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The event, WineFuture, brought together acclaimed professionals whose expertise spanned from the revolutionary wine tech companies in New Zealand to the esteemed top-recognized wineries in Argentina. Drinks+ and Wine Travel Awards were featured as official partners of Wine Future, and one of the WTA nominees had is special place at that event. Now a bit more details step by step. For three days, this event turned Portugal into a hub for wine discussions, highlighting its role in the global wine scene. Wine Future, already known for its significant impact, had its first meeting in Barcelona in 2006, focusing on climate change and wine. This 2023 gathering in Coimbra marked its fourth, memorable edition under the theme “Breaking Barriers”. The event, under the visionary leadership of Pancho Campo, the founder of the Wine Future and Green Wine Future summits, gained additional prestige with Wines of Portugal as a co-organizer. It was further elevated by the esteemed and adept leadership of its president, Frederico Falcao.

The event, WineFuture, brought together acclaimed professionals whose expertise spanned from the revolutionary wine tech companies in New Zealand to the esteemed top-recognized wineries in Argentina. Drinks+ and Wine Travel Awards were featured as official partners of Wine Future, and one of the WTA nominees had is special place at that event. Now a bit more details step by step. […]

Currently, the unique collection of gins and distillates, which are made using crystal clear water from the Morshyn springs, can be viewed and ordered on the website of Fayna Guralnya and its owner – Mr. Viktor Babiy.

TM Fayna Guralnya has six fruit distillates and five types of gin. There are also two types of whiskey (malt and bourbon) that are being prepared for release. Now Fayna Guralnya has become a nominee of the Wine Travel Awards 2023-2024 in the nomination The Visiting Card of the Country/Brand – the Visiting Card of the Country. It was presented, among other members of the WTA community, at the tasting in Krakow, which took place at ENOEXPO.

This year, the most important event in Poland, which unites the entire wine industry – the ENOEXPO exhibition, also became a nominee of the WTA`s third season in the nomination Enogastronomic Events/Magnet of the Region.

The stand of Ukrainian wines and authentic craft drinks attracted a lot of interested people and this shows that the wines and spirits of Ukraine are becoming more and more popular in the world. European importers, namely from Poland and France, are already interested in the drinks of Mr. Viktor Babiy, and a cooperation agreement has even been concluded with the French.

Fayna Guralnya presented London Dry Gin, London Lottos Blue Gin, Carpathian Gin and London Pink Gin at the Walk-Around Tasting Winery in Krakow.

In 2020, at the All-Ukrainian Independent Craft competition, Carpathian Gin received its first “Gold”. Then, in 2021, this gin was awarded “Gold” at the Ukrainian Craft Spirits competition. In the same year the entire line of Guralnya gins was awarded “Gold” at the Gin Tasting Competition Crown Peregonu. Gourmets highly appreciate London Lottos Blue Gin, which is made according to Mr. Babiy’s exclusive recipe, where eleven herbs and dried buds of the herbaceous liana Clitoria ternatea with amazing medicinal properties are used to create a bouquet of aromas.

Mr. Babiy`s drinks are now available on the Guralnya website. Here you can also read the history of Viktor Babiy`s company creation. So it all started almost 10 years ago…

Currently, the unique collection of gins and distillates, which are made using crystal clear water from the Morshyn springs, can be viewed and ordered on the website of Fayna Guralnya and its owner – Mr. Viktor Babiy. TM Fayna Guralnya has six fruit distillates and five types of gin. There are also two types of […]

This year, Drinks+ & Wine Travel Awards continues its fruitful and active cooperation with Wine Paris & Vinexpo Paris, deepening the partnership by participating in the WTA. The famous international exhibition of the wine and alcohol industry becomes a WTA nominee in the Event of the Year category, Enogastronomic Events nomination.

The leading exhibition of the wine and alcohol industry in Europe – Wine Paris & Vinexpo Paris is gaining more and more popularity among professionals every year. The organizers expect the 2024 event, which will take place from February 12 to 14 at the Porte de Versailles, to attract even more visitors and exhibitors than this year`s. The numbers speak for themselves: 3,400+ exhibiting companies and more than 40,000 professional visitors have already confirmed their participation.

Christophe Navarre, Chairman of the Board of Vinexposium

“Wine Paris & Vinexpo Paris is undeniably a highlight of the industry’s business calendar and the first major international event of the year,” said Christophe Navarre, Chairman of the Board of Vinexposium, about the exhibition. – We are looking forward to the time when a huge number of industry representatives will gather in the center of the world lifestyle capital to think together about the future of the industry and all the potential offered by the international range of products.”

Rodolphe Lameyse, CEO of Vinexposium

Underlining the importance of Wine Paris & Vinexpo Paris to the entire industry, Rodolphe Lameyse, CEO of Vinexposium comments: “The wine and spirits industry is currently at a crossroads. It will have to face numerous challenges such as climate change, changing consumer demand and geopolitical conflicts among economic and sales issues. In this environment, the entire wine and spirits sector is looking for solutions to support the necessary changes. Vinexposium plays a key role for professionals as an industry partner at the international level.”

Constantly monitoring consumer trends, which change under the influence of many factors, from personal preferences to cultural, social and economic developments, the organizers of Wine Paris & Vinexpo Paris-Vinexposium 2024 will present Be Spirits, a zone (1500 m2 with more than 140 exhibitors) dedicated to spirits, beer, cider and mixology of the future.

And now Wine Paris & Vinexpo Paris is a nominee of the Wine Travel Awards in the Event of the Year category, a new format project in the field of wine and wine tourism.

Compared to 2023, +72% of visitors and exhibitors will join the 2024 exhibition. Moldova, Tunisia, New Zealand and the Netherlands will participate for the first time, as well as Uruguay with Bodega Garzón, one of the country’s largest wineries, and Chile.

Photos: wineparis-vinexpo.com, thedrinksbusiness.com

This year, Drinks+ & Wine Travel Awards continues its fruitful and active cooperation with Wine Paris & Vinexpo Paris, deepening the partnership by participating in the WTA. The famous international exhibition of the wine and alcohol industry becomes a WTA nominee in the Event of the Year category, Enogastronomic Events nomination. The leading exhibition of […]

The Gérard Basset Foundation which supports the Wine Travel Awards in the Ambassador nomination joyfully discloses the allocation of funding for eighteen novel grants, recognizing Grantees situated in 11 distinct countries spanning 5 continents.

Established in 2021, the Foundation’s mission is to financially back educational and professional initiatives concentrating on promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion within the wine, spirits, and hospitality sectors.

Dedicated to elevating career prospects for its beneficiaries, the Foundation earmarks support for commendable programs addressing a myriad of communities, encompassing cultural and socioeconomic diversity, ethnic diversity, religious diversity, gender diversity, sexual orientation diversity, and disability diversity.

Lulie Halstead, interim CEO of the Gérard Basset Foundation, expresses her gratitude, stating, “Through our latest round of grantee funding, over 300 individuals will be empowered to advance their skills and employment opportunities.” 

The Foundation is enthusiastic about collaborating with new grantee partners, extending aid to students in Zimbabwe pursuing ASI qualifications, Latinx students undergoing a 17-week wine-focused course in the United States, South African WSET Diploma students hailing from historically marginalized communities, and diverse student populations in West Bengal, Mexico, and the Dominican Republic. Moreover, the Foundation is committed to supporting individuals with disabilities in attaining employment opportunities and qualifications in London.

Complementing its scholarship initiative, the Foundation extends annual grants to a diverse array of entities, ranging from grassroots nonprofits to globally renowned research institutions. While the Foundation’s scholarships predominantly assist those pursuing advanced qualifications, the grantee program caters to a broader spectrum of communities and individuals in the early stages of their careers.

The esteemed recipients of the latest grants include:

• The 280 Project, United States
• AHIVOY (Asociación Hispana de la Industria del Vino en Oregon y Comunidad), United States (First-time grantee)
• Be Inclusive Hospitality, United Kingdom
• Bordeaux Mentor Week, France
• Celebrare, Brazil
• Curious Vines, United Kingdom
• EduVino, Mexico and the Dominican Republic (First-time grantee, first-time supporting grantees in Mexico and the Dominican Republic)
• Hue Society, United States and South Africa
• IWEC, South Africa (First-time grantee)
• KEDGE Wine School “World Somm” course, France
• Pebbles Project, South Africa
• Pinotage Youth Development Academy (PYDA), South Africa
• Sommelier Education for Zimbabwe – in partnership with ASI (Association de la Sommellerie Internationale), the Sommeliers Academy, and the Sommeliers Association of Zimbabwe (First-ever grantee in Zimbabwe)
• Sunburst Vin, India (First-ever grantee in India)
• UC Davis “Broadening Horizons” program, United States
• Unity Works, United Kingdom (First-time grantee)
• Vinequity, Canada (First-time grantee)
• Wine & Spirit Professional Centre, Greece

Romané Basset, co-founder and trustee of the Gérard Basset Foundation, expresses delight in supporting the endeavors of their grantees worldwide. From leading research institutions to grassroots community organizers, the Foundation takes pride in allocating funding to 18 new grants, steadfast in fulfilling its mandate to foster fairness, inclusivity, and equity within the wine, spirits, and hospitality industries.

The Gérard Basset Foundation which supports the Wine Travel Awards in the Ambassador nomination joyfully discloses the allocation of funding for eighteen novel grants, recognizing Grantees situated in 11 distinct countries spanning 5 continents. Established in 2021, the Foundation’s mission is to financially back educational and professional initiatives concentrating on promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion […]

During the ENOEXPO exhibition in Krakow, a presentation of the wines of the Wine Travel Awards community members and an introduction to the peculiarities of Polish enotourism took place. WTA nominee and winner Tomasz Prange-Barczyński, a respected wine critic, writer, editor-in-chief of Ferment and judge of well-known international wine competitions presented the study Present and Future of the Polish Wine Market. The best enotourism destinations in Poland. Here are the abstracts of the report.

Influence of geographical conditions on winemaking in Poland

Poland’s climate is quite favourable for winemaking: average insolation is 1400–1900 hours, and the growing season is 180–230 days. In general, the available terroirs are as follows:

• altitude: maximum 300–400 m above sea level;
• exposure: south and south-west;
• slope: optimal 30–40%.

The soils suitable for vine cultivation are of the following variety: 

• loess (Lower Silesian, Lesser Poland, Lubelskie Voivodeship);
• volcanic (foothills of the Sudetenland, around Krakow, Podkarpacie);
• calcareous (southeast of Wrocław, north and northeast of Krakow, Sandomierz, Lubelskie Voivodeship);
• sandy (Mazovia, Greater Poland, San River Valley). 

Varieties and types of wine in Poland

The most popular white varieties are Riesling, Chardonnay, Müller-Thurgau, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Gris, Gewürztraminer, Muscat Ottonel and reds: Pinot Noir, Zweigelt, Dornfelder Blaufränkisch, Merlot, Cabernet Dorsa (Dornfelder X Blaufränkisch), as well as numerous hybrids.

In terms of wine types, Polish winemakers produce fresh young white wines and white wines for long aging, rosé, young reds, and a small number of aged wines, oranges, sparkling wines (both classics and according to the Charmat method, as well as pet-nat). By the way, according to market observers, Poland currently has ideal climatic conditions for the production of sparkling wines. Krosno Odrzańskie, which is known as the capital of sparkling wines, is considered to be the kingdom of the country’s terroirs.

Polish winemaking in numbers can be represented as follows:

• vineyards on areas of more than 760 hectares; 
• 560–580 producers;
• an average plot per farm: 1.42 hectares.

Factors that influence the Polish wine industry

Among the negative factors affecting the image of Polish wine, experts identify the following disadvantages: wine in this country is a niche product, low availability, high price, clichés and stereotypes, lack of general knowledge and wine culture, and lack of loyalty to the regional product. 

*D+: By the way, it might be interesting for Ukrainian winemakers to study the experience of their neighbours and compare it with their own, identifying their advantages and, therefore, their potential in the domestic and international markets.

On the plus side, Polish wine is trending today, it is relevant to the interests of Generation Z, it is accompanied by publications in the lifestyle press, and is constantly present in national professional/thematic publications; local winemakers have achieved the interest of distributors, restaurants, and sommeliers.

The industry is constantly fuelling interest in Polish wine on the part of global wine authorities, Masters of Wine, such as Jancis Robinson, Elizabeth Gabay, and John Salvi, and organising publications in foreign media and publications such as the Oxford Companion. In addition, the professional community organises regular press trips for foreign journalists and stimulates the interest of Polish and foreign tourists.

As for the last steps, local winemakers mainly use the following resources for promotion:

• Developing a product that is attractive to enotourists;
• Using the charms of the location;
• Creation of hotels, restaurants, or tasting rooms in viticultural areas;
• Cooperation with food producers;
• Encouraging local authorities to take care of enotourism;
• Laying out wine routes, installing road signs and banners; publishing guides, maps, and leaflets.

Most small Polish winemakers – and they make up the lion’s share of local producers – realise that wine tourism is an indispensable tool for their business, through which they can develop themselves as a brand, and most importantly, sell wine directly.

Enotourism in Poland

The most common forms of enotourism in Poland:

• Visits in the wineries;
• Wine tastings;
• Walks in the vineyards;
• Taking part in the harvest. 

In addition, the following activities can be used as an accompanying business: tasting of local products (can be produced at the winery or nearby in the same area), accommodation (hotel or bed & breakfast or camping).

*D+: This is a positive experience for Ukrainian enotourism operators to emulate (of course, when the war in Ukraine ends and tourism resumes): 50% of Polish wineries are camper-friendly.

Polish wine festivals and gastronomic events

Wine festivals and gastronomic events also play a significant role in Polish enotourism, becoming magnets for the region.

Polish wine routes include the following destinations:

• Dolnośląski Szlak Wina i Piwa (Lower Silesian Wine and Beer Trail);
• Małopolski Szlak Winny (The Małopolska Wine Trail);
• Sandomierski Szlak Winiarski (Sandomierz Wine Trail);
• Karpackie Szlak Wina (Karpackie Wine Trail);
• Jasielski Szlak Winiarski (Jasielska Wine Trail);
• Zielonogórski Szlak Wina (Zielona Góra Wine Trail);
• Szlaku Winnic Stowarzyszenia Winiarzy Małopolskiego Przełomu Wisły (Wine Route of the Association of Winemakers of the Małopolska Przełomu Wisły);
• Wielkopolskim Szlakiem Winnic (The Wielkopolska Wine Route);
• Szlaku Winnic Ziemi Łódzkiej (The Wine Trail of the Lodz Area).

Mr. Tomasz Prange-Barczynski spoke about an interesting local attraction – the only specialised train in Poland that takes guests to the International Wine Days in Jasło.

*D+:  The last time it happened on 26 August 2023, it was like this: at around 7:20 am, the train left Kraków Główny station for the wine festival. Each passenger received a welcome kit, which included a voucher for żurek, a traditional Polish soup served on rye bread and made with pork, sausage, eggs, and vegetables, wines from the 10th Polish Wine Competition in Jasło and sweets such as gingerbread and sweets. After almost three hours, the full and happy guests arrived at the platform in Jasło, from where they went on an excursion to the local museum and then to the Wine Day, where 40 wine stands from all over Poland, a regional food fair and masterclasses with tasting were waiting for them. In the evening, the train travelled in the opposite direction.

At the end of his speech, the speaker invited wine lovers and specialists to visit Polish wine roads, and all those interested in information about winemaking to visit such resources as winicjatywa.pl, @fermentwine.

The Wine Travel Awards team thanks Tomasz for participating in the presentation and invites all active and caring operators and supporters of enotourism to get acquainted with the most interesting places, wines, and events on winetravelawards.com. 

During the ENOEXPO exhibition in Krakow, a presentation of the wines of the Wine Travel Awards community members and an introduction to the peculiarities of Polish enotourism took place. WTA nominee and winner Tomasz Prange-Barczyński, a respected wine critic, writer, editor-in-chief of Ferment and judge of well-known international wine competitions presented the study Present and […]

The Wine Travel Awards’ multinational team is growing! We are very pleased to announce that Tim Hanni MW, an internationally renowned wine expert, wine industry consultant and educator from the USA, will be joining the Jury of WTA 2023-2024!

Mr. Hanni is a resident of Prescott, Arizona, and has over 50 years of experience in virtually every facet of the wine industry. He became the first American, along with Joel Butler, to earn the Master of Wine credential in 1990. Mr Hanni is a faculty member and teaches wine business course for the Napa Valley Wine Academy, Washington State University (Pullman, WA) and Linfield University (McMinnville, OR), and also consults for wineries and wine-related companies around the world.

Tim Hanni is recognized as an innovator, researcher, and even a renegade. He was dubbed “the wine anti-snob” by the Wall Street Journal for his pioneering work to eliminate wine myths and misunderstandings about wine. At the heart of this crusade is a quest to find the fundamental elements that shape our taste preferences, and to understand, embrace, and cultivate the interest of all wine consumers, not just a select few.

Tim Hanni is President and Founder of Calyber LLC, a company that has created the myVinotype.com wine preferences assessment system and provides guided selling technologies and training to wine retailers, restaurants and online wine sellers.

Wine Business Education is another business unit of Mr Hanni’s Calyber LLC. WBE offers wine business education programs, including financial planning and forecasting calculators and workbooks, for over a dozen universities and institutions, such as the Oregon Wine Board. WBE has partnered with the Napa Valley Wine Academy to provide offline and online workshop programs helping wine professionals and enthusiasts learn more about the business of wine from a supply-and-value chain perspective.

Tim Hanni is also a professionally trained chef, and the author of “Why You Like the Wines You Like; Changing the way the world thinks about wine.” This paradigm-changing book focuses on expanding wine enjoyment by understanding the factors that influence personal wine preferences.

We are happy to welcome Mr. Hanni in the Jury of Wine Travel Awards, and we are very excited with the new perspective that his participation will add to our fabulous judging committee!

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The Wine Travel Awards’ multinational team is growing! We are very pleased to announce that Tim Hanni MW, an internationally renowned wine expert, wine industry consultant and educator from the USA, will be joining the Jury of WTA 2023-2024! Mr. Hanni is a resident of Prescott, Arizona, and has over 50 years of experience in […]

The Wine Travel Awards team, which has united representatives of the wine world from all continents on its territory, is opening its third year. We are happy and proud to announce that Mr. Yang Shen, Estate Director of Cloudy Bay (one of New Zealand’s most outstanding wine companies), has joined our team as a judge.

Mr. Yang Shen was born in Chengdu, in the Chinese province of Sichuan. He fondly remembers his first wine experience – a bottle from China’s oldest winery, ChangYu. But the discovery of the wine world in its global sense happened when Yang Shen’s uncle – Michel Xu introduced his nephew to a French wine. At that moment, the future began taking shape. Yang went to France where he studied Viticulture and Enology at the Macon-Davaye Wine High School, then University de Montpellier (Enology/wine making) and Montesquieu University Bordeaux.

During his career, Mr. Yang Shen held senior positions in such global corporations as Moët Hennessy, Diageo and Chandon China.

Domaine Chandon China became a complex and unforgettable experience. No wonder! Building an oasis in the desert, starting everything from scratch is quite a challenging task. However this task was completed with 100 points, like everything that Mr. Yang undertakes. Now the production of Chandon China is increasing every year and for that, without a doubt, the credit must be given to the former Estate Director of the winery: Mr. Shen laid a solid foundation that is now bearing fruit.

In 2016, armed with experience, knowledge and fluency in three languages, Mr. Yang found himself running Cloudy Bay, the winery, which Veuve Clicquot invested in from 1990 and in 2003 became part of the LVMH family, the world leader in the luxury industry. Currently, Cloudy Bay is a shining beacon of quality and synonymous with prestige on the New Zealand wine map.

We are pleased to welcome Mr. Yang Shen on the Wine Travel Awards jury. For our young project, this is a great honor and support, as well as a wonderful prospect for expanding the geography of our community, educational horizons and professional opportunities.

Photo: Cloudy Bay

The Wine Travel Awards team, which has united representatives of the wine world from all continents on its territory, is opening its third year. We are happy and proud to announce that Mr. Yang Shen, Estate Director of Cloudy Bay (one of New Zealand’s most outstanding wine companies), has joined our team as a judge. […]

From November 8th to 10th, Krakow will be the epicenter of the Polish wine industry as it hosts the 20th-anniversary edition of ENOEXPO.

The WTA event is scheduled for November 9th, from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM in the Praga Room.

The WTA Team is delighted to extend an invitation to this significant gathering for wine professionals!

The WTA tasting is arranged in solidarity with Ukraine and the Ukrainian WTA nominees, which is a natural step given the close proximity of Poland and Ukraine, two neighboring countries that can benefit from stronger information ties.

To attend the WTA event, please, fill the registration form.

To visit ENOEXPO, please get your ticket free after registration, click to register.

It will be a pleasure to have you as our guest!

The first part of the event will be devoted to the Polish Wine Market: we are honored to welcome Tomasz Prange-Barczyński – an esteemed wine critic, editor, and writer who serves as the Editor-in-Chief of Ferment. Pismo o winie and is a distinguished judge in renowned international wine competitions. He will give a report on “The Present & Future of the Polish wine market. Best Enotouristic locations in Poland”.

The second part is going to be the Walk-Around Tasting of wines and authentic craft drinks from the WTA community members.

Shabo Family Winery – the WTA winner in the Brand – the visiting card of the country. The family business of the Iukuridze family — SHABO, is based on wine traditions that are almost 2,000 years old. The company was established in 2003 on the basis of the oldest Ukrainian wine production in the village of Shabo. Its structure includes “SHABO Wine House”, “SHABO Sparkling Wine House” and “SHABO Brandy House”.

SHABO has a unique terroir with 1,200 hectares of vineyards, most of which are European varieties from the best nurseries in Europe: Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Muscat Ottonel, Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir, Riesling Rhine, Sauvignon Blanc, Traminer Pink, Chardonnay and others. The real landmark of SHABO is the autochthonous grape variety Telti-Kuruk. While creating wine masterpieces, the company has been collaborating with world-renowned expert Stéphane Derenoncourt from France for many years.

SHABO Team is convinced that Ukrainians have the right to be proud of their country’s wine. The company’s goal is to ensure this right.

At the Walk-Around Tasting Shabo Family Winery will be represented by:

• Sparkling brut “Shabo Classic” ТМ “GRAND RESERVE”
• Still dry white “Chardonnay Grande Reserve Shabo” TM Iukuridze Family Exclusive Release
• Still dry red “Saperavi-Merlot Shabo kakhetian technology” TM Limited Edition
• Still dry red “Cabernet Grande Reserve Shabo” TM Iukuridze Family Exclusive Release

Fayna Guralnya by Viktor Babiy –in 2014, Viktor started conducting experiments and, having invented perfect formulas for his distillates, in 2019 he set up a small family distillery.

The craftsman uses only Morshyn spring water to produce high-quality alcohol. The pure and healing water of Morshyn has been famous for its properties for almost two centuries. In 1879, a source of low-mineralised water or the Mother of God spring (now source N4) was officially approved. The health resort of Morshyn also has a hundred years of fame. Another integral factor in quality success is the use of Alembic Pot Still technology. He has achieved unexpectedly good results thanks to the combination of quality materials and technology and dedication to his favourite work!

At the Walk-Around Tasting Fayna Guralnya by Viktor Babiy will be represented by:

• London Dry Gin. Technology: Maceration on the herbs after 2d distillation: juniper macerated separately from all other bouquets of herbs. The filtrated blend of herbs goes to the third distillation.
• London Lottos Blue Gin. Technology: Maceration on the herbs after 2d distillation: The filtrated blend of herbs goes to the third distillation. The anchan tea is added at the very end to gain the blue colour and the light hint of its floral notes.
• Carpathian Gin. Technology: Maceration on the herbs after 2d distillation: The filtrated blend of herbs goes to the third distillation. Dilution with Morshyn water to 40 degrees, freezing and after cold filtration. Short rest of the finished gin.
• London Pink Gin. Technology: Blend of classical gin with macerated fresh seasonal strawberries.

BIOLOGIST Craft Winery – more than 25 years in the alcoholic beverages business, more than 15 years of winemaking experience, love and passion for wine, travel to old classic and organic family wineries in Europe and America – all this contributed to Igor Petrenko’s idea of ​establishing his own winery near Kyiv.

At the Walk-Around Tasting BIOLOGIST Craft Winery will be represented by:

• Aligote 2020 (4 months in new barrels).
• Chardonnay Crisp 2021.
• Intrigue 2020 (Red dry wine. Pinot Noir, Cabernet, Merlot. 15 months in barrels).
• Natural Red Wine 2021 (Odessa Black, Merlot, Cabernet.
• Odessa Black Red Wine Alibernet 2021 (12 months in new barrels).
• Pinot Blanc Silvaner Crisp 2021.
• Rose Blend Pinot Noir/Traminer 2021.

Le Grand Noir – it all began in 2005. Three long-time lovers of French cuisine and lifestyle and especially wine – one of them our respectful WTA Judge Robert Joseph, dreamed of creating something different.

Together with a group of young vignerons in ancient Languedoc region they are making wines, that are fascinating but approachable. Every bottle of Le Grand Noir comes exclusively from the land, tended by vignerons for over 2,000 years. The Minervois region where the le Grand Noir grapes are grown has barely changed since the Romans grew vines and made wine here. They enjoyed the same scents of olive, honeysuckle, rosemary, thyme and juniper that scent the air today.

At the Walk-Around Tasting Le Grand Noir will be represented by:

• Le Grand Noir Grenach, Shiraz, Mourvedre.
• Le Grand Noir Pinot Noir.
• Le Grand Noir Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah.
• Le Grand Noir Muscat.
• Le Grand Noir Viognier.
• Le Grand Noir Chardonnay.
• Le Grand Noir Rose.

CHEERS!

From November 8th to 10th, Krakow will be the epicenter of the Polish wine industry as it hosts the 20th-anniversary edition of ENOEXPO. The WTA event is scheduled for November 9th, from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM in the Praga Room. The WTA Team is delighted to extend an invitation to this significant gathering for […]

On 1 November 2023, the new Wine Travel Awards year, one of the most promising innovative projects in the field of wine and wine tourism, will start!

If you are a winemaker or winery owner, wine critic or wine tourism specialist, and your life and career are linked to wine, this opportunity is for you! Below, we will answer the questions about the events that the Wine Travel Awards will host in 2023–2024 and the benefits for the nominees.

Early Registration for the Wine Travel Awards Benefits

But first, we would like to remind you that you have five more days to take advantage of the WTA’s early registration opportunities and get a year-long international advertising campaign for your brand. Those who register by 1 November will be able to attend the EnoExpo 2023 tasting in Krakow, Poland, which will take place on 8–10 November. For more details, please visit:

• contact@winetrawelawards.com
• +38 (067) 447 45 78 (WhatsApp | Telegram | Viber)

WTA Events 2023–2024

As a nominee for the Wine Travel Awards 2023–2024, you will have an exceptional opportunity to join the events:

• 7–9 November – Wine Future 2023 (Coimbra, Portugal)
• 8–10 November – EnoExpo 2023 (Kraków, Poland)
• 12–15 February – Paris Vinexpo 2024 (Paris, France)
• 10-12 March – ProWein 2024 (Düsseldorf, Germany)
• 14–17 April – VinItaly 2024 (Verona, Italy)
• 20–22 May – London Wine Fair 2024 (London, UK)

What Do Wine Travel Awards Nominees Receive?

Contestants who join the Wine Travel Awards as nominees receive a year-long advertising campaign and support (until November 2024 inclusive). This package includes the following offers for the nominee:

• profile on the official Wine Travel Awards website;
• publications on the Drinks+ website;
• publication of information about the nominee in the Wine Travel Awards Guide catalogue for distribution at the world’s leading wine exhibitions and WTA events (you can view the previous iteration of the Wine Travel Awards Guide 2022–2023 here);
• information support of the nominee through social networks, partner media and email newsletters (based on a database of 22 650 international subscribers involved in the wine business);
• opportunity to participate in Wine Travel Awards events throughout the year and a chance to increase the visibility of your business, brand or project, attract an active audience, new contacts and receive support from the professional community;
• thanks to the partnership with the Gérard Basset Foundation, the winner of the WTA in 2023–2024 in the Ambassador of the Year category will be awarded the Gérard Basset Ambassador of the Year Award.

Currently, the Wine Travel Awards 2022–2023 offers a nomination package that includes three categories:

• Category 1 – 380 euros;
• Category 2 – 285 euros (25% discount for the second category);
• Category 3 – 190 euros (50% discount for the third category).

!!! To become a WTA nominee and receive the nomination package, please fill out the registration form.

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The Wine Travel Awards is an annual award in the field of wine tourism, which has a special format for individual marketing and advertising campaigns for each participant in different countries.

The Wine Travel Awards have already been recognised by numerous international wine and tourism associations: Valpolicella Consortium, Asti DOCG Consortium, Austrian Wine (Austrian Wine Marketing Board), Wines of Hungary, Wines of Moldova, Vine & Wine Foundation Of Armenia, National Inbound & Domestic Tourism Association of Moldova (ANTRIM), Tourism Committee of Armenia (Ministry of Economy of the Republic of Armenia), etc.

On 1 November 2023, the new Wine Travel Awards year, one of the most promising innovative projects in the field of wine and wine tourism, will start! If you are a winemaker or winery owner, wine critic or wine tourism specialist, and your life and career are linked to wine, this opportunity is for you! […]

On November 8-10, Krakow will host the most important event in Poland that unites the entire wine industry – the 20th anniversary edition of ENOEXPO. The WTA event will take place on November 9 from 15:00 to 17:00 at Praga Room.

This year, ENOEXPO becomes «The fair-partner of Wine Travel Awards» and a nominee of the third season of the WTA, as Enogastronomic Events/Magnet of the Region.

Please, fill the registration form  to the event “The Present & Future of the Polish wine market. Best Enotouristic locations in Poland” and a Walk-Around Tasting of wines and authentic craft drinks from the WTA community members.

As a main part of the WTA presentation, the floor will be given to Tomasz Prange-Barczyński – an authoritative wine critic, editor and writer, Editor-in-Chief of Ferment. Pismo o winie, a judge in famous international wine competitions. He is a public voting winner of the Wine Travel Awards 2022-2023 in the category of Wine & Food Influencer/ Expert opinion.

Who is a modern consumers of Poland for domestic and international wines and what are the consumer preferences now and what are the trends in the Polish consumer market.  How to successfully sell wine and spirits in Poland, how to promote and improve the wine tourism sector.

The presentation will follow by the walk-around tasting of the best samples of wine & spirits from the WTA community members.

The Wine Travel Awards (WTA) was launched in 2021 by Drinks+ Communication Media Group – one of the oldest wine media groups in East Europe.

WTA is an innovative annual global project  in the field of wine & spirits tourism with a new and inclusive format. The WTA aren’t just a rating, but a unified marketing and advertising campaign with hybrid concept – online activities and offline events in different countries.

In the spotlight of the WTA, there are wineries and distilleries, wine routes and regions, wine educators, influencers, bloggers, wine guides, ambassadors of wines and wine regions, travel operators and wine events.

We are delighted to welcome the ENOEXPO as the WTA nominee in the Enogastronomic events nomination for the third edition 2023-2024.

Join us at the WTA presentation as well as at the WTA new season!

To participate in the WTA project, register here.

On November 8-10, Krakow will host the most important event in Poland that unites the entire wine industry – the 20th anniversary edition of ENOEXPO. The WTA event will take place on November 9 from 15:00 to 17:00 at Praga Room. This year, ENOEXPO becomes «The fair-partner of Wine Travel Awards» and a nominee of the third season […]