A truly international event, the London Wine Fair offers over 10,000 wines produced in over 40 countries worldwide. Over 14,000 wine professionals will journey to London to immerse themselves in the world of wine, sample across the continents and take part in wine industry talks, tastings and masterclasses.
SESSIONS FOR MONDAY 22nd MAY
10:30
Cool (new) Classics
Presented by: Presented by Kym Milne MW, Chief Winemaker at Bird in Hand
11:00
Invitation only session from the Circle of Wine Writers
Presented by: Brintex Events
11.30
Champagne Barons de Rothschild
Presented by: Frédéric Mairesse, Managing Director of Champagne Barons de Rothschild.
12:00
The Grapevine Debate – Brexit
Presented by: Dr Swati Dhingra – LSE, Miles Beale – WSTA, Dr Abel D. Alonso, from Liverpool Business School, Guy Harvey, partner at City law firm, Shepherd and Wedderburn, Richard Siddle (chair)
12:30
A Stellar Tasting Presented by: Bertie Eden
13:00
Bordeaux Vintage Comparison
Presented by: Diane Flamand, Winemaker and Head of The Collections by Lafite
13:30
Innovation in Wine Branding and Marketing
Presented by: Rowena Curlewis – Denomination UK, Rachel Archer – Off Piste,
John Leech – Araldica, Gemma Cockshott – Wm Morrisons
13:30
Château Clarke, Companie Vinicole Edmond de Rothschild
Presented by: Fabrice Darmaillacq, Head Winemaker at Château Clarke.
14:30
Sauvignon Blanc: The Royal Family of Central Loire Valley Wines Presented by: Dr Jamie Goode
15:00
The Nebbiolos of “Alto Piemonte” Presented by: Walter Speller MW
15:00
WSTA Presentation Presented by: Miles Beale
15:30
Mouton Cadet, Baron Philippe de Rothschild
Presented by: Ophélie Loubersac
16:30
Earth, Wind and Fire
Presented by: Philip Goodband MW – International Consultant Master of Wine
16:30
Alternative Action : Presented by: Presented by Natasha Mooney, Winemaker at
La Bise Wines, and Natasha Hughes MW.
17:00
Vintage Sixteen Preview Presented by: Dan James