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<strong>DAY</strong> 2<br />
WEDNES<strong>DAY</strong> 29 MAY <strong>2024</strong><br />
<strong>VINEXPO</strong> <strong>ASIA</strong> <strong>2024</strong><br />
THE RIGHT FORMULA<br />
FOR BUSINESS<br />
CULTIVATING THE FUTURE OF<br />
THE WINE AND SPIRITS INDUSTRY<br />
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW<br />
INTERNATIONAL<br />
COLLABORATION<br />
AND EDUCATION<br />
DRIVING THE<br />
GROWING<br />
PHILIPPINE WINE<br />
MARKET<br />
Cherry Dee Leguira<br />
General Manager,<br />
Vino Enoteca Manila Corp<br />
SPECIAL FEATURE: SPARKLING<br />
VITICOLTORI<br />
PONTE:<br />
THE FRUITS<br />
OF CONSTANT<br />
EVOLUTION<br />
#09<br />
#10
GENERAL<br />
PLAN<br />
STAND C 008<br />
STAND G 118<br />
STAND B 335<br />
STAND F 280-6
I NEWS I<br />
Morning<br />
Briefing<br />
by Rodolphe<br />
Lameyse,<br />
Vinexposium CEO<br />
© Philippe Labeguerie & Joanna Margan<br />
Vinexpo Asia <strong>2024</strong>:<br />
An opportunity for new connections<br />
Good morning and welcome back!<br />
I hope you all enjoyed the first day of Vinexpo Asia<br />
<strong>2024</strong>. Yesterday's opening ceremony kicked off the<br />
event with a warm welcome, and it was fantastic to<br />
see so many familiar faces and new connections<br />
being made.<br />
Today we have another exciting day ahead of us.<br />
Buyers are of course an essential part of the event<br />
every year, and each one brings their own unique<br />
perspective based on the market they represent.<br />
On page 9 of the magazine you can read an<br />
exclusive interview with Cherry Dee Leguira from<br />
Vino Enoteca Manila Corp, who has come all the<br />
way from the Philippines. Ms Dee Leguira provides<br />
insights to offer a better understanding of the<br />
growing Philippine wine market.<br />
We also have another full day of conferences,<br />
tastings and masterclasses ahead, and I<br />
recommend starting off with the "Roundtable with<br />
Industry Titans: Insights into the Future of China's<br />
Wine Market" which will give an overview of current<br />
trends and future opportunities in the region. This is<br />
a must-attend session for anyone interested in the<br />
potential of the Chinese market.<br />
Sometimes it's easy to fall into the pattern of<br />
renewing the same connections and relationships<br />
you've built over the years. And of course that is<br />
what Vinexpo Asia is all about: relationships. But<br />
I encourage you to also explore new territory and<br />
move beyond your comfort zone: it's not every day<br />
you have so many wines, spirits and international<br />
contacts under one roof. Try something new!<br />
Here's to a great second day.<br />
Cheers!<br />
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THE DAILY • WEDNES<strong>DAY</strong> 29 MAY <strong>2024</strong> 3
I PROGRAMME I<br />
Discover<br />
the full programme.<br />
Scan this QR code.<br />
WEDNES<strong>DAY</strong> 29 MAY <strong>2024</strong>:<br />
TO<strong>DAY</strong>'S HIGHLIGHTS<br />
TASTINGS<br />
Spain's Finest - Castilla y León<br />
Tasting<br />
享 西 班 牙 美 味 - 品 味 卡 斯 蒂 利 亚 -<br />
莱 昂 !<br />
Discover 10 wines from various<br />
appellations of the Castilla y León<br />
region in Spain.<br />
9:30a.m. - 6:00p.m.<br />
Location: Hall 1, Stand B230<br />
Tre Bicchieri Tasting<br />
Tre Bicchieri - 香 港 品 鉴 会<br />
Enjoy a lavish tasting of Tre Bicchieri<br />
award-winning wines from the Vini<br />
d'Italia <strong>2024</strong> guidebook, featuring<br />
some of Italy's finest.<br />
11:00a.m. - 5:00p.m.<br />
Location: Tasting Hall<br />
MASTERCLASSES<br />
Château Angelus Unveils in<br />
Preview the Bottle of its 2022<br />
Vintage<br />
Château Angelus 推 出 2022 年 份 酒<br />
预 览<br />
Château Angelus presents its 2022<br />
vintage, named “Le Majestueux”,<br />
symbolically marking the beginning<br />
of a new chapter in the history of<br />
the estate as the milestone of the<br />
de Boüard family’s 250 years on the<br />
lands of Saint-Emilion looms on the<br />
horizon. A unique bottle has been<br />
designed for the occasion.<br />
10:00a.m. - 11:00a.m.<br />
Location: Room N-109-110<br />
<strong>The</strong> Aging Potential and<br />
Evolution of Argentine Wines<br />
<strong>VINEXPO</strong> 大 师 班 : 与 劳 拉 · 卡 帝 娜<br />
博 士 共 赴 阿 根 廷 葡 萄 酒 演 化 之 旅<br />
Come and explore the aging potential<br />
and evolution of Argentinian wines<br />
with fourth generation Argentine<br />
vintner Dr Laura Catena through a<br />
curated tasting.<br />
12:00p.m. - 1:00p.m.<br />
Location: Room N-111-112<br />
Riedel Wine Glass Experience<br />
Riedel 葡 萄 酒 杯 体 验 之 旅<br />
Experience how glass shape<br />
transforms wine aromas and flavours<br />
in this dynamic and eye-opening<br />
session.<br />
2:00p.m. - 3:00p.m.<br />
Location: Room N-111-112<br />
PANEL DISCUSSIONS<br />
Roundtable with Industry<br />
Titans: Insights into the Future<br />
of China's Wine Market<br />
行 业 领 袖 圆 桌 论 坛 : 展 望 中 国 葡 萄 酒<br />
市 场 的 未 来<br />
You won't want to miss this<br />
roundtable as influential figures in the<br />
Chinese wine industry discuss current<br />
dynamics and future directions of<br />
China's wine market.<br />
10:00a.m. - 11:00a.m.<br />
Location: Room N-106-107-108<br />
AWARDS CEREMONY<br />
Star Wine List of the Year Asia<br />
亚 洲 年 度 明 星 酒 单<br />
Celebrate great wine lists and the<br />
teams behind them as the Star Wine<br />
List of the Year awards returns to<br />
Vinexpo Asia for the second time.<br />
Top wine bars, restaurants and<br />
sommeliers from across the region<br />
will be in attendance.<br />
4:00p.m. - 6:00p.m.<br />
Location: N-106-107-108<br />
Would you like to strengthen your brand's<br />
presence at the show?<br />
Book your advertising or advertorial space<br />
in <strong>The</strong> <strong>Daily</strong> - Vinexpo Asia.<br />
Need to advertise<br />
during the show?<br />
You still can!<br />
We'd be happy to discuss opportunities<br />
with you.<br />
Give us a call at +33 6 98 40 29 27.<br />
We'll help you increase your brand<br />
awareness in the homeland wine industry!<br />
4 THE DAILY • WEDNES<strong>DAY</strong> 29 MAY <strong>2024</strong> vinexpoasia.com
2,500 trees planted<br />
2,500kg of plastic waste collected <br />
I<br />
NEWS I<br />
© Marie Ormieres<br />
ADVERTORIAL<br />
Jean-Claude Mas introduces Vinexpo<br />
Asia to Languedoc whites<br />
Domaines Paul Mas<br />
stands out from<br />
other wine producers<br />
in Languedoc with its<br />
emphasis on white wines.<br />
From the beginning, half of<br />
its wines have been white, at the heart of a region that<br />
traditionally produces reds.<br />
This unique decision was driven<br />
by the domaines' founder, Jean-<br />
Claude Mas, who was immediately<br />
convinced that "contrary to popular<br />
belief, the region has the terroir to<br />
produce excellent whites".<br />
<strong>The</strong> common denominator for all<br />
of Domaines de Paul Mas' different<br />
Languedoc white wines is that<br />
there's nothing austere about<br />
them: they evoke generosity and<br />
voluptuousness.<br />
In order to prove it his vision for<br />
white wines, Jean-Claude Mas didn't<br />
hesitate to take risks, and one of the<br />
very first cuvées to bear his name<br />
offered a blend of Chardonnay<br />
and Viognier. He transformed what<br />
seemed like an incongruous union,<br />
especially in these latitudes, into an<br />
B+D Grand Tasting,<br />
the perfect prelude to<br />
Vinexpo Asia <strong>2024</strong><br />
B+D, founded by the acclaimed French wine critics Michel<br />
Bettane and Thierry Desseauve, assembled more than 100<br />
of the world's best winemakers for a day of information<br />
and indulgence.<br />
With Vinexpo Asia <strong>2024</strong> set to kick off<br />
Tuesday, visitors to the Hong Kong<br />
Convention & Exhibition Centre were<br />
treated Monday to an early taste of<br />
what’s to come.<br />
Emphasis on the word taste, as more<br />
than 100 top-tier winemakers from<br />
across the globe showcased the fruits<br />
of their labour in a Grand Tasting<br />
event organised by the internationally<br />
acclaimed group of wine experts<br />
Bettane+Desseauve.<br />
<strong>The</strong> idea behind their Grand Tasting<br />
series, the first of which took place<br />
in France in 2006, is to help guide<br />
consumers towards some of the<br />
world’s best wines and give them a<br />
chance not just to sample, but also<br />
meet the people who make the wines.<br />
One of those is Sebastián Labbe,<br />
Head Winemaker for Casa Real, the<br />
iconic 100% Cabernet Sauvignon<br />
produced by Viña Santa Rita in<br />
Chile’s Maipo Valley and the only<br />
Chilean wine featured in Monday’s<br />
B+D tasting.<br />
“It’s an honour and an opportunity<br />
to be part of a great selection of<br />
wines from around the world, and a<br />
chance to access a specific group of<br />
consumers united for one great day<br />
of tasting”, Labbe told <strong>The</strong> <strong>Daily</strong>.<br />
aromatic bomb set to awaken the<br />
taste buds. His audacious choice<br />
paid off—it was an immediate<br />
success, and was emulated not only<br />
in the Languedoc region but also<br />
outside of France. This success story<br />
taught Jean-Claude Mas to follow<br />
his intuition, even when it goes<br />
against popular belief. Domaine de la<br />
Ferrandière particularly overturned a<br />
widespread belief by demonstrating<br />
that fertile soils can produce great<br />
white wines. With a vast diversity<br />
of terroirs and grape varieties at<br />
his disposal, Jean-Claude Mas has<br />
created a range of white wines with<br />
different characters, from wines<br />
offering great value for money to<br />
prestigious vintages. By combining<br />
flavour and freshness, which today's<br />
technology makes it possible to<br />
preserve, all of these wines tell the<br />
story of their place of origin<br />
Hall 1 / Stand G 118<br />
Others present spanned the range<br />
from historic producers such as<br />
Burgundy’s Maison Albert Bichot to<br />
boutique wineries such as Australia’s<br />
Cloudburst, which didn’t release its<br />
first vintage until 2010.<br />
For smaller producers, the B+D Grand<br />
Tasting was of particular importance,<br />
as explained by Todd De Vinchenzi,<br />
President of Global Operations for<br />
Inglenook, in California’s Napa Valley.<br />
“We’re always trying to break in, so<br />
events like this one, with top traders<br />
coming through, some media and<br />
consumer groups with a collector<br />
profile...you always want to pour to<br />
those people,” he said<br />
THE DAILY • WEDNES<strong>DAY</strong> 29 MAY <strong>2024</strong> 5
I TRADE TALK I<br />
Vinexpo Asia "a remarkable opportunity to meet<br />
new wineries from around the world"<br />
Master of Wine Debra Meiburg is the<br />
Founding Director of Meiburg Wine<br />
Media as well as an award-winning<br />
author, journalist, TV personality and<br />
international speaker. She is widely<br />
considered a global authority on the<br />
Asian wine market, and she shared<br />
with <strong>The</strong> <strong>Daily</strong> some of her goals and expectations for this<br />
year's show.<br />
What products are you particularly<br />
interested in at Vinexpo Asia <strong>2024</strong>?<br />
Vinexpo Asia is always a remarkable<br />
opportunity to see friends and<br />
colleagues and to meet new wineries<br />
from around the world.<br />
I’ll certainly be spending time at<br />
the Napa Valley booth, as I know<br />
some prestigious wineries will be<br />
joining who always have exceptional<br />
wines and offer captivating learning<br />
opportunities.<br />
I am looking forward to seeing the<br />
Australians once again - given their<br />
pause in visits to the region. I always<br />
enjoy spending time with them, and I<br />
am eager to see who is returning to<br />
Asia and explore the intriguing new<br />
wines they will be introducing.<br />
"I expect more ground<br />
activity in our region than<br />
ever before"<br />
Nimmi Malhotra is a leading wine<br />
and drinks writer based in Singapore.<br />
Having lived in Hong Kong and<br />
Singapore, she brings a unique<br />
perspective on key Asian wine<br />
markets. <strong>The</strong> <strong>Daily</strong> caught up with<br />
her ahead of her panel discussion on<br />
craft spirits at Vinexpo Asia <strong>2024</strong>.<br />
How has the wine industry in Asia<br />
changed in the past few years?<br />
Asia is the future of wine with scores<br />
of emerging markets brimming with<br />
untapped wine drinkers. Countries<br />
like Thailand have lowered barrier<br />
to entry following a massive drop in<br />
taxes; Korea is voraciously consuming<br />
reds and Vietnam is turning to wine<br />
as their social drink of choice. <strong>The</strong><br />
producers are increasingly taking<br />
note and I expect more ground<br />
activity in our region than ever before.<br />
What are some of the main trends<br />
for the future in your opinion?<br />
Southeast Asia is diverse, and<br />
every nation is on its own vinous<br />
journey. I can speak to Singapore<br />
where the market is mature and<br />
evolved. Following the rise of wine<br />
and champagne prices, two new<br />
You are giving two masterclasses at<br />
Vinexpo Asia this year. What do you<br />
hope attendees will take away from<br />
these sessions?<br />
I always enjoy presenting Prosecco<br />
DOC. <strong>The</strong>re is so much opportunity<br />
in Asia for these wines, which are<br />
fun, high-quality and suited to<br />
many dining and social occasions.<br />
Sommeliers from restaurants, bars<br />
and hotels would thoroughly benefit<br />
from joining to take a closer look at<br />
the styles on offer and where they fit<br />
within the beverage spectrum of their<br />
businesses.<br />
I am also presenting a “deep dive”<br />
into Ribera del Duero. I am very<br />
excited about this masterclass, as<br />
the region is one of the sixth most<br />
important of Spain yet is underrepresented<br />
in Hong Kong. I have<br />
thoroughly enjoyed returning to the<br />
wines and region in preparation for<br />
the class, and feel it has so much to<br />
offer in terms of quality, story, and<br />
flavour profile. Attendees should walk<br />
trends are emerging. First, grower<br />
champagnes are finally getting the<br />
attention they deserve and then,<br />
Singapore’s “by the glass” list is<br />
expanding.<br />
Unfortunately, rosé is still not a drink<br />
of choice, even though it suits the<br />
weather and cuisine so very well.<br />
Let’s hope this changes in the future.<br />
What can you tell us specifically<br />
about the Asian craft spirits market?<br />
A few years ago, I tasted Hapusa,<br />
an Indian gin with juniper berries<br />
foraged from the foothills of the<br />
Himalaya mountains. I was so<br />
impressed. Since then, I have tasted<br />
a number of spirits crafted with local<br />
botanicals and produce. Asian craft<br />
spirits start-ups follow sustainable<br />
practices and are creating much<br />
needed employment opportunities in<br />
developing economies like Cambodia<br />
and Vietnam. It’s a nascent industry,<br />
but a promising one.<br />
away with an appreciation for these<br />
elements of the region and also see<br />
it as a very attractive way to diversify<br />
their red wine offerings outside of<br />
France and Italy<br />
WEDNES<strong>DAY</strong>, 29 MAY <strong>2024</strong><br />
CONFERENCES<br />
2:00p.m. - 3:00p.m.<br />
Inspired by the Classic,<br />
Moved by the Future<br />
- Prosecco DOC<br />
Revitalised<br />
Room N-109-110<br />
4:00p.m. - 5:00p.m.<br />
A Deep Dive Into Ribera<br />
del Duero<br />
Room N-111-112<br />
You will participate in a panel<br />
discussion on craft spirits tomorrow.<br />
What can attendees expect from<br />
this session?<br />
We chart the growth of independent<br />
spirit start-ups through inception,<br />
right distribution, attracting<br />
investment, and achieving stardom.<br />
Our panellists will share their<br />
expertise in these areas and success<br />
stories of the brands they work with.<br />
<strong>The</strong> session is open to anyone who<br />
enjoys discovering new spirits<br />
THURS<strong>DAY</strong>, 30 MAY <strong>2024</strong><br />
CONFERENCE<br />
1:00p.m. - 2:00p.m.<br />
<strong>The</strong> Rise of Asian Craft<br />
Spirits<br />
Room N-106-107-108<br />
8 THE DAILY • WEDNES<strong>DAY</strong> 29 MAY <strong>2024</strong> vinexpoasia.com
2,500 trees planted<br />
2,500kg of plastic waste collected I EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW I<br />
International collaboration and education<br />
driving the growing Philippine wine market<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Daily</strong> spoke with Cherry Dee Leguira, General Manager of Vino Enoteca Manila Corp,<br />
in an exclusive interview about industry and consumer trends in the Philippines<br />
<strong>The</strong> wine specialist could't wait to try some of the products<br />
being showcased at Vinexpo Asia this year, especially new<br />
releases, wines from underrated regions, and innovative<br />
tequilas, whiskies and gins.<br />
<strong>The</strong> wine market in the Philippines<br />
has grown a lot in recent years.<br />
Why do you think that is?<br />
One major driver is the increasing<br />
disposable income and evolving<br />
lifestyle preferences of Filipino<br />
drinkers. <strong>The</strong> result is a greater<br />
appreciation for premium and<br />
diverse wine selections. <strong>The</strong><br />
burgeoning food and beverage<br />
industry, particularly in metropolitan<br />
areas like Manila, has also played a<br />
significant role by integrating wine<br />
into the dining culture and offering<br />
more sophisticated wine menus in<br />
restaurants and bars.<br />
How are changing consumer<br />
preferences influencing the types<br />
of wine that are becoming popular<br />
in the Philippines, and what trends<br />
do you see shaping the market in<br />
the next few years?<br />
Changing consumer preferences<br />
in the Philippines are driving the<br />
popularity of premium and diverse<br />
wines. Key trends shaping the<br />
market include a demand for highquality<br />
wines, adventurous varietal<br />
COLLABORATIONS<br />
HAVE<br />
TRANSFORMED<br />
THE PHILIPPINE<br />
WINE MARKET,<br />
BRINGING IN<br />
HIGH-QUALITY<br />
WINES FROM<br />
RENOWNED<br />
REGIONS<br />
exploration, an emphasis on food<br />
and wine pairing, an interest in<br />
sustainable and organic wines, and<br />
the growth of experiential events.<br />
Burgundy wines, in particular,<br />
show significant potential as some<br />
distributors in Manila focus more on<br />
this region.<br />
How have collaborations with<br />
top international wine producers<br />
helped elevate the Philippine wine<br />
market, and what benefits have<br />
these partnerships brought to local<br />
consumers and businesses?<br />
Collaborations have transformed the<br />
Philippine wine market, bringing in<br />
high-quality wines from renowned<br />
regions. <strong>The</strong>se partnerships have<br />
not only elevated the reputation of<br />
the wine industry but also provided<br />
consumers with a diverse range<br />
of premium options. Consumers<br />
get access to exceptional wines,<br />
expanding their knowledge and<br />
enjoyment of wine. For businesses,<br />
these collaborations enhance<br />
credibility and competitiveness.<br />
Are there any specific wines<br />
or spirits you are particularly<br />
interested in at Vinexpo Asia this<br />
year?<br />
I have my sights set on several<br />
wines and spirits that I'm thrilled to<br />
explore, especially new releases and<br />
underrated wine regions. I'm also<br />
excited about delving into Port wines,<br />
German Riesling, and Alsace wines.<br />
When it comes to spirits, I'm eager<br />
to try innovative offerings, such<br />
as unique tequilas, whiskies, and<br />
gins. Vinexpo Asia is the ideal<br />
venue to discover the latest trends<br />
and innovations in both wines and<br />
spirits<br />
THE POWER<br />
OF EDUCATION<br />
Filipino consumers are expanding<br />
their horizons when it comes to<br />
wine, and one of the factors driving<br />
the change, according to Cherry<br />
Dee Leguira, are wine education<br />
programmes and events, including<br />
those offered by the Wine & Spirit<br />
Education Trust (WSET).<br />
Such events not only give people<br />
a chance to taste new products,<br />
but also to learn from experienced<br />
sommeliers about the different<br />
regions the wines come from, and<br />
about the passion that goes into<br />
making them. Each wine, after all,<br />
has its own unique story.<br />
Wine education programmes, in<br />
other words, help consumers gain<br />
knowledge and confidence, and in<br />
the case of the Philippines, they<br />
have especially boosted interest in<br />
wines from regions like Bordeaux,<br />
Champagne, Italy, and Napa Valley.<br />
Consumers appreciate Italian<br />
wines for their versatility, and Napa<br />
wines for their bold, fruit-forward<br />
flavours, the General Manager<br />
at Vino Enoteca Manila Corp<br />
explained. Bordeaux, she went on<br />
to say, is valued for its complexity,<br />
and Champagne for its festive<br />
and refreshing qualities. Also, the<br />
tropical climate in the Philippines<br />
complements Champagne's crisp<br />
profile, enhancing its popularity<br />
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I SPECIAL FEATURE I SPARKLING I<br />
ADVERTORIAL<br />
Viticoltori Ponte:<br />
<strong>The</strong> fruits of constant evolution<br />
Founded in Ponte di Piave in the Veneto Region in<br />
Italy in 1948, Viticoltori Ponte (ponte1948.it) is a major<br />
player and innovator in the international wine industry<br />
today. It represents 1,000 members and encompasses<br />
3,000 hectares of vines, spanning from the north<br />
of Venice to the foothills of the Province of Treviso,<br />
producing around 20 million bottles every year.<br />
Operating in over 30 countries<br />
around the world and offering<br />
a wide range of wines from<br />
the Prosecco region including<br />
still, sparkling and organic, the<br />
company is presenting its new<br />
successes and winning strategies<br />
at Vinexpo Asia <strong>2024</strong>. While 2023<br />
was a critical year not without its<br />
share of challenges, Viticoltori<br />
Ponte achieved its set targets<br />
with a 7% increase in turnover,<br />
reaching 96 million euros. A<br />
strong drive in the domestic<br />
market was accompanied by<br />
steady international development,<br />
affirming its global leadership.<br />
This is the result of a dynamic<br />
and forward-looking vision which<br />
has allowed it to double the<br />
production of sparkling wines<br />
in the last 5 years, i.e. since it<br />
decided to invest significantly in<br />
its own brands.<br />
<strong>The</strong> company is preparing to open<br />
its new automated warehouse<br />
with 5,000 pallet pitches in<br />
Ponte di Piave as part of a threeyear<br />
plan that also includes an<br />
increase in storage capacity to<br />
60,000 hectolitres at the Caposile<br />
site and the acquisition of the<br />
La Salute winery, whose current<br />
storage capacity of about 15,000<br />
hectolitres is to be doubled with<br />
additional installations for the<br />
harvests of the next few years.<br />
Ponte di Piave Winery has<br />
also recently been declared<br />
officially sustainable, thanks to<br />
the attainment of EQUALITAS<br />
certification, which guarantees<br />
proper overall development that<br />
respects the environment and<br />
human rights. Viticoltori Ponte has<br />
brought new labels to Vinexpo<br />
Asia this year that offer interesting<br />
distribution volumes for becoming<br />
widespread in Asia<br />
Hall 1 / Stand F 280-6<br />
HENKELL FREIXENET<br />
SHOWCASES<br />
NEW PRODUCT<br />
INNOVATIONS FOR<br />
THE <strong>ASIA</strong>N MARKET AT<br />
<strong>VINEXPO</strong> <strong>ASIA</strong> <strong>2024</strong><br />
Henkell Freixenet is introducing new<br />
products from several of its sparkling<br />
wine brands at this Vinexpo Asia this year.<br />
Among others, it is relaunching its iconic<br />
Cordón Negro Freixenet, one of the most<br />
international brands of sparkling wine. <strong>The</strong><br />
new revamped packaging is designed to<br />
commemorate the 50th anniversary of the<br />
brand ́s iconic cava. <strong>The</strong> new core label<br />
design underlines the brand’s quality and<br />
consistent craftsmanship and includes<br />
iconic brand cues and<br />
features the new logo. “We<br />
are thrilled with the new<br />
design”, said Pedro Ferrer,<br />
CoCEO & Vice-President<br />
Grupo Freixenet. “It is more<br />
premium, more confident,<br />
more distinctive. It will<br />
distinguish Freixenet from<br />
competition and reinforce<br />
our reputation as a<br />
progressive, innovative<br />
and customercentric<br />
brand”. <strong>The</strong><br />
new packaging<br />
presentation comes<br />
in its flagship cavas,<br />
Cordón Negro,<br />
Cordón Oro and<br />
Cordón Rosé,<br />
and will be rolled<br />
following its reveal<br />
at Vinexpo Asia<br />
<strong>2024</strong>.<br />
Hall 1 / Stand F 142<br />
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2,500 trees planted<br />
2,500kg of plastic waste collected <br />
I<br />
REGION I USA I<br />
Rising Tide Global makes its Vinexpo Asia debut<br />
Rising Tide Global, a U.S.-based export management<br />
company, is debuting at Vinexpo Asia this year with a<br />
diverse portfolio of thirteen brands. <strong>The</strong> company focuses<br />
on bringing lesser-known, high-quality brands from<br />
emerging U.S. regions to the international market.<br />
Rising Tide Global is presenting<br />
wines from various craft producers,<br />
including Bare Bones Wines from<br />
Pennsylvania, Chateau Morrisette<br />
from Virginia, Domaine Helena<br />
from California, Getaway Canned<br />
Wines from Pennsylvania, Mazza<br />
Chautauqua Cellars from New York,<br />
<strong>The</strong> Perfect Wines from Pennsylvania,<br />
South Shore Wine Company from<br />
Pennsylvania, and Thirsty Owl<br />
Wine Company from New York.<br />
<strong>The</strong>ir selection offers a wide range<br />
of flavours and styles, aiming to<br />
introduce Vinexpo Asia visitors to<br />
new and unique wines.<br />
On the spirits side, Rising Tide Global<br />
is featuring independent distillers and<br />
blendmasters. Whiskeys from Five &<br />
20 Spirits of New York, ready-to-drink<br />
cocktails from Hercules Mulligan of<br />
New York, and sustainably produced<br />
Revivalist Garden Gin are be available<br />
for tasting on the exporter's stand.<br />
Additionally, a trio of spirits from<br />
Wanderlust Spirits will be on display.<br />
For those seeking non-alcoholic<br />
options, Rising Tide Global offers<br />
Herb & Lou’s Infused Ice Cubes and<br />
Blind Tiger’s spirit-free canned craft<br />
cocktails. <strong>The</strong>se options provide<br />
an alternative for those who prefer<br />
zero proof beverages without<br />
compromising on flavour<br />
Hall 1 / Stand B 213<br />
California’s Rutherford<br />
Wine Company, family<br />
owned and sustainable<br />
Visitors to Vinexpo Asia <strong>2024</strong> can discover the Rutherford<br />
Wine Company. Based in the Napa Valley, but with partner<br />
vineyards throughout the state, the company<br />
is committed to minimising its environmental<br />
impact at every step of the production process.<br />
For the Rutherford<br />
Wine Company, based<br />
in St. Helena, in<br />
California’s Napa<br />
Valley, less is<br />
more — at least<br />
when it comes to<br />
bottles.<br />
<strong>The</strong> family<br />
owned business<br />
is committed to<br />
100% sustainable<br />
viticulture, and<br />
in that spirit, has<br />
opted to bottle its<br />
wine using lightweight<br />
glass. It’s<br />
not the kind of<br />
thing that’s discernible to the naked<br />
eye, but lighter bottles do make a<br />
difference when it comes to transport<br />
and, ultimately, energy consumption.<br />
“That way you can fit more in a<br />
container. And they’re easier to<br />
handle, because they’re lighter.<br />
So it pulls out a lot of carbon from<br />
the supply chain”, Daniel Assef,<br />
Rutherford’s export sales manager,<br />
told <strong>The</strong> <strong>Daily</strong>.<br />
Rutherford, founded in 1978, has been<br />
owned since 2000 by the Zaninovich<br />
family. <strong>The</strong> company sources fruit from<br />
family-owned vineyards throughout<br />
California, in areas that include Lodi,<br />
Monterrey and the Central Valley,<br />
and its portfolio includes more than a<br />
half-dozen national brands as well as<br />
a number of private labels.<br />
<strong>The</strong> company’s base of operations<br />
continues to be the Napa Valley,<br />
where all of Rutherford’s vineyards<br />
are certified sustainable, and where<br />
it produces signature wines such<br />
as its Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon,<br />
Reserve Chardonnay, and Sauvignon<br />
Blanc, all of them 100% single variety.<br />
“We made a conscious decision to<br />
be more environmentally friendly<br />
because consumers are gravitating<br />
towards more sustainability,” Assef<br />
explained. “<strong>The</strong>y’re demanding it<br />
because they see the impact of<br />
climate change and climate effects”<br />
Hall 1 / Stand F 168-5<br />
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