wine talks
A highlight of the Festival, your chance to develop an even greater appreciation and understanding of Wine from around the world in a relaxed, fun interactive environment with some of the most well-known and respected wine experts in the UK, including our MC and presenter Neil Phillips, the Wine Tipster.
Each seated tutored tasting involves sampling over the course of 45 minutes. The tastings are about learning through enjoyment, enabling you to understand the range and diversity of wine available today.
Each talk is limited to 70 people, this is to ensure we can give the best possible talks and devote time and attention to the wines. After each talk the marquee will be cleared so we can set up for the next talk. The talks are free to attend and are on a first come first in basis. Please note children under 18 are not admitted due to Licensing.
Friday 14th Saturday 15th Sunday 16thFriday
14th Friday
12:30
wine talks
PODERE SANT' ALBERTO WINE & OLIVE OIL with Chris Brierley
Friday 14th @ 12:30
Podere Sant Alberto is a small, family-run estate, located 10 miles north of Siena, Tuscany, between the fortified villages of San Gimignano, Monteriggioni and Castellina in Chianti. We make two contrasting wine styles; our Sangiovese del Podere wine is made from old vines and is a classic example from the region, and also a sophisticated Riserva del Padrone using Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, with a touch of new oak. Our extra virgin olive oil is low-yield, which we supply to Michelin starred restaurants.
Twitter: @SantAlberto
Facebook: Podere Sant'Alberto Tuscany
14th Friday
14:00
wine talks
Discover Spanish Wines with Waitrose
Friday 14th @ 14:00
With more land under vine than any other country (14 per cent of the world's vineyards) Spain boasts an amazing range of climates, from the north coast with its cool breezes to the sun-drenched inland regions. These bring a wonderful array of wines, including bright, refreshing whites from Rias Baixas, approachable fruity reds and rich, age-worthy Riojas.
Whatever style of wine you prefer, you are bound to find a wine in our Masterclass with our regular presenter Neil Phillips, The Wine Tipster which will make you salivate!
©Waitrose Wine List Spring 2013
Twitter: @waitrosewine
Twitter: @thewinetipster
14th Friday
15:15
wine talks
Popular Styles of New Zealand Wines from Yealands Estate with Giles James
Friday 14th @ 15:15
Yealands Estate is at the forefront of New Zealand winemaking, creating award-winning wines in harmony with the environment of the stunning Awatere Valley in Marlborough. Winemaker Tamra Washington is known for the distinct flavours and elegant styles of her wines, which have won numerous accolades including best Sauvignon Blanc in the world at the International Wine Challenge 2012. Come and discover why the critics agree these wines are not to be missed!
Twitter: @yealands
Facebook: Yealands Estate Wine
14th Friday
16:45
wine talks
Modern South African wines with style from Kleine Zalze presented by The Wine Tipster
Friday 14th @ 16:45
Come and taste the best of the Cape! Kleine Zalze is a highly awarded family-owned winery in Stellenbosch South Africa where wine has been made since 1695. Today the tradition of producing outstanding quality continues. Attention to detail in the vineyards, along with traditional winemaking methods aided by modern technology, result in wines of a uniquely modern South African style. Experience the fresh fruity whites, the lifted floral rosés and the robust reds.
Twitter: @kleine_zalze
Twitter: @TheWineTipster
14th Friday
18:00
wine talks
A dash across South America with Santa Rita Estates
Friday 14th @ 18:00
Chile and Argentina have both been making wine since the 19th century but it is only in relatively recent times that they have made a priority of producing wine styles that appeal to export markets. And what astonishing progress they have both made. If you ask wine professionals which countries offer the most compelling combination of quality and value, most would point to Chile and/or Argentina.
This tasting will feature wines from Santa Rita Estates, a hugely important producer whose roots go back well over 100 years in Chile’s Maipo Valley and who are becoming an increasingly important player in Argentina’s premium vineyard area, the Uco Valley. Santa Rita have been pioneers in trying to identify the regions and climates best suited to the world’s great grape varieties, a search that has taken them to the desert in the north and over the Andes to Mendoza. The search continues, but the results are well worth tasting along the way!
This tasting will be presented by Richard Bampfield, one of only 300 Masters of Wine in the world, Chairman of the Association of Wine Educators and an enthusiastic traveller of the world’s wine regions and equally enthusiastic taster.
Twitter: @SantaRitaEst
Facebook: SantaRitaEstates
Website: www.santarita.com
Saturday
15th Saturday
11:00
wine talks
Wines of Germany - Staffelter Hof
Saturday 15th @ 11:00
Discover Germany’s most beautiful and romantic wine country.
Come and join Jan Klein, the wine maker from Staffelter Hof, a family run vineyard where wine has been produced since AD862. This award winning vineyard is planted mostly with Riesling grapes, which grow on the breathtakingly steep slopes of the picturesque Mosel valley producing unique, astonishing wines with deep fruit and mineral flavours. Try a sparkling wine, two high quality Rieslings and award winning dessert wines and find out how fantastic German wines can be!
Facebook: StaffelterHof
Twitter: @moselriesling
15th Saturday
12:15
wine talks
Pacta Connect with Judith Burns
Saturday 15th @ 12:15
On 1 July 2013 Croatia is scheduled to become the 28th member of the European Union. So what wines can we expect to welcome to wine merchants' shelves? Will we be able to pronounce their names? And what new and interesting grape varieties should we be learning about? Taste some of the best with Judith Burns of Pacta Connect, Croatian wine specialists, as she takes us through her Top Tips for Croatian tipples
Twitter: @pc_wines
Facebook: PCWines
15th Saturday
13:45
wine talks
Waitrose English Wines with The Wine Tipster
Saturday 15th @ 13:45
Waitrose is the only retailer on the high street to take English and Welsh wine seriously and these are exciting times for the producers of high quality sparkling and still wines with the wider recognition on the domestic and international stage. So if you haven't caught the English and Welsh wine bus here is your opportunity to join our regular presenter Neil Phillips, The Wine Tipster to take you on a journey visiting some of the top vineyards in this country
Twitter: @waitrosewine
Twitter: @TheWineTipster
15th Saturday
15:15
wine talks
The Awatere Valley New Zealands burgeoning premium wine region presented by Giles James
Saturday 15th @ 15:15
Yealands Estate is at the forefront of New Zealand winemaking, creating award-winning wines in harmony with the environment of the stunning Awatere Valley in Marlborough. Winemaker Tamra Washington is known for the distinct flavours and elegant styles of her wines, which have won numerous accolades including best Sauvignon Blanc in the world at the International Wine Challenge 2012. Come and discover why the critics agree these wines are not to be missed!
Twitter: @yealands
Facebook: Yealands Estate Wine
15th Saturday
16:45
wine talks
Roses and Reds for the Summer presented by Birds with Bottle
Saturday 15th @ 16:45
Birds with Bottle are wine experts Mel Jones MW and Sandra Clement, who are tongue-in-cheekily serious about wine. Together they present wine tastings and commentary in a jokey and irreverent way for any kind of event.
They make fun wine programmes for www.birdswithbottle.com, where they chat about bottles to match certain foods as well as for particular occasions. Also, among other things, Mel has a slot on Radio Gloucestershire and Sandra writes for regional publications.
Twitter: @BirdsWithBottle
Facebook: BirdswithBottle
YouTube: Birds With Bottle
15th Saturday
18:00
wine talks
The Rhone Valley with Les Dauphins from Cotes du Rhone to Chateauneuf du Pape with The Wine Tipster
Saturday 15th @ 18:00
Les Dauphins, from the beautiful southern Rhône Valley in France, is made by the region’s leading winemaker. Benefiting from wonderful weather almost year-round, the vines in this area produce intense, fruit-full aromas and luscious, deep flavours unique to this important French “terroir”.
These wines are a class act, skillfully made and beautifully presented; reminding us of the France of summer holidays, with picnics by the river and watching the world go by from a corner café.
Twitter: @TheWineTipster
Sunday
16th Sunday
11:30
wine talks
Discover Spanish Wines with Waitrose
Sunday 16th @ 11:30
With more land under vine than any other country (14 per cent of the world's vineyards) Spain boasts an amazing range of climates, from the north coast with its cool breezes to the sun-drenched inland regions. These bring a wonderful array of wines, including bright, refreshing whites from Rias Baixas, approachable fruity reds and rich, age-worthy Riojas.
Whatever style of wine you prefer, you are bound to find a wine in our Masterclass with our regular presenter Neil Phillips, The Wine Tipster which will make you salivate!
© Waitrose Wine List Spring 2013
Twitter: @waitrosewine
Twitter: @TheWineTipster
16th Sunday
13:00
wine talks
Introducing Bordeaux Wines
Sunday 16th @ 13:00
Bordeaux is about enjoying the moment with a wine that suits your palate and setting.
The Bordeaux Wine Council is delighted to invite you to a tour of the famous wine region, where you will explore the versatile world of Bordeaux with our wine expert Laura Clay. From refreshing and crisp whites to deliciously fruity or full bodied reds, Bordeaux has a lot to offer at very affordable prices.
Many of the vineyards are still family-owned and blending grapes has become an art – Cabernet and Merlot for the reds, Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon for the whites – resulting in wines of character and diversity whose subtle style makes them especially good with food.
Come and hear about and taste our special Bordeaux Selection recommended by the Association of Wine Educators. We hope you will enjoy the many delights that are in store for you!
About the CIVB
The Bordeaux Wine Council was created in 1948 and today represents nearly 8,700 Bordeaux wine producers and growers, and 400 négociants.
• www.goodfoodwouldchoosebordeaux.com
16th Sunday
14:30
wine talks
Discover the wonders of German wines with Neil Phillips, The Wine Tipster
Sunday 16th @ 14:30
It’s a well-known fact amongst the wine savvy that Germany produces some of the finest wines in the world. Just ask a sommelier what he drinks on his day off and the chances are he’ll tell you his favourite tipple is German Riesling and that it is the best wine to partner with food.
We believe that the best German wines (and there are plenty of them in the UK) are quite simply mouth tingling, racy and incredibly exciting. But don’t just take our word for it, come along and discover what makes German wine so special and why the experts are so excited.
Twitter: @WinesofGermany
Facebook: WinesofGermanyUK
Twitter: @thewinetipster
16th Sunday
16:00
wine talks
Celebrate With Brasil
Sunday 16th @ 16:00
With the World Cup and the Olympics on the horizon, everyone has their eyes on Brazil. Get on board and enjoy the exciting times ahead with Brazilian wines!
The diversity of the climate, the topography and the exceptional creativity of the Brazilian people are forces that have created a completely unique wine growing and wine making industry. Winemaking traditions from Europe were brought to Brasil by thousands of Italian immigrants in the 19th Century. Today, this traditional approach, combined with major investments in new technology and innovation, has resulted in a viniferous force to be reckoned with.
About The Wines
Sparkling wines, Merlot and Moscato are a highlight, but Brasil is able to produce wines with widely different characteristics. However, they all have one thing in common – they are young, fresh and fruity with moderate levels of alcohol. This wine style matches perfectly with the Brazilian way of life: genuine and happy people with the ability to produce products to please different tastes and consumers.
Facebook: brazilianwines
Twitter: @winesofbrasil
Twitter @TheWineTipster
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