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The Cornish wine served to world leaders at the G7 summit
Cornwall, United Kingdom has just played host to world leaders during the G7 summit. Amid the spectacle and media coverage, a Cornish wine has enjoyed its time in the sun, after being served during the event.
Yes, English wine was the order of the day during proceedings at the G7 summit, with Camel Valley owner Bob Linda tweeting to confirm that the winery’s Camel Valley Pinot Noir Rosé brut was the G7 summit wine of choice during the G7 Eden event.
“I am very pleased to confirm that Camel Valley Pinot Noir Rosé brut was served at the G7 Eden event, attended by 3 generations of the Royal family.”
I am very pleased to confirm that Camel Valley Pinot Noir rose brut was served at the G7 Eden event, attended by 3 generations of the Royal family.
— Bob Lindo (@camelvalleybob) June 12, 2021
Trade body WineGB hailed the news on its own Twitter platform, writing:
“Delighted to see that #CamelValley’s sparkling wine is being served at the #G7Summit in Cornwall. The host nation is flying the flag with its wonderful food & wine… and just ahead of #EnglishWineWeek!”
https://twitter.com/Wine_GB/status/1403343404097015810
Meanwhile, chef Adam Handling was in charge of producing the daily menus for the summit, again with a focus on showcasing the very best that the UK has to offer.
“Cornish crab, English caviar and Jersey Royal potatoes” were on the menu, per Decanter.
Cornwall’s Camel Valley became the first English wine producer to be granted a royal warrant back in 2018, as confirmed by its founder Bob Lindo at the time.
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