The Great Wine Capitals Global Network has unveiled an exciting initiative, the GWC International Research Grant, designed to enhance excellence and innovation in wine tourism research while addressing industry needs. The project will award two grants, each worth €7,500, to applicants who present outstanding academic research with significant practical implications in the field of wine tourism in the GWC regions.
Bordeaux Fête le Vin 2023 : Enjoy, share, savour and be amazed !
The leading wine-tourism festival – Bordeaux Fête le Vin – is back from 22 to 25 June on the quays of the Garonne, with a preview in restaurants and cultural venues across the Bordeaux metropolitan area from 15 June. Hosted every year, this popular event focuses on promoting the Bordeaux destination through its wines, including organic and responsible productions, its local and artisanal products and its heritage. On the programme: wine, music, culture and sailboats!
Wine Future 2023: Addressing Challenges, Inspiring Solutions
The Wine Future event, scheduled for November 7th to 9th, 2023, promises to be an enlightening and transformative experience for wine industry professionals and enthusiasts alike. This prestigious conference, held in Coimbra, Portugal, brings together renowned experts, speakers, and influencers to explore the challenges and opportunities facing the wine industry in the modern world.
Excellent vintage for the Caves Ouvertes Vaudoises 2023
Over 80,000 visitors flocked to taste the latest vintages from the 250 winegrowers for the 13th edition of the Caves Ouvertes Vaudoises. The Office des Vins Vaudois is delighted with the success of this year’s event, with ticket sales exceeding those of pre-Covid years.
A brand-new tasting room to experience Fryer’s Cove Wines
It’s time to raise your glasses and toast to a one-of-a-kind experience along the Cape West Coast, in the Western Cape, South Africa! Fryer’s Cove has reimagined their Tasting Room into a brand-new, fresh, and contemporary space in which to enjoy your Fryer’s Cove favourites with unparalleled ocean views and warm West Coast hospitality.
Bilbao-Rioja Calls for Candidates for the 2024 Best Of Wine Tourism Awards
Great Wine Capitals Bilbao-Rioja opens the call for the next Best Of Wine Tourism Awards 2024. Applications to be received until June 15, 2023.
Hawke’s Bay Wine Region Joining GWCGN
The Hawke’s Bay wine region, supported by the twin cities of Napier and Hastings, located on the stunning east coast of New Zealand’s North Island, has recently been welcomed into the esteemed Great Wine Capitals Global Network, joining other top wine regions such as Bordeaux, Cape Town, and San Francisco-Napa Valley.
Cape Town Mayor’s Choice Wines
Cape Town is known around the globe as an iconic city to visit, but not all visitors know that Cape Town has a long history with the famous wines from South Africa.
Miam Festival in Lausanne
The cream of the crop of food stalls welcomes the participants during the weekend of Pentecost in Lausanne for the Miam Festival.
DIONISIAS WINE FAIR
On Saturday, April 29th, Mendoza had its first fair of wines produced by women. It was called ‘Dionisias Wine Fair’ and it took place in Lamadrid Estate Winery, in Luján de Cuyo. The fair showcased the wines of 25 female wine makers or wineries owned by women. It was the opportunity to taste more than 90 great labels.
Lausanne à Table
Lausanne à Table is a non-profit association that organizes nearly forty events from May to December in Lausanne. It has nearly 200 taste experts and aims to promote in all its forms and in particular local artisans and their products in the Lausanne region.
Happy Wine Flon
For two days, the winegrowers of the region will set down their suitcases and their best bottles in the heart of the capital of Vaud. The event aims to enliven the Flon district by bringing together visitors, local traders and winegrowers around the theme of wine.