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London Wine Fair 2026

London Wine Fair 2026: The Year of the Debutants

Editor’s picks, Articles & Interviews

Almost no one remembers it today, but Olympia, London’s exhibition centre in Kensington, stands on the site of a vineyard that grew here back in the 19th century. And that fact is a good key to the central message of London Wine Fair 2026. Because a vineyard that was once here and then vanished is a story about how the world’s wine map is never final. It is forever being crossed out and drawn again. This year, it was the newcomers holding the pen.

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Almost no one remembers it today, but Olympia, London’s exhibition centre in Kensington, stands on the site of a vineyard that grew here back in the 19th century. And that fact is a good key to the central message of London Wine Fair 2026. Because a vineyard that was once here and then vanished is a story about how the world’s wine map is never final. It is forever being crossed out and drawn again. This year, it was the newcomers holding the pen.

5th Anniversary Edition of the Wine Travel Awards 2025–2026 announces the winners!

Editor’s picks, News

On May 1, the main selection stage of the Wine Travel Awards 2024–2025 came to a close — the decisive phase in which the distinguished panel of judges chose the final winners from among the previously announced finalists.

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On May 1, the main selection stage of the Wine Travel Awards 2024–2025 came to a close — the decisive phase in which the distinguished panel of judges chose the final winners from among the previously announced finalists.

Mastroberardino Winery

Vinitaly Hosts Presentation of Piero Mastroberardino’s “Radici” – Three Centuries of Family, Enterprise, and Territory

News, Stories of the nominees

During Vinitaly, the official presentation of “Radici. Storia di un’impresa familiare” by Piero Mastroberardino took place. Mastroberardino Winery is a nominee and the public vote winner of the Wine Travel Awards in the Art & History Object category (2025–2026).

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During Vinitaly, the official presentation of “Radici. Storia di un’impresa familiare” by Piero Mastroberardino took place. Mastroberardino Winery is a nominee and the public vote winner of the Wine Travel Awards in the Art & History Object category (2025–2026).

Ernst Loosen

The man and the method

Articles & Interviews

This interview appears on the Wine Travel Awards platform because its author – Kateryna Yushchenko, DipWSET – is not only a wine journalist and influencer, but also a nominee of the Wine Travel Awards 2025–2026. Her long form conversation with Ernst Loosen offers rare insight into the thinking of one of the most influential figures in modern Riesling, making it a natural fit for the WTA community, which celebrates excellence, innovation and global wine tourism.

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This interview appears on the Wine Travel Awards platform because its author – Kateryna Yushchenko, DipWSET – is not only a wine journalist and influencer, but also a nominee of the Wine Travel Awards 2025–2026. Her long form conversation with Ernst Loosen offers rare insight into the thinking of one of the most influential figures in modern Riesling, making it a natural fit for the WTA community, which celebrates excellence, innovation and global wine tourism.

As the Last Cork Pops: Voting Ends, the Festivities Begin

News

The public voting for the fifth edition of the Wine Travel Awards has now drawn to a graceful close – thank you to everyone who clicked, pondered, debated, and, in some cases, campaigned with the zeal usually reserved for Eurovision. Your enthusiasm has once again reminded us that wine tourism is not merely an industry, but a wonderfully spirited global community.

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The public voting for the fifth edition of the Wine Travel Awards has now drawn to a graceful close – thank you to everyone who clicked, pondered, debated, and, in some cases, campaigned with the zeal usually reserved for Eurovision. Your enthusiasm has once again reminded us that wine tourism is not merely an industry, but a wonderfully spirited global community.

Lotte Peplow

Wine Travel Awards 2025–2026 Voting Is Coming to an End – Time to Choose Your Favourites

News

Public voting for the Wine Travel Awards 2025–2026 nominees closes on 31 March at 23:59 CET. Over the past weeks, we’ve been introducing you to the brightest members of our community – those who shape the culture of wine tourism today. Ahead lies the final choice. You can browse news, videos, interviews or simply open each nominee’s profile – and feel which of them resonates with you most.

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Public voting for the Wine Travel Awards 2025–2026 nominees closes on 31 March at 23:59 CET. Over the past weeks, we’ve been introducing you to the brightest members of our community – those who shape the culture of wine tourism today. Ahead lies the final choice. You can browse news, videos, interviews or simply open each nominee’s profile – and feel which of them resonates with you most.

Lotte Peplow

The Art of Beer Storytelling

Stories of the nominees

In the world of drinks travel, we are used to wine ambassadors – experts who guide us through vineyards, terroirs, and traditions. But today, the landscape is evolving. Because alongside wine, another global cultural force is shaping travel experiences – craft beer. And it has its own ambassadors. At the fifth anniversary edition of the Wine Travel Awards, we proudly present a nominee in the category Ambassador of the Year – Lotte Peplow.

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In the world of drinks travel, we are used to wine ambassadors – experts who guide us through vineyards, terroirs, and traditions. But today, the landscape is evolving. Because alongside wine, another global cultural force is shaping travel experiences – craft beer. And it has its own ambassadors. At the fifth anniversary edition of the Wine Travel Awards, we proudly present a nominee in the category Ambassador of the Year – Lotte Peplow.

Kjell-Gabriel Hendrichs: Curating Wine Journeys Beyond the Ordinary

Stories of the nominees

In the 5th anniversary edition of the Wine Travel Awards, the geography of nominees expanded, welcoming outstanding wine professionals from Norway. Among them is Kjell-Gabriel Hendrichs, a figure redefining what it means to explore wine through immersive, story-driven journeys.

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In the 5th anniversary edition of the Wine Travel Awards, the geography of nominees expanded, welcoming outstanding wine professionals from Norway. Among them is Kjell-Gabriel Hendrichs, a figure redefining what it means to explore wine through immersive, story-driven journeys.