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The London International Wine Fair

The London International Wine Fair is where the wine trade trades.

It's where the UK and international wine and spirits trade gather each year to meet, explore, taste and buy wines and spirits from right across the globe. Free to visit, but strictly trade only, the London International Wine Fair and Distil are perfect for retailers, importers, restaurateurs and sommeliers to explore, taste and discover wines and spirits to offer to their own customers.

Check out the latest featured events in our what's on section or register to visit.  Search for specific wines using MyWineFair.

Please note: the new open times, opening for the first time on a Monday:

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Opening Times

Monday 20th May
10.30 - 18.30
Tuesday 21st May
09.30 - 18.00
Wednesday 22nd May
09.30 - 17.00

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Show News
India Returns to LIWF
India will be returning to the LIWF with a generic pavilion this year, having last exhibited in 2011. The Indian government body – APEDA – confirmed its presence yesterday, and will showcase wines from four wineries: Mercury Wines; Krsma Estates; Fratelli Wines; and Luca Wines.
Speakers' Corner at LIWF
Part of the LIWF’s new central “Hub” feature, MyWineFair, will be a dedicated Speakers’ Corner; a platform for people from the industry and beyond to talk about their passions. Speakers’ Corner already has a packed schedule of talks, with highlights including:
LIWF Announce Plans for 2014
A new direction for the London International Wine Fair has been announced for 2014. The changes are a result of several months lobbying the UK wine industry – including current and past exhibitors – to establish their requirements for a national show. The changes will see the show go back to its roots as the “London Wine Fair”, the national wine event for the world’s leading import market; essentially, Britain’s festival of wine.
FIFA World Cup Wine launched by Brazil at Fair
With the World Cup in 2014 and the Olympics in 2016 the eyes of the world will be on Brazil. The economy is strong, the wine industry is established and family-based, producers are investing in export. There is UK stock via established agencies and there are producers looking for partners.
The Robots are Coming!
Could a better understanding of robotics help the UK wine trade solve its problems? It’s a mind-boggling concept. Automated assistants in wine shops, perhaps, which identify you by your retina and sense your mood by the pheromones you’re emitting? Perhaps a device that allows you to remove plastic stoppers without risking a rupture?
Winestars World to Expand at LIWF
Global wineries looking to sell in the UK market, will again compete for millions of pounds of business, with winners being plucked from obscurity, to land in the spotlight of leading UK buyers, at Winestars World's LIWF 2013 Wine Competition.
LIWF to attract top Sommeliers
The London International Wine Fair will be treating 200 top UK sommeliers as VIPs at next month’s show.
UGC To Host 2010 Vintage Tasting at LIWF
The Union des Grands Crus de Bordeaux, which counts many of the most distinguished Bordeaux châteaux amongst its members, is returning to the London International Wine Fair for the third year with the highly acclaimed 2010 vintage, on Tuesday 21 May.
LIWF launches MyWineFair
The LIWF has launched a new initiative for 2013, MyWineFair, which provides tailored programmes, connecting visitors with exhibitors at the LIWF, based around an online database of wines to be exhibited. An evolution of “The List” which was launched in 2008, MyWineFair is an online tool whereby visitors search for wines by various criteria (including producer, variety, price point, country) in advance of the Fair in order to create a usable, personalised list. Improved functionality sees MyWineFair incorporated in the new LIWF app, allowing visitors to search the wine library, see which Masterclasses and Industry Briefings are being held and to fully tailor their visit to the LIWF.
Wine Faults Workshop at LIWF
REDUCTION – less flavour, fewer fans... It’s often hard to put a finger on why a wine loses it’s ‘zing’..... difficult to identify reductive aromas, the tell-tale sign that what’s in the bottle has dulled. But what is ‘reduction? How is it caused? And how can you spot it – at different stages?
China to exhibit for first time at LIWF
China to exhibit wine for the first time at LIWF 2013 Chinese wine will be represented at this year’s London International Wine Fair for the first time. Château Hansen was established by the Han family in the 1980s and winemaking has been overseen by French winemaker, Bruno Paumard since 2010. Bruno Paumard, who was previously at Saumur-based Bouvet-Ladubay, will be presenting the wines at the LIWF in May.
Brintex Announces Plans for 2013
Brintex, the organiser of the London International Wine Fair, has announced a series of new initiatives for 2013 to reinvigorate the show and with a focus on UK businesses. A key goal is to ensure the Fair becomes a 'must attend' event for the core UK domestic visitor sectors, namely: the on-trade; independent retailer; wholesaler; multiple buyer and key influencer, and that visiting the show is directly beneficial to their business.
LIWF Moves to Monday
Brintex, organiser of the LIWF and Distil, has announced that the 2013 show will now take place from 20th to 22nd May, incorporating Monday for the first time. The ExCeL-based show will run across Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, instead of Tuesday to Thursday as a result of extensive research and feedback from both visitors and exhibitors over the summer.
Post Show Press Release
LIWF and Distil 2012 Last week's London International Wine Fair and Distil were reported a success by exhibitors and visitors alike. In the face of a challenging economic environment, the show cemented its position as essential to the UK and international wine and spirits industries.
Saturday Kitchen to film at LIWF
Peter Richards MW will be selecting his wines for next week’s Saturday Kitchen at the LIWF, for the first time. Filming of the popular food and drink programme, which has an audience of around two million, is set to take place at The Fair next Wednesday. Peter is remaining tight-lipped about his final selection, but has been tasked with finding matches for José Pizarro’s deep fried chicken wings ‘al ajillo’ and Kenny Atkinson’s soused mackerel.
Beaujolais at the LIWF
The “Stand by Beaujolais” at this year’s London International Wine Fair showcases wines from all twelve Beaujolais appellations including Beaujolais, Beaujolais-Villages and the ten Crus. It presents an opportunity to taste high-quality and versatile Beaujolais wines and meet some of the most talented and innovative producers who make them.
Fast Track to France 2012
The Fast-Track to France stand, located at the heart of the French Zone, will feature a selection of award-winning French wines from LIWF exhibitors. This self-service tasting area is designed as a qualitative shortcut for visitors keen to get an overview of the French offering at the Fair.
English Wines at LIWF
English wines will be out in force at this year’s LIWF in the run up to the Jubilee celebrations, Olympics and Paralympics. Next week’s Fair will see a significant presence with eight wineries represented.
Winestars
Winestars World (www.winestarsworld.co.uk) is a global competition to identify the world's 100 most promising wineries/products from wineries currently with no access to the UK market). It is a vehicle, a platform for breaking down the old agency model and for the UK to have access to new and interesting wines. Most importantly, Winestars World will provide the fastest, most transparent, route to market for wine producers, giving them a chance to show their wines in a state-of-the-art format that optimises information, media and social networks in order to create opportunities, huge awareness and for the best, to gain listings.
New LIWF APP Launched
LIWF launches App and builds online presence with The Access Zone The London International Wine Fair App will go live today (4th May 2012). Designed to allow visitors to create their own unique agenda for the LIWF, the App will enhance the experience of visiting before during and after the show. The fully interactive App has been designed for use on iPhones, Blackberries and Android devices and is free to download.
China to exhibit at LIWF
Brintex, organiser of the LIWF and Distil, has announced that China will exhibit for the first time this year. A contingent of six producers from Sichuan Province will be exhibiting on a pavilion hosted by the Sichuan World Trade Centre within Distil. Producers include: Wu Liang Ye Group; Langjiu Group; Luzhou Laojiao Co; Sichuan TuoPai SheDe Group, Sichuan Swellfun Co and Sichuan Jian Nan Chun Group. Products will focus on premium spirits, many of which have never been exported to the UK.
Tesco to Exhibit at LIWF
In a first for a multiple retailer, Tesco has announced it will be taking a stand at this year’s London International Wine Fair (LIWF). Tesco is aware that due to time pressures, suppliers and producers often find it hard to secure meetings with multiple retailers and want to use LIWF as an opportunity to break down these barriers and ensure open discussions are available to everyone.
LIWF Conference 2012
London will play host to some of the world’s key influencers at the annual LIWF Conference on Monday, 21st May at ExCeL. With an over-arching theme of global future trends, the summit will focus on how today’s issues can impact wine businesses and influence future direction. Featuring an international panel of speakers drawn from wine and finance, the conference will tackle key issues facing the trade in today’s uncertain economic climate.
Wine Market Stronger with LIWF
Brintex, the organisers of the LIWF, believes that the UK industry is more than worthy of hosting a world-class wine trade event such as the London International Wine Fair. The UK remains an extremely important trading nation to many of the world’s producers and as a country without any bias towards wine provenance, its unique position will always lend itself to staging an exciting trade event designed to stimulate business and growth.
UGC Returns to LIWF
The Union des Grands Crus de Bordeaux (UGC) will be making a return visit to the London International Wine Fair with an exclusive tasting showing Grands Crus wines from the 2008 vintage on Tuesday 22 May from 11am to 4pm.
LIWF to host Sommelier of the Year
LIWF to host UK Sommelier of the Year - The Academy of Food and Wine Service has joined forces with the London International Wine Fair in a move which will see the exhibition play host to the finals of the annual UK Sommelier of the Year competition, for the first time, on Wednesday 23rd May.
IWC Discovery Tasting to be held at LIWF
LIWF to Host IWC Discovery Tasting London International Wine Fair organiser, Brintex, has teamed up with the International Wine Challenge, to host the Discovery Tasting at the LIWF in May 2012.
Hal Wilson joins LIWF & Distil Advisory Board
LIWF and Distil organiser, Brintex, has announced that Hal Wilson, managing director of Cambridge Wine Merchants, has joined the London International Wine Fair (LIWF) and Distil Advisory Board...

LIWF and Distil

10 things you probably don’t know about the UK drinks market in the speaker's corner at 5pm http://t.co/dlRwe61vsf
Tue 21 May 13 @ 15:07

LIWF and Distil

Volcanoes and Vines in the masterclass theatre at 4.30 http://t.co/jM2lMepDWz
Tue 21 May 13 @ 15:07

LIWF and Distil

RT @Will_Broadfoot: Welly Wanging with Wirra Wirra outside Excel: Can you beat the Majestic boys topping the leader board? #liwf http://t.c…
Tue 21 May 13 @ 11:00

kocallaghan (Katharine OCallaghan)

kocallaghan (Katharine OCallaghan)

RT @englishwine: Thanks to all who came to the #englishwine Pop up tasting at #LIWF today - so much interest and some great wines
Wed 22 May 2013 @ 0:24

jarthur09 (Joseph Arthur)

jarthur09 (Joseph Arthur)

#LIWF tomorrow :)
Tue 21 May 2013 @ 23:58

wisequeen (♔Donna Jackson WQ)

wisequeen (♔Donna Jackson WQ)

@KimmyPearson nice to meet and lunch #LIWF
Tue 21 May 2013 @ 23:37

isabelkraay (Isabel Kraay)

isabelkraay (Isabel Kraay)

RT @mattwallswine: Would love to set a zombie movie at #LIWF. If you filmed at the end of the day you wouldn't even need to spend much on m…
Tue 21 May 2013 @ 23:37

eithnehughes (Eithne Hughes)

eithnehughes (Eithne Hughes)

Dinner after #LIWF @RootsAtN1 Superb food, elegantly served, full of flavour and fantastic service. I highly recommend.
Tue 21 May 2013 @ 23:14

eithnehughes (Eithne Hughes)

eithnehughes (Eithne Hughes)

My highlights from #LIWF today: #Jaffelin stand E42. 2010 Beaune 1er Cru simply stunning. And #uncorknewyork Fox Run Vineyards great wines!
Tue 21 May 2013 @ 23:11

valenciso (Luis Valentín)

valenciso (Luis Valentín)

RT @WilkinsonMS: Best wines on taste today at LIWF :- Valenciso Reserva 2006 (H50), Allianca Bairrada Reserva 2011 (E43) & Henners Brut Res…
Tue 21 May 2013 @ 23:09

mikekingphoto (Mike King)

mikekingphoto (Mike King)

Top wine journalist Tim Atkin and son of an old friend of mine at the #LIWF Ooh, SEXY! http://t.co/mWhY7FG3pZ
Tue 21 May 2013 @ 23:00

a11an5harman (Allan Sharman)

a11an5harman (Allan Sharman)

RT @VinspireUK: The end of the day at #LIWF is like kicking-out time at the worlds biggest pub!
Tue 21 May 2013 @ 22:47

kenny_m82 (Kenneth Marshall)

kenny_m82 (Kenneth Marshall)

Something unusual from #liwf - a white Merlot from brazil- vinified like a white wine from black grapes! http://t.co/nP5pW0Zd4E
Tue 21 May 2013 @ 22:46

emmabennetto (Emma Bennetto)

emmabennetto (Emma Bennetto)

RT @jamesdowdeswell: My mate Chris tasting Carmenere. Verdict: "Ere mate, tastes like peas." #liwf #ChrisTaste
Tue 21 May 2013 @ 22:42

Industry News with just-drinks
The just-drinks Interview - Dan Jago, UK & group wine director at Tesco - Part I
To coincide with this week's London International Wine Fair, just-drinks managed to secure some time yesterday (20 May) with Dan Jago, the UK and group wine director for Tesco. In the first of this two-part interview, we look at Jago's time in the wine industry, Tesco's relationship with the wine consumer in the UK, and the 'E' word.
Tuesday, May 21, 2013
just the Research
Here's a run-down of some of the top research reports currently available in the just-drinks research store:
Tuesday, May 21, 2013
just the Winners - International Wine & Spirit Competition 2013: Canada, England, France, Germany, Hungary
Earlier this week, the northern hemisphere wine gold medal winners in this year's International Wine & Spirit Competition were announced. Here are the winners from Canada, England, France, Germany and Hungary.
Tuesday, May 21, 2013
LIWF 2013 - UK: QR codes can halt counterfeiting - expert
Unique QR codes on alcohol packaging are the only way to eradicate fakes, a counterfeit expert has said.
Tuesday, May 21, 2013
LIWF 2013 - UK: Wine can capitalise on low-calorie opportunity
Wine producers should concentrate on flagging up the category's low-calorie credentials, instead of looking at lowering abvs, a Mintel analyst has argued.
Monday, May 20, 2013
LIWF 2013 - UK: Wine grabs off-trade shelf space share from beer, cider
Wine's share of space on UK supermarket shelves has grown in the last year at the expense of beer and cider, according to an industry analyst.
Monday, May 20, 2013
FRANCE: Champagne Nicolas Feuillatte posts record FY profits
Champagne Nicolas Feuillatte has posted record full-year results after its namesake brand remained "buoyant" in 2012.
Monday, May 20, 2013
just the Round-Up - The week in drinks
The top ten stories published on just-drinks last week:
Friday, May 17, 2013
just the Research
Here's a run-down of some of the top research reports currently available in the just-drinks research store:
Friday, May 17, 2013
just-drinks LIWF 2013 - Diary - 17 May
Coming up at this year's London International Wine Fair:
Friday, May 17, 2013
just For Subscribers - The week in drinks
Here are the ten most viewed, subscriber-only items on just-drinks this week:
Friday, May 17, 2013
just the Winners - International Wine Challenge 2013: Spain, the US
Earlier this week, the gold medal winners in this year's International Wine Challenge were announced. Here are the winners from Spain and the US.
Friday, May 17, 2013
just the Winners - International Wine Challenge 2013: New Zealand, Portugal, South Africa
Earlier this week, the gold medal winners in this year's International Wine Challenge were announced. Here are the winners from New Zealand, Portugal and South Africa.
Friday, May 17, 2013
SOUTH AFRICA: Grape harvest set for record yield - report
This year's grape crop is set to be South Africa's biggest, despite a later-than-usual harvest.
Friday, May 17, 2013
SINGAPORE: TFWA Asia Pacific reports record visitor numbers
The TFWA Asia Pacific Conference and Exhibition saw a record number of visitors this year despite a last-minute venue change, according to organisers.
Friday, May 17, 2013

Visiting

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