Agenda
The Champagne Summit 2012 will open at 10:00 for coffee and registration. The dining room/main tasting area which incorporates self-pour tasting areas by style and our partners' tasting tables and their own dedicated tasting demonstrations, will be OPEN ALL DAY.
The debate and case study sessions will take place in the cabaret room as follows:
10:00 - 10:30
State of the Nation Champagne Update with Alex Marting - CGA Strategy & Wine Intelligence
10.30 - 11.30
How to put the fizz, glamour and sexiness back into Champagne with Essi Avellan - Fine Champagne magazine, Alex Martin - CGA Strategy, Richard Brierley - Vanquish, Jayne Powell AKA Champagne Jayne and Liv-ex - fine wine brokers.
12:15 - 13:15
Panel debate: How can Champagne help the trade through the tough times? With Brendan Stegmann - Kettners, Dee Blackstock MW - Waitrose, Michelle Cartwright- Searcy's and Lucy Clements - Sainsbury's. Chris Hambleton - Champagne Tuesdays, Matt O'Connor - Planet of the Grapes, Joan Torrents - Mitchells & Butlers
15:00 - 16:00
How do I make Champagne Fizz in my business? Kevin McCabe - Zuma, Matt O'Connor - Planet of the Grapes and Ted Sandbach - The Oxford Wine Company
The masterclass sessions will take place in the classroom during the following times:
11:00 - 11:45
Understanding the styles and sub-categories of Champagne and how using this knowledge can increase sales, with Richard Bampfield.
13:15 - 14:00
Considering your Champagne range and assessing footfall drivers, with Richard Bampfield.
14:15 - 15:00
Behind the Bubbles - A Sparkling Social Media Masterclass, (Champagne Jane)
16:00 - 16:45
Champagne cocktails/mixology (host TBC)
Please note that masterclass places are limited and will be treated on a first come, first served basis. We therefore recommend you arrive early to ensure you are able to attend your chosen session(s).
Special Tasting
11.45 & 16.30
Moët & Chandon Grand Vintage collection. Stanislas Rocoffort de Vinniere will showcase Grand Vintage dating back to 1975.
Harpers Champagne Awards 2012
At 17:00 Harpers Champagne Awards 2012 will be announced (room TBC). This will be followed by a drinks reception, drawing the Champagne Summit 2012 to a close at approximately 18:00.
