French Wine-Growers Fair to bring new wines to London
The first French Wine-Growers Fair to be held in the UK will take place from 21 to 23 November 2008 at the Barbican Exhibition Centre in central London.
Over 130 authentic and traditional wine-growers from
all the French wine-producing regions will present more than 500 wines.
The event is open to the public and advance tickets cost just £10,
which includes unlimited tastings, as well as the opportunity to
purchase at producer prices.
Over the three-day show, more than 130 traditional wine-growers
from across France will present over 500 wines. For just £10 per
ticket, visitors will be able to meet the wine-growers, sample an
unlimited amount of wine, and purchase wine at producer prices. None of
the wines on show at the fair are currently being distributed in the
UK, which offers visitors a unique opportunity to buy exclusive wines
at unbeatable prices.
There will be a wide choice of over 500 different and new wines, all of
which are made by wine-growers using traditional and authentic methods.
All of the French wine-producing regions will be represented, with
wines from Bordeaux and south-western France, Burgundy, Champagne, the
Rhone Valley, Provence, Corsica, Languedoc Roussillon, the Loire Valley
and Alsace. There will also be producers of organic wines, as well as
British wine-growers based in France. Wine-growers will offer tastings
of red, white and rosé wines, as well as sparkling wine, which is ideal
to drink during the end-of-year festivities.
For a small admission charge, visitors will be able to taste as many
wines as they like during the three-day fair. Visitors will also be
able to purchase wines immediately and at producer prices, as is
customary in France at such fairs. There will also be special
end-of-year offers available.
The organisers will provide a tasting glass for each visitor, and there
will be trolleys to carry bottles in. Organisers will also offer the
option of arranging for wine to be delivered directly to purchasers’
homes.
Several events will take place during the fair, including a prize draw
to win bottles of wine. There will also be workshops providing
information about wines, labelling and tasting.
About the French Wine-Growers Fair
The show will be open on Friday 21 November from 10am to 7pm; on Saturday 22 November from 10am to 7pm; and on Sunday 23 November from 10am to 6pm.
Visitors can print a half-price admission coupon (£10 instead of £20) from the website www.frenchwinegrowersfair.com.
For further information, please go to: www.frenchwinegrowersfair.com