Finkus Bripp - a sommelier with a mission » Bibendum Annual Tasting 2010 http://www.wineontherocks.com/finkus a sommelier with a mission Wed, 12 May 2010 21:08:42 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 2010 Bibendum Times Yearly Tasting – WOTR films at the event http://www.wineontherocks.com/finkus/2010/02/2010-bibendum-times-yearly-tasting-wotr-films-at-the-event/ http://www.wineontherocks.com/finkus/2010/02/2010-bibendum-times-yearly-tasting-wotr-films-at-the-event/#comments Mon, 01 Feb 2010 13:10:28 +0000 Finkus http://www.wineontherocks.com/finkus/?p=483 post thumbnail

This is the first WOTR event episode and I must admit, it was a lot of fun! There’s nothing like being surrounded by 1000 FREE wines, great people and the possibility to ask whatever the hell I want! In the first BTimes episode I had the opportunity to talk to Olly Smith of BBC Saturday Kitchen and Wine Idol fame, Anestis tells us about fine wine pairings with Greek wine and Tim Hanni MW – the Swami of Umami – gives us tips on sensory perception.

WATCH IT ON WINE ON THE ROCKS!

Thanks to Bibendum for allowing me to do my thing no Q’s asked and if they’ll still let me through the doors in 2011… you get the picture.

PART 002 of the BTimes series will be out in the coming weeks. Before that I have a couple of other vids I’d like to put online – such as the Kalte Muschi tasting – don’t even ask!! Enjoy and keep on keepin’ ON!

CREDITS

Camera: Mr. EC (thanks bro – couldn’t have done it without you!!) and Finkus Bripp
Opening sequence: Finkus Bripp
Post Production: Finkus Bripp
Whatever else: Finkus Bripp

I need an assistant!

]]> http://www.wineontherocks.com/finkus/2010/02/2010-bibendum-times-yearly-tasting-wotr-films-at-the-event/feed/ 0 A GUIDE TO SURVIVING THE BIBENDUM ANNUAL TASTING http://www.wineontherocks.com/finkus/2010/01/a-guide-to-surviving-the-bibendum-annual-tasting/ http://www.wineontherocks.com/finkus/2010/01/a-guide-to-surviving-the-bibendum-annual-tasting/#comments Thu, 14 Jan 2010 09:01:28 +0000 Finkus http://www.wineontherocks.com/finkus/?p=456 post thumbnail

Being confronted with 1000 wines and an expected attendance of 4000 people, there are surely a few things to think about when it comes to attending a wine event – the BIBENDUM ANNUAL TASTING 2010 is no exception. Here are a few tips :-) Look forward to seeing you there!

BIBENDUM ANNUAL TASTING SURVIVAL GUIDE

  1. RSVP and then print off email confirmation ticket. This will help you get tasting double quick when you arrive
  2. Schedule nothing else for the 20th January 2010 – you might want to stay all day!
  3. Have the breakfast of champions that morning…tasting is tough work…
  4. Put your lucky tasting pants on…the right way round. This will really aid mobility
  5. Get involved in the educational tasting trails on the day
  6. Save some space for your lunchtime bento box (Yay!)
  7. Bring your phone, blackberry, iphone and camera….and be prepared to use them
  8. Tell us exactly what you think about the tasting, the wines, the fashion, the lack of fashion and the day in general. How? See point 7
  9. Have a blast and learn a lot
]]> http://www.wineontherocks.com/finkus/2010/01/a-guide-to-surviving-the-bibendum-annual-tasting/feed/ 0 Bibendum Annual Tasting 2010 – on JAN 20 at the Saatchi Gallery LDN http://www.wineontherocks.com/finkus/2010/01/bibendum-annual-tasting-2010-on-jan-20-at-the-saatchi-gallery-ldn/ http://www.wineontherocks.com/finkus/2010/01/bibendum-annual-tasting-2010-on-jan-20-at-the-saatchi-gallery-ldn/#comments Tue, 12 Jan 2010 09:19:14 +0000 Finkus http://www.wineontherocks.com/finkus/?p=448 post thumbnail

For those of you living in or visiting London on JAN 20, the annual Bibendum Tasting at the Saatchi Gallery is an event not to be missed. The biggest problem at such events is not which wine to taste but which wine to taste first – luxury problems I like to call them. 1000 wines, 200 producers and a fantastic location to boot.

I’ve added this event to my schedule upon hearing how well it’s put together and the Bibendum team is allowing me inside with my camera and has given me carte-blanche when it comes to doing interviews as well. Thank you Bibendum :-) See you there!

For more info, please read on (info available on the Bibendum Times website) -

Event Information

There’s nothing else like a Bibendum Annual Tasting. It’s a full frontal onslaught on all the senses and if you’ve never experienced it before then we suggest that Bibendum Times at the Saatchi Gallery is the perfect place to start.

The annual tasting features over 1,000 brilliant bottles from more than 200 winemakers, all there to share their passion with you on the day. View some of the producers already confirmed to attend or download the full list of all attending producers as a PDF. More than just a tasting, it’s a chance to join all of us at Bibendum for a massive celebration of all things wine. It’s the biggest day of our year, mainly because it’s when we get to meet all of you.

Bibendum Times is all about where we are now, where we’re going and all the fun we’re all going to have along the way. On the day you’ll have the chance to get involved in all sorts of new ways; not just through sampling some of the best wines from around the world (don’t worry, there will be no shortage of that!) but also on Facebook, Linkedin, Twitter, Flickr and YouTube, even the technophobes among you! So RSVP now and we’ll see you on the day!

When: 20th January 2010 9.30am – 7.00pm

Where:  Saatchi Gallery, Kings Road, London, SW3 4SQ

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