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Following
its successful launch in January, Wine+ is gearing up for a second
year with new exhibitors and a programme of events that reinforces
its importance as the only dedicated on-trade event in the UK. Wine
buyers for restaurants, hotels, pubs/bars and catering outfits will
all benefit from visiting whether they are in need of expert advice,
networking opportunities or new ideas.
New for 2008
will be the inclusion of selected spirits and water brands. Visitor
research at the inaugural Wine+ clearly demonstrated that visitors
wanted to see premium spirits and other relevant brands. San
Pellegrino (Nestle Waters), Fiji Water, Eaux de Vie and J Wray &
Nephew will be among the first to show their products alongside wines.
Wine+ 2008
will be considerably larger incorporating two central Taste Zones,
the popular Live Theatre and Business Clinic in addition to more
stands. The French Wines Discovery Lounge at Wine+ will enable
visitors to do business in an informal area, taste French wines at
the wine bar or relax and plan their day.
New exhibitors
for 2008 include Pol Roger, Laurent Perrier UK, Cordorniu, Las
Bodegas, Lea & Sandeman, New Zealand Winegrowers, Thresher Group,
Viniportugal, Wines of Australia and the Wine Institute of California.
Returning exhibitors include Louis Latour, armit, FGL Wine Estates,
Nyetimber, Novum Wines and Wine Treasury.
Highlights
of Wine+ 2008 include:
Taste
Zones
Generic
organisations Wines of Chile, New Zealand Winegrowers, Wine Institute
of California, ViniPortugal and Wines of Australia will be presenting
a selection of wines available to the on-trade. The Taste Zones offer
visitors the opportunity to evaluate and taste wines independent of a
sales pitch. Staff on the zones will be able to discuss the wines
with visitors whilst generic promotional support will be available to
help increase sales in their establishments.
Live
Theatre
Sponsored by
Steelite Tableware and Spiegelau Stemware
Food and wine
pairing will be the focus of the Live Theatre for Wine+ 2008 with
luminaries such as John Radford, Nicolas Clerc - 2007 UK Sommelier of
the Year and Patricia Michelson of La Fromagerie all taking centre
stage to explore new food and wine trends.
Business
Clinic
With a clear
focus on helping visitors make more money from wine sales, the Wine+
Business Clinic will again host keynote speakers including Eileen
Ginger, Whitbread; Gerard Basset, TerraVina; Xavier Rousset, Texture;
Robin Knapp, Matthew Clark and leading wine consultant, Peter
McCombie MW.
The
French Wines Discovery Lounge at Wine+
Join French
Wines as they demystify the traditional view of French wines showing
instead the innovation and excitement that is taking France to a new
level. The French Wines Discovery Lounge is the best starting point
at Wine+ where you can plan your visit in a relaxing environment and
see the very best that French Wines has to offer.
Premium
Partner Presentations
Premium
partners - Berkmann Wine Cellars, Enotria World Wine, Matthew Clark,
E&J Gallo Winery, HBJ Wines & Spirits, French Wines and
Waverley TBS - will be hosting special events, tastings and talks in
the exclusive Premium Partner area.
Wine+ is
dedicated to showcasing wines and spirits available to the on-trade
from hand-selected suppliers. The event aims to help visitors make
more money from wine sales through a comprehensive education and
networking programme incorporating keynote speakers.
Wine+ takes
place in the National Hall, Olympia on 16 and 17 January 2008. For
further information and free, advance registration visit www.wineplus.co.uk
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