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Enotria&Coe Annual Tasting
E&C promises to “set the drinks agenda for the post-pandemic world” with this long-awaited portfolio tasting.
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A range of over 800 wines and spirits will be showcased accompanied, where possible, by many of the producers and people behind the brands on the day.
Contact ej.bailey@enotriacoe.com.
Monday, September 6 The Brewery 52 Chiswell Street London EC1Y 4SD
Bordeaux Day
An opportunity to discover new gems from Bordeaux at this event held in London and Manchester.
In addition to a tasting of the 2021 Bordeaux Hot 50, a collection of wines priced between £6 and £25, visitors can sample a selection of wines from producers seeking representation in the UK under the banner Bordeaux Undiscovered.
The newest wines from leading UK agents will be available to taste at BDXchange, and in London a selection of organic, biodynamic and vegan wines will highlight Bordeaux’s sustainability drive at the Green Bordeaux Bar.
For more details or to register, email teambordeaux@cubecom.co.uk.
Wednesday, September 8 Camden House Chalk Farm Road London NW1 8AB
Thursday, September 9 Oglesby Atrium Chetham’s, Hunts Bank Manchester M3 1DA
WineGB Tasting
Since the last GB tasting in 2019, a number of new names have entered the field and WineGB is welcoming them as they exhibit alongside more established producers from England and Wales.
There will be regional association stands to enable some producers to showcase their wines as a group. The seven regions are South East, Wessex (Hampshire/ Dorset/Wiltshire); West, Thames & Chilterns, East Anglia, Midlands and North Wales.
Focus tables featuring themed wine styles will replace the free-pour tables of previous years, staffed by pourers in the interests of Covid safety.
Spotlighted themes include classic method sparkling whites aged 36 months or more on lees; classic method sparkling rosé; Bacchus; and still reds.
There will also be an “innovation station” which will feature charmat, pet nat and canned wines.
A focus table will showcase the trophy and regional winners from the WineGB awards 2021.
Julia Trustram Eve of WineGB says: “We and the venue will be exercising due diligence throughout. This will include timed visiting slots; temperature taken on arrival; a free flow around the tasting room; hand-held spittoons for all visitors and safe disposal; and wines will be poured by staff to avoid multiple handling of bottles.
“As a result we will not be holding any briefings – other than the industry breakfast briefing hosted by Simon Thorpe MW – as we are giving this space to some of the focus tasting tables.”
Tuesday, September 7 RHS Lindley Hall Elverton Street London SW1P 2PB
Languedoc Roussillon Sud de France/Sud Ouest Top 100 Discovery Tasting
A panel of experts chaired by Tim Atkin MW has selected the top 100 best wines from Occitanie and all of them will be available to taste at this event.
It’s an opportunity for importers and buyers wanting to discover new wines for their portfolio as 60% of the wines showcased are seeking UK distribution.
These are the top picks from the 459 wines entered by producers from the Occitanie region, stretching from Languedoc, Roussillon and the south west of France through to the Rhône Valley.
Tim Atkin MW will host two masterclasses. The first at 12pm will focus on the great white wines from Occitanie and the second at 2pm will feature a broader range of wine styles with Atkin’s top 100.
Contact Sébastien du Boullay or Isabelle Kanaan: contactuk@suddefrance-dvpt. com.
Thursday, September 9 One Great George Street London SW1P 3AA
Imbibe Live
The event focuses on the entire world of drinks – from wines, beers and spirits to cocktails, soft drinks, mixers, tea, coffee, no and low abv drinks, waters and other associated products and technology.
Due to venue capacity visitors are encouraged to register as early as possible and will be asked to select which of the two days they wish to attend.
Registration is essential at live.imbibe. com.
Monday & Tuesday, September 13 & 14 Olympia Hammersmith Road London W14 8UX Hallgarten is hitting the road, taking its portfolio tasting to four cities.
Over 100 wines will be available, including award winners and a host of favourites from around the world.
Over the past 18 months there have been many new discoveries that the team has brought to the UK, and a selection of these will also be there on the day. Each table of wines will be paired with key consumer trends to identify wines that have proved most popular with consumers.
Contact tasting@hnwines.co.uk.
Grands-Crus Classés de StEmilion Tasting Hallgarten & Novum Wines Autumn Tasting
Monday, September 13 Lyric Hammersmith Theatre Lyric Square King Street London W6 0QL
Wednesday, September 15 St Luke’s & The Winged Ox 17 Bain Street Glasgow G40 2JZ
Monday, September 20
Organised by Otaria Communications & Media.
Contact celine@otaria.co.uk.
Monday, September 13 London venue TBC La Mimosa 3 Thompsons Lane Cambridge CB5 8AQ
Wednesday, September 22 Escape to Freight Island 11 Baring Street Manchester M1 2PZ
Alliance Wine Autumn Portfolio Tasting
Alliance is heading for London and Edinburgh with two tastings this autumn.
Contact jean.wareing@alliancewine.com.
Tuesday, September 14 London venue TBC
Monday, September 20 Edinburgh venue TBC
Liberty Wines Autumn Portfolio Tasting
The tasting promises to feature more than 650 wines from Liberty’s list.
Liberty has welcomed a number of new producers to its portfolio since its last tasting in February 2020, and this event will serve to showcase many of them including Rathfinny from East Sussex, Domaine de Montille from Burgundy, Sorrentino from Campania, Bodegas Gallegas from Galicia and Fog Monster from California.
For more information and to register, contact events@libertywines.co.uk.
Tuesday, September 14 London venue TBC
Bancroft London Snapshot Tasting
Over the past year Bancroft Wines has added over 60 producers to its portfolio and 10 new members to the team.
This event will provide the opportunity to taste those new wines along with those that have long been favourites of staff and customers alike.
Contact marketing@bancroftwines.com.
Monday, September 13 Trivet Restaurant 36 Snowfields London SE1 3SU
Barolo, Barbaresco & Langhe Nebbiolo En Primeur
A seated and sommelier-served tasting event for a maximum of 200 guest tasters.
Each will be offered a selection from around 60 wines from across the spectrum of Barolo 2017, Barbaresco 2018 and young vintages of Langhe Nebbiolo from a roster of 75 participating producers.
Attendance will be by invitation only and guests will be required to pre-book their time slot on acceptance of the invitation.
Contact Jane Hunt MW and Walter Speller: Jane@huntandspeller.com.
Wednesday, September 15 Church House Dean’s Yard London SW1P 3NZ
The Dirty Dozen Tasting
Expect to see an eclectic mix of wines from 12 UK importers.
The Dirty Dozen comprises Astrum Wine Cellars, Carte Blanche, Clark Foyster Wines, FortyFive10, H2Vin, Howard Ripley, Las Bodegas, Maltby & Greek, Raymond Reynolds, Swig, The Wine Treasury and Yapp Brothers.
Contact info@dirtydozentasting.com.
Tuesday, September 21 Glaziers Hall 9 Montague Close London SE1 9DD
Graft Wine Co Portfolio Tasting
There will be several new wines on show including premium Franciacorta by Vigneti Cenci, the new 1006 wines from Pauline Lair’s urban winery in Angers, and Slovenian wines by Matic.
Director Nik Darlington says: “The message to the trade really is that this is more than just the usual ‘back to school’
Justin Knock MW September tasting, but we hope for a return to some sort of normality for everyone.
“This will be an opportunity to network with colleagues we haven’t seen in a while and try new wines to refresh the shelves.”
He also reports that the 1006 wines have already proved to be “a massive hit with indies” and the Matic wines have had a “roaring start – the best I’ve ever seen for a new producer”.
Contact nik@graftwine.co.uk.
Monday, September 27 Brunswick House 30 Wandsworth Road London SW8 2LG
New Zealand Winegrowers Organic Tasting
As a follow-on from organic wine week, New Zealand Winegrowers will be showcasing a number of organic wines.
This is an invitation-only event. Contact sarah@nzwine.com.
Tuesday, September 28 London venue TBC
Top Selection Autumn Portfolio Tasting
There will be a focus on 25 producers from out the 70-plus in the wider Top Selection, portfolio which will include the latest releases from Egon Muller, Duckhorn, Kracher, Szepsy and David Duband.
Top Selection will also introduce its new agencies at the tasting, including Charles Krug (US), Mountfield Estate (England), Monterosso (Etna, Sicily) and Peccavi (Margaret River, Australia).
The masterclass programme will feature sessions by winemakers from Duckhorn, Kracher and Bemberg (travel restrictions permitting).
To register interest or for further information, email Matt Ellis: matt@ topselection.co.uk.
