Jean-Baptiste Thial de Bordenave has been appointed as the Ambassador of Bordeaux for the Great Wine Capitals Global Network. In this role, he will promote the network and its initiatives through his extensive professional activities in the wine industry, both locally in Bordeaux and globally.
Open wine cellars attract great interest in Switzerland
They are a fixture on every Swiss wine lover’s agenda: the open wine cellars. In May 2024, winegrowers once again welcomed guests to pour the latest wines.
Celebrating one year of Hawke’s Bay as a Great Wine Capital
On Thursday 23 May, International Chardonnay Day, raise a glass of Hawke’s Bay’s finest and join the region in celebrating the first anniversary of its Great Wine Capital status.
SAN ALBERTO MOUNTAIN LODGE: WINE TOURISM AT ITS HIGHEST
“Estancia San Alberto Mountain Lodge” is born at 2100 masl under the motto “Our Luxury is the Landscape”
House of Tequila (Pernod Ricard Group) improves its performance thanks to digital technology from Mendoza.
Digital transformation is a necessity for companies that want to compete in today’s world. This transformation covers various areas of its operations. The company Moondesk from Mendoza has developed a solution for the design of labels and packaging on a large scale that improves operational efficiency and promotes better coordination between collaborators.
Alpamanta Winery represented Mendoza in the “Cité du Vin”
The biodynamic winery Alpamanta from Mendoza was invited by the Cité du Vin to present on its eco-designed architecture perfectly integrated with the landscape. They represented Mendoza as winners of International Best Of Wine Tourism Awards 2024 in the Sustainable Practices category and Gold Winner in the Architecture category in the local contest.
Mendoza, among the best gastronomic destinations in the world according to Tripadvisor
In a recent publication aimed at those who focus their itinerary on gastronomy, Tripadvisor presented the 25 destinations that “will keep you busy (and full)” and Mendoza was among them!
Great Wine Capitals Global Network Research Grant – Year Two Now Open for Applications
Building on the success of its inaugural year, the Great Wine Capitals Global Network is excited to announce the second year of its dedicated Research Grant. This program continues to champion excellence and innovation in wine tourism by supporting impactful research in this vibrant sector. The grant underlines GWC’s commitment to fostering academic collaboration among the 12 distinguished wine capitals worldwide.
The 2nd World’s Most Admired Wine Brand 2024 is from Mendoza
Catena Zapata, from Mendoza, Argentina has been named the second World’s Most Admired Wine Brand 2024 in the 14th edition of the ranking and the Most Admired Wine Brand in South America. Catena Zapata has been for 5 consecutive years on the top three positions of this ranking.
Britney Spears chooses Norton Reserva as her favorite wine
Pop icon Britney Spears has chosen an Argentine wine from Norton, one of the leading and most established wineries in Mendoza, Argentina, as one of her favorites.
Robertson Steam Train Wine Tour in the Cape Winelands, South Africa
The New Cape Central Railway’s Robertson Wine Train offers a new delightful journey through the picturesque landscapes of the Cape Central Valley, known for its vineyards and picturesque countryside.
THE NUMBERS OF MALBEC
On the World Malbec Day 2024, the Argentinean Wine Observatory celebrates by presenting the Malbec numbers in a series of infographics.