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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...

Thu 15 Aug 2013

The HKIWSC talks to the wine judge Tersina Shieh about the benefits of entering wine and spirit competitions

“ I do believe competitions can be of great value in the developing markets. The results serve as guidelines for the inexperienced consumer, helping him select wine from the myriad available in the marketplace .

Thu 1 Aug 2013

THE ASIAN SPIRITS MARKET - Q&A WITH HKIWSC JUDGES, STEVEN LIN AND STEPHEN NOTMAN

There are only 6 weeks left until the deadline to apply for the Cathay Pacific Hong Kong International Wine and Spirit Competition!

Fri 12 Jul 2013

IAN MACMILLAN NAMED GUEST INTERNATIONAL SPIRITS JUDGE

The Cathay Pacific Hong Kong International Wine and Spirit Competition (HKIWSC), the first and most authentic wine and spirit competition in Asia, names Ian MacMillan as Guest International Spirits Judge for 2013.

Fri 28 Jun 2013

MACAU : THE VEGAS OF ASIA

A tiny former Portuguese enclave, Macau is only 35 miles away from Hong Kong across the Pearl River Delta and an hour away by hydrofoil.

Tue 28 May 2013

The 5th Cathay Pacific Hong Kong International Wine and Spirit Competition opens for entries and announces Vanya Cullen as International Judge

The Cathay Pacific Hong Kong International Wine and Spirit Competition (HKIWSC), now celebrating its 5^th year, is the largest wine and spirits competition of its kind in Asia.

Thu 28 Feb 2013

HKIWSC 2013 OPEN FOR ENTRIES!

Cathay Pacific Hong Kong International Wine and Spirit Competition celebrates its fifth anniversary and announces new International Judge, Vanya Cullen

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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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