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Sparkling Business Opportunities for the Wine Industry

HKTDC Hong Kong International Wine & Spirits Fair
10-12 November 2016
Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre


Popping the Cork to Celebrate the Opening
of Asia’s Premier Wine Fair
In the distinguished presence of the Guest of Honour, Philip Yung Wai-hung (second from right), JP, Permanent Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development (Commerce, Industry and Tourism), the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR); the Honourable Gregory So Kam-leung (second from left), GBS, JP, Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development, the Government of the HKSAR; Benjamin Chau (right), Acting Executive Director, Hong Kong Trade Development Council; His Excellency Dejan Židan (left), Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Food of the Republic of Slovenia, the wine world came together yesterday morning to bask in the continued success of wine business in Asia. The opening of the HKTDC Hong Kong International Wine & Spirits Fair, connected winemakers, traders, government officials and leading figures in the wine world as well as local and overseas media to celebrate the vibrant culture and prosperous business of the wine industry.

 Product Highlights

Bunnamagoo Estate Shiraz
Bunnamagoo Estate
Booth: 3C-C02

Santa Alba Family Collection
Expo Sur Valles Ltda
Booth: 3C-E20

Grand Tokaj Aszu
Grand Tokaj Co.
Booth: 3D-B20

Kininvie 23 Years Old Single Malt Whisky
Leung Yick Company Limited
Booth: 3E-B11

Black Bull Kyloe
Lillion Wine Limited
Booth: 3CON-068

Sotenden Daiginjo
LY Drinks & Bites Ltd
Booth: 3E-D08

Kiss Cider
Scapa Scandia Limited
Booth: 3CON-070

Version Plaisir divin Mavrud
Vinzavod AD
Booth: 3G-C28

 VIP Tour
The Honourable Gregory So Kam-leung, GBS, JP, Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development, the Government of the HKSAR and Philip Yung Wai-hung, Permanent Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development, the Government of the HKSAR visited the fairground.

Argentina Pavilion

Hungary Pavilion

Hong Kong General Chamber of Wine & Spirits

Hong Kong Wine Chamber of Commerce

Slovenia - Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Food of the Republic of Slovenia Pavilion

Spain – ICEX Pavilion

China – Guizhou Pavilion

China – Ningxia Pavilion

Italy – ICE

France – SOPEXA

Distilled Spirits Council
of the United States

 JETRO Pavilion Opening

 Vinitaly International Pavilion Opening

 Slovenian Charm

His Excellency Dejan Židan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Food of the Republic of Slovenia met the press and introduced the Slovenian fine wines
"Taste the Slovenian Identity" – Discover Excellent Wines From Slovenia
 
What's On 11 Nov (Fri)
9:15am – 10:15am
wine2wine Asia
“The Role of Wine Education in China”
Venue: Hall 3F Stand E26

11am – 12nn
Education Importance for the Best Sommeliers
Venue: Seminar Room, Hall 3E Concourse

11am – 12nn
Gifu Sake and Pottery Appreciation
Venue: Ice Bar, Hall 3FG Concourse

11am – 12nn
Understanding Sake
Venue: Wine Gallery, Hall 3C

11am – 12:30pm
Boutique Winemakers of Australia
Venue: Wine Tasting Room A, Hall 3C

11am – 12:30pm
The Master Class of Château Montrose*
Venue: Wine Tasting Room B, Hall 3F

12:30pm – 1:15pm
Tasting Winning Whiskies Awarded by the HKIWSC
Venue: Whisky and Brandy Bar, Hall 3E Concourse

1pm – 1:30pm
Belgian-Engineered, Cebuano Crafted Beer - Traditional Beer at its Finest
Venue: Ice Bar, Hall 3FG Concourse

1pm – 2pm
Austrian Reds Vertical Tasting Vintages*
Venue: Grand Tasting Room, Hall 3D Concourse

1pm – 2pm
Award-winning Whisk(e)ies around the World
Venue: Seminar Room, Hall 3E Concourse

1pm – 2pm
Buyers Forum: Uncovering Business Opportunities in Booming Markets of Wine and Spirits
Venue: Wine Gallery, Hall 3C

1:30pm – 2:30pm
Wines From Spain
Venue: Wine Tasting Room A, Hall 3C

2pm – 2:45pm
Whisky Tasting for Wolfburn, BlackBull and The Big Smoke
Venue: Whisky and Brandy Bar, Hall 3E Concourse

2pm – 3pm
Craft American Spirits
Venue: Ice Bar, Hall 3FG Concourse

2pm – 3pm
Fine Wine Tasting Session
Venue: Wine Tasting Room B, Hall 3F

3pm – 4pm
Discovery of Cool Climate Zone in California of United States and Nahe of Germany
Venue: Grand Tasting Room, Hall 3D Concourse

3pm - 4pm
How to Reach the Right Customers in China
Venue: Seminar Room, Hall 3E Concourse

3:30pm – 4pm
Quality Craft Beer, and Other Drinks from Lithuania, are Loved by Hong Kong People
Venue: Ice Bar, Hall 3FG Concourse

3:30pm – 4:15pm
Journey to the Highland - Tomatin
Venue: Whisky and Brandy Bar, Hall 3E South Concourse

3:30pm – 5pm
2016 Hong Kong Wine Registration Scheme and Wine Storage Management Systems Certification Scheme Presentation Ceremony*
Venue: Wine Gallery, Hall 3C

5pm – 5:45pm
Independent Bottler Scotch Whisky
Venue: Whisky and Brandy Bar, Hall 3E South Concourse

5:30pm – 6pm
Tequila Tesoro de America
Venue: Ice Bar, Hall 3FG Concourse

5:30pm – 6:30pm
Taste the Best International Wines & Spirits in Asia, Awarded by the Cathay Pacific HKIWSC
Venue: Wine Tasting Room A, Hall 3C

6pm – 7pm
Fine Wine Tasting Session
Venue: Seminar Room, Hall 3E Concourse

6pm - 8pm
Stunning French Chateaus from Bordeaux: Left Bank vs Right Bank*
Venue: Grand Tasting Room, Hall 3E Concourse

*By invitation only

Event schedule

 Wine Industry Conference
The Wine Industry Conference is the annual highlight event of the HKTDC Hong Kong International Wine & Spirits Fair to facilitate an ideal platform for the exchange on the latest wine market intelligence. This year, international renowned speakers from the industry gathered to “Uncover the Opportunities of the New Cool Climate Wine Trend” which unveiled potential on-trade and off-trade business opportunities in different markets promised by the latest cool climate wine trends. Debra Meiburg MW was the programme advisor and moderator to facilitate the insightful discussion among the panelists and audience.

 WSET Asia Pacific Ltd. – Hong Kong Office Launch

 Happenings During the Fair

Grand Tasting

Japanese Wine & Spirits Grand Tasting
Session with Sake Samurai Mr Elliot Faber I
Seminar
Milestones of Germany's Viticulture by Romana Echensperger MW, Germany
wine2wine Asia “The Aftermath of 9/9: is E-Commerce the Future of Wine Business in China?”

Davis Luan, Executive Vice president of Yesmywine, leading wine E-commerce in China

Li Meng, CEO of B2B Wine e-commerce
platform wajiu.com

Andrew Tan, General Manager of Jiuku
supply chain operating company, 1919.cn

Yanni Wu, Chief Operation Officer of Penguin Guide

Master Class
Learning How To Blind Taste Red Wines/Grapes Varieties
Master Class and Guided Tour
Fourson Kwok, Lecturer, TSA Wine School (top left); Damon Yuen, Dean of Hong Kong Sommelier & Bartender Training College (top right) and Sammy Leung, Chairman of Hong Kong Wine Judges Association (bottom) led the master class and the guided tour for the buyers.

Wine Tastings

New Wines of Ancient Thrace – The Well Kept Secret

Wines of Portugal - Discover 4 of the Most Typical Regions

Tasting of China’s Top Baijiu (Chinese Spirits)

Wines from Bierzo - The Keys to Success

Cocktail Demonstrations

Tasting Award-Winning Spirits Awarded by HKIWSC

Sensational Moment with SANDEMAN

Craft American Spirits

Whisky and Brandy Bar

Tasting Winning Whiskies Awarded by the HKIWSC

The Great American Whiskey Experience

Mars Whisky, Japan (Hombo Shuzo)

Rastignac (HK) Limited VIP Event

Peter Kwong (right), Founder of Pu Tao Tang and Michael Miu (left), a local celebrity introduced Rastignac Cognac

 Special Events & Attractions

Your chance to taste amazing wines from around the globe (Wine Tasting Room A, Hall 3C; Wine Tasting Room B Hall 3F; Grand Tasting Room Hall 3D Concourse; Seminar Room, Hall 3E Concourse)
Wine from all over the world awaits you for tasting. Savour wines from Australia, France, Spain as well as a tasting of award-winning wines from the Cathay Pacific Hong Kong International Wine & Spirits Competition and more. There are two Fine Wines Tasting Sessions and grand tasting sessions with wine from Austria, France (Bordeaux) and Germany.


Taste an exciting array of beverages (Cocktail Demonstrations at Ice Bar Hall 3FG Concourse)
In the Ice Bar, you can explore the tastes of sake, Belgian craft beer, craft American spirits, craft beer, other drinks from Lithuania and tequila.

Time Sessions
11am – 12nn Gifu Sake and Pottery Appreciation
1pm – 1:30pm Belgian-Engineered, Cebuano Crafted Beer - Traditional Beer at its Finest
2pm – 3pm Craft American Spirits
3:30pm – 4pm Quality Craft Beer, and Other Drinks from Lithuania, are Loved by Hong Kong People
5:30pm – 6pm Tequila Tesoro de America


Tastings and education session at Whisky and Brandy Bar (Hall 3E South Concourse)
Starting with the award-winning whisky from the Cathay Pacific Hong Kong International Wine & Spirits Competition, the Bar hosts tastings of other award-winning whisky from around the world encompassing Lillion Wine Limited’s Wolfburn, BlackBull and The Big Smoke brands, Tomatin from the Highlands, and Whisky by Jon Dory.


wine2wine Asia seminar on “The Role of Wine Education in China” (Hall 3F Stand E26)
The famous annual business forum of Verona, wine2wine, has come to Hong Kong, exploring the Chinese and Asian wine markets in seminars in Vinitaly International’s pavilion.

Today wine2wine investigates “The role of wine education in China” and whether it is contributing to an increase in wine consumption.
Speakers :
  • Ian D’Agata, Scientific Advisor of Vinitaly International and the Scientific Director of the Vinitaly International Academy
  • Ian Harris, Chief Executive at the Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET)
  • Denver (Weng Chong) Leong, Director of Education of TastingAnnex China
  • Yang Lu, Wine Director of Shangri-La group
  • Jc Viens, Deputy Editor Swan Group Asia

Time : 9:15am - 10:15am
Venue : Hall 3F Stand E26
Language : English
Remarks : Free Admission
Details : http://asia.wine2wine.net/


Education Importance for the Best Sommeliers
A panel of Champions of the “Best Sommelier Greater China” discuss the role of education in nurturing the best sommeliers, led by Nelson Chow, President – Hong Kong Sommelier Association, Greater China.
Time : 11:00am - 12:00nn
Venue : Seminar Room, Hall 3E Concourse
Language : English (with Simultaneous Interpretation in Putonghua)


Buyers Forum: Uncovering Business Opportunities in Booming Markets of Wine and Spirits
Time : 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Venue : Wine Gallery, Hall 3C
Remarks : Free Admission


 Hear from the Buyers

“Hyundai is one of Korea’s biggest department store operators running a total of 19 stores across the country. We source various wines and spirits through local importers mainly. This is our first visit to the Hong Kong International Wine & Spirit Fair to explore new products. So far, I have found some interesting wines and spirits from different exhibitors including some German wines with appealing flavour. We will ask our wine-importing partners to bring in these German wines. I have also got in touch with a couple of Chinese mainland exhibitors for baijiu or distilled Chinese liquor. A series of business matching meetings have been arranged with five exhibitors selling Japanese sake. I look forward to establishing more business relationships soon. This fair has a lot on offer. I love participating in various wine-related seminars and activities here. I will visit the fair again next year.”
Park Hyeong Jin, Buyer, Hyundai Department Store Co., Ltd., Korea

“Wellcome Taiwan currently operates some 240 supermarket stores and about 20 Jasons stores across Taiwan. We usually source wine products through local trade fairs or suppliers in Taiwan. I am visiting Hong Kong International Wine & Spirit Fair for the first time to find new sourcing opportunities. The journey turned out to be quite rewarding. I have already identified an Australian supplier for beers and craft beers. Further negotiation will be held to conclude a deal and the initial order will involve a 20-foot container of beers. This fair has so much to see and source. The French and Italian pavilions are especially big in scale showcasing a great variety of wines. I am still exploring at the fairground to search for new wines to enrich our offerings for customers. The show is full of excitement and activities. I am very impressed.”
Ashley Wang, Category Supervisor, Wellcome Taiwan Company Ltd., Taiwan

 Hear from the Exhibitors
“Slovenia represents a unique wine region in Europe, producing a diversity of quality wines with its own characters. We strive to support the wine industry and help our wineries grow business internationally. This is the first time we have organized a Slovenian pavilion at Hong Kong International Wine & Spirit Fair featuring 16 wineries from our country. It is my great honour to be here introducing our diverse Slovenian wines and exchange ideas with industry players. Slovenia has been expanding our economic ties over the last two years with China through the ‘16+1’ cooperation framework, an initiative aimed at deepening the exchange and relationships between the Chinese mainland and 16 European countries. Hong Kong is a beautiful city and this fair is a truly international event. We are taking advantage of the Hong Kong fair to reach out to more buyers and promote Slovenian wines internationally. This trip also offers a good chance for us to meet with officials from the Commerce and Economic Development Bureau of Hong Kong. We are positive about expanding cooperation between Slovenia and Hong Kong.”
His Excellency Dejan Židan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Food of the Republic of Slovenia (Booth no. 3D-C31)

“This is the third year we’ve organized a pavilion at Hong Kong International Wine & Spirit Fair to promote wines and spirits from Mexico. Six companies from Mexico have come here this time promoting various wines as well as mezcal and tequila. The response has been quite positive on the first day of exhibition. We’ve received a lot of enquiry from Hong Kong buyers in our wines. Customers from Taiwan, the Chinese mainland and Europe also expressed keen interest in our mescal and tequila. Hong Kong is a highly-developed and competitive wine market. The city also serves as a gateway to penetrate the Chinese mainland market where customers love strong alcoholic drinks. This is truly an international trade fair for wines and spirits. We can find buyers from Hong Kong, Southeast Asia and the rest of the world.”
Alejandro Garcia, Trade Commissioner, ProMexico Hong Kong (Booth no. 3C-E02)

“The provincial government of Guizhou is looking to increase the exposure of our Moutai and baijiu products through the Hong Kong International Wine & Spirit Fair. This is the first time we’ve organized a Guizhou pavilion at this exhibition with six companies showcasing a variety of Moutai and baijiu. We value this opportunity highly and are very impressed by the scale of the exhibition that features a diversity of exhibitors and buyers from different parts of the world. The fair hosts a good range of activities and we are able to promote our products through the wine tasting session effectively. HKTDC boasts profound experience in organizing trade fairs and that really helps us acquire extensive publicity here. This fair offers an international trading platform to increase sales and grow our presence. The exhibition results have been encouraging. We look forward to bringing even more enterprises from Guizhou to participate in the fair again next year.”
Wu Qiang, Director, Economic and Information Commission of Guizhou Province, Chinese mainland (Booth no. 3G-D02)

“We are making a strong presence again to showcase a wide range of French wines at Hong Kong International Wine & Spirit Fair. This is an excellent opportunity to bring together a large number of wineries and companies representing different wine-growing regions from France to explore new opportunities. Many of our participating wineries have exhibited here before and they are very keen to come back regularly each year to meet buyers and importers, especially those from different parts of Asia. The fair also helps us reach out to more Chinese mainland customers and penetrate the huge mainland market. The response has been positive this year. We have met many buyers on the first day of exhibition. We’re happy with the results. This is a good exhibition offering a convenient and effective platform for business development. We will continue to exhibit here to grow our presence.”
Michel Bettane, Chairman, Bettane+Desseauve, France (Booth no. 3G-A02)

 Thank you, local buyers!
Local buyers are welcome to redeem an exclusive souvenir - Magic Decanter, at the Visitor Promotion Counter in Hall 3G, Booth no. 3G-E24 during the fair period*.

Simply present this printout with your business card and valid buyer badge at the Visitor Promotion Counter to redeem the souvenir.

*One souvenir per buyer. First-come-first-served while stocks last. In case of any disputes, the decision of HKTDC is final and binding.

 Opening Hours

Date Opening Hours Buyer Registration Hours Remarks
11 Nov
(Fri)
10:30am – 7:30pm 10am – 7pm Trade Only* (aged 18 and above)

*No Admission charge for pre-registered Trade Buyers; Admission fee HK$100 per person for on-site registered trade buyers.
12 Nov
(Sat)
10:30am – 6pm 10am – 3:30pm Trade & Public** (aged 18 and above)

**Open to public by ticket admission. The ticketing is closed 45 minutes prior to the closing of the fair.

Act Now for FREE Admission!

For trade visitors, register now to reserve your admission badge through one of the following channels:
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SMS your email address to (852) 6390 0702.


Want to discover the stunning green side of Hong Kong during your stay? Come and join the guided tours of various scenic hiking trails and cycling routes at US$10 per person only! With different options, the tours are available at selected weekends from November 2016 to March 2017.

Book it online now while seat lasts! For tour details and booking information, please click here!

(Terms and conditions apply.)

'HKTDC Marketplace App' - Your Smart Sourcing Companion
Download the revamped ‘HKTDC Marketplace App’ from Apple App Store or Google Play to experience the convenience of mobile sourcing. Industry news, product trends, exhibition details and listing of quality suppliers are all at your fingertips.

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Free Official Fair Catalogue (Full Exhibitor List Included)
Don't forget to collect a FREE copy of the fair’s official catalogue including the fair’s full exhibitors list, fair information and floor plan. Available at the Buyer Registration Counters, Information Counters, Media Centre and VIP Lounge – while stocks last!

Download 'HKTDC Marketplace App' from Apple App Store or Google Play to view the magazine in your mobile device and use the QR code scanner at the fair.

hktdc.com Speaks Your Language
With the aim to connect buyers from different parts of the world with our genuine suppliers, the hktdc.com Online Marketplace is now available in 6 new language options in addition to English, Traditional Chinese and Simplified Chinese.

While English is widely used among professional buyers, being able to source in local languages adds value to our buyers as well as expands our advertisers’ market reach. The new language options are - FrenchGermanItalianPortugueseRussian and Spanish .

Check out the hktdc.‌com Online Marketplace in your local language now!
Deutsch    Español    Français    Italiano    Português    Русский

Enjoy Discount with ‘HKTDC Trade Fair Privilege Coupons'
Enjoy cash savings, discount offers and complimentary drinks offered by local restaurants, sightseeing tour and shopping outlets with the ‘HKTDC Trade Fair Privilege Coupons’!

You can download the online version here before you come to trade fair.

hktdc.com Free Sourcing Service
Now you can locate the right products you need by getting a list of relevant exhibitors with booth numbers and product photos at the fair. Look for this friendly sign.

Enquiries
Customer Service Hotline: (852) 1830 668

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Rebecca So
Manager, Marketing Communications
Exhibitions Department
 
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