

The guest list at Lutyens, chosen for the exemplary standard of its food, wine, and service

Gerard Basset MS MW OBE, in characteristically jovial mood

Thomas Henriot (right), president of Champagne Henriot, who generously provided magnums of its Blanc de Blancs for the pre-dinner reception, with Philippe Marquézy, WFW’s French manager

Tim Atkin MW in animated conversation with Gerard Basset MS MW OBE and Sam Hall, WFW’s online manager

Hugh Johnson OBE, with his wife Judy and Ch’ng Poh Tiong
Christian Seely, managing director of AXA Millésimes, sharing a glass of Noval Nacional with Jason Cowley, editor of The NewStatesman

Jancis Robinson MW OBE catching up with Peter Gago, Penfolds Chief Winemaker and Hugh Johnson OBE, WFW Editorial Adviser
Photography courtesy of Jon Wyand.