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A PREVIEW TO THE LONDON INTERNATIONAL WINE FAIR & DISTIL 2012

Show Open Times:

Tuesday 22nd May 9.30 – 18.00Wednesday 23rd May 9.30 – 18.00Thursday 24th May 9.30 – 17.00

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ContentsIntroduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

What’s Hot by Country . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

What’s Hot by Agents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Just-Drinks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Winemaker Showcase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Non-Wine Exhibitors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Distil Spirits Exhibitors . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

New Features for 2012 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

LIWF Conference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Stand By Beaujolais . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Bordeaux at LIWF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

LIWF Masterclass Schedule . . . . . . . . . 42

On-Trade Theatre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

LIWF Industry Briefi ngs . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

The Access Zone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

The Harpers Awards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

General Tastings & Events. . . . . . . . . . . 50

The List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

The Wine Gang . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

LIWF Key Supporters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Getting to ExCeL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Floorplan . . . . . . . . . . . Inside back cover

Open times . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back cover

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It’s been a remarkable year for the team preparing for the 32nd London International Wine Fair and Distil. Much of the summer of 2011 was spent in consultation with exhibitors and visitors as to whether the event should change venue, and more radically, whether or not consumers should be invited to attend. The question of venue was all but answered for us when Earl’s Court confirmed plans to redevelop the entire site, and Olympia lost its dedicated tube service while still suffering from stifling heat under its glass roof.

The question of consumers being allowed to attend the Fair, however, did reveal something of a split decision. Nobody doubts the value of being ‘consumer facing’ in these tough economic times, but would the LIWF become a better event if wine-loving members of the general public were invited to attend, either at certain times, or to a specific section of the Fair?

The debate gathered momentum and opinions from producers, buyers and the trade at large were canvassed. The results were some 75% in favour of remaining firmly trade only without concessions, which in turn led us to keeping the existing format for another year at least.

That said, the 2012 event is still packed with other new initiatives, features and tastings. We’re delighted to welcome the finals of the UK Sommelier of the Year on the Wednesday, and a new zone aimed at championing niche producers and importers, our Small Independents Pavilion, will have pride of place at the front of the hall.

The International Wine Challenge will, for the first time, hold their ‘Discovery Tasting’ at the Fair. The tasting provides buyers with the opportunity to assess any style of wine entered into the IWC whose producers are seeking an importer. Over 1,000 wines will be available and are grouped by country/style and split into three sections: on-trade, high street & supermarkets and independent off-trade. A truly remarkable tasting – and one not to be missed.

Specific features too have been introduced for independent retailers and the on-trade, with details in your copy of this year’s Grapevine. For the most up-to-date show news, or to book seminars and masterclasses, please visit www.londonwinefair.com

All in all, the 2012 LIWF will be an exceptional showcase of the global wine trade today; and with some fifty tastings, debates, seminars and briefings taking place, I am positive that your three-day voyage will lead to many discoveries and rewarding business opportunities.

Will BroadfootMarketing Director

A time for discovery

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What’s hot & what’s newCountry profi les

ArgentinaThe Argentine export council (Consejo Federal de Inversiones)

(N60-O60) will host 17 wineries at this year’s LIWF. Amongst the wineries there are three producers making their very first steps on UK soil, Vina Qaramy, Garbin Estate and Funckenhausen Vineyards. Familiar names include, La Riojana and Don Cristobal as well as award-winning winery, La Guarda from San Juan. An unusual addition to the

group is Bodegas del Desierto which produces wines from vineyards planted in pure sand desert terrain. Renowned winemaker and consultant, Mauricio Lorca will be present too with his own label range.

La Riojana (N60-O60) will showcase a number of its award-winning Torrontés alongside an impressive selection

of organic, Fairtrade, conventional, still and sparkling wines together with new vintage releases. La Riojana’s top award winners on show will include Tilimuqui Single Vineyard Fairtrade Organic Torrontés 2011 which scooped the highly-coveted Torrontés

Trophy at the Argentina Wine Awards 2012. La Riojana will also be launching its Raza Signature Series Malbec 2011 and Raza Signature Series Torrontés 2011 at the Fair. The Raza Signature Series is a new range of wines, dressed in elegant packaging, which have been created to target the UK on-trade and independents.

Trivento (O54) will show its Otra Vida range which has been repackaged and slimmed down to comprise two varieties; Malbec and Chardonnay. Punchy blue and white packaging in a typical Argentine art deco style gives the brand new shelf appeal. Following a complete re-brand, both the Reserva on and off-trade labels are sporting elegant new labels which reflect the quality of the wine in the bottle. On-trade visitors should check out the repackaged Zonda brand, which will introduce a new Merlot Rosé to the range.

Australia

Visit A+ Australian wines (N32) for an insight into the quality and diversity of fine wines now coming out of this great country, with producer zones and feature tastings. It’s a celebration of being the market leader in the UK for a decade. On-stand feature tastings will give a snapshot of different facets of the Australian story. These will include a taste of

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the A+ Australian One Day Wine School and themed tastings such as ‘Old Vines, New Wines’ to look at the wealth of historic vineyards in Australia. Visit www.wineaustralia.com/uk for more information. Wine Australia will be offering Little Creatures beer on the stand from 5.30pm on Wednesday 23rd. This is for any attendees and exhibitors to turn up and wind down with a cold beer.

D’Aquino Wine (O15) will launch its redesigned Starfish brand label and will also show new vintages. Starfish is a range of table wines from Hunter Wine Services, focusing on classic varietal flavours. Chief winemaker John Hordern has blended these current vintages to specifically complement a wide variety of

cuisines – from spicy Asian dishes through to rich Mediterranean platters. The fruit for these wines is sourced from selected vineyards in the Central Ranges, New South Wales. (RRSP £8.99 – £10.99).

Third generation Australian family wine company De Bortoli Wines (N33) will preview wines from the 2012 vintage. Victor De Bortoli, Leanne De Bortoli & chief-winemaker, Steve Webber, are flying over to the UK.

Austria 22 producers will be exhibiting in the Austrian Pavilion (I50 & J50) this year, focusing on the country’s outstanding grape varieties and an in-depth look at the “Archetypes of Austrian Wines” will be featured in a series of wine tasting seminars. The seminars will highlight indigenous grape varieties, such as the

black grapes Blaufränkisch, Zweigelt, Sankt Laurent, alongside Austria’s signature white wine variety Grüner Veltliner. These seminars will be held daily at 11.00am in a designated tasting area at the Austrian wine pavilion. In addition to the seminars, there will be themed Austrian wine tastings held daily at the Wine Bar of the Austrian Wine Marketing Board stand, as well a presentation featuring the renowned Austrian glass maker, Riedel.

The Müller Estate (I50/J50) is located in the middle of the wine producing village of Krustetten, which is situated in the southern region of the Krems Valley. Leopold Müller and his family create a range of fruitful and typical wines with a focus on Grüner Veltliner and Riesling. The Müller estate is also known for its velvety-spicy red wines and a broad selection of its portfolio will be at the LIWF.

Austrian sparkling wine brand, Schlumberger (J50), is previewing its award-winning White Secco brand this year. The brand has recently launched in other world markets and is enjoying unprecedented success across the countries where it is now available. White Secco is bridging the gap between Champagne and Prosecco

and is now seeking on-trade and specialist off-trade distribution in the UK.

The Schmelz Winery (I50) is situated in the small winemaking village Joching where it has been cultivating vines for five generations. The small family winery is currently run by Johann and Monika, supported by their two sons Thomas and Florian. Grüner Veltliner is a focus for the winery and makes up about 60% of the vineyards area

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Winzerhof Hoch (I50/J50) will be exhibiting on the Austrian Pavilion this year and is

looking for an importer to develop retail sales in the UK. A key focus for the Hoch family is Grüner Veltliner and it will show a range from this varietal which illustrate the effect of terroir on style; its vineyards are located in the newly-created Kremstal DAC on Hollenburg soil which produces full bodied, mineral wines.

BrazilWith the World Cup in 2014 and the Olympics in 2016, the eyes of the world will be on Wines of Brasil (K43). Brazil is one of the main wine producing countries of the southern hemisphere. The wine industry is now established and family-based, the economy is strong and the producers are investing in key export markets. The wines are generally of lower alcohol compared to the rest of South America, fitting in with the growing trend in this area. The stand will host producers showing still and sparkling wines, with a particular focus on Moscato. Attending producers will include those seeking distribution in the UK and Europe, including Aurora, Salton, Casa Valduga, Boscato, Dunamis, Basso, Pizzato, Lidio Carraro, Miolo and ViniBrasil.

ChileCono Sur’s (O54) varietal range has been repackaged and the new look will be unveiled for the first time. The front labels still feature the old-style bicycle that has become Cono Sur’s trademark but the use of colour and gold embossing makes the packaging

look and feel more premium and eye-catching. Cono Sur’s Reserva Especial and Single Vineyard ranges also have new packaging and both will be unveiled at the show. Head Winemaker Adolfo Hurtado will show new wines: Cosecha Noble is a late harvest Riesling from the Bío Bío Valley, bottled in 37.5cl format with a screwcap. Also new is Cono Sur Sparkling Brut Rosé, made from 100% Pinot Noir from the Bío Bío Valley.

Dyonisos Wines (P65/15) will be at the LIWF for the first time. The estate produces five ranges covering varietals and blends from the Casablanca and Maule Valleys. They also produce two icon wines from a single vineyard in the Maipo Alto Valley. Pascal Marty, CEO and winemaker, has an impressive track record making icon wines, including Opus One and Almaviva.

The vineyards grown by the Errázuriz Ovalle Family (O54) lie in the western end of the Colchagua Valley – Marchigue. This year the winery will celebrate its 10th harvest and now exports 700,000 cases of wine for the off-trade markets. It will show the 2010 vintage of its Tricycle wine, a blend of Merlot, Cabernet

Sauvignon and Syrah.

Francois Lurton (O54) will show its 2009 Gran Araucano Cabernet Sauvignon which won Best Chilean Cabernet Sauvignon earlier this year.

Santa Rita Estates (2, P55) are to showcase a new brand makeover and four new releases at the Fair. The Carmen Winemakers Reserve

wine has been re-branded, organic brand Nativa will be available for tasting under



a new label and Santa Rita has added a new wine to their hugely successful 120 tier. Santa Rita Estates will also show the two ultra-premium Carmen Winemakers Reserve wines, each of which are based on a single variety: Carmenere and Cabernet Sauvignon. Nativa will have three wines available for tasting on the stand of its new UK distributor, Liberty Wines (P40). These three new wines – Nativa Sauvignon Blanc 2011, Nativa Cabernet Sauvignon 2009 and Nativa Carmenère 2009 – will have an RRSP of approximately £9.99.

FranceThis year’s French Zone will host 51 companies showcasing an amazing diversity of French wines including wines from the following regions: Beaujolais, Bordeaux, Loire, Provence, and the South of France. The

Fast-Track to France stand, located at the heart of the French Zone, will feature a selection of award-winning French wines from LIWF exhibitors. This self-service tasting area is designed as a qualitative shortcut for visitors keen to get an overview of the French offering at the Fair.

The “Stand by Beaujolais” (G40/2) at this year’s Fair showcases wines from all 12 Beaujolais appellations including Beaujolais, Beaujolais-Villages and the 10 Crus. It presents an opportunity to taste high-quality and versatile Beaujolais wines and meet some of the most talented and innovative producers who make them. Beaujolais Wines will also host a series of seminars, presented by well-known wine experts, Charles Metcalfe, Sarah Jane Evans MW and Sally Easton MW, on its stand.

BIOtiful wines (G30/6) is a new association

of independent winegrowers who share the same philosophy: to produce exceptional wines from organic/biodynamic grapes. They are participating at the LIWF for the first time. The family estates include Camille Braun from Alsace, Champagne Collard-Picard, Bordeaux’s Chateau Ferran, Bourgogne Domaine Henri & Gilles Buisson, Muscadet Domaine le Fay d’Homme, Domaine Rouge Garance from the Rhône and Vignobles Despagne Rapin from Saint Emilion and Pomerol. BIOtiful wines are exclusively dedicated to the UK on-trade.

La Chablisienne – Caves Bailly Lapierre – Vignerons de Buxy (G30/7) will show a new Crèmant from Caves de Bailley Lapierre. Vive-la-Joie is both a white and rose cuvée, made with Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. It is designed for ageing. A full range of winery portfolios will also be shown.

Châteaux Cailley, from Bordeaux will be celebrating 200 years of winemaking on the French Pavilion (F40/2). A family operation, they produce two wines which winemaker Evelyne Cailley will present on stand: Château Toulouze, Graves de Vayres and Château Le Maine Martin, Bordeaux Supérieur. Both are made using traditional methods – ploughing, organic

vegetable composting, hand-harvesting and long fermentations. They also sell wines from small producers from Bordeaux’s top appellations (Margaux, Saint Emilion, Saint Estephe and Haut Medoc). All wines are available for both the on and off-trade.

L’Original Combier will be shown on the Combier stand (F30). Created in Saumur in 1834, it is the world’s first crystal clear orange liqueur. Composed of a harmonious blend of


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exotic sun dried orange peels steeped in alcohol and triple distilled in the very same 175 year-old copper alembics first used by the Combier family, this vibrant liqueur can be enjoyed over ice or as a cocktail ingredient – it makes an excellent base for a Margarita.

Firmly focused on France, supplier to multiple retailers Dedicated Wines (O21) wants to inject some theatre, fun and “joie de vivre” to the show this year with their new stand Le Bistro O21, which will offer a menu of classic French wines in a French bistro environment.

The inspiration for the new stand was Les Dauphins from the Rhône, created by Dedicated Wines in 2011, which will show new brand extensions. This brand has met with huge acclaim from buyers and consumers since its launch. Tables will be hosted by Dedicated Wines, their French winemakers and producer representatives.

Les Vignobles Foncalieu (F30/2G) will launch three on-trade lines at this year’s LIWF: Domaine Laure B, a range of organic

IGP Languedoc wines comprising a Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon all from the 2011 vintage and with an RRSP of £6.99; two new wines from the up-and-coming appellation Côtes-du-Rhône Villages – Saint Gervais – will also be shown: Domaine La Ricoune and Les Rouvières both from the 2011 vintage and with an RRSP of £7.49. Additionally, a new range

of premium IGP Pays d’Oc wines designed for partnering great food will be launched, Gourmandises. These varietal wines include a Cabernet Sauvignon, a Malbec, a Grenache and a Syrah (RRP £6.29).

Brigitte Lurton (F40/7) is a French wholesaler specialising in “terroir” wines. She has created a range of five wines, all bottled on the estate, and sold under the “Brigitte Lurton” brand. The wines are positioned as approachable, with clear, uncluttered labels, flash codes and sub 10 price points. The range encourages consumers to explore little-known appellations and include a 100% Grenache Côtes Catalanes red, two Côteaux du Salagou wines (one red and one white), a local country wine from the Lot, made from 100% Malbec, and a red local country wine from Montauban. Bottled in lightweight Ecova bottles, these wines are environmentally-friendly.

Mare Magnum (G23) will show its Bag-in-Bag wine Vernissage, which has taken both wine-lovers and the press by storm, internationally. Behind the success are Sofia Blomberg, creator of the unique packaging design and Takis Soldatos, creator of the wine. The results are elegant design

and typical French blends: Chardonnay-Viognier, Syrah-Cabernet and Syrah Rosé. The

idea behind Vernissage is a playful approach for the modern wine consumer.

Marrenon (F40/8), the leading producer in the Luberon Natural Park, will be at the Fair. Based in Southern Rhône Valley and in the heart of Provence, Marrenon will be showing new wines and Chief Winemaker, Philippe Tolleret, will host a Vermentino tasting – the signature variety of the Luberon. Export Director, Robert Oustric will be showing the “Orca” cuvées, made from 100 year old Grenache vines and Noémie Coursodon, Marrenon ambassador, will highlight the Luberon Syrah, including the recently launched ‘Gardarem’, made from 98% Syrah.



Domaines Paul Mas will be based on the Sud de France Pavilion (F30/2F) this year, and

will be showing a range of wines covering a wide variety of price points and wine styles, including new vintages from the Arrogant Frog and La Forge Estate brands, as well as wines from some of the most exciting Languedoc appellations and crus including Picpoul de Pinet. New wines include Château Crès Ricards Stécia 2010 Terrasses du Larzac Grand Cru – a

blend of Syrah, Grenache and Carignan – and Château Paul Mas Blanc Côteaux du Languedoc 2011 – a blend of Vermentino, Roussanne, Grenache and Viognier.

Wines from three appellations, Côtes de Provence, Côteaux d’Aix-en-Provence and Côteaux Varois en Provence will be available to taste on the Provence wines stand (F30/1). This is a great opportunity to sample Provence rosé wines,

as well as red and white, and meet producers from Château Henri Bonnaud, Château Saint Pierre and Château La Mascaronne. They will also show the rosé colour scale which aims

to help both professionals and consumers to precisely describe the colour of a rosé wine.

Sud de France (F30/2F) will take over an extensive zone dedicated to the wines from Languedoc-Roussillon and comprising a generic self-pour tasting area as well as 10 individual producer stands. The Sud de France generic tasting area will feature the 42 selected wines from the Sud de France Prestige Wines competition. Now in its 4th year, the competition is open to wines with an ex-cellar price above 5. Formerly known as

Top 40, this year the wines were tasted blind by a judging panel chaired by Charles Metcalfe.

The Union des Grands Crus de Bordeaux will be returning to the LIWF with an exclusive tasting showing Grands Crus wines from the 2008 vintage on Tuesday 22 May from 11am to 4pm. Over sixty five members of this illustrious group representing some of the most prestigious names in Margaux, St Julien, Pauillac, St Estèphe, Listrac, Moulis, the Médoc, Haut – Médoc, Graves, Pessac-Léognan, Saint-Emilion, Pomerol, Sauternes and Barsac will fly from Bordeaux to participate at this special event on the opening day of the Fair. This event is by invitation only.

Union Prodiffu (F30/3) will show a range of wines from the IGP Atlantique category, including La P’tite Boucade, a fresh, fruit-driven modern IGP range. Also on the stand will be the AOP Bordeaux Supérieur from the St Radegonde Cellar which will be officially launched in August.

Val d’Orbieu (K40) is launching a new Grapefruit flavoured beverage made from French rosé wines: Cap Soleil Rosé Pamplemousse. Made exclusively with Syrah Rosé wines from the Languedoc area, water and concentrated grapefruit juice, this beverage is deliciously fruity and refreshing and only 10% ABV. Cap Soleil Rosé Pamplemousse is packaged in a light and unbreakable 3L Stand Up Pouch with an inbuilt handle and a tap dispenser. This new product taps into the trends of cocktail consumption, lower alcohol and environmentally-friendly packaging.

GeorgiaThe Georgian Wine Association (D30) will present its unique wine and brandy at the Fair. Georgia, recognized as a birthplace of wine, can look back on a history of 8,000


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years of wine culture. The Georgia Wine Association is the main organiser of the Georgian stand at the LIWF and its mission is to raise awareness of Georgia as a country, its 500 unique grape varieties, its truly ancient wine traditions and its culture. Among the wineries showing on the stand will be some from winemakers following the oldest traditions – qvevri wines made in the millennia-old way in clay amphorae. Among the Georgian exhibitors at the LIWF will be Bagrationi1882, Khareba, Teliani Valley, Tbilvino, Telavi Wine Cellar, Wineman, Kakhuri, Sarajishvili, Giorgi Mirianashvili and Chateau Mukhrani and GWS.

Eaux de Vie will be showcasing a number of Georgian wines from GWS and Chateau Mukhrani at the Fair. These include the Chateau Mukhrani Reserve de Prince 2010 Goruli Mtsvane and GWS’s range of indigenous varieties, which will be presented by winemaker, Lado Uzunashvili.

GermanyGerman winery, Schmitt Söhne GmbH (G37), based in Longuich (Mosel) will launch three wines to complement the Relax and Fünf ranges. Fünf Sangria will have an RRSP of

£4.99 to £5.99. Fünf Sangria is a medium bodied, fruit-driven wine which can be served chilled, over ice with fresh fruit. Relax Pink and Relax Pinot Grigio have been created for the Relax range of wines; these will be shown alongside Relax Riesling, Relax Rose and Relax Cool Red and all have an RRSP of £4.49 to £4.99.

GreeceEclectic Wines (E10) will celebrate its 10th year

at the LIWF. Sarah Jane Evans MW will be hosting Masterclasses on “Understanding and de-mystifying Greek Wines’’ on the Wednesday and Thursday between 2pm and 2.30pm and winemakers Harry Hatzidakis, Apostolos Thymiopoulos and Theodore Moraitis will be attending. Highlights will include Greece’s “Treasure Trove” of indigenous varieties, from seven wineries, alongside the new Waitrose rose, “Phaedra’’, to be launched in June and the new M&S Cuvee Prestige rosé.

La Tour Melas (G75) will be showing premium reds from Central Greece, including Cabernet Franc, Merlot, and Petit Verdot, which have an RRSP of £15. The winemaking team will be showing the 2008 vintage as well as barrel samples of the 2010. The wines, which are organically certified and biodynamic, are available to both on trade and off trade.

HungaryA number of wineries will be exhibiting on the Hungarian Pavilion (I20 and J25), including: The Abbey Winery Pannonhalma, which dates back to 996 when Benedictine monks settled on the Sacred Hill of Pannonia, will be at the Fair. 50 years after confiscations following World War II, the Archabbey Pannonhalma wakened this tradition by creating new plantations and winery. The cellar technology is based on gravitational facility is suitable for producing 300,000

bottles. Tokaj Classic Winery which will show its range of Aszús, all of which attained greater than 93 points from The Wine Spectator this year. Pannon Tokaj will show new dry wines from Tokaji Dominium 2011 which is aged on battonage for four months. Malatinszky Kúria Organic Wine Estate will focus on its range of Noblesse wines: Noblesse



Serena 2010; Noblesse Chardonnay 2009, Noblesse Cabernet Franc 2008 as well as Kúria Cabernet Franc, Kövesföld 2007. These

wines are targeted at the on-trade markets of The US, Sweden, Norway, Japan, China, Switzerland and the UK. Corvin Wines will show its range of Tokaji Aszú, which are made with long-term maturation in oak barrels. The Laposa winery will show its wines from the volcanic mountains of the Badacsony wine region. They are white wine specialists, concentrating on Riesling,

Pinot Gris, Muscat, Lunel, Furmint, Harslevelu and Juhfark.

Fekete winery (V10) is bringing some barrel-samples of their 2011 Furmint, Juhfark, Olaszrizling and Chardonnay. These wines will not be bottled till 2014. Spiegelberg winery (V10) will be showing their newly bottled 2010 Juhfark , Furmint and Olaszrizling. They are also introducing the ‘Wine of Wedding nights’ – its 2010 Cuvée.

IsraelAmphorae wines (H7) will show four ranges at the LIWF, as well as barrel samples from the 2008 and 2009 vintages. These include the Makuru Red a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Syrah from the Kefar Yoval vineyards. Head Winemaker, Dr Arkady Papikian, will be at the LIWF. He not only makes wine for Amphorae but also consults for a number of other Israeli wineries.

ItalyItaly will be represented by nearly all the wine-producing regions this year. Lombardia

(B20) will show 10 wineries from the Brescia, Cremona and Mantova provinces. Piedmont is well represented with several wine Consortiums, including Consorzio Vini del Piemonte (A18) and VinBio Piemonte (D61), which will show the organic wines produced by their 50 members. The U.VI.VE Consortium (B51) will represent the 24 wines with DOC recognition from Veneto. Friuli-Venezia Giulia (B30-B40) will present the best DOC wines and Emilia-Romagna (D40) will be represented by “Consorzio Vini di Romagna”. Sardinia will be represented at the LIWF by the association Strada del Vermentino di Gallura DOCG (A10). Sicily will participate for the fourth time, showing 22 wineries this year on the Istituto Regionale Vite e Vino (D50). ICE – Italian Trade Commission (F50) will organise seminars and wine tastings with the aim of focusing the attention of buyers and wine professionals on the wide range and high quality of wines that the Italian regions can offer.

Ager Taurasinus (W21) is a bespoke boutique wine producer and distributor, with wines sourced from small family run holdings, where traditions blend with the most advanced wine making technique. Wines will be shown from two estates: Filadoro in Lapio and Borgodangelo in S. Angelo All’Esca. Both will be available to both on and off-trades. Prices range from £9.99 to £24.99. Sicily’s Award winning Aziende Agricole Quignones (D50) winery has been family-owned for centuries. The winery focuses on five different ranges which will all be shown on stand, including Anér, a dessert red wine made from Nero d’Avola grapes and Tenuta d’Apaforte Nero d’Avola, Cabernet Sauvignons and Chardonnay IGP Sicilia. The estate’s Extra Virgin Olive Oil will also be shown. Baglio dei Fenicotteri (D50) is located in the southern most part of Sicily. The winery


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has been at the heart of research into growing local varieties and specializes in the production of Nero d’Avola and Moscato di Noto. Both its wines and olive oils are certified organic. Highlights on the stand will include the Respensa Nero d’Avola, Cala’mpisi Nero d’Avola and Prim’Amore Passito di Noto as well as Floreo Insolia and Moscato di Noto. Also from Sicily is Baglio

de Pianetto (D50). Founded by Count Paolo Marzotto in 1997, the winery focuses on blend of traditional and innovative winemaking. The 160ha of vineyard comprises two estates: Pianetto in the North West and Baroni in the South East. Both indigenous and international varieties are grown and the winery now produces 12 wines as well as two extra virgin olive oils.

Carlin de Paolo (A8) is a family-run winery, based in Gorzano, a small village near San Damiano d’Asti. Barbera d’Asti is the flagship wine and the Barbera d’Asti “Cursus Vitae” and Barbera d’Asti “Ad Libitum” will be shown at the Fair. They will also show Barolos, Roero Arneis, Cisterna d’Asti and two wines from the new Terre Alfieri DOC.

Henkell & Co (M3) will show Mionetto, founded in 1887 by master wine-maker Francesco Mionetto, and located in the traditional Prosecco growing region of Valdobbiadene, Italy. Known for a dedication to quality and innovation, they will showcase a wide range of award winning sparkling wines, including the classic Mionetto MO Line.

Pasqua Vigneti e Cantine (J55), a family owned company based in Verona, producing

wines for over three generations, will be at the Fair. Pasqua has consolidated its presence in the UK market in the last couple of years and is targeting smaller importers and wholesalers around the country. Pasqua continues its commitment to producing top quality wines from the Veneto but also from the centre of Italy, Sicily and Apulia. Wines available to taste include the latest addition, a Moscato d’Asti, a low alcohol wine at only 5.5%ABV, with an RRP of £9.50.

Piccoli Daniela Azienda Agricola (P42) is located in the Valpolicella DOC, on Monte La Parte. They will be showing the Amarone “Monte La Parte”, a powerhouse of complexity and harmony, the elegant “Rocolo” Valpolicella Superiore, as well as two wines which are a reflection of the winemaker’s creativity: “Cacro” and “Rondò”.

San Geminiano Italia (A14) will present its new Wine & Spirits Selection, including the Borgotufato Taurasi DOCG 2005, an aged red wine made from selected Aglianico grapes, and the Jacopo Maestri Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore Brut DOCG 2009, a fine expression of a classic. Spirits include the 18 month-aged Jacopo Maestri Grappa Riserva, obtained from Nebbiolo, Barbera and Dolcetto grapes, and the Jacopo Maestri Grappa di Brunello, from Sangiovese Grosso grapes.

Tenuta La Cà (B42) will be showing its wines in London for the first time. Located in the heart of Bardolino DOC territory on the hills overlooking Lake Garda, near Verona, the estate will show the following



wines on its stand: the hand-harvested Fasanella Pinot Grigio Veneto IGT, Bardolino Chiaretto Classico DOC, Bardolino Classico DOC, Calis Mansus Rosso IGT Veneto Ponal Rosso IGT, Passito Bianco IGT Veneto and Passito Rosso IGT Veneto.

LebanonWines of Lebanon (N11) will return to the LIWF for the second year with new wineries and an exciting programme of masterclasses. Tim Atkin MW and Lebanese wine expert Michael Karam will present an overview of Lebanon’s winemaking industry, together with a tutored tasting. Other tastings taking place throughout the day include: “Overcoming the cliché: positioning the modern Lebanese industry on the international market” and “Lebanon: the terroir, grapes and people that make today’s Lebanese wine culture”. The generic Lebanese stand at the LIWF has attracted new wineries this year, keen to gain a foothold in the UK market. Nine wineries will be represented at this year’s show:, including: Batroun Mountains; Chateau Ka; Chateau Kefraya; Chateau Ksara; Chateau St Thomas; Coteaux de Botrys; Domaine des Tourelles; IXSIR and Karam Winery. For more information about exhibitors and the seminar timetable please visit www.winesfromlebanon.co.uk

This year’s LIWF sees the launch of the 2005 from Ch Musar (Q64), made from organically-produced grapes slowly ripened throughout a mild Bekaa Valley summer. Also at the Fair will be the unoaked Musar Jeune wines, in Red, White and Rosé, designed for immediate drinking. Serge, Ronald, Ralph, Marc and Gaston Hochar, together with winemaker Tarek Sakr will be at

stand and will host a series of masterclasses on Wednesday. Older vintages of Chateau Musar will also be shown.

New ZealandYealands Estate will be on the Enotria stand (N40) at the LIWF following an agency change from 1st May. Yealands Estate is the first wine producer in the world to become an Approved Supplier to the UK’s Sustainable Restaurant Association. Its Seaview Vineyard is based in the Awatere Valley region of Marlborough and its range includes Sauvignon Blanc, Viognier, Pinot Gris, Riesling, Gewurztraminer, Grüner Veltliner and Pinot Noir, all of which will be presented by Chief Winemaker, Tamra Washington, who will be on stand.

PortugalWines of Portugal (D10/E10) will feature 17 Portuguese producers on its stand and will also present a Masterclass hosted by Peter Richards MW (Wednesday 23 May, 12pm) on “Why should the industry bother with Portuguese wines?” There will also be a lively panel debate.

EuroWines (N74) will be showing its Rosé de Portugal brand – a Vinho Verde Rosé DOC blended from Tinta Roriz, Touriga Franca and Espadeiro. With a slight pétillance it is designed to go with light Mediterranean food or appetizers. The wine is available to both on trade and off trade and distribution is currently seeking international distribution.

The Fladgate Partnership, family owners of esteemed Port houses, Taylor’s, Croft and Fonseca, returns to the LIWF with a strong line up from its award winning portfolio on the Mentzendorff stand (O72). Highlights at this year’s Fair include


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a revamped label for Croft Pink, new vintages for the Late Bottled Vintage range and an impressive selection of mature Single Quinta Ports dating back to 1996.

Herdade do Monte da Ribeira (N2) is at the LIWF to look for retail partners/agents in the UK and

Ireland who are interested in shipping direct. Herdade do Monte da Ribeira is a Portuguese producer from the Alentejo. The focus is on easy drinking reds, whites and rosés at entry level prices through to more complex wines including those made by indigenous varieties, including old Roupeiro, Antao Vaz and Arinto vines for whites and the red variety Trincadeira. They also produce international varieties.

Sogrape Vinhos of Portugal (P25) will show its latest releases at the LIWF. Sogrape believes strongly in Portugal’s native strengths and is virtually unique in being able to produce a broad spectrum of wines from all over Portugal from the many dozens of indigenous grape varietals.

Wineries located in the Vinho Verde, Douro, Dao and the Alentejo allow Sogrape to offer styles from the fresh, vibrant wines of the Vinho Verde to the dark, juicy and intense character of the Vintage Ports of the Douro Valley. Top selling wines on show at LIWF 2012 will include Sandeman Port, Quinta de Azevedo Vinho Verde, the modern-classic Callabriga and the ever-green rosé,

Mateus.

Romania2012 will bring again the top Romanian wine exporters to London. APEV Romania, the national generic promotion body of Wines of Romania (E30 & E40), will host 14 of its best exporters, seven of which (Agricola Stirbey, Cramele Recas, Halewood Romania, SERVE Ceptura, Vigna Petro Vaselo, Vinarte and Wineprincess), united under the name of “Romanian Winegrowers”, can be found on booth E40. This alliance, set up in May 2009, has been born out of a desire to improve the quality and image of Romanian wine, leading to the re-birth of an industry that now features the latest in modern winemaking practices. Romanian Winegrowers is welcoming two new producers into the group at LIWF 2012, Petro Vaselo and Alcovin. The Romanian Winegrowers will have a dedicated stand showcasing wines from the new producers, alongside a select portfolio of international and domestic varietals.

RussiaThe Union Of The Oenologists And Winemakers Of Russia (G45) will bring a selection of Russia’s finest wineries to London. These wineries include The Southern Wine Company based in the Krasnodar region, between the Black and Azov Seas. They produce both indigenous and international varieties, including: Viorica, Traminer and Cabernet Sauvignon. The Award winning Tsimlyanskie wines JSC focuses on indigenous varieties including: Tsimlyanskiy cherniy, Plechistik, Krasnostop Zolotovskiy and makes sparkling wines, brandy and still wine. The Vindonedlnya Vedernikov winery focuses on Rostov and Russian original grape varieties such as Tsimlyansky Black, Sibirkovy and Pukhlyakovsky. Fanagoria Wine Estate is one of Russia’s leading wineries. It has over 2,500 hectares of Fanagoria appellation vineyards located in South Russia,



between the Black and Azov Seas. It focuses on international classic vines (Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Aligoté) and indigenous Caucasian varieties. Exports include the UK, USA, China, Japan, Israel and Tajikistan. For the last six years, the wines have been supervised by John Worontschak, world-renowned wine consultant. Gai-Kodzor Vineyards is a small private domaine located near the city of Anapa in the south of Russia, on the southern slopes of the Caucasus Mountains at an altitude of 350 m and at 5 km from the Black Sea. The focus is on international varieties, including Roussanne, Viognier, Muscat, Syrah, Grenache and Pinot Noir and they consult with winemakers from Châteaunef-du-Pape. Gerrus Group Corporation is responsible for 10% of the Russian wine production. After 20 years of the constant efforts, The Gerrus Group produces more than 10 well known brands, including Zvezda Tamani. They focus on Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot vines imported from France. Amongst the hills of Caucasus, at the foot of Koldun Mountain lie the vineyards of JSC Myskhako. They grow a number of varieties and also produces small quantities of sparkling wines, a “Sauternes” style dessert wine. Between 2010 and 2011 wines Russian Azov were acknowledged by Russian and international experts and won 11 gold, 8 silver and 9 bronze medals at international competitions. Russian Azov will present a selection of dry and sweet wines.

Slovakia2012 will be the first time Slovakia has had a presence at the LIWF. The Tokaj Macik Winery (G80) was Slovakian winery of the year in 2009, 2010 and 2011 and specialises in typical Tokaj varieties, new clones and modern winemaking. On-stand highlights include Mono, a wine from the best vineyards and Versus, which is a new concept of young, fresh and balanced wines. The winery will also show a selection

of Tokaj sweet wines which are made in the south eastern part of the Slovak Republic.

SloveniaAward-winning Slovenian wine producer, p&f wineries (G71), will be demonstrating just why Eastern European wines are experiencing a revival at this year’s Fair. Show highlights will include an Archive Wine Tasting on Wednesday, 23rd May from 10.30am, where breakfast will be served. Since 1959 p&f wineries has been maturing its very best wines in an archive cellar and 2012 marks its official opening. To celebrate p&f will be hosting an exclusive on-stand tasting of some of those wines, including a 1971 Pinot Blanc Late Harvest and a 1986 Welschriesling. To register please email [email protected]. p&f wineries will also enlist the help of LIWF visitors, asking them to taste the latest vintage of Ljutomer Laski Riesling and present their feedback. A Ljutomer Laski Riezling tasting will also take place in the LIWF Access Zone and the results will determine whether this wine has a future in the UK wine market. p&f wineries will also be showcasing the best of its award-winning wine brands including the renowned puklavec & friends and on-trade exclusive, Gomila. Must-tries include puklavec & friends Sauvignon Blanc and the new Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot which have recently gained distribution in Waitrose. Tatjana Puklavec and chief winemaker, Mitja Herga, will be on stand.

Vinska Klet “Goriska BRDA” (H62) will show its Bagueri brand at the LIWF, including the award winning Bagueri Chardonnay 2008 and Bagueri Merlot 2007. The wines are now exported to 26 countries including the US, Europe, China and Japan. Also on the stand will be Vinska Druzba which will show its Pullus


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brand. The Ptuj wine cellar is the official winemaker of the European Capital of Culture, Maribor this year. Vinakras is the largest winery in Karst, home to Slovenia’s red wines. The Teran wine is made from the Refosk variety and will be available to taste on stand.

South AfricaDGB (H40) will show new vintages from Douglas Green, Bellingham, Boschendal, Brampton, Franschhoek Cellar and Tall Horse. These will be presented by the team of four winemakers, including Niel Groenewald, Lizelle Gerber, Jaco Potgieter and Richard Duckitt.

International Brands Ltd (P10) will showcase its Makulu range at the Fair. Makulu is the name of a family tribal leader and the new bull elephant emblem which will be unveiled at LIWF is a symbol of strength. Both are important aspect of African culture and central to the Imbuko Winery values. The winery prides itself on its sustainable farming methods and its ethical employment policies. Sales of Makulu wines go towards supporting the winery’s crèche and education centre, which benefits the children of those who work to produce and distribute the wines.

Family-owned South African wine estate Kleine Zalze (I40) will be showing new vintages from its successful Zalze, Foot of Africa and Kleine Zalze wine ranges at the Fair. The company’s recently recruited Export Manager Wynand Van Schalkwyk will be on the stand with Managing Director Kobus Basson to take visitors through the

wines aimed at multiple retailers, independent retailers, wholesalers and the on-trade. Visitors to the

stand will be able to taste the newly bottled 2011 reds as well as initial samples of the 2012 Chenin Blanc. The latest Pinotage and Chenin Blanc releases from Foot of Africa will be presented for independent retailers and wholesalers and the company’s flagship Kleine Zalze range, comprising Cellar Selection, Vineyard Selection and Family Reserve wines, will also be on show for on-trade and independent retailers.

SpainSpain will be out in force at the Fair this year with 32 exhibitors from across the length and breadth of the country present on the Wines from Spain stand (F60/G60). This represents a substantial increase on last year as the Spanish continue to understand and recognise the importance of the UK market. Well established areas such as Cava, Rioja and Sherry will be represented alongside the increasingly popular white wine areas of Rueda, Rias Baixas and Valdeorras. There will also be a host of other fascinating regions to explore such as Mentrida, La Mancha, Bierzo and Priorat to name but a few.

La Rioja (K62) will be hosting a number of wine producers on its stand as well as showing some olive oils produced by wineries.

Bodegas Chivite (Q32), one of the oldest and most prestigious wine producing dynasties in Spain, has launched a new range of wines – Finca de Villatuerta – from its Señorio de Arínzano estate in the north of Navarra. The family currently releases the flagship wine DO Pago de Arínzano, as well as the Colección 125 wines from grapes grown at the estate. The new Finca de Villatuerta range is 100% estate sourced and aged and bottled at their state-of-the-art winery situated by the river at Señorio de Arínzano. The range comprises



a Tempranillo/Merlot blend, a Syrah and Chardonnay. The wines will be destined for the UK on-trade and independent sector with a retail price between £15-20 per bottle.

Pago Casa del Blanco (Q8) will show its star wine QuiXote (the most famous knight from la Mancha) at the LIWF for the first time. They will also show Castillo de Pilas Bonas named after the castle built in Manzanes by the Holy Order of Calatrava. QuiXote Merlot-Tempranillo-Petit Verdot and Quixote Cabernet Sauvignon-Syrah are barrelled for 12 months in French and American Oak and bottled for three years, along with the Sauvignon Blanc-Chardonnay blend, Castillo de Pilas Bonas 2010. The debutante wine will be accompanied by Oenologists Antonio Merino who will be available on May 23 and 24. All three wines are DOP Pago Casa del Blanco in Manzanares-Ciudad Real, Spain.

UruguayWines of Uruguay (Q30) is committed to promoting the quality and image of Uruguayan wine throughout the world and its member wineries represent almost 100 percent of the exports of bottled fine wine.

Uruguay is one of only a handful of countries to cultivate the Tannat, its star performer grape, beside others such as Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Syrah, Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay. Thanks to the strict controls carried out in every procedure of the chain, the production has a guarantee of quality. A 100 % of the recollection in the vineyards is

handmade, therefore Uruguayan wines are produced in a highly technical manner.

USANapa Valley Vintners (P15) will have more than 60 wines from 20 different wineries available for tasting on the generic California Wine Institute stand at this year’s LIWF. Each winery will show from its current portfolio, including a current Cabernet Sauvignon shown alongside one from its library of the widely acclaimed 2001 vintage. Visit the stand to try varieties from Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay – the region’s most planted – to Pinot Noir, Zinfandel, Petit Syrah, and Merlot from established and future favourites including Cakebread Cellars, Grgich Hills Estate, Heitz Cellars, Hendry, Robert Mondavi Winery, Saintsbury, Silver Oak Cellars and Viader Vineyards. These producers represent the overall composition of the valley’s producers, 95% of which are small family owned businesses.

The Oregon Wine Board (J35) will again have a presence at this year’s Fair showing a range of wineries looking for UK distribution or already here in the market. The newly appointed Executive Director of the Oregon Wine Board, Tom Danowski, will also be here to familiarise himself with the UK, one of the most important export markets for Oregon wines.

Under the new ownership of Viña Concha y Toro, Fetzer’s (O54) varietal range has undergone a significant upgrade to highlight the winery’s considerable achievements in sustainability and to reflect the quality of the wine in the bottle. Bonterra Organic Vineyards will be presenting the latest vintages alongside Fetzer.


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10 International (Q31) works with carefully chosen producers from the 10 main wine

producing countries and sells wines to markets all over the world. These are developed consumer-led brands, specifically created to meet the needs and demands of all key retail sectors. 10 International is looking to show a broad range of exclusive wines to its growing export markets. They will present for the first time the new exciting La Poderosa Reserva range of Sauvignon Blanc, Syrah, and Cabernet Sauvignon from Chile, which are made by one of Chile’s best known producers. In addition it will re-launch its Left Bank range, which is produced in one of the most prestigious vineyards in Bordeaux in collaboration with Vignobles Ducourt, already known for their experience and expertise in high quality wine making. Left Bank has already reached an international audience and is sold in Canada, China, and Dubai.

Bancroft Wines (N70) will be joined by 12 of its most valued suppliers spanning eight countries. New to the Bodegas LAN range this year is the much anticipated LAN Blanco 2011, made from 100% Viura from 30-year-old-vines. Wild South, from Marlborough will launch the new vintage of its Sauvignon Blanc – 2011. David Nieuwoudt, winemaker at Cederberg, one of South Africa’s highest wineries, will show his Merlot Shiraz blend 2009, which is new to the Bancroft range this year. Margaret River’s Hay Shed Hill winery will show the K+B wines for the first time. Made

by Michael Kerrigan and Gavin Berry, these wines represent the pinnacle of two careers spent crafting wines from some of the most respected vineyards of Western Australia. Jean-Baptiste and Karine Geoffroy of Champagne Rene Geoffroy will be attending. They have an eco-friendly approach to viticulture, and using natural viticultural methods wherever possible. Bancroft Wines will have a new part of the stand this year that will include a snapshot selection of new wines to the portfolio in 2012. These include: Matoševic, from Istria, Croatia, which specialises in Malvasia; Château Viranel, an estate in the heart of the Saint-Chinian appellation, which has been in the Bergasse family since the 16th Century; and Château Moulin Caresse, from Bergerac, which focuses on classic Bordeaux varieties. A key highlight is its Cuvée ‘Magie d’Automne’ Blanc 2010, a blend of Sauvignon Blanc, Sauvignon Gris, Semillon and Muscadelle.

Bibendum (L30/L21) will double its footprint at this year’s LIWF as it brings its stellar line-up of producers to London. The stand space will include a seven metre wall illustrating the exclusive Taste Test, the latest consumer trends from its unique market insights team ahead of Summer 2012, and – as part of Bibendum’s British Summer Time

What’s hot & what’s newUK Agents



campaign – a range of English wines from both long-standing partners and producers new to the business, including a’Becketts, Furleigh Estate, Nyetimber, Chapel Down and Hush Heath Estate. New to Bibendum for 2012 is Bodegas Cherubino Valsangiacomo, Utiel Requena which focuses on the Bobal variety. d’Arenberg’s legendary winemaker Chester Osborn will be on the stand as the winery celebrates its 100th birthday, with their presence at LIWF forming the centrepiece of the UK leg of their celebratory global tour. They will be featuring their new sparkling wine – Dadd – a celebration of the four generations of fathers who have developed the winery since Joseph Osborn purchased the vineyard in 1912. Bibendum’s Taste Test survey will be a real focus. Based on 80 years of psycho-sensory research, it has at its heart an understanding of the way we taste, and why we like what we like. It is a way of engaging consumers with wine and encouraging them to explore the more interesting (and profitable) wines on a list.

Bottle Green (L70) will launch a new arm of the Leeds-based company in May, with a new range of wines exclusively for the on-trade and independents under the banner of ‘Bottle Green Wines’. The new on-trade and independents range is tightly focused and specially tailored to ensure that Bottle Green Wines can deliver a “small is beautiful” approach to fulfilling wine list requirements from offerings at “House” level through to

more premium lines. The portfolio includes wines from France, Spain, Italy, Argentina, Chile, Australia and New Zealand. Most wines have never been available in the UK before so customers are sure to find something special within the range, which includes a comprehensive Champagne offering. New brands have also been developed including a cross-France varietal range, Le Paysage, and

classic Italian staples under Il Caggio.

Buckingham Schenk (M72) will be targeting the independent and on-trade sectors for the first time at LIWF through its Argentine brand Viñalba. In addition to the stand Buckingham Schenk will again be aboard the tall-ship Atlantis moored at ExCeL for LIWF 2012. Other key areas of focus: Buckingham Schenk’s strengthening Spanish portfolio from Bodegas Murviedro, Cellers Unió and the new addition of Martin Codax. Also Italian producer Schenk Italia will be presenting a range of sparkling wines from its new winery Bacio della Luna.

Spain’s oldest family owned wine company, Grupo Codorníu (K22), is launching six new wines at this year’s LIWF. Spain’s number one Cava brand, Codorníu, will preview two new Cavas: Codorníu Brut and Codorníu Brut Rosado. Highlighting the brand’s origins and winemaking expertise, both Codorníu Brut and Codorníu Brut Rosado will become the brand’s flagship wines and will be available to the off and on-trade. Sustainable Spanish winery, Raimat, will present Raimat Vallcorba 2009 (70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Syrah) a prestige wine resulting from a five-year project examining specific vineyard plots within the 2,000 hectare estate in D.O. Costers del

Segre. Raimat will also introduce its sparkling Raimat Brut Nature (70% Chardonnay, 30% Pinot Noir) from DO Costers del Segre, partner to Raimat Gran Brut. Septima, Grupo Codorníu’s winery in Mendoza, Argentina, will be launching a dessert wine, Septima Tardío 2010 (100% Gewürztraminer). Invivo, Grupo Codorníu’s award-winning New Zealand agency, is launching a sub-£10 Sauvignon Blanc from


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the Awatere and Wairau valleys – Eight Point – named after the eight points of the original Invivo star.

Concha Y Toro (O54) will show a range of its award-winning wines from Chile, Argentina and California. Cono Sur’s varietal range has been repackaged and the new look will be unveiled for the first time. The front labels still feature the old-style bicycle that has become Cono Sur’s trademark but the use of colour and gold embossing makes

the packaging look and feel more premium and eye-catching. Head Winemaker Adolfo Hurtado will show new wines: Cosecha Noble is a late harvest Riesling from the Bío Bío Valley, bottled in 37.5cl format with a screwcap. Also new is Cono Sur Sparkling Brut Rosé, made from 100% Pinot Noir from the Bío Bío Valley. The Fine Wine Room is located within CyT UK’s stand and offers visitors (by invitation only) the opportunity to taste the entire Fine & Rare portfolio from CyT UK’s Chilean, Argentinian and Californian wineries. Many of the wines are made in limited volumes so this is a ‘once-a-year’ chance to taste the top-end and single-vineyard wines from across the portfolio. Palo Alto will show two new blends for the Palo Alto range. While the main constituent of the existing Reserva I is Shiraz, the new red blend, Reserva II is predominantly made from Merlot with some Shiraz, Tempranillo and a small percentage of Viognier. A new Sparkling Brut completes the Palo Alto range. Under the new ownership of Viña Concha y Toro, Fetzer’s varietal range has undergone a significant upgrade to highlight the winery’s considerable achievements in sustainability and to reflect the quality of the wine in the bottle. Bonterra Organic Vineyards will be presenting the latest vintages alongside Fetzer. CyT UK’s on-trade team is looking to help publicans capitalize on their wine sales with a dynamic new website. The website will be up and

running for LIWF visitors to look around and perhaps even pit their wits in the ‘Test Your Knowledge’ Quiz.

Specialist importer, Connoisseur Estates (F6), will be showing its extensive selection of award winning wines from all over the world, all of which are aimed at the

independent off-trade and the on-trade. These include Oldenburg Vineyards, from Stellenbosch – new to the Connoisseur Estates portfolio and showing for the first time at the LIWF. Château d’Anglès, La Clape, France will be unveiling a new look for their prestige cuvée Grand Vin with the release of the 2008 vintage, and will be showcasing the new vintages of their Classique wines. Sidewood Estate,

Adelaide Hills, will be showing new vintages including an addition to the portfolio with Sidewood’s debut Pinot Noir 2010. Owner Owen Inglis will be on the stand to showcase his wines. GRM will be showcasing its new vintage Bordeaux white blend Château La Borne 2011 and Champagne Autréau, a family owned Champagne House with a history going back to 1670, will be showing its portfolio at the Fair. Eric Autréau will be on the stand on Tuesday 22nd May to present his wines.

Copestick Murray (N30) will show new wines from 10 of its partners, including: Domaine Bonfils, a major force in the South of France, sourcing from 13 company-owned Domaines, also incorporating negociant business



Maurel Vedeau; Viña Carta Vieja, rising star of the Chilean wine scene; Overhex, from South Africa’s Hemel-en-Aarde valley; Follador Prosecco, a premium sparkling wine; and Vintae, one of Spain’s “new wave” wineries.

Crush Wines (L12) will show a selection of new wines, including Plaisir de Merle’s, Petit Plaisir from Cape Legends. This wine is a blend of predominantly Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon, and has been created for immediate drinking from this renowned estate. Also new to the LIWF is Lismore Wines which is

already renowned in the UK for their award winning Sauvignon Blanc from Young Meg. Pinot Noir from Young Meg and both Pinot Noir and Sauvignon Blanc from Thatched Hut will also be on stand. Launching in the UK at the LIWF are Tussock wines from New Zealand. The winery focuses on varietals, including Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir from Nelson.

Eaux de Vie (O50) will be showcasing its full portfolio of spirits and wines at the LIWF, including Clos Baron de Sigognac Armagnac, Sanchez Romate Sherry, Akashi Tai Sake, Heaven Hill Bourbon and Mamont Vodka. New to the portfolio are Mezan Rums. Bottled in August 2011, the Mezan vintage rums are unblended rums from individual islands and countries in the West Indies and South or Central America,

produced from a single vintage year’s distillation, aged in oak barrique and bottled one cask at a time, when mature. As well as being unblended, these rums are unsweetened, uncoloured and only filtered through a light gauze. They are therefore a true expression of the distillery and country of production with each set

of casks having a unique flavour profile which cannot be repeated. Eaux de Vie will also show a number of Georgian wines from GWS and Chateau Mukhrani at the LIWF. GWS is the largest producer of wines in Georgia, focusing on indigenous varieties, including: Rkatsiteli, Manavi, Napareuli and Ojaleshi. The Mukhrani Estate will show a selection of its portfolio, including: Reserve de Prince 2010 Goruli Mtsvane ; Reserve de Prince 2007 Saperavi ; Goruli Mstvane 2010; Saperavi 2007 and Tavkveri 2010.

Ehrmanns (N42) has a brand new look for its stand this year, which will be split into two sections, one dedicated to wines exclusive to Independents, online retailers and the on-trade, and the other to the grocery sector. Bodegas Paternina will launch Frederico Paternina Seleccion Especial 2008, a DOC Rioja aimed at the grocery and specialist chains market. Portugal’s Bacalhôa will be presenting the Quinta Do Carmo wines from the exclusive estate of the same name in the Alentejano region. The White is a great example of how commercial native Portuguese grapes can be and what strong potential Portugal has. In collaboration with Stefano Girelli’s venture The Wine People, Ehrmanns is adding a white partner to its Italian portfolio: Miopasso Grillo is produced in Sicily and aimed at Independent and On Trade channels. Ceretto, the Piedmont premium winery is a brand new addition to Ehrmanns’ portfolio, and includes the Barbaresco Bernardot, which is a single vineyard of 4.3 ha. La Delfina, the Italian umbrella brand, created by Ehrmanns 10 years ago has been revamped with new labels and additions to the range including a Montepulciano d’Abbruzzo. New Zealand’s, Giesen will show new additions such as an organic Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc and Chimney Creek, a new label aimed at the Independent and On Trade sectors. The LIWF will be


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the official launch of the sparkling version of Tahbilk Marsanne, the flagship wine of the winery and Hayley Purbrick will be on the stand. Robert Oatley Vineyards is brand new to the British market and will be officially launched at the fair. The range will be divided into four tiers targeting emerging sectors such as Independents and e-commerce, as well as the traditional premium grocer and on trade markets. The wines have been selected from quality varietals grown in premium areas such as Margaret River, McLaren Vale and the Mornington Peninsula. Winemaker Larry Cherubino and founder Chris Hancock will be on the stand. Domaine Boyar will launch Orchard Tree a brand aimed at supermarkets. Winemaking duo Dimitar Panov and Kapka Georgieva be on the stand. Ehrmann’s Fairtrade portfolio will be on the stand, including: Stellar Winery from the Western Cape; Argentina’s La Casa Rey will be at the Fair for the first time; Chile’s Via Wines and Errazuriz Ovalle – made by VEO wines, the umbrella brand is a recent addition to the Ehrmanns’ portfolio.

Côteaux les Cedres du Liban from Lebanon’s Bekka Valley is the latest addition to the Fairtrade portfolio. The cooperative Côteaux de l’Heliopolis was created in 2000, after the government grubbed out illegal cannabis plantations but failed to provide local people with an alternative livelihood. Evengelos Tsantali, from Greece, will show a Gran Reserve made with old vines and aged for 24 months in oak barrels for the first time.

Enotria (N40) returns with its biggest ever stand at this year’s wine fair. Alongside greats like Marques de Riscal and Champagne Jacquart will be a host of wines targeted at independent merchants and on trade. Yealands Estate will be with Enotria for the first time. Yealands Estate is the first wine producer in the world to become an Approved Supplier to the UK’s Sustainable

Restaurant Association. Its Seaview Vineyard is based in the Awatere Valley region of Marlborough and its range includes Sauvignon Blanc, Viognier, Pinot Gris, Riesling, Gewurztraminer, Grüner Veltliner and Pinot Noir, all of which will be presented by Chief Winemaker, Tamra Washington, who will be on stand. Also expect focus line ups showing Enotria’s strength in specific regions and styles in Italy too.

EWGA (F16) has just be appointed UK agent for the Spanish wine producer Bodegas Riojanas and will show a full range of wines on the stand including the labels Puerta Vieja and Monte Real from Rioja and Quinta de Refugio from Toro. They are also planning a masterclass of some of the old vintages of Monte Real on the stand. The new and improved Head over Heels range from Berton Vineyards in South East Australia will be on the stand for the first time which they will now be distributing exclusively in the UK. The UK team from Pago Fruit Juices will be on the stand with their excellent range from Austria. Other wineries participating include Colli Vicentini in Italy, as well as Puzzle Ridge and Silkwood from Australia, Penny Lane from New Zealand and Altitudes, a new Chilean label which will be launched.

Fells (P35) will show its range of some of the finest family owned wineries in the world at the Fair. The latest Single Quinta releases including wines from Quinta do Vesuvio 2010 and Dow’s Quinta Senhora da Ribeira along with the newly released 2007 Graham’s LBV will be shown. E. Guigal will show the 2008 vintage of their ‘La la” wines:



La Mouline, La Landonne and La Turque. Hugel et Fils will show a selection of wines including Hugel Riesling Jubilee 2005. New ranges will be launched from Bouchard Pere & Fils, William Fevre and Villa Ponciago. Tyrrell’s Wines will show a new range of Tyrrell’s Hunter Heroes – Brookdale Semillon, Moon Mountain Chardonnay and Brokenback Shiraz. Wente Family

Estates will continue its celebration of 100 years since the introduction of Chardonnay by the Wente family to California by pouring the Wente Morning Fog Chardonnay 2010. JFWs will be showcasing new wines from the La Crema winery and a new vintage of Kendall-Jackson Vintners Reserve Chardonnay 2010. Also on show will be a new wine made by Pierre Seillan (Vigneron for the Verite Estate) from St Emilion-based Château Lassegue called Les Cadrans des Lassegue. The 2008 vintages of the Trapiche Malbec Single Vineyards will also be available for visitors to the stand to taste.

Gonzalez Byass (M50) is showing an increased number of products this year having recently picked up the agency for Wirra Wirra from McLaren Vale. The great Spanish wines from Rioja, Cava and Sherry will be complimented by wines from Somontano, Ribera Del Duero, Rías Baixas and a range of stunning wines from the winery near Toledo. Old favourites from Quinta do Noval

and Jackson Estate will be in evidence, as well as a couple of surprises on Tuesday morning and Wednesday afternoon.

Hallgarten Druitt and Novum Wines (J15) will be kicking off the nationwide festivities for the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee early at this year’s LIWF with a celebratory theme on stand. Joined by a host of world-class producers from the Commonwealth including

New Zealand (Saint Clair), Australia (Berton Vineyards, Larry Cherubino), South Africa (Groot Constantia, De Morgenzon, Hamilton Russell), Cyprus (Kyperoundas Estate) and India (Sula, Fratelli) it promises to be one of the greatest collections of wines at the show. Wines will be grouped as ‘Everyday Wines’, ‘Celebratory Wines’ and ‘Wines Fit for a Queen’. Novum will also be showing its extensive range of Greek wines, to mark the 2012 Olympics.

Hatch Mansfield (P45) will be showing its broad portfolio of premium estates at the LIWF. The CVNE Rioja wine estates will show the new Contino Blanco 2010; this is the first white wine from Contino, Rioja’s first single vineyard winery. The grapes were hand-picked from white Grenache, Malvasia and Viura grapes grown on the Contino

Estate, with an average vine age of between 30 and 40 years (RRP £22.99). Alongside the latest vintages of his Origine and La Collection wines, Jean-Luc Colombo will show his range of ‘Vins Méditerranée’ including the new 2011 Les Pins Couchés Rosé which is also available in magnums. Laure Colombo will present four wines from Colombo & Fille. Made in limited quantities by Laure herself, this boutique label has a

feminine elegance and a very personal touch. Errazuriz will be showing two brand new wines; Errazuriz Max Reserva Carmenère 2009, which has been produced from grapes hand-picked from the Max II, Max V, and Ocoa blocks of the Errazuriz vineyards in the Valle de Aconcagua (RRP £12.99) and Errazuriz Aconcagua Costa Syrah


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2010 is from a pioneering new coastal property (RRP £19.99). Grant Burge will show two wines new to the UK including the long-awaited release of his Corryton Park Cabernet Sauvignon 2009, RRP £23.99. From the Wines of Distinction range, Corryton Park is on one of the highest and coolest sites in the region, providing perfect conditions for creating first class Cabernet

Sauvignon. A second new wine, the gb15 Pinot Grigio 2011 will also be on show. Lourensford will preview the very recently bottled 2012 vintage of its River Garden Sauvignon Blanc and River Garden Rosé. The new release of

Taittinger Brut Vintage 2005 will be on show alongside the 2012 range of Taittinger gift packs. Vidal will be unveiling its fresh, contemporary new labels. The familiar Vidal flame is featured on a new, eye-catching 3/4 wrap-around label emphasising the Vidal story and including a QR code. Alongside the new labels Vidal has added two new tiers to its range – the ‘Reserve Series’, and the

‘Legacy Series’. 2012 sees Villa Maria celebrating its 50th Vintage and they will be showing the new Villa Maria Private Bin Lightly Sparkling Sauvignon Blanc 2011 (RRP £9.99, sealed with screwcap). Joseph Mellot will show two new wines – Destinéa Pinot Noir , a Vin de Pay Val de Loire and Sancerre ‘Le Connétable Cuvée Prestige , a 100% Pinot Noir from 25-30 year old vines.

Julian Baker Fines Wines (G65) has specialised in supplying French domaine wines to the UK on an ex-cellars basis since

1980. Its first two producers – Domaine Jean-Marc Brocard from Chablis and Champagne H. Blin, a Marne Valley co-operative – will be at the LIWF again this year. Julien Brocard’s

Biodynamic Chablis Domaine de La Boissonneuse 2010 and Champagne H. Blin’s Limited Edition Champagne Blin’s will be highlights. Alongside these will be Blin’s vintage 2002 Extra Brut, Blin’s Blanc de Blancs and Blin’s NV Rosé. Domaine Jean-Marc Brocard is one of France’s largest producers of Chablis, with over 200 hectares in Chablis and the surrounding appellations.Kingsland Wines & Spirits (L60), and its recently launched new division, Legacy Wines, are attending this year’s Fair armed with new brands. Legacy Wines, which focuses on the on-trade, impulse and European export sectors will show two of its new brands, The Gathering and Shorn. At this year’s exhibition, Legacy will also be showcasing its new Californian and Australian brands.

Liberty Wines (P40) will be showing over 200 wines this year, including a number of new additions to the portfolio. These include Zorah, an Armenian winery located in the Yeghegnadzor Valley in the south east of the country. Archeologists are confident that it is the oldest winery in the world, dating back 6,100 years. The focus here is the Areni variety. Another new addition is Villa Bucci, a 21 hectare organic estate of old vine Verdicchio in Castelli di Jesi. The Riserva is one of Italy’s

great white wines. 16 Stops is a range of entry point wines from the premium regions of McLaren Vale and Adelaide Hills. These entry point wines are exclusively made for Liberty. Monrouby is a small village in the Languedoc, close to Pomerols, where Graeme Paul makes the Baron de Badassiere and Vignes de L’Eglise wines for Liberty, including a Grenache Blanc, a Chardonnay

and a Grenache/Carignan blend. L’Expressio del Priorat is a new label from Mas La Mola with the structure



of classic Priorat while being ready to drink young. It is a blend of 35% Garnatxa, 35% Carinyena, 10% Syrah, 10% Cabernet and 10% Merlot. Castillo de Tomas will show two accessible wines – a Verdejo and Tempranillo – made by Rafael Canizares at the Campo Reales co-operative in Castilla La Mancha. Napa valley’s Pine Ridge portfolio will also be shown, including the stunning Cabernet Sauvignon. ForeFront is an experimental label from winemaker Fintan du Fresne who sources the bet fruit from across California’s Central Coast appellations.

Louis Latour Agencies (P20) will be hosting Maison Louis Latour, Craggy Range and Wakefield amongst other wineries. Small tailored tastings will be run on each day and additionally a wine dispenser and preservation system, By The Glass will be on the stand demonstrating the system and showing a range of ‘12 Cracking Wines

by the Glass’, a strong selection of high quality wines available at affordable prices.

Maison Sichel (G55) is showing nine brand-new Bordeaux wines this year, the result of new partnerships established over the past 12 months. The newly reappraised 2009 vintage makes a strong showing, as

well as whites from 2011, covering Bordeaux AOCs from Saint-Emilion, the Médoc, Côtes de Bourg and Bordeaux. Stars on the Sichel stand for 2012 include: Château Trillol, the Sichel family’s own property in the Languedoc’s Haut Corbières; Domaine de Pellehaut, one of the largest family-owned quality producers in the Côtes de Gascogne; and top Israeli winery, Clos de Gat, which will be presented by owner and winemaker, Eyal Rotem.

Oakley Wine Agencies (G4) will be at the LIWF for the second year running. Specialising in Portuguese, Spanish and Brazilian wines, they supply to multiple grocers as well as independents. Producers from Portugal’s key regions will be on stand, including: Quinta Nova de Nossa Senhora do Carmo which will launch its new Port brand ‘Clã’; Sabe from Beira Interior is launching its new brand TNT, a blend of Touriga Nacional and Trincadeira; Quinta de Sant’Ana of Lisbon, will launch its new entry level red wine Sant’Ana; Joao Portugal Ramos is launching a new brand Borba, which is a sub brand of the successful Marques de Borba range, and is aimed at entry level consumers; Duorum Vinhos SA will also be on the stand. It has just been elected Winery of the Year by the Portuguese magazine Revista de Vinhos. A young winery with only a few years of production under its belt, it makes some outstanding wines. Brazilian wine is a new focus area for OAW and it will be showing the Rio Sol wines on stand. Spanish Steps – an educational brand created by owner Nick Oakley – will also be on stand. It is designed to take consumers on a vinous journey around Spain’s lesser known DO’s, including Bierzo, Rueda, Toro, Ribera del Duero and Arribes.

Treasury Wine Estates (L42) will be unveiling hidden gems from its portfolio at this year’s Fair. Visitors to the show will be amongst the first in the UK to discover exciting new launches from Treasury’s leading new world brands Penfolds, Beringer, Wolf Blass and Rosemount. This year, the Winemaker’s Winemaker of the year, Peter Gago, will be attending the fair for the launch of the 2012 Penfolds Luxury & Icon wines. The range includes the inaugural release of the 2008 vintage of Bin 169 Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon. To mark this special occasion Peter Gago will be holding an exclusive


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Luxury & Icon master-class in the theatre on Wednesday 25th May at 10.30. Beringer, the leading premium wine from Napa, will be re-launching at London Wine Fair with a new range and packaging across the Beringer portfolio. Rosemount Estate, the pioneering Australian wine, will be unveiling a new look at the fair. New packaging will appear across the range along with the launch of Rosemount Blends. The ‘Blends’ range will feature blended varieties from multiple regions, woven together to make an approachable, flavoursome drink now style of wine. Also on stand will be the new look Rosemount Diamond Label, these wines are single varieties from multiple regions and represent the heart of the Rosemount Estate. Wolf Blass will be unveiling a new, low

alcohol, Wolf Blass Moscato. The wine is set to capitalise on the growing trend of Moscato in the UK. The Wolf Blass range will also benefit from new packaging across the portfolio which will be revealed at this year’s fair.

World Wine Agencies (F10) will launch a special LIWF promotion this year. The stand design will feature a QR Code that takes visitors to a temporary page on the World Wine Agencies website. That page will give a unique code to be quoted by any customer that places an order at the stand. Every order that is placed using this unique code will automatically enter a free prize draw to win a number of prizes including: a week in a luxury cottage in France; VIP

Hospitality tickets to Polo in the Park; and the entire order free of charge. In addition to this promotion, World Wine Agencies will also have four winemakers present from Reichsrat Von Buhl, Powers Winery, La Chamiza and Familia Cielo. World Wine Agencies will also unveil the new, upgraded packaging for Cielo wines and launch their newest Agency from USA, Don Sebastiani & Sons. The Panel

Su Birch Simon Doyle Richard Woodard James LousadaCEO of Wines of

South AfricaConcha y Toro's commercial

director for the UKUK wine market survey author

European general manager at Accolade Wines

just-drinks is a leading online resource for global beverage industry, publishing around 20 news articles, analysis features and insights every working day. Under the direction of managing editor Olly Wehring, its experienced team of journalists, consultants and analysts provide a unique and comprehensive blend of reports and interpretation of the beverage industry, including key events, trends, interviews and research that is delivered to over 92,000 business executives per month

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Seminarjust-drinks' annual survey of the wine market in the UK returns. Join us at the London International Wine Fair on Wednesday, 23 May, to review and discuss this year's results. Managing editor Olly Wehring will host a panel of industry experts to look at the 'State of the Nation' in 2012 and debate the findings of just-drinks' exclusive survey. As well as considering the views given by other industry observers, the panel will discuss the wine landscape, and offer their opinions on how to approach the future.Attendance is free - see below to book your seat.

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The Panel

Su Birch Simon Doyle Richard Woodard James LousadaCEO of Wines of

South AfricaConcha y Toro's commercial

director for the UKUK wine market survey author

European general manager at Accolade Wines

just-drinks is a leading online resource for global beverage industry, publishing around 20 news articles, analysis features and insights every working day. Under the direction of managing editor Olly Wehring, its experienced team of journalists, consultants and analysts provide a unique and comprehensive blend of reports and interpretation of the beverage industry, including key events, trends, interviews and research that is delivered to over 92,000 business executives per month

For details of how just-drinks is "helping decision makers make decisions” visit www.just-drinks.com.

Find us at Stand G10

To book your seat for the seminar or register for the live webinar, scan the

QR code on the left, or visit www.just-drinks.com/stateofthenation

Tel : (0)1527 573 614

Seminarjust-drinks' annual survey of the wine market in the UK returns. Join us at the London International Wine Fair on Wednesday, 23 May, to review and discuss this year's results. Managing editor Olly Wehring will host a panel of industry experts to look at the 'State of the Nation' in 2012 and debate the findings of just-drinks' exclusive survey. As well as considering the views given by other industry observers, the panel will discuss the wine landscape, and offer their opinions on how to approach the future.Attendance is free - see below to book your seat.

WebinarIn addition to our usual presentation, we shall be taking the debate online in the form of a webinar, live from the wine fair. So, if you are unable to attend the fair, then join us for this free webinar, live from your own computer.

Date: Wednesday 23 MayTime: 16:15Location: LIWF, Industry Briefings Theatre - Stand Q75 Format: 45-minute presentation followed by 15-minute Q&A session

just-drinks' State of the Nation survey - The UK's wine market in 2012Live and Online

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Winemakers showcase

Larry Cherubino is Director of Production at Robert Oatley Vineyards. Based in Pemberton, Larry has worked with the Oatley family winemaking team since 2007. He is one of Australia’s most acclaimed

winemakers, with extensive experience in large and small wineries in Australia and major overseas wine producing regions, and around 300 wine show medals attached to his extensive CV. He is renowned for his passionate commitment to maximising wine quality in both vineyard and winery and for having a highly developed understanding of modern wine styles. A graduate of Roseworthy College, Larry had a distinguished career with BRL Hardy at Tintara in South Australia and then at Houghton in Western Australia. ● Ehrmanns (N42)

Laurent Chevalier was born in 1973 in Paris. His family comes from the Bresse region, not too

far from Beaujolais, where his grandfather was a négociant. While studying in Paris, Laurent discovered his passion for viticulture and enology. His new found passion led him to pursue studies in Montpellier where he acquired a degree in Agricultural Engineering and The Diploma in Enology from the School of Agronomy. Laurent began his career as Technical Director of the Cellar with a significant vineyard in the South West of

France where he specialized in white wines. In 2009, Laurent Chevalier was appointed Director of the Maison Henry Fessy. ● Louis Latour Agencies (P20)

Winemaker and figurehead for Colombo & Fille, Laure Colombo has a fine pedigree in wine. Daughter of top Rhône winemaker, Jean-Luc Colombo, Laure has been surrounded by wine all her life. Following

some time out travelling the world after studying for a Masters in Management, Laure returned to her roots and has subsequently passed her Bachelor degree in Viticulture and Master in Oenology. Laure is perfectly placed to add her personal touch to the elegant wines of Colombo & Fille, with a feminine edge. Jean-Luc Colombo is a man of passions. When he is not in his vineyards or cellar, he is on the Blue Coast, fishing or hunting with his golden retrievers: Syrah, Corton & Fitou. Independent and family owned, Jean-Luc Colombo, is a relatively young winery. In 1982 Jean-Luc moved to Cornas, with his wife Anne, to set up a pharmacy and oenology lab. Four years later they bought their first vineyard – Les Ruchets. Today, as well as working as a negociant, they have their own vineyards, winery and oenology laboratory. ● Hatch Mansfield (P45)



After graduating in oenology at Bordeaux University, Delphine Glangetas

worked in a number of regions across France before travelling to Australia to work for Cape Mentelle and Yalumba. She returned to France in 1996 to join James Herrick’s team in Narbonne. During those years she acquired a high sense of precision in winemaking and trained her palate to modern wines. After this, she spent five years with Domaine Sainte Rose, a boutique winery near Pézenas, managing the vineyard and designing high quality wines mainly for the UK market. After a few years as a consultant, Delphine moved to Foncalieu and started another adventure.● Les Vignobles Foncalieu (F30/2G)

Faouzi Issa is one of Lebanon’s youngest winemakers. Born and raised in the Bekaa valley, his interest in wine began at the age of 16 when his family purchased Domaine des Tourelles, Lebanon’s oldest winery.

He studied winemaking at Montpellier and during his Masters he worked in Côte-Rôtie at Domaine René Rostaing before joining the legendary Château Margaux, after which he returned home to Lebanon in 2009 to take over the winemaking at Domaine des Tourelles. In the three years since he has been working full time at Domaine des Tourelles, his wines have begun to enjoy great success on the international market and at wine competitions around the world.● Wines of Lebanon (N11)

António Maçanita is one of the leading winemakers of his generation, who has been surprising the wine world with his modern and refined wine styles. He is the winemaker at 13

wineries in Portugal, from the Douro Valley to the Algarve, Including wineries such Quinta de Sant’Ana and Fitapreta (his own project). Leader of innovation and research, he was responsible for implementing NDVI maps (satellite images of vegetative growth) in Portugal’s vineyards. He is also responsible for creating a revolutionary method to reduce volatile acidity in wines and recently has been involved in recovering a near extinct grape variety “Terrantez do Pico” in the Azores Islands. His first Trophy was awarded at the age of 24, and his Quinta de Sant’Ana Riesling was selected as one of the 50 greatest Portuguese wines. ● Oakley Wine Agencies (G4)

Csaba Malatinszky was Hungary’s leading sommelier before turning to winemaking in 1997. He is obsessive about tending his vines and says his 30 hectares, farmed organically in Villány

and Siklos since 2009, are as much as he’d ever want to own as that’ll he can manage himself without delegating. Malatinszky is an experimental winemaker, who does not follow the traditions but considers them in his decision making. He is a conscious fan of the Villány – Siklós terroir and his viticultural philosophy is based upon the complexity of the local environment. His focus is Cabernet France, but he makes excellent whites, including Chardonnay, as well. ● Malatinszky, Wines of Hungary (I20/J25)

Dimiter Panov & Kapka Georgieva are part of the Domaine Boyar winemaking team and are among

the most prominent professionals in their field, proving their knowledge and mastery both in Bulgaria and around the world. Each wine and spirit they create is a reflection of their unique style and creative approach. Dimiter supervises wine production in the


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biggest of Domaine Boyar’s three wineries: the Sinite Skali Winery I Sliven, which was a project completed by A&G Engineering, the Australian company that is a world leader in designing modern wineries. Kapka is Senior Oenologist for the brand and create the higher end, limited release wines.● Ehrmanns (N42)

Greg Powers is Director of Winemaking at Badger Mountain Vineyard and has been involved with the operation

with his father, Bill Powers, since the planting of the vineyard in 1982. As Vineyard Manager from 1982 to 1990, Greg was responsible for development of the estate vineyard. In 1990, Greg’s role expanded, moving into the winery to oversee the expansion from 100,000 gallon capacity to the present 550,000 gallons. Under Greg’s leadership, Badger Mountain and Powers wines have received accolades around the world. Greg continues to focus on finding the right growers and vineyard sites to showcase the best of Washington State. He lives in Kennewick with his wife and three children.● World Wine Agencies (F10)

Eyal Rotem of Clos de Gat, learned winemaking at Giaconda, Australia. In 1998 he planted vines

on land surrounding his house in the foothills of Israel’s Judean Mountains. Blessed with unique terroir, he used minimal-interference, coupled with traditional viticultural and winemaking methods and allowed nature to do the rest. The resulting wines are of a consistently superb quality, like his iconic 2006 Sycra Syrah Muscat, which achieved 96 “Parker points”. Showing the excellent 2009 vintage amongst others, Eyal will be giving an insight into his wines and wine-making philosophy.● Maison Sichel (G55)

Oldenburg was founded in 2003 by Adrian Vanderspuy and after extensive research into its winemaking potential he employed renowned viticulturist and winemaker Simon Thompson to

oversee his project to completely re-plant the vineyard and to make the wines. Simon previously worked nearby at Tokara. He shares the belief with Adrian that with the unique terroir of Oldenburg, he has the potential to produce wines of outstanding quality and his aim is to establish Oldenburg Vineyards as one of the best boutique wineries in South Africa. The first commercial vintage from Oldenburg was 2008 and the wines were released in 2010, meeting with unprecedented international acclaim. Simon is a strict practitioner of “bio-viticulture”.● Connoisseur Estates (F6)

Chris Tyrrell is a fifth generation of the Tyrrell winemaking family dynasty. Growing up on the vineyard, Chris has been involved with wine for as long as he can remember and began winemaking

at the age of 17 under the guidance of his grandfather, Australian winemaking icon Murray Tyrrell. Chris’ first vintage was in 2001 whilst he was studying Wine Science at Charles Sturt University. Chris then travelled extensively overseas where he worked in some of the world’s greatest wine regions including Burgundy, The Rhône, Bordeaux and Spain. Now 29, Chris is a director of Tyrrell’s Wines and the Assistant Winemaker.● Fells (P35)

Tamra Washington is Chief Winemaker at Yealands Estate, New Zealand’s leading sustainable



producer and developer of the most significant plantings in Marlborough’s premium sub-region – the Awatere Valley. Tamra produces the Yealands Estate range from grapes grown on the Seaview Vineyard where the micro-climates of the terraces, rolling contours, gullies and ridges produce grapes with an exciting range of phenolic profiles, flavours and structures. Before joining to set up Yealands Estate in 2007, Tamra was a respected winemaker in Sicily, Veneto, Abruzzo, Napa Valley, Margaret River, Hunter Valley, Tunisia and Marlborough. ● Enotria (N40)

Steve Webber is married to Leanne De Bortoli and together they manage the De Bortoli family vineyards in the Yarra Valley. Passionate about enjoying delicious food and wine they are infamous for their

down-to-earth hospitality. Webber has long been a champion of Australia’s Yarra Valley wine region and was awarded Winemaker of the Year by Gourmet Traveler Wine in 2007. Webber’s philosophy is that great wine begins in the vineyard. ‘It’s about site and season, making wines with detail, texture and minerality, charm and interest. Character and personality in wine comes from the imperfections of nature.’● De Bortoli (N33)


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What’s hot & what’s newNon-wine exhibitors

Birchgrove (F2) will show its range of wine & drinks-related accessories for both the on and off trades, at this year’s Fair, including

decanters, glassware and corkscrews as well as wine buckets & stands for wine service, specialist equipment for wine cellars and for tasting rooms. They will be holding on-stand demonstrations of Le Nez du Vin Wine education kits so that visitors can learn about and experience ‘the aromas of wine’ for themselves. They will also be

launching a unique range of wine flights to enable restaurants to showcase a sequence of wines in vertical or horizontal tastings.

A selection of over 130 unrepresented Decanter World Wine Award (DWWA) winning wines will be available to taste on Decanter’s stand (K10). Decanter’s ‘DWWA Unsigned Talent’ tasting will open at 10am on Tuesday 22nd May as the results of the 2012 Decanter World Wine Awards are announced. All wines on display will be looking to enter the UK market with a Decanter World Wine Awards medal.

Guala Closures (H20) specialises in unique and innovative wine closures, most notably: WAK™, which enhances the aesthetic presentation of the brand; Viiva™, specifically developed for sparkling wine; and the latest Roll-On TE™, dedicated to the fight against wine adulteration. These closures complete the range which started with the standard 30X60 Divinum, currently number one in terms of worldwide sales. All products will be shown on stand.

Lanchester Group (I32) is one of the country’s leading wine merchants and bottling plants. The year 2012 will be a Green one for the company, winners of the green Low Carbon Award 2012. Over the last few years it has installed systems to enable it to be a carbon minus company. It will be showing a number of products including its Blue Reef Chardonnay and Shiraz.

Novembal (J65) is a Tetra Pak company that has been involved in the manufacturing of plastic injected closures for the wine market for more than 25 years. It will be introducing Novatwist™ plastic screw cap closures at the Fair, with a view to breaking through into the screw cap market. Novatwist™ can be used on glass as well as PET bottles, as



they offer possibilities for differentiation (no salient threads) and are consistently easy to open. Novatwist™ closures preserve fruit flavours and aromas, are fully recyclable and withstand high resistance to shocks during handling, transportation and storage.

Primera Technology Europe (G11) will be demonstrating its label printers designed for in-house production of professional-quality product labels. The CX1000e is ideal for producing short to medium-run jobs in various sizes. With 2400 dpi print resolution and print speed of 5 meters per minute, CX1000e delivers professional full-colour print quality along with high-speed production. It also prints onto many different laser-qualified label materials including pressure-sensitive plain papers, white and clear polyesters and more. A wide range of approved matte, semi-gloss, high-gloss and speciality food and beverage label materials are available. Primera has also qualified an all-new selection of eco-friendly substrates that are made of up to 100% post-consumer waste.

Riedel & Spiegelau (P30) will host some special tastings throughout the Fair, including; exclusive comparative wine glass tasting with Maximilian Riedel in the On Trade Theatre; Austrian Wine tasting with Maximilian Riedel in the Austrian Pavilion; Spiegelau beer tastings each afternoon on the Riedel stand; daily Riedel wine glass masterclasses on the Riedel stand; daily Riedel decanting masterclasses on the Riedel stand; and wine by the glass tastings each day on the Riedel stand in conjunction with Enomatic.

Riedel will also show a range of its glassware and decanters, including the recently launched Dragon Decanter.

Smurfit Kappa (I34) Bag-in-Box offers an innovative, stand-alone flexible pouch. Pouch-UP® enables an extended shelf life after first opening, improved carbon footprint through ‘light weighting’ and high quality ‘all-over’ print for optimum brand impact. Smurfit Kappa has developed a new, ready-to-use Bag-in-Box® range with the tap on the outside of the box, so consumers can see how convenient the packaging is. Not only is the new Bag-in-Box® more practical as the end user doesn’t have to remove the tap from the box, but also more intuitive as the consumer can see the tap when the product is on the shelf.

VINO-LOK (H52) will be exhibiting at the LIWF for the first time. The company provides bottlers with a closure that is technically reliable and 100% neutral – meeting food-grade standards. It is also attractive to consumers, and is stylish enough for premium wines. The Vino-Lok “click” instead of “plop” adds an emotional touch while offering the highest level of product safety, and the closure is completely recyclable. A bottle can be opened without any special tools and it also allows repeated and easy closing.

It has been nearly six months since The Western Union Company (H61) completed the acquisition of Travelex Global Business Payments, making the combined company the world’s leading non-bank provider of cross-border business. Business customers are able to send cross-border payments in over 140 currencies from 18 countries, with more countries to be added in 2012.


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What’s hot & what’s newDISTIL exhibitors

ABK6 Cognac (W12) is launching a Cognac to be served over ice. Ice Cognac has been created to develop progressively, highlighting distinct aromas on contact with both ice and water. Presented in a chic and elegant bottling, featuring a golden frieze, the packaging has a “Marie Antoinette” style. Ice Cognac by ABK6 was launched in France in June 2011 and is now available in more than 10 countries.

Alkon Holdings (W35) is one of the largest Russian manufacturers of low alcohol drinks,

spirits, beer and non-alcoholic beverages. The company was incorporated in 1996 and today is represented in more than 75 regions of Russia as well as in Ukraine and Kazakhstan. Alkon will show a range of products including: Ten Strike, a low alcohol energy drink based on natural wine. These include two flavours – one a classic energy drink (Ten Strike Dark) and the

other a tropical flavor (Ten Strike Sky). Ten Strike is available in 500ml cans. Russian Heritage Vodka will also be shown on stand, as will Finnord Russian Vodka which has two varieties – Finnord Cranberry and Finnord Legendary.

Angus Dundee Distillers (V30) will show the new Hamiltons Regional Malt Scotch Whisky Range. The four regions featured are: Speyside, Highland, Islay and Lowland. Each region is presented in its own distinctive colour scheme with the bottles displayed for sale in attractive cylindrical cartons. The Hamiltons range is aimed at the discerning drinker who is looking for the opportunity to try excellent malt whiskies from the four main regions of Scotland. The packaging for each expression describes the characteristics of the highlighted region with geographical illustrations, a whisky map of Scotland and individual tasting notes. The new launches will be available in key European, Duty Free and selected world markets. Typically, the range will retail for between £18 and £22 per bottle, depending on region.



Berryshka (W2) is a family-run distillery located in Obrh pri Dolenjskih toplicah, a small town on the outskirts of the Ko evje forest in Slovenia. Products include a Juniper Brandy, London Gin, Blueberry Liqueur, Blackcurrant liqueur and Blackberry Liqueur, all made with water sourced from the Ko evskirog hills.

Feuille D’or (V21) is a family owned business based in Bnei Brak in Israel using know how of its partner company, Menrose, in Switzerland to manufacture and develop its premium Liquors. Feuille D’or products are based on premium ingredients either grown in Israel – such as the oranges used for its award winning Liqueur D’orange, the 60% Premium Chocolate brought from Switzerland for its Chocolate Liquor or the Colombian Coffee beans roasted for the Coffee liquor, in addition to pure spring water originating in the Jerusalem mountains and triple distilled Israel Negev Grown wheat based alcohol used in all products. They will show an Orange Liqueur, a Chocolate Liqueur and a Coffee Liqueur.

Friesland Campina (X24) produces innovative smooth and creamy drinks. They work by developing customer’s initial concepts into commercial products. For this year’s Distil, they will launch a Piña Colada with real coconut in an innovative pack, alongside a range of core products.

Hungary (V10) will be showcasing the nation’s specialist spirit, Pálinka. This is produced from selected and wild fruits and marc wine which are then distilled, aged and bottled in Hungary. The products are natural with no added sugar or flavourings and they are designed to be consumed at room

temperature, slowly sipped. Exhibitors include GUSTO Pálinkas, a range of Hungarian distillates made from to quality orchard fruits from the Kecskemet region, renowned for its apricots. The spirits are made by family recipes up to 100 years old, using modern technology.

Innovative Liquors (V31) is launching Bear Infusions – a premium range of unique infusions products with Vodka, Rum and Tequila – at Distil this year. Infused, not artificially flavoured and inspired by exotic travels, not market research. This is the first time they are presenting in the UK, although Bear Infusions has been marketed around the world for the last several years. The product bottled in the USA.

This year Spirits do Brasil (V22) will be debuting with Cachaça Lola, a contemporary Brazilian rum made out of the best sugar cane. Lola is a chic concept inspired in the cosmopolitan life of the Brazilian major capitals. Its strength and balanced taste make it perfect for any blend with fruit, juices and spices. Stop by the booth and try a selection of exquisite Caipirinhas and Lola-cocktails!

Thunder Toffee Vodka (V23) will launch 5cl miniatures at Distil this year. These will be available to the UK on and off-trade.

BlackCurrant

Blackcurrant Liqueur

Produced by:

Topp d.o.o.

Šentvid pri Stični 152

1296 Šentvid pri Stični

Slovenia

500 mlAlc. 20% vol.L

Mixed with alcohol and pure fruit concentrates and our own natural spring water from the ancient forest Kočevski Rog for a 100% natural product. Serve chilled or ideal for mixing all year round. Drink responsibly.

Blackberry

Blackberry Liqueur

Produced by:

Topp d.o.o.



Slovenia


Mixed with alcohol and pure fruit concentrates and our own natural spring water from the ancient forest Kočevski Rog for a 100% natural product. Serve chilled or ideal for mixing all year round. Drink responsibly.

Blueberry

Blueberry Liqueur

Produced by:

Topp d.o.o.



Slovenia


Mixed with Terrano wine from the Slovenian Carst region with pure fruit concentrates and our own natural spring water from the ancient forest Kočevski Rog for a 100% natural product. Serve chilled. Drink responsibly.

Brin Gin

Brin Gin

Produced by:

Topp d.o.o.



Slovenia


Brin Gin 100% grain free with a base of juniper heady with the depth of juniper mixed with the finest botanicals and the natural spring waters from the ancient forest of Kočevski Rog. Drink Responsibly

Juniper

Pure Juniper

Produced by:

Topp d.o.o.



Slovenia

Triple distilled using only the finest graded juniper berries and natural spring water from the ancient forest of Kočevski Rog.To produce a clear, clean drink enjoy with a multitude of mixers all year around. Drink responsibly.


London Gin

London Gin

Produced by:

Topp d.o.o.



Slovenia


A unique alcohol using the finest botanicals, natural spring water from the ancient forest of Kočevski Rog, crafted with patience and care for purity and taste. Drink responsibly.

Walnut

Walnut Liqueur

Produced by:

Topp d.o.o.



Slovenia


Green walnuts with alcohol, sugars and our own natural spring water from the ancient forest Kočevski Rog for a 100% natural product. Serve at room temperature. Drink responsibly.


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New features for 2012

Small Independents PavilionFor independent retailers, sommeliers, and those looking to source boutique and niche wines, head to our new zone within the Fair, the Small Independents Pavilion. SIP champions small producers and importers who specialise in selecting wines that you wont find on the supermarket shelves.

Get ready to unearth some real gems! SIP will be situated by hall entrance S3.

The UK Sommelier of the Year competitionWe are delighted to announce that the LIWF will play host to the semi-final and final of The UK Sommelier of the Year competition on Wednesday 23rd May. The competition has been organised and run by The Academy of Food and Wine Service since inception in 1980.The successful sommeliers from the regional finals go through to the semi-final held at the Fair. Candidates will be judged on a written questionnaire, a blind tasting and a practical skill. The top six will be asked to compete on stage at the wine fair for a place in the finals. The top three will then compete in the final in the afternoon where, in front of a live audience, candidates will be tested both practically and orally on errors on a wine list, food and wine matching, service skills and a blind tasting.

Some of the past winners include:2011 Yohann Jousselin, Vineyard at Stockcross, Newbury2010 Christopher Delalonde, Sarment Wines, London2009 Laura Rhys, Hotel Terravina, Southampton2008 Gearoid Devaney, Tom Aikens Restaurant, London2007 Nicolas Clerc, Milestone Hotel, London2006 Claire Thevenot, Hotel Du Vin, Winchester2005 Matthew Wilkin, Capital Hotel, London

For further information please visit www.sommelieroftheyear.co.uk



Discovery Tasting at LIWFThe LIWF is delighted to welcome the International Wine Challenge Discovery Tasting to this year’s Fair. The Discovery Tasting provides buyers with the opportunity to taste, at their leisure, and without interruption, any style of wine from anywhere in the world that is looking for an importer and has entered the IWC.

Around 1,000 wines will be available and are grouped by country/style and split into three sections depending on from where they are seeking buyers:

● On Trade● High Street & Supermarkets● Independent Off Trade.

The Discovery Tasting will be a great opportunity for those looking for interesting wines to import or buy direct. Located at the East end of the Fair.

Off Licence News Business Lounge and Bursary SchemeOff Licence News has teamed up with the London International Wine Fair to offer leading independent retailers a raft of special features to make your visit to this must-attend event as useful - and stress free - as possible.

New this year, Off Licence News is hosting an invite-only area where you can sit and plan your time, enjoy a coffee, catch up on work and, of course, meet other retailers. Plus there will be a FREE buffet lunch sponsored by Wines of Portugal, business building clinics, voucher booklets with prizes, show offers and special discounts, goody bags and a competition to win free WSET training.

To top it all LIWF are working with OLN to offer the first 150 independent retailers to qualify a £50 contribution to help with the cost of travel or additional staffing. For further information please visit www.offlicencenews.co.uk and click on the LIWF Travel Bursary box to apply.


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Monday 21st May at ExCeL

The Future – global trends offer new opportunitiesBuilding on the success of the last two LIWF Conferences, 2012 sees a stellar line-up of speakers tackle some of the major issues affecting the industry today, and more importantly, tomorrow.

Running on Monday 21st May (the day before LIWF opens) the Conference has been designed to offer delegates a mixture of practical advice, blue-sky thinking, hard facts and an insight into the future.

Delegate rates are:£245 (+VAT) for single places or £195 (+VAT) each for three or more places.

Delegate places are limited, so please book early at www.londonwinefair.com

Speakers:

The LIWF Conference

Robert Joseph John Authers Jancis Robinson OBE MW

Paul MacKenzie Paul Schaafsma

Spiros Malandrakis

Joshua Green Jennifer Brown Frank Martell Marcelo Copello



The Timetable:

SESSION 1:

9.30 Coffee

10.00 – 10.05 Robert Joseph (Chair)Introduction

10.05 – 10.30 John Authers, The Financial Times’ investment columnistThe “Black Swan” theory of life without the Euro

10.30 – 11.00 Jancis Robinson OBE MW (www.jancisrobinson.com)Global Trends in Wine

11.00 – 11.15 Q&A Session

11.15 – 11.45 Coffee Break

SESSION 2: INNOVATION“It’s easy to come up with new ideas; the hard part is letting go of what worked for you two years ago, but will soon be out of date.” – Roger von Oech

11.45 – 12.10 Paul MacKenzie, CEO, The Source – Research & InsightConsumer trends/attitudes to buying

12.10 – 12.30 Paul Schaafsma, General Manager UK & Europe, Australian Vintage LtdInnovation can be simple

12.30 – 12.50 Trends in Independent Retailing

12.50 – 13.05 Q&A Session

13.05 – 14.00 Lunch

SESSION 3: EMERGING MARKETS

14.00 – 14.25 Spiros Malandrakis, Industry analyst for Alcoholic Drinks, Euromonitor InternationalEmerging Markets and their potential

14.25 – 15.05 Focus on the US: Panel DiscussionWith Joshua Greene, Editor of Wine & Spirits Magazine, Frank Martell, Director of Fine and Rare Wines at Heritage Auctions and Jennifer Brown of Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board Luxury Brands

15.05 – 15.45 Focus on Brazil:Marcelo Copello, “The most influential wine journalist in Brazil” – Meininger´s Wine Business InternationalDiscover why Brazil is such a dynamic emerging economy; find out how the market works and what opportunities there are for you.

15.45 Closing Discussion


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Stand G40/2The “Stand by Beaujolais” stand G40/2 showcases wines from all twelve Beaujolais appellations including Beaujolais, Beaujolais-Villages and the ten Crus. It presents an opportunity to taste high-quality and versatile Beaujolais wines and meet some of the most talented and innovative producers who make them.

Beaujolais Wines will also host a series of seminars, presented by well-known wine experts, Charles Metcalfe, Sarah Jane Evans MW and Sally Easton MW, on its stand G40/2. The seminars will demonstrate how Beaujolais wines have become outstanding in recent years by maintaining the best quality-price ratio possible.

Programme of free seminars:

● World cuisine and Beaujolais – a match made in Heaven: Sarah Jane Evans MWTuesday 22 May, 2.30 pm Sarah Jane Evans MW will present some fine examples of food and wine matching, showing how well Beaujolais pairs with various cuisines from around the world.

● 2009, 2010 and 2011: Beaujolais scores a hat-trick! Charles MetcalfeWednesday 23 May 2012, 3.30 pm After the superb vintages of 2009 and 2010, 2011 is proving to be a winner. Charles Metcalfe will present some great examples of the new vintage from amongst the 12 appellations of Beaujolais

● Semi-carbonic maceration or the Burgundy wine making method: can you taste the difference? Sally Easton MWThursday 24 May, 11.30 amSally Easton MW will go through the two wine-making methods and present examples of the wines they produce.

Stand By Beaujolais



GravesChâteau Rahoul

Pessac-LéognanChâteau Bouscaut PessacChâteau CarbonnieuxDomaine de ChevalierChâteau La LouvièreChâteau Larrivet Haut-BrionChâteau Latour-MartillacChâteau Malartic-LagravièreChâteau OlivierChâteau Pape Clément

Saint-Emilion Grand CruChâteau Canon La GaffelièreChâteau DassaultChâteau – FigeacChâteau Franc MayneChâteau Grand MayneChâteau La CouspaudeChâteau La Gaffelière

PomerolChâteau BeauregardChâteau ClinetChâteau Gazin

Saint-JulienChâteau BeychevelleChâteau LagrangeChâteau Langoa BartonChâteau Léoville BartonChâteau Léoville Poyferré

Listrac-MédocChâteau ClarkeChâteau FonréaudChâteau Fourcas DupréChâteau Fourcas Hosten

Moulis-en-MédocChâteau Chasse-SpleenChâteau Maucaillou

Haut-MédocChâteau BeaumontChâteau BelgraveChâteau CantemerleChâteau CoufranChâteau de CamensacChâteau La LaguneChâteau La Tour Carnet

MédocChâteau Greysac

MargauxChâteau AngludetChâteau Cantenac BrownChâteau DauzacChâteau du TertreChâteau GiscoursChâteau KirwanChâteau LabégorceChâteau LascombesChâteau Marquis de TermeChâteau MonbrisonChâteau Prieuré-Lichine

PauillacChâteau Clerc MilonChâteau d’ ArmailhacChâteau Grand-Puy DucasseChâteau Lynch-BagesChâteau Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande

Saint-EstèpheChâteau Cos LaboryChâteau de PezChâteau Lafon-RochetChâteau Ormes De Pez

SauternesChâteau Bastor-LamontagneChâteau de Rayne VigneauChâteau Doisy DaëneChâteau Doisy-VédrinesChâteau GuiraudChâteau La Tour BlancheChâteau Lafaurie-PeyragueyChâteau Sigalas-Rabaud

Following on from last year’s inaugural tasting at LIWF, the Union des Grands Crus de Bordeaux(UGC), which represents the most prestigious names in Margaux, St Julien, Pauillac, St Estèphe, Listrac, Moulis, the Médoc, Haut – Médoc, Graves, Pessac-Léognan, Saint-Emilion, Pomerol, Sauternes and Barsac, are back at the Fair on Tuesday 22nd May.

In a dedicated South Gallery room, visitors can taste through the 2008 vintage from over 60 top Châteaux:

Bordeaux at the LIWF


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LIWF 2012 Masterclass scheduleSituated in a purpose-built theatre at the East end of the hall, this is your opportunity to hear from a host of inspirational and renowned winemakers, writers and industry experts. Many of the sessions will involve tastings and are one-off opportunities not to be missed. Masterclasses are free to visit (unless stated otherwise) but places often need to be reserved. Otherwise, arrive early as they can fill up fast!

Additional content and detail is online at www.londonwinefair.com

Tuesday 22nd May10.00am – 11.30am Circle of Wine Writers – Niepoort SeminarBeing one of the first events of the Fair this is always a highlight in the Circle’s calendar of events. 2012 will certainly be no exception with Dirk Niepoort presenting a fantastic range of his Ports dating from 2009 back to 1912 (and possibly even earlier). By application only. Tickets for non-members are £15. For further details contact Andrea Warren on + 44 (0) 1753 882320 or via email at: [email protected]

12.15pm – 1pm The origin of wine: a tasting of Turkey’s indigenous & international varieties As wines from Turkey are listed by most of the prestigious retailers in the UK; Tim Atkin MW will be tutoring nine different wines from the land of the origin of vitis vinifera. For further details contact [email protected]

1.45pm – 2.30pm Yarra Valley Chardonnay evolution or revolutionAfter four decades of wine production, Yarra Valley winemakers are starting to feel comfortable in their region. With time has come an understanding of climate, soils, and importantly, their own plot of dirt. This knowledge is breeding a confidence to truly deliver something unique. For details contact Richard at [email protected]



3.15pm – 4pm The Southern Rhône – A different route Boutinot Rhône winemaker Eric Monnin presents wines from the southern Rhône and specifically wines of the villages moving out of the shadows of the classic giants of the region. Wines from Séguret, Sablet, and Carianne feature and in particular the exceptional 2009s recently released from the Boutinot estate.For further details contact Lee Middleton at: [email protected]

4.45pm – 5.30pm 2012 – Wines of HungaryFor further details contact Jozsef Urban at: [email protected]

Wednesday 23rd May10.30am – 11.15am 2012 – Treasury Wines – PenfoldsFor further details contact Peter English at: [email protected]

12.00pm – 12.45pm New look at Russian winesFor the second time Russia presents the best Russian wines in London. Diversity, quality, freshness and tradition are the key definitions of the modern Russian wines. The uniqueness of the Russian wines is characterized by the indigenous grape varieties, relatively cool climate with the wide amplitude between the day and night temperatures, small precipitation during vegetation and peculiar terroirs. The achievements of the Russian winemakers and foreign consultants will be demonstrated at the unique master-class. To register or for further information please contact: [email protected]

1.30pm – 2.15pm AOC Languedoc Masterclass with Matthew Stubbs MWMaster of wines and Languedoc expert Matthew Stubbs will take participants through a selection of AOC wines, highlighting the variety of the region’s reds, rosés, sparkling and sweet wines (VDN). For further details contact: Chloe Nury on +44 (0) 208 682 9020 or [email protected]

3.00pm – 3.45pm The New Food and Wine Pairing Workshop (WSET) The new workshop developed by the WSET aims to equip staff with a basic understanding of the principles of food and wine pairing that can in 45 minutes, when partnered with even the most basic wine knowledge, enable your staff to make successful recommendations. Join us to participate in some of the activities and discuss this new approach. For further details contact Chris Kelly on +44 (0) 7850 881 782 or [email protected]

4.30pm – 5.15pm 2012 – Wines of HungaryFor further details contact Jozsef Urban at: [email protected]

Thursday 24th MaySchedule to be confirmed at time of going to press. Please see www.londonwinefair.com for more details.


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Tuesday 22 May10.30 – 11.30Nicolas Joly, La Coulée de Serrant, Savennieres, France

‘The Real Deal’ According the Nicolas Joly, the definition “Best of the Best” belongs to the past. This is what has pushed many winegrowers into using technology to the point of obscenity. This process obscures the natural beauty of winemaking in the vineyard which should respect hierarchies at different stages. Joly insists that a wine should first come from the matrix which bring life to our planet. It is what is called “the expression of nature” ( soil and climate ). Many so-called natural wines are still using herbicides which kill the living agents of the soil and prevent the roots from feeding itself. Many are still using methods which disturb the photosynthesis and taste processes. The consumer has the right to know if the “red fruit” flavour of the wine is achieved through nature or aromatic yeast genetic alternation.

Nicolas will do a talk. No wines. Invitation only.

12.30 – 13.30Paul Beavis, Managing Director of Lanson International UK in association with The Academy of Food and Wine Service

The Lanson Champagne Category Report On 14th March 2012 the market’s first Champagne Category Report was unveiled by Lanson International. The report, which uses unique consumer research and Nielsen and CGA sales data, aims to provide one central point of reference for insight into the UK Champagne market. The report will aid navigation through the Champagne category, provide a greater understanding of the ‘Champagne Shopper’, their motivations to purchase, and provide an overview of the state of the UK trade together with a perspective on the growth prospects for the category.

The briefing at LIWF will focus on the on-trade relevant findings in association with Lanson International’s partnership with AFWS and will be relevant for all sommeliers, on-trade buyers and consultants. The session will finish with a tasting of different styles of Champagne and a look at the Champagne flavour map developed by Lanson and an independent expert.

Attendees will be presented with a hard copy of the category report. To register to attend, email Sarah Peters at [email protected]

16.30 – 17.30 With Charlie Holland , Winemaker, Ridgeview Wine Estate Ridgeview English sparkling range with varietal specific blendsA tasting of the 2009 vintage Ridgeview sparkling wine range exploring what the different grape varieties bring to the wines from Blanc de Blanc, Blanc de Noir and traditional

The On-trade Theatre



blends. Ridgeview will also be showing their new pinot Rosé from saignée method. With each of the wines there will be a discussion on food matching, illustrating that sparkling wine can be served beyond aperitif. There will also be a examination of English Sparkling wine in general and what makes it so unique.

For further information please contact Mardi Roberts at [email protected]

Wednesday 23 May11.30 – 13.00UK Sommelier of the Year Competition presented by The Academy of Food & Wine Service

The Champagne Pour!The finest Sommeliers in the country, all competing to become the UK Sommelier of the Year, have only 6 minutes to pour a Magnum of Champagne into 16 glasses.

Each of the glasses must be filled at precisely the same level. Once the sommelier has moved to another glass he or she must not return to a glass already filled and the bottle must be empty at the end. Can it be done, on stage in front of an audience?

The Academy Judges will award marks for the skill of service, the accuracy and the performance of the pour within the time limit. To register to attend, please email your details to Sarah Peters at [email protected]

14.00 – 15.00Maximilian Riedel, Riedel CrystalWine and glass comparative tasting with Maximilian Riedel: learn the effect that glass shape has on a variety of wine styles.

For further information please contact Gemma Simcock at [email protected]

16.00 – 17.00Frank Martell, Director of Fine and Rare Wines for Heritage Auctions

Buyer be AwareFrank Martell, Director of Heritage Auction’s Fine Wines Dept will lead a candid discussion about what to look for to help ensure a wine’s provenance and condition. If you think that counterfeit wines and the importance of a wine’s provenance affect only Petrus and DRC wine buyers, think again. The trickle down effect tremendously impacts the everyday consumer.

A recent counterfeiter arrest made headlines and left the wine community in shock. Never before has it been more important to be able to demonstrate top provenance in the secondary market, and never before has it been more difficult to do so. The wine trade faces a number of growing and emerging challenges that simply did not exist only a couple decades ago. From the changes and conflicts inherent to modern distribution models, through to storage conditions in the US and Asian markets and of course, the proliferation of fraudulent wines from Lafite to Jacob’s Creek.

This discussion will encompass a relevant tasting component, as well as an interactive demonstration of how wines are tampered with. Invitation only.


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Thursday 24 May10.30 – 11.30Dave Powell, Torbreck Vineyards, Barossa, AustraliaDavid is a passionate believer in the Barossa Valley, its viticultural heritage and the value of traditional wine making practises. He has fused his love for the cuvees of the northern and Southern Rhone with the outstanding raw materials and terroir of the Barossa Valley.

Today, Torbreck is recognized as a world class wine, receiving top accolades and scores from critics around the globe. David is a force to be reckoned with in the wine world and will be hosting wine flights, representing two of the most iconic straight varietal (Grenache and Mourvedre) examples of their kind in the world followed by Shiraz and Viognier as a blend. Invitation only

12.30 – 13.30The Diversity and Excitement of Portuguese WinesPresented by The Academy of Food & Wine Service

The stunning Wines of Portugal boast a huge range of styles, quality and value. Peter Richards MW and Susie Barrie MW have selected a collection of Portuguese wines to match a range of top British dishes from the inaugural What Food, What Wine? Competition in 2011.

● Discover wines never before showcased in the UK

● Sample the latest vintages of established favourites

● Review the UK wine trade’s latest Portuguese wine offering

● Meet the winemakers behind recent surges in quality and innovation

● Explore the wines from producers seeking representation in the UK in a dedicated area

To register to attend, please email Sarah Peters at [email protected] detailing the name of the session, your name, company and job title.



Tuesday 22nd May12.15pm – 1.15pm Union of the Oenologists and Winemakers of RussiaThe Russian wine market: inside and outside

2pm – 3pmWines of Portugal Discover Portugal.

4pm – 5.30pmMarketing Wine BrandsStanding out from the crowd: new approaches to marketing wine

Wednesday 23rd May11.30am – 12.45pm Harpers Wine & Spirit The Harpers Debate

4.15pm – 5.30pm just-drinks.comjust-drinks’ State of the Nation survey – The UK’s wine market in 2012 – Live and Online

Thursday 24th May10.30am – 11.30amukvineWhat’s the future for English wine?

A remarkable source of insight and information, the LIWF Industry Briefings will once again focus on many of the hot topics affecting the trade today. Located in a purpose-built theatre (stand Q75) the series of debates and briefings will give you the opportunity to hear from many of the industry’s leading lights and hopefully prepare yourself for the months and years to come.

More information is available at www.londonwinefair.com

LIWF 2012 Industry Briefi ngs schedule


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The Access ZoneThe Access Zone returns to the London International Wine Fair with its popular mix of seminars, discussions, interviews and tastings combining wine and social media.

Ryan Opaz and the team will again explore the potential of social networks to promote wine stories to a broader audience and find new ways to engage consumers of all levels. With widespread participation in social platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Google+ and others, we are all now active consumers but also involved in communicating about wine. Sessions will include; the popular introduction to social media, understanding online “influence”, developing wine apps and other practical advice. There will be opportunities to talk to marketing groups with online communication programmes, such as The Grenache Symposium and even a chance to taste a mystery grape and help to decide its future in the UK market. For those who enjoy more vigorous debate, Robert Joseph will ask “Why the wine trade hates customers”, plus we will taste the low sulphite wines from Freewine before attempting to find a middle ground in the Natural Wine debate with Isabelle Legeron MW and others. The Access Zone will also be the venue for the announcement of the second annual Born Digital Wine Awards winners on Wednesday and a launch of the EWBC Digital Wine Communications Conference accompanied by some fabulous Turkish wines supplied by our 2012 sponsor, Wines of Turkey, on Thursday. The Vrazon team looks forward to welcoming everyone, with free wifi for sharing your #LIWF and wine thoughts and a great place to network with a range of bloggers, digital communicators and other wine trade professionals.



The inaugural Harpers Awards are giving the trade the chance to put their company in the spotlight and show the steps and initiatives being taken to keep their business one step ahead of the pack.

For the first time in Harpers near 135-year history they are looking to bring the entire wine and spirit industry together for one event, to highlight and celebrate the very best the trade has to offer.

To help as many businesses get the recognition they deserve, the Harpers Awards

has been separated into three areas, each highlighting excellence in different parts of the trade.

They include:● At Your Service Awards● Top Merchants Awards● Industry Awards

The ceremony will take place at the Honourable Artillery Company, London on the first night of the LIWF on May 22nd.

Full information at: www.harpersawards.com

LIWF are proud sponsors of the fi rst edition of the HARPERS AWARDS


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General tastings & events

Come and taste uniquenessAustrian Wine to highlight diversity with seminar series at LIWF

Austria’s outstanding grape varieties and an in-depth look at the “Archetypes of Austrian Wines” will be featured in a series of wine tasting seminars at the London International Wine Fair 2012.

A daily seminar on the “Archetypes of Austrian Wines”, including Austria’s prized indigenous grape varieties and their typical origins will be held at this year’s LIWF at the spacious Austrian stand I50 and J50. The seminars will be presented by Austrian wine specialist Jason Turner, who will present tutored tastings of the wines and wine regions of Austria. These shall be held in the special tasting area amongst the 28 Austrian wineries and sparkling producers presenting their wines at the fair.

The seminars will highlight all indigenous grape varieties, such as the black grapes Blaufränkisch, Zweigelt, Sankt Laurent, alongside Austria’s signature white wine variety Grüner Veltliner, and their typical origins. These seminars will be held daily at 11 am in a designated tasting area at the Austrian wine pavilion.In addition to the seminars, there will be themed Austrian wine tastings held daily at the Wine Bar of the Austrian Wine Marketing Board Stand, as well as a presentation featuring the renowned Austrian glass maker, Riedel on Thursday at 1 pm.

The strong presence of Austrian wineries at this year’s LIWF, combined with the series of seminars, underscores the continued growing interest and success of Austrian wines in the international arena. These hand-crafted wines are sought after for their unique, food-friendly varieties and styles, and come from some of the world’s most distinctive terroirs. Producers from across Austria’s wine-growing regions will be personally represented at the LIWF – from the Wachau, Kremstal and Kamptal in the Danube Valley to Burgenland in the east and Steiermark (Styria) to the south.

Wine Bar at the AWMB stand:

9.30am – 1pm 2pm – 5.30pm

Tuesday 22 May Grüner Veltliner: Styles and Origins

Sweet and Sparkling from Austria

Wednesday 23 May Everything white but Veltliner Zweigelt, Blaufränkisch & St. Laurent

Thursday 24 May Grüner Veltliner: Styles and Origins



Ch Musar at the LIWF

The key to the complex character of Chateau Musar Red is time: from harvest to release each vintage spends a full seven years gently developing (via vat, barrel and bottle) in the Hochar family’s 18th century cellar north of Beirut. So this year’s LIWF sees the launch of the 2005, made from organically-produced grapes slowly ripened to perfection through a mild Bekaa Valley summer. This mellow, spicy wine benefits from decanting and measured appreciation. By contrast, the unoaked Musar Jeune wines, in Red, White and Rosé, offer appealing immediacy, their intense fruit flavours reflecting their high-altitude origins and wholly natural winemaking.

Serge, Ronald, Ralph, Marc and Gaston Hochar, together with winemaker Tarek Sakr will be at stand Q64 (and a series of Masterclasses on Wednesday) to present all the current Musar wines including Hochar Pere et Fils Red 2007 alongside a range of Chateau Musar older vintages.

Riedel at the LIWF

Riedel are delighted to announce exclusive tastings with Maximilian Riedel during the fair.

Tasting schedule:Wednesday 23 May PM – wine and glass comparative tasting in the On-Trade theatre with Maximilian Riedel: learn the effect that glass shape has on a variety of wine styles.Thursday 24 May PM – wine and glass comparative tasting of Austrian Wines in association with the Austrian Pavilion: discover beautiful Austrian wines in the correct glassware.

Tastings on the Riedel stand P30;Spiegelau beer tastings, daily, PM – learn how the shape of a glass can also have an effect on the beer drinking experience. 4 different

glasses will showcase 4 different styles of beer.Riedel wine glass master class, daily, various times – learn to appreciate the effect the shape of a wine glass has on the experience of drinking and enjoying wine.Riedel decanting master class, daily, various times – decanters allow wine to breath and open up, allowing the fullest appreciation of aromas. Learn how these can be used for old and new, red and white, still and sparkling wines from the Riedel experts.Riedel and Enomatic wine by the glass tastings – to launch a new partnership with Italian company Enomatic, Riedel will be conducting wine by the glass tastings to showcase the technology of their new partner and how it pairs with the design of Riedel glassware.

Wines of Lebanon at the LIWF 2012 – stand N11

Wines of Lebanon will be returning to the LIWF with new wineries and an exciting programme of masterclasses being delivered on the stand (N11).

Tim Atkin MW and Lebanese wine expert Michael Karam will be presenting an overview of Lebanon’s winemaking industry, together with a tutored tasting, and other tastings taking place throughout the day include:

● Overcoming the cliché: Positioning the modern Lebanese industry on the international market

● Lebanon: the terroir, grapes and people that make today’s Lebanese wine cultureThe generic Lebanese stand at the LIWF has attracted new wineries this year, keen to gain a foothold in the UK market. Lebanese wines are gaining ground in the UK with exports up by 26% from 2010 to 2011 (source: Lebanese Government Customs Figures).


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Nine wineries will be represented at this year’s Fair:

● Batroun Mountains● Chateau Ka● Chataeau Kefraya● Chateau Ksara● Chateau St Thomas● Coteaux de Botrys● Domaine des Tourelles● IXSIR● Karam Winery

We are really excited to be exhibiting at the Fair again this year,” says Madeleine Waters who runs the Wines of Lebanon campaign in the UK. “Last year was about introducing people to the concept of Lebanon as a wine-producing country and we received a lot of interest. Over the last 12 months, we have run tastings and masterclasses throughout the UK to give the trade more insight into Lebanese wines and the people behind them. This year we want to encourage people to take a closer look at Lebanon and the diverse range of wines produces.”

For more information about exhibitors and the seminar timetable please visit www.winesfromlebanon.co.uk.

For further information: Madeleine Waters [email protected] 07778 702221

2012 Wine Faults WorkshopREDUCTION – where have all the flavours gone?

It’s often hard to put a finger on why a wine loses it’s ‘zing’..... difficult to identify reductive aromas, the tell-tale sign that what’s in the bottle has dulled. But what is ‘reduction? How is it caused? And how can you spot it – at different stages?

These are questions that occupy the minds of the whole wine trade, from wine makers to retailers and sommeliers. So come along on Wednesday 23rd May to the Wine Faults Workshop, conducted by well-known wine scientist Pascal Chatonnet, where he will examine the problem of reduction both scientifically – and practically with wines in the glass.

Sponsored by Amorim, the world’s largest cork producer, this Workshop is one of a regular series at successive London International Wine Fairs that takes a factual look at the various faults that can be found in wine. And the reasons they occur.

There will be two sessions this year at London International Wine Fair at ExCel, both held in South Gallery Room 13. The first runs from 10.30am to 12 noon, and the second from 2.30 to 4pm.

Entry is free, but only by tickets issued in advance, as space is limited. To book your place, contact Fiona Campbell on [email protected] or telephone 01225 782095.

Showcasing the very best of Slovenian winemakingp&f wineries at the LIWF – stand G71

Award-winning Slovenian wine producer, p&f wineries, will be demonstrating just why Eastern European wines are experiencing a revival at this year’s London International Wine Fair. With UK sales of Slovenian wine on the increase, there has never been a better time to sample the diversity of wines that the country has to offer. Visit p&f wineries on stand G71 to see for yourself why Slovenia deserves its place on the international wine map. Show highlights will include:



ARCHIVE WINE TASTINGWeds 23 May – 10.30am (including breakfast)Imagine a 50-year-old archive cellar, hidden away in the lush green hills of Eastern Slovenia. A sacred place where great wines lay to rest under a thin layer of dust. Since 1959 p&f wineries has been maturing its very best wines in an archive cellar. 2012 marks the official opening of this cellar and to celebrate, p&f wineries will be hosting an exclusive on-stand tasting of some of these rare and unique wines. This is your chance to taste, among other vintages, a 1971 Pinot Blanc Late Harvest and a 1986 Welschriesling.

To register your interest in this tasting please contact Jemma Thompson at Cube Communications on 020 8401 5501 or email [email protected]

Eclectic Wines is celebrating its 10th anniversary

Sarah Jane Evans MW will join us on the stand (E10) on Wednesday and Thursday hosting two half hour Masterclasses at 2pm & 2.30pm each day.

“Understanding and De-mystifying Greek Wines’’. Leading winemakers Harry Hatzidakis, Apostolos Thymiopoulos and Theodore Moraitis, will be there to assist and answer questions.

We will be highlighting Greece’s “Treasure Trove” of indigenous varieties, from seven wineries, alongside the new Waitrose rosé, “Phaedra’’, to be launched in June and the M&S Cuvee Prestige rosé newly on their shelves.

9.30am – 1.30pm 1.45pm – 5.45pm

Tuesday 22 May Château Henri Bonnaud Château Henri Bonnaud

Wednesday 23 May Château La Mascaronne Château Saint Pierre

Thursday 24 May Château Saint Pierre

Provence wine shows its true colours

Wines from three appellations, Côtes de Provence, Coteaux d’Aix-en-Provence and Coteaux Varois en Provence will be offered for a free tasting by Provence wines at this year’s London International Wine fair.

This is a great opportunity to sample some high-quality and versatile Provence rosé wines, as well as red and white, and meet producers from Château Henri Bonnaud, Château Saint Pierre and Château La Mascaronne.

For the first time Provence wines will also be exhibiting rosé magnums, which are enjoying an increase in consumption.

Also of interest to visitors will be the rosé colour scale which aims to help both

professionals and consumers to precisely describe the colour of a rosé wine. Gooseberry, Peach, Grapefruit, Cantaloupe, Mango and Mandarin are the six names that have been attributed to the six colours which best represent those rose wines from the region. This has been created by the Rosé Wine Experimentation and Research Centre in co-operation with the Provence Wine. It is useful not only for professionals looking to determine precise colour characteristics for their wines, but also for many consumers who would like to share their feelings about a wine they’ve tasted by putting their thoughts into words.


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To assist with tasting Skinos has kindly provided their brand new and very original sparkling water.

Contact Mary Pateras: [email protected]

The International Wine and Spirit Competition

The International Wine and Spirit Competition (IWSC) was founded in 1969 and is the premier competition of its kind in the world, promoting ‘the quality and excellence of the world’s best wines, spirits and liqueurs’. The Competition receives entries from nearly 90 countries worldwide. No matter where the entry originates, whether it is youthful or

aged, it is judged according to its class and treated with respect and consideration.

The IWSC has the support of many of the world’s top wine and spirit producers, because it sets the international benchmark for quality. The unique combination of detailed technical analysis and specialist judging panels means that gaining a Competition Award is an exceptional achievement. Winners are promoted internationally using a network of media partners including Wine Extra, Wine Showcase, Wein + Markt and the Drinks Business.

Event Speaker

Tuesday 22 May 10.00 Northern Hemisphere Results Release and with Award Winning Sparkling Wine Reception

Mauricio González-Gordon (2012 IWSC President)

14.00 Unchillfiltered – Single Malts (the Natural Aroma and flavour)

Ian MacMillan (Head of Distilleries & Master Blender at Burn Stewart Distillers)

16.00 Lebanon – Land of Hope and Opportunity

Tom Cannavan (Wine Writer and Broadcaster)

Wednesday 23 May 11.00 Wines from the twice crowned IWSC Wine Maker of the Year (McGuigan Wines)

TBC

14.00 Germany – Young and Wild Joachim Binz and Christine Parkinson (Hakkasan)

16.00 South African Winners – Lynne Sherriff MW selects her top wines from the South African IWSC Awards

Lynne Sherriff MW

Thursday 24 May 11.00 The Wines of Somontano (sponsored by Vinas del Vero)

Bernaldo Hualde (Vinas del Vero)

14.00 Food and Wine Matching Ewan Lacey (from Channel 4’s Cookery School)

16.00 Open Tasting of Gold Medal Winning Wines



Tuesday 22 May Wednesday 23 May Thursday 24 May

12pm Blind Quality Tasting (white) with Michelle Cherutti-Kowal AIWS

Blind Quality Tasting (white) with David Hunter AIWS

The New Food & Wine Pairing with Russell Dent AIWS

2pm Blind Quality Tasting (red)with Michelle Cherutti-Kowal AIWS

Blind Quality Tasting (red)with David Hunter AIWS

Blind Quality Tasting (red)with David Hunter AIWS

3pm Blind Sparkling Tastingwith Antony Moss MW, AIWS

The New Food & WinePairing WorkshopLIWF Masterclass Theatre not on stand P75with Karen Douglas AIWS

Blind Sparkling Tastingwith Antony Moss MW, AIWS

4pm Blind Spirits Tastingwith Michael Walpole

Royal Tokaji Tastingwith Chris Donaldson MW

Blind Fortified Tastingwith David Hunter AIWS

5pm Blind Fortified Tastingwith David Hunter AIWS

Blind Sparkling Tasting Test with Antony Moss MW, AIWS

14 Tutored Tasting Sessions Over Three Days at LIWF 2012 – stand P75

● Eleven WSET Level 4 Diploma Level 30 minute tasting sessions over three days

● Two Food & Wine Pairing Workshops (inc 45 minute session in the LIWF Masterclass Theatre)

● One Specialist Royal Tokaji Tasting

● 20 places per tasting session* – strictly first come first served basis! (*Masterclass Theatre, 3pm Wednesday 23rd May holds 75.)

The Wine Intelligence Sessions

Wine Intelligence will be hosting three insightful and thought-provoking sessions on Wednesday 23rd May in South Gallery Room 7 that look at the challenges and opportunities for the

wine industry at a conceptual level.

We will be tackling big topics – how people choose, how loyalty is created and sustained, and how to predict future trends today. The sessions themselves will follow different themes, and will not necessarily be the classic “seminar” style.

At 5pm, Wine Intelligence will be hosting an invitation-only reception to celebrate our tenth anniversary and to announce more winners of the “Wine Intelligence 10 For 10 Business Awards.”

The session themes will be as follows:

● The Science of Choice in the Wine Category 11am-12pm

● Building Brand Loyalty in Wine 2.30pm-3.30pm

● The Future of Wine in 60 Minutes 4pm-5pm

Reception for Wine Intelligence 10th Anniversary (invitation only): 5pm-6pm. For more information, please contact Stefanie Forster on [email protected]


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Now in its fifth year, LIWF and TastingBuddy have firmly established The List as the world’s largest searchable wine database used at any trade event.

Thousands of visitors each year use The List to find specific wines to match their specific business needs: plugging gaps in wine lists; increasing the number of lower alcohol wines; responding to the growing demand for rosé; or simply sourcing that wonderful gem yet to be discovered.

Faced with an ocean of wine – some 25,000 bottles – The List enables you to whittle down those thousands of wines into a concise, bespoke list that fits your needs. Most importantly it allows you to browse all those wines in advance and decide which you want to taste at the Fair.

You can search using a range of drop down search criteria, including: country; region; grape variety; price point; organic; ABV; style and closure. This means that if you are looking for, say, an £8.99 organic Sauvignon with a screwcap, you can create a search fitting these criteria, and produce a personalised tasting trail which plots the location of each wine on the online interactive floorplan. The List is now live at www.londonwinefair.com

World’s largest wine competition offers you the opportunity to taste award winning wines seeking UK distribution

The Decanter World Wine Awards – the world’s most trusted and prestigious wine competition –invites you to sample DWWA-winning wines, all

looking for UK representation, at this year’s Unsigned Talent Tasting. The aim of the DWWA Unsigned Talent Tasting is to shine a spotlight on these

fantastic wines, all seeking UK distribution. It’s an opportunity for you to find out for yourself exactly why Decanter’s Regional Chairs and judges – all world-class tasting experts – were excited enough by these wines to award them each a prestigious medal. Take the time out of your busy tasting schedule to discover DWWA-winning wines to add to your portfolio! The results of this year’s Decanter World Wine Awards will be exclusively unveiled on 22 May 2012, on the Decanter Stand K10. For further information or to receive an invitation to the Unsigned Talent Tasting, please contact Emma Salter on +44 (0) 203 148 4512 or email [email protected]



The Wine Gang return to this year’s LIWF with an exciting new initiative – The Wine Gang Best in Show Selection. The Gang’s five members – respected wine writers Tom Cannavan, Jane Parkinson, Anthony Rose, Joanna Simon and David Williams – will be scouring the stands at ExCeL throughout the three days, tasting through 100s of wines to uncover the best – and best-value – wines at the fair. You can see and taste the Gang’s selection when it is revealed on The Wine Gang stand H70 at 1pm on Thursday 24 May.

The Wine Gang stand will also play host to a series of seminars during the fair, focusing on two of the most talked-about concepts in today’s wine business – lower alcohol and minerality. Each of the four seminars will be hosted by a different member of The Wine Gang and will feature some of the best wines currently available on the UK market.

Timings are: Lower Alcohol, 11am, 22 and 23 May; Minerality, 3pm, 22 and 23 May.

Throughout the fair, visitors to The Wine Gang stand will be able to take advantage of discounted trade subscriptions to The Wine Gang’s unique online newsletter with a seriously tempting 33% off regular rates. Published each month, the newsletter gives subscribers access to a no-holds-barred assessment of 200 wines per month and their database of 10,000 wines available in the UK.


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LIWF Key Supporters

The London International Wine Fair would like to thank the following companies for their exceptional support.

Wines From Rioja

Wines from Rioja is the UK marketing arm of The Rioja Regulatory Council or Consejo Regulador de Rioja DOCa, the organisation responsible for the application and monitoring of legislation relating to the quality and standards of wines produced in the region, promotion of the image of Rioja wines and defence of interests of the sector.

Visitors to the fair are invited to taste the many different Riojas on offer on the Wines from Spain, Rioja Alavesa and La Rioja pavilions, as well as on numerous agents’ and importers’ stands. Wines from Rioja will once again be sponsoring the Club Elite VIP meeting area, where some of the region’s world famous whites, reds and rosés will be available for Club Elite guests to sample.

For more information please go to www.winesfromrioja.co.uk, e-mail [email protected] or call 020 7759 7400.

Stand By Beaujolais

“Beaujolais Wines”

The “Stand by Beaujolais”, stand G40/2 showcases wines from all twelve Beaujolais appellations including Beaujolais, Beaujolais-Villages and the ten Crus. It presents an opportunity to taste high-quality and versatile Beaujolais wines and meet some of the most talented and innovative producers who make them.

Beaujolais Wines will also host a series of seminars, presented by well-known wine experts, Charles Metcalfe, Sarah Jane Evans MW and Sally Easton MW, on its stand G40/2. The seminars will demonstrate how Beaujolais wines have become outstanding in recent years by maintaining the best quality-price ratio possible.



Global Wine & Spirits

Developed for wine professionals by wine professionals, Global Wine & Spirits is the world’s leading wine e-business network for buyers and sellers in the wine and spirits industry, with members in more than 90 countries.

The aim of Global Wine & Spirits has always been to facilitate interaction and connectivity between wine professionals by helping wine producers to develop their export markets, and wine buyers to source efficiently and effectively.

Our site allows them to consolidate information, compare offers and access wine and spirits market information quickly and easily. Our services are free of charge for buyers. Our business model is subscription based rather than transactional, meaning that our members can develop contacts and business opportunities via GWS without having to worry about any commissions or transaction fees.

Our popular publication, The Insider News, reaches 70,000 industry professionals every week. And with offices in Montréal, Canada and Shenzhen, China, we are ideally situated to help you to develop key international markets.

For further information, please visit www.globalwinespirits.com


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By Tube and DLR (Docklands Light Railway)The Jubilee Line is recommended as the quickest route to ExCeL London. At Canning Town change to the DLR (upstairs on platform 3, direction Beckton) for the quick two-stop journey to Custom House for ExCeL station. Prince Regent station at the east end of ExCeL can also be used for the venue.

ExCeL London is located in zone 3 and London Underground tickets are valid on the DLR. It’s recommended that you purchase a return ticket or an All-Day Travelcard to avoid queuing on your journey home.

When travelling from Bank on the DLR change at Westferry for a Beckton bound train. When travelling from Lewisham take a Stratford train and change at Poplar for a Beckton bound train. Alternatively take the first Bank train and change at Westferry. Trains from Tower Gateway go direct to Custom House for ExCeL.

By EurostarThere is easy access to St Pancras International Station, the terminus for Channel Tunnel high-speed rail services, via Bank tube station. The journey between St Pancras International and ExCeL is under 30 minutes. When travelling from Bank on the DLR change at Westferry for a Beckton bound train, alighting at Custom House for ExCeL. For further information on Eurostar visit www.eurostar.com

By Rail If you are travelling into London via over-ground, from the south or south east please try to come via London Bridge or Waterloo and take the Jubilee line to Canning Town. If you are coming from the north and come into Euston or St Pancras, take the northern line to London Bridge and change to take the Jubilee line to Canning Town. Otherwise take the Javelin Train from St Pancras to Stratford International and take the docklands light railway direct to Custom House for ExCeL.

Getting to ExCEL London



By RoadWhen driving to ExCeL London follow signs for Royal Docks, City Airport and ExCeL There is easy access to the M25, M11, A406 and A13. For a map of ExCeL London’s location please visit www.streetmap.co.uk and search for ExCeL London by postcode – E16 1XL.

ExCeL London offers car-parking facilities for over 3,700 cars. It is recommended that you pay for your parking before leaving the centre at one of the many pay points located in the Boulevard. ExCeL London is not located in the Congestion Charge zone.

By AirLondon City Airport (LCY) is located just five minutes away, and offers over 200 flights a day and providing access to over 35 European city destinations, and New York.

The DLR extension now links ExCeL London with London City Airport (change at Canning Town for the 2-stop DLR journey to Custom House for ExCeL London. There are frequent shuttle buses from Canary Wharf and Canning Town to and from the airport. For further information please visit www.londoncityairport.com


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