The ever-popular Matthew Jukes masterclass, always one of the highlights of the Vineyard & Winery Show, returns for a fourth year with another great selection of wines from the Vineyard columnist and world-renowned expert. 

Matthew’s masterclass is a favourite with the whole range of show visitors, from the knowledgeable to the newbies. Matthew’s engaging style allied with years of experience in assessing great wines makes his masterclass an unmissable event, scheduled to take place this year at 1pm in the Tasting Marquee.

With many of last year’s selections having gone on to be award winners and best sellers, Matthew’s choices are not only impressive but show his amazing insight into what makes a great wine. As many will agree, the way he describes each wine makes you want to buy six on the spot. Vineyard Magazine is pleased to announce Matthew’s selection:

  • Biddenden Vineyards
    2023 Gewurztraminer
  • Vagabond Wines
    Solena Batch 003
  •  Camel Valley
    2022 Pinot Noir
  • Greyfriars / Goldenford
    2022 Chardonnay
  • Warehorne Vineyard
    2023 Oasthouse Divico
  • Great Wheatley Vineyard
    2023 House on the Hill Bacchus

All proceeds go to The Drinks Trust. Tickets cost £25 and can be ordered by going to www.vineyardshow.com as this event is extremely popular please book early.

Masterclass sponsored in 2024 by Gullands

The work Gullands undertakes for wine producers and the wider viticulture sector is led by the Commercial and Corporate team headed by Partner Catherine Lloyd and the Under Sherriff of Kent. This team has grown in recent months and offers comprehensive and expert legal advice to business owners, commercial property owners and landowners.

Gullands have extensive experience and a real understanding of the rural community in Kent and Medway and at the show will welcome the opportunity to discuss all agricultural and land related issues with farmers, fruit growers and vineyard owners.

In what for some are challenging times, they can support in discussions regarding the diversification of your business, new income streams such as Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG), Solar Farm Agreements, residential and other developments.

Gullands also advise on business structure and succession and contentious matters including disputes, Health & Safety and regulatory matters, employment and licensing.

Gullands can assist with the negotiation and preparation of all types of commercial contracts and in the acquisition and disposal of businesses and companies in the sector. Together with the Employment team, they can negotiate terms, manage the due diligence process through their data room system, draft appropriate documentation and advise throughout the process.

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