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Rosana Lisa - new judge for the Decanter 2026 World Wine Awards

🌍Other Decanter Jan 15, 2026 Events

Decanter's announced a new judge for their 2026 World Wine Awards: Rosana Lisa, a Spanish winemaker and technical director who's spent her career in R&D and production across Spain. She's got serious credentials, including leading winemaking strategy at Ramón Bilbao and managing innovation projects at Zamora Company, so she'll bring solid technical expertise to the judging panel. Worth noting if you're considering entering DWWA this year, as the calibre of judges matters.

Photography Competition - WineGB

🇬🇧UK WineGB Jan 9, 2026 Events

WineGB's launched their 2026 photography competition with some fresh tweaks to the categories and it's a solid opportunity for producers and photographers to get their best shots of British wine in front of industry eyes.

Analysis: How Wine Paris wants to build on its Number 1 world status

🇪🇺Europe The Buyer Jan 7, 2026 Events

Wine Paris is positioning itself as the world's leading wine trade show and wants to build on that dominance. The analysis from The-Buyer.net looks at how the show's organisers plan to maintain their number one status, which is worth paying attention to if you're involved in European wine distribution, retail, or production—it's basically the industry's biggest networking and sourcing event.

Vinexposium announces nominees for V d’Or awards 2026

🌍Other The Drinks Business Jan 6, 2026 Events

Vinexposium's announced the nominees for their V d'Or awards, and there's a solid UK and EU presence in the mix. The awards are focused on innovation, sustainability, and education across wine and spirits, with winners being announced in February alongside Wine Paris, so it's worth keeping an eye on if you're tracking industry initiatives or looking for inspiration on what's trending.

Welsh Vineyards Association celebrates excellence

🇬🇧UK Vineyard Magazine Dec 16, 2025 Events

The Welsh Vineyards Association held their 2025 awards in November with nearly 60 entries, and it sounds like they really pulled out the stops – Oz Clarke was the star turn, delivering a rousing speech comparing Welsh wine's trajectory to Tasmania and New Zealand's rise to prominence. It's a solid indicator that the Welsh wine scene is gaining genuine momentum and industry credibility, with the event bringing together serious judges and producers to celebrate what's becoming a genuinely competitive regional offering.

How VIN has become France's most influential wine tasting event

🇪🇺Europe The Buyer Dec 12, 2025 Events

VIN 2026 is shaping up to be a major matchmaking event for UK wine buyers looking to source French wines, according to an interview with the Business France organisers behind it. They're positioning it as THE place to discover everything from family-run estates to cutting-edge newcomers across lesser-known French appellations. Worth flagging for any UK merchants or on-trade buyers thinking about their sourcing strategy for next year.

WBWE attendance climbs 8% as bulk wine proves resilient

🇪🇺Europe The Drinks Business Dec 12, 2025 Events

The World Bulk Wine Exhibition returned to Amsterdam with an 8% jump in attendance, pulling in over 2,150 participants from 60 countries. The show highlighted some interesting shifts in the market – Spain's dominance in bulk exports, changing purchasing patterns in the UK and Germany, and a real push towards premiumisation and no/low alcohol products. It's a solid indicator that bulk wine remains resilient despite the broader market squeeze.

Why you should add Barcelona Wine Week to your calendar

🇪🇺Europe The Drinks Business Nov 27, 2025 Events

Barcelona Wine Week's returning in February 2026 and it's shaping up to be a proper must-attend for EU wine pros. They're expecting over 26,000 industry folks and 1,300 Spanish wineries, with a focus on family-run estates and a brand new No & Low Alcohol Day in collaboration with the Brussels World Competition. Worth marking your calendar if you're serious about staying connected with what's happening across European wine right now.

London Wine & Spirits Competitions: How they give your brands the edge

🇬🇧UK The Buyer Nov 19, 2025 Events

The London Wine and Spirits Competitions are worth your attention if you're thinking about entering—they're not just about getting a shiny medal, but they can actually help you land listings with premium retailers and on-trade venues. The Buyer's breaking down how the judging works and what makes these competitions stand out from the usual international award circuit, plus there's an early bird deadline at the end of November if you're considering a submission.

The Old Vine Conference 2025 draws to a close after landmark 5 days in Northern California

🌍Other The Old Vine Conference Nov 19, 2025 Events

The Old Vine Conference wrapped up last week in Northern California with nearly 700 total participants tackling heritage vineyard preservation. It's a solid industry gathering, though the US-focused location means it's probably more relevant if you're tracking global old vine trends rather than specific regional market moves.