Learn the proper pronunciation of grape varieties and wine names.
There is a course that teaches exactly that. The Wine Pronunciation Workshop is organized by Asia Wine Services and Education (AWSEC). This course is specially design to cover pronunciation of the main grape varieties and wine regions you are most likely to encounter.
If you have trouble with pronunciation of certain variety or winery, bring along your list with you so they can help you get it right. Learn from experts and order your wine with confidence in this one and half hour course.
Stay at 60 Thompson in Soho. Designed by interior designer extraordinaire, Thomas O’Brien, who also designed GiorgioArmani‘s apartment, this hotel is all style and incredibly hip. This place received raving reviews from all those that have stayed there and made it on 2006 Condé Nast Traveler Gold List of world’s best hotels and resorts.
Not surprisingly, it is a great place to people-watch, 60 Thompson is popular with the executives, models and celebrities from the fashion and entertainment industries who frequent the exclusive VIP-only roof top bar A60, lucky for us, guests are granted access. Celebrities spotted at A60 include Kristen Dunst, Jennifer Aniston, Britney Spears, Gwyneth Paltrow and New York fashion designers like Diane Von Furstenburg and Donna Karan.
Alcove Wine Studio host California wine tasting this Thursday.
Alcove Wine Studio is hosting a wine tasting featuring a variety of Californian wines from Brut Cuvée, Chardonnay, Merlot to Petite Sirah. If you’re ever curious about why Californian wines are praised for their quality, come and find out for yourself and check out the different variety available from the Golden State.
Complimentary tasting of Urlar Estate, New Zealand wine today.
Berry Bros. & Rudd is organizing a tasting of Urlar Estate wine at their store in Causeway Bay. Mr.Angus Thomson of Urlar Estate will be present at the tasting to give tasters some insights into his wine. Using organic and biodynamic principals to grow their wine, Urlar Estate is preserving and enriching the soil that grows their wine. Pop in to Berry Bros. & Rudd if you are in the neigbourhood.
The Banyan Tree Bintan located an hour’s boat ride from Singapore is a luxurious getaway for those thinking of a short trip away from our busy city. Take advantage of the special deals the airlines are currently offering for trips to Singapore. Singapore Airline is offering flights from Hong Kong to Singapore at HK$1375 or fly with 2 person at Cathay for HK$1000 each before 31 August. And then luxe it out at the Banyan Tree Bintan for 2 nights stay with their special online exclusive packages from HK$8500 depending on type of villas you book.
The HKTB pulling out all the stops for food and wine festival.
If you put one event on your calendar this year it must be the Hong Kong Wine and Dine Festival which runs from October 30 until November 1. Featuring a three-day food and wine celebration at the West Kowloon Waterfront Promenade as well as ‘Wine and Dine Carnivals’ in Lan Kwai Fong and Soho on Hong Kong Island.
Visitors can also attend wine appreciation classes conducted by local professionals, as well as wine tours and walks, while at the same time explore Hong Kong’s fascinating living culture.
During the event period, there will be many wine promotions and special offers. The Hong Kong Trade Development Council will be hosting the Hong Kong International Wine and Spirits Fair 2009 from November 4-6, providing wine lovers in the region with an opportunity to sample the world of wine and spirits.
So put this in your calendar now and follow our live coverage as we tweet, blog and photo/video cover the biggest and most exciting event in Hong Kong for wine.
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