Wine with Leslie: wine at Electric Picnic, and budget boxes

This will be my 15th festival working at the Theatre of Food and Drinks Theatre at the Mindfield, so I have some thoughts.
Wine with Leslie: wine at Electric Picnic, and budget boxes

Leslie Williams' wine-tasting is among the attractions at Electric Picnic.

Fri, 22 Aug, 2025 - 01:00
Leslie Williams

Electric Picnic is a week away and I have the answer to the question anyone over 25 is asking: can you get a decent glass of wine? 

This will be my 15th festival working at the Theatre of Food and Drinks Theatre at the Mindfield, so I have some thoughts.

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