In a recent webinar organized by Great Wine Capitals, winery hospitality experts from some of the world’s most renowned wine regions shared their strategies for managing the return to in-person winery visits. The session featured insights from professionals in Napa Valley (USA), Rioja (Spain), Mendoza (Argentina), and Stellenbosch (South Africa). These experts discussed a range of approaches, from leveraging public sector support to implementing innovative private solutions, to ensure a smooth transition to welcome back guests.
The event provided a valuable platform for building resources and fostering connections within a global network of wine professionals. Participants included notable wineries such as Chateau Montelena, Chandon Mendoza, Riojatrek, and Stellenbosch Wine Route, who shared their unique experiences and best practices. The webinar offered an inspiring look at how the wine industry is adapting to the post-pandemic landscape and highlighted the collaborative efforts being made to enhance winery hospitality worldwide.
The speakers
- George Blanckensee, Chateau Montelena, Napa Valley
- María Lorena Cepparo, Chandon winery, Mendoza
- Elmarie Rabe, Stellenbosch wine route, Cape Winelands
- Marina Grijalba, Riojatrek, Rioja
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Date of the webinar: April 22nd, 2021