Decanter Man of the Year 2015 dinner

The tables are set ahead of the Decanter Man of the Year 2015 dinner at the Beaumont Hotel in Mayfair, London. Family and friends of Alvaro Palacios arrive for the dinner and presentation. Something to whet the appetite... Alvaro Palacios enjoys some time with his nephew, Ricardo Perez. Alvaro Palacios and his wife. Decanter World Wine Awards co-Chair for Spain, Sarah Jane Evans MW (centre), attended the dinner ahead of her appearance on the Priorat Masterclass panel at the Decanter Mediterranean Encounter a few days later. On the left is winemaker Rafael Palacios, brother of Alvaro, with his mother on the right. Serena Sutcliffe, head of Sotheby's international wine department, was among the guests. Decanter publishing director Sarah Kemp addresses the room as Alvaro Palacios looks on. Decanter content director John Stimpfig hands Alvaro Palacios the Man of the Year trophy. All smiles as Alvaro Palacios receives his award. Decanter publishing director Sarah Kemp unveiled a framed mock-up of a Decanter magazine cover page, created for the dinner. Wines served during the dinner included a selection of Palacios creations. Guests are in high spirits as Alvaro Palacios gives a speech ahead of the meal. Dinner is served at the Beaumont Hotel The full list of wines served at the dinner was: Placet Valtomelloso 2012, Palacios Remondo from Rioja; La Faraona 2010, Descendientes de J. Palcios â Bierzo; LâErmita 2010, Alvaro Palacios â Priorat; Dessert was with a 100 year old Solera Moscatel Toneles, Valdespino from Alvaro Palaciosâ private cellar. Alvaro Palacios deep in conversation with Decanter's content director, John Stimpfig Peter Sisseck (left) said during the dinner that Alvaro Palacios was 'the greatest winemaker in Spain'. He thanked Decanter for giving Palacios the award. 'You have re-energised our industry,' he said

Decanter Man of the Year 2015 dinner

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