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2005 top bordeaux tasting in London

Monday 5 October 2009 • 1 min read
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A record number of Bordeaux château owners will be showing off their 2005 vintage at this year’s annual Institute of Masters of Wine claret tasting on Wednesday 4 Nov in Vintners’ Hall in the City of London. More than 100 wines, including first growths, will be available for tasting in two sessions, one starting at 9.45am, the other at 11.30am.

Presumably reflecting the record prices achieved by this acclaimed vintage, tickets for this tasting cost £100 each and may be obtained by filling in the form below, copying it, and faxing, mailing or emailing it to Helen Williams at the Institute as shown below.

The Institute of Masters of Wine Annual Claret Tasting (Vintage 2005)

When: Wednesday, 4 November 2009

Where: Vintners’ Hall, Upper Thames Street, London ECV4 3BG

How much: £100 per person

_______________________________________________________________________________________

Annual Claret Tasting 2005 vintage, 4 November 2009

Name:

Address:

Daytime tel no

Number of tickets @ £100 required:

Please put an X against your preferred session:

9.45am

or 11.30am

I enclose a cheque for £…….

or

I would like to pay £.... by credit card.

Card number:

Expiry date:

Issue No. (Switch cards only):

Please note a 4% surcharge applies to AMEX

Please return to Helen Williams, The Institute of Masters of Wine, Mapfre House, 2-3 Philpot Lane, London EC3M 8AN. Tel: 020 7621 2830 Fax: 020 7929 2302 Email: hwilliams@mastersofwine.org

Please note that refunds can be issued only if the Institute is notified seven days prior to the event and the ticket can then be resold. Refunds are subject to a 10% handling fee. Tickets are subject to availability and are not guaranteed until full payment has been received.


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