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London Wine Fair 2019
May 20, 2019 - May 22, 2019
If wine is your compass, there’s one date you mustn’t miss, The London Wine Fair at Olympia 20-22 May 2019. Featuring over 14,000 wines from 32 countries, innovative tastings and critical masterclasses, it’s a superb platform showcasing outstanding wine from around the world.
As someone still finding her feet in the treacherous land of oenology, it’s an unparalleled opportunity to taste particular wines which I have been longing to try. Plus the chance to encounter international classics alongside new and largely unexplored varieties and styles, conveniently under one roof.
There are a plethora of compelling features to the Fair. For example, The Innovation Zone showcases some exciting start-ups and new wine technology in an open style theatre, which hosts TED-style talks and thought-provoking panel discussions.
The Masterclasses, in particular, are an outrageous wealth of information. I’m very much looking forward to rediscovering Old Spain with Owen Morgan and Louise Jorgense speaking on Sherry and Vermouth and a taking a fresh look at Greek Wines with Yiannis Karakasis MW & Terry Kandylis.
Most inspiring of all is the unique chance to connect with actual winegrowers and vintners. Discovering the story behind the grape gifts an even wider appreciation of what I’m swilling in my glass.