There’s something about wine that makes time feel slower, richer, and more deliberate. Each swirl of the glass is a small act of remembrance, a way to honor what once was and what continues to be poured into the present. On November 14, at the Marriott Grand Ballroom in Newport World Resorts, the 22nd Grand Wine Experience offers one final opportunity to take part in this ritual of memory and indulgence before its cellars close for another year.

Returning as Southeast Asia’s most prestigious wine and spirits affair, the Grand Wine Experience gathers more than 1,000 wines, spirits, and brews in one night of discovery. The theme, “Time Travel,” captures the idea that wine is a portal to the past, carrying in its bottle the craftsmanship, terroir, and soul of its vintage.

“Every bottle is a portal into its vintage year, capturing the terroir, the craftsmanship, and the spirit of its time,” the organizers shared in a press statement. “With each sip, guests are transported to summers long gone, harvests celebrated, and traditions that continue to inspire.”

At its core, the Grand Wine Experience is an immersion into heritage and artistry. The event’s signature grandeur transforms the Marriott Grand Ballroom into a living timeline of the world’s finest vineyards and distilleries. Guests drift between tables, each one a chapter in history, from the crisp mineral notes of a Loire Valley white to the deep, brooding tannins of a Bordeaux red.

This year’s roster promises rare vintages and celebrated labels from iconic wine regions. The atmosphere, as in years past, will be one of convivial elegance, a gathering of connoisseurs, collectors, sommeliers, and enthusiasts who share an appreciation for craftsmanship and time-honored tradition.

The Grand Wine Experience has built its reputation on moments like these. It’s a space where discovery meets indulgence, where guests can taste the legacy of winemakers who turned patience into art. Beyond its international lineup of labels, the evening also serves as a stage for Southeast Asia’s growing wine culture, a testament to how far the region’s palate has evolved.

At P9,500 a ticket, admission grants access not only to an extensive collection of wines, spirits, and brews, but also to an atmosphere that celebrates the beauty of slowing down. The experience is tailored for VVIPs, high-net-worth individuals, F&B partners, and tastemakers who understand that luxury is best savored, not rushed.

For one night, the ballroom becomes a meeting point of past and future, history and modern taste. Guests are invited to “step into history, savor the present, and toast to the future, all in a single glass.”

With just days left before the event uncorks, this is the last call to join the 22nd Grand Wine Experience, an evening where time, memory, and flavor meet under one roof.