From established names who have led and continue to lead the field of wine tourism to the younger generation experimenting with new technology and labels, Bordeaux has no shortage of trail blazers across wine making, sustainability, tourism and innovation. Here are a few worth following
Trio named for Hawke’s Bay Great Wine Capitals Knowledge Exchange
Three up-and-coming members of the and New Zealand wine industry have become the first recipients of the Great Wine Capitals Knowledge Exchange grants. The trio will travel to the Great Wine Capital of Adelaide, South Australia to discover more about sustainable practices that can both assist their own operations and the Hawke’s Bay wine industry as a whole.
Quinta Do Bomfim: Hospitality and Heritage Blend in Award-Winning Wine Tourism
Amidst the rolling hills and verdant vineyards of the Douro Valley, Quinta do Bomfim has emerged as a shining star of sustainable and captivating wine tourism. This historic estate, recently awarded the Global Winner for Porto in the 20th edition of the Best Of Wine Tourism Awards 2024, offers an experience that transcends mere wine tastings and delves into the heart of Portuguese culture and heritage.
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.
Carlos Estecha, Rioja’s Romantic Winemaker
La Romántica Compañía de Vinos (the Romantic Company of Wines) is an apt description. Carlos Estecha’s wine love story leans toward romanticism, in contrast to the stark reality of the wine business today.
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!
Swiss winegrowers who will make a name for themselves
Viticulture has a centuries-old tradition in Switzerland. However, new ideas and production methods are always in demand to ensure that the wines reflect the spirit of the times.
Rodrigo Serrano: “Organic wine is not a trend but a reality and the future of the Argentine viticulture”
Malbec, Argentina’s flagship variety and national drink, is a sustainable option that suits new consumption trends. This is possible thanks to the commitment assumed by Argentina to preserve the environment and generate positive impacts on societies and economies, always with a view to a better, more conscious, more empathetic and more humane future. Day after day, Argentine Malbec raises the flag of this triple positive impact and becomes a true agent of change, thus leading the entire Argentine Wine industry. In this sense, we interviewed the young winemaker Rodrigo Serrano, a trailblazer and an undisputed reference of the organic viticulture in Mendoza.
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.
Yangarra Estate Vineyard – McLaren Vale
Yangarra Estate’s new cellar door, opened in May 2023, is designed to link visitors with its picturesque vineyards and nearby winery.
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.