Thursday. 5 November. 2009. 10:02 am
A stellar first day to the 3-day wine event in Wan Chai.
The 2009 Hong Kong International Wine and Spirits Fair kicked off to a grand start yesterday at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre in Wan Chai.
As we’ve reported, over 500 booths opened their doors and uncorked their wines for a 3-day tour de force and we were very impressed with the quality of the exhibitors and the number of attendees who showed up for the first day.
With France as the show’s Partner Country, you can try numerous quality and premium French wines from different regions including Burgundy, St. Emilion, Alsace, Bordeaux and Lyon.
Also enhancing the international flavour of the show are exhibitors from Argentina, Australia, Chile, the Chinese mainland, Hungary, India, Italy, Japan, Korea, Moldova, New Zealand, Portugal, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Thailand, the United States, Uruguay and more.
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Tuesday. 3 November. 2009. 11:59 am
So many things to do besides tasting at this week’s fair.
As much as we love sampling, the Hong Kong International Wine and Spirits Fair 2009 has more on offer than just your regular exhibitor booths. Here are a few interesting side events to add to your schedules. Enjoy, we know we will:
- Wine Production Seminar – from noon to 1pm on November 4, listen to an informative (and free) seminar on the production of Chinese, Thai and Japanese wines.
- Asia Top Sommelier Summit – from 10:30am – 12:30pm on November 5, hear four speakers talk about the art of being a world-class sommelier
- Master Sommelier – then, from 3pm – 5pm on November 5, attend a free course on how to become a master sommelier yourself. Of course, you’ll probably need more than just a two-hour class if you’re serious about becoming a master, but this is a good start!
- Wine-Buying Tips – on November 6 from 11am – 12:30pm, don’t miss the seminar entitled, “How and Why to Buy at Wine Auctions: Trends, Buying Tips & Challenges,” with four guest speakers giving you their top tips and insider advice about making wise purchases at wine auctions.
- Wine Tasting Sessions – every day from 11am – 6pm, wine tasting sessions will be held. Oh, and did we mention they’re free?!
Other scheduled events include networking sessions, pairings, master classes and award receptions. Visit their website for scheduling and more information.
Monday. 2 November. 2009. 4:19 pm
The Macau icon has his own wine, who knew?
We discovered this interesting wine named after the most powerful man in Macau: Stanley Ho. You’ll be able to taste it for yourself at this week’s Hong Kong International Wine and Spirits Fair starting on Wednesday.
It’s either very new or a very special secret because there isn’t much written about it online but we met the distributor in Macau and they will be showcasing the wine for sale and for tasting in Hong Kong this week, so make sure you stop by the Nextvector booth to see it for yourself.
Monday. 2 November. 2009. 9:40 am
The countdown to Hong Kong’s big wine fair starting Wednesday.
The Hong Kong International Wine and Spirits Fair 2009 is almost here! Slated to include around 450 exhibitors from 30 different countries and regions who will display fine wines, spirits, and beers, as well as many associated products and services, you’ll find a wealth of information as well as plenty of display booths to keep you busy. In case you’re wondering what to expect, here’s a list with just a few of the bigger exhibitors:
- ASC Fine Wines – one of China’s leading wine importers, ASC Fine Wines serves as a distributor to top hotels, restaurants, and retail outlets all throughout China.
- Boutique Wines – wine importer and supplier Boutique Wines focuses especially on high-quality Australian and New Zealand winemakers, also boasting the largest selection of Grand Cru and Premier Cru Champagnes in Hong Kong.
- Jebsen Fine Wines – originally a Danish business, Jebson Fine Wines is now established as a leading distributor of fine wine and other spirits in the Hong Kong area.
- Kedington Wines – an importer of fine wines and champagnes, Kedington Wines has operated in Hong Kong for over ten years.
- La Cascina (Bel Vino) – this exhibitor specializes in importing and wholesaling fine Italian wines in Hong Kong.
Besides all the wine and spirits exhibits, you will also notice booths displaying wine investment information, bottling and packaging, glasses and glassware, as well as many other related products and services. For more information, you can visit their website for the full list of exhibitors so you can schedule your visits accordingly.
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