

310 Lobster Shack Sauvignon Blanc 2023

Refreshingly crisp, zesty lime, gooseberry and nettle.

311 Flagstone Paradigm Chenin Blanc 2023

Creamy ripe peach, intense citrus, toasty spice.

312 Grill House Shiraz Pinotage 2023

Rich, smooth, juicy and ripe with smoky complexity.

313 The Swashbuckler Pinotage 2023

Juicy red plum and fruitcake with subtle, integrated oak.

EXCELSIOR ESTATE

314 Excelsior Little Hill Sauvignon Blanc 2023 Robertson WO – 10%

Lots of juicy guava and lime; fruity and fresh.

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Excelsior Heritage Reserve Wild Ferment Chardonnay 2023, Western Cape WO – 12.5%

Expressive notes of fleshy white peach, ripe citrus with a long finish.

316 Excelsior Heritage Reserve Viognier 2023

Rounded, weighty, ripe peach, crisp citrus and floral spice.

Excelsior Heritage Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2022

317

Velvety ripe black fruit, rounded tannins, long spicy finish.

FRANSCHHOEK CELLAR & BOSCHENDAL

Fresh raspberries, strawberries, and spiced peach with a citrus zip.

Well balanced with fresh fruit, honey hints and a light creaminess.

Boschendal Appellation

Elgin Chardonnay

Vibrant citrus core with a mineral edge and creamy, oak spice finish. 321

Boschendal Appellation Series Elgin Pinot Noir 2018 Elgin WO

Wild berry and oak spice, mid-weight with fine tannins, long finish.

Always full of energy, Herman, Kobus, Tertius and Heinric are the 'crazy passionate' team behind the gems at Stellenrust.

MOSI WINES 76

Team Stellenrust

Juicy bramble fruit with notes of leathery spice and white pepper.

STELLENRUST 77

Heritage Collection Chenin Blanc 2022

Crisp, elegant, citrus with apricot and pineapple; a fine mineral edge.

Stellenrust Series Rare Mothership Chenin Blanc

324

Intense greengage, lemon, creamy, toasty richness. Huge length.

325 Stellenrust Heritage Collection Pinotage 2022 Stellenbosch WO – 14%

Velvety blackberry fruit, supple tannins, spicy cedar oak, long.

Stellenrust Series Rare Villain Vines Carignan 2019

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Big velvety mouthful of peppery black fruits, chocolate and tobacco.

Joseph Dhafana, winemaker for Mosi Wines

COME AND TRY SOME HEAVENLY OFFERINGS FROM THE LAND OF THE LONG WHITE CLOUD…

New Zealand has around 200 million vines amidst a population of just 5 million people. Wine is a source of national pride and of great importance to the economy. Perhaps that's why they get it so right, so often ... not only with Sauvignon Blanc in Marlborough, but all sorts of grapes from regions across the two islands.

“It’s impossible to think of Sauvignon Blanc without thinking of New Zealand. Remarkably, the first Sauvignon vines weren’t planted in New Zealand until 1973. And it was the Vintage Festival just over a decade later that launched Kiwi Sauvignon onto the world stage when Hunter’s stole the show. Jane Hunter’s team is back alongside fellow stalwarts Seifried Estate, makers of bestselling Split Rock, and other much-loved producers. Prepare to be dazzled!”

Ben Cohn, Wine Buyer

Ben Cohn

Marlborough

The stone that gave its name to Seifried Estate's Split Rock

Crisp, zesty and dry with apple, tropical fruit and lime flavours. 328

Pure, crisp and refreshing; vibrant passion fruit, grapefruit and lime.

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330

Ripe stone fruit, creamy roundness, spice and underlying freshness.

A real elegance of intense citrus, guava and brisk minerality.

BRAND PHOENIX 79

Sauvignon Blanc 2023

331

Lively, crisp lemony fruit, tropical too.

332 Dry Lake Cricket Club Sauvignon Blanc 2023

Juicy mouthful of tropical fruit and lots of citrus. James, Jane & Edward, the talent of Hunter's Wines

Tropical guava, gooseberry and lime flavour with crisp green notes.

Off-dry with exotic tropical fruit, floral notes and spice.

Intensely rich, fruity and sweet yet remarkably fresh and vibrant.

FORREST WINES

Crisp with vibrant gooseberry, elderflower and stony citrus.

Green apple, quince, lemon curd, citrus.

Ripe pear and peach, quince, lemon and a saline edge; great balance.

Delicate summer fruits, citrus zest and light mineral freshness.

COLOURFUL, EASY-GOING, FRUITY AND APPROACHABLE. YOU’RE GUARANTEED TO FIND NEW FAVOURITES HERE.

Home to a thousand flavours including those Shiraz blockbusters and upfront Chardonnays that have won a permanent place in our affections. But that’s not the half of it. Come and get a taste for the diversity in this Great Southern Land.

Ben Cohn

“Our customers’ love affair with Aussie wines is as strong as ever thanks to the dedication and talent of the independent, family producers that you’ll meet today. We’re also showcasing RedHeads, a dynamic, eco-focused winery in South Australia whose distinctively labelled, superb-tasting wines have built up a cult following. It’s sure to be lively so pop by, discover more and enjoy!”

Ben Cohn, Wine Buyer

Sunset on the Goulburn Valley vineyards

Clare Valley

340

McPherson Full Fifteen Sparkling Red 2022

Rich, ripe fruits with a gentle mousse and excellent berry length.

341 McPherson's The Full Fifteen Chardonnay 2022

Clean, fresh, fruity. Very ripe yet dry with a creamy texture.

McPherson The Full Fifteen 2021

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343

Mouthfilling berry and spice flavour with very soft tannins.

Andrew McPherson's The Full Fifteen Reserve

Cracked pepper and bramble fruits, well-integrated oak, great length.

QUARISA WINES 83

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Shiraz 2021

Cracked pepper and bramble fruits; subtle mocha and fine tannins.

345 The Great Bonza Reserve Shiraz Cabernet Sauvignon 2021,

Juicy mouthful of cherries, blackcurrant and spicy oak.

346

Rich flavours of dark berry fruit, plum, silky vanilla finish.

347 Caravan Petite Sirah 2021

Fresh ripe berry flavours, pepper with well integrated vanilla oak.

TRIMBOLI FAMILY WINES

Bright, crisp pear, peach and melon with a creamy finish.

349 Trimboli Salvatore Trebbiano 2022

Nicely rounded, with some weight. Creamy lemon notes.

350 Son of Red Shiraz

Smooth tannins, intense black fruits, sweet spice with a hint of smoke.

351 Black Duck Durif 2023

Luscious, rounded, ripe. Dark black fruit with smooth, gentle tannins.

From humble beginnings, the family’s success story is one of the most remarkable in Australian winemaking history. It begins with Filippo and Maria Casella setting sail from Italy to Australia to find a better way of life and eventually settling in Yenda, New South Wales. After many years of hard work and struggle, it was in 2001 that things changed for the family. John’s vision to create approachable, fruit forward wines that consumers wanted to drink saw rapid success on a global scale.

John’s passion for Australian winemaking has led to the expansion of the company to include some of the country’s most iconic wineries. Honouring decades of family winemaking tradition, John’s desire is to showcase the excellence of Australia’s most famed regions and winemakers.

CASELLA FAMILY BRANDS

RedHeads in the Barossa South Australia.

RedHeads is a special cellar in McLaren Vale where winemakers get to work their magic on top-notch grapes from some of Australia’s best family growers. The wines are small batch, sustainable (RedHeads is setting the bar for environmental standards) and vegan friendly. No two wines taste the same, and they’re all utterly delicious. As you’ll discover when you try the likes of super-fresh Harmonie Rox Chardonnay, juicy Coco Rôtie and luxurious Esulé. “Tour de force winemaking, must be tasted to be believed” (Wine Advocate), and amazing labels too.

Mouthwatering citrus and green fruits, zesty finish.

Creamy mouthful, light spice, cut through by that citrus freshness. 360

Intensely lemony, a hint of pineapple, good balance and length.

Creamy roundness, ripe apricot, hint of blossom.

Coco Rôtie 2021

Smoky blackberry married with dark chocolate raspberry liqueur.

363 RedHeads R'dotto Royale 2022

Rich, ripe fruit with bright freshness and chocolatey tones.

RedHeads Night Of The Living Red 2021

364

Velvety, long and rich. Firm tannins covered by generous ripe fruit.

365 Esulé by RedHeads 2020

Dense blackberry, leafy notes, cedary oak and a spicy finish.

THE FUTURE OF WINE IS RED, WHITE,ROSÉ & green!

AND WE ARE COMMITTED TO LEADING THE WAY BY BECOMING MORE SUSTAINABLE IN ALL AREAS OF OUR BUSINESS.

Meeting the winemaker behind your favourite wine is what this show is all about. Our Vineyard Partners project is simply an extension of that ... and one that’s always been very close to my heart. Today, at the Festival, we showcase the 17 Partnerships that our customers, Vineyard Partners of these estates, support. The project all started with my own Château La Clarière in 1986, but now covers exceptional estates all over the world.

JOIN TODAY!

Join as a Vineyard Partner today by signing up for a six- or 12-bottle case of your favourite Partnership wine available to taste on these stands (marked up with a VP). As a VP welcome, you'll receive a complimentary bottle of the multi-Gold-medal winning English Quality Sparkling Wine, Wyfold Brut 2017. You'll also gain entry into the exclusive Vineyard Partner Lounge at the Festival too and get to know all the other many benefits of being a Partner.

Drop by the stand for a glass and a chat and let me or one of the team explain what Vineyard Partners all is about. Somehow wine always tastes even better when you have a close bond with the winemaker or grower.

Ask any Vineyard Partner here today.

Cheers, Tony

Tony and Jack

Lounge Events

Our Vineyard Partners get VIP treatment at the show ... a VP Lounge Area, with a great programme of exclusive events and an elegant glass, a gift courtesy of LSA International. Each session starts with a fabulous Wyfold English fizz Reception, hosted by my wife Barbara and myself, plus an itinerary of mini tastings and special talks by Partnership winemakers. At any time during the session, Vineyard Partners can come to the VP Lounge Area to relax on comfy sofas, enjoy a cup of tea and cake, coffee, snacks ... even a complimentary cocktail. There’ll be some great mini tastings too – see below for a full itinerary. See you inside, Tony.

WYFOLD DRINKS RECEPTION

Fri Evening 5.15pm Sat Lunchtime 11.15am Sat Evening 5.15pm

Join Tony and Barbara Laithwaite, along with host Oz Clarke, for a delicious glass of Wyfold fizz, Rosé or Brut, at this drinks reception.

ALTOS – SCALING NEW HEIGHTS,

AN INSIDER'S GUIDE TO RIOJA Fri Evening 7.00pm

Lunchtime 1.00pm

Evening 7.00pm

Our Spanish Buyer, Sarah, quizzes Altos co-founder Jean-Marc Sauboua on why altitude and rule-breaking are key today to great winemaking in Rioja.

WINEMAKING AT THE EXTREMES OF NATURE

Evening 6.00pm

Master of Wine and King of Garnacha, Norrel Robertson explains (in non-techy terms!) how he works with nature to get the most from his ancient Calatayud vineyards to make great wines.

AN AUDIENCE WITH BARBARA LAITHWAITE & OZ CLARKE

Fri Evening 8.00pm Sat Lunchtime 2.00pm Sat Evening 8.00pm

Barbara Laithwaite planted her first vine at Wyfold in 2003. Since then, her fizz has won three Trophies. She explains her journey from hobby to full-time passion, in the company of Oz Clarke.

Barbara Laithwaite, Wyfold Vineyard

Jean-Marc Sauboua, Altos de Rioja

Alex Trescowthick wine- maker at RedHeads

Paolo & Annarita Masi at Fattoria di Basciano

Norrel Robertson MW at El Escocés Volante

Join as a Vineyard Partner today by signing up for a six- or 12-bottle case, delivered once a year and access exclusive VP pricing and member benefits. Visit the VP order desk to complete your order.

WYFOLD VINEYARD

366 Wyfold Vineyard Brut 2017 Oxfordshire – 12%

Creamy mousse, pastry, apple, citrus notes, elegant mineral length.

Rosé 2018

Bright strawberry, lemon, undercut by a core of minerality, toasty.

CHÂTEAU LA CLARIÈRE

368 Château La Clarière Blanc 2022 Bordeaux AOC – 13.5%

Rounded creamy stone fruit, bright acidity, toasty oak, grassy, spice.

369 Château La Clarière 2021 Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux AOC – 13.5%

Silky, textured tannins, freshness, with bright plum fruit and oak.

370 Château La Clarière 2020 Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux AOC – 14.5%

Velvety, textured, with firm tannins, great balance of fruit and oak.

374 Château La Clarière Laithwaite 2017 Castillon Côtes

Creamy black fruit, toasty vanilla, raspberry, tobacco notes.

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ALTOS

375 Altos R Pigeage Blanco Rioja 2021 Rioja DOCa – 13.5%

Creamy oak and gentle spice with peach, underscored by minerality.

376 Altos R Pigeage Tempranillo Rioja 2019 Rioja DOCa – 14.5%

Intense dark berry fruit, tobacco, mocha and truffle complexity.

377 Altos R Pigeage Graciano Rioja 2020 Rioja DOCa – 14.5%

Powerful, silky, yet fresh, with red fruits, hints of spice, length.

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ADAM MASON & DUNCAN SAVAGE

Hérisson Chardonnay 2023 Stellenbosch WO – 13.5%

Rounded, good weight; bright citrus and apple, with light spice; long.

Hommage à B Syrah 2021 Coastal Region WO – 13.5%

Silky, fine tannins, zipped freshness, with bright fruit, polished.

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VINEYARD PARTNERS

380 Clos de la Vierge 2022 Jurançon AOC – 14.5%

Roundness and weight, creamy orchard fruits, blossom and minerality.

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382

Hunter's Home Block Sauvignon Blanc 2023, Marlborough – 13%

A real elegance of intense citrus, guava and brisk minerality.

Loubissou Organic 2023 Languedoc Cabrières AOP – 12.5%

Ripe melon, pear and citrus, with an underlying streak of minerality.

383 Lobo e Falcão Centenário Grande Reserva 2022, Vinho regional Tejo – 14%

Velvety black fruits, dark chocolate, spice and firm tannins. 384 Selvarossa dei Confratelli 2020 Salice Salentino DOC – 14.5%

Velvety, ripe fruit, loaded with spicy oak; great intensity and length.

385

Vigna Il Corto Collezione Privata 2021 Toscana IGT

Rich, rounded and velvety; dark cherry and plum, with oaky vanilla. 386 Sierra de los Sueños 2020 Calatayud DO – 14.5%

Silky, yet full bodied, with dark blackberry and spice, herbal notes.

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Sierra de los Sueños 2021 Calatayud

Silky with dark blackberry and plum, a wild herb note and underlying freshness.

388 RedHeads 1888 Barossa Valley Shiraz 2022 Barossa Valley – 14.5%

Powerful, velvety black fruit, rich spice and pepper, silky tannins.

SPIRITS THE Realm

Sipsmith Distillery

Creamy, soft and smooth. Vanilla and biscuit finish.

Samuel Fishlock

Throughout the world gifted distillers are producing ever more exciting tipples for eager followers. Just as top winemakers keep looking forward, so do the artisans behind gin, rum and whisky. There are more exceptional producers than ever, the best of which you can find at this year’s festival. The world of spirits is more colourful than ever.

Samuel Fishlock, Spirits Buyer

Smooth, rounded, creamy with delicate notes.

Lemon peel and lemon verbena with floral top notes.

Like a punnet of freshly picked berries, laced with wild herbs and citrus.

Incognito

Smooth, rounded, warming fudge flavours, with spice.

WARNER'S DISTILLERY

Vibrant and lemony, developing subtle floral and earthy notes.

Juicy rhubarb, with cardamom and orange, with a cinnamon finish.

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Mount Gay Eclipse Barbados Golden Rum (70cl) Barbados – 40%

Charred oak, sweet vanilla, tropical fruits, long spice.

Mount Gay Black Barrel Rum (70cl) Barbados – 43%

Toasty flavours with cinnamon, liquorice and vanilla. Long finish.

Mount Gay XO Barbados Golden Rum (70cl in gift box), Barbados – 43%

Fig, clove, dark chocolate, creamy caramel, full.

Rémy Martin Tercet Cognac (70cl in gift box)

Cognac

Tropical fruits and baking spice with a fresh, long finish.

404 Mount Gay Discovery Set

FRAPIN 96

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Frapin 1270 Cognac Grande Champagne (70cl in gift box), Cognac AOC – 40%

Mellow butterscotch and baked spice with a rounded, creamy finish.

406 Frapin V.S.O.P Cognac (70cl) Cognac AOC – 40%

Creamy, viscous, with caramel and rich fruit notes. Orange, cinnamon.

407 Frapin Château Fontpinot XO (70cl) Cognac AOC – 41%

Intense dried fruits, rich nuttiness, caramel, rancio complexity, layered.

BOUTIQUE BRANDS 97

408 Heavensake Sake Baby! (30cl)

Pretty notes of jasmine, violet and pear; crisp and dry.

409 Heavensake Junmai 12 (72cl) Japan - 12.5%

Intriguing, salted caramel notes, yet savoury; crisp finish.

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411

Heavensake Junmai Ginjo Label Azur x Hakushika (72cl), Japan - 16%

Clean, fruity and smooth with honeycomb and tropical fruit hints

Heavensake Junmai Daiginjo Label Noir x Fukuju (72cl), Japan - 15%

Sleek and sophisticated with apple and tropical fruit; crisp finish.

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STAND98

Glenfiddich is the world’s most awarded Single Malt Scotch Whisky but its heart remains in the Highlands.

PLEASE NOTE THE 23YO AND 26YO ARE ONLY AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST

Founded in Dufftown, Scotland by William Grant and his family with a vision to create ‘The best dram in the valley’, Glenfiddich first flowed from the stills on Christmas Day, 1887. The family’s pioneering spirit has seen Glenfiddich excel for over a hundred and thirty years. This year, Glenfiddich will be showcasing the 12, 15 and 18 year olds with a special showcase of the 21 year old Gran Reserva from the prestigious Grand Series range. In need of a gift, this year you will be able to purchase a personalised bottle of each of the highlighted whiskies to take away.

FESTIVAL EXCLUSIVE - If you would like to personalise your bottle today, we can do this for you in the shop (only available on the 12YO, 15YO, 18YO or 21YO)

GLENFIDDICH – WILLIAM GRANT & SONS

412

Glenfiddich 12-year-old Single Malt Scotch Whisky, Speyside – 40%

Characteristic sweet, fruity notes. Develops into butterscotch, cream, malt and subtle oak flavours.

413 Glenfiddich 15-year-old Single Malt Scotch Whisky, Speyside – 40%

Silky smooth, revealing layers of sherry oak, marzipan, cinnamon and ginger.

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Glenfiddich 18-year-old Single Malt Scotch Whisky (70cl in gift box), Speyside – 40%

Caramel, honey, spice, candied fruit, dried apricot, toffee, sherry.

Glenfiddich 21-year-old Gran Reserva Single Malt Scotch Whisky (70cl in gift box), Speyside – 40%

A soft attack develops into a peppery, smoky finish with spicy notes.

Glenfiddich 23-year-old Grand Cru Single Malt Scotch Whisky (70cl in gift box), Speyside – 40%

Intriguing toasted brioche and candied lemon in this mellow malt.

417 Glenfiddich 26-year-old Grande Couronne Whisky (70cl in gift box), Speyside – 43%

Sweet oak, café crème, brown sugar and smoky spice.

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**Bordeaux Food & Wine Gift Set: Extra Virgin Olive Oil – Campagna Olearia Olive Oil Extracted in Italy from Italian Olives, Superior Category Olive Oil Obtained directly from olives and solely by Mechanical Means It is a very natural and genuine product extracted only with mechanical process from Olives. Nothing has been added, we have only very softly filtered it before bottling.

Besquis Roquefort Biscuits 90g SMALL SALTY COOKIES TO TASTE AS AN APERITIF - INGREDIENTS: Wheat flour, Roquefort* (22%), Churned Butter (18%), (Eggs, Fleur de Sel, Rosemary (0.9%).Per: contain traces of sesame. Nutritional values per 100g: 6energy 1923 kJ I 461 kcal, fats 27.1g including saturated fatty acids 17.1g, carbohydrates 41.8g including sugar5 1.6g, proteins 12.39, salt 2.2g. Store in a dry place and at room temperature.

Smoked Duck Magret Terrine (180g) Ingredients Pork meat and pork fat, smoked duck magret 24%, chicken liver, water, lactose, MILK, protein, Armagnac, natural flavouring, salt, garlic, shallots. Contains SULPHITES.

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