The Wine Circuit: London’s First-Ever Wine Festival to Launch at Battersea Power Station
A new and exciting wine festival is set to take place at Battersea Power Station in London, bringing together wine enthusiasts and novices alike for a weekend of wine-themed activities. The Wine Circuit, which will run from June 6 to June 8, will celebrate both British and international wines, with a range of events and activities designed to delight wine lovers of all levels.
According to a report from Yahoo News, the festival will feature a range of wine tastings, food pairings, and panel discussions with industry experts. Visitors will have the opportunity to participate in The Wine Cup, a tasting experience where they can vote for the ‘Best in Show’ and ‘Highly Commended’ wines from independent wineries and wine shops. The event will also include an artisan market offering wine-related gifts and gadgets.
The festival will kick off on the evening of June 6 with the Strictly Bangers wine tasting and music event, founded by Mark Gurney, co-owner and director at Bar Levan. Attendees will participate in blind tastings and a quiz, with prizes up for grabs. There will also be live DJ sets with Mark Gurney and special guests. As Yahoo News reports, the wine list for the event has been curated by Bar Levan and will be supported by Paola Tich, The Beach Sommelier, and Natalia Ribbe, Ladies of Restaurants and Sete in Margate.
On June 7 and June 8, a series of ticketed wine tasting sessions and panel discussions will be held by wine industry experts, covering topics such as natural wine, British wine, sparkling wine trends, alcohol-free wine, and choosing the perfect pale rosé. Power Station Park will be transformed into an alfresco market with pop-ups from Vagabond Wines, Beare Green Winery, Oxney Organic Estate, Sandbridge Barton, Domaine des Jeanne, ETO, La Mad, Battersea Brewery, and Tillingham.
Festival-goers can purchase a ticket to participate in The Wine Cup, where they can taste wines from around the world and vote for their favourites. Tickets cost £30 and include a branded tote bag and cup, as well as a tasting card. Exclusive wine and food pairings will be available from pop-ups such as From the Ashes BBQ, Masa Tacos, Made of Dough, and Tasca. The team behind Fallow will also be serving their famous fried chicken paired with frozen margaritas, wine, and beer towers.
Kate Boothman-Meier, head of communications and marketing at Battersea Power Station Development Company, said: "Battersea Power Station has become one of London’s most beloved food and drink destinations and we pride ourselves on our wide selection of bars, cafes and restaurants available across the riverside neighbourhood. We’re always keen to offer new and unique experiences to our visitors and we are excited to host our first-ever wine festival next month. We look forward to welcoming visitors for a weekend full of fun, wine-themed activities suitable for wine aficionados and novices alike."
The Wine Circuit is set to be a major event in the London wine calendar, with many of the bars and restaurants at Battersea Power Station joining in with their own wine-themed activities. Vagabond Wines will host a duo of wine and cheese tasting events on June 8, while Searcys Champagne Bar will have their Champagne Rolls Royce bar in Power Station Park. With its easy transport links, Battersea Power Station is the perfect location for the festival, with the Zone 1 Battersea Power Station Underground station bringing the riverside neighbourhood within 15 minutes of the West End and the City.
Travelling to Battersea Power Station for The Wine Circuit is easy, with a range of transport options available, including the Uber Boat by Thames Clippers pier, bus, bike, car, and train. With its unique blend of wine tastings, food pairings, and live music, The Wine Circuit is set to be a must-visit event for wine enthusiasts and novices alike. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit the Yahoo News website.
