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Make this July extraordinary with a visit to Quinta da Vacaria! 🔸 Historic charm: with its first recorded mention dating back to 1616, Quinta da Vacaria is steeped in rich history and tradition. Walking through this estate is like taking a step back in time. 🔸 Breathtaking landscapes: marvel at the stunning vistas of the Douro Valley and the picturesque Casa da Vinha. 🔸 Guided vineyard tours: enjoy a guided walking tour through the vineyards. Learn about the winemaking process, the estate’s history, and the unique characteristics that make Douro wines so special. 🔸 Wine tasting experiences: from robust reds to elegant whites, savor the flavors that have made Quinta da Vacaria a renowned name in the wine world.

🚨 Bing! Amazing Wine Alert 🚨 Spirits Sourcery is not just about discovering the world’s rarest bottles; we are also enthusiastic about finding hidden gems that punch well above their price tag! 🌟 With 42,000 bottles rated on Vivino, you will find everything from the undrinkable to legends like the 1945 Romanée-Conti. (They only made six hundred bottles but yes, we can supply those if you are interested! 😉) But the real thrill? Uncovering wines that over-deliver in every way—like Castillejos from Calvente Winery. 🍷 This remarkable wine has not only featured in the top 1% on Vivino of all wines produced globally but has also graced tables at numerous 3-star Michelin restaurants in Spain. Calvente is a family-owned winery nestled in the stunning mountains of Granada, southern Spain. The passion they pour into their craft shines through in every sip. Although widely distributed across Europe, Calvente offers a unique opportunity for expansion, including in travel retail where there is no representation currently. They may not be a household name yet outside of Spain, but their authenticity and dedication are unmatched. 🌍✨ With the travel retail community about to descend en masse to Cannes for TFWA in the next few weeks, now is the perfect time to share this opportunity. If you are a progressive operation and searching for a partner brand that values quality, collaboration, and storytelling, then please get in touch. #WineDiscovery #CalventeWinery #SpiritsSourcery #HiddenGems #WineLovers #QualityOverQuantity #WineBusiness

JOIN US! ESSEC SPECIALIST LUXURY PROGRAM [FINE WINES & SPIRITS TRACK] #ESSECExecutiveEducation | and the world's most cherished Scotch whiskies and spirits, Edrington, are partnered to bring you the Specialist Luxury Program in Fine Wines and Spirits. Understanding the world of fine wines and spirits is more than just a fancy perk for those dealing with high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs). It's a key to building rapport and trust. HNWIs often view these luxuries as investments, cultural touchstones, and manifestations of refined taste. Knowing vintages, pairings, and market trends enables advisers to engage in meaningful conversations, navigate exclusive social circles, and make knowledgeable recommendations on purchases and investments. It's a subtle language spoken by the wealthy, and fluency leads to deeper relationships and stronger business networks. 14-15 March 2024 - Register now! PM me David Lim or WhatsApp 65 9092 5825 if you are interested in learning more about this Fine Wines & Spirits track program. #essecluxuryacademy #essecapac #essecexecutiveeducation #luxury #premium #luxurylifestyle #highnetworthindividuals #finewine #premiumization #bankers #financialadvisors #premiumwines #winesandspirits #wealthmanagement #privatebanker #wineinvestment #wineindustry #wineenthusiast #relationshipmanager #privatewealth #familyoffice #connoisseur #privateclubs #restaurantindustry #foodandbeverage

"When I run into people not using Tripleseat, I bend their ear and tell them it will change their life. I meet with a lot of venues here in Northern California, and I tell them what a timesaver it has been, how helpful it has been with reporting, how it has helped us bring so much more revenue in, how it helps us communicate with clients - it’s such a valuable tool, and I can say with confidence that our event program would not be where it is without Tripleseat." - Johanna Holm, Director of Marketing and Events at Elusa Winery Locals and travelers alike visit Napa Valley’s Elusa Winery to experience its incredible wines through wine tastings, facility tours, and private events. Elusa Winery has grown its private event offerings – hosting wine dinners, receptions, and private tastings - for social and corporate clientele. Since implementing Tripleseat to streamline the event management process, Elusa Winery has tripled its annual private event revenue, cementing private events as a substantial part of its business. We sat down with Johanna Holm to learn about her experience using Tripleseat to manage Elusa Winery's growing private events program. Check out the full case study below. https://bit.ly/3JEK5Dt #eventindustry #hospitalityindustry #eventsales #wineryevents #winery #wineindustry #eventmanagement #eventplanning #eventexperiences

BEYOND BORDEAUX, the fourth episode of Inside La Place de Bordeaux by ARENI Global, discusses a pivotal moment in the history of La Place: the exact moment when the fine wine market became a truly international fine wine market. Twenty years ago, wines from countries like Chile, Argentina and Australia accounted for less than one half of one percent of the global fine wine trade altogether — despite the presence of Almaviva and Opus One on La Place. But all that changed in 2010, towards the end of the global financial crisis. The rise of less expensive airfares due to cheap oil prices, and more affordable accommodation options like Airbnb led to the rise of gastrotourism with its focus on visiting the best restaurants in the world. At the same time, both executives and tourists alike started visiting premium wineries directly – and they wanted to experience these wines again once they got back home. By 2016, approximately 30 million bottles of foreign wines were being consumed in France, a figure that wouldn’t have seemed possible just ten years earlier, when “fine wine” in France was limited to Bordeaux and Burgundy and occasionally Champagne. A greater need for global distribution became clear – and La Place de Bordeaux was in the perfect position to respond to this need. #BeyondBordeaux #Bordeaux #LaPlace #ARENI Enjoy the fourth episode of this acclaimed series featuring Pauline Vicard, co-founder and executive director of ARENI Global, and editorial director Felicity Carter by listening here: https://lnkd.in/eRupckG8

You may love Lisbon for its monuments, ideal weather, delicious gastronomy and much more. But one thing is certain: all the time in the world won’t be enough to enjoy all there is to do and see in the capital. Watch this video from Visit Lisboa to learn more: https://bit.ly/3TJ8NaA #lisbon #portugal #meetingsindustry #meetingprofs #meetingplanners #eventprofs #eventplanners

THE BEST WINE REGIONS IN EUROPE AND BEYOND

In this Market Update we explore how Bordeaux back vintages have performed from June 2021 to December 2023.

Are you a wine conisseur, or someone who simply enjoys wine from different countries? After my visit to the Embassy of the Czech Republic, London last night, I was introduced to some fabulous local wines from Czechia 🇨🇿, and they really were very pleasant. Unbeknown to me the local vineyards produce a number of red, white, rosé and sparkling wines, of which you rarely see in the U.K. I can arrange a bespoke wine tour of either the Bohemian or Moravian wine regions, or if time permits, both. Bohemia Wine Region At the present time the greatest vineyard area is found around the towns of Mělník, Litoměřice and Most. The territory of this region planted with vines is not continuous but rather comprises individual suitable localities lying on protected southern slopes in lower altitudes, the majority spreading around the valleys of the four great Bohemian rivers: Vltava, Elbe, Berounka and Ohře. The greater changeability of the weather conditions in particular vintages has traditionally led Bohemia's winemakers to adopt a trend of long-term cellaring in barrels. Moravia wine region The Moravia wine region stretches from the southernmost point of the Morava (March) river up as far as the area lying to the west of Brno. Altogether you will find here almost 96% of the total of registered vineyards in the Czech Republic. Please get in touch with me to discuss your requirements, as a bespoke tour can be arranged for you. As an FYI, it’s around a two hour train journey between Prague and Brno. Whilst there are nonstop flights to Prague from the UK, only Ryanair fly to Brno from London Stansted. It is therefore possible to fly into Prague and out of Vienna (the Austrian 🇦🇹 capital is a train ride away from Brno), maybe spending a couple of days there, or fly back from Brno, but to Stansted. ☎️ 020 8891 3169 📧 [email protected] #visitczechia #travelgossip #czechia #czechrepublic #winelover #winetasting #winetours

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