2.40pm - 3.20pm
The Wines of Spain and Portugal
Hosted by Quentin Sadler
The transformation of the image and quality of Spanish wines during the last quarter of the 20th century has been truly remarkable.
During this period, a group of hard-working pioneers began to introduce and apply new wine producing techniques being used in other parts of the world. In particular, recent years have witnessed the emergence of a new generation of master winemakers who have learned to blend tradition and quality with innovation, giving rise to unique wines of unprecedented quality that enjoy unqualified success worldwide.
A similar tale can be said about Portugal, who is now producing some fantastic quality wines at an affordable price, from young modern wine-makers utilizing new world techniques.
Quentin Sadler has spent over 24 years in the wine trade. He is a regular judge at the Concours Mondial de Bruxelles wine
competition, a member of The Association of Wine Educators, a member of The Circle of Wine Writers and a Wine & Spirit
Education Trust Recommended Tutor. Spain and Portugal are Quentin's specialist wine subject, that he has spent many years researching.
As the range of wines in both these countries is vast, Quentin will select six wines that he believes to represent wines of character, quality and individuality.