Vinexposium announces nominees for V d’Or awards 2026

Speaking about the awards, which will be announced on 8 February this year, on the eve of Wine Paris – alongside the Institute of Masters of Wine Annual Lifetime Achievement Award – CEO of Vinexposium Rodolphe Lameyse said, “This year’s nominees reflect the key forces driving our industry today: innovation, sustainability and education.”

He added, “Their diversity and the quality of their initiatives show how many players are delivering practical answers addressing the evolution of wine, spirits and no-low drinks.”

The list of nominees for the V d’Or, which is now in its third year, can be see below, along with this year’s judging panel.

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BEST INNOVATION – WINE

• France – AgrafesVitis4.0

Reimagining viticulture efficiency through technological innovation

• France – Baron Philippe de Rothschild

Innovating wine formats to meet new consumer expectations

• Portugal – Delância

Developing wine-based sparkling botanical aperitifs

• France – Pierre Chavin

Pioneering alcohol-free wines with quality and precision

• France –SAS Ice Tropez

Introducing new wine-based cocktails for contemporary wine drinkers