Did you know that for over 5,000 known array of grapes in existence, there are only a chosen few that stand heads above the rest and achieve the lofty status of “Noble Grape”? Indeed, because they are construed by their unsurpassed quality, popularity across different regions and firm reputation. These are also the main features that you can expect for the upcoming 16th Grand Wine Experience!
To be held at The Grand Ballroom of the Marriott Hotel Resorts World Manila, Philippines on November 4, 2016, the Grand Wine Experience guarantees an unforgettable night for wine enthusiasts, experts and novice, alike.
With more than 500 eminent wines and spirits to choose from and a buffet as splendid as it is endless and epicureans will surely bask in the majesty of the country’s most prestigious and most extravagant wine and spirits event.
Wine Wednesdays
As a prelude to the Grand Wine Experience, select members of the media were able to taste and have a sneak peek of the participating brands for a night of great wine and good company. It was held at the cozy Wine Museum in Pasay City.
Among the ‘Wine Wednesdays‘ featured wines and spirits were Zonin Procecco, Robert Mundavi – Woodbridge, Pebble Lane Sauv Blanc, Elderton E-Series Shiraz & Cabernet, wines from Premier, Citra Sangiovese, Gancia Asti Pinot Di Pinot, Hugo, crowd favorite Rosso Noble Ciocolata, Wente, Pirramimma Shiraz, Angove, Vina Maipo Chardonnay, John Lee Bourbon, Corona Beer, and Dalmore which is considered as one of the most expensive wines in the world at P2.5M per bottle!
More About The Grand Wine Experience
The Philippine Wine Merchants (PWM) was founded in 1975 by Ralph Lim Joseph. Together with his three brothers- Robert, Ronnie, and Raymond, the Joseph brothers had successfully run the business becoming one of the biggest wine importers and distributors in the country with strong market presence in both on-premise and off-premise sales.
Moving on to the upcoming Grand Wine Experience 2016, since over 500 of the world’s most notable wines and spirits in one night will be featured, this year’s gathering is expected to be the most illustrious wine event in Southeast Asia.
It’s not gonna be a typical dinner as the grand scale of overflowing wines and spirits will be matched with a sumptuous buffet of food for your wine-pairing fantasy that can only be fulfilled in this one-of-a-kind affair. The value-for-money tickets are available at the price of Php 5,000 per person.
You can register here: http://grandwineexperience.com/#registration
Moreover, masterclasses will be held earlier in the day at MGB Executive Rooms 1, 2, 3, also at the Marriott Grand Ballroom, Resorts World Manila. Notable speakers include Adam Knox (The Dalmore Resident Whisky Expert), Maurizio Bertacchini (Gruppo Italiano Vini Brand Ambassador), Mark Ramm (Export Manager), Christian Correa (Winemaker: Montgras Intriga), Sofia Kitouni (Asia Marketing Manager Quinta De Maipo Brands), and Eduardo Stark (Export Manager, Montes).
For advanced registration and ticket inquiries, please contact:
Philippine Wine Merchants Compound
2253 Aurora Blvd. Pasay City, Metro Manila, Philippines 1300
Telephone Number: (02) 853 7423 Email: sales@ralphswines.com.ph
Website: http://grandwineexperience.com/
We invite you to come and celebrate with the Philippine Wine Merchants at the greatest year of The Grand Wine Experience. With the theme “Noble Grape,” over 500 of the world’s most notable wines and spirits will be fully ripe for drinking matched with a buffet and red carpet treatment befitting royalty.
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