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Swiss sparkling wine: a tingly delight for the festive season

The festive season is upon us, and with it numerous moments of celebration. Switzerland offers excellent sparkling wines for toasting together.

Tuesday 10 Dec 2024

Wine knowledge

World Chasselas Day 2024: celebrating a legendary grape variety

The second World Chasselas Day will take place on 12 December 2024. The day celebrates the cultural and historical heritage of the grape variety, which is one of the most important in Switzerland.

Tuesday 03 Dec 2024

Event

‘It's about letting the wine do the talking’

Loris Lenzo, who won the Michelin Sommelier Award, talks about his love of wine and the work that goes into creating an excellent wine list.

Tuesday 26 Nov 2024

Gastronomy

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12Dec 2024

Tasting

World Chasselas Day

December 12, 2023 marked the very first World Chasselas Day , a celebration destined to be repeated annually on the same date. In 2024, this day will be punctuated by a host of Chasselas-related activities across Switzerland. Participants will be able to enjoy afterworks, aperitifs, themed meals, and tasting sessions organized in various venues such as hotels, restaurants, bars, wine cellars, ski resorts, and even private carnotzets. Announcements and details of these events will be progressively published on this page. Be sure to check back regularly to make sure you don't miss a thing! Events and dates Aigle Tasting of winemakers and award-winning wines from the Mondial du Chasselas on the Place du Marché from 5pm. Tolochenaz and Nyon Chasselas tasting in boutiques / special Advent calendar presentation Villars-sur-Ollon Aperitif on the Place du Marché from 5pm Verbier Tasting of award-winning Mondial du Chasselas wines at 67 PallMall from 2pm to 6pm (free, open to the public) + masterclass with vertical JR Germanier and Wine & dine (club members only) Sion Verticale Fendant les Murettes, Maison Gillard Sierre Masterclass Vieux Millésimes Fendant/Chasselas + raclette evening Geneva Masterclass Vieux Millésimes and Chasselas evening with festive products at Café de Peney (bistronomic restaurant) Mont-sur-Rolle The owner of Domaine Les Dames de Hautecour, Coraline de Wurstemberger, invites you to her estate in Mont-sur-Rolle from 5 to 9 pm. Guests will be able to attend a tasting of the 1984, 1994 and 2004 vintages. For more information, click here . Cully (VD) A glass of Chasselas is offered on the Place du Temple during the Cully market from 10am to 12pm - Mélanie Weber and Domaine Potterat.

15Jan 2025

Three Lakes | Neuchâtel | Tasting

Non Filtré Neuchâtel: public tasting

Neuchâtel Non Filtré is the first wine of the year, giving impatient wine connoisseurs a taste of the new vintage that was harvested the previous autumn. This typical Neuchâtel wine is made from Chasselas grapes that have already finished fermenting when they are bottled unfiltered at the beginning of January. In 2025, the speciality will celebrate its 50th anniversary. To mark the occasion, Neuchâtel Vins et Terroir is offering a public tasting of the 2024 vintage: Non Filtré Festival in La Chaux-de-Fonds Programme: tasting followed by an after-party with bar and food Date: Wednesday 15 January 2025 Time of event: 5 p. m. to midnight Location of event: Anciens Abattoirs, La Chaux-de-Fonds Price of admission: 15 francs Free shuttles : There are free round-trip shuttles between Neuchâtel and La Chaux-de-Fonds every 30 minutes from 4:30 p. m. to midnight

27-02Feb-Mar2025

German-speaking Switzerland | Zurich | Tasting

Swiss Wine Festival 2025

Experience the pleasure of Swiss wine in all its diversity. From 27 February to 2 March 2025, the Eulachhallen in Winterthur will be the meeting place for wine lovers. The SWISS WINE FESTIVAL 2025 offers a unique opportunity to discover and taste over 1000 Swiss wines from 80 winemakers in all six Swiss wine-producing regions. Immerse yourself in the diversity of Swiss wine culture, engage in stimulating conversations with experts and be inspired. In a relaxed, enjoyable atmosphere, you can order your new favourite wines on the spot and have them conveniently delivered to your home. Accompanied by culinary delicacies and the finest Swiss music, every day of the festival will be a special experience. Free masterclasses Deepen your knowledge of Swiss wine. Exciting masterclasses await you at the SWISS WINE FESTIVAL 2025. Swiss wine regions and wine villages will be presented, different types of wine will be showcased and the special features of specific terroirs will be highlighted. Participation is free of charge. It's worth being there to gain fascinating insights into Switzerland's wine country from experienced Swiss wine professionals. What's more, exclusive gourmet boxes of Swiss wines will be raffled off every day of the festival. Opening hours 27 February to 2 March 2025 Thursday: 5pm - 9pm Friday: 5pm - 9pm Saturday: 1pm - 9pm Sunday: 1pm - 6pm Admission CHF 10 You will receive a tasting glass in return for a deposit of CHF 10. Entry from 18 years of age.

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