The London International Wine Fair 2012

OPENING TIMES

Tues 22 May09.30 - 18.00
Weds 23 May09.30 - 18.00
Thurs 24 May09.30 - 17.00
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Rates Distil


Distil was launched in May 2008 as the world's first trade event dedicated to bringing together global spirits brands, buyers and influencers.

There is a huge cross over of visitors from Distil into LIWF and vice-versa so if you are looking to get more exposure or distribution for your spirit brand, then Distil is the exhibition for you.

The Distil options and rates for 2012 are as follows :

Small shell booth (2m x 2m):

A)  Includes: Name panel, 2 black shell scheme walls, red carpet, 1 x trestle table, 1 x chair & table cloth -
It's a quick and easy set up for individual brands and very affordable at the cost of £1,400 + VAT

B)  Includes: Name panel, 2 black shell scheme walls, red carpet, 1 x trestle table, 1 x chair & table cloth, 1 x socket, 1 x light - £1,700 + VAT

Shell Scheme Stand (anything over 6 square metres)

Includes : Black shell scheme walls, red carpet, name panel, electrics, lighting, counter & shelving - costs : £346 per sqm

Space only - build your own stand- £291 per sqm.

For more information about exhibiting at Distil, please contact the Distil team: distil@hgluk.com or on +44 (0)20 7973 4669

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Visiting LIWF 2012

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Around 15,000 visitors from the UK and around the world use the Fair as a buying platform, to see what new wines are available and to research industry trends.

Visiting the LIWF is free of charge, but strictly trade-only.

FRANCE: Rhone Valley toasts record exports in 2011 - figures
Rhône Valley wines exports reached record levels in 2011, according to figures from trade body InterRhône.
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
just-drinks LIWF 2012 - Diary - 16 May
Coming up at this year's London International Wine Fair:
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
US: Willamette Valley Vineyards sees Q1 boosted by Bacchus wind down
Willamette Valley Vineyards has posted a healthy jump in net profits for its first quarter, driven mainly by the winding down of its wholesale operation in Oregon.
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
just the Research
Here's a run-down of some of the top research reports currently available in the just-drinks research store:
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
just On Call - Beam Inc's deep pockets won't shake up US vodka - Campari CEO
Beam Inc's buyout of Pinnacle will not affect the US vodka market in the short term because the brand's flavour line is already too deep, according to the head of Gruppo Campari.
Tuesday, May 15, 2012
ITALY: Gruppo Campari "cautiously optimistic" for FY as Q1 holds own
Gruppo Campari has said it remains "cautiously optimistic" for the full year, after posting slight rises in first-quarter sales and profits.
Tuesday, May 15, 2012
just-drinks LIWF 2012 - Diary - 15 May
Coming up at this year's London International Wine Fair:
Tuesday, May 15, 2012
US: Precept Wine ups Idaho presence with Ste Chapelle buy
US wine producer Precept Wine has completed the purchase of Ste Chapelle, the largest winery in Idaho.
Tuesday, May 15, 2012
UK: Scottish government confirms plans for GBP0.50 minimum price
The Scottish government has today (May 14) confirmed it intends to set a minimum alcohol price of GBP0.50 (US$0.80) per unit - GBP0.05 higher than previously proposed.
Monday, May 14, 2012
just-drinks LIWF 2012 - Diary - 14 May
Coming up at this year's London International Wine Fair:
Monday, May 14, 2012
just On Call - CEDC aims to out-muscle Russian rivals
Russia's vodka market will consolidate, more through smaller players going to the wall than through acquisitions, the head of Central European Distribution Corp (CEDC) has forecast.
Friday, May 11, 2012
just-drinks LIWF 2012 - Diary - 11 May
Coming up at this year's London International Wine Fair:
Friday, May 11, 2012
just the Round-Up - The week in drinks
The top ten stories published on just-drinks last week:
Friday, May 11, 2012
English Wines at LIWF
English wines will be out in force at this year’s LIWF in the run up to the Jubilee celebrations, Olympics and Paralympics. Next week’s Fair will see a significant presence with eight wineries represented.
WineStars
WINESTARS 2012 (www.wine-stars.com) is a global competition to identify the world's 100 most promising wineries/products from wineries currently with no access to the UK market). It is a vehicle, a platform for breaking down the old agency model and for the UK to have access to new and interesting wines. Most importantly, Winestars will provide the fastest, most transparent, route to market for wine producers, giving them a chance to show their wines in a state-of-the-art format that optimises information, media and social networks in order to create opportunities, huge awareness and for the best, to gain listings.
New LIWF APP Launched
LIWF launches App and builds online presence with The Access Zone The London International Wine Fair App will go live today (4th May 2012). Designed to allow visitors to create their own unique agenda for the LIWF, the App will enhance the experience of visiting before during and after the show. The fully interactive App has been designed for use on iPhones, Blackberries and Android devices and is free to download.
China to exhibit at LIWF
Brintex, organiser of the LIWF and Distil, has announced that China will exhibit for the first time this year. A contingent of six producers from Sichuan Province will be exhibiting on a pavilion hosted by the Sichuan World Trade Centre within Distil. Producers include: Wu Liang Ye Group; Langjiu Group; Luzhou Laojiao Co; Sichuan TuoPai SheDe Group, Sichuan Swellfun Co and Sichuan Jian Nan Chun Group. Products will focus on premium spirits, many of which have never been exported to the UK.
Tesco to Exhibit at LIWF
In a first for a multiple retailer, Tesco has announced it will be taking a stand at this year’s London International Wine Fair (LIWF). Tesco is aware that due to time pressures, suppliers and producers often find it hard to secure meetings with multiple retailers and want to use LIWF as an opportunity to break down these barriers and ensure open discussions are available to everyone.
LIWF Conference 2012
London will play host to some of the world’s key influencers at the annual LIWF Conference on Monday, 21st May at ExCeL. With an over-arching theme of global future trends, the summit will focus on how today’s issues can impact wine businesses and influence future direction. Featuring an international panel of speakers drawn from wine and finance, the conference will tackle key issues facing the trade in today’s uncertain economic climate.
Wine Market Stronger with LIWF
Brintex, the organisers of the LIWF, believes that the UK industry is more than worthy of hosting a world-class wine trade event such as the London International Wine Fair. The UK remains an extremely important trading nation to many of the world’s producers and as a country without any bias towards wine provenance, its unique position will always lend itself to staging an exciting trade event designed to stimulate business and growth.
UGC Returns to LIWF
The Union des Grands Crus de Bordeaux (UGC) will be making a return visit to the London International Wine Fair with an exclusive tasting showing Grands Crus wines from the 2008 vintage on Tuesday 22 May from 11am to 4pm.
LIWF to host Sommelier of the Year
LIWF to host UK Sommelier of the Year - The Academy of Food and Wine Service has joined forces with the London International Wine Fair in a move which will see the exhibition play host to the finals of the annual UK Sommelier of the Year competition, for the first time, on Wednesday 23rd May.
IWC Discovery Tasting to be held at LIWF
LIWF to Host IWC Discovery Tasting London International Wine Fair organiser, Brintex, has teamed up with the International Wine Challenge, to host the Discovery Tasting at the LIWF in May 2012.
Hal Wilson joins LIWF & Distil Advisory Board
LIWF and Distil organiser, Brintex, has announced that Hal Wilson, managing director of Cambridge Wine Merchants, has joined the London International Wine Fair (LIWF) and Distil Advisory Board...

LIWF and Distil

RT @Kochtales: Amazing @londonwinefair interactive floorplan, other vino fairs take note! It may cost? but boy does it do exactly what y ...
Wed 16 May 12 @ 20:31

LIWF and Distil

RT @majesticmkh: We're heading to @londonwinefair next week. It's a tough life as we selflessly search for all that is new & excitin ...
Wed 16 May 12 @ 15:13

LIWF and Distil

RT @mizmoni: Just downloaded the @londonwinefair app - gonna make planning for the event so much easier!!
Tue 15 May 12 @ 12:15

LIWF and Distil

Key players to attend LIWF conference on global future trends next Monday! Places are still available, click on... http://t.co/TAIt4Cl1
Mon 14 May 12 @ 15:02

TheWineosaur (Lucy Robinson)

TheWineosaur (Lucy Robinson)

Right, bed. Night night fabulous tweeps. Only a few sleeps until LIWF and stalking/keeping an eye out for you all...mwaahaahaaa.
Thu 17 May 2012 @ 0:11

flowfilms (Mark Ryan)

flowfilms (Mark Ryan)

@vinosity You going to LIWF? I'll be there Tues and Wed.
Wed 16 May 2012 @ 23:35

SteveWinebiker (Steve Mason)

SteveWinebiker (Steve Mason)

At the LIWF on Thursday 24th. See you there!
Wed 16 May 2012 @ 21:55

iainlindsay (Iain Lindsay)

iainlindsay (Iain Lindsay)

@awesommelier no worries, another time, you going to LIWF ?
Wed 16 May 2012 @ 21:40

KenzieGraham (Stuart Graham
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KenzieGraham (Stuart Graham )

@TheWineosaur hey see you at Chelsea flower show on Tuesday and LIWF Thursday then!!
Wed 16 May 2012 @ 21:40

TheWineosaur (Lucy Robinson)

TheWineosaur (Lucy Robinson)

Just been told my LIWF experience is limited to 2 days...as we have been offered preview tickets for the Chelsea Flower Show on Tuesday! Eek
Wed 16 May 2012 @ 21:39

wisequeen (Donna Jackson /wiseq)

wisequeen (Donna Jackson /wiseq)

the wineworld goes to London #LIWF #RAW #REAL it going to be a busy week for us #wine peeps. ill be updating you http://t.co/Uy5zpKa6
Wed 16 May 2012 @ 21:35

paulocalla (Paul O'Callaghan)

paulocalla (Paul O'Callaghan)

Apprentice eejits on a wine task this week ! Very apt with wine fayre next week #liwf
Wed 16 May 2012 @ 21:13

LebanonWines (Wines of Lebanon)

LebanonWines (Wines of Lebanon)

RT @teamdb: The drinks business picks out some potential highlights to expect from #LIWF 2012 http://t.co/KhfwlS8V
Wed 16 May 2012 @ 20:06

CatMonahan (Cath Monahan Clink!)

CatMonahan (Cath Monahan Clink!)

RT @WINESTARS1: On behalf of all of the judges, we would like to announce the TOP 20 Wineries Shortlisted to attend WINE-STARS 2012 at the LIWF.
Wed 16 May 2012 @ 19:57