Ropes & Gray — 15-Year UK Anniversary

Event: Corporate milestone celebration Guests: Senior clients and internal team Location: London

Ropes & Gray asked me to design a wine experience to mark 15 years of business in the UK, alongside the opening of new offices in Paris and Milan. This was a significant moment for the firm not just an anniversary.

From the outset, the brief was clear: the wines needed to mean something. This wasn’t about showcasing prestige for its own sake; it was about telling the firm’s story through the glass.

Elizabeth & Wine designed a tasting that mirrored the business journey:

• English sparkling wine to open the evening, reflecting the UK base

• 15-year-old Bordeaux and Brunello (2010 vintages) to mark the anniversary itself and represent the new Paris and Milan offices.

Each wine was introduced with short, accessible storytelling, linking geography, vintage and style directly back to the firm’s milestones. The result was a celebration that felt personal, intelligent and considered, rather than performative.

Outcome: A highly engaged audience, strong journalist feedback and a memorable way to mark a significant business anniversary.

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