四 7 11月 2024

The 16th HK IWSC Award Ceremony Celebrates The Best Alcoholic Beverages for Asia

The 16th HK IWSC Award Ceremony Celebrates The Best Alcoholic Beverages for Asia

The 16th Hong Kong International Wine and Spirit Competition (HK IWSC) Award Ceremony was successfully held during the Hong Kong International Wine and Spirits Fair, marking a celebration of global excellence in the industry.

The event welcomed distinguished guests, including Consul Generals and Deputy Consul from key nations, such as Australia, Chile, France, New Zealand, Spain and the United Kingdom. Trade Commissioners from Austria, Italy, Spain and USA also graced the occasion, underscoring the international significance of the competition.

During the ceremony, a total of 54 trophies were awarded to outstanding producers, with Australia emerging as the biggest winner once again. Notable accolades included the regional trophy for Best Wine from Australia, awarded to Grant Burge Meshach Shiraz 2014. Australian producers also triumphed in fiercely contested categories, including Gin, Worldwide Whisky, and Grape Brandy. For the first time, the competition recognised Australia’s exceptional Riesling, awarding the Best Riesling from Australia to 2015 G+G Single Vineyard Riesling.

In response to the rising quality of Australian Rieslings, European producers have intensified their efforts. This year, the trophy for the Best Riesling went to Nigl Riesling Privat Ried Hochäcker 2022 of Austria. However, the judges were particularly impressed by the indigenous red variety Blaufränkisch, which not only garnered attention but was also awarded Best Wine from Austria this year, bringing surprise to Austria, the land of white wines.

France continued to assert its leadership in the world of alcoholic beverages, claiming 6 trophies. The standout among French wines was the Taittinger Folies de la Marquetterie N.V., from a champagne house that has long been a favourite in Asia.

Other countries also made their marks on the trophy table: Italy, New Zealand, Portugal, Spain, South Africa, and the USA each secured trophies in various categories. Notably, Thai wines achieved a historic milestone by winning the Best Wine from Asia with GranMonte The Orient Viognier 2022, outperforming competitors from Japan, China, and India. Additionally, a remarkable orange wine from Ningxia, China, was recognised as the Best Wine from China, highlighting the growing appreciation for skin-contact white wines.

In the spirits category, Scotch whisky maintained its reputation, while Venezuelan rum was acknowledged as the best in its class. Chilean products also demonstrated their quality, winning two gold medals in the wine category and one in Pisco.

Hong Kong producers shone brightly at the competition, with trophies presented by Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development of the HKSAR, Mr. Algernon Yau. Winners included the winner of the Best London Dry Gin, Two Moons Distillery, and beer trophy winners Young Master Brewery, Breer, Yardley Brothers, and Hong Kong Beer Co.

The 2024 HK IWSC awarded a total of 758 medals across wines, spirits, and beers, along with 75 food-pairing medals for products that complement Asian cuisine. For complete results, please visit hkiwsc.com.2024 HK IWSC Trophy Winners

https://hkiwsc.com/result/trophy_winners/

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Winners invited on stage to accept trophies. In photo: Best Chenin Blanc for Old Road Wine Co. Anemos Chenin Blanc 2023

The ceremony was hosted by Debra Meiburg, Master of Wine, co-founder of HK IWSC

Representatives of producers of New Zealand were excited to meet with Consul General of New Zealand Mr. Peter John LUND

Trophies of 2024 HK IWSC

Tasting with officiating guests of the ceremony

Cocktail reception hosted during the ceremony

High Resolution Photos

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“Winning a silver medal in the HKIWSC has truly helped my product to achieve international credibility regarding its taste. This has positively affected decision making of several new merchants who now carry my product.”Kaustav BagchiOwner, Lamai Thai Spirits
“Louis Royer Cognac has been entering the Hong Kong International Wine & Spirit Competition for many years. This competition is regarded as the most respected in Asian countries. Winning an award is a high honour for our brand and a further seal of quality for our multi-award winning Cognac.”Carol FrugierMarketing and Communications Manager, Louis Royer Cognac
“Adding to our success over the past few years at the HKIWSC, winning a trophy means so much to us as we have just recently entered the Chinese market with our brandies. The Chinese market is unique, which makes it even more exciting to know that Oude Molen VOV Brandy is well accepted.”Kobus GelderblomBrandy Master, Oude Molen Distillery
“It is a great honour for us to receive this award and we are very thankful about the reputation from wine enthusiasts in China. This award is a testament to the fact that our white wines not only match the traditional Austrian food but also matches perfectly with the Asian cuisine.”Katja PflogschWinemaker, Domäne Wachau
“To get recognition from such a prestigious panel is vey rewarding indeed, and proves that our wines are made in a style that is truly food friendly. The HKIWSC has become one of the year’s most well-respected wine competitions globally. For us, the food match component is a fantastic chance to demonstrate how well our wines compliment so many different flavours. Moreover, it is a competition known and valued by our customers so a trophy can be hugely influential.””Susanna MayerWinemaker, Yealings
“Awards and medals at the HKIWSC have been like a stamp of approval to the quality of our wines. Because it is an Asian-focused competition, I know that my wines are being judged and measured by the same yardstick as all the other wines, given our viticultural conditions are quite unique compared with the rest of the world. These medals give me and, more importantly, my consumers the confidence that my wines stand apart from the competition.”Kalash GurnaniWinemaker, York Winery
“We are very proud of our results. One of our key focuses is the Asian market, so we really want to make our wines special and desirable for this market. That’s why we want to enter this competition and be evaluated by the expert judging panel.”Sofia Cajewski Winemaker, Cremaschi Furlotti
“We at Yealands Estate Wines are proud to be recognized by the Hong Kong International Wine & Spirit Competition. The organization is held in the highest regard and our success in the competitions has become a strong voice for our quality around the globe.”Avram DeitchGlobal Marketing Manager, Yealands Wine Group
“Winning awards in reputable international wine shows such as the Cathay Pacific HKIWSC is one of the many ways of educating our consumers and giving them confidence in purchasing the Saint Clair brand. This enhances brand perception an in turn increases sales across our entire portfolio of wines.”Maria EastonWinemaker, Saint Clair Family Estate

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