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I NEWS I Wines Unearthed: 33 producers from 14 different countries at Wine Paris & Vinexpo Paris 2024 Wines Unearthed was created by Ana Sofia Oliveira and Judy Kendrick in 2015 with the aim of gathering producers looking for distribution in one space so buyers know exactly where to find new talent. This year is the first time they are exhibiting at Wine Paris & Vinexpo Paris, a move very much in line with their belief that the wine business "is about personal connections." wine producers from 14 different countries (Argentina, Australia, Austria, Brazil, Chile, France, Greece, Georgia, Italy, Portugal, Scotland, South Africa, Spain and Uruguay) including a spirits producer from Scotland. There’s a brochure on the stand with details of all the producers including their production type and volumes. Whether visitors are looking for large or small wineries or organic, biodynamic or vegan friendly producers, there's something for everyone. It's a great way to find diverse producers all in one place Hall 5.1 / Stand A 077 The goal of Wines Unearthed is to help their producers understand the different markets of visitors who attend the fair as well as be part of a diverse group of quality producers. One producer on the Wines Unearthed stand, Matias Prezios from Los Cerros de San Juan in Uruguay, enthusiastically explained the importance of exhibiting at Wine Paris & Vinexpo Paris, "By exhibiting at the fair, we effectively position ourselves in a market that appreciates and seeks premium wines. Participating in Wine Paris & Vinexpo Paris allows us to gain invaluable information on the latest trends and preferences in the wine sector, especially in the premium segment. " Visitors to the Wines Unearthed stand will find 33 small-medium sized Ridley Scott hosts Mas des Infermières tasting Filmmaker Ridley Scott, owner of Mas des Infermières, was on hand to greet visitors at the tasting offered at the estate's stand on the first day of Wine Paris & Vinexpo Paris 2024. While Ridley Scott acquired the estate of about twenty hectares set in the heart of the French Luberon appellation in 1992, the renowned director said he was not overly familiar with the wine business. "I love wine, but this is the first time I've ever been to an international wine event," he admitted. "I'm impressed by how vast the industry is." of the Luberon, a terroir that combines the characteristics of the Mediterranean climate of the Rhone region with that of Haute Provence. While Ridley Scott claimed he did not have a favourite among his estate's wines, staff at the Mas des Infermières stand said that he was very fond of Ombre de Lune 2020, a cuvée made from 90% Syrah and 10% Grenache. wines, all of which boast labels imagined and designed by the film director himself. Mas des Infermières also presented its latest cuvée, Jojo, named after Ridley Scott's dog Hall 4 / Stand B 077 Mas des Infermières, located in the heart of the Luberon appellation, in the commune of Oppède, represents the typicality At the Mas des Infermières stand visitors were able to taste Ombre de Lune and were treated to a selection of the estate's other THE DAILY • WEDNESDAY 14 FEBRUARY 2024 7
