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Mon 28 Oct 2024

Hong Kong International Wine & Spirits Fair Set to Open Next Month

The highly anticipated International Wine & Spirits Fair will be back on 7 Nov. The fair will bring together exhibitors from 20 countries and regions, including local representatives from Hong Kong and Mainland China, as well as international participants from Belarus, the Czech Republic, France,

Fri 1 Dec 2023

Grape Expectations

“We felt establishing a competition with Asian judges was necessary to select the best wines suited for our markets,” says Meiburg, who also consults on the wine lists available on Cathay Pacific flights. “For this, we needed to select, train and mentor a pool of

Fri 3 Nov 2023

Best Wine & Spirits for Asia Announced

Celebrating its 15^th edition in 2023, the Cathay Hong Kong International Wine & Spirit Competition has announced its full results at the Hong Kong International Wine & Spirit Fair Awards Ceremony on 3 November, offering a snapshot of the trends in style and taste

Wed 1 Nov 2023

Key Highlights of 2023 HK IWSC

Debra Meiburg MW introduced this year's competition, while judges Thomas Ling, Joao Pires MS, Terry Xu (Xiao Pi) shared their views about HK IWSC. Craig Stansborough talked about Accolade's sustainability strategies. Jenny Koo, Assistant Executive Director of HKTDC, congratulated winners of the HK IWSC and

Sat 21 Oct 2023

Cathay HK IWSC 2023 Judges Successfully Concluded Judging

The 2023 Cathy Hong Kong International Wine & Spirit Competition (HK IWSC) launched its highly anticipated judging week from 19th to 22nd September in The Arca . This prestigious event brought together a remarkable assembly of 66 industry judges, each possessing extensive expertise and qualifications.

Tue 14 Mar 2023

HK IWSC Celebrates Its 15th Year!

In 2023, the Cathy Hong Kong International Wine & Spirits Competition (HKIWSC) celebrates its 15th year of serving as the ultimate guide to quality international wines and spirits for the booming Asian market. In honour of our anniversary, here is a throwback to our

Mon 20 Feb 2023

Creative Vision in the Hong Kong F&B Industry: HK IWSC Judge Wallace Lo Shares His View

Known as one of the world's food capitals, Hong Kong offers an abundance of local and international cuisine. The F&B scene is ever-evolving, and the city takes great pride in it. Let's hear from Wallace Lo, the sommelier and manager at Mato, about his view

Tue 15 Nov 2022

Best of the Best: 2022’s Most Outstanding Wines & Spirits for Asia Announced

Following a week of intensive judging by 56 judges in Hong Kong, and a full audit and analysis of the scores, full results of the 14^th Cathay Hong Kong International Wine & Spirit Competition (HK IWSC) were announced. Sixty-one trophies

Thu 6 Oct 2022

Cathy HK IWSC 2022 Judges Accomplished Judging in Hong Kong

The 2022 Cathy Hong Kong International Wine & Spirit Competition (HK IWSC) kicked off its judging week from 20th to 23rd September, with 56 fully experienced and qualified industry judges gathering in Hong Kong to determine the finest global drinks for the burgeoning Asian market.

Tue 17 May 2022

Interview with Billy Yeung - Lung King Hing

Senior Sommelier at Lung King Heen, Billy Yeung, shared thoughts about food pairing and on-trade trends.

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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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