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Decanter Fine
Wine Encounter Below are my notes from some 23 different producers whose wines I tasted on the day.
Photo courtesy of Decanter. |
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Decanter Fine
Wine Encounter Below are my notes from some 23 different producers whose wines I tasted on the day.
Photo courtesy of Decanter. |
For the last few
years Decanter magazine have
hosted what has been easily the best consumer tasting event in the wine
calendar, their Fine Wine Encounter. For relatively little dosh (this year
£32 a ticket) you get plush
surroundings (the Landmark hotel), Riedel tasting glasses, ample provision of
spittoons (a vital feature unless you enjoy getting completely blottoed),
and most importantly a stunning line-up of producers. The crowds aren't too
bad, and there really is more than you can do in a day. And that's without
taking into account the series of 'masterclasses' (there are six of these,
priced at £35 each). The 2003 event will be held on November 22-23 at the
same venue. To book, or find out more, contact the
Decanter information hotline: +44 (0)20 7471 2000, or e-mail: