Chapter II: SONOMA COUNTY

 

The second Vinexpo Explorer opus took its selection of international buyers on a first class trip to California. The visit featured three days of total immersion, from 23 to 25 September 2018, in the legendary vineyards of Sonoma County, which are as diverse as they are sun-kissed.

Over these three days, Vinexpo Explorer established itself as the ideal format for creating highly effective encounters and opportunities for friendship, boosting a region’s reputation and, of course, growing business.

FACTS & FIGURES

 

55

producers

62

buyers
 

393

business meetings
 

WHAT THE PARTICIPANTS SAY

 

CAROLINE SHAW

Member of the Sonoma County board, co-organiser

 

“These were three exceptional days for our county!
There is no doubt that long-term business relations were forged. Our winegrowers were very excited by the new export prospects.”

QUANG HUY LE

CEO of Tan Khoa (Vietnam), buyer

 

“It was a packed programme with a schedule that kept us on our toes. That’s what I was expecting. I selected a great range of new wines.”

CLAY MAURITSON

Mauritson Winery, producer

 

“We met very knowledgeable buyers who were interested in our wines. These are very valuable conversations. It’s a great, win-win concept.”
 

IN PICTURES