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Winzerfest Döttingen 2026: 2 to 4 October in Aargau
The 73rd edition of one of Switzerland's largest wine festivals: parade, market and festival taverns, more than 52,000 visitors last time.
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Wine tips, event guides and everything about the Swiss wine scene.
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WINE DATE Lucerne 2026: dates, tickets and info
The young wine fair stops at the Kornschütte in Lucerne from 11 to 13 September. Wines from three worlds to taste, masterclasses, entry from CHF 17 online. All the info and the other dates.
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Expovina Wine Trophy 2026: the international wine competition
The professional competition behind the Weinschiffe: over 150 experts blind-taste more than 1500 wines from 25 countries. Judging 6 to 8 July at Technopark Zurich. How it works and where to find the award-winning wines.
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Expovina Weinschiffe 2026 in Zurich: dates, tickets, info
Over 4500 wines on historic ships at Bürkliplatz in Zurich, 29 Oct to 12 Nov. Switzerland's largest wine tasting: highlights, masterclasses and all the ticket info.
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Grand Summer Tasting Südhang Rüschlikon 2026 - 6 to 8 June
Three days of open summer tasting at Südhang in Rüschlikon, in a circus tent right on Lake Zurich. Wines from casual to rare, food over open fire, free entry.
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Rosé by the Lake - the rosé festival on Lake Zurich
The rosé festival on Lake Zurich at the Samigo on Mythenquai: a wide selection of rosés and champagnes à discretion, food and a DJ, with wine partners like Bindella and Brancaia.
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Vino e Pane Festival 2026 - 5 June at Vergani in Zurich Wiedikon
Vergani's Italian street party: wine from large-format bottles, street food from pizza to gelato and live music. Free entry, all the details.
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How to taste wine properly? The simple wine tasting guide
Wine tasting step by step: the four tasting phases, what you need and common beginner mistakes to avoid.
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Wine events in the Bündner Herrschaft 2026
All wine events in the Bündner Herrschaft region in 2026: Maienfeld, Fläsch, Jenins, Malans.
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Weinfest Maienfeld 2026 - 4 to 6 September
17 winemakers, 100+ wines and over 30 stalls in Maienfeld's old town. Three days of the Bündner Herrschaft in one weekend.
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Sound of Wine 2026 - 19 September at Hallenstadion Zurich
Wine, live music and a light show at Hallenstadion. Vergani turns the night into a 'Notte a Milano'. All ticket options, what's included and why Early Access pays off.
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Open Wine Cellars 2026 - The Complete Guide
From May to June, over 500 winemakers across Switzerland open their doors. All regions, dates and tips at a glance.