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Thu 6 Nov 2014

Rebecca Leung AIWS Announced as the Cathay Pacific HKIWSC's Young Communicator of the Year Award Winner

(6 November 2014) Asia’s original and premier wine and spirit competition, the Cathay Pacific Hong Kong International Wine and Spirit Competition (HKIWSC), announces the 2014 Young Communicator of the Year as Rebecca Leung AIWS.

Thu 6 Nov 2014

2014 Winners Announced

(6 November 2014) Asia’s original and most well-respected wine and spirit competition, the Cathay Pacific Hong Kong International Wine and Spirit Competition (HKIWSC), today released the results of the 6th annual Competition.

Tue 19 Nov 2013

『2013國泰航空香港國際美酒品評大賽』結果公佈澳洲破紀錄奪13項獎杯及32項金獎

來自亞洲各國的評審10月遠赴香港，以「盲測品評」的方法評鑑來自30個國家的參賽葡萄酒及烈酒，包括巴巴多斯、加拿大、智利、多米尼加共和國、英國、印度、日本和墨西哥等。今年星級評判，包括澳洲釀酒師、知名國際品酒界大師Vanya Cullen及Burn Stewart調酒師及酒廠主管Ian MacMillan，連同亞洲業內頂尖的人士組成評判團。

Tue 19 Nov 2013

『2013國泰航空香港國際美酒品評大賽』大獎公佈年度青年酒評人大獎

Jordan一直醉心葡萄酒事業，是多個葡萄酒協會的重要幹事，包括香港葡萄酒學會主席、大中華酒評人協會副主席，同時他亦是專業葡萄酒作家、顧問及教育家。

Thu 7 Nov 2013

Jordan Choy Announced as Young Communicator of the Year

(7 November 2013) Asia’s first and most widely-respected wine and spirit competition - the Cathay Pacific Hong Kong International Wine and Spirit Competition (HKIWSC) is pleased to announce the very first Young Communicator of the Year Award has been awarded to Jordan Choy.

Thu 7 Nov 2013

2013 Results Released

(7 November 2013) Asia’s first and most widely-respected wine and spirit competition, the Cathay Pacific Hong Kong International Wine and Spirit Competition (HKIWSC), today released the results of this year’s fifth anniversary Competition.

Thu 17 Oct 2013

Food and Wine Pairing Results Released with Gold’s Doubling Since 2012

Judging is now over for Asia’s premier wine and spirit competition – the Cathay Pacific Hong Kong International Wine and Spirit Competition (HKIWSC).

Fri 27 Sep 2013

Hong Kongers spend $5000 annually on premium wine

(26 September 2013) Hong Kongers’ thirst for wine continues to increase, while the mainland experiences dramatic growth, remaining a hotbed of potential within Asia’s wine consumption market.

Tue 3 Sep 2013

Test Your Palate Wine Tasting Event

‘Test your Palate’ Wine Tasting Event is back by popular demand after an overwhelmingly successful debut in 2011, and follow up event in 2012.

Wed 28 Aug 2013

Winners Story: Q & A with Kavalan

We caught up with the team at Kavalan King Car , to find out what success at the Cathay Pacific Hong Kong International Wine and Spirit Competition has meant to them...

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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
“Having won three trophies in the last four years in different food & wine matching categories at HKIWSC has showcased Pegeric Pinot Noir and its suitability with Asian cuisines leading to its listing with one of Australia’s top restaurant – Melbourne’s iconic Flower Drum.”Chris CormackCEO, Pegeric Wines
“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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