Fine blends, aromatic whites from 2014 vintage GENEVA, SWITZERLAND – Gamay, Pinot Noir, Chasselas, Cabernet Franc and a blend were the official Geneva stars Wednesday evening at the canton’s annual wine awards, the Sélection des vins de Genève. The awards evening at the Hôtel de Ville shows off some of the best wines in the […]
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Swiss wine news roundup: Hublot’s winner, Vinea full, Geneva winners, Giroud
GENEVA, SWITZERLAND – It’s a busy wine news season in Switzerland. A corporate wine for watch clients; Vaud in Japan High-end watchmaker Hublot last week named Patrick Fonjallaz’s “Dézaley de L’Evêque” 2014 its 2015 wine of the year, with 1,000 bottles slated to carry the company’s name and be served to its clients. Hublot last […]
Great new directory for Swiss wines
GENEVA, SWITZERLAND – One of the best tools I’ve seen yet, for wine-lovers in Switzerland, is now officially launched, and it’s a gem. The Swiss Wine Directory has been in the making for several months – the idea is great, and as I’ve watched it evolve since its pre-launch and trial phase for the wine […]
Food Truck Festival draws Lausanne crowd
The first Lausanne Food Truck Festival at Place Riponne is off to a lively, sunny start. It’s open until 21:00 this evening, Thursday 28 May. If you’re in town, head over and join the crowd.
Geographic Indications get more protection
GENEVA, SWITZERLAND – The kind of legal protection available to AOC’s (Appelation d’Origine Contrôlée) is being expanded to products with Geographic indications (GI), following the signing in Geneva 22 May of the Geneva Act to the Lisbon Agreement. Expect a more complete worldwide register of foods and drinks tied to the notion of place known […]