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World's Leading Wines Chicago 2027
April 14, 2027
Chicago, United States
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About World's Leading Wines Chicago
World's Leading Wines is Commerce Interact's series of invite-only importer and distributor sourcing events. Wine producers meet the owners and head buyers of established importers at a walk-around trade tasting and seated dinner, in cities across the U.S., Europe and Asia.
World's Leading Wines Chicago 2027
World's Leading Wines Chicago runs April 14, 2027 in Chicago.
What it is
World's Leading Wines is a series of importer and distributor sourcing events run by Commerce Interact Ltd., a London-based organizer with a dedicated wine trade division. Wine producers looking for distribution in new export markets meet the buyers: the owners, CEOs and head wine buyers of established, quality-focused importers. The organizer says only importers and distributors who are actively sourcing take part, and it picks them based on how relevant the participating wines are to their portfolio, their current demand and the strength of their distribution.
It describes the events as "intimate, private, invite only B2B events". This is a trade meeting, not a public tasting.
Format
- A market briefing and Q&A by an established local importer, held before the tasting.
- A walk-around trade tasting in a small-room setting.
- A seated dinner with networking, where producers can reshow their wines and hold follow-up talks with interested buyers.
Invited buyers receive each producer's product details and pricing before the tasting, so meetings tend to be with buyers already interested. The organizer also caps the number of producers from any one region, and the total, based on how many importers are in each market. Event details, pricing and registration are available on request through the organizer's form rather than published.
The U.S. tour
Chicago is the middle stop of a three-city U.S. run:
- New York: April 12, 2027
- Chicago: April 14, 2027
- San Francisco: April 16, 2027
The same series also visits Düsseldorf, London, Amsterdam and Copenhagen in early 2027, and several Asian cities including Tokyo, Seoul, Singapore and Hong Kong.
Key Topics
- Importer sourcing meetings
- Walk-around trade tasting
- Market briefing and Q&A
- Seated dinner networking
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All food trade shows →Frequently asked questions
When is World's Leading Wines Chicago 2027?
World's Leading Wines Chicago 2027 runs April 14, 2027.
Where is World's Leading Wines Chicago 2027 held?
World's Leading Wines Chicago 2027 takes place in Chicago, United States.
How do I register for World's Leading Wines Chicago 2027?
Registration is handled by the organizer, Commerce Interact Ltd. — details and passes are on the official website.
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