New Festival of the Senses Evening Launched

April 26, 2012 - PRLog -- LEARN WHY SUSSEX WINES ARE SO GOOD AT A NEW FESTIVAL OF THE SENSES


A WINE maker from a Sussex vineyard will be one of the special guests providing advice at a wine tasting evening to excite the senses.

Simon Woodhead who used to design sensors at TAG McLaren F1 before successfully turning his skills to viticulture, will be at the Festival of the Senses, organised by independent wine merchants Elwood.

As well as sampling more than 40 different wines, many of which are produced in Sussex, the public will have a chance to chat to Simon, from the Stopham Estate, near Pulborough, and find out exactly why the South Downs are so good for wine production.

Karl Elwood, owner of Elwood and the man behind the evening, said: “With the Queen’s Jubilee and the Olympics this year we are continuing to focus on the success of English wines and trying to show how great they are to mark these celebrations, or indeed any celebration.

“Simon is part of a new generation of highly talented and skilled winemakers based in the UK, producing some exciting wines which rightfully belong on the international stage. I am confident his passion and enthusiasm will prove contagious to everyone on the night.”

As well as Sussex wines there will be several French varieties to try and a chance to chat to their producers.  There will also be an opportunity to enjoy different chocolates and cheeses, some of them produced in Sussex, during the event which takes place on June 21

Work by renowned printmaker Anita Klein will be on display and there will be a “Vinolympics” where people will have to rate different wines with a prize at the end of it.

The event at Lighthouse Arts, Kensington Street, Brighton, is open to everyone from complete wine novices to buffs. The wines are also being deliberately arranged to appeal to everyone and make it easier for people to appreciate the different varieties.

Rather than organising them by grape or country they will be categorised under headings such as party wines, alfresco wines and off piste wines.

Karl said: “This is our second festival of the senses and it appeals to all the senses - sight, taste, smell and even sound.

“Cheese and wine are old companions, but chocolate and wine is a popular theme with our adventurous customers and can be treated in the same way when you taste them, either individually or together.

“It is part of our continuing drive to modernise the way people think about wine tastings. They are no longer just about wine and they are no longer the preserve of stuffy old wine experts.

“We don’t have a shop so this event is also a great opportunity for people to have an enjoyable evening and explore the wines we have to offer.”

The festival of the senses evening runs from 6pm to 9.30pm and costs £30 per person.

For further information or to book tickets call Elwood Wines on 01273 242535 or visit www.elwoodwines.co.uk

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Editors Notes

For further information, quotes or images please contact Tracey Elwood on 01273 242535 or email tracey@elwoodwines.co.uk
Karl Elwood launched Elwood after working in the wine trade for more than 20 years with a desire to bringing some of the best, though not necessarily the most expensive wines to Sussex. He works closely with a number of small vineyards producing small quantities of high quality wines that would not necessarily be found in the supermarkets and can essentially act as your personal wine shopper.