In 2016, Wine Enthusiast Importer Connection partnered with ViniSud to coordinate a dedicated submission and tasting schedule based on the ViniSud event calendar.

Producers not currently imported in the U.S. submitted their wines for rating and review to the Wine Enthusiast Importer Connection Program. Wines receive a rating of 80 points or higher were published in the Wine Enthusiast Importer Connection Newsletter and in the Wine Enthusiast Importer Connection Database in advance of the show.