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Dear producers, agents, and partners,
The registration period for the SMV 2024 competition is ongoing, and registrations are progressing well! Take advantage of the coming weeks to complete your registrations in collaboration with your producers present in the markets of Quebec and Canada.
Specific context of the wine market in Quebec in 2024
Always keeping up with market trends, Sélections Mondiales des Vins will highlight trendy categories for its 2024 edition: white wines, sparkling wines, modern red wines, alcohol-free wines, and sakes.
Increased visibility for winning producers
Once again this year, winning producers will benefit from significant visibility through various initiatives in collaboration with our partners.
New – La Presse promotional campaign
This year, SMV has launched a promotional campaign with the newspaper La Presse to promote its top 30 award-winning wines on sale at the SAQ. This campaign will be featured as a half-page ad on La Presse platforms from October 15 to 29, 2024.
2024 Edition Medal-Winning Wines Event
Following the success of the last two editions, the tasting event for the winning wines of SMV 2024 will return on October 29 at the ITHQ, where over 150 wine industry enthusiasts from the greater Montreal area will be invited to discover award-winning vintages from 10 participating countries.
SAQ.com promotional campaign
SMV will renew its promotional agreement with the SAQ, showcasing 10 products already on sale at the SAQ on the SAQ.com transactional site.
SMV 2024 Calendar
Registration Period : May 1st to September 1st, 2024
Deadline for receiving samples: September 15, 2024
Competition dates: October 9 to 12, 2024
“Top 50” unveiling: October 15, 2024
2024 winners unveiling: October 17, 2024
Your participation and that of your producers in our 2024 edition constitutes an ideal tool for positioning your star wines with the Quebec clientele and our partner the SAQ. SMV is present with all importers’ associations in Canada. Therefore, all you must do is propose your best vintages ready to be tasted by our jury of experts from America and around the world.
Take the opportunity to make your star wines known in the Quebec market by registering for the competition now!
For any questions, feel free to contact us at [email protected].
We look forward to welcoming you to the SMV 2024 edition!
Best regards,
Réal Wolfe
President, Sélections Mondiales des Vins Canada
[email protected]
