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St. Gallen Wine Festival 2026, premiere at the Pfalzkeller on 14.11.2026
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St. Gallen Wine Festival 2026, premiere at the Pfalzkeller on 14.11.2026

The Pfalzkeller turns into one big wine cellar, with tastings from selected wineries, two Masterclasses with Max von der Groeben and Loris Lenzo, your own wine and label at the wine workshop, live music and an afterparty with DJ. All the details on programme, tickets and prices for the first St. Gallen Wine Festival.

Zurich Wine Festival 2026, programme, tickets, tips
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Zurich Wine Festival 2026, programme, tickets, tips

A week of wine in Zurich, with experiences around the city, Aperitivo Day, Wine Expo and brunch at Papiersaal Sihlcity. What the tickets include and which day suits you.

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Basler Wymärt 2026, the wine fair at the Markthalle Basel

48 winemakers and merchants at the Markthalle next to the SBB station, almost half of the producers from western Switzerland. Opening hours, admission and how to get it back.

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Trüelete Twann 2026, the winegrowers' festival on Lake Biel

Three days of celebration in the wine cellars and carnotzets of Twann, opening with the wine christening. What awaits you, where the name comes from and how best to get there.

Expovina Wine Ships 2026 in Zurich, opening hours, tickets, tips
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Expovina Wine Ships 2026 in Zurich, opening hours, tickets, tips

Around ten ships, some 200 exhibitors and around 4700 wines at Bürkliplatz. What's new in 2026, the masterclasses explained and how to plan your evening on board.

Winzerfest Döttingen 2026, 02.10. to 04.10.2026 in Aargau
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Winzerfest Döttingen 2026, 02.10. to 04.10.2026 in Aargau

The 73rd edition of one of Switzerland's largest wine festivals, with a parade, market and festival taverns, more than 52,000 visitors last time.

WINE DATE Lucerne 2026 in review
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WINE DATE Lucerne 2026 in review

In September the boutique wine fair returned to the Kornschütte for the fourth time, with around 30 wineries and wine merchants. How the 2026 edition went, and it is back in September 2027.

Expovina Wine Trophy 2026, results and winners
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Expovina Wine Trophy 2026, results and winners

In July the jury blind-tasted 1474 wines at Technopark Zurich, and the medals followed in August. The 2026 best-of winners, how the judging works and where to find the award-winning wines.

Big summer tasting at Südhang Rüschlikon 2026 in review
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Big summer tasting at Südhang Rüschlikon 2026 in review

Three days of wine in a circus tent on Lake Zurich, cooked over an open fire. How the big tasting from 06.06. to 08.06.2026 went, a new date is not yet known.

Rosé by the Lake 2026, the rosé evening on Lake Zurich in review
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Rosé by the Lake 2026, the rosé evening on Lake Zurich in review

Rosé from four countries, free-flowing wine and a live DJ at Samigo on the Mythenquai. How the evening of 28.05.2026 went, the next date is still open.

Vino e Pane 2026, Vergani's street festival in Wiedikon in review
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Vino e Pane 2026, Vergani's street festival in Wiedikon in review

Italian wine, street food and Gucci Panettone out on the street. How Vino e Pane on 05.06.2026 went, and Vergani has already announced the 2027 edition.

How to taste wine properly? The simple wine tasting guide
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How to taste wine properly? The simple wine tasting guide

Look, smell, taste, assess. Taste wine in four simple steps, in the right order and without the most common mistakes. Simply explained, no snobbery.

Wine events in the Bündner Herrschaft, all dates
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Wine events in the Bündner Herrschaft, all dates

Fläsch, Maienfeld, Jenins and Malans. All upcoming tastings, wine festivals and cellar events in the Bündner Herrschaft, updated continuously, plus the 2027 wine festival in Fläsch.

Weinfest Maienfeld 2026, the Bündner Herrschaft wine festival in review
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Weinfest Maienfeld 2026, the Bündner Herrschaft wine festival in review

In early September, Maienfeld celebrated for three days across the whole old town, with 17 winemakers, a market and music. How the travelling wine festival works and where it goes in 2027.

Sound of Wine 2026 at Hallenstadion Zurich, the review
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Sound of Wine 2026 at Hallenstadion Zurich, the review

More than 3000 guests, Italian wines, live music and a light show. How Vergani took Sound of Wine from Kaufleuten to the Hallenstadion and what is known about the next edition.

Open wine cellars in Switzerland, 2026 in review and the 2027 dates
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Open wine cellars in Switzerland, 2026 in review and the 2027 dates

In May 2026, winemakers in six regions opened their cellars. How it went, what you can taste where and which 2027 dates are already set, from Neuchâtel to Ticino.