just-drinks LIWF & Distil 2009 - Diary - 1 May

Coming up at this year's London International Wine & Spirits Fair…

Blossom Hill (Percy Fox stand). To highlight that Blossom Hill is the official wine of Wimbledon at the 2009 Championships, a Roger Federer lookalike will be on the stand on 12 and 13 May. "Roger" will be handing out details of the Blossom Hill prize draw for a chance to win two Wimbledon Centre Court tickets for 23 June.

South-West France (stand 150), will be home to a range of south-west ACs and Vins de Pays. Dr Helen Savage, The Journal (Newcastle), will share her expertise on south-west wines and producers and three producers - Cave de Crouseilles, Cave de Labastide de Lévis and Producteurs Plaimont - will also present their latest ranges.

Fosters EMEA (stand D40) will be emphasising the strength of Australian wine, showcasing popular brands from outside Australia as well as highlighting its wines and sparkling portfolio. The company will also be unveiling the 2009 Penfolds Luxury & Icon range.

The Company of Wine People (stand F20) will utilise this year's LIWF to unveil a series of range extensions, new packaging designs and 2009 vintages for three of its core brands, Arniston Bay, Thandi and Kumkani. Chief executive Hermann Böhmer, chief winemaker, Nicky Versfeld and general manager of Thandi wines, Vernon Henn will be present.

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