3 suns: Vaud’s marketing mantra LAUSANNE, SWITZERLAND – Jean-Claude Biver, has been given the Guillon d’Or prize in “recognition of, and admiration for, his career and the magnificent image he’s given canton Vaud around the world”, noting in particular his contributions to the world of Vaud wines. Biver received the award from the Confrérie de […]
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Vineglorious – Le Temps
Catching up on mail and articles. Pierre-Emmanuel Buss gave a lovely mention of Vineglorious! Switzerland’s Wondrous World of Wines in Le Temps, in an article on the French-German regions divide in Switzerland. It’s an interesting article, well worth reading. My favourite part is, of course, the end: “Le déclic pourrait venir de regards étrangers. La […]
High tech label for Swiss sparkling wine
“Swiss” wine with Valais and Vaud traits, a taste of the future? Now you don’t see it, now you do! A surprising label that reveals itself fully only after sitting for a moment in cold water is the marketing ploy for a new wine from Lavaux winery Etienne & Louis Fonjallaz. “Révélation Brut Rosé” (CHF42) […]
Book
Vineglorious! Switzerland’s Wondrous World of Wines Your reference for Swiss wines, by Ellen Wallace published 1 September 2014 by ellenbooks – printed in Switzerland look inside the book Reviews of Vineglorious! Media reviews and mentions Buy it online from the author [sc name=”pp_vineglorious” width=”50%”] ellenbooks price: CHF24 plus handling and shipping (select region/country) 144 pages […]
Top Swiss wines named: Grand Prix finalists, gold, silver
GENEVA, SWITZERLAND – The 72 finalists for the top awards at the Grand Prix du Vin Suisse (GPVS), the national wine awards have been announced. Wineries compete for six top slots in 12 wine categories, plus the title of Winery of the Year. The winners were named out of a field of 2,800 wines submitted […]