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November 2016

Article
Thursday 24 November 16

Switzerland, a vineyard with 3 faces

Text by Jean-Baptiste Anceloz, founder and writer of the Wine Explorers Blog, images by Luc Pollet.

Communicated
Monday 07 November 16

The new version of the VINEA APP Swiss Wines 2016-2017 is now available free of charge

The updated version of the VINEA Swiss Wines app is available via the App Store and Google Play. Download or update the app on your smartphone and keep up to date with news from the Swiss wine...

October 2016

Communicated
Monday 31 October 16

Reza Nahaboo won the title of "Best Sommelier in Switzerland 2016"

The 20th contest for "Best Sommelier in Switzerland 2016" took place this Sunday, October 30, in Geneva. Thirty years after the first Ruinart Trophy in 1986, the Beau-Rivage Hotel hosted this...

Article
Friday 21 October 16

The Hills are Alive With the Taste of Wines from The Alps

As I began to write this piece on Alpine wines it struck me that the topography of the region was as good an analogy as any for the wines it produces. The Alps are difficult to get to. They’re not...

September 2016

Article
Monday 19 September 16

Why Swiss wines are making their mark on English tastes

Christine Austin hits the high road in the Alps as she sets in search of Switzerland’s best wines. Most of the time, when I am travelling overseas, I have to explain where Yorkshire is, but not in...

Communicated
Friday 02 September 16

Mondial des Pinots 2016 results - Awards given to the best Pinot wines

The Mondial des Pinots 2016 awards reflect the excellent quality of wines made from Pinot Noir and other Pinot grapes. The competition, which is for wines made only from grapes in the Pinot family...

August 2016

Article
Tuesday 30 August 16

The Top 100 Swiss winemakers for the Gault&Millau 2017 unveiled

At Schloss Sihlberg in Zurich on August 28, Swiss Wine and the Gault&Millau have unveiled the icons, the best wine menu, the two revelations of the year and the Top 100 best winemakers of...

Article
Friday 19 August 16

Grand Prix du Vin Suisse - The 73 nominees are...

In June 2007, following the first Grand Prix du Vin Suisse tasting, organised by Vinum and Vinea in Sierre, I was frustrated.

July 2016

Article
Saturday 02 July 16

Swiss Wine Promotion and Quattro Mani will sponsor the Best Swiss Sommelier contest 2016

This is a well received first among Swiss sommeliers, Swiss Wine Promotion and Quattro Mani will be the sponsors of the competition in 2016.

May 2016

Communicated
Tuesday 31 May 16

Ticino - Special Edition Merlot for the opening of the tunnel

The new Gotthard base tunnel will be inaugurated this weekend and it has its official wines. They were born thanks to a partenrship between Ticinowine and Coop.