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Tue 14 Jun 2016

Judges Q & A - Eddie Nara

"I conduct tastings and masterclasses on behalf of more than 20 different spirit brands and am a spirit judge for the Cathay Pacific HKIWSC as well as the IWSC"

Tue 24 May 2016

The 2016 Cathay Pacific Hong Kong International Wine & Spirit Competition is now open for entries!

The Cathay Pacific Hong Kong International Wine & Spirit Competition is now open for entries. The competition launches today at Vinexpo and sees the addition of exciting new dishes for the food and wine matching category

Tue 10 Nov 2015

Young communicator of the year announced

10 November, 2015 (Hong Kong): Following a flurry of wine and spirits activity in Hong Kong last week with the Hong Kong International Wine & Spirits Fair, Elliot Faber has been announced as the wine and spirits industry’s “Young Communicator of the Year”

Thu 5 Nov 2015

Cathay Pacific Hong Kong International Wine & Spirit Competition 2015 Results Announced

(5 November 2015) After 800 hours of judging, 18,000 glasses washed, and 400 spittoons emptied, the 29 judges from 13 countries have finished tasting the thousands of samples entered into this year’s competition.

Thu 15 Oct 2015

HKIWSC Food and Wine Pairing Trophies Announced!

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

Sat 28 Feb 2015

HKIWSC Opens 2015 Competition

Asia’s original and premier wine and spirit competition, the Cathay Pacific Hong Kong International Wine and Spirit Competition (HKIWSC), has now begun receiving wine and spirit entries.

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。

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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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