THE 2024 GOLDEN VINES®
MADRID, SPAIN: 25-27 OCTOBER
Definitive international awards recognising and celebrating excellence in fine wine
An event unlike any other, The Golden Vines® celebrate and champion excellence in the world of fine wines and rare spirits. Often referred to as ‘the Oscars of fine wine’, the weekend will see some of the most influential figures in the industry descend on Madrid for three days of unparalleled luxury, Michelin-starred dinners, one-of-a-kind experiences, masterclasses and lunches. A cornerstone of any oenophile’s calendar, this is an event to remember long after the last cork has been sabred.
YOUR EXPERIENCE
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Things will kick off with the chance to enjoy Masterclasses led by legends of the fine wine world, including Bonneau du Martray, Borgogno Casanova di Neri, Dom Pérignon, Catena Zapata, Château d'Yquem, Commando G, Domaine Georges Noellat, Harlan Estate, IWA, Krug, Il Marroneto, Marques de Murrieta, Opus One, Penfolds, Ridge Vineyards, Sadie Family Wines, Vega Sicilia, Verite, Domaine Vincent Dancer
We finish with the spectacular Golden Vines® Gala, where guests can get acquainted over a Michelin-starred dining experience, savouring award-winning wines including, Krug Grande Cuvee 162ème, Krug Vintage, Equipo Navazos Special Bottling, Marques de Murrieta Ygay 1980, Ornellaia 2006, Palo Cortado Gonzales Byass GV Barrel Select and Camus, all whilst enjoying performances from world-class talent long into the night.
This is also when we hold our unmissable Golden Vines® Live Auction hosted by Sotheby’s - your chance to bid for exclusive one-of-a-kind experiences while raising money for the outstanding work of The Gérard Basset Foundation, which champions emerging talent through their scholarship programme.
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Saturday is about indulging your inner gourmand, with fine wine lunches courtesy of some incredible vineyards and producers, including Boërl & Kroff, Champagne Henriot, Biondi Santi, Château Cheval Blanc, Domaine Arnoux Lachaux, Domaine Jean Trimbach, Domaine Jacques Selosse, Ferrari Trento, IWA Sake, Kei Shiogai, Krug, Liber Pater, Luca Roagna, Marques de Murrieta, Tenuta San Guido, Tenuta Sette Ponti, Vege Sicilia and Weingut Egon Müller
In the evening, the main event.
Join us in one of Madrid’s most spectacular locations for The Golden Vines® Awards Gala, a night unlike any other, where we celebrate ‘the best of the best’ across the industry. Dinner will be courtesy of the Roca brothers of acclaimed three Michelin starred El Celler De Can Roca as you mix with the great and good of the wine world and raise a glass to our worthy winners, with fines wines and spirits including Dom Pérignon Rose, Dom Pérignon P2, Petit Cheval Blanc, Vege Sicilia Unico 2004, Barca Velha 1999, Chateau d'Yquem and Taylor’s Port 50 year-old Tawny. -
Sunday sees us draw to a close in style, with luxurious one-of-a-kind experiences provided by some of the world’s most iconic and instantly recognisable brands. These include a Rolls Royce experience and lunch at Asador Etxebarri via Private Jet, a chance to see the legendary Real Madrid at Santiago Bernabéu Stadium in partnership with Taylor’s Port, The Italian Vigneron La Paulée, Salon & Delamotte and Audemars Piguet experience, wine and cigar tastings with Maison Camus and more.
THE GALAS
Indulge your inner gourmet and enjoy an unforgettable fine dining experience. Our previous years have paid homage to some of the world’s best and most decorated Michelin-starred chefs, including Mauro Colagreco, Davide Oldani, Matteo Lorenzini, Massimo Bottura, Akrame Benalall and Alain Ducasse. The 2024 instalment of The Golden Vines® will not disappoint, with the brothers behind Catalonia’s three Michelin-starred El Cellar de Can Roca, whose menus are famous for their bold, innovative flavours, authenticity of story and generosity of spirit.
Naturally, no Golden Vines® dinner would be complete without an exceptional wine pairing, and our Gala is no exception, with some incredible vintages available to enjoy alongside your meal, including Barca-Velha 1999, Camus, Chateau d'Yquem 1983, Dom Pérignon P2, Dom Pérignon Rose 2008, Equipo Navazos, Krug Grande Cuvee 162, Krug Vintage 2003, Marques de Murrieta Ygay 1980, Ornellaia 2006, Petit Cheval Blanc 2020, Taylors Port 50 year Tawny, Vega Sicilia Unico 2004
Joan Roca (middle) accepting The Golden Vines® Baton on the behalf of El Cellar de Can Roca – The 2024 Golden Vines® Chefs in Madrid, Spain – from Alain Ducasse (left) and Akrame Benallal (right) | © Liquid Icons
THE ENTERTAINMENT
A party isn’t a party without music, and we provide the best. From rising stars: Sekou, Celeste and Cat Burns, to music industry titans: Louane, Alessandro & The Portofinos and Kylie, you’ll be entertained by the best in the business, with world class international talent taking to the stage.
Expect incredible performances that will have you on the dance floor and ready to party long into the night.
Cat Burns performing during The 2023 Golden Vines Awards Gala at Palais Garnier - Paris, France | © Liquid Icons
THE MASTERCLASSES
Learn from the best in the business, mix with industry experts and network with highly influential wine professionals with our carefully curated programme of Masterclasses. We keep each session to a limited number of participants, ensuring a much more intimate and in-depth experience, and, of course, more fine wines and spirits for the tasting.
Sessions include talks led by representatives from internationally renowned estates such as Maison Krug, Borgogno Casanova di Neri, Catena Zapata, Château d'Yquem, Dom Pérignon, Domaine Vincent Dancer, Domaine Georges Noëllat, Domaine Bonneau du Martray, Harlan Estate, Il Marroneto, IWA, Opus One, Marques de Murrietta, Ridge Vineyards, Verite, Penfolds and Sadie Family Wines, as well as regionally focused presentations from some of the best in Italy and Spain.
Montalcino Masterclass, Palazzo Capponi | The 2022 Golden Vines® - Florence, Italy | © Liquid Icons
THE EXPERIENCES
We want you to make the most of your weekend, and in addition to our awards, galas, lunches and masterclasses we also offer a host of unforgettable luxury experiences for you and your guests, taking in the best of art, culture, fashion, sport and travel. These include Rolls Royce private collection viewing & lunch in San Sebastian (private jet trip) at Asador Etxebarri, Maison Camus & Cigars experience, Salon & Delamotte and Audemars Piguet experience, The Italian vigneron La Paulée, Lunch at Vega Sicilia and the Taylor’s Port Real Madrid experience at Santiago Bernabéu Stadium.
Private tour & tasting, Antinori nel Chianti Classico | The 2022 Golden Vines® - Florence, Italy | © Liquid Icons
THE AWARD CATEGORIES & VOTING METHODOLOGY
Since their inception, The Golden Vines® have led the way in pioneering a new way to judge ‘the best of the best’, and now, three years on, we continue to set the standard for excellence across the industry.
We have huge respect for people who are passionate about this business, and therefore their opinion is vital.
Ours is the first Awards to take into account the votes of industry professionals, whose opinions form the much-lauded Golden Vines® Report, dedicated to the incredible Gérard Basset. Based on extensive polling from a wide range of experts in their field, including Masters of Wine, Master Sommeliers, sommeliers at Michelin-starred establishments, wine merchants, brokers and importers, wine press and the winemakers themselves. It is by far the most extensive and in-depth industry poll ever conducted, and our numbers continue to grow year on year.
We’re proud to be game changers, and to champion, celebrate and elevate the true leaders in their field, the masters of their craft and the trailblazers of the industry. We thank all our contributors for being a part of this journey, and for their guidance in anointing only the worthiest of winners.
We’re excited to see what 2024 holds.
The 2023 Golden Vines® Trophies | Created by Amorim, designed by Jonathan Brécignac | © Liquid Icons
THE AUCTION
One of the highlights of The Golden Vines® is The Golden Vines® Auction and your chance to bid on luxurious money-can’t-buy experiences, from flights on private jets taking in incredible vineyards, to private performances from global superstars, and bottles from the personal collections of leading vignerons, these are lots that would be the envy of any wine lover.
Our world class Live Auction needs a world class auctioneer, and our partner Sotheby’s needs little by way of an introduction. One of the UK’s oldest auction houses responsible for handling some of the world’s most famous pieces, they are renowned for their diligence when it comes to discernment, quality and exceptional provenance.
For those not able to attend, our Online Auction also boasts an extensive array of incredible experiences, which will launch at 9am GMT, Sunday 6th October 2024 until 23:59pm CET, Sunday 27th October 2024.
As ever, all proceeds go to support the work of the Gérard Basset Foundation, who champion inclusivity and diversity through their exceptional programme of mentoring, scholarships and education. An incredibly worthwhile cause for anyone passionate about our industry, and your bids make all the difference.
The 2023 Golden Vines® Auction, hosted by Sotheby's at Pavillon de Bercy - Paris, France | © Liquid Icons
THE GÉRARD BASSET FOUNDATION
The Golden Vines® were set up to honour the legacy of one extraordinary man. Gérard Basset OBE MS MW MBA OIV MSc ASI World Champion. A true wine lover, a champion of the industry, and one of the greatest wine professionals of his generation.
Gérard understood that any industry benefits from its people, and that diversity, inclusivity and equity brings new, fresh perspectives and talent to an industry. Through training, funding, mentorship and development, the Gérard Basset Foundation is working to empower a whole host of new wine students, scholars, bursary recipients and grantees from underrepresented backgrounds, supporting them as they build and progress successful careers. They are enabled in this quest, thanks to the generosity of The Golden Vines® and Auctions, which donate all of the funds raised from the annual Live and Online Auctions directly to The Foundation.
Over the past two years, the Foundation has received over £3 million in charitable donations and funded over 55 scholarships and bursaries across more than 15 countries and over 20 nationalities, totalling approximately £480,000 and also awarded funds totalling approximately £875,000 to grantees.
We are proud to continue to work alongside such an excellent cause, and make a lasting difference to an industry about which we all care about so deeply.
