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Vins du Sud-Ouest 2009
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Southwest wines at the LIWSF Visit stand I50 to taste a range of
40 wines from South-West ACs and Vins de Pays, organised by the Interprofession des Vins du Sud-Ouest France. The following producers will also be exhibiting:
The generic tasting areas will include wines from the following producers:
Wines tasted during
Anthony Rose seminar
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With a strong sense of place, and unique native grape varieties, South-West wines have always championed their regional identity. In Gascony, the Basque country, Pyrenean Piemont, Aveyron or the Lot Valley, wine is at the heart of culture, an integral part of the way of life, along with local gastronomy, and the love for rugby.
Bored with bland wines? Head for the region where winemakers proudly cultivate their difference.
Hearty welcome on stand I50
The regional stand (I50) will be home to a range of distinctive South-West ACs and Vins de Pays and will provide an overview of the richness of terroirs and styles offered by the South-West region.
Dr Helen Savage, The Journal (Newcastle), will share her expertise on South-West wines and producers. She will guide you through a selection of wines including Côtes de Gascogne, Côtes du Tarn, Gaillac, Pacherenc du Vic-Bilh, Cahors, Saint-Mont, Marcillac, Fronton, Madiran, Irouleguy and Jurançon. Passionate about South-West France she spends a lot of time in her second home in the region visiting producers and keeping up to date with well-known industry figures and up-and-coming vignerons.
Three producers РCave de Crouseilles, Cave de Labastide de L̩vis and Producteurs Plaimont Рwill also present their latest ranges.
South-West France at heart
For a chance to gain a deeper insight into the intriguing native grape varieties and the remarkable health benefits associated with South-West wines, an informative seminar will take place on Wednesday 13 May at 11.30. (South Gallery rooms 9 & 10). The seminar will be followed by a buffet lunch.
Roger Corder, Professor of Experimental Therapeutics at the William Harvey Institute, will discuss red wine polyphenols and the French Paradox. He will unveil his latest research demonstrating the positive effect of red wines from South-West France on blood vessels.
Anthony Rose of the Independent and thewinegang.com, will explore the South-West indigenous red varieties and take you through a selection of some of the region’s most inspiring wines and appellations.
With a commitment to quality, and spirited personality, wines from South-West France have no problem to distinguish themselves from the crowd. Colourful and versatile, their freshness and acidity give them a natural propensity to complement food from aperitif nibbles to dessert. Wines from South-West France also offer phenomenal value for money at all price points making them all the more relevant at this time of economic gloom.
For further information please contact Sabine Cleizergues on 0207 312 3641 sabine.cleizergues@sopexa.co.uk
The seminar will be followed by a buffet lunch. Places are limited (50 people) and seats will be allocated on a first come, first served basis.
Please RSVP to sabine.cleizergues@sopexa.co.uk before 6 May 2009.
Further information on Southwest Wines can be found at www.vins-du-sud-ouest.com