Toast to Elegance: London Wine Fair 2024 Showcases the Finest in Vinicultural Excellence

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Toast to Elegance: London Wine Fair 2024 Showcases the Finest in Vinicultural Excellence

The London Wine Fair 2024 will take place from 20th to 22th May at Olympia London. It is the UK’s biggest and most loved wine trade fair, connecting over 10,000 drinks industry professionals. Last year, London Wine Fair, the official exhibition partner of Drinks+ and Wine Travel Awards, brought together more than 400 exhibitors and over 10,000 visitors. The WTA Awards Ceremony was held for the second time at London Wine Fair 2023.

Scheduled to take place at Olympia from May 20th to 22nd, the 2024 edition builds upon the success of the 2023 show, which boasted over 400 exhibitors and welcomed more than 10,000 visitors. There is a packed schedule of masterclasses, tastings, and impactful industry sessions. All visitors and exhibitors get access to a digital networking and show planner platform.

London Wine Fair

Remarkably, the LWF reported the highest number of on-site re-bookings during a show since at least 2017, with prominent UK agents, including Hatch Mansfield, Enotria&Coe, ABS Wine Agencies, Felix Solis, Friarwood Fine Wines, EWGA, Ellis Wines, and Richmond Wine Agencies, already confirming their return for the upcoming year.

London Wine Fair

What to Expect in 2024?

The 2024 show sees the return of key industry players after several years. Mentzendorff has already confirmed participation, with other major names expected to commit in the coming days and weeks. The increased focus on fine wine exhibitors is highlighted by a new feature, “The Judgement of London,” paying homage to the historic 1976 Judgement of Paris. This event will witness blind tastings of top Bordeaux estates against their New World counterparts on the first day of The Fair, co-curated by Ronan Sayburn MS, CEO at The Court of Master Sommeliers Europe, and accessible by invitation only.

Following a challenging two years, the success of the 2023 London Wine Fair positions the event for an unmissable 2024 showcase. The Net Promoter Score for the 2023 fair, a measure of brand success criteria, was an exceptional 23.7, surpassing the industry average of four. This score, 22 points higher than in 2022, provides a significant endorsement for the recent show and signals anticipated growth and success for future events.

London Wine Fair

The survey also highlighted the high-quality visitor audience, with those holding direct buying power increasing to 43% from 36% in 2022. The most represented job title was “director,” accounting for just under 10% of the audience. Investments made to attract the on-trade, especially after a turbulent three years in this sector, paid off, with “sommelier” being the second-highest recorded job title, and 34% of the total visitor audience representing the on-trade.

Hannah Tovey, Head of the Fair, expressed her excitement, stating, “We are absolutely delighted to welcome back so many of the UK’s leading players so early in the planning for 2024. It is particularly gratifying that some are returning after a significant break, a ringing endorsement not only for the importance of the London Wine Fair but also for trading conditions in the UK. We are looking forward to announcing several new initiatives and groundbreaking content alongside our exhibitor news and content over the coming months.”

The London Wine Fair features nine unique areas each focusing on different aspects of wine, drinks, and the alcohol industry, providing a comprehensive experience for visitors.

London Wine Fair

London Wine Fair Areas

The London Wine Fair has nine distinct areas covering different themes related to wine, spirits, beer, cider, and the alcohol industry.

Drinks Britannia showcases the best British-made alcoholic drinks.
The Education Zone helps visitors develop their knowledge about alcoholic drinks.
Esoterica features exclusive and rare wines from specialist importers.
The Discovery Zone showcases the latest innovations in wine tech, sustainability, and startups.
Masterclasses offer guided tastings of wines from top regions by experts.
The Trading Floor allows visitors to stock up on wines for retail and restaurants.
Industry Briefings deliver insights on key industry topics by experts.
Walk-Up Tastings allow sampling wines from around the world.
Wines Unearthed features never-before-imported wines to the UK.
The Mindful Drinking Experience covers low and no alcohol trends.
Other features include the Wine Buyers Awards, spirits/beer discovery, Judgement of London wine tasting, and talks at the Centre Stage.

Visit the website to find out more details.

The London Wine Fair 2024 will take place from 20th to 22th May at Olympia London. It is the UK’s biggest and most loved wine trade fair, connecting over 10,000 drinks industry professionals. Last year, London Wine Fair, the official exhibition partner of Drinks+ and Wine Travel Awards, brought together more than 400 exhibitors and over 10,000 […]

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V d’Or laureate, Bernard Magrez Group, will participate in Wine Paris & Vinexpo Paris-2024

Among the participants of Wine Paris & Vinexpo Paris-2024 are such giants of the world wine industry as the Bernard Magrez Group, which includes real stars: Château Pape Clément (Grand Cru Classé of Graves), Château La Tour Carnet (Grand Cru Classé, Haut-Médoc), Château Fombrauge (Grand Cru Classé of Saint-Émilion), Clos Haut-Peyraguey (Premier Grand Cru Classé of Sauternes) and dozens more outstanding wineries from different countries of the world. All these incredible wines will be waiting for guests at the stand of Bernard Magrez Group (Hall 4 – D133).

Visitors to the stand may be lucky enough to meet the Maestro himself – Monsieur Bernard Magrez, the most creative and prominent figure in the modern wine world. Bernard Magre became famous not only for the high quality of his wines, but also for his patronage of artistic projects and outstanding start-ups.

Bernard Magrez Group

This year Bernard Magrez Start-Up Win was nominated for the V d’Or, Vinexposium’s Business Awards, in the “Best Transmission Initiatives” category. The award will be presented at a festive ceremony on February 11, during La Nuit des V d’Or, on the eve of Wine Paris & Vinexpo Paris. The V d’Or award recognizes outstanding performance and sustainability achievements by industry representatives.

Bernard Magrez Group

Rodolphe Lameyse, CEO of Vinexposium, commented on the event’s mission: “The V d’Or award is a firm expression of our commitment to a sustainable and responsible wine industry, a symbol of excellence and the preservation of our terroir for future generations.”

“The wine world is full of strong personalities who constantly reveal themselves through ambitious initiatives and projects. We established the V d’Or to reward their energy and enthusiasm,” explains Michel Chapoutier, chairman of the V d’Or committee.

The Wine Travel Awards team congratulates the winner and is proud to emphasize that it feels this pleasant event as a personal holiday. In 2023, WTA was selected out of 2,000 startups to be a member of the Bernard Magrez Start-Up Win Incubator and we are now part of an active environment that supports valuable ideas and projects that contribute to the development of the wine industry and wine tourism.

Photos: facebook.com/Bernard.Magrez.Vignobles.Proprietaire

From February 12, 2024, the leading European exhibition – Wine Paris & Vinexpo Paris – will start in Paris, where it will gather under its roof 4,026 exhibitors and 40,000 specialist visitors from all over the world. Among the participants of Wine Paris & Vinexpo Paris-2024 are such giants of the world wine industry as […]

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Cheers to Excellence: Unveiling the Finest Wines Showcased at VINITALY 2024

This year, traditionally, Drinks+ Communication Media Group is participating in the VINITALY exhibition as an information partner and will present its magazine and the Wine Travel Awards Guide — a printed and digital catalogue, a true navigator in the world of wine, a collection of exciting experiences and a gallery of personalities in the wine tourism industry.

For many years, VINITALY with its rich program has been a global reference point for the wine sector. Every year, the trade fair attracts around 4,000 exhibitors and more than 150,000 visitors from 120 countries.

This year the event will take place on April 14-17.

The 27th VINITALY International Academy (VIA) edition supported by the Italian Trade Agency, will be held in two modules: first, online theoretical lectures, with access to the study platform available upon acceptance of the application and completion of the registration; second, in-person for the tasting and Q&A sessions. The focus of the course are the native Italian grapes: students will have the opportunity to virtually explore Italy, region by region, in an immersive experience in Italian wines creating connections with traditional food and local culture.

VINITALY

VINITALY has a varied schedule that includes hundreds of special shows, like for example conferences and many expert-led forums. There will also be a lot of networking platforms and live demonstrations. In addition, 9 main exhibition areas will be thoroughly showcased in the course of the event:

International Wine Hall
VINITALY Bio
VINITALY Design
Mixology
26° VINITALY design international packaging competition
EnoliTech
International Delegates

This huge international event opens great opportunities for three key players on the wine market: exhibitors, buyers and wine lovers.

VINITALY

Exhibiting at VINITALY means your products are in the international spotlight. In 2024, over 400 Italian wine producers such as Marchesi Antinori, Abbazia di Novacella, Ca’ del Bosco, and Allegrini will be showcased: Companies from major Italian wine regions like Piedmont, Tuscany, Veneto will be featured, international wine companies from South Africa, Belgium, and more will also attend. Products presented range from bottle wines, sparkling wines, spirits, accessories, and more. The event connects Italian producers with international buyers and professionals. Networking facilitates export and distribution of Italian wines globally.

Networking will be especially interesting for buyers, too.

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For wine lovers, there is very bright and special program that include:

Piazza dei signori

In the shadow of Dante, the Loggia di Fra’ Giocondo will host “Grande Enoteca – The Great Wine Point” as the beating heart of Vinitaly and the City. All enthusiasts will be able to taste the most representative expressions of Italian wines and the variety of Italian terroirs: with sparkling, white, red and rosé wines. The Loggia stage will host numerous meetings ranging from art to culture, music and wine. Mixology trends will come to life in the Loggia Antica, with today’s top bartenders ready to help you discover the universe of cocktails and new trends for every mood and occasion.

The center of Piazza dei Signori will be home to a Lounge for visitors to VINITALY and the City: a venue of experience combining art and wine, tasted immersed in the history of the ancient city surrounded by the evocative architecture of what was once the Court of the Scaliger Lords.

VINITALY

Torre dei Lamberti

VINITALY and the City also offers a toast in the highest lounge in Verona — the panoramic terrace of the Torre dei Lamberti (84 meters high). A magical, exciting setting with a postcard view.

Cortile Mercato Vecchio

The evocative setting of Cortile Mercato Vecchio hosts a tasting journey of discovery involving new wines and territories. The Lounge in the center of the square will host the Vinitaly and the City Wine Talks conducted by Sissi Baratella, an oenologist, wine writer and communicator in the world of wine. She will involve audiences in an exciting story that also involves wine-makers.

VINITALY

Cortile del Tribunale

Wines and excellent food will be in the forefront of this square. It will also be possible to access the stunning Lounge of Frescoes: with a photographic exhibition about the restoration of Palazzo del Capitanio and the DJ console to recreate the perfect atmosphere.

You can find more information going to the website.

This year, traditionally, Drinks+ Communication Media Group is participating in the VINITALY exhibition as an information partner and will present its magazine and the Wine Travel Awards Guide — a printed and digital catalogue, a true navigator in the world of wine, a collection of exciting experiences and a gallery of personalities in the wine tourism industry. For many […]

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Expect An Impressive On! Wine Paris & Vinexpo Paris 2024 Will Come Soon

In 2024, Drinks+ & Wine Travel Awards continues its fruitful and active cooperation with Wine Paris & Vinexpo Paris. This partnership is deepening as Wine Paris & Vinexpo Paris is a Wine Travel Awards nominee in the Enogastronomic Events / Event of the Year category.

From 12 to 14 February 2024, Paris Expo Porte de Versailles will be the stage for Vinexposium’s flagship exhibition that mirrors the political and economic trends within the wine and spirits industry – Wine Paris & Vinexpo Paris. The event will gather 4,026 exhibitors, welcome 40,000 trade visitors from across the globe and host an extensive programme of 122 conferences, debates, panel discussions and masterclasses.

Wine Paris & Vinexpo Paris

For three days, Wine Paris & Vinexpo Paris’ boundless energy promises to scale new heights. The ON! programme, which has been broadened to get conversations going and fuel reflection within the industry, will be at the very core of this buzz. Details of the 122 sessions available at the exhibition can now be viewed online.

For the fifth time, Europe’s leading trade fair will become one of the most important events in the industry’s business calendar and the first major international event of the year. In 2023, the event was attended by more than 36,000 visitors from all continents from 42 countries. Looking to the future, the organizers predict an expansion of horizons, namely +72% of visitors compared to 2023.

Wine Paris & Vinexpo Paris

Wine Paris & Vinexpo Paris Events

With its sights set squarely on the trends and movements that drive the wine and spirits industry, the ON! programme will be curated by international experts. Drawing on extensive, long-standing knowledge of the sector, their mission will be to decipher and deliver information on innovative projects that help understand markets and their development.

The exhibition will feature numerous special events, such as tasting areas, forums, and conferences.

A taste for discovery

The ON! will provide an enhanced programme of world-class tastings and masterclasses offering a taste of the quintessential features of regions, appellations, products, brands and wineries from around the world, or alternatively fulfilling a desire for discovery:

Masterclasses featuring regions such as Alsace, Bourgogne, Champagne, Languedoc, Beaujolais, Cognac, Auvergne, Bordeaux, the Loire, and the Rhone Valley, alongside Friuli, Tuscany, Vinho Verde and the State of Virginia, or grape varieties such as Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, or Grüner Veltliner; or a specific terroir, like vineyard sites for volcanic wines, CentreLoire or Cognac.
Masterclasses focusing on Italian wines – Prosecco, Chianti and Pinot Grigio – or iconic Australian wines by Penfolds or from Coonawarra, the finest Cabernets from the Napa Valley, enterprising wines from New York or wines from the ancient vineyards of Türkiye, ranging from the great classics to new styles of wine.
A series of conferences hosted by the California Wine Institute, New York Wines and Oregon Wine.
The Vinexpo Challenge, the traditional blind tasting challenge organized by the International Sommelier Association (ASI) and Vinexposium, hosted by Raimonds Tomsons (Latvia), 2023 Best Sommelier of the World, and Valeria Gamper (Argentina), 2022 Best Sommelier of the Americas.

The growth of no/low drinks

Salient trends to watch out for this year at Wine Paris & Vinexpo Paris include the no/low category which will be the topic of conferences and masterclasses, among them:

Can sobriety become jolly? by Antoine Besse and Caroline Noirbuisson.
How to implement an inclusive choice of no/low drinks by Jérôme Cuny and Christine Parkinson.
The taste of the future: alcohol-free Grands Crus? – a masterclass exploring the future of superpremium alcohol-free wine, hosted by Rodolphe Frerejean-Taittinger, CEO of French Bloom.
Secrets of a Sobrelier: alcohol-free craft drinks with Benoit d’Onofrio.
The Battle of the Sommeliers will address The role of alcohol-free drinks, by Marc Almert, 2019 Best Sommelier of the World.
Chef Sommelier at Baur au Lac (Zurich) with Dominique Laporte, 2004 Best Sommelier of France and leading critic Robert Joseph.

Robert Joseph also is a member of the WTA Jury in 2024.

Sustainability, from the vineyard to the packaging

Sustainability has become a major challenge for the beverage alcohol industry and will be a part of the ON! programme with:

A Vinexposium panel discussion addressing ways of raising awareness about sustainability.
Conferences featuring biodynamics, a vector of excellence and winegrowing of the future, coinciding with the 100th anniversary of biodynamics, hosted by Gérard Bertrand; the impact of a changing climate on terroir-driven wines, with François Gilbert.
Masterclasses, including Sustainable tasting: exploring climate solutions, with Marta Mendoca for the Porto Protocol and Jamie Goode.
Tastings by a number of wineries and regions revolving around research into the contribution of stems in winemaking, a versatile response to climate issues, hosted by Jérémy Cukierman and Frédéric Massie.

Industry developments

With many conferences, panel discussions and debates on the future of wines internationally:

The conference Wine by colors: what are the global trends? on changing consumer and production patterns will be presented by John Barker, director of the International Vine & Wine Organisation (OIV) and Giorgio Delgrosso.
Who will win in tomorrow’s global wine market? hosted by the Hopscotch Sopexa agency will reveal the findings of the 10th Wine Trade Monitor, its forward-looking research conducted in 2023 in 9 key markets.
Looking for opportunities to win in challenging times, a conference hosted by the IWSR which will examine the impact of the economic landscape on the global beverage alcohol market.
Taste shift: 2024 prospects for French consumers, hosted by Bernard Burtschy, Julia Markowski and Sarah Multigner.
Doing business within the context of Brexit in 2024. Faced with the challenges thrown up by new laws that aim to change the very definition of wine, should wine producers continue to invest time and effort in the United Kingdom? with Miles Beale (WSTA), Justin Liddle, Nadine Maccallion, Chuck Cramer and Andrew Catchpole.

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Innovation

This topic will bring together experts in technology, research and trend analysis, digital communications and e-commerce. The WineTech Perspectives, an area dedicated to industry innovation and digitalisation created in conjunction with the Wine Tech and Vinocamp, will host a series of 26 hard hitting presentations in dynamic, participatory formats on the following 3 themes:

Tech for Good/Sustainable, featuring a panel discussion on Re-use: is the wine industry ready to take the leap? and a keynote interview with Laurent David, chairman of LWT.
Data, A.I. and Web 3.0 will be addressed at a panel discussion on Wine labels: different perspectives on innovation and regulations and a keynote interview with Heini Zachariensen, Vivino CEO.
Consumption & Retail, with a panel discussion on sharing the culture of wine: the potential for new communication formats, with Marion Château, Sylvain Dadé, Diane Souquière, Gilles Raison and a keynote interview of Michel Chapoutier.

The exhibition will end with an after-show cocktail party Rhone in white.

Check the website to find out more information.

In 2024, Drinks+ & Wine Travel Awards continues its fruitful and active cooperation with Wine Paris & Vinexpo Paris. This partnership is deepening as Wine Paris & Vinexpo Paris is a Wine Travel Awards nominee in the Enogastronomic Events / Event of the Year category. From 12 to 14 February 2024, Paris Expo Porte de Versailles will be the stage for […]

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The Wine Travel Awards Guide 2022-2023 – Traveling Around the World

Good news from the Wine Travel Awards team: starting this year, the advertising campaign for the award nominees will last at least a year and a half instead of a year and a half as it used to be before.

This happened due to the improvement of the award algorithm: now the catalog of nominees – The Wine Travel Awards Guide – will be released at the beginning of the year following the award year and distributed at the world’s leading wine exhibitions until June. This adds six months of active marketing for each new participant – so we invite you to join us: there are 27 days left until the application deadline.

So, in line with these changes, The Wine Travel Awards Guide 2022-2023, a unique printed and digital catalog uniting WTA community members of the second awards season, has recently been published. The WTA Guide is a true navigator of exciting experiences and personalities in the world of wine and wine tourism for professionals and wine lovers.

This edition on around 250 pages will be distributed throughout 2024 at major wine fairs and events globally, including Wine Paris-Vinexpo Paris 2024, ProWine 2024, Vinitaly 2024, London Wine Fair 2024, as well as fairs and events in Georgia, Poland, Baltic countries, Ukraine, etc. The WTA Guide is a strong introduction to the target audiences of the most powerful world’s exhibitions where participants will get a printed copy of the Guide.

Wine Travel Awards Guide 2022-2023

Visitors to ProWein will also be able to scan a QR-code from the posters which will lead to the digital WTA Guide. The digital version will be available on the WTA, Drinks+, ProWine and Wine Paris-Vinexpo Paris websites. Additionally, the WTA Guide will feature in email marketing campaigns to our database of 22,650 international wine and tourism professionals and operators to enhance global awareness and attract new partners, distributors, and consumers.

Robert Joseph

Robert Joseph

The sponsor of this informative publication is Consorzio dell’Asti DOCG. In this issue, you will learn what Robert Joseph’s assessment of local wines, including the world’s first sparkling quevrey, was during his visit to Shumi Winery (Georgia).

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Where to Go to Taste Real American Beef in Georgia, Kazakhstan, Ukraine and Uzbekistan… How Chris Yorke, CEO of Austrian Wine, evaluates such an outstanding wine event as The VieVinum… What corners of France and what ways privileged tourists of the premium Wine Paths agency get to… What plans Nicolas Clerc MS — President of the United Kingdom Sommelier Academy has as an ambassador… What Winalist proposes to visitors today… Or what modern cocktails based on wine are recommended by Giorgio Facchinetti, Ambassador of Consortium of Asti Spumante and Moscato d’Asti DOCG… And many, many other things that boggle the imagination and call every oenotourist to travel.

Nicolas Clerc

Nicolas Clerc

Anyone who does not rely on chance and would like to receive a guaranteed copy of The Wine Travel Awards Guide 2022–2023, we invite you to fill out an application for the Guide, paying only for delivery.

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For collaborations and partnerships, please contact: partnership@winetravelawards.com or +38 067 447 45 78 (WhatsApp).

Good news from the Wine Travel Awards team: starting this year, the advertising campaign for the award nominees will last at least a year and a half instead of a year and a half as it used to be before. This happened due to the improvement of the award algorithm: now the catalog of nominees – The […]

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Wine and art: the WATAGA brand engaging Ukrainian artists in collaboration

Winemaking is an integral part of national culture and heritage, and therefore an important element of cultural diplomacy. With this in mind, several leading Ukrainian wineries have united their efforts under the new WATAGA brand, aiming to promote Ukrainian wine culture both locally and internationally.

Kyiv — Las Vegas
29.01.24-01.02.24.

The name of the brand symbolizes the association of active, strong, positively charged people doing a common thing. Its creation at first had an exclusively pragmatic purpose — it was necessary to present Ukrainian wines at the large international wine event Access LIVE 2024 taking place in Las Vegas, USA, on 29.01-01.02.24.

WATAGA

It‘s common knowledge, however, that nothing will stop the idea when it‘s due time for it to be implemented. The creative process behind the new WATAGA brand gave impetus to the emergence of a real artistic collaboration, which is a reflection of social and cultural processes in Ukrainian society during the war.

WATAGA

Modern Ukrainian artists and designers were engaged in the development of the concept and labels of the wines included in the new brand.”The idea of uniting Ukrainian artists and Ukrainian winemakers to popularize our culture in the USA turned out to be extremely powerful and resonant,” says Oksana Buyachok, the owner of the Ternopil-based winery Father’s Wine and the ideologist of the project. — In the process of developing the concept for our new brand, we decided that it would be cool to introduce Americans not only to Ukrainian wine, but also to our young and prominent artists who create their artworks during the war while being actively engaged in volunteering, giving their earnings to support the Ukrainian army. This project is a sign of gratitude to them for their effort and talent, and a commemoration of the historical moment when all Ukrainians are doing their best to bring the day of our Victory closer.”

The following wineries joined the WATAGA brand:

Father’s Wine (Ternopil region)
Chateau Pinot (Odesa region)
Big Wines (Kyiv region)
Kolonist Winery (Odesa region)
Villa Tinta (Odesa region)
Medovy spas mead factory (Kyiv region).

More details about collaboration products and artists:

Father’s wine red blend 2022

The label of this wine shows an image of an open book with an excerpt from Serhii Zhadan’s poignantly romantic poem “Some are better at consonants”, a poem about a woman, eternal wisdom, eternal pain, eternal love. “When she said the word love, I could see blood on her teeth.”

Father’s wine

Serhii Zhadan is a real hero of modern Ukrainian literature, an outstanding poet and prose writer, translator, musician and frontman of the band “Zhadan and the Dogs”, a public activist. He grew up in Luhansk region, and currently lives in Kharkiv. Zhadan’s literary works have won numerous national and international awards and have been translated into more than twenty languages.

Father’s wine white blend 2022

On the label there is a picture illustrating a frame from the video of the popular Ternopil music band Kozak System for their song called “Ukrainian sun”. For two years, millions of Ukrainians have been watching their sunrises and sunsets through the window panes sealed with construction tape, to keep them from falling out during missile attacks. This is a terrible sign of a terrible war, as well as a symbol of the unbreakable Ukrainian spirit.

Father’s wine білий бленд 2022

The band Kozak System was created in 2012 by several musicians who previously played with another popular Ukrainian band named Haydamaky. The leader of the band is Ternopil musician and vocalist Ivan Lenyo. During the two years of the full-scale aggression in Ukraine, Kozak System organized more than 150 charity concerts, the proceeds of which went to support the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

Chateau Pinot Pinot Blanc 2023

On the label, the idea of which was proposed by the Ukrainian writer Andrii Lyubka, there is a fragment of the map of Ukraine drawn by the French cartographer, Guillaume Le Vasseur de Beauplan. From the first days of the Great War, Andriy Lyubka has been looking for used vehicles to purchase and transporting them to Ukraine, for the Ukrainian army units in the Eastern Front. This period of his life is closely associated with maps and roads. The writer believes that, symbolically, wine also walks its path.

Chateau Pinot

Andriy Lyubka is a novelist, poet, translator and essayist, a member of the Taras Shevchenko National Prize of Ukraine committee. Since February 2022, he has been a volunteer, actively supporting the Armed Forces of Ukraine. During the entire war, he has provided the Armed Forces with about 200 pieces of equipment. For his input, Andriy Lyubka was awarded medals by the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and the Minister of Defense of Ukraine.

Big Wines Big Art Ivan Marchuk Odesa Black

The label shows the fragment of “Awakening“, a painting by an outstanding Ukrainian artist, Ivan Marchuk. The painting was created 30 years ago, but it is extremely relevant today. Marchuk is the author of a special technique, “Plontanism”, in which thin intertwined lines merge into an image, have a dense texture and consist of web-like layers of paint. “Awakening” was also created in this technique.

Big Wines

Ivan Marchuk is well-known not only in Ukraine, but also abroad. In 2006, the International Academy of Contemporary Art in Rome admitted Ivan Marchuk to the “Golden Guild” and elected him an honorary member of the academic council. This was the first time a Ukrainian artist was recognized by an institution of such a high level. In October 2007, he was included in the “100 geniuses of our time” rating compiled by the British newspaper Daily Telegraph.

Kolonist Winery Cabernet Sauvignon

The label was created by the talented Ukrainian graphic artist, famous poster artist Nikita Titov. According to the author, wine is a romantic and bright accent in the modern world, which has recently turned black and white.

Kolonist Winery

Each poster created by Nikita Titov is a reflection on an acute topic. The author’s heart and mind are extremely sensitive to everything happening in his beloved country. Nikita’s work is inextricably linked with the modern history of Ukraine, and lately it has been completely dedicated to the war in Ukraine — dramatic events, the fight, indomitability and heroism of Ukrainians.

Villa Tinta collection of sparkling wines

The labels of this series of three white sparkling wines — two Bruts and and one Semi-Sweet — have been created by the artist Serhii Maidukov and called “Crimea”, “Khersonshchyna” and “Donetsk”. These are the names of regions of Ukraine that are famous for their wines and are also under Russian occupation. This is Ukrainian land, caressed by the Ukrainian sun. And we will definitely win it back.

Villa Tinta

Serhiy Maidukov is a Ukrainian artist born in Donetsk. Currently, Serhiy is a columnist for world-renowned media such as The Guardian, The New Yorker, The Washington Post, The New York Times, The Financial Times, The Wall Street Journal, Die Zeit, The Economist, The Atlantic and many others.

Villa Tinta Rose sparkling wine

The label features the work of the Ukrainian artist and designer Serge Payet. It depicts the Tree of Life, a symbol of family continuity and prosperity, adorned with a playful couple representing love. Serge Payet is known for his collaboration with Etat Libre d’Orange perfumery and Cartier jewelry house. He works in the directions of OP Art, Neo Pop Art, Collage and Ceramic. His creativity is inspired by Ukrainian “vyryvanka” — a traditional type of folk art, where various decorations and charms are intricately cut out of paper.

Villa Tinta Rose

From the first day of the war, the artist together with his colleagues weaves camouflage nets for the army, jokingly calling it “macrame for the new collection.”

Medovy Spas Sikera red (red mead)

The label features a lovely drawing by Marko Galanevych, the frontman of the famous Ukrainian music band DakhaBrakha, creating music in their own style called ethno-chaos. The picture drawn in the style of “Ukrainian naïve” shows the band’s musicians in stage costumes.

Медовий спас Сікера червона

Every performance of DakhaBrakha is an incredible, crazy performance, a real emotional catharsis, a wild mix of Ukrainian folklore, trip-hop, jazz, rock and roll. The musicians of DakhaBrakha have been given hundreds of standing ovations at the concert venues of Ukraine, Europe and beyond.

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What is Access LIVE?

Formerly known as the WSWA Annual Convention & Exposition, Access LIVE is the premier wine and spirits industry event for access and discovery.

Access LIVE offers the highest concentration of American distributor decision-makers than any other industry event, with 2,500+ attendees from all over the US.

Nearly 25% of the attendees are distributors.

67% of distributor attendees are Vice President or C-Suite level executives.

Access LIVE attendees distribute more than 80% of all wine and spirits sold at wholesale in the United States (the U.S. wine & spirits wholesale market is worth over $69 Billion).

All 50 states and DC are represented at Access LIVE.

With more than 400+ exhibiting spaces available, Access LIVE will bring together hundreds of established and up-and-coming brands and thousands of unique products.

Photos: WATAGA

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Holiday Surprises from Rutabalm Company

On the eve of the New Year holidays, the WTA nominee — Rutabalm — has prepared festive packaging for its well-known RUTA balm. Now the beautiful bottle of the balm is complemented by a bright gift box. So, as before, so now, RUTA balm is a worthy gift for any festive or business event.

Winter is still ongoing, and the festive vibe still fills the air. That’s why RutaBalm decided to update the design of its famous RUTA balm. So now fans of RutaBalm products have a chance to add a rare bottle to their collection!

RutaBalm

The packaging design was developed by a graphic designer — Vitaliya Levchenko from the RutaBalm team. The gift box is made of durable metallized cardboard. RUTA balm is a worthy gift for any festive or business event.

RutaBalm

RUTA is a craft herbal balm created from 96 of the best botanicals collected from different parts of our beautiful Ukraine – from Chernihiv forests to Crimean steppes, from the Carpathian Mountains to the meadows of Poltava region.

On the eve of the New Year holidays, the WTA nominee — Rutabalm — has prepared festive packaging for its well-known RUTA balm. Now the beautiful bottle of the balm is complemented by a bright gift box. So, as before, so now, RUTA balm is a worthy gift for any festive or business event. Winter is still ongoing, and the […]

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The picturesque Cloudy Bay – the door is open to wine lovers

The warmest month in New Zealand is January. And it is not surprising that right now it is summer in the southern hemisphere. Cloudy Bay, one of New Zealand’s greatest wineries, a Wine Travel Awards nominee in Brand – the Visiting Card of the Country, opens its doors to anyone who loves summer, fine wine and breathtaking scenery.

Cloudy Bay Winery has two locations in Marlborough and Central Otago. The doors of both are open to avid wine tourists and just anyone who cares about good wine.

Cloudy Bay

Known as the birthplace of New Zealand wine, Marlborough is the sunniest place in New Zealand and it is here, surrounded by the Richmond Ranges, vineyards and spectacular scenery, that you can explore the full range of Cloudy Bay wines and enjoy a delicious lunch. The wines produced here have a clean and rich taste with pronounced notes of stone fruits, lemon and exquisite echoes of exotic fruits.

Summer restaurant in the garden – Jack’s Raw Bar, is open daily from 12.00 to 15.00 from December 1 to April 30. This is a place where time has stood still, fresh oysters and bright dishes made from local vegetables and fruits await true gourmets. Locals love this restaurant for its seasonal menu and have dubbed it a “seafood haven.”

Cloudy Bay

Central Otago is Cloudy Bay’s second location, “our second home,” as the winery team calls it. The cellar and restaurant The Shed is located on the shores of Lake Dunstan. The impressive outdoor spaces are perfect for enjoying a glass or two paired with local cuisine. But guests can come here in winter as well: burning fireplaces, breathtaking views and a cozy warm atmosphere, what else is needed to relax the body and let the imagination of the soul fly? The restaurant is open from Wednesday to Sunday from 11.30 to 15.00.

Cloudy Bay

Only one Te Wāhi Pinot Noir is produced in Central Otago, but the full range of Marlborough wines is available here for tasting. The comfortable tasting room has tables for groups of up to six people. For larger groups, please contact the winery in advance.

Photos: cloudybay.com

The warmest month in New Zealand is January. And it is not surprising that right now it is summer in the southern hemisphere. Cloudy Bay, one of New Zealand’s greatest wineries, a Wine Travel Awards nominee in Brand – the Visiting Card of the Country, opens its doors to anyone who loves summer, fine wine […]

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Tasting of new “cats” from Einat Klein

On February 9, Tel Aviv will host a unique event by Einat Klein and Andrey Makarevych.

Those lucky enough to attend tastings at Einat Winery know that they are always informative, delicious and fun.

On February 9, the creative tandem of Einat Klein and Andrey Makarevych invites lovers of wine and good music to a tasting where two new wines from Einat Winery will be presented – Lonely Cat 2020 and 3 Other Cats 2020.

As always, Einat Klein – the nominee and winner of the public vote of the Wine Travel Awards in Wine Guide/Top Guide and a WTA judge – was responsible for filling the bottle, and Andrey Makarevych for the exclusive design of the labels. Each bottle is numbered and is a collector’s item.

The event will take place at the Eretz Israel Museum, located on the campus of Tel Aviv University (Haim Levanon 2, Tel Aviv). The program of the evening includes a unique wine tasting of Einat Winery accompanied by delicious appetizers from a professional chef, a jazz concert by the Katia Toobool Trio, as well as live communication with the organizers.

You can buy tickets and learn more about the upcoming event here.

Photos: eventer.co.il/3othercatswine, Julia Goland, Einat Klein

On February 9, Tel Aviv will host a unique event by Einat Klein and Andrey Makarevych. Those lucky enough to attend tastings at Einat Winery know that they are always informative, delicious and fun. On February 9, the creative tandem of Einat Klein and Andrey Makarevych invites lovers of wine and good music to a […]

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Cité du Vin – a record for the number of tourists in 2023

In 2023, the unique Museum of Wine in Bordeaux – Cité du Vin, received a record 391,000 visitors including about 6000 professionals serving a corporate event, despite the fact that the museum was closed for one month for the renewal of the permanent exhibition.

By the end of 2023, since its opening, Cité du Vin, the nominee and winner of the Wine Travel Awards, has welcomed more than 2.7 million visitors, more than half of whom are foreigners. Local residents say that the Museum attracts them with various programs of cultural events.

Cité du Vin

In 2022, as part of the premiere Bordeaux Wine Week, Cité du Vin hosted the presentation of the Wine Travel Awards and an exclusive tasting from Vinos de La Luz (three wines received platinum medals and 97 points at the Decanter World Wine Awards 2022).

The permanent exhibition has been updated for the first time since the Museum was opened: new multimedia productions, new equipment and a new stage appeared. Two tasting offers have been added to the range of cultural events: the Via Sensoria Sensory tasting tour, opening in the spring of 2023, and the Bordeaux 360° tasting master class.

“These new offers immediately won over the hearts of our visitors. Their many positive comments and ever-increasing satisfaction recognise the hard work carried out by our teams. Renewing our cultural offering was a gamble. We are delighted to say that it paid off!” says Philippe Massol, Managing Director.

директор музея вина Cité du Vin Филипп Массол

97,000 people visited the Museum in July/August 2023, and more than 42,000 in October (the highest number recorded in October since the opening of the Cité du Vin). 51% of the visitors from the total number for the year are foreigners. Among foreigners, the largest percentage fell to the Spanish, British and Americans, followed by Germans and Italians. Other visitors are distributed as follows: 29% tourists were from all over France, 11% – residents of Bordeaux, 9% – day-trippers.

More than 356,000 people visited the new permanent exhibition, which opened on February 4, and almost 24,000 visited the Via Sensoria Sensory tasting tour (opened from early April to early November). The day-long tasting seminars attracted almost 11,000 participants. The evening cultural program, aimed at local residents and Bordeaux residents in particular, was also popular: more than 2,500 people took part in wine tasting seminars, 4,000 attended various conferences, screenings, Gourmet Cinema evenings, etc.

Today, more than 90% of visitors recommend their friends and relatives to visit the Museum, and the average score assigned to the permanent exhibition is almost 8.75/10, which is 0.75 points higher than in 2022.

Cité du Vin is open daily from 10am.

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