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At the last LIWF, some 400 members of the world's press visited the event. Due to the timing of the Fair, many exhibitors choose to launch new wines and new vintages with us, so there is always plenty to write about for trade and consumer journalists.

Facilities at the show include a fully prepared press office, where journalists can relax, hold meetings, or make use of the business facilities.
 

Press relations will be handled by Relish PR

Sally Bishop
Relish PR
209 Magdalen Road
London SW18 3PG

Tel: +44 (0)7930 416 353

liwf@relish-pr.co.uk

 Sally


Press Registration

We will automatically send press badges to those individuals who are known to the Fair, and who qualify for press accreditation.

Please note that only writers and journalists should apply. Register here.

Comments following LIWF 2012

 

Opening Times

Monday 20th May
10.30 - 18.30
Tuesday 21st May
09.30 - 18.00
Wednesday 22nd May
09.30 - 17.00

My Wine Fair

Show News
India Returns to LIWF
India will be returning to the LIWF with a generic pavilion this year, having last exhibited in 2011. The Indian government body – APEDA – confirmed its presence yesterday, and will showcase wines from four wineries: Mercury Wines; Krsma Estates; Fratelli Wines; and Luca Wines.
Speakers' Corner at LIWF
Part of the LIWF’s new central “Hub” feature, MyWineFair, will be a dedicated Speakers’ Corner; a platform for people from the industry and beyond to talk about their passions. Speakers’ Corner already has a packed schedule of talks, with highlights including:
LIWF Announce Plans for 2014
A new direction for the London International Wine Fair has been announced for 2014. The changes are a result of several months lobbying the UK wine industry – including current and past exhibitors – to establish their requirements for a national show. The changes will see the show go back to its roots as the “London Wine Fair”, the national wine event for the world’s leading import market; essentially, Britain’s festival of wine.
FIFA World Cup Wine launched by Brazil at Fair
With the World Cup in 2014 and the Olympics in 2016 the eyes of the world will be on Brazil. The economy is strong, the wine industry is established and family-based, producers are investing in export. There is UK stock via established agencies and there are producers looking for partners.
The Robots are Coming!
Could a better understanding of robotics help the UK wine trade solve its problems? It’s a mind-boggling concept. Automated assistants in wine shops, perhaps, which identify you by your retina and sense your mood by the pheromones you’re emitting? Perhaps a device that allows you to remove plastic stoppers without risking a rupture?
Winestars World to Expand at LIWF
Global wineries looking to sell in the UK market, will again compete for millions of pounds of business, with winners being plucked from obscurity, to land in the spotlight of leading UK buyers, at Winestars World's LIWF 2013 Wine Competition.
LIWF to attract top Sommeliers
The London International Wine Fair will be treating 200 top UK sommeliers as VIPs at next month’s show.
UGC To Host 2010 Vintage Tasting at LIWF
The Union des Grands Crus de Bordeaux, which counts many of the most distinguished Bordeaux châteaux amongst its members, is returning to the London International Wine Fair for the third year with the highly acclaimed 2010 vintage, on Tuesday 21 May.
LIWF launches MyWineFair
The LIWF has launched a new initiative for 2013, MyWineFair, which provides tailored programmes, connecting visitors with exhibitors at the LIWF, based around an online database of wines to be exhibited. An evolution of “The List” which was launched in 2008, MyWineFair is an online tool whereby visitors search for wines by various criteria (including producer, variety, price point, country) in advance of the Fair in order to create a usable, personalised list. Improved functionality sees MyWineFair incorporated in the new LIWF app, allowing visitors to search the wine library, see which Masterclasses and Industry Briefings are being held and to fully tailor their visit to the LIWF.
Wine Faults Workshop at LIWF
REDUCTION – less flavour, fewer fans... It’s often hard to put a finger on why a wine loses it’s ‘zing’..... difficult to identify reductive aromas, the tell-tale sign that what’s in the bottle has dulled. But what is ‘reduction? How is it caused? And how can you spot it – at different stages?
China to exhibit for first time at LIWF
China to exhibit wine for the first time at LIWF 2013 Chinese wine will be represented at this year’s London International Wine Fair for the first time. Château Hansen was established by the Han family in the 1980s and winemaking has been overseen by French winemaker, Bruno Paumard since 2010. Bruno Paumard, who was previously at Saumur-based Bouvet-Ladubay, will be presenting the wines at the LIWF in May.
Brintex Announces Plans for 2013
Brintex, the organiser of the London International Wine Fair, has announced a series of new initiatives for 2013 to reinvigorate the show and with a focus on UK businesses. A key goal is to ensure the Fair becomes a 'must attend' event for the core UK domestic visitor sectors, namely: the on-trade; independent retailer; wholesaler; multiple buyer and key influencer, and that visiting the show is directly beneficial to their business.
LIWF Moves to Monday
Brintex, organiser of the LIWF and Distil, has announced that the 2013 show will now take place from 20th to 22nd May, incorporating Monday for the first time. The ExCeL-based show will run across Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, instead of Tuesday to Thursday as a result of extensive research and feedback from both visitors and exhibitors over the summer.
Post Show Press Release
LIWF and Distil 2012 Last week's London International Wine Fair and Distil were reported a success by exhibitors and visitors alike. In the face of a challenging economic environment, the show cemented its position as essential to the UK and international wine and spirits industries.
Saturday Kitchen to film at LIWF
Peter Richards MW will be selecting his wines for next week’s Saturday Kitchen at the LIWF, for the first time. Filming of the popular food and drink programme, which has an audience of around two million, is set to take place at The Fair next Wednesday. Peter is remaining tight-lipped about his final selection, but has been tasked with finding matches for José Pizarro’s deep fried chicken wings ‘al ajillo’ and Kenny Atkinson’s soused mackerel.
Beaujolais at the LIWF
The “Stand by Beaujolais” at this year’s London International Wine Fair showcases wines from all twelve Beaujolais appellations including Beaujolais, Beaujolais-Villages and the ten Crus. It presents an opportunity to taste high-quality and versatile Beaujolais wines and meet some of the most talented and innovative producers who make them.
Fast Track to France 2012
The Fast-Track to France stand, located at the heart of the French Zone, will feature a selection of award-winning French wines from LIWF exhibitors. This self-service tasting area is designed as a qualitative shortcut for visitors keen to get an overview of the French offering at the Fair.
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 World (www.winestarsworld.co.uk) 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 World 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 @RossC77: Thanks team LIWF for a seamless day of build, looks amazing, especially the Hub & Curiosities. Look forward to welcoming every…
Sat 18 May 13 @ 17:51

LIWF and Distil

RT @RelishPR: Free LIWF lunch! Just a very few places left at the Vina Croatia Pop Up restaurant @londonwinefair next week. DM me for deets
Fri 17 May 13 @ 16:23

LIWF and Distil

Last minute confirmation, 4 Indian wineries will be exhibiting with us next week- Mercury Wines, Krsma Estates @Fratelli_Wines @LUCAwines
Fri 17 May 13 @ 14:19

LIWF and Distil

#LIWF only three days left!
Fri 17 May 13 @ 9:03

PaulHnx1 (Paul Hinks)

PaulHnx1 (Paul Hinks)

Heading to London Wine Fair this week? Call in & see me, I'm on International Brands Ltd stand N10 - great wines for you to discover! #LIWF
Sun 19 May 2013 @ 9:25

Localwineschool (Chris Powell)

Localwineschool (Chris Powell)

Want to hear what leading industry figures think about engaging consumers? Come & listen to them on stand N24 at #LIWF tomorrow and tues!
Sun 19 May 2013 @ 9:24

rayoconnorwine (Ray O' Connor)

rayoconnorwine (Ray O' Connor)

@RebeccaFraser I'm about to hit RAW for 1.5 hour speed tasting then down to LIWF as well for mammoth set up. See ya there .
Sun 19 May 2013 @ 9:23

RebeccaFraser (Rebecca Fraser)

RebeccaFraser (Rebecca Fraser)

Busy day ahead, a bit of ensemble flute playing, tasting at RAW and then set up for LIWF. I feel tired just thinking about it.
Sun 19 May 2013 @ 9:05

Will_Broadfoot (Will Broadfoot)

Will_Broadfoot (Will Broadfoot)

The calm before... Show built, waiting for the wines! #LIWF http://t.co/txIgqabuXE
Sun 19 May 2013 @ 8:56

Industry News with just-drinks
just the Round-Up - The week in drinks
The top ten stories published on just-drinks last week:
Friday, May 17, 2013
just the Research
Here's a run-down of some of the top research reports currently available in the just-drinks research store:
Friday, May 17, 2013
just-drinks LIWF 2013 - Diary - 17 May
Coming up at this year's London International Wine Fair:
Friday, May 17, 2013
just For Subscribers - The week in drinks
Here are the ten most viewed, subscriber-only items on just-drinks this week:
Friday, May 17, 2013
just the Winners - International Wine Challenge 2013: Spain, the US
Earlier this week, the gold medal winners in this year's International Wine Challenge were announced. Here are the winners from Spain and the US.
Friday, May 17, 2013
just the Winners - International Wine Challenge 2013: New Zealand, Portugal, South Africa
Earlier this week, the gold medal winners in this year's International Wine Challenge were announced. Here are the winners from New Zealand, Portugal and South Africa.
Friday, May 17, 2013
SOUTH AFRICA: Grape harvest set for record yield - report
This year's grape crop is set to be South Africa's biggest, despite a later-than-usual harvest.
Friday, May 17, 2013
SINGAPORE: TFWA Asia Pacific reports record visitor numbers
The TFWA Asia Pacific Conference and Exhibition saw a record number of visitors this year despite a last-minute venue change, according to organisers.
Friday, May 17, 2013
just-drinks LIWF 2013 - Diary - 16 May
Coming up at this year's London International Wine Fair:
Thursday, May 16, 2013
just the Winners - International Wine Challenge 2013: Germany, Hungary, Italy, Japan
Earlier this week, the gold medal winners in this year's International Wine Challenge were announced. Here are the winners from Germany, Hungary, Italy and Japan.
Thursday, May 16, 2013
just the Winners - International Wine Challenge 2013: France
Earlier this week, the gold medal winners in this year's International Wine Challenge were announced. Here are the winners from France.
Thursday, May 16, 2013
just the Winners - International Wine Challenge 2013: Austria, Canada, Chile, Croatia, England
Earlier this week, the gold medal winners in this year's International Wine Challenge were announced. Here are the winners from Austria, Canada, Chile, Croatia and England.
Wednesday, May 15, 2013
just-drinks LIWF 2013 - Diary - 15 May
Coming up at this year's London International Wine Fair:
Wednesday, May 15, 2013
US: Wine drinkers increasingly trading down to by-the-glass serving - figures
US wine consumers are continuing to trade down to wine-by-the-glass in the on-trade, but paying more for servings, latest figures show.
Wednesday, May 15, 2013
US: Calls for drink-drive limit to be cut across all 50 states
Transport safety investigators in the US are calling on all 50 states to cut their drink-driving limit.
Wednesday, May 15, 2013

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