4 October at "Kempinski" (Moscow) the General Assembly of the Order of Champagne was held. Here was the solemn ceremony of initiation into the Order of Champagne. This honor was given to lovers of this noble drink for significant contribution to the champagne promotion on the territory of Russia.

The president of East European Sommeliers and Experts Association Alexander Vinnik was admitted as a member of the Order of Champagne.