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Great Wine Capitals

Best of Wine Tourism
Awards

We are pleased to announce the San Francisco - Napa Valley regional segment of the 2025 Great Wine Capitals "Best Of Wine Tourism Awards." The awards celebrate innovation and excellence in wine tourism throughout the ten greatest wine regions in the world. At this time, we invite all wine tourism businesses located in San Francisco & Napa Valley to participate.
 

 

 

The Best Of program provides an opportunity for wineries and other visitor-serving businesses in each region to gain exposure and recognition for their commitment to presenting leading wine tourism options while giving visitors a one-stop list of the best places to experience.

 

 
 

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Entries are accepted until September 1, 2024 in seven categories:

  • Accommodations – Great Wine Capitals considers aspects such as style and quality, whether the accommodation is chain-affiliated or independent, location, rates, wider amenities, and other awards won.
  • Culinary Experiences – The menu philosophy of the restaurant and use of local products are judged, as well as features like the restaurant’s style, location, wine list, and size.
  • Sustainable Wine Tourism Practices – (Open to wineries only) Environmentally sustainable innovations and developments are commended with a Great Wine Capitals Award, while also considering involvement in, philosophy for, and promotion of sustainable practices developed in wine tourism activities, aiming to inspire concern.
  • Architecture & Landscapes – (Open to wineries only) Particular architectural merits are assessed against the background of how the architecture and park promote the winery, as well as renovations and additions to improve the impact for the visitor and on the environment.
  • Art & Culture – (Open to wineries only) Attention is paid to the particular art or cultural facilities on offer; examples being a museum, art collection, temporary exhibition, or specific events; and the philosophy behind their incorporation into a wine property and in the promotion of the winery.
  • Innovative Wine Tourism Experiences – (Open to wineries only) Great Wine Capitals are looking to award original and innovative wine-related activities that create a distinctive experience for the visitors, for example, horse riding, a walk in the vineyards, specific cellar door activities, or unique wine tours.
  • Wine Tourism Services – Activities related to wine tourism are assessed for an Award, specifically additions or initiatives that have been undertaken in the previous year to offer an exceptional experience to visitors, which also offers value for money.
 
 

Submit Your Business

Now is the perfect time to submit for an award to build pride among your team that your service, products, and hospitality truly are the best in Napa Valley and the world.

There are no costs to participate and the regional Best Of winners will receive:

  • Special promotion through marketing platforms at Visit Napa Valley and the Napa Valley Vintners sharing that you are recognized as “The Best Of” including social media, email announcements, and potential earned media coverage. This all has the potential to drive ‘new to you’ consumers your way.
     
  • Recognition and honors at Visit Napa Valley’s annual Destination Symposium attended by hundreds of Napa Valley tourism professionals. Get recognized in front of your peers and colleagues as a true leader in exceptional Napa Valley hospitality.
     
 

2024 Best Of Wine Tourism Winners