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Austrian Wine is awarding the highest-scoring candidate from each of our global Advanced Examinations a five-day visit to Vienna during VieVinum, including flights and hotel.

With around 400 exhibitors, VieVinum is Austria’s biggest wine event for journalists, Sommeliers and private wine lovers. Wine producers, importers and distributors worldwide come together at the Hofburg Imperial Palace every two years. The wine fair focuses on presenting the high-quality Austrian wine scene. Numerous supporting events such as dinners, workshops and guided masterclasses will complete every visit to this celebration of the country’s wines.

Advanced candidates awarded for 2023 –

Jakub Filipek, Graffenegg

Advanced candidates awarded for 2024 –

Valentin Picon, Bristol

Maria Boumpa, Santorini

Felix Ho, Hong Kong

Issac Pockney, Sydney