| November 7, 2009 |
The Wine Gang is a unique collaboration between five of the UK’s most influential wine critics – Tim Atkin MW (Observer), Tom Cannavan (STV), Anthony Rose (The Independent), Joanna Simon (House & Garden), Olly Smith (Saturday Kitchen) – is to hold its first consumer wine fair in the run-up to the festive season: The Wine Gang Christmas Fair is its frst consumer wine fair which will showcase some of the best wines the Gang has reviewed. The event takes place on 7th November 2009 at Vinopolis on London’s Southbank.
The Wine Gang was formed to empower wine drinkers to buy smarter and drink better, so each month’s online report gives independent assessments of at least 200 wines. At the Christmas Wine Fair, there will over 500 wines to taste, from more than 70 different retailers, many of whom will be making special offers to visitors on the day. Other highlights will include a series of free ‘Wine Walks’ conducted by the Gang, where visitors will be guided around some of their personal favourites and perfect wines for Christmas entertaining. The Fair will also see the announcement of the inaugural Wine Gongs – the Gang’s awards for the best wines of the year.
Tickets for the fair can be booked via the Vinopolis web site or by telephoning Vinopolis on 0207 940 3000.
