Testimonials
October 2011:
"As family-run business we are proud to receive this internationally award for our latest venture „Hofgut Laubenheimer Höhe“. This is a motivation to further invest in this „niche“ in order to offer an alternative way of wine gastronomy in Rheinhessen in such an extraordinary place to the citizens of Mainz, tourists and business clients and to provide sustainable products with perfect taste."
Christian Barth, owner, Hofgut Laubenheimer Höhe, Innovative Wine Tourism Experiences award
December 2010:
"At Aveleda we have always enjoyed receiving visitors in our estate and devoted a lot of attention to Wine Tourism. In this context, we are delighted to receive this prestigious recognition. Being the first time that a company from the Vinhos Verdes region wins this award, we hope it encourages more visitors to discover the numerous “hidden secrets” that this region has to offer.”
Martim Guedes, Member of the Board of Aveleda
December 2010:
"We set out with a vision of best practice from the vine to the bottle and we’re delighted to have our commitment to sustainability acknowledged. We enjoy sharing our story, and what makes us different, with visitors to our winery”
Peter Yealands, owner, Yealand Estate Wines, Sustainable Wine Tourism Practices category and International Winner.
November 2010:
"It is an honor for the DiamAndes Winery and the Bonnie family to have received an international GWCGN Best Of Wine Tourism award in the category Architecture, Parks and Gardens. This award motivates us to continue the pursuit of excellence for our services, increase our commitment to the wine tourism development of Mendoza and the promotion of our wine culture."
Sandrine Bonnie, Bodega DiamAndes, Architecture and Landscapes and International Winner
November 2010:
"We, at Château Paloumey, are very proud to have received this international prize in the Art & Culture category. This is a great honour that Great Wine Capitals recognized our passion for “art & wine pairing” along with our team’s continuous efforts for excellence in hosting people and promoting Bordeaux wines & vineyards. We want to extend our congratulations to all Best Of winners from around the world; this is a real pleasure to share this commitment in making visitors’ experience unique".
Martine Cazeneuve, Château Paloumey
November 2010:
"We are thrilled and honoured to have received this award in the Best of Great Wine Capitals - Accommodation category, as it is a testament to the dedication and motivation of our team to continue to exceed our guests'
expectations in terms of delivering authentic hospitality.
We are proud and happy that Hyatt Regency Mainz is now an official part of the Great Wine Capitals in general and Mainz and Rheinhessen in particular and that we are able to carry an ambassador's role in the promotion of the same."
Otto J. Steenbeek, General Manager, Hyatt, Accommodation category and International winner
November 2010:
"At Conn Creek we pride ourselves on offering visitors to Napa Valley outstanding wines and a world-class experience,” said Conn Creek Hospitality Manager Paul Asikainen. “It’s an honor to have been recognized for our success among a group of such esteemed wineries from around the globe."
Paul Asikainen, Hospitality Manager, Conn Creek Winery, Innovative Wine Tourism Experiences and International Winner
December 2009:
“Sogrape Vinhos is very honoured to receive this prize, which we believe reflects the whole team’s effort and commitment to promote the Douro Region and Porto wine. At Quinta do Seixo we try to attract people for the Douro wines through a contemporary and attractive estate, in harmony with the surrounding landscape. This last point was taken into special account while planning Quinta do Seixo, and it is with great pleasure that we now see this recognised by such a prestigious award.”
Georges Sandeman, Board member of Sogrape Vinhos, Quinta Do Seixo, Architecture and Landscapes and International Winner.
November 2009:
“This distinction is for us a great pleasure and an honour. This prize belongs our team that is working, day after day and always worries for the quality of the services and for the improvements of our hospitality. It is a great opportunity for the wine lovers to know us better and to visit us. It certainly encourages us to keep working and improving”
Diego Coll Benegas- Director of Algodón Wine Estates, Accommodation category and International Winner.
"The integration of art and culture with the creation of outstanding wines is a lifelong passion for the owners of Clos Pegase," said Bill Dodd, Napa County Supervisor and chair of the regional GWCGN committee. "Their contribution to what makes Napa Valley legendary is highly regarded."
Bill Dodd, Napa County Supervisor and chair of the regional GWCGN committee
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