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HKTDC Hong Kong International Wine & Spirits Fair 2011
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| Italian Fine Dining in A Gala Mood |
A taste of Italy was offered at the Gala Wine Dinner, which was graced by the presence of guest of honour, the Honourable Gregory So, Secretary of Commerce & Economic Development, the Government of the HKSAR.
The event was organised with Vinitaly, Italian Cuisine and Wines World Summit 2011 so the guests were treated to creations of the Summit's Star Chefs. Gastronomes also enjoyed the sessions of Sommeliers' Guide to Wine Food Pairings. A music performance and a lucky draw were other highlights of this gala evening. |
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| Toasting Winners and Their Wines |
| The cocktail reception of the fair saw VIPs gather to applaud the success of both the fair and the Cathay Pacific Hong Kong International Wine and Spirit Competition, running in partnership with the prestigious London-based International Wine & Spirit Competition. More than 1,700 wines from around the world were set to be judged in the competition from 12 October to 15 October, with results announced at the cocktail reception in the evening of the first day of the fair. Click here to see the results! |
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Italy has made an impact in its role as Partner Country at Hong Kong International Wine & Spirits Fair 2011. Wine industry insiders and wine lovers were eager to learn more at the Vino Sangiovese Forum 2011. Master of Wine Patrick Farrell moderated the Forum, which explored how this Italian grape variety contributes to the excellence of many red wines, including Chianti.
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| Asia Top Sommelier Summit |
The Third Asia Top Sommelier Summit took place at the fair this year with leading sommeliers discussing recent developments in the industry and their impact. This annual event was the perfect opportunity for sommeliers from all over the region to compare notes and to network with peers.
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| Hear from the Exhibitors |
“This is our first participation in the fair. We are here to expand our presence in Hong Kong and work with our local agent to extend our customer network. Pasquale produces very high quality red and white wines. We are particularly keen to promote our wines to high-end restaurant operations. We’ve established some good contacts and received a lot of enquiries from Chinese mainland buyers. Our wines including Pinot Gris 2010, Pinot Noir 2009 and Riesling 2010 have won silver and bronze medals in the Hong Kong International Wine & Spirit Competition. This should help increase our market exposure.”
Chris Swannell, Marketing Manager, Pasquale Viticultura, New Zealand
“Founded in 1969, we are the biggest organisation in the world for education and training in wines and spirits. With education centres in 55 countries, we see increasing demand for our courses across the globe including Hong Kong and the Chinese mainland. Hong Kong has overtaken the US as our second-biggest market and the Chinese mainland is now our fifth-biggest market. That’s why we are participating in the Hong Kong fair for the first time to raise our profile here. I am very grateful of HKTDC’s support. This is a very worthwhile trip as we can meet so many people who are so keen to learn more about wines. We are working with HKTDC to explore our next step in this part of the world. We are also considering opening an office in Asia and Hong Kong is one of the preferred locations for us.”
Ian Harris, Chief Executive, Wine & Spirit Education Trust, UK
“The French pavilion gets even bigger this year and we’ve brought together 189 companies from all over France to offer a great variety of wines, spirits, champagne and cocktails here. The responses from buyers have been excellent. We’ve seen more visitors especially buyers from the Chinese mainland. The quality of buyers is really good and our exhibitors are very satisfied with the exhibition. We are expecting positive results and some exhibitors have already received orders from buyers. This fair is now an iconic event for the wine industry. We would like to see it grow and expand further.”
Anita Ma, General Manager, Sopexa Hong Kong, France |
| Hear from the Buyers |
“Established in 1978, Metro Wine Center imports wines and spirits from different places such as Spain, Chile, Portugal and France. With two retail shops in Manila, we sell wine products through a strong network of distributors across the Philippines. This is the second year I’ve visited the fair. I am placing about US$200,000 worth of orders with two wineries from Italy. I also intend to make an order for 10,000 wine boxes from a Chinese mainland supplier. This is really a good fair with a great variety of exhibitors and wine-related activities.”
Emilio Uy, Managing Director, Metro Wine Center, the Philippines
“Our company is a wholesaler and retailer of wines and related accessories, representing more than 120 wineries worldwide. We operate 13 retail outlets in Singapore, and we are engaged in the wine-related event management for different clients. The fair is professionally run. I’ve identified two wineries from Uruguay and the US so far. We will negotiate further the pricing and look into the quality of their wines before placing orders. We may place orders for two or three containers from each of the wineries.”
Karen Ku, Senior Retail Manager, The Straits Wine Company Outlets, Singapore |
| Wine Storage Management Systems Certificate Presentation Ceremony |
| More and more wine investors in Asia would like to store their wines in, or closer to, their home country. The Hong Kong Quality Assurance Agency addresses this need with their Wine Storage Management Systems Certification Scheme. This is the third occasion at which certificates have been presented but it was the first time that the Agency used the international stage of this fair for the Certificate Presentation Ceremony. |
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| Cocktail Demonstration |
| Cocktail demonstration sessions were introduced at the Fair, with exhibitors showing us how to mix various popular and specialised cocktails. |
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| Photo Gallery |
| Cooking demonstration by Michelin-starred chefs in the Vinitaly Pavilion |
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| Semi-Blind Tasting with the Grand Jury Européen – European Fine Wines with Pinot Noir Grape |
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| Public Day |
The fair is open to members of the public on 5 November, when wine lovers can learn more about wine, explore new tastes and talk with exhibitors, as well as visit the Wine Gallery. They can also
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join in the popular voting game to select 'The Most Beloved Wine' |
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obtain redemption vouchers for corkage-free privileges at more than 110 restaurants in Hong Kong |
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participate in the Asia Miles™ promotion: members can earn up to 1,000 Asia Miles when purchasing wine from exhibitors at the fair; and |
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receive a free Lucaris crystal wine glass, sponsored by Kung Kai Hong & Co, on a first-come-first-served basis. |
Click here for more details. Entry tickets are available at the fairground.
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| What’s On – 5 November (Saturday) |
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| 10:30am-12nn |
Master Class – Japanese Wine and Chinese Wine
Co-organiser : Asia Wine Institute
Moderator : Mr Lau Chi Sun, Publisher of The Wine Now Magazine Hong Kong
Keynote Speaker : Mr Hayato Kojima, Asia Chairman of the Society of Wine Educator
Speakers :
- Mr Shigekazu Misawa, President of Grace Wine, Japan
- Mrs Judy Leissner, President of Grace Vineyard, China
Admission Fee : HK$200 (or US$26)
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Seminar Room, Hall 3D Concourse |
| 11am-12nn |
Demystifying the Hong Kong Market: Debra Meiburg's Guide to the Hong Kong Wine Trade Book Launch* |
Wine Gallery, Hall 3D |
| 11am-12:30pm |
Public Forum on "Appreciation of Italian Wines"**
Moderator : Ms Elin McCoy, Bloomberg News Drink Columnist
Speakers:
1) Mr. Nelson Chow, Chairman of Hong Kong Sommelier Association
2) Mr Christian Roger, CEO of Vino E Finanza
3) Mr Orazio Vagnozzi, Partner with KPMG Italy, sommelier
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Seminar Room, Hall 3D Concourse
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| 11:30am-1pm |
Grand Tasting of Finest Italian Wine
Co-organiser: Bordeaux Index
Admission Fee: HKD 500
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Fine Wine Tasting Room S224-225
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| 11am-5pm |
Wine Tasting Sessions
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Area 1: Hall 3E Concourse
Area 2: Hall 3F
Area 3: Hall 3G
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| 1pm-2:30pm |
Semi-Blind Tasting with the Grand Jury Européen – Italian Fine Wine
Speakers : Members of Grand Jury Européen
François Mauss, Christian Roger, Bernard Burtschy, Magalie Nay, Orazio Vagnozzi, Yi Wang, Laurent Vialette, Bernard Hervet
Admission Fee : HK$400 (or US$52)
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Wine Gallery, Hall 3D |
| 2:30pm-4:30pm |
Wine Auction and Investment Forum**
Moderator: Ms Debra Meiburg, MW
Speakers:
1) Mr Anthony Rose-Wine Correspondent of The Independent and Co-Founder of www.thewinegang.com
2) Mr James Miles-Director of Liv-ex Limited
3) Mr Robert Sleigh- Senior Director and Head of Department, Asia Wine, Sotheby's
4) Mr Simon Staples- Fine Wine Sales Director, Berry Bros. & Rudd
5) Peter Lunzer - CEO, Lunzer Wine Investment
6) Ms Ella Lister Head of Strategy and Business
Development for Octavian |
Seminar Room, Hall 3D Concourse |
| 2:30pm-4:30pm |
Grand Tasting of Finest Spanish Wine
Co-organiser: ICEX
Admission Fee: HKD 500 |
Fine Wine Tasting Room S224-225 |
| 3pm-3:30pm |
Seminar on "Taste Your Life – Invest in Wine"**
Co-organiser : Wing Lung Bank |
Wine Gallery, Hall 3D |
| 3:30pm-5pm |
Master Class – Discover a World of Spirits
Co-organiser : Wine & Spirits Education Trust (WSET)
Speaker : Mr. Ian Harris, CEO, WSET
Admission Fee : HK$200 (or US$26) |
Wine Tasting Area 3, Hall 3G,
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| 4pm-4:30pm |
Award Presentation of "The Most Beloved Wine" Voting Game** |
Wine Gallery, Hall 3D |
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*By Invitation Only
**Free Admission
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Buyer Registration Hours |
Remarks |
| 5 November (Sat) |
10:30am–5pm |
10am–4:30pm |
Open to Trade & Public1&2 |
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- Trade only. Visitors under 18 will not be admitted. (Free Admission).
No liquor for person under the age of 18.
Immediate consumption of liquor purchased at the exhibition venue is NOT allowed.
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Open to public by ticket admission. Visitors under 18 will not be admitted.
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| Intensive Worldwide Publicity |
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| Each year the fair organiser creates an intensive marketing campaign targeting buyers worldwide to ensure the success of the fair. Take a look at the promotional boards at Expo Drive Entrance, Hall 1E Concourse, Level 2 Mezzanine and Hall 3E Concourse. |
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| 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. |
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| Asian Logistics & Maritime Conference |
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25 November 2011 (Friday)
Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre
This conference will discuss the latest global trends in logistics, maritime and supply chain management, and their impact on Asia. For traders, importers, exporters and manufacturers, this is the platform to gather first-hand intelligence in developing logistics efficiency and competitive edge.
Learn more and register at www.asianlogisticsconference.com |
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| Free Official Magazine (Full Exhibitor List Included) |
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Don't forget to collect your FREE copy of the fair's official magazine including the fair's full exhibitor list, fair information and floor plans. Available at the Buyer Registration Counters, HKTDC Buyer Centre and Information Centres – while stocks last!
What’s more, download the HKTDC Product Magazines App for latest product trends at
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Rebecca Tse
Manager, Marketing Communications
Exhibitions Department |
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