On a Monday evening in November 2021, Penfolds hosted an intimate dinner at Waddesdon Manor dinner for a selection of wine writers. The theme was ‘A Splash of Red’, and those in attendance were taken on an immersive multi-sensory journey through the life of Grange, all the while tasting vintages from across five decades.
Thursday 15th July 2021 saw the third iteration of R&R’s lockdown tastings, hosted in our very own garden (read: car park). And this time, we brought South Africa to Fulham. In the fine company of colourful exotic animals – a giraffe, a hippo, a cockerel – our clients from the Cape treated local journalists to… Continue reading South Africa in Fulham
Objective: To take a group of wine writers and influencers to Kent to experience Simpsons’ Wine Estate in a memorable way. How we did it: We worked in partnership with the recently opened, The Pig at Bridge Place, three miles from Simpsons’ Wine Estate. Offering a harvest supper and overnight stay at the luxurious… Continue reading Harvest Trip: Simpsons Wine Estate
We worked with Wines of Hungary to host Furmint February 4.0 We invited trade and consumer press, educators and influencers to come and taste over 150 Furmint wines to kick off Furmint February. Over 35 producers were in attendance all the way from Hungary, to shout about their wonderful wines. More than 20 media attended… Continue reading Furmint February 4.0
Objective: To launch the Wine Garden of England, seven Kentish winemakers joining forces to promote wine tourism in their region How we did it: R&R worked with the seven producers and local tourism body, Visit Kent, to draft a press release announcing the launch of the group and their new website. The release was sent… Continue reading The Wine Garden of England
Objective: To create an autumnal ghoulish stir for Hobgoblin, the official beer of Halloween. How we did it: Working with a leading bartender at Sager & Wilde, R&R helped curate the world’s first beer Vermouth. To mirror the goblin’s woody lair, ant-filled ice cubes were added to each resultant cocktail (Hobgoblin, Gin & Vermouth). Results:Reach… Continue reading Hobgoblin Vermouth
Objective: To demonstrate the distillery’s rural roots and infatuation with ‘grain to glass’. How we did it: R&R pre-photographed the harvesting of barley, wheat and rye, and its delivery by boat from the farm to the distillery’s doors. Media were then invited to tour the farm, chew the fresh grain, and watch the distillery’s spent… Continue reading Harvest Trip: Copper Rivet Distillery
Objective: To highlight Champagne Taittinger’s pioneering investment in UK farmland How we did it: Media were invited to a ‘secret’ press conference in Westminster Abbey where the Taittinger family’s hero, Charles de St Evremond, the first ambassador for Champagne, is buried. Iconic photography was commissioned in advance Results: Over 500 pieces of media coverage within… Continue reading Domaine Evremond, UK
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