12 03 13 OeMv premios Wine Intelligence.

El trabajo del OeMv, reconocido en los “Wine Intelligence 10 for 10 Business Awards”
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La labor realizada hasta la fecha por el Observatorio Español del Mercado del
Vino le ha llevado a ser elegido como candidato para estos galardones por su
buen trabajo en análisis estadístico y comercial en el sector vitivinícola, siendo
reconocido a nivel mundial.
Junto al Observatorio, aparecen dos representantes españoles en una lista total
de 30 candidatos.
Madrid, 13 de marzo de 2012.- La consultora británica Wine Intelligence ha creado los
“Wine Intelligence 10 for 10 Business Awards”. Estos premios se otorgan a las 10 figuras más relevantes de la industria del vino en la última década, que con su dedicación y
apoyo han contribuido a una mejora en el conocimiento y el comercio del sector vitivinícola internacional.
El Observatorio Español del Mercado del Vino (OeMv) está nominado en una lista de
30 candidatos, de la cual saldrán los diez premiados finales. Junto al Observatorio, nominado por su labor de ayuda al mejor entendimiento de sector español del vino hacia
los mercados y consumidores a nivel internacional, encontramos a dos entidades de
nuestro país, los grupos Vega Sicilia y Bodegas Torres. Igualmente, en el listado figuran
nombres como el conocido periodista y enólogo Robert Parker, el importador y comerciante asiático Paolo Pong, o el enólogo francés Michel Rolland, entre otros.
Los premios serán entregados en diez eventos diferentes que tendrán lugar entre los
meses de marzo y noviembre de este año en diversas localidades de Europa, Asia,
Norteamérica y Sudamérica, por parte de un jurado formado por 10 personalidades
relacionadas con el sector del vino a nivel mundial.
Para más información, dirigirse al Observatorio Español del Mercado del Vino
www.oemv.es - Tel. 91 799 26 66 - info@oemv.es
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N e w s A na l y s i s
The 10 for 10 list
Research company Wine Intelligence celebrates 10 years in business in 2012. To acknowledge this
milestone they are taking the opportunity to celebrate those individuals who have made a significant
contribution to the wine business in the past decade.
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ine Intelligence has created the
‘Wine Intelligence 10 for 10 Business Awards’. These awards are being
given to 10 wine industry figures who have
personally achieved great things in the past
decade, and in doing so have changed the industry for the better. Ten leading figures from
the global wine industry were invited to form
a judging panel and make the nominations for
both the short-list and the final 10 winners.
Below is the shortlist. The 10 awards themselves will be given out by the judges at a
series of 10 events held between March and
November 2012 in locations across Europe,
Asia, and North and South America, reflecting
both the global nature of our nominees and of
Wine Intelligence itself.
The nominees (in alphabetical order):
PABLO ÁLVAREZ. Owner, Vega Sicilia
Judge’s comment: “His drive for quality
represents a guiding light for how vineyards,
wines and facilities should be looked after.”
TIM ATKIN MW. Journalist
and Wine Judge
“His willingness to challenge conventional
wisdom whilst remaining the consummate
professional is admired by many.”
GERARD BASSET MS MW. Owner,
Hotel TerraVina
“For two decades, Gerard has made
extraordinary achievements, both as an
entrepreneur and as a wine expert.”
SU BIRCH. CEO,
Wines of South Africa
“Her instrumental role in developing South
Africa’s wine-producing reputation has been
exceptional.”
ROSS BROWN. Brown Brothers
“Ross has led by example in leading
Australia’s wine industry both domestically
and in export markets.”
Gerard Basset
Su Birch
Ross Brown
John Casella
Eric Levine
Ernst Loosen
Chester Osborn
Robert M. Parker
JOHN CASELLA. MD,
Casella Wines
“John has elevated Casella Wines to one of
Australia’s greatest success stories.”
EDUARDO CHADWICK. Owner,
Viña Errázuriz
“He has changed the perceptions of New World
wine for the better, and especially for Chile.”
MICHAEL COX. European Director,
Wines of Chile UK
“His role in developing Chilean wines as
a force in multiple markets has been magnificent.”
RAFAEL DEL REY. Director,
Observatorio Español de Mercado de Vino
“His role in helping the Spanish wine
industry improve its understanding of
markets and consumers has been
significant.”
LI DEMEI. Lecturer in Oenology, Beijing
Agricultural College
“His improvement and development of
Chinese wines and the Chinese wine industry
continues to be significant.”
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SIR GEORGE FISTONICH. Owner,
Villa Maria Estate
“He is a visionary leader in the New Zealand
wine industry, and has promoted New
Zealand wines around the world.”
EDUARDO GUILISASTI. CEO,
Viña Concha y Toro
“He has driven the business during an
astonishing period of growth, while
maintaining a universally recognised and
admired standard of quality.”
IAN HARRIS. CEO,
Wine & Spirit Education Trust
“Ian has overseen a period of unprecedented
global growth and success for the WSET in the
wine education sector.”
ETIENNE HUGEL. Winemaker,
Hugel & Fils
“Etienne has been the driving force of the PFV
(First Families of Wine) over the past 10 years.”
ERIC LEVINE, Founder/Owner,
CellarTracker
“Eric was inspired when he had the idea of
starting CellarTracker.”
The Judges
For details on the events, and the 10 for 10 awards,
please go to www.wineintelligence.com
Paul Symington, joint managing director,
Symington Family Estates
José Manuel Ortega Gil-Fournier,
chairman, O. Fournier
David Pearson, CEO,
Opus One
MiKe Paul, wine business consultant
Ian Ford, managing partner, Summergate
Fine Wines
Juan Somavia, managing director,
Wines of Chile
Eduardo Chadwick
Michael Cox
Raphael del Rey
Sir George Fistonich
Stephen Strachan, chief executive,
Winemakers’ Federation of Australia
Olivier Legrande, marketing director,
InterRhone
Felicity Carter, editor-in-chief,
Meininger’s Wine Business International
Paolo Pong
Michel Rolland
ERNST LOOSEN, Owner, Dr Loosen
“His astonishing energy and personality has
guided him in positively changing perceptions
of German wine.”
ARCHIE MCLAREN. Founder,
Central Coast Wine Classic
“Archie has been the driving force behind the
celebration and promotion of the emerging
wine region of the central coast of California.”
ANTHONY MADIGAN. Editor,
Wine Business Monthly (Australia)
“Tony produces brilliant, entertaining writing
on the subject of wine as only a true
Australian can”
Dr ANNE NOBLE, Professor of Oenology,
UC Davis
“Her contribution to the sensory aspects of
wine education has touched the lives of everybody working in the wine industry today.”
CHESTER OSBORN. Owner,
d’Arenberg
“Chester’s unique combination of technical
excellence and unbridled irreverence is delightful to observe.”
Miguel Torres
Gary Vaynerchuk
Greg Berti, vice-president,
Andrew Peller Ltd
ROBERT M. PARKER JR.
Journalist
“Robert has done more to popularise
wine than any other single individual over
the past 40 years.”
LYNNE SHERRIFF MW. Chairman,
Institute of Masters of Wine
“Lynne has been both inspirational and
determined in her leadership in the world
of wine experts.”
JOHN PELLER. CEO,
Andrew Peller Ltd
“John has grown Andrew Peller into Canada’s
second-largest winery with dignity and
respect at every stage.”
OKIMOTO SHU and AGI TADASHI
(SHIN & YUKO KIBAYASHI). Creators,
Drops of God series
“Their game-changing idea of
connecting wine with consumers using
manga has changed the way wine is viewed
in Japan.”
PAOLO PONG. Owner,
Altaya Wines Ltd
“He has been one of the most successful
and influential wine importers and retailers
in the Asian market.”
MOSHE SPAK. Founder,
Terravino wine competition, Israel
“He is arguably the most motivating
ambassador for wine in the Middle East.”
MICHEL REMONDAT, founder,
Vitisphere
“His unsurpassed passion for wine and the
region of Languedoc is both admired and
respected”
MIGUEL TORRES. President,
Bodegas Miguel Torres
“Miguel is one of the most widely respected
wine business leaders of our time.”
MICHEL ROLLAND, Oenologist
“Michel’s instrumental role in changing the
world of wine in Bordeaux is recognised across
the world of wine.”
GARY VAYNERCHUK. Founder,
Winelibrary.com
“He has revolutionised the way we’ll talk
about wine from now on.”
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