Swiss Wine Week: Belgium

From February 15th to 25th, discover Swiss wines during the first edition of Swiss Wine Week Belgium, organized by Swiss Wine Promotion (SWP), the national promotion body for Swiss wines. For ten days, ten Belgian restaurants will showcase Swiss wines in delicious food and wine pairings. In 2022, the BeNeLux market ranked 4th for Swiss wine exports, with a growing demand for white wines. Swiss Wine is seizing this opportunity to strengthen the visibility and reputation of Swiss wines in this promising European market. Belgian wine enthusiasts will be able to taste delicious Swiss wines at renowned restaurants such as: Entropy Pl. Saint-Géry 22, 1000 Brussels La Canne en Ville * rue de la Reforme 22, 1050 Brussels Vertige Rue de Flandre 19, 1000 Brussels BrooX Fortbaan 1, 2870 Puurs-Sint-Amands Les Éleveurs Suikerkaai 1/A, 1500 Halle Le Châlet de la Forêt ** Drève de Lorraine 43, 1180 Uccle Restaurant Nathan Lange Koepoortstraat 13, 2000 Antwerpen Les Caves d’Alex Rue Eugène Cattoir 14, 1050 Ixelles Pompette Kon . Elisabethlaan 18, 9000 Gent Bistro Balance Belselestraat 4, 9250 Waasmunster In parallel, on Thursday, February 15th, an exclusive masterclass led by Xavier Faber, the best Belgian sommelier, took place at the Swiss Embassy, followed by a tasting featuring wines from seven renowned Swiss wineries: Domaine Grand’Cour Domaine La Colombe Röttiberg Kellerei Schenk Suisse SA Sandrine Caloz Weingut Fromm Wine By Jet

From June 5th to 11th, the vibrant city of New York played host to the second edition of Swiss Wine Week, putting Swiss wines at the forefront. This exciting event, organized in collaboration with Switzerland Tourism, featured a captivating promotional video showcasing Swiss wines on the iconic Times Square. Alongside the General Consulate of Switzerland in New York, Switzerland Tourism, Lavaux Wine Bar, World Wine Guys, and Christy Canterbury - Master of Wine, tastings and workshops were curated, catering to both wine enthusiasts and industry professionals. For the second consecutive year, Swiss wines were welcomed in New York from June 5th to 11th. The fruitful partnership between Swiss Wine Promotion (SWP) and Switzerland Tourism resulted in the captivating display of a promotional video on the famous Times Square, accompanied by the compelling slogan, "We need more diversity, we need Switzerland. " As part of this collaboration, a public tasting was hosted at the esteemed Lavaux Wine Bar, drawing an impressive turnout of over 100 attendees. The festivities continued with a captivating masterclass conducted by renowned wine experts, Mike De Simone and Jeff Jenssen from World Wine Guys. Additionally, a workshop led by SWP and sommelier Kristen Goceljak took place at the esteemed CrownShy restaurant, further engaging and educating participants. The grand finale of the week-long affair was a delightful tasting dinner, graciously hosted by Consul General Niculin Jäger at the Consulate General of Switzerland in New York. The presentation of the exquisite Swiss wines was skillfully delivered by Christy Canterbury, a highly respected Master of Wine. During these exceptional events, participants had the privilege of savoring the remarkable offerings from renowned Swiss wineries such as: Cave Caloz Jean-René Germanier Maison Gillard Cave du Paradis, Olivier Rothen Domaine Chaudet Henri Badoux Domaine La Colombe Terre de Lavaux J. & P. Testuz Weingut Donatsch Weingut Fromm Château d'Auvernier Castello di Cantone "The enthusiasm for Swiss wines in New York is truly remarkable. The overwhelming participation at the various events stands as a testament to the high regard for Swiss products, recognized for their exceptional quality and added value. Swiss Wine Week serves as a remarkable platform to promote Swiss wines to both enthusiasts and professionals in the restaurant and distribution industry," expresses Nicolas Joss, Director of Swiss Wine Promotion.

Swiss Wine Week Returns to New York City for its Second Edition! From June 5th to June 11th, Swiss wines are taking center stage in New York City during the second edition of Swiss Wine Week. Showcasing the finest Swiss vintages, this week-long event is made possible through a partnership with Switzerland Tourism, featuring a captivating promotional video highlighting Swiss wines displayed on the iconic Times Square. In collaboration with Switzerland Tourism , The Lavaux Wine Bar , World Wine Guys , and Master of Wine Christy Canterbury , a series of tastings and workshops have been organized for wine enthusiasts and industry professionals. Experience the Best of Swiss Wines in New York City from June 5th to June 11th. In collaboration between Swiss Wine Promotion (SWP) and Switzerland Tourism, a promotional video is being showcased on the emblematic Times Square, featuring the slogan "We Need More Diversity, We Need Switzerland. " As part of this exciting partnership, a public tasting event will be held at The Lavaux Wine Bar, where attendees can indulge in a selection of wines from renowned Swiss domains on the north american market, including: Jean-René Germanier Maison Gilliard Henri Badoux Domaine Chaudet Domaine La Colombe Terres de Lavaux Testuz Château d'Auvernier Weingut Fromm Castello di Cantone During this week, there will also be two masterclasses. The first one will be led by Mike and Jeff from The World Wine Guys , and the second will be presented by SWP and sommelier Kristen Goceljak at the CrownShy restaurant.