BERN, SWITZERLAND – Charles Bonvin, one of the oldest wineries in canton Valais, and a family enterprise, was named the Swiss Winery of the Year Tuesday 21 October at a gala event in Bern. The title was awarded along with gold and silver medals and special prizes at a gala event for the Grand Prix […]
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Swiss wines get Presence Switzerland support
GENEVA, SWITZERLAND – Swiss Wine Promotion (SWP), the national marketing board, and Presence Switzerland (PS) have signed a two-year agreement that should provide a significant boost to the country’s wine exports. It kicks in immediately, 22 September, with SWP’s involvement in the Roman part of the Giro del Gusto, a food and wine tour of […]
Weekend weather: perfect for tasting food, wine
GENEVA, SWITZERLAND – A perfect weekend for wandering in and out of the many food and wine events throughout the country: 18-28 September is Switzerland’s Semaine du goût (La settimana del gusto, Die Genussswoche) 2014. You’ll find an explanation and list of recommendations on Ellen’s Wine World, where you can also read about concerns over […]
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 […]
Business news roundup: China deals, Russians, wine & beer
BERN, SWITZERLAND – Wine consumption remained stable in 2013 and beer consumption slipped a bit, figures released by Bern Wednesday show. But the changes are so small that a rainy spring and autumn could be the explanation, according to the Federal Agriculture Office. Foreign wines lost some ground to local wine production. The Swiss in […]