Wines of Argentina Annual Trade Tasting 2011
Wednesday 14th September 2011 – 10am to 6pm
Lord’s Cricket Ground,
Nursery End Pavilion,
Wellington Road, London NW8 8QN
NORTH GATE ENTRANCE click here for map
RSVP – please visit the registration page to put your name on the list
Main Tables and Catalogue
A PDF of the tasting catalogue, featuring all 80 exhibitors, will be available to view from August 27th. Please click on Exhibitor Catalogue & Downloads at the top of this page.
Seminars and Masterclasses
A new feature for this years tasting and not to be missed!
We have scheduled 3 tutored wine tastings that aim to bring to life topics with a story to tell. Please note, places for these tastings are limited so contact Tina at Hunt and Coady today should you want to attend (tina@huntandcoady.com).
Scheduled Sessions:
11.00 – 12.00 Torrontes for the UK Market by Sarah Jane Evans (with introduction by Wine Intelligence on findings of a recent consumer research study)
13.30 – 14.30 Argentina’s Red Blends by Peter McCombie
15.00 – 16.00 Fairtrade Argentina
Satellite Tables
Argentina has some of the worlds most stunningly diverse vineyards – from the high altitude peaks of Salta to desert plains of La Pampa. It is also home to some of the oldest, healthiest vines in the southern hemisphere.
Find out what this all means to the end product through the eyes of the winemaker themselves with a selection of wines that they feel best highlights the style and direction of each individual winery. No restriction on grape or vintage – just the winemakers personal choice.
These tables are intended for both the on-trade and off-trade buyer and are designed to highlight the best Argentina is producing at our core price points in the UK.
Andeluna Cellars – An On Trade Favorite
Andeluna Cellars, has quickly become a leading producer of fine Argentine wines. Voted this year’s Producer of the Year (SWA) they were awarded two Decanter Trophies; 2006 Andeluna Grand Reserve Cabernet Franc was awarded the Regional Trophy as the Best Red Varietal from Argentina over £10 and the 2009 Andeluna Malbec was awarded the Regional [...]
High Altitude and Organic with Michel Torino
This high altitude winery in Salta, is now the most important Torrontes producer in Cafayate. The region’s night and day temperature differences is favourable for growing Torrontes, resulting in wines of great aromatic quality. This micro-climate also minimizes the use of chemicals in the vineyard. The Michel Torino Cuma wines are 100% organic offering exceptional [...]
Dona Paula’s Edy del Popolo Comes to Town
Viticulturist Edgardo del Pópolo of Dona Paula Vineyards will join Novum wines to talk through the regional differences of their vineyard sites in Mendoza, including Lujan de Cuyo and Uco Valley. Edy is regarded as one of the finest viticulturalists working in Argentina today so the opportunity to benefit from his wisdom is not to [...]
Vinalba Shows Multiple Trophy Winners
Buckingham Schenk will be presenting its award-winning brand Viñalba at this year’s Wines of Argentina trade tasting. Buckingham Schenk’s very own Viñalba brand was launched in 2008 and has already won 42 medals and 5 trophies for its wines, including the Argentinean Red Trophy and International Malbec Trophy at the 2010 IWC and Best Argentinean [...]
Finca Sophenia Unveil 2 New Wines
Finca SOPHENIA announces the release of two amazing new members of the SOPHENIA wine family: Finca SOPHENIA Reserve Syrah and Finca SOPHENIA Reserve Viognier. Finca SOPHENIA, one of the top quality wine producers from Argentina has increased its SOPHENIA Reserve range with two new varietals that show the complexity and character of the exclusive terroir [...]
