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Landers celebrates craftsmanship and camaraderie at Wine and Liquor Festival 2025

The annual celebration of fine taste opens at Landers Vermosa with exclusive offers and a special masterclass

By MBrand
Published Nov 10, 2025 09:50 am
Giving appreciation to a special wine masterclass at the Landers Wine & Liquor Festival 2025 in Landers Vermosa. Landers VP for marketing and membership Kenneth Ocampo, Spanish winemaker Gorka Zabalbeitia of Tomevinos Family Estates, and Landers Superstore CEO Bill Cummings.
Giving appreciation to a special wine masterclass at the Landers Wine & Liquor Festival 2025 in Landers Vermosa. Landers VP for marketing and membership Kenneth Ocampo, Spanish winemaker Gorka Zabalbeitia of Tomevinos Family Estates, and Landers Superstore CEO Bill Cummings.
Landers Superstore opened the season with a toast to good taste and great company as it launched the Wine & Liquor Festival 2025 at its Vermosa branch in Cavite. The annual event transformed the store into a vibrant showcase of premium wines, beers, and spirits from around the world, welcoming members to an afternoon of discovery and celebration.
The launch gathered guests and partners, including Landers Superstore CEO Bill Cummings, Vice President for Marketing and Membership Kenneth Ocampo, Senior Buyer Evan Inocencio, and Division Head Victoria Cue, along with celebrity guests Ruffa Gutierrez and JC de Vera.
Partner brands such as Emperador Distillers Inc., Luis Felipe Edwards, Bodegas Piedemonte, Les Grands Chais De France, Bodegas Faustino Rivero, Tomevinos Winery, Chancellor & Co, Robertson Wide Rivers, Bottlezone Corporation, Philippine Wine Merchants Inc., Philippine Oenophile Ventures, Handelaar Corporation, Wine Brothers Phils., Jack Daniels, Johnnie Walker, Brown Brothers Wine, San Miguel Brewery Inc., Future Trade International, Pernod Ricard PH, and Founders and Selection by Landers filled the venue with selections from their cellars. The event invited members to explore, taste, and experience the craftsmanship behind each bottle.
Guests were also treated to a wine masterclass led by Spanish winemaker Gorka Zabalbeitia of Tomevinos Family Estates. Zabalbeitia shared insights into sustainable viticulture and the heritage of Spain’s native grape varieties, offering participants a deeper appreciation of the culture that shapes every pour.
“This festival has always been about more than just good drinks,” said Bill Cummings, CEO of Landers Superstore. “It’s about celebrating the craftsmanship behind every bottle, the friendships built around shared experiences, and the joy of finding something new to love. That’s what we want our members to take home from every Landers visit.”
Serving cheers to everyone as the Landers Wine & Liquor Festival 2025 officially kicks off at Landers Vermosa. Evan Inocencio, senior buyer; Victoria Cue, division head; Ruffa Gutierrez; Landers Superstore CEO Bill Cummings; Landers VP for marketing and membership Kenneth Ocampo; and JC de Vera
Serving cheers to everyone as the Landers Wine & Liquor Festival 2025 officially kicks off at Landers Vermosa. Evan Inocencio, senior buyer; Victoria Cue, division head; Ruffa Gutierrez; Landers Superstore CEO Bill Cummings; Landers VP for marketing and membership Kenneth Ocampo; and JC de Vera
The festival also marked the beginning of the Wine & Liquor Festival Sale, which runs until Nov. 9. Members can enjoy up to 50 percent off and Buy 1 Get 1 deals both in-store and online at www.landers.ph. Purchases also qualify for the festival raffle, where members can win a trip for two to Bodegas Fundador in Jerez, Spain, or ₱100,000 worth of Landers gift certificates. Every ₱2,000 spent on participating brands, with a minimum total purchase of ₱4,000, earns one raffle entry. The deadline for entries is Nov. 9 at 11:59 p.m., with the grand draw on Nov. 14.
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