The region’s premier wine event provides attendees with unparalleled opportunities to sample some of the world’s most sought-after wines. It is a marvellous chance to learn more about a wide variety of wines and grape types from quality producers in different wine regions. Among the series of Fine Wine Tasting sessions are “Celebrating the Diversity of New Zealand Wine”, “World Wine Tour by the Wine Gallery” and “Finest Wines from Spain – Grand Tasting”.

Fine Wine Tasting sessions - Supported by HSBC Business Celebrating the Diversity of New Zealand Wine The New Zealand’s Family of Twelve is a fraternity of 12 of New Zealand’s most successful and enduring artisanal private winemakers across the country’s wine producing regions. This family of wineries shows a variety of styles and backgrounds, yet shares the common mission of pursuing quality and excellence, as demonstrated with their accolades. Organiser: The Family of Twelve Date: 9 November 2012 (Fri) Time: 14:30-16:30 World Wine Tour by the Wine Gallery Take your palate on an exploration of the world’s most acclaimed wine-producing countries is just one session. From Bolgheri and Dirulo of Italy and the French Côtes* du Rhône in the Old World to the New World wines of Napa Valley in the US and Australia’s Margaret River, more than 15 different wines will be available for tasting, offering an amazing panorama of the different styles and characteristics of key wine regions. Organiser: Wine Gallery by ASC Fine Wine Date: 10 November 2012 (Sat) Time: 11:00-13:00 Finest Wines from Spain – Grand Tasting Around 15 top producers from world-renowned Spanish wine regions will present an array of outstanding wines. They include wines from the top two regions of DOCa Rioja and DOCa Priorat, to hidden gems produced in the DO de Pago region of Finca Elez, and the DOs of Jerez-Xeres-Sherry, Ribera del Duero, Catalunya, Utiel Requena, Penedès and Yecla. Highlights will include Vega-Sicilia and Manuel Manzaneque Vineyards & Winery pouring its award-winning wines, offerings from star Rioja producers such as Bodegas Altanza, Bodega Eguren Ugarte and Martin Cendoya Winery, most important cava brands such as Raventos i Blanc and Torelló, and the national treasure of sherry from Gonzales Byass. Organiser: Spanish Trade Commission Date: 10 November 2012 (Sat) Time: 14:30-16:30 Participation Details Price of one ticket for each Fine Wine Tasting session: HK$500/ US$65 Buyers of Fine Wine Tasting session tickets can enter the Hong Kong International Wine & Spirits Fair 2012 on the same day for free with the Wine Lover badge. Participants of the Fine Wine Tasting sessions will receive a complimentary wine glass (retail price at $110) Seats are limited and admission will be provided on first-come-first-serve basis. Book your place now by filling out the registration form and return it to us by email.