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Discover the world’s finest winery tourism regions, the members of the Great Wine Capitals Global Network!
We share industry insights from the leading winery tourism regions around the globe and promote the most innovative wineries that welcome local and international visitors. Our annual Best Of Wine Tourism awards are recognized as benchmarks of excellence.
Whether you are looking for advice on visiting our cities and wine regions or are in the wine business, looking for expertise to develop winery tourism, our site is full of information about our destinations as well as academic and professional resources.
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Take a walk on the wine side: JAoderWEIN wine store
The Great Wine Capitals Best of Wine Tourism Award 2025 in the category “Wine Tourism Services” goes to the wine shop JAoderWEIN and its WineWalks in Mainz. The jury recognized their regional wine offerings and the unique blend of city history and portable and potable wine culture in the historic city of Mainz.
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Summer, sun and solitude: Garden sanctuaries in Rheinhessen
In this summer special, we recommend amazing places where you can feel the summer vibe in and around the vineyard.
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GWC Webinar: Entertainment-Driven Wine Tourism in the New World: Award-Winning Experiences from Australia and New Zealand
New GWC’s webinar explored how wine tourism in New World regions is being transformed through dynamic, entertainment-driven experiences. The session highlighted how top destinations in Australia and New Zealand are redefining the traditional cellar door by blending wine with culture, cuisine, and creativity.
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