Exceptionally the 2016 International Final of the Jeunes Sommeliers Competition has been moved from Istanbul on security grounds.

It will now be held on Thursday, August 25th and Friday August 26th in Vaduz, the capital of the Principality of Liechtenstein as part of a Grand Chapitre programme from Thursday to Saturday.

The Principality is a traditional wine growing area and HSH Hereditary Prince Alois of Liechtenstein, Grand Officier d'Honneur, is the owner of the largest connected vineyard in the country. Therefore the Princely Winery will be the perfect location for this year’s international Final.

An attractive and memorable Grand Chapitre programme is being organised, the confirmed highlights of which are so far ...

Thursday, August 25th
Welcoming reception and dinner (to be confirmed)

Friday, August 26th
Afternoon – Grand Final of the Jeunes Sommeliers Competition at the Princely Winery
Evening – Gala Awards Dinner at the Princely Winery

Saturday, August 27th
Induction Ceremony in Vaduz Town Hall
Gala Dinner (location to be confirmed)

We are very much looking forward to welcoming the Chaîne world and in particular its Sommelier competitors, judges and committee, to the Principality!

Daniel J.-M. Jäggi-Lind
Member of the Conseil Magistral
Bailli Délégué of the Principality of Liechtenstein