And that’s a wrap on another hugely successful Imbibe Live! This year saw the tenth anniversary of Europe’s largest on-trade drinks show, with over 300 exhibitors flocking to Kensington Olympia to showcase the innovative, the inventive and the industry-leading products in today’s market.

This year, we returned with a step-change in stand format and an exciting new concept. Focusing purely on the premium and the prestigious in our portfolio, we came up with ten imaginative and thought-provoking categories that represent the hot topics in today’s industry. We then tasked ten of the UK’s top wine experts – including some big names in the sommelier world – with choosing the wines from our portfolio that they felt best represented these categories.

Interested to see what made the cut? Take a look below- we’re confident that these provide definitive list of the what’s what in the wine industry today…

Click on any of the wines below to read more!

1. Taste of the Sea

Selected by Paola Giraldo, Wiltons

Minerally fresh, saline and aromatic wines with undeniable salty tangs, perfect to pair with the fruits of the ocean.

2. Hooked on Classics

Selected by Francisco Macedo, Cliveden House

Big industry names with qualities that match their reputations; these are the star must-haves for any fine dining list.

3. Off the Beaten Track

Selected by Matteo Montone, Edition Hotel

A celebration of all things unusual, experimentative and small production within our portfolio.

4. Big is Beautiful

Selected by Mark Quick, Hawksmoor

Bold wines that hit the palate satisfyingly, with even bigger personalities.

5. Orient Express

Selected by Valentin Radosav, Gymkhana

Aromatic, light and fresh varietals that provide the perfect partners for the fastest growing category of the moment, Asian and fusion food.

6. Giro d’Italia

Selected by Matteo Furlan, The Ritz

A celebration of Enotria&Coe’s roots as an Italian specialist, covering portfolio gems from the slopes of Etna to the valleys of the Dolomites.

7. Terrace Culture

Selected by Stamatis Iseris, La Trompette

Delectable offerings from across the Mediterranean, showcasing some of our most longstanding European partnerships, alongside new additions to the portfolio.

8. It’s My Round!

Selected by Harriet Kininmonth, Enotria&Coe

A stellar selection including the newly-crowned SWA Gastropub Wine of the Year, the Synonymous Shiraz from Chaffey Bros Wine Co.

9. Green is Good

Selected by Jon Pepper, MW

Organic, biodynamic and natural wines to tempt the ethically-minded.

10. By The Glass Heroes

Selected by Kathrine Larsen, MS

Wines sure to become stalwarts of the BTG category, at premium price points that offer businesses an excellent opportunity for capitalisation.