A Trip Down The Wine Lane

The 22nd Grand Wine Experience redefines wine gatherings in a time travel journey like no other.

Words by Rica Mae Labbao
Photo courtesy of Rustan’s, The Grand Wine Experience, Philippine Wine Merchants
November 13, 2025

Through a momentous celebration, the 22nd Grand Wine Experience is setting its full return in diverse zest at the Marriott Grand Ballroom this Friday, November 14, with a theme of ‘Time Travel.’

Setting guests in a venture full of interesting tastes and stories, the event takes pride in over 1,000 wines, spirits, and brews from the world’s iconic regions, including rare vintages and celebrated labels. 

The Grand Wine Experience is the most prestigious wine event in Southeast Asia, where every sip is a trip back to bountiful harvests, inspiring traditions, and summers that passed by—a combusting fizz of feelings and processes mixed in drinks.

Drinks To Discover

In the recent Grand Wine Experience preview organized by the Philippine Wine Merchants at Rustan’s Makati, some brands and labels presented an exclusive taste test and quick walkthrough of what they have to offer in the upcoming big day of wine experience.

Rustan’s hosted an exclusive sneak peek of the Philippine Wine Merchants’ 22nd Grand Wine Experience, happening this November 14. The intimate preview offered guests and enthusiasts a taste of what’s to come — a grand celebration bringing together the world’s finest wines, spirits, and champagnes under one roof.

This year’s event promises an unforgettable evening of indulgence, discovery, and spirited camaraderie — an experience that wine and liquor lovers alike can truly look forward to.

Pernod Ricard Key Accounts Manager, Liel, shares their main highlights for the event: “For the 2025 Grand Wine Experience, we'll be highlighting our original Speyside Single Malt and it is The Glenlivet 12, 15, and 18. And we have a surprise actually for the Grand Wine, we'll be highlighting our newest cocktail for The Glenlivet 12.”

Meanwhile, for this year’s edition of Grand Wine, Johnny Walker will introduce their newest product, Johnny Walker Black Ruby—a blended scotch whiskey that highlights the fruity and sweet notes of Johnny Walker. 

Fundador and Hardy’s are also included in the long, exciting list of participating traders, sponsors, and labels. Moreover, VP for Operations and Finance of Philippine Wine Merchants, Ronnie Joseph, promises a very special edition. 

“Like every year, we always elevate the selection. So expect new vintages, new wines from other wine makers. This year, our theme is Time Travel because wine is the only commodity in the whole world that connects us. It is the only commodity in the world that we can ingest from the past and now,” he said.

To join this wondrous event full of drinks and stories, avail tickets at www.grandwineexperience.com for ₱9,500. Gates will open at exactly 5:00 PM in the evening of November 14.