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Sponsor: Mission Hill
Mission Hill Family Estate was founded by Anthony von Mandl, O.C., O.B.C., in 1981 and first captured the attention of the international wine world by winning the IWSC Trophy for Best Chardonnay in the World in 1994.
At that time the Okanagan Valley in British Columbia was relatively unknown and unproven, so the IWSC judges insisted on re-tasting the flight to be absolutely certain. The re-tasting conclusively affirmed both the award of the IWSC Trophy to Mission Hill and the realisation of von Mandl’s bold vision to produce exceptional wines in this relatively unknown region which could stand alongside the best in the world. Subsequently in 2006, von Mandl was the first Canadian ever appointed as president of the IWSC. The depth and breadth of Mission Hill’s unique wine portfolio celebrates the individual terroirs and micro-climates of the Okanagan Valley, one of the most exciting emerging wine regions globally. CONTACT: Mission Hill Family Estate, 1730 Mission Hill Road, West Kelowna, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, Canada, V4T 2E4. Tel: +1 250 768 7611. Web: missionhillwinery.com
Sponsor: Distell
As South Africa’s leading producer of brandies highly acclaimed for their excellence in the international arena, Distell is proud to sponsor the annual IWSC Worldwide Brandy trophy. This annual award provides many of the world’s pre-eminent brandy makers with the opportunity to benchmark themselves against each other in the constant pursuit of ever-higher quality standards. South African producers are regular recipients of this award, lending credence to the contention of international brandy authorities that the country’s best examples are becoming the standard bearer for quality aged brandies produced outside the AOC regions of France.
In addition to its brandy portfolio, Distell is also a major producer of award-winning wines, Cognac, Scotch whisky, South African whisky, other spirits, cider and RTDs.
CONTACT: South Africa: PO Box 184, Stellenbosch 7599, South Africa Tel: +27 21809 7000. UK: Avalon House, 72 Lower Mortlake Road, Richmond, Surrey, TW9 2JY, UK Tel: +44 1355 260999
Website: distell.co.za
Sponsor: London Wine Fair
Now firmly re-established at Olympia London, the London Wine Fair will take place for the 38th time from 21-23 May 2018. Widely recognised as one of the world’s leading professional wine events, The Fair supports the trade at many levels. As a platform for debate, education and networking it is second to none. But it is as an opportunity for business The Fair really excels. Bringing together importers, producers, distributors and brand owners with buyers from the on and off-trades, as well as from overseas import markets, the London Wine Fair sits at the very heart of the UK wine trade. 2018 will see a re-invigorated show, with two new areas dedicated to broadening the exhibitor spread and delivering a more compelling event for the visitor. CONTACT: Brintex Events, 32 Vauxhall Bridge Road, London SW1V 2SS. Tel: +44 (0) 20 7973 6401
Email: wine@hgluk.com
Website: www.londonwinefair.com
Supporter: The Whisky Lounge
Supporter: Arthur Nägele
Sponsor: Pinotage Association
The Whisky Lounge’s mission is “to turn everyone on to whisky”. The Whisky Lounge is about offering producers and consumers a place to explore the myths, legends and history around this iconic product.
The Whisky Lounge seeks to achieve its mission through a UK wide set of monthly tastings , schools and annual festivals. The events are always entertaining and educational and delight all those involved. CONTACT: Unit 3, 61A, Osbaldwick Lane, York, YO10 3AY Tel: 01904 410
Pinotage is a uniquely South African grape variety. The Pinotage Association has accepted responsibility for maintaining SA’s leading role in the production of quality Pinotage wines: l To increase knowledge on all aspects
regarding the viticulture and
vinification of Pinotage grapes.
l To serve as a forum for exchanging
ideas on production and marketing. l To identify problem areas in the
growing of Pinotage grapes and the
production of Pinotage wines.
CONTACT: Suite 151, Private Bag X3041, Paarl 7620, South
Africa. Tel: +27 21 8631599
Email:
admin@pinotage.co.za Website: pinotage.co.za
Arthur Nägele is trainer
and advisor for the
alcoholic drinks business,
specialised in spirits. His
Spirits Academy is the
only Approved Programme Provider of the Wine & Spirits Education Trust focused on spirits education in the German-speaking countries. He offers WSET spirits qualifications and spirits sommelier education programmes including the matching of spirits with fine food, cigars, chocolate, coffee as well as mixology. Spirits producers rely on his advice for sourcing, product creation and production-related questions as well as sensory evaluation. CONTACT: Arthur Nägele. Email: info@arthur.naegele.name
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