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Wine list for Jancis Robinson Grand Tasting at Winefuture Hong Kong September 09, 2011
-British Master of Wine Jancis Robinson proposes for her tasting to “stimulate the taste buds with a hand-picked selection from some corners of the wine world that deserve more attention”
Local key wine personalities attend the Winefuture 2011 Press Conference in TaipeiJuly 06, 2011
Winefuture Hong Kong 2011 held its second Asian Press Conference in Taipei in a beautiful Spanish restaurant, called DN Innovacion. Winefuture is considered to be the most significant congress in the world focusing on the wine industry. Prominent wine personalities from the Taipei’s growing wine industry such as wine journalists, wine educators and wine importers were enthusiastic to hear that Winefuture will be held in Hong Kong, which is just a short flight away from Taipei.
The D.O. Campo de Borja, along with The Wine Academy of Spain, are to hold a tasting of Grenache Wine from around the World in California on 13 June 2011May 23, 2011
The Grenache Wine tasting will be held at the Sir Francis Drake Hotel in San Francisco and 12 wines made of the Grenache varietal will be presented. Eight wines will be from the D.O. Campo de Borja and four from the rest of the world (California, France and Australia).
Nicolas Joly: "The secret to a good wine involves understanding the laws of Nature and the Earth"March 16, 2011
- The French winemaker, who will be speaking at the Climate Change & Wine Conference in Marbella, declares that climate change is allowing vineyards to grow in new regions.
The business community will play a vital role in the fight against Climate ChangeFebruary 21, 2011
- Kofi Annan will emphasize the importance of adopting sustainability and growth measures in order to fight the environmental problems.
Pancho Campo: "Those who still cast doubt the existence of Climate Change are behind the times"February 01, 2011
According to the organiser of The World Congress on Climate Change and Wine, the climate situation should have been prevented decades ago and therefore the solution “is now way too late”.
Pancho Campo arrives at Madrid Fusion to conduct a tasting in “Enofusión”January 24, 2011
-The new Spanish Master of Wine, Pedro Ballesteros, will share the stage with Campo, in a unique side by side.
Pancho Campo appointed Member of the Climate Project Spain´s Advisory CouncilJanuary 12, 2011
It is an international organization founded by former US Vice-President Al Gore.
The President of The Wine Academy of Spain, editor of Spanish wines for the magazine “Wine in China”January 10, 2011
The President of The Wine Academy of Spain, Pancho Campo MW is, from this January, the new editor of Spanish wines for the magazine “Wine in China”. A publication specialized in the diffusion of the wine culture and in the popularization of knowledge related to the sector.
Pancho Campo has conducted a wine tasting in Punta CanaJanuary 07, 2011
Pancho Campo MW , President of The Wine Academy of Spain has conducted a tasting on the 29th of December in Punta Cana (Dominican Republic), where the attendees have discovered the flavors and charm of Spanish wines.
WineFuture´s second edition will be in Hong Kong November 2011November 30, 2010
-The wine world's most influential personalities will gather to face its growing opportunities and challenges
The Spanish Wine Experience celebrates its 4th anniversary with an Asian Tour beginning in BejingNovember 15, 2010
The Spanish Wine Experience will lead numerous courses in the most important Chinese cities in November 2010.
Spanish Wine Day success in SwedenOctober 21, 2010
The Economic and Commercial Office of Spain in Stockholm organized the “Spanish Wine Day” event where wineries, importers of Spanish wines together with buyers and people in the hospitality industry met in one encounter in order to be able to discuss future opportunites for all parties
Great success for spanish wines at the 34th annual conference of the society of wine educators in Washington D.C.August 13, 2010
The Wine Academy of Spain sponsored the closing dinner and gave a day-long seminar for educators, distributors, retailers, and sommeliers.
Winners of the Spanish Wine Education ProgramJune 21, 2010
After finalizing the Spanish Wine Education Programm for 2008 - 2009, the list of the best results have been finally published. Students had to pass the correspondent exams of this intensive course, where more than 50 different types of Spanish wines were tasted.
Spanish wines shine in the international grenache simposium in RhoneJune 08, 2010
The Wine Academy of Spain will sponsor the official dinner where wines from Bodegas Nekeas and Domaines Lupier from Navarra, Portal del Montsant from Priorat, Baigorri from Rioja, Terrazas del Moncayo and Coto de Hayas from Campo de Borja will be served.
During the latin american summit in Madrid the President of Chile meets wine personalities in SpainMay 20, 2010
As a result of this meeting, Pancho Campo MW is planning a visit to the Andean country at the end of 2010 to visit wineries, offer lectures and lead a Grand tasting: Spain-Chile
Jay Miller completes his first visit to Spain by tasting 500 wines from the Doc RiojaMay 10, 2010
The critic, a member of Robert Parker’s team, was accompanied by Pancho Campo MW, who organised the North American’s visit and his sessions for scoring the wines
More than one hundred wine professionals attend the Spanish Wine Education courses in Shanghai and Hong KongJanuary 28, 2010
This January, Asian wine professionals have received specialised education in Spanish wines from every viticultural region accompanied with iconic tastings and conferences.

In the opinion os experts and critics: Winefuture was a roaring successNovember 24, 2009
Experts such as Robert Parker, Jancis Robinson, Rafael Ansón and José Peñín all agree that Winefuture- Rioja’09 has marked “a before and after” in the wine industry.

ROBERT PARKER: “The sector is like a dinosaur when it comes to the internet, the key lies in the interaction with consumers. November 17, 2009
The economic crisis, globalization, education, communication and interaction with consumers in the market are the main challenges of the future for the wine industry.

MIGUEL TORRES: “We will not be able to produce the same quaity of wine if temperatures continue to rise with climate change”November 17, 2009
Winefuture covered the relationship between wine and climate change and education. In the final talks, Robert Parkeand Jancis Robinson, amongst others, analysed the challenges and opportunities facing the industry.

Experts defend the opening of new markets in order to improve competition within the wine tradeNovember 17, 2009
Great participation of the attendees in the exhibition hall, where 150 wineries from 45 wine producing regions from around the world were represented.

ROBERT PARKER: “El sector sigue siendo un dinosaurio en las relaciones con internet, la clave está en la interacción con los clientes”November 14, 2009
La crisis económica, globalización, la educación, la comunicación y la interacción de los consumidores en el mercado, son los principales retos del sector vinícola de cara al futuro

MIGUEL TORRES: “No podremos hacer las mismas calidades en vinos si las temperaturas siguen subiendo con el cambio climático”November 13, 2009


Expertos abogan por abrir nuevos mercados para mejorar la competitividad en el sector vinícola November 13, 2009
Gran participación de los congresistas en la zona de expositores donde están representadas 150 bodegas procedentes de 45 regiones vinícolas de todo el mundo

JANCIS ROBINSON: “El tiempo de los gurús del vino ha finalizado, ahora hay que aprender a ser algo más que un escritor de vinos”November 12, 2009


GARY VAYNERCHUCK: “Las redes sociales e internet son nuestra base para crecer, también en el mundo del vino”November 12, 2009
Winefuture-Rioja’09 arranca hablando sobre las nuevas posibilidades del sector gracias a internet y repasa los retos y soluciones a la actual crisis económica. Rafael Ansón: “No se puede concebir el vino y la gastronomía de diferente forma”

Bringing together top Spanish wine producers with the international wine professional through videoconference – Sacramento (California)September 21, 2009
THE WINE ACADEMY OF SPAIN INCORPORATES VIDEO CONFERENCING INTO ITS WINE TASTINGS IN ORDER TO BRING TOGETHER WINE PRODUCERS AND PROFESSIONALS ACROSS THE WHOLE SECTOR.

Winners for the Spanish Wine Certification Course Are…June 29, 2009
By Gabriella Opaz on Wednesday, 24 June 2009. Catavino.net

Global Wine Industry leaders to gather at WineFuture-Rioja'09June 20, 2009
Mel Dick, Dan Jago, Troy Christenssen, Robert M. Parker, Jr., Jancis Robinson, Oz Clarke, Miguel Torres, Don St. Pierre and Gary Vaynerchuk to Lead Group of 35 Speakers in Rioja, Spain

Catavino Spanish Wine Education Scholarship: Bloggers Have An Opportunity to Learn About Spanish Wine!June 05, 2009
Starting on June 12th, the Wine Academy of Spain will begin its 2009-2010 USA tour. Following Catavino’s suggestions, they will give 1 free scholarship per USA city to a blogger. And although the Wine Academy of Spain is on the forefront of education, they are still in the beginning stages of utilizing on-line communication effectively; hence where we come in. Catavino will be responsible for the organization and development of this initiative. To participate go to Catavino.net

WineFuture-Rioja `09 - Robert Parker and the World's Leading Experts will meet in Spain March 28, 2009
WineFuture-Rioja 2009 is an international conference created and owned by The Wine Academy of Spain. This conference, supported by the CRDC Rioja, will be held in the city of Logroño on November 12th and 13th, 2009. The most important world leaders of the wine industry will meet in Rioja to discuss the current challenges that the global wine industry is facing, providing solutions, ideas, strategies and leadership. Some of the topics that will be covered at the conference include the global financial crisis, the environment, how to improve sales, consumption trends, challenges faced by the on-trade, brands, marketing strategies and the emerging markets.

The SOBE Wine & Food Festival honours the Wines of Spain in the presence of the King and the QueenMarch 18, 2009
The 2009 Food Network South Beach Wine & Food Festival and Southern Wine & Spirits of America hosted an unprecedented tribute to the wines and foods of Spain held in the presence of Their Majesties, King Juan Carlos I and Queen Sofia of Spain. This fund raising event took place on Thursday, February 19 in Coral Gables, Miami. Pancho Campo, was one of the guests invited to the “Viva España” gala dinner, as President of The Wine Academy of Spain and first Spanish Master of Wine.

Spanish Wines shine in LondonFebruary 04, 2009
The Spanish Wine Experience course conducted in London at the International Wine & Spirit Centre was a tremendous success for the wines of Spain. The 2 day seminar was a full house with 55 participants including several Masters of Wine, MW students, importers, distributors and educators. According to Diego Magaña, a young winemaker from Navarra that was invited to present his wines at the event: "this shows the interest that the British professionals have for our wines".

London Sells OutJanuary 28, 2009
The London Spanish Wine Experience program has had a fantastic response in London with 55 participants. The attendees will come from all areas of the British wine industry, as well as several Masters of Wine, numerous MW students and representatives for retailers, distributors and importers.

Pancho Campo becomes a member of the prestigious Circle of Wine WritersJanuary 10, 2009
Pancho Campo was informed last week by Christine Austin, Membership Secretary for the Circle of Wine Writers that he has been admitted as a member of this prestigious organization.

Juli Soler and Frank Smudlers MW guest speakers at the Spanish Wine Education in BelgiumNovember 13, 2008
The Spanish Wine Experience program was held in Antwerp, Belgium from the 10th to the 12th of November and was organized by Winewise and coordinated by The Wine Academy of Spain.

Spanish Wine Experience certification program and icon wines tasting in New YorkOctober 28, 2008
The Wine Academy of Spain will conduct its Spanish Wine Exprience certification program in New York City from the 21st to the 23rd of October. The seminar will be followed by a master class and tasting of iconic Spanish wines.

Thanks for the congratulations received at The Wine AcademyOctober 19, 2008
More than 300 emails, sms and messages have been received at The Wine Academy congratulating Pancho Campo for becoming a Master of Wine