Celebration Dinner Rewards Best of the Best

Guests were treated to a glittering celebration of the fair at the Black-tie Wine Dinner and Award Presentation of Cathay Pacific Hong Kong International Wine & Spirit Competition. Guest of Honour was The Hon. Rita Lau Ng Wai-Lan, JP, Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development, The Government of the HKSAR and the programme included entertainment and a lucky draw as well as the prize presentation.

  Wizards of Oz
There was a Down Under flavour to the pre-dinner cocktail reception that took place before the dinner. It was a great opportunity for guests to celebrate top Australian wines as well as to relax after a busy first day at the fair.

  Vino Syrah/Shiraz Forum
Fair visitors got the opportunity to find out more about this type of grape and its wine from producers of Shiraz from Australia, Chile, South Africa and the US.

  Asia Top Sommelier Summit
Expert sommeliers from around the region used the fair as a platform to discuss issues pertinent to the wine industry in Asia.

  Top Tasters
“Master Class – How to become a Master of Wine” gave fairgoers a wonderful opportunity to learn how to taste like a Master of Wine and hear more about the MW programme from two of Asia's own first Masters of Wine, Debra Meiburg MW and Jeannie Cho Lee MW.

  Hear What Exhibitors Say
"Paper Premium has been in business for eight years specialising in the manufacturing of foldable paper boxes for different products such as gifts, jewellery and wine. Our registered foldable box design can generate enormous savings in transportation and storage costs for customers. This is our second-year participation in the fair. The show offers a good platform for industry players to get together and for us to meet existing and new buyers. HKTDC has been giving good support to exhibitors. This fair allows us to promote business and establish contacts effectively."
Kelvin Tse, Marketing Director, Paper Premium Company, Hong Kong

“ViniPortugal has come with 19 wine companies to promote the many styles of red and white wines from Portugal this year. Many of them are family-run wineries from different regions. This is really an international trade fair as it attracts a number of buyers from all over the world. Everything is good here and we expect to achieve positive results. We plan to come again next year with even more companies from Portugal.”
Andreia Lucas, Marketing Assistant, ViniPortugal, Portugal

  Hear What Buyers Say
“This is the third year we’ve visited the Hong Kong International Wine & Spirits Fair. We are taking advantage of this exhibition to find new suppliers for business expansion. Xiamen Yangbin imports mainly red wines from France for sale across the Chinese Mainland with an annual turnover about RMB60 million. This year, we have established contacts with many exhibitors including those from Hong Kong, and European countries. So far, we have found two new suppliers from France and the United Kingdom. The show can really help us grow.”
Yang Guo Bin, General Manager, Xiamen Yangbin Wine Import and Export Co., Ltd., Chinese mainland

“Marukai imports and exports a wide range of products such as food, juice, wine and toys. Our import and export business has an annual turnover of about US$50 million. This is my first visit to Hong Kong. The fair is a nice place for me to meet many existing suppliers all under one roof. I have also established contacts with potential suppliers from France and Australia. We will negotiate further for possible deals. Everything is perfect here and the fair has attracted many international traders.”
Mathieu Kitabatake, Chief Buyer, Wine & Spirits Department, Marukai Corporation, Japan

  Photo Gallery
A seminar examining "The Effect of Robert Parker on Bordeaux Wine Prices", delivered by Jeff Leve, Founder of The Wine Cellar Insider, attracted plenty of interest from fair participants.
A+ Australia continues to educate and entertain fair visitors with its presentations on the country’s various wine-producing areas.
The Fair offers a number of side activities including the Italian Cuisine World Summit which offers culinary demonstrations & wine at the Italian Pavilion. Guest master chefs, many of them from Michelin-star restaurants, reveal their food preparation secrets at a cooking class and offer the audience a chance to sample their creations matched with some of the best Italian wines.
The Wine Gallery was the venue for the lunchtime networking reception on Day 2 of the fair; it provided a convivial atmosphere for renewing old friendships and forging new ones.

  Open House
Day 3 of the fair is Public Day, 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
  • join in voting for ‘The Most Beloved Wine’;
  • obtain redemption vouchers for corkage-free privileges at around 100 restaurants in Hong Kong;
  • participate in the Asia Miles™ promotion: Asia Miles™ members can earn up to 1,000 Asia Miles when purchasing wine and/or spirits from the exhibitors of the fair on 6 November. You must present the your Asia Miles Membership Card and the Purchase Certification Coupon(s) issued by our exhibitors at the Visitor Promotion Counter to redeem a Confirmation Receipt of the bonus Asia Miles; and
  • receive a free Lucaris crystal wine glass, sponsored by Kung Kai Hong & Co, on a first-come-first-served basis.

  What’s On - 6 November (Friday)

Time

Event

Venue

11:30am – 1pm

Seminar: How to Build a Winning Wine Collection - Tips on Smart Buying **
Speakers:
1) Buying Smart & Comparing Wine Prices –  Adon Kumar, CEO, Wine-searcher.com
2) How Purchasing Decisions for Wine Investments Are Made – Gaylene Thompson, Director, SK Networks
3) Buying tips for First Time Buyers at Auction – Robert Sleigh, Senior Director, Head of Wine, Asia, Sotheby’s
4) Tips on En Primeur Buying – Nick Pegna, Managing Director, Berry Bros. and Rudd HK
5) Storage & Transport Issues; Storage Options in HK & Chinese Mainland – Greg De’eb, General Manager, Crown Wine Cellars
Moderator: Jeannie Cho Lee, MW

Seminar Room, Hall 3D

11:30am – 1pm

Wine Tasting Sessions **

Tasting Area 1
Tasting Area 2
Tasting Area 3

12nn – 12:30nn

Seminar: A+ Australian Wines & Hunter

Wine Gallery, Hall 3D

2pm – 3pm

Seminar: A+ Australian Wines – Australian Wines ABC **

Wine Gallery, Hall 3D

2:30pm – 4pm

Wine Tasting Sessions **

Tasting Area 1
Tasting Area 2

3pm – 4:30pm

Master Class: The Gift from Nature – “Terroir”
Speaker: Ms Jennie Mack, Managing Director, AWSEC
Course Fee: HK$200

Tasting Area 3

3:30pm – 4:30pm

Seminar: Tips on Matching Wine with Asian Cuisine **
Speaker: Nelson Chow, Chairman, Hong Kong Sommelier Association

Seminar Room, Hall 3D Concourse

4pm – 4:30pm

Award Presentation of “The Most Beloved Wine” Voting Game **

Wine Gallery, Hall 3D
*By Invitation Only
**Free Admission

  Opening Hours

Fair Dates

Opening Hours

Remarks

6 November

10:30am-5pm

Open to trade & public1&2
  1. Visitors under 18 will not be admitted.
  2. Open to public by ticket admission. (Admission fee is HK$200 per visitor)
Enjoy the fair. But remember, drinking and driving don't mix.


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  Intensive Worldwide Publicity
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, Inside Hall 1C, Level 2 Mezzanine, Hall 3B Concourse and Hall 3F Concourse.


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Rebecca Tse
Manager, Marketing Communications
Exhibitions Department