Entries open for the 4th edition of the Graham’s Blend Series Competition

Graham’s Port, the historic Port wine brand dating back over 200 years and owned by Symington Family Estates, has announced the launch of the 4th edition of the Blend Series Cocktail Competition. This competition challenges bartenders and mixologists from all over the world to explore new ways of consuming Port wine, promoting creativity in making innovative cocktails with Blend Nº5 White and Blend Nº12 Ruby Port wines.

The registration phase is already underway and those interested can submit their application until 28 February on the brand’s official website. In Portugal, the national round will take place on 18 March in Lisbon, at the prestigious ‘Red Frog’ bar, which is on ‘The World’s 50 Best Bars’ list. The event will be attended by Paulo Gomes, co-owner of the venue, who will be part of the judging panel for both the national and global finals.

The international grand final will take place in Porto between 25 and 27 May, bringing together the winners from ten countries to present their creations to a panel of expert judges. In addition to Portugal, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Germany, Iceland, Lithuania, the Netherlands, South Korea, Switzerland and the United Kingdom are represented.

The winner of the competition will receive a prize of €2,000, stock of Graham’s Blend Nº5 and Blend Nº12 wines and the opportunity to represent the brand at a special event. Charlotte Symington, 5th generation member of the family and Marketing Director, emphasises the importance of this initiative in bringing the brand closer to a new generation of consumers, stimulating innovation and experimentation in the world of Port wine.

More information about the competition and registration is available on the official Graham’s Blend Series website.