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  • GES Diplomatic: U.S. Wine Portfolio Tender

    Response Deadline: October 22, 2026 GES Diplomatic is a global duty-free platform that supplies wine, beer, spirits and luxury goods to the diplomatic corps worldwide. The company is looking to […]

  • Norway: Sommelier Day

    Norway , Norway
    Trade Shows & Tastings

    Application Deadline: October 16, 2026 California Wines will showcase 10 wines at Sommelier Day in Norway, a major wine fair featuring leading domestic importers, specialized wine masterclasses and tasting workshops. […]

  • Judgement of Paris – Hanoi

    Media & Promotional Events

    We are pleased to announce that the Vintner Tour will be returning to Taipei, Singapore and Bangkok in 2024.

    Free

  • Poland: Importer Seeking New Wines (Deadline)

    Response Deadline: October 31, 2026 The WineHouse is seeking established premium California wineries interested in exporting to Poland, with a focus on securing on-premise distribution for high-end Zinfandel and Chardonnay. […]

  • UK: IWC Americas 2026

    Mendoza , Argentina
    Trade Shows & Tastings

    Deadline: October 16, 2026 IWC Americas brings California wines before approximately 50 buyers, sommeliers and Masters of Wine for blind judging, providing an opportunity for participating wines to gain recognition […]

  • Sweden: Stockholm Food & Wine Show

    Sweden , Sweden
    Trade Shows & Tastings

    Application Deadline: October 31, 2026 California Wines will host a Wine Bar at the Stockholm Food & Wine Show. Wineries are encouraged to work with their Swedish importers to participate. […]

ONGOING OPPORTUNITIES

Explore opportunities available to California wineries and importers without a fixed deadline.

Mexico – Capstone California Level 3

California Wines is seeking wines from specific AVAs to support the launch of Capstone California Level 3 in Mexico and provide teaching wines for trade professionals who have completed Levels 1 and 2.

Participation Criteria:

  • Wines from Lake County, San Benito County, Solano County, Santa Clara Valley, Amador County, El Dorado, San Joaquin Valley, Sacramento Valley or Madera County
  • Wines must already be distributed in Mexico
  • Two bottles per label

Have importer contact: Angela Ritz

UK, Ireland & India – Kickstarter Campaign

The California Wines Kickstarter Campaign provides funding to support importer activities that promote the sale of California wines. The program is now entering its sixth year.

Participation Details:

  • Available to importers of California wines
  • Funding supports activities designed to promote California wine sales
  • Wineries are encouraged to contact their importers about participating
  • Programs are currently available in the UK, Ireland and India

UK & Ireland: View Kickstarter details
India Contact: Nancy Ladwiniec