Outside of the London Wine Fair masterclass and tasting rooms, a number of exhibitors are running tasting sessions on stand. Here's just a small sample below.
Registration for our 40th edition opens in January 2020.
Enotria & Coe (C50)
There are seats reserved for walk-ins, so if you haven't pre-booked your preferred session, please try on the day.
Monday 20 May 2019
Time | Name | Presenter |
11:00 | Trimbach Masterclass Read more Explore the iconic Alsacien producer who needs no introduction. Master Sommelier Kathrine Larsen presents Trimbach’s legendary range of unparalleled Rieslings. |
Kathrine Larsen MS |
12:30 | Alfred Gratien Masterclass Read more Join the president of this family-owned Champagne house to taste through their enviable range, produced using ‘sous-bois’ oak vinification, with some additional extra-special treats for good measure. |
Olivier Dupré, President |
14:00 | Natural Born Ferments Read more Harriet Kininmonth, E&C’s Director of Buying, won’t be wearing sandals while howling at the moon, but she will be leading an exciting tasting with a selection of wines from E&C’s ever-expanding portfolio of natural wines, which are sure to inspire and engage. |
Harriet Kininmonth |
15:30 | Cool climate Chardonnay & Pinot Noir versus Burgundy Read more Burgundy is home to some of the best Chardonnays and Pinot Noirs in the world, but other areas can certainly give them a run for their money. Emma Robinson explores the effects of cool climate on these varieties, versus those from Burgundy. |
Emma Robinson |
Tuesday 21 May 2019
Time | Name | Presenter |
11:00 | Premium Spain Unearthed Read more From spicy Riojas to elegant aromatics and everything in between, Spain has something for everyone, and here we will discover the premium end of Spain’s incredible elegance, versatility and style. |
Peter Wallbridge |
12:30 | Henschke Masterclass Read more Iconic is an often-overused word, but not in this case. Jon Pepper MW explores a series of wines from South Australia’s legendary Henschke, whose story has more layers than a great vintage of Hill of Grace. |
Jon Pepper MW |
14:00 | Iconic Italy, North to South Read more Beloved Italian wine legend Sergio De Luca takes you on a journey from North to South Italy, illustrated perfectly via the medium of his dulcet tones and some of his favourite wines. |
Sergio De Luca |
15:30 | Spiritual Enlightenment Read more Join the spirit mavericks of the moment to explore the hottest trends of the moment. Mark (from Regal Rogue) will extol the virtues of all things vermouth, while Ian (from Audemus) will wax lyrical about their latest developments and new products. |
Mark Ward (Regal Rogue) & Pip Johnson (Audemus) |
Wednesday 22 May 2019
Time | Name | Presenter |
10:00 | Summer Reds - Drinking Outside the Box! Read more The coolest of cool reds, for the hottest of hot days. If you’re looking for a relaxing wine this summer, but want to steer clear of rosé and are bored of crisp whites, chilled reds are the answer, and Harriet Kininmonth is on hand to demonstrate the best of the best. |
Harriet Kininmonth |
11:30 | Sémillon: The Unsung Hero Read more Most famously producing Sauternes and Barsac, but also with secure roots in the Hunter Valley, Sémillon often misses out on the focus it deserves. Emma Robinson sings its praises with a range spanning hemispheres and continents. |
Emma Robinson |
13:00 | Planeta's Territories Read more The Planeta name is synonymous with Sicily, and their vinous empire now spans the island from end to end. Alessio Planeta brings his unrivalled knowledge to talk through the unique nature of the five territories: Menfi, Vittoria, Noto, Etna and Capo Milazzo. |
Alessio Planeta |
14:30 | World-Class White Wines Read more Kathrine Larsen MS presents a who’s who in the world of top-end wines, in the form of a white wine wish list, including examples from Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars, Trimbach and Ken Forrester, to mention a few. |
Kathrine Larsen MS |
International Wine & Spirit Competition (K40)
Seats are first-come, first-seated.
Monday 20 May 2019
Time | Name |
11:00 | The Cradle of Wine: Reborn Read more Take a journey deep into the Balkans and back through time as we head East on an oenological pilgrimage to the heartlands of wine to discover a new wave of producers from ancient lands. |
13:30 | Joel Harrison: Gin, What Now? Read more Put down your glass of pink, rhubarb-flavoured gin for a moment and gaze into the great beyond with Joel Harrison as he explores what he believes is the next big thing in spirits. |
15:30 | Suzy Atkins: Best of British Bubbles Read more All eyes are on the UK these days when it comes to fantastic fizz, especially from across the Channel. Find out from Suzy Atkins why British bubbles keep stealing the show! |
Tuesday 21 May 2019
Time | Name |
11:00 | Joe Wadsack: The Flavour Session Read more Unlock the ultimate flavour combinations between food and wine with Joe Wadsack. With his palate primed, Joe will reveal his all-time favourite (and unconventional) pairings. |
13:30 | Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco: Making Glera Great Again Read more Get your Prosecco mojo back with Michelle Cherutti-Kowal MW’s guided tasting of Conegliano Valdobbiadene Proseccos and rediscover why this amazing fizz took the world by storm. |
15:30 | Discover Scotch Gems Read more Join Club Oenologique and Highland Park's Global Brand Advocate Daryl Haldane for a spectacular Scotch tasting of old and expensive bottles. This is one masterclass not be missed. |
Wednesday 22 May 2019
Time | Name |
11:00 | Sweet, Sticky and Sumptuous Dessert Wines Read more Start your tasting with the best end to a meal: dessert wines. Never get stuck again deciding which sticky to pair with your dessert, as Clara Rubin takes you through this often overlooked category. |
13:30 | Born in the Med Read more Pack your passport and suntan lotion because we’re off to the Med! Take in the Mediterranean’s hottest wine producers without even leaving central London in this fabulous wine session. |
15:30 | Discover Baiju with Jiangxiaobai Read more Come and enjoy the final afternoon of London Wine Fair by sampling something a bit special. We will be spreading the word about Baiju, the Chinese grain liquor, from Jiangxiaobai from 3.30pm. |
Louis Latour (D39)
Seats are first-come, first-seated.
Monday 20 May 2019
Time | Name |
12:00 | Beyond Estate Sauvignon Blanc with Leah Seresin |
13:30 | The Role of Grenache in Southern Rhône villages with Damien d’Ovidio |
Tuesday 21 May 2019
Time | Name |
12:00 | One Year On – 2016 Corton & Corton Charlemagne with Bruno Pepin |
14:00 | Shades of Chilean Malbec with Cristian Urzua |
Wednesday 22 May 2019
Time | Name |
12:00 | 10th Anniversary of La Lus Albarossa with Jgor Marini |
14:00 | Wakefield’s Cabernet Sauvignon Journey with Adrian Atkinson |
C&C Wines (D38)
Monday 20, Tuesday 21, Wednesday 22 May 2019
Time | Name | Presenter |
11:30 | Nebbiolo Masterclass Read more Nebbiolo and the impact of terroir, focussing on Barolo, Alba and Valtellina. Sordo
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Elisa Rabino (Sordo), Andrea Roccione (Scarpa) and Peter McCombie MW |
13:00 | Super Tuscan Masterclass Read more A mini-vertical tasting of two of Tuscany’s outstanding Super Tuscan wines. Orma Tenuta Sette Ponti “Sette Ponti has made serious wines for a while now, but over the last few years, proprietor Antonio Moretti and consulting oenologist Giuseppe Ca Viola have taken things to another level.” – Antonio Galloni |
Stefano Maggini (Tenuta Sette Ponti) and Peter McCombie MW |
14:30 | Southern Italian Masterclass Read more A considered look at two principal southern Italian wine areas, Puglia and Sicily. Gulfi Felline “Simply put, Gulfi is one of the best - if not the best - producers of Nero d’Avola wines in Sicily as well as |
Gregory Perucci (Felline) and Matteo Catania (Gufli) |
16:00 | Hentley Farm Masterclass Read more
The Beauty Shiraz 2014 “Hentley Farm has a singleminded focus on producing what is as close as you’re ever going fi nd in Australia to a Grand Cru Burgundy or a First Growth Bordeaux.” – James Halliday |
Peter McCombie MW |
Wines of Georgia (K60)
Monday 20 May 2019
Time | Name |
11:00 | Qveri masterclass with Sarah Abbott MW |
14:00 | Qveri masterclass with Sarah Abbott MW |
Tuesday 21 May 2019
Time | Name |
11:00 | Saperavi masterclass with Sarah Abbott MW |
14:00 | Saperavi masterclass with Sarah Abbott MW |
Wednesday 22 May 2019
Time | Name |
11:00 | Contemporary Georgia masterclass with Sarah Abbott MW |
14:00 | Contemporary Georgia masterclass with Sarah Abbott MW |