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Taste the World’s Best Wines at Island Shangri-La Hong Kong

Set the date for an evening of premium wines in Admiralty.

The Island Shangri-La Hong Kong invites you to indulge in some of the world’s finest wines this November 16 and 17, as they host a series of events showcasing the finest wines from the 11 members of Primum Familiae Vini, an elite association of wine producing families. Choose from a glamorous Gala Dinner, a four-course luncheon or, if you’re in the biz, the invitation-only trade-tasting.

Charity Gala Dinner

• The Gala features a five-course dinner beginning with a champagne reception. Each of the five courses is to be paired with two or three top wines from the members’ estates. Prepared by renowned Chef Frederic Chabbert of the Michelin-starred Restaurant Petrus, the dinner is priced at HK$2,688 per person, with a minimum of eight guests per table.
• The highlight of the gala dinner is the charitable auction for an incredible PFV Collection Case containing one bottle of each member’s finest current vintage. Funds raised will be donated to the Heep Hong Society to benefit children with autism and specific learning disabilities.
• The gala will be held 16 November 2009 from 7 to 11 p.m. at the Island Ballroom on level five of the hotel. Reservations are a must and may be purchased through Restaurant Petrus on level 56 of the hotel.

Luncheon

• Meet the elite winemakers and taste the selected wine at the Lobster Bar and Grill’s four-course luncheon cheffed Leung Wing Yeung. The luncheon runs from noon to 2:30 pm on 17 November 2009. As tables are limited, the Luncheon is first-come, first-served, however reservations are available through the Lobster Bar and Grill. The luncheon is priced at HK$488 per person.

Trade Tasting

• A trade tasting for approximately 200 members from the wine industry is to be held on 16 November 2009 from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. at the Atrium on level 39 of the hotel. This trade-tasting is invitation only.

The “best wines in the world” don’t come around every day. Take advantage of this rare opportunity to sample from elite wineries and brag to your friends for years!