The 8th Annual Miami International Wine Fair, to be held September 26-27, 2009 at the Miami Beach Convention Center, is one of the largest wine tradeshows in America, featuring over 85,000 sqft (~8,000 m2) of exhibit space with nearly 500 producers showcasing more than 1,500 wines from 20 countries. Hundreds of renowned importers, distributors and retailers participate every year in the Fair's innovative Buyers Program that guarantees exhibitors meetings with relevant potential buyers from all 50 states, Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean. Over 2,000 meetings will be scheduled in the 2009 edition, generating estimated sales of over 500,000 cases of wine.

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"The Miami Wine Fair was one of the most organized wine events I have ever attended. Unlike many other fairs, the staff and layout were easily accessible, making it much easier for me to accomplish what I needed without logging in countless hours. Furthermore, there was something to say about every exhibitor who attended. Each booth offered something exciting for both visitors and buyers alike. If you’re looking for a well-rounded wine experience, I would recommend the Miami Wine Fair for anyone looking to further their business or just their knowledge of wine."

Ryan Francis Imbriale; Faropian Wine Corporation  

“A Solid and Growing opportunity to taste some of the most dynamic new wines to come to America’s shores!” 

Michael Yurch; President; Sherry-Lehmann Inc. New York 

"We attended the Miami Wine Fair to find suppliers from Spain and new distributors in the US and we were not disappointed. We tasted a wide range of wines from Spain, Argentina and other regions. The fair staff matched us with suppliers that met our criteria. We have solid leads of potential distributors that we met at the fair."

Tom Wittenberg – Confluence Wine Importers

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