August 2007 - Posts
Sit back, relax and sample in our Wine Show Tasting Theatre - The Wine Show - Business Design Centre - London 25 - 28 October
Join an audience of enthusiasts and take part in a tasting session in the relaxed environment of our very popular Tasting Theatre. One of our experts will lead your session, inviting you to try a fabulous array of different wines from around the world. It’s a great chance to taste something new – and to rest your feet too. Places are limited – and it’s on a first come first serve basis.
| Meet the wine world’s leading experts nose to nose! |
Want to know what the best noses in the wine business know? You’ll find more here than in any other wine event this year! So take this rare chance to meet them face to face – and develop your own real nose for wine!
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An internationally recognised expert on the subject of wine, Tim is one of Britain's leading wine writers. He is the wine correspondent of The Observer, where he appears every Sunday in OM, and Wine Editor at Large of OLN. He's also to be found regularly in the pages of Wine & Spirit, Woman and Home, The World of Fine Wine and Observer Food Monthly, as well as on BBC One's Saturday Kitchen.
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You'll recognise Susy from her regular appearances on Radio 4, UKTV Food's Great Food Live and Channel 4's Richard & Judy's Wine Club. She's also a familiar guest as wine expert on Saturday Kitchen and Sunday Lunch Live. An author too, Susy is currently following her success with her Cocktails & Perfect Party Drinks (published 2005) with work on a brand new book. Susy is well-known for communicating her knowledge and sharing her enthusiasm for her speciality in a modern, lively manner.
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One of the most famous faces in the world of wine, Oz Clarke spent most of the summer of 2006 in the depths of France filming the prime-time Oz and James' Big Wine Adventure series for BBC 2 with co-host James May of Top Gear fame. His book - Oz and James' Big Wine Adventure (BBC Books, 2006) - was written to accompany this acclaimed series and Oz's most recent work - Bordeaux (Websters, November 2006) - was shortlisted for the André Simon Memorial Awards for Food and Drink.
Oz's love of wine and his career in the business started when he captained the wine-tasting team for Oxford University - although after graduation, he also spent a number of years as an actor on the London stage.
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Matt has both a refreshing take on the industry and a knack for making wine simple. His first book 'Thirsty Work' sold into a staggering 14 countries and was translated into 9 foreign languages. Matt¹s other books include The Juice 2006 and The Juice 2007 and he is currently writing The Juice 2008 and a follow up to Thirsty Work due for publication early 2008.
Matt is also a regular guest on ITV¹s Saturday Cooks, Daily Cooks, UK Food¹s Great Food Live & Food Uncut. He continues in his day to day role as Head of Wine Operations for Fifteen restaurant¹s world wide.
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Robert Joseph was wine correspondent for The Sunday Telegraph for 16 years and is founder editor of WINE magazine. He is known for his down-to-earth approach, his readiness to puncture the pretensions of over praised wines and his skill at spotting the best value bottles. Among his many achievements he has won writing awards from the Marques de Caceres, Glenfiddich and the Wine Guild of the UK. He is also a Chevalier de Tastevin and a member of the Commanderie du Bontemps du Medoc et des Graves in Bordeaux. Robert is the author of over 20 books, including DK's French Wines and the Good Wine Guide 2003
TICKET HOTLINE: 0870 890 0094 |
Master Wine
New for 2007! Quiz the experts in "Master Wine"
Put the wine world's experts in the hot seat and really test their know-how in "Master Wine": our own take on the famous TV "Mastermind" programme. This lively and informative Q&A feature gives you the rare chance to pose your own questions on any aspect of wine to the real professionals - with fun but informative results guaranteed!
Threshers 10 minute tasting School
Become a real wine buff in just 10 minutes!
Is it tropical fruit or strawberry-scented? Chocolate, smokey or liquorice? Put your palate to the test with the experienced teams from Threshers for all the tips and techniques you need in the "10 Minute Wine Tasting School". You'll be assessing wines like a true professional and impressing your friends in next to no time!
Wine walks with the experts
Walk the Show with an expert guide
Join one of our team of experts – who include Oz Clarke, Matt Skinner and many more – as they guide you personally around the Show. They’ll help you discover wines from different grape varieties and regions as you take the opportunity to sample, savour and stock up in a fun and relaxed environment.
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25 - 28 October 2007
Preview Evening
Thursday 25 October 2007: 6.00pm - 9.00pm
Friday 26 October 2007: 12.00pm - 9.00pm
Saturday 27 October 2007: 12.00pm - 9.00pm
Sunday 28 October 2007: 12.00am - 5.00pm
The Business Design Centre
52 Upper Street
Islington
London N1 0QH
Book your tickets in advance online or by phone and take advantage of our great '2 for the price of 1' deal from Friday to Sunday only. And look out for the special low prices on Friday or by visiting the Show early on Saturday or on Sunday.
To book by phone for the special offer, call 0870 890 0094.
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Matt Skinner has both a refreshing take on the industry and a knack for making wine simple. His first book ‘Thirsty Work’ sold into a staggering 14 countries and was translated into 9 foreign languages. Recently, Thirsty Work was awarded ‘Best Educational Wine Book – UK’ at the Gourmand World Cookbook Awards, and together with Matt’s second book The Juice 2006 – 100 Wines you should be drinking, featured on the Christmas 2005 best sellers list. Matt’s next book, ‘The Juice 2007’ was published in October 2006 and he is currently writing The Juice 2008 and a follow up to Thirsty Work due for publication early 2008.
OZ CLARKE
Oz Clarke is one of the world's leading wine experts. His formidable reputation is based on his extensive wine knowledge and accessible, no-nonsense approach. Acknowledged as having one of the finest palates of anyone writing about wine today, he brings a refreshingly unorthodox wit and directness to the subject. Oz’s BBC TV appearances, most notably on Food and Drink, are broadcast around the world. He has won all the major wine writing awards both in the UK and the USA, including the Glenfiddich (three times), André Simon, Wine Guild (three times), James Beard, Julia Child, Lanson (five times) awards and most recently in 2006 he won the prestigious International Wine and Spirit Competition International Drinks Communicator of the Year Award. In 1999 he won the Lanson Special Millennium Award for his outstanding contribution to wine communication and education.
Want to see OZ? Then make your date with The Wine Show 2007 at London’s Business Design Centre, Islington from 25-28 October 2007.
Get to grips with grapes! Uncorked and unmissable -The Wine Show 2007 is the UK’s biggest wine event Are you one of the millions of time poor UK wine drinkers that promises themselves every year they’ll find time to learn more about wine to impress mates or a date, to choose wines confidently from a restaurant wine menu, to send back a bottle or challenge the sommelier, to match wines with food for home entertaining or family meals, to avoid boring grape varieties and explore new countries and styles? Well you’re not alone. As the clocks go back for winter why not advance your wine knowledge at The Wine Show 2007. Each year The Wine Show attracts 15,000 wine lovers and wannabe wine buffs to Islington’s Design Centre, 25-28 October 2007, at the country’s biggest and best excuse to get friends together and have fun discovering the incredible world of wine. Tickets for Wine Show are on sale at The Wine Show and ticket hotline 0870 890 0094.
Prices range from £10-£16. There is a limited 2 for 1 promotion for the first 1,000 ticket orders. Visit the website for opening times, transport and news.
"Taste in the twilight" at our exclusive opening night
Celebrate The Wine Show's first night with an amazing evening of wine, music and entertainment as we transform our venue into a traditional vineyard under the stars. (Please watch this space as we confirm all the plans).
With broadcaster and author Oz Clarke as your host and South of France Wines as the sponsors, you can look forward to great tastings, great fun, great food, great prizes and great wine bargains at this very exclusive party event. It's a fabulous opportunity to entertain yourself, your friends and your corporate guests in real style.
Reserve your tickets now. Places are limited and are sure to be in high demand. So call The Wine Show ticket hotline on 0870 890 0094
| What’s new for 2007? |
| The Wine Show at the Business Design Centre, London, has a range of fantastic innovations lined up for you this year to make your visit even more special and enjoyable. Just take a look at what’s new for 2007: |
| Put the wine world's experts in the hot seat - it's fun and informative too! |
Discover impressive, out-of-the-ordinary wines by meeting smaller producers and retailers direct.
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Get 15,000+ people in line to taste and buy your wines!
Want to reach an appreciative audience of thousands with the great wines you have to offer? If so, The Wine Show 2007 is the only place to be - grow your business and your profits. Now in its successful 3rd year, exhibit with us and you can:
- Get set up for a profitable Christmas by selling at the Show - and long after.
- Meet thousands of wine enthusiasts face to face to promote and offer tastings of your wines, share your passion and knowledge and sell, sell sell!
- Launch new products and gain immediate consumer feedback.
- Raise your profile cost effectively with people who are genuinely interested in wine. Discover impressive, out-of-the-ordinary wines by meeting smaller producers and retailers direct.
- Gather and expand your customer database: an essential tool for your future promotions.
- Meet other wine experts in a lively and informal environment.
- Reach and influence the leading wine journalists.
Win a pair of tickets to see the fabulous wine show in London on October 25th to 28th 2007
Bestvenue.com has 50 pairs of tickets to give away free, all you have to do is register your interest in wine and register on our best friend page (click here) to go into the free draw. You must be 18+ to enter.
| Meet the wine world’s leading experts nose to nose! |
Want to know what the best noses in the wine business know? You’ll find more here than in any other wine event this year! So take this rare chance to meet them face to face – and develop your own real nose for wine!
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An internationally recognised expert on the subject of wine, Tim is one of Britain's leading wine writers. He is the wine correspondent of The Observer, where he appears every Sunday in OM, and Wine Editor at Large of OLN. He's also to be found regularly in the pages of Wine & Spirit, Woman and Home, The World of Fine Wine and Observer Food Monthly, as well as on BBC One's Saturday Kitchen.
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You'll recognise Susy from her regular appearances on Radio 4, UKTV Food's Great Food Live and Channel 4's Richard & Judy's Wine Club. She's also a familiar guest as wine expert on Saturday Kitchen and Sunday Lunch Live. An author too, Susy is currently following her success with her Cocktails & Perfect Party Drinks (published 2005) with work on a brand new book. Susy is well-known for communicating her knowledge and sharing her enthusiasm for her speciality in a modern, lively manner.
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One of the most famous faces in the world of wine, Oz Clarke spent most of the summer of 2006 in the depths of France filming the prime-time Oz and James' Big Wine Adventure series for BBC 2 with co-host James May of Top Gear fame. His book - Oz and James' Big Wine Adventure (BBC Books, 2006) - was written to accompany this acclaimed series and Oz's most recent work - Bordeaux (Websters, November 2006) - was shortlisted for the André Simon Memorial Awards for Food and Drink.
Oz's love of wine and his career in the business started when he captained the wine-tasting team for Oxford University - although after graduation, he also spent a number of years as an actor on the London stage.
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Matt has both a refreshing take on the industry and a knack for making wine simple. His first book 'Thirsty Work' sold into a staggering 14 countries and was translated into 9 foreign languages. Matt¹s other books include The Juice 2006 and The Juice 2007 and he is currently writing The Juice 2008 and a follow up to Thirsty Work due for publication early 2008.
Matt is also a regular guest on ITV¹s Saturday Cooks, Daily Cooks, UK Food¹s Great Food Live & Food Uncut. He continues in his day to day role as Head of Wine Operations for Fifteen restaurant¹s world wide.
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| Robert Joseph was wine correspondent for The Sunday Telegraph for 16 years and is founder editor of WINE magazine. He is known for his down-to-earth approach, his readiness to puncture the pretensions of over praised wines and his skill at spotting the best value bottles. Among his many achievements he has won writing awards from the Marques de Caceres, Glenfiddich and the Wine Guild of the UK. He is also a Chevalier de Tastevin and a member of the Commanderie du Bontemps du Medoc et des Graves in Bordeaux. Robert is the author of over 20 books, including DK's French Wines and the Good Wine Guide 2003 |
Where to find The Wine Show
The Business Design Centre
52 Upper Street
Islington
London N1 0QH
By Tube, bus and train
- The Show is just an easy 5-minute walk from Angel Tube (Northern Line).
- Highbury & Islington station is a short walk away (Victoria Line and mainline).
- The City and King’s Cross, St. Pancras and Euston mainline stations are a short bus journey away. These buses will take you straight there: 4, 19, 30, 38, 43, 56, 73, 341 and 394.
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Love drinking wine? Enjoy fine wining and dining? Got friends who’d relish the chance to taste and explore wine with you and world-leading experts?
Then make your date with The Wine Show 2007 at London’s Business Design Centre, Islington from 25-28 October 2007.
Now in its 3rd great year and attracting over 15,000 wine lovers, we invite you to come and sample 1000s of wines from 100+ exhibitors at this, the UK’s largest event exclusively devoted to wine.
Join us at the Show and you can:
- Sample 1000’s of wines from around the world under one roof – and catch up with friends or entertain clients in style.
- Get nose to nose with the wine world’s real experts! Including Oz Clarke, Tim Atkin, Matt Skinner, Susy Atkins and Robert Joseph. You’ll find more famous names here than in any other show this year.
- Have fun and take part in a fantastic Show diary of special feature events. Beginner or connoisseur: there’s something for everyone.
- Select and stock up on wines at affordable prices – and take advantage of home delivery! Late October’s a great time of year to start planning for Christmas and New Year – for yourself or for gifts.
In just one visit you can sample your way through a world of wines and take part in our fantastic features. There’s simply no better occasion or location to try wonderful wines and meet and share the knowledge of people who are as passionate about wine. Want to impress at your next dinner party? Don't miss this exciting opportunity to indulge in your own wine tasting experience all in a day!