Welcome to Wine Institute California Wine Export Program
Explore upcoming California Wines events, programs and travel opportunities around the world.
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. The event provides an opportunity to showcase the diversity of California wines to a professional wine audience. Participation Criteria: Wines must already be distributed in […]
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. Contact: Daniel Wasilewski, CEO, The WineHouse CC: Agnieszka Wojtowicz, Wine Institute
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. Wineries may present their wines in person or have their wines presented by California Wines sommeliers. Contact: Barbara Peters
Deadline: October 19 California Wines will showcase eight wines at the networking reception following the Best Sommelier of Belgium 2026. Participation Criteria: Wines must already be distributed in Belgium Wineries may propose two bottles for consideration Wines should showcase the diversity of California beyond classic styles Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon and Zinfandel will not be considered […]
Application Deadline: October 20, 2026 California Wines will present a series of masterclasses at hospitality schools in Silkeborg, Odense, Aarhus and Copenhagen. The first masterclass will take place on November 17. Wineries interested in providing wines for the masterclasses are invited to participate. Participation Details Six wines per winery are requested. Contact: Ruth Tilgaard
Application Deadline: October 31, 2026 California Wines will participate in the American Film Festival, a major cultural event dedicated to American film and a longstanding California Wines partnership. A special screening of Tony will include a California wine tasting for approximately 200 guests. Wineries are invited to submit wines to be featured at the California […]
692-19 — Sauvignon Blanc 48,000 bottles / USD $3.50–$5.00 / Deadline December 7, 2026 693-15 — Merlot or Merlot Blend 48,000 liters / $2–$3 / 1500 or 2000ml Bag-in-Box / Tender details expected shortly 693-16 — Zinfandel 48,000 liters / $4.50–$6.00 / Tender details expected shortly 694-24 — White Wine TBC / Tender launches December […]
Application Deadline: October 31, 2026 California Wines will participate in the Cool Climate Summit in Copenhagen with a tasting table and seminar presented by Konstantin Baum MW. Wineries with cool-climate wines are invited to submit wines for consideration for the tasting and/or seminar. Winery presence is welcome but not required. Contact: Ruth Tilgaard
Application Deadline: October 31, 2026 California Wines will have a stand at the Bolig, Mad, Design fair at Bella Centeret in Copenhagen. Wineries are encouraged to work with their Danish importers to participate. Wineries may present their wines in person on one or several days or have their wines presented by California Wines sommeliers. Contact: […]
Deadline: September 20 The inaugural Capstone California Level 4 Summit will take place March 14–16, 2027, at Högberga Gård in Sweden, bringing together 20–30 highly accomplished wine professionals. We are seeking visiting winemakers to participate in panel discussions, as well as exceptional wines with a strong educational story, including: Unique varietal expressions Distinctive vintages Rare […]
