HKTDC Hong Kong International Wine & Spirits Fair
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 Sparkling Business Opportunities for the Wine Industry
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Pop the Cork at the Opening Ceremony of the
Hong Kong International Wine & Spirits Fair |
| In the distinguished presence of the Guest of Honour, James Lau, J.P. (middle), Acting Financial Secretary, the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR); H.E. Dr Aleksandra Pivec (left), Minister of Agriculture Forestry and Food, Republic of Slovenia and Margaret Fong (right), Executive Director, Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), the wine world came together yesterday morning to bask in the continued success of wine business in Asia at the opening of the HKTDC Hong Kong International Wine & Spirits Fair, connecting 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. |
| The Guest of Honour, James Lau, J.P.; Acting Financial Secretary, the Government of the HKSAR visited the fairground after officiating the Opening Ceremony. |
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| Spain – ICEX Pavilion (Booth no.: 3D-A20) |
Slovenia Pavilion (Booth no.: 3D-B20) |
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Hong Kong Wine Chamber of Commerce
(Booth no.: 3E-C32) |
Ningxia Pavilion (Booth no.: 3G-E02) |
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| Sichuan Pavilion (Booth no.: 3G-D02) |
Zhejiang Pavilion (Booth no.: 3G-D18) |
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| France – The Syndicat Général des Vignerons de la Champagne (Booth no.: 3G-C18 & 3G-D25) |
France – Bettane & Desseauve (Booth no.: 3G-B18) |
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| France – Business France (Booth no.: 3G-A01 & 3G-C02) |
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| The Hon Tommy Cheung Yu-yan, GBS, JP, Legislative Council Member, visited the fair and talked to the exhibitors. |
Domaines Albert Bichot
(Booth no.: 3G-B08) |
Chablis Grand Cru "Les Vaudésirs" Domaine Long-Depaquit 2015 |
Javier Sanz Viticultor
(Booth no.: 3D-B29) |
Javier Sanz V Malcorta 2017 Rueda |
Peru Pavilion
(Booth no.: 3C-E20) |
HUAMANÍ Mosto Verde Quebranta |
Royal Orchid Wine (Hong Kong) Company Limtied
(Booth no.: 3E-C20) |
Clos Du Val Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2014 |
| Vinitaly Pavilion's Opening |
| What our Exhibitor has to Say |
 “Peru is making a debut with a national pavilion at the Hong Kong International Wine & Spirits Fair. Two wine and spirit companies are here with us showcasing red wines and in particular the national Peruvian spirit pisco. We hope to introduce the versatility of pisco in the making of cocktails through the fair to increase our exports to Asian markets. This is a very vibrant fair with a lot of actions. The atmosphere is vibrant and we are positive about generating new business here. We expect our exhibition to be a successful showcase that will help our companies to familiarise with the Asian markets and secure customers. Our debut marks a good start. We anticipate to achieve good results and expand our pavilion in the future.”
Erick Aponte (second from left), Trade Commissioner, Trade Commission of Peru in Hong Kong |
 “Italian wines are making a strong presence through the Vinitaly Pavilion at Hong Kong International Wine & Spirits Fair again this year. More than 100 companies have gathered here to showcase a wide range of quality wines from different parts of Italy. This year also sees the debut of a dedicated olive oil section at our pavilion to raise the awareness of extra virgin olive oils that form a major ingredient in Mediterranean fine dining. The new section features some award-winning olive oils from Italy as well as Spain and South Africa from the international olive oil competition Sol d’Oro. The Hong Kong fair always serves as a good platform to better understand the latest development of the wine market in Asia Pacific. More importantly, we can seize the opportunity to extend the presence of Italian wines and grow business in the Chinese mainland and Asian markets. This fair can really help our companies secure more customers. We look forward to exploring more growth opportunities through the fair this year.”
Giovanni Mantovani, CEO, Veronafiere S.p.A., Italy |
 “We are organising the Slovenian Pavilion at the Hong Kong International Wine & Spirits Fair for the third consecutive year to promote our wines. With a long winemaking history, Slovenia produces a diversity of white wines and red wines. The world’s oldest vine, over 400 years old, still bears fruits in the city of Maribor in our country. Ten Slovenian wineries have joined us this year to showcase their products here. Our product highlights also include pumpkin seed oil and ice-cream made of natural ingredients. This fair has generated strong interest in our wines and attracted high quality buyers and traders over the past two years. It has also facilitated our penetration into the Chinese mainland market. Our pavilion gets bigger and bigger each year and our wineries are keen to exhibit here. This fair has effectively promoted our wine exports and we are positive about the outcome.”
H.E. Dr Aleksandra Pivec (right), Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Food, Republic of Slovenia |
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| What our Buyer has to Say |
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 “Finewines is a leading importer and distributor of fine wines in Vietnam. We are currently running two wine shops in Ho Chi Minh City with warehouse facilities in Hanoi. I am visiting Hong Kong International Wine & Spirits Fair again this year to find more suppliers. On the first day of exhibition, I have already found two new suppliers from Spain, including Avelino Vegas, for red wines. Last year, we entered into business with French winery Roland Coiffe & Associes. Talks are being conducted with the French company again for more red wines this year. I am also interested in the red wines of an Italian winery from the Piedmont region though their prices are on the high side. I expect to place orders for 300 bottles of red wines from Roland Coiffe and about 30 bottles each from the new Spanish suppliers. The Hong Kong fair features a wide range of fine wines, offering a lot of choices to choose from. I am very satisfied with what I’ve achieved here.”
Huong Tran, Retail Sales Manager, Finewines, Vietnam |
 “Founded in 2004, IWI is a Miami-based importer of wines and spirits in the United States. We sell different wines and spirits to wholesalers and retailers across the country. At present, we source products mainly from Italy, Spain and France. I also attend various wine fairs in the US, France, Italy, Germany and Spain for sourcing. This is my first-time visit to Hong Kong International Wine & Spirits Fair. It’s a very impressive exhibition with a good cross section of wines and spirits for buyers. So far, I’ve found three new suppliers for red wines including Caldirola and Societa Agricola Fattoria Le Fonti SRL from Italy and Hestan Vineyards from California of the US. We will enter into business with small orders, involving several pallets at the start, and then strengthen our ties progressively with bigger orders. The Sino-US trade war has had no adverse effect on our wine business for the time being. If the trade conflicts last for a longer time, the filtered-through effect on overall economy might affect consumption eventually. But demand for wines and spirits is still very strong and consumers are looking for premium and upscale products. The Hong Kong fair is well organised with a strong turnout of exhibitors and buyers. I expect to find more suppliers over the next two days. I will definitely visit the fair again.”
Hermes Ortiz, President, International Wine Imports (IWI), USA |
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| Mixologist Demonstrations |
| Ice Bar |
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| Meet the Bartender of the Future |
Rum Revival: HKIWSC Award Winning Rums Workshop |
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| A Taste of Southern United States |
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| Whisky & Brandy Bar |
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| MARS TSUNUKI Distillery, the Second of Mars |
"PEAT! A little science behind it" |
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| CASKELLS - The Cask Finish |
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| Tour de France of Mature Wines |
Latest trend for specific type of sake - Sparkling, Genshu, Namazake, Aged Sake |
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| Chablis Climats and Vintage Variation: Why They Matter |
Graves, Sauternes, Pessac-Léognan, Barsac, the Origin of All the Greatest Bordeaux Wines |
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| A Taste of Sichuan Baijiu |
Great Wines of Languedoc |
| The Spirits of Scotland - Whisky & Gin |
| Emerging Trends in Global Whisky Market |
| Wine Luxe x Hong Kong Wine Journey Top 10 Food & Wine Pairing Restaurant Awards |
| A Taste of Sichuan Baijiu |
| Time |
10:30am - 11:30am
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| Venue |
Wine Tasting Room B, Hall 3F |
| Remarks |
Organised by China Council for the Promotion of International Trade Sichuan Council |
| Discover Premium Rums of Mauritius |
| Time |
11:00am - 12:30pm
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| Venue |
Wine Tasting Room A, Hall 3C |
| Remarks |
Organised by Economic Development Board Mauritius |
| Meet the Bartender of the Future |
| Time |
11:00am - 12:00pm
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| Venue |
Ice Bar, Hall 3FG Concourse |
| Speaker |
Jason Cao |
| Remarks |
Organised by ShowBar AI Technology (Beijing) Co Ltd |
| The Sweet Masquerade of Aromatic |
| Time |
11:00am - 12:00pm
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| Venue |
Wine Gallery, Hall 3D |
| Speaker |
Christina Choi, International Development Advisor, Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) |
| Best Wines to Serve to Diners with Chinese Cuisine |
| Time |
11:30am - 12:30pm
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| Venue |
Seminar Room, Hall 3E Concourse |
| Speaker |
Nelson Chow |
| Programme |
Click here to view |
| Beyond Bourbon & Scotch: Winning Whiskies of the World Workshop |
| Time |
11:30am - 12:30pm
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| Venue |
Whisky and Brandy Bar, Hall 3E South Concourse |
| Remarks |
Organised by HKIWSC |
| A Journey Through Italian Diversity with the Vinitaly International Academy |
| Time |
12:00pm - 1:00pm
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| Venue |
Grand Tasting Room, Hall 3D Concourse |
| Speakers |
• Sarah Heller MW
• Henry Davar
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| Terroir, Grape Varieties, Aging, Champagne Growers Tempo Through 9 Exceptional Wines |
| Time |
12:30pm - 1:30pm
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| Venue |
Wine Tasting Room B, Hall 3F |
| Remarks |
Organised by SGV Champagne |
| America’s Oldest Native Spirit & Family of Distillers |
| Time |
1:00pm - 2:00pm
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| Venue |
Whisky and Brandy Bar, Hall 3E South Concourse |
| Speaker |
Lisa Laird Dunn |
| Remarks |
Organised by Laird & Co. |
| Discover Popular Japanese Liqueur and Beverages - Umeshu, Low-alcohol Drink, Amazake and More |
| Time |
1:00pm - 2:00pm
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| Venue |
Ice Bar, Hall 3FG Concourse |
| Remarks |
Organised by JETRO |
| Moscatel de Setúbal: the Fortified Wine from Setúbal Peninsula since 1907 |
| Time |
1:30pm - 2:30pm
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| Venue |
Wine Tasting Room A, Hall 3C |
| Speaker |
May Guan, CWSA Host and Judge, YTALK Founder and Lecturer |
| Think Like an Insider: Secrets of Wine Sourcing |
| The Best Match – ICI X CCI – Wine and Food Pairing Classes |
| Time |
2:30pm - 4:00pm
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| Venue |
Seminar Room, Hall 3E Concourse |
| Speaker |
Charles Chu, Official Sherry Educator of Consejo Regulador de Jerez |
| Remarks |
Co-organised by International Culinary Institute (ICI) & Chinese Culinary Institute (CCI) |
| Programme |
Click here to view |
| Asia Wine Academy: Seeking Greatness – Decoding Wine Quality II |
| Time |
2:30pm - 4:00pm
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| Venue |
Grand Tasting Room, Hall 3D Concourse |
| Speaker |
Jeannie Cho Lee MW |
| Remarks |
Participation fee applies |
| Programme |
Click here to view |
| Riesling – One Grape, Endless Possibilities |
| Time |
2:30pm - 3:30pm
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| Venue |
Wine Tasting Room B, Hall 3F |
| Speaker |
Rebecca Leung, Independent Wine Educator, Journalist and Consultant |
| Remarks |
Organised by Wines of Germany |
| Clink X Monkey Shoulder Mixologist Competition 2018 |
| Time |
3:00pm - 5:00pm
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| Venue |
Ice Bar, Hall 3FG Concourse |
| Unique from Taiwan : Omar Cask-finished Whiskies |
| Time |
3:00pm - 4:00pm
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| Venue |
Whisky and Brandy Bar, Hall 3E South Concourse |
| Remarks |
Organised by Taiwan Tobacco & Liquor Corporation |
| Taste the Trend: Winning Wine & Spirits from Cathay Pacific HKIWSC |
| Time |
3:30pm - 4:30pm
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| Venue |
Wine Tasting Room A, Hall 3C |
| Speaker |
Debra Meiburg MW |
| Remarks |
Organised by Cathay Pacific Hong Kong International Wine & Spirit Competition |
| HKQAA Networking Cocktail Reception 2018 for Wine Industry |
| Time |
4:00pm - 6:00pm
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| Venue |
Wine Gallery, Hall 3D |
| Remarks |
By Invitation Only. Organised by HKQAA |
| Glenbrynth Far East Grows its Spirit Portfolio |
| Time |
4:30pm - 5:30pm
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| Venue |
Whisky and Brandy Bar, Hall 3E South Concourse |
| Remarks |
Organised by Glenbrynth Far East |
| "Taste and Find" Big data of Pinot Nero |
| Time |
4:30pm - 6:00pm
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| Venue |
Wine Tasting Room B, Hall 3F |
| Speaker |
Fabio Mondini |
| Go beyond 42 Customs Districts: Leap on the Wine Express to the Mainland Market |
| Time |
5:30pm - 6:30pm
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| Venue |
Wine Tasting Room A, Hall 3C |
| Remarks |
Co-organised by Hong Kong Customs and Excise Department |
| Programme |
Click here to view |
| HSBC Grand Tasting Session |
| Time |
6:00pm - 8:00pm
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| Venue |
Grand Tasting Room, Hall 3D Concourse |
| Remarks |
By Invitation Only. Supported by HSBC |
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| Free Gift for Trade Buyers |
 Local buyers are welcome to redeem an exclusive gift – Wine Aerator Pourer Set. Simply present this in digital or printed version with your business card and valid buyer badge at the Visitor Promotion Counter in Hall 3G-F18 during the fair period*.
*Photo is for reference only. One gift per buyer while stock lasts. |
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| Pick up your gift at our Free Sourcing Service counter at the fair. |
| To redeem, simply visit our Free Sourcing Service counter at the fair and contact 1 exhibitor/supplier on Exhibition Online website (while stock lasts). |
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