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V I R T U A L2 0 2 1THURSDAY 15TH APRILPAGE TIMECATEGORY6:00 PMEVENTWELCOME26:05 PM FROM WINE ROUNDABOUTTO ROUTE DES VINS36:20 PM A CELEBRATION OFSPARKING WINE46:40 PM56:55 PM FINE WINE – BORDEAUX TASTING67:25 PM A LIFE IN WINE77:40 PM RUM! RUM! RUM!88:10 PM WINE TIMES98:20 PM PORT – NOT JUST FOR CHRISTMAS108:45 PMINSIDE THE WINERY ‘DIRECT’: MY STORYEVENT CATEGORIESHISTORYWINEMAKINGENTERTAININGSPIRITS VAULTFOOD & WINEWORLD OF WINEFINE WINECRAFT BEERS
V I R T U A LVINTAGE FESTIVAL TIMETABLE THURSDAY 15TH APRIL2 0 2 16PM - WELCOME FROMHUGH JOHNSON, OBE ANDTONY LAITHWAITE, CBE6:05 PMFROM WINE ROUNDABOUTTO ROUTE DES VINSDiscover the magic of the Wine Route with Will Lyons as heinvites you to taste along with something a little bit different.Award winning journalist and broadcaster Will is one of themost trusted and popular voices in wine writing, thanks tohis columns in the Wall Street Journal and The Sunday Times.Now he’s distilling everything he’s learned about wines andwine making into this event, empowering you to explore anddiscover new wines and varieties with the knowledge andconfidence of an expert. The perfect way to begin the festival.He’ll be looking at these wines from our Vintage FestivalCollection Mix. Royal Tokaji Dry Furmint Special Reserveis a bone dry, crisp white from one of Europe’s most historicvineyards. Fermented and aged in new oak it marries theflavours of stone fruit with light spice for a perfect finish.While the Vermentino grape is rare in Australia, winemakerBob Berton has used it to great effect in Spotlight Vermentino,to create a crisp, zesty white with lemon, rosemary and passionfruit notes. Count Stephan von Neipperg employed Bordeauxwinemaker Marc Dworkin to create Coline d’Enira,a complex red from Bulgaria. A blend of Merlot, PetitVerdot and Syrah grapes produces a rich and ripe flavourwith a gentle oak finish that lingers on the palate.WILL LYONS,SUNDAY TIMES WINE CLUB VICE PRESIDENTSparklingVermentinoFurmintMerlotWines featured in sessionLike to taste along with the wines in this event?2FESTIVAL COLLECTION MIXFESTIVAL COLLECTION WHITESFESTIVAL COLLECTION REDSSPARKLING SIX SELECTIONOrder now: 03330 148 200 laithwaites.co.uk/virtualvintagefestival
V I R T U A LVINTAGE FESTIVAL TIMETABLE THURSDAY 15TH APRIL2 0 2 16:20 PMA CELEBRATION OF SPARKING WINEUnboxing the Festival Sparkling Six Selection – Part 1Award winning presenter of HULU TV’s The Wine Show, AmeliaSinger is joined by Will Lyons and a panel of experts to unboxThe Festival Sparkling Six Selection. This is an excellentopportunity to experience the many styles of sparkling wine.In this first part of a two part event, our hosts will be lookingat the Il Papavero Rose Prosecco Brut – a dry rosé from Italy,courtesy of expert winemaker Scipione Giuliani. It’s gentlefizz gives it a creaminess that perfectly complements a palateof ripe berries with just a hint of lemon. Oriol Rossell CavaBrut, is an organic, Gold medal Cava from Spain, made with thesecond fermentation in the bottle, just as Champagne is. Withripe apple and peach notes and a complex toasty length it evenbeat Dom Perignon in a blind tasting.They will save their in depth focus for the all-time Festivalfavourite – McPherson’s Full Fifteen Sparkling Red. Thisversatile and delicious red hails from Southern Australia andhas a rich flavours of blackberry and cherry with hints ofpepper, floating on a mousse of tiny bubbles.AMELIA SINGERWILL LYONS,SUNDAY TIMES WINE CLUB VICE PRESIDENTWines featured in sessionServing SuggestionsWe suggest you place the sparkling wines in the fridge two tothree hours ahead of the event and remove fifteen minutesbefore drinking.Like to taste along with the wines in this event?VINTAGE FESTIVAL SPARKLING SIX SELECTIONOrder now: 03330 148 200 laithwaites.co.uk/virtualvintagefestival3
V I R T U A LVINTAGE FESTIVAL TIMETABLE THURSDAY 15TH APRIL2 0 2 16:40 PMINSIDE THE WINERYTake a look behind the scenes at some of the fascinatingsecrets of winemaking with Henry Laithwaite and JeanMarc Sauboua.Our first visit is hosted in England by the eldest of Tony andBarbara Laithwaite’s three sons, Henry discovered his passionfor winemaking at a young age.HENRY LAITHWAITEHe and his wife Kaye set up Harrow and Hope winery on therolling hills of Marlow in Buckinghamshire where they produceaward winning English sparkling wines. Each glass of Harrowand Hope is a tribute to the traditional methods of viticultureand winemaking, expertly blended by the same team that grewand picked the grapes.Then we’ll transport you across the channel to France to joinJean Marc Sauboua our resident winemaker at DomainesLaithwaite, a collection of properties across Castillon Côtesin Bordeaux, owned and run by the Laithwaite family. Bornin Bordeaux, Jean Marc also comes from a family with a longhistory of winemaking. He was trained at Chateau Haut-Brionand other highly acclaimed properties from all over the world.JEAN MARC SAUBOUA, CHIEF WINEMAKER4 Order now: 03330 148 200 laithwaites.co.uk/virtualvintagefestival
V I R T U A LVINTAGE FESTIVAL TIMETABLE THURSDAY 15TH APRIL2 0 2 1LIVE FROBORDE AU MX6:55 PMFINE WINE – BORDEAUX TASTINGIt’s our privilege to host Olivier Bernard, owner andmanager of the Grand Cru Classé Domaine de Chevalier,who will present three of his finest wines, live from hisestate in Pessac-Léognan, France, where he produces redand white wine of the highest quality. Ably abetted byour host Will Lyons, you’ll get the opportunity to tastetwo of the estate’s second wines, which are made fromyoung vines with a different structure and focus from thegrand wines. These are the Esprit de Chevalier Blanc2016, which has notes of intense white peach, nectarineand herbs rounded with a slatey finish and the Esprit deChevalier 2017 a rich and complex, barrel-aged red withvery pure aromas.Then comes the grand finale of the event – Domaine deChevalier 2018, Olivier’s top wine, from the exceptional2018 vintage. This stunning red was awarded 99 pointsby James Suckling. Aged for 18 months in oak barrels,this expert blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and PetitVerdot has a compelling bouquet and a silky smoothtexture with hints of dark chocolate infusing the blackcherry flavour and finishing with just a hint of spice.OLIVIER BERNARD, DOMAINE DE CHEVALIERWILL LYONS,SUNDAY TIMES WINE CLUB VICE PRESIDENTWines featured in sessionHALFBOTTLESAVAILABLEFOR THIS SESSIONLike to taste along with the wines in this event?BORDEAUX FINE WINE MINI TRIOOrder now: 03330 148 200 laithwaites.co.uk/virtualvintagefestival5
V I R T U A LVINTAGE FESTIVAL TIMETABLE THURSDAY 15TH APRIL2 0 2 17:25 PMA LIFE IN WINEwith Hugh Johnson OBEHugh Johnson OBE has been writing about wine since 1960,a career that now spans six decades. He is the author of TheWorld Atlas of Wine, described by the Director of the INAOas “a major event in wine literature”. He also wrote Vintage:The Story of Wine, which was made into a thirteen part TVseries for Channel 4. Hugh has been the president of theSunday Times Wine Club since its inception in 1973. Publishedannually since 1977, Hugh Johnson’s Pocket Wine Book hasbecome an invaluable guide to the world of wine for the expertand newcomer alike.HUGH JOHNSON, OBEWines featured in sessionHugh is one of the wine world’s most outspoken opponents ofwine rating and has never given a bottle a numerical score. Weinvite you to join Hugh as he sits down with The Sunday Timeswine columnist Will Lyons to discuss the past, present andfuture of writing about the beauty and complexity of wine.As Hugh is a co-founder of the Royal Tokaji Wine Company andhelped to rebuild the foundering Tokaji industry in Hungary,after the fall of Communism, we suggest you enjoy this eventwith a glass of Royal Tokaji Furmint from the Festival case.Like to taste along with the wines in this event?VINTAGE FESTIVAL COLLECTION MIXVINTAGE FESTIVAL COLLECTION WHITES6 Order now: 03330 148 200 laithwaites.co.uk/virtualvintagefestival
V I R T U A LVINTAGE FESTIVAL TIMETABLE THURSDAY 15TH APRIL2 0 2 17:40 PMRUM! RUM! RUM!You won’t want to miss this live rum tasting event withleading rum expert and Plantation Rum Global BrandAmbassador, Paul McFadyen. Paul is an organiser and hostof The Rum Experience an annual festival celebrating theculture and lifestyle of rum. Paul also runs the AppletonBartender Challenge in which mixologists from across theUK compete to create four classic rum drinks and a cocktailthat will blow the judges away. He is a much sought afterspeaker at cocktail festivals where he entertains packedvenues with his knowledge of the rum making process andLondon’s legendary bar culture.PAUL MCFADYEN, PLANTATION RUMThis event is best enjoyed with our Vintage PlantationRum Tasting Set, a fine selection of five artisanal Plantationrums from across the Caribbean and Pacific islands, allmade with sugar cane sourced from across the Caribbeanand double matured in bourbon and cognac barrels. Youcan learn about the craft of rum-blending, discover thedistinctive style and sophistication of Plantation Rum andtry your hand at rustling up a delicious rum cocktail, justlike a grand master of mixology.Each tasting kit will include a comprehensive tastinghandbook, five miniature Plantation rums, and ingredientsfor making your very own cocktails.MAKE YOUROWN RUMDAIQUIRIVIEW THERECIPE CARDHERELike to taste along with this event?PLANTATION RUM TASTING SETOrder now: 03330 148 200 laithwaites.co.uk/virtualvintagefestival7
V I R T U A LVINTAGE FESTIVAL TIMETABLE THURSDAY 15TH APRIL2 0 2 18:10 PMWINE TIMESTales and anecdotes from the Old WorldJoin our producers as they share stories and seasonal updateswith the grape growers, estate owners and winemakers ofthe Old World, and explore the burning topics that will affectthem over the coming year. These will include harvesting, thegrowing season and how it compares to last year, as well asinteresting facts and developments within the region. You’llalso get the chance to learn more about the tasting notes ofthe wines being produced in this region and the regional foodswith which they’re best enjoyed.The wines that are featured are the Collezione di PaoloChianti Riserva, this Gold medal winner from a small estatehas a silky texture and tasting notes of ripe plum, mellowmorello cherry and bitter chocolate complexity. With aromas ofblack cherry and raspberry and just the subtlest hint of vanillaspice, the Baron de Barbon Reserva is a Rioja with all theclass and distinction you’d expect from this renowned familyestate. It’s smooth, mellow flavour highlights the intensity ofblack cherry with a delicious undertone of mocha and oakyspice. For that final touch of decadence try the AlessandroGallici Prosecco.Wines featuredFeaturing wines from:VINTAGE FESTIVAL COLLECTION MIXFESTIVAL COLLECTION REDS8MINI-BOTTLES TASTER MIXOrder now: 03330 148 200 laithwaites.co.uk/virtualvintagefestival
V I R T U A LVINTAGE FESTIVAL TIMETABLE THURSDAY 15TH APRIL2 0 2 1LIVEFROMPORTO8:20 PMPORT – NOT JUST FOR CHRISTMASJoin Laithwaite’s top wine buyer and dedicated portenthusiast, Samuel Fishlock in conversation with CarlosFlores dos Santos of Andresen. Founded over a centuryand a half ago in 1845, Andresen is one of the lastfamily-owned port houses in the world and has won ahost of awards from international competitions. Carlosalso has many accolades to his name, so it’s no surprisehis passion for port leads him to believe it’s one of theworld’s finest wines. In this wide ranging conversationSamuel and Carlos consider the many different stylesof port and explain why this elegant wine is the perfectchoice for any occasion, not just for Christmas.We recommend three Ports to go with this event. First upis Andresen 10 YR Old White Port a golden colouredwhite Port that’s been aged for ten years to give it a sweet,nutty complexity with hints of dried fruit. Then there’sour Late Bottled Vintage Port with a deep taste of sweetbramble fruit. Finally we have 40 Year Old Tawny Portwith aromas of muscovado sugar and candied peel andflavour notes of dried figs and rich almonds. Perfectaccompaniment for blue cheese and a roaring fire.CARLOS FLORES DOS SANTOS, ANDRESENWines featured in sessionLike to taste along with the wines in this event?PORT DUO40-YEAR OLD TAWNYOrder now: 03330 148 200 laithwaites.co.uk/virtualvintagefestival9
V I R T U A LVINTAGE FESTIVAL TIMETABLE THURSDAY 15TH APRIL2 0 2 18:45 PM‘DIRECT’: MY STORYwith Tony Laithwaite CBEIn the 1960s, a young geography student took a job washingwine bottles in Bordeaux and fell passionately in love withthe local wine and those who make it. He was so inspired, hedrove a van back home stocked with his favourite wines andstarted selling them from a damp railway arch in Windsor. Fromthis humble beginning, Tony Laithwaite went on to found theSunday Times Wine Club with legendary Fleet Street editorHarry Evans and create the world’s number one home-deliverywine merchant. It sounds like the plot of a decade spanningnovel, but it is in fact the subject of a very different type ofbook– Tony Laithwaite’s riveting memoir, Direct: My Story.TONY LAITHWAITE, CBEJoin Will Lyons as he sits down with Tony to discuss hisevocative memoir, sharing anecdotes and memories from alongthe Wine Route. And why not share a bottle of Château LaClarière while you do.Serving SuggestionsThis Merlot based blend is fruit rich and supple, with ripe plumand cherry aromas and a velvety texture that emphasises theflavours of fleshy dark berries and an underlying creamy spice.Decant into a jug or decanter and allow to breathe for an hourbefore you taste it.Read along witha signed copy‘DIRECT’ MY STORYWines featured in sessionor taste along with thewines in this eventCHÂTEAU LA CLARIÈRE**not included in Festival cases - please purchase separately10 Order now: 03330 148 200 laithwaites.co.uk/virtualvintagefestival
V I R T U A L2 0 2 1FRIDAY 16TH APRILPAGE TIMECATEGORY EVENT6:00 PMWELCOME126:05 PM BREW REPUBLIC136:35 PM WINE TIMES146:50 PM FRIDAY’S WINE KITCHEN 157:10 PM WINE & CHEESE167:35 PM 177:50 PM SPIRITS VAULT188:15 PM REFINE YOUR TASTING SKILLS198:40 PM VINEYARD PARTNERSSUSTAINABILITY IN WINEEVENT CATEGORIESHISTORYWINEMAKINGENTERTAININGSPIRITS VAULTFOOD & WINEWORLD OF WINEFINE WINECRAFT BEERS11
V I R T U A LVINTAGE FESTIVAL TIMETABLE FRIDAY 15TH APRIL2 0 2 16:05 PMBREW REPUBLICBringing the taproom to your front roomTime to get the beers in with Jared and Jules from BrewRepublic, pioneers of the craft beer revolution. Thesepassionate advocates for craft beer are joined by OrbitBeers, a top independent brewery based in London whobring a modern approach to traditional European beer andare inspired by their favourite record labels. As well asAnspach & Hobday, another London based brewery leadingthe new wave of craft beer with a mix of modern and classicflavours that are anything but the usual fare. You’ll getthe chance to see the breweries where the beer is madeand even join us for a quiz. There’s no better way to drinkindependent and support the movement for better beer.We have six beers to try with this event, The Pale fromA&G is a fruity pale ale with a delicious malty finish. TheOrdinary Bitter, made from American and British hops, isanything but ordinary. Orbit tempt us with Dead Wax, theirtake on a dark London Porter, Nico, a German style lager,and finally there’s IVO Pale Ale. Completing the collectionis a one-off exclusive Vintage Festival collaboration betweenBrew Republic, A&H and Orbit.EDD CLIBBENS, ANSPACH & HOBDAYBeers featured in sessionLike to taste along with the beers in this event?BREW REPUBLIC BEER SIX12 Order now: 03330 148 200 laithwaites.co.uk/virtualvintagefestival
V I R T U A LVINTAGE FESTIVAL TIMETABLE FRIDAY 15TH APRIL2 0 2 16:35 PMWINE TIMESTales and anecdotes from the New WorldJoin our producers as they shares stories and seasonalupdates with the grape growers, estate owners and winemakersof the Southern Hemisphere, and explore the burning topicsthat affect them over the coming year. These will includeharvesting, the growing season and how it compares to lastyear, as well as interesting facts and developments withinthe region. You’ll also get the chance to learn more about thetasting notes of the wines being produced in this region andwhat regional foods they’re best paired with.The wines that will be featured are Hunter’s Sauvignon Blanc,one of New Zealand’s finest Sauvignons, a crisp, vibrant whitewith gooseberry and melon flavours that regularly wins Goldmedals. As well as a Don Cayetano Chardonnay, a sumptuousChilean wine with creamy pineapple, peach and citrus tastingnotes from a ‘Chilean Winery of the Year’ holder. You reallycan’t miss the HJ Fabre Reservado Malbec Cabernet Franc, astunning old vine Malbec with flavours of ripe blackberries andvelvety tannins, this wine won Best Red of Mendoza and BestRed of Argentina. Finally, we also recommend SpotlightVermentino and Queen Bee Viognier.Wines featuredFeaturing wines from:VINTAGE FESTIVAL MIX, REDS & WHITESVINTAGE FESTIVAL MINI BOTTLES TASTER MIXOrder now: 03330 148 200 laithwaites.co.uk/virtualvintagefestival13
V I R T U A LVINTAGE FESTIVAL TIMETABLE FRIDAY 15TH APRIL2 0 2 16:50 PMFRIDAY’S WINE KITCHENwith Pasta EvangelistsReady to try something delicious? Then don your apron, prepyour kitchen and sharpen your knives, because we have a realtreat for you. It’s time for a live cook-a-long demonstrationwith Pasta Evangelists, a meal delivery specialist who bringfive star Italian meals direct to your door. Pasta Evangelistsare on a mission to bring ‘Italianita’, which means Italian-ness,to everyone in the UK. Each delivery they make is full of thefreshest, sustainably sourced ingredients, from all over Italyand contains everything you’ll need to prepare a restaurantquality meal, in your own kitchen, in five minutes or less.Of course, it wouldn’t be an authentic Italian feast without lotsof wine and great conversation. That’s why Tom Laithwaite willbe talking us through the ideal wine pairings for every meal,these will be selected from the Vintage Festival Collection andMini Taster Mix every one guaranteed to enhance each of therecipes on offer.TOM LAITHWAITEROBERTA D’ELIA,HEAD CHEF, PASTA EVANGELISTSWines featured in sessionOrder your Pasta Evangelist recipe box to taste along andtake advantage of a 10 discount. The dish being preparedis Fettuccine with spicy ‘nduja sausage. Order here.Like to taste along with the wines in this event?VINTAGE FESTIVAL COLLECTION MIXFESTIVAL COLLECTION REDSMINI-BOTTLES TASTER MIX14 Order now: 03330 148 200 laithwaites.co.uk/virtualvintagefestival
V I R T U A LVINTAGE FESTIVAL TIMETABLE FRIDAY 15TH APRIL2 0 2 17:10 PMWINE & CHEESEIs there anything in the world of food and drink that goestogether better than wine and cheese? If there’s a more perfectpairing then we’ve certainly never heard of it. Which is whywe’re devoting a whole event to our favourite partnership.Bert Blaize and Claire Strickett, authors of Which Wine When,will join Dan Bliss from Britain’s leading cheesemonger Paxton& Whitfield, who have been sourcing and maturing artisancheeses for over two hundred years. Starting as a cheesestall on Aldwych Market in 1742 and opening their first shopin Jermyn Street in Soho in 1797, Paxton and Whitfield havebeen selling the finest cheeses ever since. In 1850 they wereappointed cheesemongers to HM Queen Victoria and, somehundred years later, no less a figure than Winston Churchillobserved: “a gentleman only buys his cheese at Paxton &Whitfield”.So why not join our small cast of cheese aficionados andmake this the biggest ever wine and cheese gathering. We’ll beexploring classic pairings and surprising you with unexpectedcombinations that taste heavenly.Order your Paxton andWhitfield Cheese Box totaste along. Order here.Take a look at the wineand cheese pairings hereWines featured in sessionLike to taste along with the wines in this event?VINTAGE FESTIVAL COLLECTION MIXFESTIVAL COLLECTION REDSFESTIVAL COLLECTION WHITESMINI-BOTTLES TASTER MIXPORT DUOOrder now: 03330 148 200 laithwaites.co.uk/virtualvintagefestival15
V I R T U A LVINTAGE FESTIVAL TIMETABLE FRIDAY 15TH APRIL2 0 2 17:35 PMChâteau La ClarièreAn introduction to our exciting Vineyard Partnership programme,where we partner exceptional winemakers and their wines withcustomers who love them. These are small-grower winemakers,who really benefit from your support. Signing up for a case of awine you love every year, always at a very special Partners-onlyprice, gives them the security to make investments and craft evenbetter wines, while Partners get to hear all about what’s going onin the vineyard. You can even go and visit.JEAN MARC SAUBOUA, CHIEF WINEMAKERWe have 14 Vineyard Partnerships around the world so far andthe family is growing from Windsor, England, to Italy, Spain,France, South Africa, Argentina and Australia. However, ourvery first partnership project started back in 1984 when TonyLaithwaite began to recruit Confrères (French for friend orPartner) for his Bordeaux estate, Château La Clarière. He neededto make investment and his special customers, now numbering7000, helped him do that. Four Trophies and 79 Golds later hefeels he’s on his way!This event centres around an in-depth Q&A with ChiefWinemaker Jean-Marc Sauboua. Bordeaux-born, Jean-Marc has along history in winemaking. He started out his training at PremierGrand Cru Classé Château Haut-Brion and along the Trophywinning way, has made wine in South Africa, Australia, Chile,Italy, Spain (where his own bodega lies), Morocco, Moldova andall over France. A Frenchman of many stories and charm.Find out more and sign up todayDISCOVER MORE16 Order now: 03330 148 200 laithwaites.co.uk/virtualvintagefestival
V I R T U A LVINTAGE FESTIVAL TIMETABLE FRIDAY 15TH APRIL2 0 2 17:50 PMVIRTUAL GIN & VODKA TASTINGAND COCKTAIL MASTERCLASSThere has never been a better time to be a spirit lover,especially as we’re seeing the rise of so many artisan Britishproducers who excel in making premium spirits throughtime-honoured and traditional methods. Better spirits makefor better cocktails and many mixologists are passionateabout artisan British spirits. If you’ve ever fancied tryingyour hand at making a cocktail or two, or if you’d like toimprove your mixology, then this is the event for you.Amelia Singer, award winning presenter of HULU TV’sThe Wine Show, will be talking us through the finer pointsof cocktail making. For this masterclass Amelia will beconcentrating on two leading lights of the spirit world. Thefirst of these is the Vintage Festival favourite Sipsmith Gin,made by a pioneer of the current British Gin renaissance.This London Dry gin uses 10 carefully chosen botanicalsto deliver a gin that is bold, complex and super smooth.Chase English Potato Vodka comes from a distillery that’sbased in a family farm in Herefordshire. It was once voted‘World’s Best Vodka’, so you can see why we’re so excitedabout this event. Have those cocktail shakers at the readyfor a masterclass in creating the classic Dry Martini withSipsmith Gin and a Honey and Ginger Collins from Chase.AMELIA SINGERSpirits featured in sessionVIEW THERECIPE CARDHERELike to taste along with this event?SPIRIT TASTING DUOOrder now: 03330 148 200 laithwaites.co.uk/virtualvintagefestival17
V I R T U A LVINTAGE FESTIVAL TIMETABLE FRIDAY 15TH APRIL2 0 2 18:15 PMREFINE YOUR TASTING SKILLSA beginners guide to wine tasting.If you’ve ever wanted to learn more about wine tasting butweren’t sure where to start, then this is the event for you.Our host Grant Hedley will take you through the finer pointsof wine tasting, covering all the basics. From what to lookfor when you pour a glass of wine, how to enjoy the aromasit gives off and how to sip wine so that the taste receptorsin your mouth can go to work identifying all those elusiveflavour notes wine writers are so keen to tell us about.Grant Hedley is our resident event expert. He’s spent overtwenty years helping customers get the most from theirwine, guiding them to the bottles that best suit their taste.Because he believes that no two people have the sametaste in wine. Grant has hosted thousands of events forLaithwaites, from ‘The Palate MOT’ and ‘Tasting in the Dark’to wowing Sunday Times editors with Irish Wine and evenappearing on the QVC Shopping Channel.GRANT HEDLEYWines featured in sessionLike to taste along with the wines in this event?VINTAGE FESTIVAL COLLECTION MIXORVINTAGE FESTIVAL WHITESVINTAGE FESTIVAL MINI BOTTLES TASTER MIX18 Order now: 03330 148 200 laithwaites.co.uk/virtualvintagefestival
V I R T U A LVINTAGE FESTIVAL TIMETABLE FRIDAY 15TH APRIL2 0 2 18:40 PMSUSTAINABILITY IN WINEwith our award-winning eco-winery RedHeadsSustainability has never been more relevant to the world ofwine. It’s a principle ethos for award winning eco-wineryRedHeads, whose roots are planted firmly in the Barossa.When they built and renovated their new winery, sustainabilitywas at the core of their plans. They got the EnvironmentalProtection Agency involved so they could become a modelfor other wineries to follow. In 2019 they won the ‘DrinksBusiness Green Award’ for their Water Management. In 2020they were given a special mention and commendation for theirwork in renewable energy, for managing to be 97% poweredby renewable energy from solar and storage batteries, leadingto a saving of 22 tonnes of carbon dioxide a year. Theirenvironmental pact, as part of the Greenhead movement theycreated, sees them focus on smart irrigation, protecting bees,using manageable tanks and keeping all produce local.TONYLAITHWAITETOMLAITHWAITE, CBEALEX TRESCOWTHICK, REDHEADS WINEMAKERWines featured in sessionWine featured in this event:VINTAGE FESTIVAL COLLECTION MIXVINTAGE FESTIVAL WHITESOrder now: 03330 148 200 laithwaites.co.uk/virtualvintagefestival19
V I R T U A L2 0 2 1SATURDAY 17TH APRILPAGE TIMECATEGORY EVENT5:00 PMWELCOME215:05 PM A CELEBRATIONOF SPARKING WINE – PART 2225:25 PM 235:55 PM THE FUTURE OF ENGLISHSPARKLING WINE 246:25 PM256:40 PM TOM KERRIDGE:COOKING WITH WINE267:05 PM PICNIC PERFECT THIS SPRING277:25 PM A SENSORY EXPERIENCE WITHTHE MINISTRY OF TASTE287:55 PM TURN A HOME WINE TASTINGEVENT INTO A GOURMET’S DELIGHT298:25 PMTHE SPIRITS VAULT8:55 PM FESTIVAL FINALEFINE WINEWINE TIMESEVENT CATEGORIES20HISTORYWINEMAKINGENTERTAININGSPIRITS VAULTFOOD & WINEWORLD OF WINEFINE WINECRAFT BEERS
V I R T U A LVINTAGE FESTIVAL TIMETABLE SATURDAY 17TH APRIL2 0 2 15:05 PMA CELEBRATION OF SPARKING WINEUnboxing the Festival Sparkling Six Selection – Part 2The second of our two part celebration of fabulous fizz.Presenter of HULU TV’s The Wine Show, Amelia Singer is joinedby award winning journalist and broadcaster Will Lyons and apanel of experts to unbox the Festival Sparkling Six Selection.This is another excellent opportunity to experience the manystyles of sparkling wine.Amelia, Will and the panel will focus in-depth on the WyfoldVineyard Brut created to celebrate the 50th Anniversary ofLaithwaite’s Wine. Winner of a trophy and eleven Golds, thisBrut was created by Barbara Laithwaite from her two hectareOxfordshire estate. It has tasting notes of crisp summer fruitsand zesty lemons floating on a creamy mousse of light bubbles.With toasty aromas of citrus, ripe apple and dry complex tastingnotes, Hunter’s Miru Miru Brut proves New Zealand canproduce sparkling wine that matches the best. Made in the sameway as top Champagne, Roche Lacour Cuvee de Reserve hasnotes of brioche, peach and apple with a delicious long vanillafinish, perfectly complementing the other two bottles in our trio.AMELIA SINGERWILL LYONS,SUNDAY TIMES WINE CLUB VICE PRESIDENTWines featured in sessionServing SuggestionsPlace the sparkling wines in the fridge for two to three hoursahead of the event and then remove 15 minutes before.Like to taste along with the wines in this event?VINTAGE FESTIVAL SPARKLING SIX SELECTIONOrder now: 03330 148 200 laithwaites.co.uk/virtualvintagefestival21
V I R T U A LVINTAGE FESTIVAL TIMETABLE SATURDAY 17TH APRIL2 0 2 15:25 PMFINE WINE – CHAMPAGNE TASTINGWill Lyons is joined by Ethan Boroian, the youngestChampagne Brand Ambassador for Moët Hennessy in thehistory of the company, looking after the revered labels ofKrug, Dom Pérignon, Ruinart, Veuve Clicquot and Moët &Chandon. Will and Ethan will discuss three signature cuvéesfrom three iconic Champagne houses, focusing on the heritageof each special Champagne so you can delight even further intheir individual characteristics and unique qualities.The first bottle from our Vintage Festival Champagne Mini Trio,to be considered for a personal tasting by Ethan and Will is theRuinart Blanc de Blancs from the oldest house in Champagneso it’s easy to understand why it’s pale yellow colour and dry,nuanced flavours embody the sophistication wine lovers havecome to expect from this region. Next up is the classic Moët &Chandon Brut, an expert blend of three luscious Champagnegrapes – Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier and Chardonnay, that’srenowned for its bright fruity palate and elegant finish. VeuveClicquot Yellow Label whose iconic label, rich, complexflavour and satisfying bubbles have been guarantees of qualityfor centuries.ETHAN BOROIAN,BRAND AMBASSADOR MOET HENNESSY UKWILL LYONS,SUNDAY TIMES WINE CLUB VICE PRESIDENTWines featured in sessionServing SuggestionsPlace the sparkling wines in the fridge for two to three hoursahead of the event and then remove 15 minutes before.Like to taste along with the wines in this event?HALF BOTTLESAVAILABLE FORTHIS SESSIONCHAMPAGNE FINE WINE MINI TRIO22 Order now: 03330 148 200 laithwaites.co.uk/virtualvintagefestival
V I R T U A LVINTAGE FESTIVAL TIMETABLE SATURDAY 17TH APRILHENRY LAITHWAITE2 0 2 1BARBARA LAITHWAITE5:55 PMTHE FUTURE OF ENGLIS
Sunday Times Wine Club since its inception in 1973. Published annually since 1977, Hugh Johnson’s Pocket Wine Book has become an invaluable guide to the world of wine for the expert and newcomer alike. Hugh is one of the wine world’s most outspoken opponents of wine
