Bank of New York Mellon — Rooftop Wine Safari
- Elizabeth Hawthornthwaite
- 12 hours ago
- 1 min read
Event: Client entertaining and relationship-building
Guests: 80 Format: Wine Safari
Location: Rooftop, City of London
Last year, I hosted my largest event to date — a Wine Safari for 80 guests on the rooftop of Bank of New York Mellon.
For the first time, I wasn’t pouring solo. I was joined by two brilliant women in wine:
Corinne Seely, winemaker at Exton Park and former youngest female winemaker in Bordeaux
Kirsty Woodgate, wine expert and long-time industry colleague
Together, we led guests through a tasting journey of wines owned or made by women, from classic Margaux to standout Australian Cabernet Sauvignon. Corinne hosted the sparkling wines, Kirsty led the reds, and I introduced the whites — each wine grounded in the story of the woman behind it.
The event was elegant, professional and full of energy, with exceptional food, perfect weather and a strong sense of collaboration. More than a large-scale success, it was a personal milestone for me and a powerful example of how wine-led client events can feel meaningful, inclusive and memorable.
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