29 May 2013 the 4th International Tasting Contest “BEST DRINK – 2013” was held at the “АССO International” fairgrounds in Kiev (Ukraine). 21 companies from Ukraine and the countries of the CIS have participated in the contest.

The contestants were subdivided into the following categories:

- Wines: still, fortified, sparkling
- Fruit wines: ciders etc.
- Beverages: liqueurs, balsams
- Cognac, brandy, calvados
- Armagnac
- Vodka
- Beer
- Low-alcoholic drinks
- Non-alcoholic drinks
- Cocktails
- Mineral and table water
- Juice
- Energy drinks

Wines by the Tiraspol Winery & Distillery «KVINT» were given only the first places in different nominations. The absolute hit of the event was the new wine “Sauvignon Blanc” Millesime 2012 – white semi-dry wine made in European style, featuring all varietal peculiarities of the grape.

Vintage white dry wine “Riesling” (vintage 2011)	1st place in the nomination “Best Riesling”
Red dry wine “Merlot”	1st place in the nomination “Best varietal red wine”
White semi-dry wine «Sauvignon Blanc» Millesime 2012	1st place in the nomination “Best varietal white wine” CHOICE OF THE YEAR
Red dessert wine “Kagor”	1st place in the nomination “Best dessert red wine”

From the 20th to 22nd of May 2013 the Tiraspol Winery & Distillery «KVINT» presented its products at the annual International Wine Fair in London (the United Kingdom). The UK is one of the most prominent wine importers, therefore the exhibition is of great importance for manufacturers and exporters of alcoholic beverages.

London International Wine Fair is a real chance to meet major importing firms from Europe and the UK in business – but still informal – atmosphere at the ExCeL fair grounds. More than 1000 winemaking companies, importers, exporters, traders, sommeliers, restaurateurs, mass-media representatives and 15000 visitors from various countries all over the world attended one of the most prestigious exhibitions of alcoholic beverages.

Customers were offered to taste divins “KVINT” aged 8 and 10 years, new vodkas “KVINTOFF Wheat” and “KVINTOFF Honey”, gin “KVINT” and all our wines. The offered drinks were highly praised by visitors and participants of the exhibition; gin was the absolute hit, its premium quality was noted by experts from "GIN GUILD".

Shortly before the exhibition opening, in April-May 2013, the British wine magazine “Decanter” held the largest annual international contest “Decanter World Wine Awards 2013”, 14 362 wines from 52 countries all over the world were presented at the contest. As the result of the event, millesime wine of the Tiraspol Winery & Distillery «KVINT» “Sauvignon Blanc”, prepared from the grape variety “Sauvignon Blanc” vintage 2012, was awarded with a Bronze medal.

Wine “Sauvignon Blanc” Millesime 2012 was offered for tasting at London International Wine Fair, its gorgeous bouquet and taste couldn’t leave neither customers, nor participants indifferent.

In April-May 2013, the British wine magazine “Decanter” held the largest annual international contest “Decanter World Wine Awards 2013”, 14 362 wines from 52 countries all over the world were presented at the contest. As the result of the event, millesime wine of the Tiraspol Winery & Distillery «KVINT» “Sauvignon Blanc”, prepared from the grape variety “Sauvignon Blanc” vintage 2012, was awarded with a Bronze medal.