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February 2016
4th International Grenache contest
Results of the 4th International Grenache Contest are now available. This year again, Roussillon producers take home a nice amount of medals: Over the 73 presented Roussillon samples, a total of 38 were awarded: 17 with a gold medal, 19 received silver and 2 bronze medals. Both types of Roussillon wines contributed their share to the region’s victory: Roussillon Fortified Sweet Wines won 24 medals and Dry Wines got 14 medals. Launched by the Conseil Interprofessionnel des Vins du Roussillon…
Find out more »Roussillon Wines at Vinisud Trade Fair
86 producers from Roussillon will be presenting their wines at Vinisud. 32 000 visitors/buyers are expected for the world’s leading Mediterranean wines trade fair on 15-17 February 2016. As a participant, you will have the opportunity on 15th February to join for an Exceptional tasting of the Gold Medal Winning wines from the « 2016 Grenaches du Monde contest, Zaragoza » (from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm, Hall B5 Conference Room). On 16th February, you’ll also be able to beef…
Find out more »March 2016
2016 Pro Wein Trade Fair
35 Roussillon wine producers will be participating in the2016 Pro Wein Trade Fair edition in Dusseldorf on 13 – 15 March 2016. Come meet them and taste their wines in Halls 11, 12 and 13! Click here to see the list of Roussillon exhibitors. A total of 52 000 professionals from the field are expected to gather for this major Trade Fair. Looking forward to seeing you!
Find out more »May 2016
Roussillon Portfolio Trainings
Roussillon Wines export manager Eric Aracil was in the US in May to give a series of seminars for importers interested in enhancing their knowledge and sales of their Roussillon portfolio. Thanks to Regal Wines, Southern Wines & Spirits South California and Wine & Spirits Consulting for their collaboration in the organization of these educational sessions. Eric Aracil will return in September 2016 for similar workshops.
Find out more »EXPLORE ROUSSILLON WINES LUNCHEON IN CHICAGO
On May 4th, 12 wine buyers from Chicago gathered at Maple & Ash for a magnificently-paired lunch showcasing Roussillon wines. Although many of them were already great fans of the region, they were wowed by the value to be found in the 20 wines they tasted from appetizer to dessert. A full report of the lunch including all references presented will be published in the SOMM Journal August/September 2016 issue. On the pictures from left to right: Kevin Bratt, Wine…
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