SPIT Journal 2019

4 New Discoveries, Enduring Favourites

Wine experts from all corners of Asia and two international VIP judges ensure HK IWSC remains 'Asia's choice, Asia's voice' by guiding the region's professionals to the world's best wine, sake, beer and spirits.

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Taste Masters

Meet the experts and international VIPs whose mission it is to nd the best beverages for pan-Asian tastes.

14 Passport for the Palate

HK IWSC judges played tour guide at the annual Test Your Palate event, where consumers got a rare opportunity to travel the world in a wine glass.

16 Sense and Sensibility

People's palates are persuaded by all the senses, not just avour and aroma. Debra Meiburg MW explores the science that says colour, sound, music and touch all a ect wine enjoyment, making it a total sensory experience.

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The HK IWSC 2019 Trophy Wines

Judges tasted thousands of entries in this year's competition to nd the best wines for Asia from around the world.

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Message in a Bottle

Working in wine is more than a job; it's a calling. Find out how some of Asia's top professionals got their start and what keeps their passion burning.

26 The Palate Has It!

"Double blind" judging underpins the impartiality of HK IWSC's rigid judging system.

28 Green Means Go!

These award winners are committed to the cause of sustainable, organic, natural and biodynamic winemaking.

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Delectable Food and Wine Duos

Another year, another amazing menu of food and wine matching awards, featuring Chinese and pan-Asia favourites.

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Destination Georgia

With Georgia on the minds of so many wine professionals across the world, nd out more about the world's oldest wineproducing country, Georgia, following Debra Meiburg MW's trip there in June.

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Just Add Gin

The world's love of gin has reached Asia, as all manner of ne and rare spirits continued to capture hearts around the world.

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Neat Lovers

The spirits that took honours in this year's awards.

41 Communicator of the Year

Proli c wine and spirits freelance writer Cecilia Wong scoops the 2019 HK IWSC Communicator of the Year Award.

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Crafty Draughts and Big-name Brews

Beer is big in Asia, as recognised in this year's newest HK IWSC award category.

44 HK IWSC Award Winners

The results are in! Check out the best international wines, spirits, sake and beer for the Asian market, as chosen by the region's top wine experts.

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Take Ten

All the way from Spain, spend 10 minutes with HK IWSC International VIP Wine Judge Diego Pinilla, who'll share his insider view of the competition's Judging Week.

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Events Calendar

What's on around Asia for the wine industry - your ultimate guide to the city's not-to-be-missed events.

EDITORIAL TEAM

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

WINE DIRECTOR Debra Meiburg MW

MANAGING EDITOR Alex Webster Aranchikov

PRODUCTION MANAGER David Li

CREATIVE DIRECTOR Pearl Wong

FEATURES Shenée Tuck EDITOR Shuk Han Pong COPY EDITOR Katy Li RESEARCH ASSISTANT Stella Wong SUBSCRIPTIONS spitjournal@mwminternational.com

CONTRIBUTORS

WRITERS & CONTENT

Eddie Nara Eddie is a renowned spirits industry leader and Whisky Ambassador in Hong Kong, Macau and China. He is a Certi ed Spirits Educator accredited by the Society of Wine Educators, an international spirits judge for IWSC and HK IWSC and an esteemed cocktail judge.

Warren Yu Warren is a beer enthusiast, event host and instructor for homebrew workshops. He is the bar manager at Blue Supreme, the unique beer bar and restaurant that features a wide range of live and bottle conditioned beer.

PHOTOGRAPHERS

Casper Lee Photographer and videographer based in Hong Kong for the past decade. segawaptjp@gmail.com

William Leung

William Leung is a Hong Kong-based freelance photographer and lmmaker who specialises in documentary photography. He is also a photographer and writer for Fitz • Get Moving magazine. williamleung.photosbyme@gmail.com

Editor's Letter

Welcome to our rst SPIT Journal! I am excited to share this with you; Hong Kong's dedicated wine professionals, salespeople, industry and trade, along with educators, media, opinion leaders and wine geeks.

The mission of WineSPIT has always been to connect the trade, enhance our collaboration, enrich our skills and professionalism and work together to grow the wine market for the bene t of all. We hope this journal will further this objective by sharing industry news, recapping our professional development workshops, pro ling key members of the wine trade, sharing interesting articles and events – and more.

In this issue we share the results of the city's key wine and spirit competition – the Cathay Paci c Hong Kong International Wine & Spirits Competition (HK IWSC). Following Judging Weeks in August and September, attended by 74 judges, the results are in with 58 trophies, and 120 gold, 706 silver and 780 bronze medals awarded to wineries and producers from around the globe. The judges – Asia's most in uential wine professionals – have tasted, deliberated and named the year's best beverages for the Asian market. Enjoy reading the results!

We've also shared a destination report on Georgia –the country that truly re-sparked my passion for wine after many years of study and completing the MW programme. And more!

Check out our events section for what's ahead, and please share your own events with us.

We hope you enjoy the SPIT Journal and consider it a key tool within your organisation to further the wine trade.

New Discoveries & Enduring Favourites

For more than ten years, HK IWSC judging has upheld high international standards for wine and spirits in Asia. Award winners represent Asia's tastes and advance the region's wine and spirits culture.

There are many competitions globally, but none are committed to delivering culturally appropriate guidance on wine, sake, spirits and beer to Asian drinkers like the Cathay Paci c HK IWSC.

Over the years, panels of Asian and international experts have evaluated hundreds of deserving wines and spirits for awards and trophies that speci cally acknowledge Asian tastes. This year, entries were received from neighbouring Ningxia, China and from as far away as Kenya and the Czech Republic.

Entries were judged rst on their own, and then many underwent further scrutiny by judges in the food and wine pairing category, which took place at Royal Garden Hotel where judging was conducted in-situ at several restaurants—Chinese, Japanese and pan-Asian—to match the cuisine of the dishes being paired; it was an immersive experience that enabled judges to consider the sights, smells and sounds that impact tasting outcomes.

As well as assessing top-class international beverages, it was also a year for showcasing iconic venues. Judging took place at Hong Kong's striking Maritime Museum, where huge glass windows ooded the space with natural light and harbour views. To add to the drama, a series of storms rolled in through the week making judges' deliberations more electric than usual. When seas were calm, judges enjoyed traditional junk boat sailings with an evening light show and views of the city's skyline.

Behind the scenes, the HK IWSC backroom team lead by David Li, carefully planned, organised and laid-out bottles, lled glasses and secured judges' scores. Also critical to the competition's success was the constant stream of fresh co ee supplied by Nespresso which kept judges alert. Nespresso also came to the party with co ee cocktails at o cial dinners.

Each year, Asia's top beverage professionals eagerly await HK IWSC's annual results to inform their drinks lists. In this booklet, you too can discover the trends that will drive this year's selections.

EXPERTS FROM NEAR AND FAR

This year HK IWSC welcomed 74 Asian judges from 10 cities, as well as International VIP Wine Judge Diego Pinilla, group director of winemaking at Spain's Raventós Codorníu. Wine judges were welcomed to Hong Kong at an o cial dinner at Spanish restaurant FoFo by El Willy.

VIP International Spirit Judge and baijiu expert Wu Yi, deputy chief distiller at JiangXiaoBai, Chongqing Jiangji Distillery, presented a fascinating SPIT masterclass on the world's most-consumed spirit to judges and members of the Hong Kong trade. Anty Fung and her professional team at AnOther Place hosted a consummate welcome dinner.

All HK IWSC judges are either born in Asia or live here. They include key in uencers in 10 Asian markets, and now count three Masters of Wine and and Master Sommeliers among their ever-growing number.

VIP Judge Wine

VIP Judge Spirit

Judging Chair

Mabel Lai Hong Kong

Principal Lecturer Hong Kong Wine Academy

Tersina Shieh Hong Kong

Wine Marketer, Winemaker & Columnist

Timothy Goh Hong Kong Director of Sales Vinum Fine Wines

Darius Allyn MS Hong Kong CEO GenWine

Anty Fung Hong Kong General Manager HIP Cellar & AnOther Place

Diego Pinilla Barcelona, Spain Winemaking Director Raventós Codorníu

Wu Yí Chongqing, China Deputy Chief Distiller JiangXiaoBai

Debra Meiburg MW Hong Kong

Director of HK IWSC & Meiburg Wine Media

Chris So Hong Kong Media & Education Director Winelist Hong Kong

Roderick Wong Macau

Cellar Master Galaxy Entertainment Group

Sarah Wong Hong Kong Wine Columnist South China Morning Post

Thomas Ling Kuala Lumpur Malaysia

Principal Partner Entwine Consultancy

Stephen Notman Shanghai, China

Founder WhiskyL! Taipei, Shanghai & Beijing

Darren Hosie Hong Kong

Development Manager, Asia Paci c Forsyths Scotland

Eddie Nara Hong Kong Whisk(e)y Educator Barrel Concepts

Wine

Panel Chairs

Editor-in-Chief Black Wine Guide

Beer Panel Chairs

Wine Judges

Wine Judges

Wine Judges

Wine Judges

Alan Tse Hong Kong

Director of Wine Aberdeen Marina Club

Danny Ng Hong Kong Beverage Manager American Club Hong Kong

Davy Leung Hong Kong Director Aquaseason Professionals

Billy Yeung Hong Kong Sommelier Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong

Christian Zhang Shanghai, China Chief Sommelier Noahs Yacht Club

Derek Li Hong Kong Group Sommelier JIA Group

Jacky Luk Hong Kong Chief Sommelier Forum Restaurant 1977

Justin Chen Hong Kong Educator MWM Wine School

Juwan Kim Hong Kong

Head Sommelier La Petite Maison

James Teng Shanghai, China

Head Sommelier The Middle House

Jeremy Stockman Hong Kong General Manager Watson's Wine

Dorian Tang Shanghai, China National Education Director ASC Fine Wines

Liu Fei Fei Shanghai, China

Venue Manager & Sommelier Pu Dao Wines

Ivy Ng Hong Kong Director Cheese & Wine

Eddie McDougall Macau

Winemaker & CEO The Flying Winemaker

Belle Leung Hong Kong Co-founder HK Brewcraft

Wilson Liu Hong Kong Founder Beer Geeks Generation

James Ling Hong Kong Beverage Director Siu Yeh Yum Sik (SYYS)

Kenneth Ho Hong Kong Co-owner CAVE the Beer Point

Kevin Ho Hong Kong Founding Director Ghvino Trading

Wine Judges

Wine Judges

Takako Osawa Osaka, Japan Brand Manager Mottox

Will Mountford Hong Kong Sommelier Black Sheep Restaurants

Philip Wong Hong Kong Wine Consultant Wine Matters

Yuki Lo Hong Kong Marketing Manager Kerry Wines Hong Kong Devender Kumar Hong Kong

Julie Lee Taipei, Taiwan Chief Consultant PICT Shanghai & Taipei

Kit Cheung Hong Kong

Maker Sober or Blotto Perfume Trees Gin

Yvonne Ou Hong Kong

Wine Educator MWM Wine School

Micky Chan Hong Kong Principal Lecturer Hong Kong Wine Academy

Matteo Ceravolo Hong Kong General Manager Sake Central One Cup Concept

Charlene Dawes Hong Kong Managing Director & Owner Tastings Group

Betsy Haynes Hong Kong Managing Director Northeast Wines & Spirits Hong Kong

Zachary Yu Hong Kong Sommelier / Director SommTech

Mandy Chan Hong Kong Director Ginsberg + Chan

Marie-Paule Herman Hong Kong Group Sommelier Maximal Concepts

Matt Hui Hong Kong Senior Educator Sommelier Company

Minyoung Yoo Seoul, Korea Director WineBizM

Nikhil Agarwal Mumbai, India

Sommelier & CEO All Things Nice

Paul Eun Seoul, Korea Manager May eld Hotel & Resort

Derek Zhang Shanghai, China Founder Chief Whisky Society

Spirit Judges

Beer Judge

Beer Judges

Samuel Kwok Hong Kong General Manager Quinary

Victoria Chow Hong Kong

Founder & Managing Director The Woods

Masahiko Endo Hong Kong

Bartender-in-Chief Mizunara: The Library

May Wong Hong Kong Senior Brand Manager Edrington Hong Kong

Ben Ng Hong Kong

BJCP Certi ed Judge

Dawn Chiu Hong Kong

BJCP Recognised Judge

Dennis Yiu Hong Kong Director Barista Pro Investment

Derek Chu Hong Kong Assistant Brewer Goose Rider Carbon Brews

Jadus Yan Hong Kong Co-founder Tipsy Tap

Je Lau Hong Kong

BJCP Recognised Judge

Kingson Kok Hong Kong

Director of Business Development and Operations Young Master Brewery

Nick Ho Hong Kong Founder Beer Geeks Generation

Ronda Liu Hong Kong

Operations & Export Manager Young Master Brewery

Dr Tommy Poon Hong Kong Wine Marketer, Winemaker & Columnist

Warren Yu Hong Kong Bar Manager Blue Supreme

Passport for the Palate

Kent Tsang, Alex Webster Aranchikov and Minyoung Yoo

Food and Cava pairing hosted by Group Director of winemaking, Raventós Codorníu

Takako Osawa, Dorian Tang, James Teng and Christian Zhang

HK IWSC showcased world wines and spirits at Sake Central for its popular 'Test Your Palate' tasting event, giving consumers a glimpse into Asia's hottest wine and spirit trends.

A highlight of the competition's event calendar, Test Your Palate invites the public to mingle with experts at the close of each judging day to taste hundreds of competition entrants and award winners. This year, the event was elevated to new heights with a series of workshops held at stylish bar, Sake Central.

The Japanese-inspired resto-bar is situated in Hong Kong's iconic PMQ building, where 300 wine lovers were treated to sake and cava food pairing presentations by Sake Central's Matteo Ceravolo and HK IWSC International VIP judge Diego Pinilla, group director of winemaking at Spain's Raventós Codorníu.

Held annually, Test Your Palate is a fun opportunity to taste and discuss diverse and exciting international beverages with HK IWSC's expert judges.

Food and Katsuyama Sake pairing hosted by Matteo Ceravolo.

Sense and Sensibility

Wine enjoyment is not designed to be an academic exercise, but there is science behind what in uences our tasting experiences. People's palates are persuaded by all the senses—not just taste and smell, but also sound, sight, and touch. Imagine lounging on a comfy sofa in a VIP lounge, P-Diddy blasting through the speakers, everyone bathed in sexy red lighting. Is it just you, or does this pinot taste more plummy than usual? The mind absorbs all sorts of cues from the environment, and these inform your tastebuds.

In 2014, cognitive neuroscientist Professor Charles Spence from Oxford University conducted a psychological experiment that discovered colour and sound could a ect people's taste of wine by 10%. The Campo Viejo Colour Lab revealed that red lighting brings out wine's fruitier notes, whereas green light brings out its freshness.

Sound and music can also in uence people's wine tasting enjoyment. Studies have found that classical music can make people rate a wine as more expensive, and ethnically appropriate music can help bring out wine's

typicity. Chilled-out music motivates people to eat and drink more by encouraging customers to linger longer, whereas loud music increases chewing speed and makes us eat faster—a trick some restaurants use to encourage higher table turnover during busy lunch sittings.

The lesson is that wine enjoyment is a total sensory experience—and a subjective one at that—which is not driven by taste alone.

Food and wine pairing encountered controversy recently when Tim Hanni MW, a professionally-trained chef and US-based Master of Wine, called the idea of a perfect wine pairing nonsense, claiming it is "arrogant" and makes many consumers "feel stupid". Hanni also argued that food and wine pairing has no potential in China.

Wine experts and sommeliers weighed in, commenting online at The Drinks Business (https://www.thedrinksbusiness. com/2019/02/tim-hanni-mw-food-and-winepairing-is-bullsht/) that it is possible to elevate the food and wine experience with the right combination.

Most sommeliers acknowledge that Asian cuisines, with their myriad spices, seasonings, sauces and condiments, pose an added layer of challenge, but insist that good pairings do exist and are a critical part of the suite of tools used to convert and educate consumers. Eleven years' experience in judging the food pairing category of the Cathay Paci c Hong Kong Wine & Spirit Competition (HK IWSC) has progressively shifted preconceived notions about what wines match best with Asian cuisines. Undeniably, it is the sauce— not the protein—that is the guiding factor in many Asian pairings.

"The challenge, for the most part, has always been that since wine is relatively new to many Asians, they are afraid to experiment. I rmly believe that to increase wine culture in Asia we must educate people on how to pair the local cuisine with wine," said Nikhil Agarwal, an India-based sommelier and CEO of marketing and consulting agency All Things Nice.

One of Agarwal's favourite pairings is vada pao—a deep-fried spiced potato dumpling enclosed in bread—with a viognier chardonnay from Languedoc. "I love pairing Indian food with wines from all over the world. The cuisine has so much to o er. I especially enjoy pairing hyperlocal cuisines with overseas wines."

Agarwal also had success with a wine dinner that paired Thai food, a notoriously tricky cuisine to pair due to its complex avour combinations, with Indian wines. He recommends making wine pairing events relatable by serving street food or regional delicacies. Aromatic biryani with a slightly o -dry rosé, or charred kebabs with medium to full-bodied tannic reds both work well, he said.

Marie-Paule Herman believes another approach when introducing new wines to a previously unfamiliar market is to create ethnic associations between wine, food, culture, music and art.

Herman is group sommelier at Maximal Concepts, which operates some of Hong Kong's most popular and exclusive restaurants, including Chinese ne-dining restaurant Mott 32. "Countries like Portugal and Georgia would bene t from showing, not only their country's wines, but also the lifestyles of their citizens through music, food, and the arts," she said.

Herman said riesling is the most food-friendly wine to pair with Asian cuisine. "I love riesling. For me, all Asian food pairs well with riesling—dry styles with salty dishes and o -dry styles with spicy ones. Riesling makes such interesting combinations with food."

She concedes, however, that Asia's shared banquet-style meals make pairing di cult, although she doesn't think sommeliers should give up on pairing altogether. "There are certain types of wines and foods that guests would never guess pair well. For example, a food-sherry pairing can alter the tasting experience altogether. I've had a mushroom dish with celeriac and tru e paired with oloroso that was fantastic, and manzanilla goes nicely with fried crab and garlic."

Despite its challenges, Herman said tasting menus, wine pairing, and wine dinners are great ways to teach guests about new wines, grapes, and styles. "They learn and enjoy at the same time. For a sommelier, it is the best feeling ever if guests come back and ask especially for you because you taught them something new."

The lesson is that wine enjoyment is a total sensory experience and a subjective one at that which is not driven by taste alone.

James Teng, head sommelier at The Middle House Shanghai, agrees that umami-rich food (savoury avour) pairs well with sherry, sake, and Chinese rice wine, and says food that has a "cooling e ect" on the body, like hairy crab, traditionally needs the "heating e ect" of alcohol to balance the body's yin-yang. Overall, though, he feels food-wine pairing is a "western-imported" idea that doesn't ring true in Asia.

"For many locals, food and wine pairing is a gimmick. Tasting menus work better in restaurants that serve European cuisine or places where dishes are served course by course, such as French restaurants, but I don't think people care in Chinese restaurants."

One pairing trend that Teng says works in China is to serve wellknown labels at business dinners where hosts are seeking to gain "face" by serving guests and clients expensive wines.

Paul Eun, wine manager at South Korea's May eld Hotel and Nakwon restaurant, said wine culture there is developing on multiple levels: Champagne and sparkling wine are gaining ground from whisky at dance clubs, while everyday wine culture is encouraged by sales of a ordable supermarket wines. Eun believes that in Korea, wine can be paired with the seasons, weather, and gender by branding something as a "gentleman's wine," for instance.

Wine pairing should be seen as part of people's lifestyles. I was once served Champagne during a shopping experience at a luxury brand store in Hong Kong, which I think is such a fresh idea.

Another pairing trend taking hold in South Korea is celebrity endorsements, with wines associated with businessmen and sportspeople gaining celebrity status, such as Samsung Group's Chairman Lee, or famous golfer Se-ri Park.

But food-wine pairing has the potential to expand South Korea's wine market further, Eun said. "Koreans are meat lovers. Charcoaled meat and Korean barbecue go with tannic red wine and pairs well with varieties such as touriga nacional." Marinated meat needs structured red wine to stand up to the protein and avour of Korea's soy-sauce heavy dishes, he added.

"The launch of the MICHELIN Guide Seoul has increased people's interest in gastronomic pleasures, and I believe tasting menus with paired wines will become increasingly popular in South Korea," he said.

Eun suggests o ering mixed pairing menus that include both wines and soju (Korea's popular high-alcohol drink) to introduce wine to South Koreans who are not yet familiar with it.

As Asian food and wine lovers become more sophisticated in their demands, the promise of a food-wine pairing expert alone is no longer enough to lure them to events or dinners. Now, they seek bundled experiences that combine food, wine, décor, entertainment, arts and culture that they can share with friends and post on social media.

The trick in Asia is not to get stuck on pairing rules and conventions. Instead, forget constraints, stimulate all the senses, and round out the experience with complementary elements.

Trophy Winners

The Judges are rst separated into panels and are then presented with ights of wine organised by region, area, variety, style, type, vintage, age and so on. All wines are blind -tasted to ensure impartiality and judges are not permitted in the preparation area at any point during the tasting. Judges are provided with score sheets on which they mark their respective samples individually without comment.

Once all judges have nished tasting and scoring their ight, the panel and panel chair congregate to openly discuss the scores. If there is any signi cant disagreement over one particular sample, it may be referred to another panel for a second tasting. Gold, silver and bronze awards are then allocated depending on the product's score out of 100. The highest marks in each category are passed on for a second tasting to compete for the national and international trophies.

BEST WINE FROM ARGENTINA

La Pascuala Tukma Gran Corte 2015 Salta, Argentina

Intense red colour with violet edges. Notes of ripe red fruit and red pepper. Time in French oak barrels creates subtle aromas of vanilla and toasting. Great structure and volume. Intense, ripe tannins. Long, harmonious nish, where the three varieties amalgamate perfectly.

BEST RED WINE FROM AUSTRALIA

Bream Creek Reserve Pinot Noir 2017 Tasmania, Australia

Premium cool-climate pinot noir with a generous cherry and spice nose and a powerful palate of dark and red cherries, spice and hints of dark earth and minerals, supported by excellent tannins. Enjoyable now, this wine may also be con dently cellared.

BEST WHITE WINE FROM AUSTRALIA

Shottesbrooke Single Vineyard Series 'Adelaide Hills' Chardonnay 2017 Adelaide Hills, Australia

Fresh stone fruit and zesty lemon aromas are lifted by nuances of toasty oak and a hint of nougat. Palate dominated by elegant nectarine and grapefruit. Balanced and structured acidity maintains freshness and liveliness, while subtle oak adds interest and depth.

BEST WINE FROM AUSTRIA

Weingut Günter + Regina Triebaumer Beerenauslese 2018 Burgenland, Austria

Multi-dimensional fruit on the nose with ripe pineapple, acacia blossom, tropical fruits, patisserie from Rust, sugar melon, vineyard peach and eucalyptus. Inviting, almost fresh notes of honey, seductive fragrance.

BEST SINGLE VARIETY WINE FROM CHINA

Château Huahao Villager's Collection Marselan Reserve 2017 Ningxia, China

Abundant violet orals and blueberry fruit with sour cherry juiciness and a long, clean nish.

BEST WINE FROM CHILE

Falernia Gran Reserva Chardonnay 2018 Elqui Valley, Chile

Rich yellow in colour, oral on the nose with tropical fruits of banana, papaya and spicy aromas. Full and round with ne acidity and a long nish. Made with hand-picked cool climate grapes fermented in French oak barrels for around 10 months.

BEST WINE FROM GEORGIA

Shalauri Cellars Saperavi Dry Red Wine 2017 Kakheti, Georgia

A bouquet of earthy dried fruit awash with lush red fruits and berries supported by a backbone of spice, tobacco, chocolate, blackberry and violet. Tannins cling to every sip. Aged in qvevri, this textured, un ltered wine should be drunk over days, not hours.

BEST WINE FROM JAPAN

Yoichi Harvest Zweigelt Special Cuvee 2017 Hokkaido, Japan

A noble Austrian variety suited to Hokkaido's cool climate. Light to medium purple in the glass, with raspberry and cranberry aromas and spicy avours. In the mouth, bright cassis and dark cherry have a light tannic base and a beautiful earthy component.

BEST CABERNET/ CABERNET BLENDS FROM CHINA

Château Miqin Reserve 2017 Ningxia, China

Abundant vanilla oak aromas, with hints of cherry. Rich tannins, sweet cassis, charred oak, and ginger spice on a smoky nish.

BEST WINE FROM FRANCE

Dop & Irion Château de Riquewihr Grand Cru Sporen Gewürztraminer 2017 Alsace, France

Marvellous acidity and a wealth of aroma, with more spicy notes than oral.

BEST WINE FROM ITALY

Villa Canestrari Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG 'Plenum' Riserva 2012 Valpolicella, Italy

Incredible pure cherry and bramble fruit which is ripe, dense and concentrated. The palate is rich, smooth and very powerful with seamless integration of the alcohol. Caramel, raisin and smoky oak add to the complexity of the incredibly long nish.

BEST WINE FROM NEW ZEALAND

Tohu Awatere Valley Pinot Noir 2017 Marlborough, New Zealand

Deep ruby in the glass, with aromatic layers of cherry, plum and bright red fruit and hints of wild thyme. Richly textured palate with avours of red and dark fruit, spice and integrated French oak underpinned by dry herbs and savoury notes.

BEST WINE FROM PORTUGAL

Dona Ermelinda Reserva Branco 2018 Palmela, Portugal

Colours of grass and straw, with sweet fruit and citrus aromas. Well integrated with wood from ageing. Full and creamy in the mouth with an elegant, persistent nish.

BEST WINE FROM SPAIN

Scala Dei Cartoixa 2016 Priorat, Spain

Intense aromas of ripe plum and black fruits and a touch of violet intermingled with mineral notes from the llicorella slate terroir. Barrel ageing creates spicy aromas of vanilla, pepper and toast. Robust, buttery, supple palate with intense mature tannins. Rounded body and long lingering nish.

BEST WINE FROM NIEDERÖSTERREICH

L5 by Laurenz V. 2013 Kamptal DAC, Austria

Exotic fruit characters, cinnamon and vanilla over tropical fruit aromas and hints of coconut. Balanced oak character, vibrant body with herbal spice on the nish, leading to a lingering salty-mineral aftertaste. A Grüner with longevity.

BEST GRÜNER VELTLINER

Weingut Dürnberg Tradition

Grüner Veltliner Weinviertel DAC Reserve 2018 Weinviertel, Austria

Grapefruit, rose petals and delicate white pepper on the nose. Rich and spicy with a mineral-laden nish. Strict grape selection and ageing on the lees (until mid-May), expresses the wine's direct, bold character.

BEST WINE FROM SOUTH AFRICA

Asara Vineyard Collection Pinotage 2017 Stellenbosch, South Africa

Pure and distinct with layered black fruit purity and vibrant, elegant freshness.

BEST WINE FROM USA

Darioush Signature Viognier 2018 Napa Valley, USA

Crisp and fragrant, with oral aromas of honeysuckle, acacia, and bergamot. Bright citrus broadens to layers of stone fruits which unfold to reveal sleek, inty minerality. Spiced nish punctuated by hints of nutmeg and toasted hazelnuts adds textural complexity and persistence.

BEST CHARDONNAY

Hardys HRB Chardonnay 2016 Yarra Valley, Australia

Pale straw in colour with vibrant yellow hues. Aromatic white stone fruit with lemon curd and subtle oak tones. Intensely avoured with white peach, nectarine and lemon and subtle spice and cream hints. Strong acidic backbone provides vibrancy and minerality to a sweet, textured, persistent palate.

BEST RIESLING

G+G Single Vineyard Riesling 2015 Eden Valley, Australia

Very pale straw, with traces of green. Floral, citrus, apple blossom palate with chalky minerality. Balanced by a succulent and crisp acid nish with a trace of residual sugar.

BEST SAUVIGNON BLANC

Muster.Gamlitz Sauvignon Blanc Grubthal 2017 Südsteiermark, Austria

Light yellow-straw colour. Fine fruit purity is accented with green herbal and paprika notes. Crisp acidity forges an elegant structure. Beautifully integrated oak adds subtle nuances.

BEST CABERNET/ CABERNET BLENDS

Shottesbrooke Single Vineyard Series 'House Block' Cabernet Sauvignon 2016 McLaren Vale, Australia

Rich berry fruit aromas of black cherries and blueberries, along with a hint of pepper complement layers of toasty oak and dark chocolate on the palate, supported by pleasant hints of mint and blackcurrant. The wine is mouth- lling with great length.

BEST PINOT NOIR

Cobblestone Vineyards 'Te Muna' Pinot Noir 2015 Martinborough, New Zealand

Perfumed with dark plums, raspberries, cherries, dried herbs and spicy oak. Fleshy and fullbodied wine with avours of plum and spice. Well-structured, elegant wine with balanced acidity, fruit and tannins, and a long velvety nish

HONG KONG TRADE DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL TROPHY

BEST TEMPRANILLO

Bodegas Bilbainas La Vicalanda Gran Reserva 2012 Rioja, Spain

Intense colour. Great elegance and intensity. Predominant ripe black fruit and balsamic notes on the nose. Considerable body, buttery and balanced on the palate. Persistent and complex.

BEST SEMILLON

Mount Pleasant Lovedale Semillon 2013 Hunter Valley, Australia

Intense citrus and lemongrass combine with bottle age characters of lanolin and toast.

Concentrated citrus of lemon and lime, with beautiful acidity driving through the palate to showcase the amazing length of this wonderful aged style.

BEST MERLOT/ MERLOT BLENDS

Leopard's Leap Special Edition Red Blend 2017 Western Cape, South Africa

Lively berry and playful fruit aromas intertwine with dark berry, spicy oak and sweet vanilla avours. Delightful berry fruitiness is prominent on the palate, while subtle sweet vanilla joins red fruit to create a wellbalanced wine with a lingering aftertaste.

BEST SHIRAZ/SYRAH

Luis Felipe Edwards LFE900 Single Vineyard 2015 Central Valley, Chile

Deep red with bright purple accents. Nose characterized by fresh fruit aromas, with notes of cherries, blueberries, raspberries, strawberries, cedar, tobacco and earth. Palate is oily with good volume, fresh, juicy and long, with round and ripe tannins.

BEST INDIGENOUS GRAPE - ZWEIGELT

Artner Zweigelt Ried Steinäcker 2016 Carnuntum, Austria

Creamy fruit with a subtle sweet nish. Mild brambly notes, with quite a bit of oak.

BEST ROSÉ WINE

Two Rivers Isle of Beauty Rosé 2019 Marlborough, New Zealand

Savoury with aromas of fennel pollen, wild thyme, liquorice plant and sherbet, nuanced with almond blossom, white peach and mandarin. Zesty palate exudes eshy tamarillo, citrus pith and blackcurrant with touches of spice and wet stone. Elegant, poised, complex rosé with a briny-fresh, vibrant, dry nish.

BEST CAVA

Gran Codorníu Chardonnay Reserva 2015 Catalunya, Spain

Supple toasty notes intermingled with spring fruits: peach and cherry underlaid with brioche and dried fruit and nuts from ageing in lees. Complex with elegant notes and generous aromas that are enhanced by time in the glass. Rounded, complex, balanced, creamy mouthfeel.

BEST FORTIFIED WINE

Grant Burge 20 YO Tawny Barossa, Australia

This exceptional mature tawny is made from traditional Barossa tawny varieties blended to an average 20-year-old wine.

Rich, complex and extremely rare, with a deep tawny colour. Sweet and mellow, with a harmonious balance of fruit characters and oak tannins.

WHERE TO TRY WINES

SOMM - LANDMARK - LANDMARK ATRIUM

15 Queen's Road Central, Central

Le Quinze Vins Singapore

29 Boon Tat St, G/F, Singapore 069624

La Cabane Wine Bistro

62 Hollywood Rd, Central

Women of Wine Festival - Hong Kong

11 March 2020 (Mon) | 16:00 - 21:30

HKEX Connect Hall | 17:00 - 21:00

RSVP: rita@mwminternational.com

WHERE TO LEARN ABOUT WINE

MWM Wine School

Unit 1524, 15/F, 41 Heung Yip Rd, Wong Chuk Hang

MWM Wine School is Asia’s premier wine school, directed by Debra Meiburg MW, Asia’s rst Master of Wine. Hong Kong’s only WSET provider directed by a Master of Wine, all instructors are WSET Diploma holders and/or Master of Wine candidates. Students also bene t from visiting international guest lecturers such as winemakers, sommeliers, Masters of Wine and others.

www.mwminternational.com info@mwminternational.com | +852 9436 8054

BEST SPARKLING WINE

Roebuck Estates Classic Cuvée Brut 2014 Sussex, England

Rich, yet pale straw in colour. Citrus fruit notes and baked apples layered with toasty richness and a hint of tru e. Delicate bubbles linger on the palate leading to a beautifully balanced nish. A nessed, elegant cuvée fermented in French oak and aged for 36 months.

BEST DESSERT WINE

Seifried Winemakers Collection Nelson 'Sweet Agnes' Riesling 2018 Nelson, New Zealand

Crystallised citrus peel, succulent apricots and honey notes on the nose. The palate has a avoursome burst of concentrated fruit with a neat line of citrus acidity balancing the luscious palate and leaving a satisfying lingering nish.

A GOOD READ ABOUT WINE

THE WINE BIBLE by

UNDERSTANDING WINE TECHNOLOGY: THE SCIENCE OF WINE EXPLAINED by David Bird

Karen McNeill

Message in a Bottle

Wu Yi Deputy Chief Distiller JiangXiaoBai Chongqing, China

What is the most common misconception about your job?

That distillers can only be men, and that we have a high alcohol tolerance because we drink every day.

What was your rst job in the industry?

I worked on a production line in a distillery.

What are the biggest challenges in the industry today?

Changing guest expectations; consistency; and di culty attracting young people to join the industry.

What will 2020 bring?

There will be a lot of opportunities in 2020. As distillers, it is our job to produce high-quality baijiu, to make sure every drop is the nest, while we catch up with the times.

What is your secret indulgence?

Tasting the world's ne wines—I wish to devote all my energy, dig deeper and explore the sensation of tastes in the world, to unveil the full potential of the palate!

Elliot Faber Beverage Director

Sake Central, Saketen, Yardbird, Ronin Hong Kong

What is the most common misconception about your job?

I'm very lucky because I always get to eat out and I'm always drinking great things, but that's not as amazing as it sounds. If I don't feel like eating or drinking one night, I can't just say no and stay home—I have a professional obligation. In fact, some of my favourite meals are the wholesome ones I'm lucky enough to eat at home!

What was your rst job in the industry?

I worked as a server at Earl's Restaurant in Banker's Hall, Calgary, Alberta, Canada.

What are the biggest challenges in the industry today?

The general public thinking that one style "Junmai Daiginjo" is superior to all other styles of sake. Understanding the importance of proper temperature storage for sake and the notion that it usually is produced to be consumed within a couple of years of production. Sake doesn't age the same way wine does!

What will 2020 bring?

Increased awareness regarding the diversity of sake, and people enjoying it with food from all over the world!

What is your secret indulgence?

Ketchup Chips smuggled in from Canada. There's a sake to match them with, too!

Alessandro Angelini Head Chef

Dine Art Hong Kong

What is the most common misconception about your job?

As a chef, I don't always cook professional meals outside work. When we're at home or with friends, we just cook simple, comfort food.

What was your rst job in the industry?

I grew up around my parent's hotel, but I never worked with them. At 14, I began working at a bar; then I went to school to become a chef.

What are the biggest challenges in the industry today?

Changing guest expectations; Consistency; and Di culty attracting young people to join the industry.

What will 2020 bring? Fine dining is back!

What is your secret indulgence? If I tell you, then it's not a secret…

Timothy Goh Director of Sales Vinum Fine Wines Singapore

What is the most common misconception about your job?

Hmm, that we are just salespeople who lack wine knowledge and have no clue about our products.

What was your rst job in the industry?

I started working part-time in a ne dining restaurant when I was 15. I recall attending a wine tasting, and I got quite drunk!

What are the biggest challenges in the industry today?

Competition among wine merchants is even greater than before. Independent traders set up shop and their prices can sometimes be slightly cheaper. That might paint a negative picture of large, established merchants.

At the end of the day, it always comes down to having the right price. Vinum continues to educate our customers that good provenance comes with a higher price tag. Then, it all boils down to being the cheapest in the market. Tiny margins are sadly unavoidable.

Quality of sales sta is important. Apart from having wine knowledge, our industry requires sales sta to have a good client portfolio too.

What will 2020 bring?

There's so much uncertainty in the global market on almost every continent. This might turn out to be one of the worst periods our generation has seen. So, in view of this, it is di cult to project. Having said that, we should strive hard and never to give up.

What is your secret indulgence?

I love snacking while reading or Net ixing!

Rohit Dugar Owner

Young Master Brewery Hong Kong

What is the most common misconception about your job?

While there is an element of truth to it, people often think that running a brewery primarily involves drinking beer all day!

What was your rst job in the industry?

Prior to starting Young Master, I worked in nance and I was just an enthusiast with no direct professional experience in the industry. Homebrewing was my hobby.

What are the biggest challenges in the industry today?

Misinformation: Craft beer is still a nascent industry across Asia and a number of players have started in recent years. Some use 'craft' as a buzzword without truly practising it. Education is key to the industry's healthy development.

Anti-competitive business practices: Large players are often able to lock-in exclusive supply contracts, preventing smaller businesses from gaining a distribution foothold. Enhancing sophistication of end consumers will help the industry ght back.

Production space: Industrial spaces in Hong Kong are limiting the scale and nature of brewing operations that can be built. Common sense regulatory changes could help this situation, but beyond a point, this will constrain development.

What will 2020 bring?

We will maintain our focus on making the best beer in Asia and building the highest quality ecosystem possible around our beers in the markets we serve. 2020 will see us further deepening this drive.

What is your secret indulgence?

A glass of our bourbon barrel-aged imperial stout – Hak Mo Sheung paired with an Arturo Fuente Opus X.

Wong Cellar Master Galaxy Entertainment Group Macau

What is the most common misconception about your job?

That our job is easy and it's all about drinking good wines. In fact, our job involves tasks such as inventory control, cellar management, upselling and service of wines, plus much more. Also, it's often thought of as a profession for males only. I often encourage females who demonstrate potential to consider being a sommelier. Many women have elegance, air, and excellent tasting skills.

What was your rst job in the industry?

I have always been involved in wine retail and importation/distribution. But my rst job in the F&B sector was Chief Sommelier at Hilton Sentral Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

What are the biggest challenges in the industry today?

There are always new wine countries and sommeliers need to keep abreast of new developments in countries such as China and Georgia, etc.

Unfortunately, fake wines continue to be a challenge for our industry.

Lack of recognition and respect for wine knowledge and skill. Often salaries are not commensurate with the additional knowledge required by a sommelier or chief sommelier—we are graded similarly to restaurant employees.

What will 2020 bring?

Let’s wait and see!

What is your secret indulgence?

Enjoying a beer—wine people don't only drink wine.

Roderick

Despite the best of intentions, even professionals nd it challenging to be completely impartial. Double-blind tasting removes prejudice, favourable or unfavourable, making it the most honest form of tasting. If, for example, a wine was identi ed as a Bordeaux rst growth, or served from a clearly de ned bottle shape, even the most practised judge might be swayed.

e Palate Has It!

HK IWSC prevents bias by pouring wines in the back room, which is o limits to judges during judging. The only identifying feature on the glass is a number. The wine is what it is—nothing more, nothing less—judges do not know its name or brand, just its context (region, grape, and vintage). This context is important, so judges are comparing like with like and not a French burgundy against Californian zinfandel.

With judges left using only their palates as a guide, HK IWSC entries receive a fair critique. This creates opportunities for amazing wines, sakes, spirits and beers to shine, and for some surprising award winners to emerge.

The

Cathay

Paci c HK IWSC is Asia's only double-blind tasting competition, which makes it 'Asia's choice, Asia's voice,' but what does double-blind mean?

Green Awards

Deep purple, with purple hues. Fragrant dried herb, bright cherry, spice, violets and smoky char aromas. The palate has sweet black cherry, plum, leather, tobacco, chocolate and a hint of cinnamon.

Complex, full-bodied with good concentration and silky ne tannins that lead to a long dark fruit nish.

Perfumed with dark plums, raspberries, cherries, dried herbs and spicy oak. Fleshy and full-bodied wine with avours of plum and spice. Well-structured, elegant wine with balanced acidity, fruit and tannins, and a long velvety nish.

Full-bodied with woody spice on the nose, followed by bright, juicy, juniper and oral notes. Super-smooth texture with a light sweetness and botanical notes. An array of green, crispy juniper, followed by pine owers on the palate. Floral sweetness combined with woody spice and longlasting juniper nish.

Crystallised citrus peel, succulent apricots and honey notes on the nose. The palate has a avoursome burst of concentrated fruit with a neat line of citrus acidity balancing the luscious palate and leaving a satisfying lingering nish.

Bald Hills Bannockburn Central Otago Single Vineyard Pinot Noir 2016 Central Otago, New Zealand

Cobblestone Vineyards 'Te Muna' Pinot Noir 2015 Martinborough, New Zealand

Hernö Old Tom Gin Sweden

Seifried Winemakers Collection Nelson 'Sweet Agnes' Riesling 2018 Nelson, New Zealand

Green Awards are awarded to all trophy and gold medal winners across all categories who are also certified as being either sustainable, biodynamic, or organic by their regional governing bodies.

2017

Adelaide Hills, Australia

Complex and elegant with lifted aromas of rich dark fruits, violets and toasted cinnamon. Displays a luscious palate of blackcurrants and fresh dates.

Lingering nish with hints of liquorice and cocoa bean. Will bene t greatly from careful cellaring for eight to ten years.

2017

Awatere Valley, New Zealand

Deep ruby in the glass, with aromatic layers of cherry, plum and bright red fruit and hints of wild thyme. Richly textured palate with avours of red and dark fruit, spice and integrated French oak underpinned by dry herbs and savoury notes.

Tradition

Weinviertel DAC Reserve 2018

Weinviertel, Austria

Grapefruit, rose petals and delicate white pepper on the nose. Rich and spicy with a mineral-laden nish. Strict grape selection and ageing on the lees (until mid-May), expresses the wine's direct, bold character.

Two Rivers Isle of Beauty Rosé 2019

Marlborough, New Zealand

Savoury with aromas of fennel pollen, wild thyme, liquorice plant and sherbet, nuanced with almond blossom, white peach and mandarin. Zesty palate exudes eshy tamarillo, citrus pith and blackcurrant with touches of spice and wet stone. Elegant, poised, complex rosé with a brinyfresh, vibrant, dry nish.

Sidewood Mappinga Shiraz

Tohu Awatere Valley Pinot Noir

Grüner Veltliner

Food & Wine

"Roasted Goose is a Southern Chinese dish famous for its crispy skin, juicy tender meat and gamey avour. La Crema Russian River Valley Pinot Noir 2016 has beautiful cherry and raspberry aromas, soft sweet tannins and a medium body which pairs harmoniously with the smokiness of the goose."

"This Northern China street food is meat grilled with chilli and spices. It requires a wine which can stand up to the multi- avours of the dish.

Petit Garden Rainbow Red 18 has intense berry characters and herbal notes of clove which pairs well with the spiciness of the mutton."

"The "naked" esh of Tuna (served with wasabi and soy sauce) is done justice with this zesty unwooded Chenin Blanc from the cool Asoke Valley in Thailand. When enjoyed at the perfect temperature of 8oC, the pairing is lifted by the spritzy acidity and touch of sweetness from the

"This internationally renowned Japanese tempura dish has aky batter on the outside and umami characters of the shrimp inside. The avours and minerality of this Riesling enhance the deep-fried aroma of the tempura and brings out the sweetness of the shrimp at the same time. A truly wonderful pairing!"

Roasted Goose Chinese

Roderick Wong Panel Chair

Mutton Shashlik in Inner Mongolian Style Chinese Mabel Lai Panel Chair

Tuna Sashimi (Chutoro) Japanese

Kent Tsang Panel Chair

wine."

Shrimp Tempura Japanese

Chris So Panel Chair

The Asian food and wine matching awards recognise the prominence of food in Asian lifestyles and partner favourite dishes with their perfect mates.

La Crema Russian River Valley Pinot Noir 2016 Russian River Valley, USA

Petit Garden Rainbow Red 2018 Ningxia, China

GranMonte Spring Chenin Blanc 2019 Asoke Valley, Thailand

East, Hong Kong Trophy Pegeric Riesling 2018 Victoria, Australia

"The abundance of ripe varietals in this Shiraz pairs cordially with beef curry. The lush blackberry, ripe plum and black pepper notes of the Shiraz temper the spiciness of the dish while accentuating the texture of the beef and layered undertones of the curry. An excellent match of bold avours and textures!"

"The perfect pairing for Hai Nan Chicken is a versatile wine which works with three di erent sauces – ginger, chilli and soy. Pegeric Riesling 2018, with its purity of fruit and mineral acidity, binds all the components together while low alcohol tames the chilli sauce. A great wine for this dish."

Tersina Shieh Panel Chair

Bánh Cuốn is dominated by the fragrant aromas of fresh herbs (mint, basil and coriander). The citrus and oral notes, allied with acidity of Riesling add extra layers of complexity and freshness to the dish. The resulting combination is bursting with multi- avoured

"This late-picked Pinot Noir is a perfect complement to the coconut layer cake. It is showing lovely developed notes of a mature Pinot with some earthy, savoury notes. Its residual sugar is subtle and in harmony with the coconut avours. Overall a match made in heaven!"

Indian Beef Curry Indian

Thomas Ling Panel Chair

Hai Nan Chicken Rice Singaporean

Anty Fung Panel Chair

Bánh Cuốn (Steam Rice Flour Pouch) Vietnamese

aromas that complement each other, like a perfect symphony."

Bánh Da lợn (Coconut Layer Cake) Vietnamese

Sarah Wong Panel Chair

Richard Buller Wines

Cally Estate Grown Shiraz Rutherglen 2014 Rutherglen, Australia

Pegeric Riesling 2018 Victoria, Australia

Trefethen Dry Riesling 2018 Oak Knoll, Napa, USA

Pegeric Pinot Noir Late Picked Sweet Style 2008 Victoria, Australia

TRACING ANCIENT WINEMAKING TO MODERN TASTES

Georgia is certainly on the minds of many in the wine trade. Particularly in China, Japan and several other Asian countries where 2019 exports are showing huge growth already, putting it rmly on the map in Asia.

But why are Georgia and Georgian wine gaining such popularity and attention? It seems what is old, is new again. Following an era of globalisation and mass production, we've seen a recent return to demand for craft products, authenticity and sense of place in food, wine and products. There is no better example of a winemaking nation who ts this mould more perfectly than Georgia.

This Spring, Debra Meiburg MW took a group of Hong Kong and China wine professionals to Georgia to visit the wineries and meet the winemakers rsthand.

Starting in the capital city, Tbilisi, the group visited nearby region of Kartli and Georgia's newest o cial region, Bolnisi. They then spent several days in Kakheti visiting wineries and exploring the region - from tiny, traditional boutique producers who've continued their centuries-old family traditions, to larger modern, internationally-focused wineries.

Chateau Mukhrani is a property that fuses traditional and modern. Situated in Kartli region, just 40 minutes' drive northwest of Tbilisi it was founded in 1876. Today's beautiful white Chateau and winery (which began construction in 1873), boasts some of the most modern winemaking technology in the country. Yet, its most recent addition is a marani — a traditional winemaking cellar, complete with qvevri — clay vessels buried underground for wine fermentation, ageing and storage. This symbolises the return to tradition that has been the earmark of the wine renaissance in Georgia.

Kakheti is ground zero for Georgian wine - its most prominent region - responsible for 90% of the country's wine production. The group visited many wineries in the region, including Schuchmann, Papari Valley, Vazisubani, Jakeli, Orgo, Tchotiashvili, Pheasant Tears and more.

Schuchmann, headed by Gogi Dakashvili, is one of the most admired wineries working with traditional-method winemaking. They have just opened a beautiful boutique hotel on the property, yet another emerging feature of the Georgian wine industry: a focus towards wine tourism.

Georgia's wine heritage has been revived by people such as Pheasant Tears' founder, American musician-turned-winemaker John Wurdeman. It has a cult following and is featured at a small number of exclusive restaurants around the world. John recognised Georgia's unique place in the world and rallied the local industry to return to their roots and focus on reviving traditional winemaking and grapes and sharing this unique wine on the world stage.

While many cultures around the world hold wine closely within their social fabric and cultural roots, most who've been to Georgia argue there is no country in the world where wine is so deeply intertwined in the everyday lives of almost every person in the country.

Vine Pruning at Shalauri Wine Cellar

Hong Kong Trade Group at VinePonto

Pkhali, traditional Georgian dishes of chopped and minced vegetables combined with ground walnuts and seasonings

1. Irakli Cholobargia at Shavnabada Monastery 2. Shavnabada Monastery 3. Schuchmann Wines Vinyard 4. China Trade Group on Roof top cellar at Bina37 5. Shilda 6. Satsnakheli (Tchotiashvili wines)

Saperavi sah per RAV ee

A teinturier grape used in winemaking for thousands of years, saperavi is native to Georgia, but the last two decades has seen its global emergencefrom Barossa Valley to Xinjiang, Finger Lakes to Marlborough and more.

WORLD FIRST International Saperavi Symposium

In Partnership with ProWine China

The first of its kind, this 3-hour International Saperavi Symposium will explore saperavi as an ancient and modern grape, both in the international arena, as well as its home country of Georgia. Global winemakers, critics and experts will discuss and debate the grape’s present and potential, both in the context of other international varieties and in relation to the all-import universal issue of climate change.

A significant global comparative tasting will form the final session, enabling the panel and audience to taste a range of styles and compare this variety in its various forms to understand its true potential.

SESSIONS

01 02

Saperavi – A Noble Variety?

This session will explore what a noble variety is and why they are important to the global wine industry. Examining the history and DNA of saperavi, its key survival characteristics, and why international growers have begun adopting it, saperavi will be explored in relation to the noble varieties like cabernet, sauvignon, syrah, and merlot.

Is Saperavi a Grape of the Future?

With climate change a major concern of the global wine industry, 2019 has seen an aggressive approach to dealing with these challenges, with Bordeaux annoucing the use of five new grape varieties. Experts will together discuss climate concerns of grape growers and winemakers, which grapes are set to thrive in increasingly warmer conditions, and how saperavi’s unique structural and behavioural characteristics may see it emerge as a significant “grape of the future”.

03 Faces & Places of Saperavi – In depth Comparative Tasting

A significant comparative tasting of global saperavi will form the final session, offering an unparalleled insight into the effect of terroir, global viticultural techniques and winemaking practices – traditional and modern. The panel and the audience will taste and discuss a range of stylesand compare saperavi in its various forms to understand its true potential. Sample key saperavi from China, Australia, Georgia, New Zealand, USA, and Kazakstan.

Welcome Remarks:

Mr. Bastian Mingers

(Global Head for Wine & Spirits and Director of ProWein at Messe Düsseldorf, Germany)

Key Speakers:

Robert Joseph (Wine Writer & Critic, UK)

Felicity Carter (Editor, Meininger’s Wine Business International)

Lado Uzunashvili (Winemaker & Winemaking Consultant Australia & Georgia)

Mary Hamilton (CEO, Hugh Hamilton Wines, Australia)

Loris Tartaglia, (Chief Winemaker, Pu Chang, China)

Zeinulla Kakimzhanov, (Winemaker & CEO, Arba Winery, Kazakstan)

Cassidy Dart MW (Wine Consultant, China)

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Ah gin, the uncomplicated drink of the spirits category—simple to produce and easy to consume. Gin obtains its tart avour and oral aroma from juniper berries and botanicals. Recently, popular styles such as London dry gin, navy strength and old tom have made way for exciting new styles of distilled and avoured gins that incorporate delightful fruit and botanical combinations.

Gin led global alcoholic beverage consumption in 2018, up 32.5% in the UK and 8% in the world's largest gin market, the Philippines. Growth in Asia was fuelled by an exploding cocktail scene and market premiumisation. Not only have we seen creative takes on classic gin cocktails such as G&Ts and martinis, but there are also premium styles that are sipped neat or on the rocks, tapping into Asia's huge whisky drinking culture.

Gin's link to whisky is strong. Many gins were developed out of a need for distilleries to fast track their cash ow while waiting for whisky to age. William Grant & Sons launched Hendrick's Gin in 1999. Legend has it that inspiration struck master blender David Stewart while he was sipping gin and eating a cucumber sandwich in Hendrick's rose garden. Infused with cucumber and rose essences, Hendrick's deviates from traditional London gin into which nothing but water can be added after distillation.

Europe does not boast a monopoly on interesting gins, though. Unlike scotch,

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bourbon and tequila, gin has no geographical boundary. Asian whisky producers such as Suntory, Nikka, Kavalan and Amrut also produce gin, while in Japan, sake and shochu makers such as Hombu, Sakurao and Komasa have built on successful liqueur brands by adding gin to their product range. Any association with high-quality whisky producers is a guaranteed pro le boost for next-gen gins in Asia. Brand owners will showcase gin alongside popular whiskies— The Botanist with Bruichladdich, Hendricks with Balvenie, Roku with Suntory—to win fans.

There is no requirement on where to source botanicals for gin, but in an attempt to retain freshness and individuality, Asian gin producers may have stumbled onto gin's own version of 'terroir.' In Hong Kong, Handover Gin uses native Chinese herb Horny goat Weed as a botanical ingredient in its locally produced gin, while artisanal small-batch producer Hong Kong Gin uses the bauhinia ower, Hong Kong's national emblem, to unite botanicals in its Bauhinia Gin. Japanese gin producers also tend to use local botanicals as much as possible.

An exciting aspect of this new evolution of gin styles is the creative way in which producers use botanicals and how well they balance with juniper. This year's winners provide a glimpse into what the future holds for the gin category, which is already reshaping bar and cocktail culture throughout Asia.

A GOOD READ ABOUT GIN

GIN, THE MANUAL by

GIN FOUNDRY

https://www.ginfoundry.com/

David Broom

THE WORLD ATLAS OF GIN by Joel Harrison & Neil Ridley

WHERE TO LEARN GIN GIN AMBASSADOR at MWM Wine School

BEST DRY GIN

V2C Dutch Classic Gin Netherlands

This handcrafted dry gin features fresh juniper, orange, liquorice, laurel and St John's Wort, subtly spiced with coriander, cardamom, lemon and ginger. Smooth solo or feature as the body of a complex cocktail.

BEST GRAPE BRANDY

Oude Molen VOV Cape Brandy South Africa

Sherry wood and walnut nose complemented by subtle hints of apricot, vanilla and tropical fruit. Palate is full and fruity, with overtones of spice and nuttiness. The nish is soft, characterful and long-lasting.

BEST LONDON DRY GIN

Patient Wolf Summer Thyme Gin Australia

Dry gin with medium intensity and complexity. Initial juniper and lemon citrus palate leads into fresh herb and a balanced peppery nish. Smooth, soft, warm mouthfeel with silky oils provides a slight, rounded viscosity when served neat. Wellbalanced nish with extended aftertaste.

BEST RUM

Le Rhum Agricole XO Par Neisson Martinique, France

Mahogany in colour, the nose gives hints of nuts, such as almond and hazelnut. Pastry-like on the palate, it is round and sweet with woody, pepper spices. Citrus, woody mouth feel is always present. Very long nish and a superb nale.

BEST LIQUEUR

Gi ard Creme de MenthePastille White Liqueur France

Nice peppermint aromas, emanating with a fresh, spicy breath. Refreshing, balanced mouthfeel. Peppermint invades the palate imparting an extreme sensation of freshness.

BEST SHOCHU

Yatsushiroshiranuigura Hakusui Kome Japan

Shirakawa Sugen's spring water contains abundant calcium, which enhances aroma and balances shochu's sodium and potassium. The stimulation of alcohol runs from the centre of the tongue to the throat. Umami and fragrance pass comfort from the back of the tongue to the nose.

The continuing expansion of fine and rare drams in the spirits category reflects Asia's enduring love a air with scotch, whisky and gin.

BEST WORLDWIDE WHISKY/ WHISKEY Cotswolds Single Malt Whisky England

Honey and butterscotch notes layered with light peach and apricot and a hint of marzipan. On the palate, strong tannin-rich malt, oils, dark sugar, lots of spice and caramelised Seville orange marmalade. Long and resinous nish, with dark red fruits and a hint of treacle.

BEST SINGLE MALT SCOTCH WHISKY OVER 15 YEARS

The Glenrothes 25 YO Single Malt Scotch Whisky Scotland

Tropical mango and pineapple on the nose leading to cedarwood. On the palate, coriander seeds, violets and a hint of salted caramel, nishing with sweet, lasting oral and citrus notes.

BEST USA BOURBON Maker's Mark Bourbon Whisky USA

Woody oak, caramel, vanilla and wheat prevail in the nose. Sweet and balanced in the mouth with caramel, vanilla and fruit essences and a smooth, subtle nish.

BEST CHINESE SPIRIT

Aromas of fresh apples, light maple syrup, and lotus ower are e ortlessly intertwined in the nose. Flavours of caramelised tropical fruits mingle with pungent earth and hay as it hits the palate then develop into delicate oral notes for a long nish.

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RAISING WHISKY'S GLASS CEILING

Introducing HK IWSC's Young Communicator of the Year, wine and whisky lover Cecilia 'CC' Wong.

Cecilia Wong is Hong Kong's foremost woman about town when it comes to whisky. A columnist, speaker, and blogger, CC journeys to the world's great distilleries and wineries to discover all there is to know about drams and vines.

One of Hong Kong's rising stars, CC imparts her wine and spirits knowledge to audiences in Hong Kong and China through social media on 'CC Wine Voyage' (Facebook, Instagram, WeChat, and Weibo). She also contributes whisky and wine content to local and international publications.

A WSET Diploma candidate and certi ed Whisky Ambassador Trainer, CC regularly hosts tasting classes in Hong Kong. Her way with words has also gained her prominent speaking engagements with events by The Glenlivet, Aberlour, Volvo, Best of British, Tomatin and the Wine Luxe Whisky Saloon.

CC is a sought after judge who has worked with the Hong Kong Wine Judges' Association and the Judging Committee of the Hong Kong General Chamber of Wine & Spirits. She serves as Vice President of Wine & Spirits Identi cation & Certi cation and is a member of the Hong Kong Wine & Spirits Writers' Association.

With an envious calendar of speaking and writing engagements, a dedicated audience of whisky and wine, and the smarts to back it up, CC is one of Asia's most exciting communicators to watch.

Beer

CRAFTY DRAUGHTS AND BIG-NAME BREWS

In this year's newest HK IWSC award category, Blue Supreme's bar manager Warren Yu looks at the advantages and opportunities of being crafty in beer-loving Asia.

Beer is serious business in Asia—Japan, China and Vietnam are the region's thirstiest beer markets, and consumption is high in Taiwan and Singapore. Beer is also on the rise in Hong Kong and other Asian markets. Here, zero import tax means there is a wide range of international craft beers on our doorstep, with local breweries ourishing.

Before we reveal the winners of HK IWSC's rst-ever Beer Awards, let's dispel some myths about the hot global trend. First, 'craft' does not always mean 'small.' In fact, some United States' craft breweries are far bigger than Hong Kong's largest breweries. Nor does it mean 'homemade' that misconception can be attributed to its historic translation as handmade beer, or homebrew ( ). Taiwan's more accurate translation 'carefully crafted' ( ) is better.

Like all beer, craft beer is made using four ingredients—grain, hops, yeast, and water—and each ingredient has a strong in uence on the nal product. Judging is

not just about choosing a 'good' beer, but also understanding how well the beer expresses the brewery's style. To do so, we need knowledge of how the beer is produced.

I began my beer journey ve years ago when the term 'craft' was still new to the market. While working as a homebrew instructor and beer taster, I gained my judging certi cation from HK Brewcraft, a homebrewing supply store and one of Hong Kong's rst beer education centres. Now Hong Kong boasts many certi ed beer judges. Greater education is helping break down misconceptions about craft beer and also generate demand.

One of my areas of focus is to attract more females to the category. Traditional beer marketing is heavily male-focused, but with craft beer I see an opportunity to appeal to females. In general, women are more detailoriented and open to well-crafted, high-quality products. The sometimes sweet, fruity, unusual avours of many craft beers lend the category a diverse range of marketing approaches.

Observing greater demand for beer in Hong Kong, I moved to specialist beer gastro-bar Blue Supreme as bar manager in order to connect with a broader spectrum of customers, spread education and respect for the category, and share my passion for beer.

At just 3% of the overall beer market in Hong Kong, compared to 15% in the US, there is a lot of room for craft beer to grow here. Thailand is also a market to watch, with premiumisation on the rise and a growing gastronomy scene.

Read on to discover Asia's hottest beer trends and HK IWSC's 2019 Beer Award winners.

CRAFT BEER ASSOCIATION OF HONG KONG TROPHY BEST IPA

Young Master 1842 Island Imperial IPA Hong Kong

A bold, powerful IPA with potent hop character balanced by a robust malt backbone. Powerful nose of spicy, oral, zesty hops. Complexity avour that unfolds to the last sip and lingers on the palate.

BEST WHEAT

Artmonster First Love's Scent Seoul, South Korea

A sunny weather all-day drinking beer with a bubblegum and clove base, infused with tangerine juice to enhance the citrus avours – a Belgian Wit with a twist.

BEST PORTER/STOUT

Young Master Hak Mo Sheung Double Chocolate Hong Kong

A double chocolate milk stout aged in brandy and bourbon barrels. Rich, deep, complex avour with intense chocolate and vanilla character.

BEST PALE LAGER

Crisp, avoursome aftertaste brought out by the wonderful balance between light notes of luscious honey and malt bitterness from the yeast that was specially selected from a famous brewery in the Czech Republic.

BEST SOUR

Artmonster Blueberry Sour Seoul, South Korea

Deep pink with a purple hue, the addition of blueberries after fermentation makes for a refreshing sparkling blueberry beer that tastes like it was plucked straight from a bush. The sour ale is fermented with ArtMonster's own house mixed sour culture and a fruity ale strain.

BEST SPECIALTY

Heroes Beer Co. Wing Man Hong Kong

A smashable beer for spring, this tart wheat ale is like a pineapple gin zz with a noticeable pineapple aroma backed by hints of juniper. This is a beer with assertive acidity, lower ABV, and minimal IBUs.

BEST PALE ALE

Young Master Classic Pale Ale Hong Kong

A true classic designed to be versatile — drink all day and in all seasons. Elegant balance of malt and hops results in just enough malty richness, paired with a thirstquenching blend of North American and Australian hops. Late additions and dry hopping bring out its delightful fruity, oral zest.

Brewerkz Bohemian Pilsner Singapore

Judging is not just about choosing a 'good' beer, but also understanding how well the beer expresses the brewery's style.

Medal Winners

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STILL WINE LISTED BY COUNTRY

Argentina GOLD

La Pascuala S.A. Tukma Gran Corte 2015

SILVER

Bodega El Esteco El Esteco Fincas Notables Malbec 2017 Bodega Finca Las Moras

Valle de Pedernal Mora Negra Gran Vino 2016

Bodega Trapiche Trapiche Finca Ambrosía Single Vineyard Terroir Series Malbec 2015 Trapiche Iscay Malbec Cabernet Franc 2014

BRONZE

Bodega El Esteco El Esteco Altimvs Gran Vino 2016 El Esteco Chañar Punco 2016

Bodega Finca Las Moras De Finca Las Moras Gran Syrah 2016 Bodega Navarro Correas Selección del Enólogo Grand Assemblage Cosecha 2014 Structura Ultra Gran Blend 2015

Bodega Trapiche Terroir Series Malbec Finca Coletto 2017

Australia GOLD

Australian Vintage McGuigan Vineyard Select Semillon 2005 Tempus Two Copper Wilde Chardonnay 2018

Bird in Hand Winery

Bird in Hand Nest Egg Shiraz 2014

Bream Creek Vineyard

Bream Creek Pinot Noir 2018 Bream Creek Reserve Pinot Noir 2017

Hardys

Hardys HRB Chardonnay 2016

McWilliam's Wines Group

Mount Pleasant Lovedale Semillon 2013

Pinnacle Drinks

Avon Brae Shiraz 2017

Mum's Block Shiraz 2017

Santolin Wines

Santolin Gladysdale Pinot Noir 2017

Santolin Gladysdale Pinot Noir 2018

Shottesbrooke Vineyards

Shottesbrooke Single Vineyard Series 'Adelaide Hills' Chardonnay 2017

Shottesbrooke Single Vineyard Series 'House Block' Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

Sidewood Estate

Sidewood Mappinga Shiraz 2017

e Gilbert Family Wine Company

G+G Single Vineyard Riesling 2015

Treasury Wine Estates

Wolf Blass Grey Label Cabernet Shiraz 2016

Wakefield Taylors Family Wines

Jaraman Shiraz 2017

Silver Angove Family Winemakers

Angove McLaren Vale Grenache Shiraz Mourvèdre 2018

Angove McLaren Vale Shiraz 2017

Angove Warboys Vineyard McLaren Vale Shiraz 2017

Aus Provenance

Nightfall Dry Red 2015

Australian Vintage

Barossa Valley Wine Company Farms Shiraz 2017

Barossa Valley Wine Company Gravel Track GSM 2017

Barossa Valley Wine Company Gravel Track Shiraz 2016

McGuigan Bin 9000 Semillon 2017 McGuigan Personal Reserve Chardonnay 2018

McGuigan Personal Reserve Vanessa Vale Shiraz 2017

Mcguigan Shortlist Cabernet Sauvignon 2017

McGuigan Shortlist Chardonnay 2018 McGuigan Shortlist Montepulciano 2017 McGuigan Shortlist Riesling 2019 McGuigan Shortlist Shiraz 2017

Nepenthe Altitude Pinot Gris 2018

Nepenthe Altitude Tempranillo 2017

Nepenthe Pinnacle Ithaca Chardonnay 2018 Nepenthe Winemakers Select Zinfandel 2018

Nepenthe Winemakers Selection Gewürztraminer 2018

Tempus Two Copper Shiraz 2016

Tempus Two Copper Shiraz Hunter Valley 2018

Tempus Two Pewter Semillon 2015

Tempus Two Pewter Semillon 2017

Bird in Hand Winery

Bird in Hand Nest Egg Cabernet Sauvignon 2015

Bird in Hand Riesling 2019

Bird in Hand Sauvignon Blanc 2019

Bunnamagoo Estate Wines

Bunnamagoo Estate Chardonnay 2018

Bunnamagoo Estate Mount Lawson Cabernet Sauvignon 2017

Bunnamagoo Estate Mount Lawson Shiraz 2017

Bunnamagoo Estate Shiraz 2015

It's a tough job, but somebody has to do it. Judges have sni ed, swirled and tasted their way to this year's Gold, Silver, and Bronze medal winners. Read on for the complete list.

for more details on each winner

McGuigan Vineyard Selection

Select Semillon 2005

Hunter Valley, Australia

Cape Barren Wines

Cape Barren Adelaide Hills Single Vineyard Tempranillo 2018

Cape Barren Native Goose McLaren Vale GSM 2018

Cape Barren Old Vine McLaren Vale Grenache 2018

Cape Barren Old Vine McLaren Vale Shiraz 2017

Dandelion Vineyards

Menagerie of the Barossa Grenache Shiraz Mataro 2018

De Bortoli Wines

De Bortoli Deen Vat 8 Shiraz 2017

De Bortoli Florence Broadhurst Botrytis Semillon 2016

De Bortoli Melba Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2015

Tempus Two Copper Wilde Chardonnay 2018

Hunter Valley, Australia

Katnook Estate

Katnook Odyssey Cabernet Sauvignon 2014

Katnook Prodigy Shiraz 2014

Kellermeister

Kellermeister Ralph's Ensemble Reserve Red Blend 2015

Kellermeister e Funk Wagon GSM 2015

Kellermeister e Pious Pioneer Dry Grown Shiraz 2016

Leconfield Wines

Leconfield Coonawarra Cabernet Franc 2018

Leconfield Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2017

Longview Vineyard

Yakka Longview Shiraz 2017

Loom Wine

Long Yarn Shiraz 2017

Maxwell Wines

De Bortoli Noble One Botrytis Semillon 2017

De Bortoli Woodfired Heathcote Shiraz 2017

Rutherglen Estates Durif 2016

Rutherglen Estates Red 2016

Rutherglen Estates Renaissance Shiraz 2016 Rutherglen Estates Shiraz 2016

Dee Vine Estate

Nericon Durif 2017

Deep Woods Estate

Deep Woods Estate Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2017

Deep Woods Estate Reserve Chardonnay 2018

Evans & Tate

Evans & Tate Redbrook Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

Evans & Tate Redbrook Reserve Chardonnay 2016

Glaetzer Wines

Glaetzer Bishop Shiraz 2017

Glenlofty Wines

Glenlofty Cabernet Sauvignon 2017

Grape Expectations Vintners

Miles from Nowhere Shiraz 2018

Gypsy Brewing

Concrete & Clay Pinot Noir 2017

Concrete & Clay Shiraz 2017

Hardys

Hardys HRB Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

Hardys Tintara

Hardys Tintara Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

Hardys Tintara Shiraz 2016

Hardys Tintara Yeenunga Single Vineyard Shiraz 2015

Heirloom Vineyards

Adelaide Hills Velvet Fog Pinot Noir 2017

Heirloom Vineyards Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2017

Idyll Wine Co.

Idyll Victoria Chardonnay 2017

Jacob's Creek

Jacob's Creek Classic Merlot 2018

Minotaur Reserve Shiraz 2016

McLaren Vale III Associates

McLaren Vale III Associates Squid Ink Shiraz 2017

McWilliam's Wines Group

McW 660 Hilltops Shiraz 2018

McW Regional Collection Shiraz 2017

Mount Pleasant Elizabeth Semillon 2011 Millbrook Winery

Millbrook 2016 Limited Release Chardonnay Millbrook 2017 Limited Release Shiraz Cabernet Morambro Creek

Morambro Creek Cabernet Sauvignon 2016 Mt. Monster Cabernet Sauvignon 2017

Murray Street Vineyards

MSV Red Label Barossa Shiraz 2017

Murray Street Black Label Shiraz 2017 Nova Vita Wines

Nova Vita Art Series 2015

Nugan Estate

Nugan Estate Alcira Vineyard Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2017

Nugan Estate McLaren Parish Shiraz 2017

Oakover Wines

Oakover Nicholas Signature Range Shiraz 2017

Pinnacle Drinks

Cat Amongst the Pigeons Barossa Grenache Shiraz Mataro 2018

Chris Ringland Barossa Shiraz 2017

Krondorf e Growers Barossa Grenache Shiraz Mataro 2017

Mockingbird Hill MCR Block Clare Valley Shiraz 2017

Once & Well Margaret River Chardonnay 2018

Riddoch Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2017

Riversdale Estate Tasmania Chardonnay 2018

Richard Buller Wines

Richard Buller Wines Cally Estate Grown Shiraz Rutherglen 2014

Rob Dolan Wines

Rob Dolan Signature Series Chardonnay 2017

Rob Dolan White Label Pinot Noir 2018

Santolin Wines

Santolin Gladysdale Chardonnay 2018

Schubert Estate Wine

Schubert Estate Goose-Yard Block Shiraz 2016

Schubert Estate e Gander Reserve Shiraz 2015

Schubert Estate e Lone Goose Shiraz 2016

Serafino Wines

Serafino Magnitude Shiraz 2016

Serafino Sharktooth Shiraz 2016

Shaw + Smith

Shaw + Smith M3 Chardonnay 2017

Shingleback Wine

Red Knot by Shingleback Rosé 2019

Shingleback Davey Estate McLaren Vale Shiraz 2017

Shottesbrooke Vineyards

Shottesbrooke Reserve Series Punch Cabernet Sauvignon 2014

Shottesbrooke Reserve Series e Proprietor Red Blend 2014

Shottesbrooke Single Vineyard Series Bush Vine Grenache 2016

Sidewood Estate

Sidewood Mappinga Shiraz 2016

Sir Paz Estate

Sir Paz Estate Shiraz 2016

St Hugo St Hugo Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2016 St Hugo Eden Valley Chardonnay 2018

St Hugo Eden Valley Riesling 2018

Stella Bella Wines

Stella Bella Cabernet Sauvignon 2016 e Gilbert Family Wine Company

Gilbert Zinfandel 2015

Treasury Wine Estates

Penfolds Max's Chardonnay Adelaide Hills 2016

Seppelt Chalambar Shiraz 2017

Seppelt One Mile Drive Shiraz 2017

Wynns Black Label Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

Turnbull Wine Co.

M&P Turnbull Bros. Golden Barrel McLaren Vale Cabernet Sauvignon 2012

Unico Zelo

Tru e Hound Red Blend 2018

Wakefield Taylors Family Wines

Taylor Made Pinot Noir 2018

Wakefield St Andrews Cabernet Sauvignon 2017

Wakefield St Andrews Shiraz 2017

Wakefield Taylors Family Wines Merlot 2015

Wakefield Taylors Family Wines e Pioneer Shiraz 2015

Zonte's Footstep

Zonte's Footstep Excalibur Sauvignon Blanc 2019

Zonte's Footstep Shades of Gris 2019

Bird in Hand Nest Egg Shiraz 2014 Adelaide Hills, Australia

Bream Creek Pinot Noir 2018 Tasmania, Australia

Zonte's Footstep (Cont...)

Zontes's Footstep Lake Doctor Shiraz Langhorne Creek 2017

Zontes's Footstep Violet Beauregard Malbec Langhorne Creek 2017

BRONZE

All Saints Estate

All Saints Estate Durif 2016

All Saints Estate Marsanne 2018

Angove Family Winemakers

Angove Est 1886 Barossa Valley Shiraz 2017

Angove McLaren Vale Cabernet Sauvignon 2017

Aus Provenance

Nightfall Domain Shiraz 2015

Nightfall Dry Red 2016

Australian Vintage

Barossa Valley Wine Company Stockyard Shiraz 2017

McGuigan Bin 9000 Semillon 2018

McGuigan Handmade Langhorne Creek Shiraz 2016

McGuigan Personal Reserve Vanessa Vale Shiraz 2018

McGuigan Shortlist GSM 2017

McGuigan Shortlist Semillon 2014

McGuigan Shortlist Semillon 2018

Nepenthe Altitude Cabernet Sauvignon 2017

Nepenthe Altitude Chardonnay 2018

Nepenthe Altitude Pinot Noir 2017

Nepenthe Altitude Pinot Noir Rosé 2018

Nepenthe Pinnacle Gate Block Shiraz 2017

Nepenthe Pinnacle Good Doctor Pinot Noir 2017

Nepenthe Pinnacle Petraea Sauvignon Blanc 2018

Nepenthe Winemaker's Selection Grüner Veltliner 2018

Nepenthe Winemakers Selection Pinot Noir 2017

Nepenthe Winemakers Selection Tempranillo Rosé 2018

Tempus Two Copper Semillon 2018

Tempus Two Pewter Poppy's Block Chardonnay 2017

Tempus Two Pewter Poppy's Block Hunter Valley Chardonnay 2018

Tempus Two Pewter Semillon 2013

Tempus Two Pewter Semillon 2018

Bird in Hand Winery

Bird in Hand Nest Egg Chardonnay 2017

Bird in Hand Nest Egg Shiraz 2015

Bird in Hand Pinot Rosé 2019

Bird in Hand Shiraz 2017

Brand & Sons

Brand & Sons Icon Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

Brand & Sons Icon Cabernets BSB 2016

Jim Brand Silent Partner Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

Bunnamagoo

Bunnamagoo Mount Lawson Merlot 2018

Bunnamagoo Estate Wines

Bunnamagoo Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2014

Bunnamagoo Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2015

Bunnamagoo Estate Reserve '1827' Cabernet Sauvignon 2015

Bunnamagoo Estate Reserve '1827' Shiraz 2016

Bunnamagoo Estate Shiraz 2016

Cape Barren Wines

Cape Barren Native Goose Adelaide Hills Chardonnay 2018

Cape Discovery Wines

Cape Discovery Cabernet Merlot 2015

Cape Discovery Shiraz 2015

Chapel Hill Winery

Chapel Hill Bush Vine Grenache 2018

Chapel Hill Gorge Block Cabernet Sauvignon 2017

Chapel Hill e Vicar Shiraz 2017

Clare Wine Co

Clare Wine Co Shiraz 2017

Dandelion Vineyards

Dandelion Vineyards Lionheart of the Barossa Shiraz 2017

Dandelion Vineyards Pride of the Fleurieu Cabernet Sauvignon 2017

Dandelion Vineyards Red Queen of the Eden Valley Shiraz 2016

Lion's Tooth of McLaren Vale Shiraz Riesling 2018

De Bortoli Wines

DB Family Selection Chardonnay 2018

DB Family Selection Pink Moscato 2018

DB Family Selection Shiraz Cabernet 2018

De Bortoli Deen Vat 5 Botrytis Semillon 2017

De Bortoli Deen Vat 7 Chardonnay 2017

De Bortoli Deen Vat 9 Cabernet Sauvignon 2015

De Bortoli Pinot Gris 2018

De Bortoli Regional Classic Gundagai Shiraz 2017

De Bortoli Rosé 2018

La Boheme Act Four Syrah Gamay 2017

Regional Classic Tumbarumba Chardonnay 2018

Deakin Estate

Deakin Estate Shiraz 2018

Dee Vine Estate

Nericon Cabernet Sauvignon 2017

Nericon Pinot Noir 2018

Nericon Shiraz 2017

Deep Woods Estate

Deep Woods Estate Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 2017

Evans & Tate

Evans & Tate Redbrook Reserve Shiraz 2014

Glaetzer Wines

Glaetzer Wallace Shiraz Grenache 2017

Glendale Wines

Glendale Limestone Coast Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

Glendale Limestone Coast Cabernet Sauvignon 2017

Glendale Limestone Coast Chardonnay 2018

Glenlofty Wines

Glenlofty Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2017

Glenlofty Estate Shiraz 2015

Glenlofty GO Field Blend CMRV 2017

Glenlofty Single Vineyard Pyrenees Shiraz 2015

Golden Wings Wine

Golden Wings Blink Sirius Shiraz 2017

Grant Burge

Grant Burge 5th Generation Shiraz 2017

Grant Burge Balthasar Shiraz 2016

Grant Burge e Holy Trinity Grenache Shiraz Mourvèdre 2015

Gypsy Brewing

Concrete & Clay Grenache Mourvèdre 2017

Concrete & Clay Merlot Cabernet 2017

Hardys

Hardys Eileen Hardy Chardonnay 2017

Hardys Eileen Hardy Shiraz 2016

Hardys HRB Pinot Noir 2018 Hardys HRB Shiraz 2016

Hardys Tintara

Hardys Tintara Reserve Grenache 2018 Hardys Tintara Upper Tintara Shiraz 2016 Hardys Tintara Yeenunga Shiraz 2016

Haselgrove Wines

Haselgrove 'Catkin' Shiraz 2017 'Protector' Cabernet Sauvignon 2017

Heirloom Vineyards

Alcala Grenache McLaren Vale 2018

Heirloom Vineyards Barossa Shiraz 2017

Heirloom Vineyards McLaren Vale Shiraz 2017

Kings Garden Shiraz Grenache Mourvèdre 2017

Idyll Wine

Arcadian Shiraz 2018

Idyll Victoria Shiraz 2017

Jackson Family Wines

Hickinbotham Clarendon Vineyard Brooks Road Shiraz 2017

RockBare McLaren Vale Shiraz 2017

Yangarra Estate Vineyard Old Vine Grenache 2017

Yangarra Estate Vineyard PF Shiraz 2019

Jacob's Creek

Jacob's Creek Classic Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

Jacob's Creek Classic Chardonnay 2018

Jacob's Creek Moscato White 2019

Jacob's Creek Reserve Adelaide Hills

Chardonnay 2018

Katnook Estate

Katnook Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2017

Katnook Estate Chardonnay 2018

Katnook Estate Shiraz 2017

Avon Brae Shiraz 2017 Eden Valley, Australia

Mum's Block Shiraz 2017 Barossa Valley, Australia

Santolin Gladysdale Pinot Noir 2017 Yarra Valley, Australia Santolin Gladysdale Pinot Noir 2018 Yarra Valley, Australia

Katnook Estate (Cont...)

Katnook Founder's Block Cabernet Sauvignon 2017

Katnook Founder's Block Chardonnay 2018

Loom Wine

Ess&See Grenache 2018

Lou Miranda Estate

Lou Miranda Estate Old Vine Shiraz 2015

Lou Miranda Master Piero Shiraz 2015

McWilliam's Wines Group

McW 660 Canberra Syrah 2018

McW 660 Hilltops Cabernet Sauvignon 2017

McW 660 Reserve Tumbarumba Chardonnay 2017

McW 660 Tumbarumba Pinot Noir 2018

MCW Family Winemakers 842 Tumbarumba Chardonnay 2015

Mount Pleasant Rosehill Vineyard Shiraz 2017

Morambro Creek

Jip Jip Rocks Shiraz 2018

Jip Jip Rocks Shiraz Cabernet 2017

Mr. Riggs Wine

Mr. Riggs e Ga er McLaren Vale Shiraz 2017

ree Corner Jack by Mr. Riggs 29 2017

Murray Street Vineyards

MSV Red Label Barossa Cabernet Sauvignon 2017

MSV Red Label Barossa GSM 2017

Nockies Palette

Nockie's Palette Shiraz 2016

Nova Vita Wines

Nova Vita Art Series Blanc 2018

Nova Vita Art Series Chardonnay 2016

Nugan Estate

Cookoothama Cabernet Merlot 2016

Nugan Estate Manuka Grove Durif 2016

Nugan Estate Stompers Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

Oakover Wines

Oakover Wines Nicholas Verdelho 2019

Petaluma

Petaluma Evans Vineyard Coonawarra 2014

Petaluma Piccadilly Valley Chardonnay 2017

Pinnacle Drinks

Balthazar of the Barossa Shiraz 2017

Black Wattle Vineyards Mt Benson ' e Icon' Cabernet Sauvignon 2017

Black Wattle Vineyards Mt Benson ' e Icon' Chardonnay 2018

Blood Brother Republic McLaren Vale Grenache 2018

Blood Brother Republic McLaren Vale KG

Vineyard Shiraz 2017

Cat Amongst the Pigeons Barossa Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

Cat Amongst the Pigeons Barossa Shiraz 2018

Dovetail Vineyards Yarra Valley Chardonnay 2017

Dovetail Vineyards Yarra Valley Pinot Noir 2018

Pinnacle Drinks (Cont...)

Krondorf e Growers Eden Valley Chardonnay 2018

Riddoch Coonawarra Chardonnay 2016

Riddoch Reserve Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2017

Stonyfell ' e Cellars' Langhorne Creek Shiraz Cabernet 2018

William Light Clare Valley Shiraz 2017

Pure Wine

Pete's Pure Pinot Noir 2019

Richard Hamilton Wines

Richard Hamilton 'Burton's Vineyard' Old Bush Vine Grenache 2018

Richard Hamilton 'Little Road' Shiraz 2017 Serafino Wines

Serafino Cabernet Sauvignon 2017 Shaw + Smith Shaw + Smith Shiraz 2016

Shingleback Wine

Shingleback D Block Reserve McLaren Vale Cabernet Sauvignon 2017

Shingleback D Block Reserve McLaren Vale Shiraz 2015

Shingleback Davey Estate McLaren Vale Cabernet Sauvignon 2017

Shingleback Local Heroes McLaren Vale Shiraz Grenache 2018 e Gate McLaren Vale Shiraz 2017

Shottesbrooke Vineyards

Shottesbrooke Estate Series GSM 2017

Shottesbrooke Estate Series Shiraz 2016

Shottesbrooke Reserve Series Eliza Shiraz 2014

Sir Paz Estate

Sir Paz Estate Bee Hive Chardonnay 2016

Sisters Run

Sister's Run Calvary Hill Barossa Shiraz 2017

Sister's Run Epiphany McLaren Vale Shiraz 2017 St Hallett

St Hallett Blackwell Shiraz 2016

St Hugo

St Hugo Barossa Grenache Shiraz Mataro 2018

Stella Bella Wines

Stella Bella Chardonnay 2017

Stonehorse By Kaesler

Kaesler Stonehorse Malbec 2016

e Gilbert Family Wine

Gilbert by Simon Gilbert Chardonnay 2016

Gilbert by Simon Gilbert Riesling RS13 2018

Gilbert Sauvignon Blanc Sur Lie 2018

Treasury Wine Estates

Rawson's Retreat Merlot 2017

Rawson's Retreat Shiraz Cabernet 2017

Saltram S3 Shiraz 2017

Seppelt the Great Entertainer Shiraz Cabernet 2017

Wolf Blass Gold Label President's Selection Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

Treasury Wine Estates (Cont...)

Wolf Blass Gold Label President's Selection Shiraz 2016

Wolf Blass Gold Label Shiraz 2015

Wolf Blass Grey Label Shiraz 2016

Wynns Cabernet Shiraz Merlot 2016

Unico Zelo

River Sand Fiano 2017

Wakefield Taylors Family Wines

Wakefield Taylors Jaraman Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

Wingara Wine Group

La La Land Malbec 2018

Zilzie Wines

MCMXI Cabernet Sauvignon 2017

Zilzie Wines Ferghana Shiraz 2017

Zonte's Footstep

Baron Von Nemesis Shiraz 2018

Hills Are Alive Shiraz 2018

Zonte's Footstep Blackberry Patch Cabernet 2018

Zonte's Footstep Chocolate Factory Shiraz 2018

Zonte's Footstep Scarlet Ladybird Rosé 2019

Austria GOLD

Laurenz V - Laurenz Five Fine Wine GmbH L5 by Laurenz V. 2013

Weingut ARTNER

Artner Zweigelt Ried Steinäcker 2016

Weingut Dürnberg

Tradition Grüner Veltliner Weinviertel DAC Reserve 2018

Weingut Günter + Regina Triebaumer Beerenauslese 2018

Weingut MUSTER.gamlitz

Muster Gamlitz Sauvignon Blanc Grubthal 2017

Winery Überacker

Überacker Gelber Muskateller Trocken 2017

SILVER

Bergers Fine Wine

Berger Ried Neubergen Grüner Veltliner Reserve 2018

Domäne Wachau

Domäne Wachau Riesling Smaragd Achleiten 2018

Gebrüder Nittnaus Gols

Nittnaus Beerenauslese Exquisit 2017

Ing. W. Baumgartner

Domäne Baumgartner Grüner Veltliner

Qualitätswein Reserve by KTI 2018

Domäne Baumgartner Grüner Veltliner Weinviertel DAC Reserve 2017

Überacker

Überacker Grüner Veltiner Classic 2018

Weingut ARTNER

Artner Blaufränkisch Ried Kirchweingarten 2016

Jaraman Shiraz 2017 McLaren, Australia

Überacker Gelber Muskateller Trocken 2017 Wagram, Austria

Wolf Blass Grey Label Cabernet Shiraz 2016 South Australia, Australia

Sidewood Mappinga Shiraz 2017 Adelaide Hills, Australia

Burrowing Owl Estate Winery

Meritage 2015

British Columbia, Canada

Weingut Dürnberg

Dürnberg Ortolan Cuvée Prestige Reserve 2017

Dürnberg Ried Rabenstein Grüner Veltliner

Weinviertel DAC Reserve 2017

Weingut Franz & Christine Netzl

Netzl Anna-Christina Ried Bärnreiser 2016

Weingut Gesellmann

Gesellmenn Pinot Noir Ried Siglos 2016

Weingut Günter + Regina Triebaumer Ruster Ausbruch 2017

Weingut Leth

Leth Grüner Veltliner Ried Scha erberg 2018

Leth Roter Veltliner Ried Scheiben 2017

Weingut Malat

Malat Ried STEINBÜHEL 1ÖTW Riesling Kremstal 2017

Weingut Meinhard Forstreiter

Grüner Veltliner Ried Kremser Kogl Kremstal DAC 2018

Riesling Schotter Kremstal DAC 2018

Weingut Müller

Müller Zweigelt Reserve 2017

Weingut R&A Pfa

Grüner Veltliner Weinviertel DAC Reserve HUND 2018

Rosé La Grande 2018

Weingut Rain

Rain Zweigelt 2018

Weinviertel DAC 'Lumpenspitz 2018

Weingut Schloss Gobelsburg Schloss Gobelburg Ried Gaisberg 1ÖTW Kamptal dac Riesling 2017 Schloss Gobelburg TBA Auslese Grüner Veltliner 2015

Weingut W. Bründlmayer

Langenloiser Alte Reben Grüner Veltliner 2017

Weingut Wien Cobenzl

Ried Steinberg Grinzing 1ÖTW Wiener Gemischter Satz DAC 2017

Weinkellerei Lenz Moser

Souveraner Malteser Ritterorden Hundschupfen Grüner Veltliner 2018 Souveraner Malteser Ritterorden Kommende Mailberg Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 2016

Winery Überacker

Überacker Zweigelt classic 2016

ZANTHO GmbH

ZANTHO Grüner Veltliner 2018

ZANTHO Trockenbeerenauslese Cuvée 2018

ZANTHO Zweigelt 2018

Bronze

Bergers Fine Wine

Berger Rosé vom Zweigelt 2018

Domäne Wachau

Grüner Veltliner Smaragd Achleiten 2018

Ing. W. Baumgartner

Domäne Baumgartner Grüner Veltliner Weinviertel DAC 2018

Laurenz V - Laurenz Five Fine Wine

Charming Grüner Veltliner by Laurenz V. 2017 Singing Grüner Veltliner by Laurenz V. 2018

Überacker

Überacker Risowe Gemischter Satz 2018

Weingut Gerhard Deim

Ried Kalvarienberg Grüner Veltliner 2017

Weingut Gesellmann

Blaufränkisch Creitzer Reserve 2017

Weingut Hermann Moser

Grüner Veltliner 1.ÖTW Gebling Der Löss Kremstal DAC Reserve 2017 Grüner Veltliner 1.ÖTW Gebling Hannah Kremstal DAC Reserve 2017

Weingut Jurtschitsch

Ried Käferberg Grüner Veltliner Kamptal DAC 2017

Weingut Malat

Malat Ried Satzen Pinot Noir 2016

Weingut Martin Obenaus Obenaus Grüner Veltliner 2018 Obenaus Zweigelt 2016

Weingut Müller

Grüner Veltliner Ried Gottschelle Kremstal 2018 Grüner Veltliner Ried Kremser Kogl Kremstal 2018

Weingut MUSTER.gamlitz Gelber Muskateller Klassik 2018

Weingut R&A Pfa Pfa Cuvée Privat 2017

Weingut Tement

Ried Grassnitzberg Sauvignon Blanc 2017 Ried Zieregg Sauvignon Blanc 2017

Weingut W. Bründlmayer

Kamptal Grüner Veltliner Terrassen 2018 Ried Heiligenstein Riesling 2017

Weingut Wien Cobenzl

Ried Pfe er Sievering Grüner Veltliner 2017 Ried Preussen Nussberg 1ÖTW Riesling 2017

Weinkellerei Lenz Moser Lenz Moser Prestige Grüner Veltliner 2018

Winery Überacker

Überacker Grüner Veltliner Classic 2018

Winzerhof Leo Rögner Weinviertel DAC Reserve Ried Hochfeld 2018

Canada

GOLD

Burrowing Owl Estate Winery

Burrowing Owl Estate Winery Meritage 2015

SILVER

Arterra Wines Canada

Inniskillin Cabernet Franc Icewine 2017 Inniskillin Gold Vidal Icewine 2017 Burrowing Owl Estate Winery Burrowing Owl Estate Winery Pinot Noir 2016

Pfa Grand Cru Zinnkoepfle Gewürztraminer 2017 Alsace, France

Pillitteri Estates Winery

Helia Vineyards Vidal Icewine Premium Level 2015

Bronze

Burrowing Owl Estate Winery

Burrowing Owl Estate Winery Chardonnay 2016

Burrowing Owl Estate Winery Syrah 2016

Pillitteri Estates Winery

Helia Vineyards Cabernet Late Harvest 2013

Chile

GOLD

Viña Falernia

Falernia Gran Reserva Chardonnay 2018

Viña Luis Felipe Edwards

Luis Felipe Edwards LFE900 Single Vineyard 2015

SILVER Montes Wines

Montes Alpha Special Cuvée Cabernet Sauvignon 2017 Montes Alpha Special Cuvée Chardonnay 2016 Outer Limits Cinsault 2018

Viña Falernia

Falernia Carménère Reserva Pedriscal Single Vineyard 2017 Vina Futaleufu Anun Petit Icon Blend 2016

Viña Luis Felipe Edwards

Louis Felipe Edwards Doña Bernarda 2015

Viña Mayu Mayu Carménère Gran Reserva Appassimento 2017

Mayu Don Amerigo Gran Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon Carménère Syrah 2016

Viña San Pedro Tarapaca 1865 Selected Vineyards Syrah 2018 San Pedro Sideral 2017

Tarapaca Gran Reserva Chardonnay 2018

Viña Siegel

Siegel Gran Reserva Viognier 2019

Siegel Ketran 2014

Siegel Single Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

Siegel Unique Selection 2015

Viña Valdivieso

Valdivieso Eclat Botrytis Semillon 2014

Valdivieso Single Vineyard Merlot 2013

Viñedos Puertas

Lujuria Reserva Especial Barricas Chardonnay Viognier 2016

BRONZE Montes Wines

Outer Limits Pinot Noir 2017

Outer Limits Sauvignon Blanc 2018

Vina Futaleufu

Anun Gran Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

Lanshanyuzhuo Reserve Glory Jade 2016 Ningxia, China

Longyi Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 Ningxia, China

Château de Villemajou Grand Vin

Corbières Boutenac 2017

Corbières-Boutenac, France

Still

Viña Luis Felipe Edwards

Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG '1888' Riserva 2012

Amarone della Valpolicella, Italy

Still Wine

Bald Hills Bannockburn Central Otago Single Vineyard Pinot Noir 2016 Central Otago, New Zealand

Sino-French Joint-Venture Dynasty Winery

Luis Felipe Edwards Gran Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

Luis Felipe Edwards Gran Reserva Merlot 2018

Luis Felipe Edwards Gran Reserva Shiraz 2018

Terra Vega Gran Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

Terra Vega Reserva Carménère 2018

Viña San Pedro Tarapaca

1865 Selected Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon 2017

Tarapaca Gran Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon 2017

Viña Santa Ema

Amplus Old Vine Carignan 2017

Santa Ema Gran Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon 2017

Viña Siegel

Siegel Gran Reserva Carménère 2017

Siegel Red Blend 1234 2017

Viñedos Puertas

Aguanegra Gran Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon 2015

Caballo Azul Reserva Especial Barricas 2016

Vitivinícola Antawara

Perloro Gran Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

Perloro Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon 2017

Perloro Reserva de Familia Cabernet Sauvignon 2014

Viu Manent

El Incidente Carménère 2016 Viu 8 Cuvée Infinito 2016

China

GOLD

Jiuyue Lanshan Winery

Lanshanyuzhuo Reserve Glory Jade 2016

Ningxia Huahao Winery

Château Huahao Villager's Collection

Marselan Reserve 2017

Ningxia Miqin Winery

Château Miqin Reserve 2017

Ningxia Tiande Winery

Longyi Cabernet Sauvignon 2013

SILVER

Guangzhou Shunchangyuan Wine&Spirit

Plum Wine 13%

Ningxia Gucheng Renjia Winery

Xianglu Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

Ningxia Meiyu Wine Brewing

Meihe 8th Anniversary Limited 2017

Pernod Ricard (Ningxia) Winemakers

Helan Mountain Xiao Feng Cabernet Sauvignon Wine 2015

Redelion Wine Group

Redelion Cabernet Sauvignon No.5 2015

Shanxi Grace Vineyard

Grace Vineyard Tasya's Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

Dynasty Merlot Series Gold Label Merlot 2009 Yinchuan Pushang Winery

Domaine Pu Shang Marselan 2017

Yinchuan Xinniu Winery

Haowang Hao King Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve 2016

He Lan Hong N28 Carbernet Sauvignon 2017

Jade Dove Single Vineyard Cabernet Gernischet 2017

Jade Dove Single Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2017

BRONZE

Chateau Legacy Peak

Legacy Peak Chiyu Cabernet Sauvignon 2015 Château New Qin Ningxia Heyu International Winery

Heyu Reserve Red Wine 2017 Châteaux St. Louis Ding

Château Ningxia Saint Louis Ding Fasaite Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 2014 Guangzhou Shunchangyuan Wine&Spirit Plum Wine 6%

Ho-Lan Soul (Ningxia) International Winery Ho-Lan Soul Reserved Organic Cabernet Sauvignon 2014

Ningxia Gaoyuan Silver Heights Winery Silver Heights Family Reserve Red Blend 2015

Ningxia Hejinzun Winery

Helan Mountain Spirit Helanhong Jiangnan Reserve 2016

Ningxia Helanshan Specialty Development He Chenggong Cabernet Sauvignon 2015

Ningxia Lansai Winery

Lansai Saida Cabernet Sauvignon 2017 Ningxia Lanxuan Winery

Xiangulanxuan Marselan Gran Reserve 2017 Ningxia Luolan Mage Agricultural Technology

Luolan Mage Roland Margo Barrel Ageing 2017 Ningxia Pengsheng Ecological Winery

Peng Sheng Jiutian Cabernet Sauvignon Dry 2017

Ningxia Walphon Winery

Walphon Lanshantu Merlot Dry 2017 Ningxia Zhihuiyuanshi Vineyard

Word of Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon 2016 Pernod Ricard (Ningxia) Winemakers

Helan Mountain Classic Dry White Wine 2016

Helan Mountain Premium Collection Chardonnay Wine 2017

Helan Mountain Premium Collection Fruity Cabernet Sauvignon Wine 2018

Helan Mountain Premium Collection Fruity Chardonnay Wine 2018

Helan Mountain Xiao Feng Chardonnay Wine 2015

Qingdao Great River Hill Winery

Château Nine Peaks Chardonnay Reserve 2017

Shanxi Grace Vineyard

Grace Vineyard Tasya's Reserve Shiraz 2016

Grace Vineyard Treasure is Year 2018

Sino-French Joint-Venture Dynasty Winery

Dynasty Wisemenship Collection Modesta 2010

Weijiani Winery

Earl Lanshan Gran Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2017

Yinchuan Baoshi Wines

Baoshi Songzhi Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

Jade Dove Single Vineyard Chardonnay 2017

Czech Republic

SILVER

B\V Vinarstvi Frankovka Klaret v ýběr z hroznů 2018

Vinarstvi Lahofer

VOC Lahofer Sauvignon 2018

Vinarstvi Pavlov

Vinarstvi Pavlov Ryzlink Vlassky 2017

Winery Ludwig

Ludwig Palava Selection of Berries 2018

Znovin Znojmo

Znovin Tramin Cerveny Vyber z Bobuli 2017 Znovin Veltlinske Zelene Jubilejni 2018

BRONZE

Templarske Sklepy Cejkovice

Sanctus Victoria Chardonnay 2017 Sanctus Victoria Ryzlink Rýnsky 2017 Sanctus Victoria Sauvignon 2017 Sanctus Victoria Tramin 2017

Vinarstvi Pavlov

Vinarstvi Pavlov Rulandske Sede 2017

Vino Mikulov, Spol

Vino Mikulov Sommelier Club Chardonnay 2017

Vino Mikulov Sommelier Club Ryzlink Vlassky 2017

Znovin Znojmo

Znovin Pinot Gris Sur Lie 2017

France

GOLD

Château de Riquewihr Dop & Irion

Dop & Irion Château de Riquewihr Grand Cru Sporen Gewürztraminer 2017

La Cave des Vignerons de Pfa enheim

Pfa Grand Cru Zinnkoepfle Gewürztraminer 2017

Pfa Muscat Tradition 2018

SPH Gerard Bertrand

Lievland

SILVER

Barton & Guestier

Viña Pomal Terruño Centenario Reserva 2014 Rioja, Spain

Barton & Guestier Tourmaline AOC Côtes de Provence 2018

Castel Chateaux & Grands Crus

Château Barreyres Cru Bourgeois 2016

Château du Bousquet 2016

Cave de Saint-Chinian

Raoul Mapoul Rouge 2018

Château de Riquewihr Dop & Irion

Dop & Irion Château de Riquewihr Les Sorcières Gewürztraminer 2017

Dop & Irion Château de Riquewihr Pinot Noir

Les Tonnelles 2016

Dop & Irion Château de Riquewihr Riesling

Les Murailles 2017

Dop & Irion Château de Riquewihr Schoenenbourg Riesling 2016

Dop & Irion Double Impact 2018

Dop & Irion Gentil 2018

Dop & Irion Pinot Noir Rosé 2018

Sporen Pinot Gris 2017

Domaine Cazes

Domaine Cazes Le Credo 2015

Jean-Noel Boidron

Château Cantelauze 2016 AOC Pomerol

La Cave des Vignerons de Pfa enheim

Pfa Gewürztraminer Cuvée Bacchus 2018

Pfa Gewürztraminer Tradition 2018

Pfa Grand Cru Goldert Gewürztraminer 2017

Pfa Grand Cru Goldert Riesling 2017

Pfa Grand Cru Hatschbourg Pinot Gris 2017

Pfa Grand Cru Hatschbourg Riesling 2017

Pfa Grand Cru Steinert Gewürztraminer 2017

Pfa Grand Cru Steinert Pinot Gris 2017

Pfa Grand Cru Steinert Riesling 2017

Pfa Grand Cru Zinnkoepfle Riesling 2017

Pfa Sylvaner Cuvée Lancelot 2018

Pfa Sylvaner Tradition 2018 Red Tie by Pfa Pinot Noir 2018

Laroche

Domaine Laroche Chablis Saint Martin 2018

Ogier Clos de l'Oratoire des Châteauneuf-du-Papes 2015 Clos de l'Oratoire des Châteauneuf-du-Papes 2016

SCV Château du Tariquet

Domaine Tariquet Réserve 2017

Vignobles Famille Quiot

Domaine Duclaux Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red 2015

Domaine Houchart Côtes de Provence Sainte Victoire Rosé 2018

BRONZE

Barton & Guestier

Barton & Guestier Les Petites Parcelles AOC

Vouvray 2018

Château Magnol Cru Bourgeois 2017

Trefethen Dragon's Tooth 2016 Oak Knoll, Napa, USA

Castel Chateaux & Grands Crus

Cru La Maqueline 2017

Cave de Saint-Chinian

8 Secrets Saint Chinian 2016

Les Secrests Sanit Chinian 2017

Château de Riquewihr Dop & Irion

Clos Château d'Isenbourg Gewürztraminer Comtes Isenbourg 2018

Clos Château d'Isenbourg Pinot Gris Comtes Isenbourg 2018

Clos Château d'Isenbourg Riesling Comtes Isenbourg 2018

Dop & Irion Crustacés 2018

Dop & Irion Gewürztraminer Cuvée René Dop 2018

Dop & Irion Muscat Cuvée René Dop 2018 Dop & Irion Riesling Cuvée René Dop 2018

Pinot Blanc Cuvée René Dop 2018

Pinot Gris Cuvée René Dop 2018

Schoenenbourg Riesling 2017

Henri Bourgeois

Sancerre Blanc 'Les Baronnes' 2018

Jean-Noel Boidron

Château Corbin Michotte AOC Saint-Emilion

Grand Cru 2017

La Cave des Vignerons de Pfa enheim

Black Tie by Pfa 2018

Blue Tie by Pfa 2018

Pfa Grand Cru Zinnkoepfle Pinot Gris 2017

Pfa Muscat Cuvée Diane 2018

Pfa Pinot Blanc Cuvée Chevalier 2018

Pfa Pinot Blanc Tradition 2018

Pfa Pinot Gris Cuvée Rabelais 2018

Pfa Pinot Gris Le Clos des Amandiers 2017

Pfa Pinot Gris Le Clos des Amandiers 2018

Pfa Pinot Gris Tradition 2018

Pfa Pinot Noir Cuvée des Dominicains 2018

Pfa Pinot Noir Tradition 2017

Pfa Riesling Tradition 2018 Pfa Tête à Tête Pinot Blanc Pinot Gris 2018

Steingold Muscat by Pfa 2017 Steingold Pinot Gris by Pfa 2017

White Tie by Pfa Pinot Blanc Pinot Gris 2018

SCA Château de Belcier Château de Belcier 2016

SCV Château du Tariquet

Domaine Tariquet Classic 2018

SPH Gerard Bertrand

Château de la Soujeole Grand Vin Malepère 2017

Château La Sauvageonne Grand Vin Languedoc 2018

Château La Sauvageonne Grand Vin Terrasses du Larzac 2017

Gérard Bertrand Terroir Corbières AOP 2016

Vignobles Famille Quiot

Château du Trignon Gigondas Red 2017

Gold Medalist for Pairing Mutton Shashlik Leefield Station Pinot Noir 2018 New Zealand

Georgia GOLD

Shalauri Wine Cellar

Shalauri Cellars Saperavi Dry Red Wine 2017

SILVER

JSC Château Mukhrani

Château Mukhrani Collection Secrète Red 2016

Palavani

Palavani Premium Red Dry 2017

Shalauri Wine Cellar

Shalauri Cellars Khikhvi 2017 Shalauri Cellars Rkatsiteli 2018

Wine Company Shumi Saperavi BIO Iberiuli 2016 Saperavi Qvevri Vinobiza 2018 Shumi Winery Ilerco 2016

BRONZE

JSC Château Mukhrani Château Mukhrani Qvevri 2017

Château Mukhrani Réserve Royale Red 2015 Château Mukhrani Réserve Royale White 2016 Château Mukhrani Saperavi Supérieur 2016 Château Mukhrani Tavkveri 2016

Palavani

Kidndzmarauli Medium Sweet Red Wine 2017 Palavani Premium White Dry 2017

Shalauri Wine Cellar Shalauri Mtsvane 2018

Wine Company Shumi

Iberiuli Khikhvi Qvevri Iberiuli 2018 Vinobiza Saperavi Vinobiza Premium 2018

Winery Chelti

Chelti Estate Chelti of Qvevri Saperavi 2016 Chelti Estate Kindzmarauli 2018

Winery Chelti

Chelti Estate Saperavi of Qvevri 2015

Germany

SILVER

Badischer Winzerkeller

Black Forest B/280 Pinot Blanc Qualitätswein Dry 2018

Hiestand

Asia de Cuba Cosmopolitan Riesling 2017

Weingut Georg Müller Stiftung

Hattenheimer Hassel Riesling GG VDP. Grosse Lage 2017

Hattenheimer Wisselbrunnen Riesling GG VDP. Grosse Lage 2016

Weingut Leitz

Leitz Rüdesheim Kirchenpfad Riesling Kabinett feinherb 2018

Ruedesheimer Magdalenenkreuz Riesling Spätlese 2017

Bushvine Pinotage 2018 Paarl, South Africa

BRONZE

Badischer Winzerkeller

Black Forest Cuvee Blanc O -Dry NV

Black Forest Pinot Blanc Qualitätswein Dry 2018

Black Forest Pinot Gris Qualitätswein Dry 2018

Black Forest Riesling Qualitätswein O -dry 2018

Battenfeld Spanier

Battenfeid Spanier Ortswein Hohen Sulzen Riesling Trocken 2017

Dr. Loosen

Dr. Loosen Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Kabinett 2018

VDP.Weingut Domdechant Werner

Domdechant Werner Hochheimer

Domdechaney Riesling Trocken Grosses Gewächs VDP 2015

Weingut Georg Müller Stiftung

Hattenheimer Hassel Riesling Kabinett VDP.

Grosse Lage 2018

Hattenheimer Hassel Riesling Spätlese VDP.

Grosse Lage 2018

Oestricher Lenchen Riesling Spätlese VDP. Grosse Lage 2018

Riesling Semi-Sweet VDP. Gutswein 2017

Weingut Künstler

Hochheimer Hölle Riesling GG Trocken VDP.

Grosse Lage 2016

Hochheimer Hölle Riesling Spätlese 2018

Weingut Leitz

Leitz Dragonstone Riesling 2018

Leitz EINS-ZWEI-DRY Riesling Trocken 2018

Leitz Magic Mountain Rüdesheim Riesling Trocken 2018

Leitz Ruedesheimer Drachenstein Riesling Auslese 2018

Greece

BRONZE

Avantis Estate Winery

Agios Chronos Holy Time 2015

India

SILVER

Grover Zampa Vineyards

Grover Art Collection Chenin Blanc 2019

Grover Art Collection Viognier 2019

Grover Vijay Amritraj Reserve Collection White 2018

BRONZE

Grover Zampa Vineyards

Chêne Grande Réserve 2016

Grover Art Collection Rosé 2019

Grover Art Collection Sauvignon Blanc 2019

Grover La Réserve Blanc 2018

Grover Art Collection Cabernet Shiraz 2019

Vijay Amritraj Reserve Collection Red 2017

Still Wine | Germany | Bronze >> << Still Wine | India | Bronze

Indonesia

BRONZE

Hatten Wines Hatten Wines Rosé NV

Italy

GOLD

Villa Canestrari

Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG '1888' Riserva 2012

Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG 'Plenum' Riserva 2012

SILVER

Barbanera

Toscana Rosso IGT Gigino 2015 Cantine Europa

Sibiliana Eughenes Grillo 2018

Sibiliana Eughenes Syrah Nero D'Avola 2016 Cantine San Marzano

Sessantanni Primitivo di Manduria DOP 2015

Casalfarneto

Rosae Lacrima di Morro d'Alba DOC 2018

Codice Citra

Caroso Montepulciano d'Abruzzo DOC Riserva 2015

Ferzo Abruzzo Pecorino DOP Superiore 2018 Palio Montepulciano d'Abruzzo DOC 2017 Domus Vini

Novecento23 Rosso Veneto IGP 2016 Fattoria le Terrazze

Le Cave Marche Chardonnay IGT 2018 Ferrari Trento Ferrari Perlé Trentodoc 2013

Gagliole

Gagliole Colli Della Toscana Centrale 2015 Mabis

Biscardo Amarone Della Valpolicella Classico DOCG 2015

Biscardo Divine Jewel Diamond Prosecco DOC Spumante NV

Biscardo Millesimato Prosecco DOC Spumante 2018

Biscardo Oropasso Garganega Chardonnay IGT Veneto 2018 Ru no

Ru no Lumina Pinot Grigio 2018

Tenuta Sant'Antonio

Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG Riserva Lilium Est 2010 Velenosi

Prope Montepulciano d'Abruzzo DOC 2017

Prope Trebbiano d'Abruzzo DOC 2018

Rosso Piceno Roggio del Filare DOC Superiore 2015

Viticoltori Ponte

Prosecco Spumante DOC Treviso Extra Dry Ponte NV

Still Wine | Indonesia | Silver >> << Still Wine | Italy | Silver

BRONZE

Azienda Agricola I Campi di Flavio Prà Valpolicella Ripasso DOC Superiore Campo Ciotoli 2016

Azienda Agricola LA SCOLCA Società Semplice

La Scolca Gavi DOCG 'Gavi del Gavi' Etichetta Nera Bianco Secco 2018

La Scolca Gavi DOCG 'Gavi del Gavi' Etichetta Nera Gold 2018

Baglio Gibellina

Baglio Gibellina U...Passimiento Nero d'Avola Frappato Sicilia DOC 2018

Ca' d'Abruzzo

BVM Cemento Villamagna DOC 2017

BVM Tonneaux Villamagna DOC 2015

Ca d'Abruzzo Montepulciano d'Abruzzo DOP 2017

Ca d'Abruzzo Montepulciano ORO Montepulciano d'Abruzzo DOC 2018

Cantine Europa

Sibiliana Eughenes Zibibbo 2018

Sibiliana Roceno Grillo 2018

Sibiliana Roceno Nero D'Avola 2018 Sibiliana Sensale Chardonnay Bio 2018

Cantine San Marzano

Edda Bianco Salento IGP 2018

Casalfarneto

Casal Farneto Cimare Rosso Piceno DOC 2017

Casal Farneto Otto 8 Borghi NV

Codice Citra

Ferzo - Montepulciano d'Abruzzo DOC Teate 2016

Domus Vini

Eventorosso Vino Rosso d'Italia 2016

Fattoria della Aiola

Fattoria Della Aiola Chianti Classico DOCG 2016

Fattoria Della Aiola Chianti Classico Riserva 2015

Fattoria Della Aiola Rosso del Senatore Toscana IGT 2015

Fattoria le Terrazze

Fattoria le Terrazze Rosso Conero DOC 2016

Grape Expectations Vintners

Coraggioso Nero d'Avola Sicilia DOC 2018

Mabis

Biscardo Diamond Corvina Cabernet Sauvignon IGT Veneto 2017

Biscardo Enigma Sangiovese Rubicone IGT 2017

Biscardo Mavum Corvina Cabernet Sauvignon IGT Veneto 2017

Biscardo Neropasso IGT Veneto 2017

Biscardo Rosapasso IGT Veneto 2018

Ru no

Ru no Chianti DOCG 2018

Ru no Riserva Ducale Chianti Classico DOCG 2016

Still Wine | Italy | Bronze >> << Still Wine | Italy | Bronze

Jiangji Distillery Blue 5-Star China Jiangxiaobai Black Label Pure Taste 168 China

Jiangji Distillery 508 China

Hardys Rare Muscat Australia

Sansilvestro

Piemonte DOC Barbera Passito 2018

Segreta

Segreta Friuli Colli Orientali Friulano 2018

Tenuta Sant'Antonio

Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG Campo dei Gigli 2015

Velenosi

Rêve Pecorino O da 2017

Solesta' Rosso Piceno Superiore 2017

Vigne Olcru

Coppiere Nero Pinot Nero 2016

Villa Canestrari

Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG 2016

Valpolicella DOC Superiore 2016

Japan

GOLD

Hokkaido Wine

Yoichi Harvest Zweigelt Special Cuvee 2017

SILVER

Château Mercian

Château Mercian Essence de Koshu 2015

Château Mercian Hosaka Muscat Bailey A 2016

Château Mercian Koshu Kiiroka Cuvee Ueno 2018

Hiroshima Miyoshi Winery

Tomoé Chardonnay Shingetsu 2017

Tsuno Wine

Makiuchi Vineyard Estate Muscat Bailey-A Estate Tsuno Wine Miyazaki 2018

Onoshita Estate Chardonnay #5 2018 Shiramizu Unfiltered Chardonnay#6-B 2018

BRONZE

Château Mercian

Château Mercian Fuefuki Koshu Gris de Gris 2018

Château Mercian Iwasaki Koshu 2017

Château Mercian Tamamoro Koshu Kiiroka 2018

Hiroshima Miyoshi Winery

Tomoé Chardonnay Taigetsu 2018

Tomoé Muscat Bailey A Kizuta Vineyard 2017

Tomoé Muscat Bailey A Rose 2018

Tomoé Muscat Bailey A Shibatoko Vineyard 2018

Hokkaido Wine

Hokkaido Kerner 2018

Tsurunuma Harvest Special Cuvee Pinot Gris 2016

Tsuno Wine

Koshu Private Reserve 2018

Makiuchi Unwooded Chardonnay 2018

Tsuno Wine Miyazaki Campbell Early 2018

Kazakhstan

SILVER

Arba Wine

Ak Arba Riesling 2015

BRONZE

Arba Wine

Arba Kyzyl Bastau 2015 Arba PinoSape 2015

New Zealand

GOLD

Bald Hills

Bald Hills Bannockburn Central Otago Single Vineyard Pinot Noir 2016

Cobblestone Vineyards

Cobblestone Vineyards 'Te Muna' Pinot Noir 2015 Kono NZ LP

Tohu Awatere Valley Pinot Noir 2017 Seifried Estate

Seifried Winemakers Collection Nelson 'Sweet

Agnes' Riesling 2018

Two Rivers

Two Rivers Isle of Beauty Rosé 2019

SILVER

Babich Wines

Babich Estate Bottled Pinot Gris 2018

Babich Winemakers' Reserve Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2018

Forrest Wines

Forrest e Doctors' Rosé 2019

Forrest e Doctors' Sauvignon Blanc 2019 Glenora Estate

Glenora Estate Syrah 2018 Haha Wine Company

Hãhã Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2019 Hunter's Wines

Hunter's Marlborough Pinot Noir 2017 Hunter's Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2019 Invivo & Co

Graham Norton's Own Sauvignon Blanc 2019 Invivo Sauvignon Blanc crafted by two good mates & one cranky banker 2019

Kono NZ LP

Tohu Awatere Valley Sauvignon Blanc 2019 Marisco Vineyards

Leefield Station Chardonnay 2018

Leefield Station Pinot Gris 2018

Leefield Station Pinot Rosé 2018

Leefield Station Sauvignon Blanc 2018 e King's orn' Pinot Gris 2017

e King's A Sticky End Noble Sauvignon Blanc 2018

e King's Wrath Pinot Noir 2017 e Ned Rosé 2019

Mudbrick Vineyard

Mudbrick Reserve Chardonnay 2018

Nockies Palette

Nockie's Palette 'Georgetown' Pinot Rosé 2018

Ostler Vineyards

Ostler Caroline's Pinot Noir 2016

Otuwhero Trustee

O:TU Classic Hawkes Bay Merlot Rosé 2019

Rapaura Springs

Rapaura Springs Classic Sauvignon Blanc 2019

Rockburn Wines

Rockburn Pinot Noir 2017

e Chosen Single Vineyard Pinot Noir 2018

Saint Clair Family Estate

Saint Clair Omaka Reserve Chardonnay 2017

Saint Clair Pioneer Block 14 Doctor's Creek Pinot Noir 2018

Saint Clair Pioneer Block 18 Snap Block Sauvignon Blanc 2018

Saint Clair Vicar's Choice Pinot Noir 2018

Saint Clair Wairau Reserve Sauvignon Blanc 2018

Seifried Estate

Old Coach Road Nelson Sauvignon Blanc 2019

te Pa Family Vineyards

Pa Road Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2019

Pa Road Pinot Gris 2019

Tiki Wine & Vineyards

Tiki Estate Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2019

Two Rivers

Two Rivers Convergence Sauvignon Blanc 2019

Yealands Wine Group

Babydoll Sauvignon Blanc 2019

Yealands Estate Single Vineyard Pinot Noir 2018

Yealands Estate Single Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc 2019

Yealands Estate Winemaker's Reserve Awatere Valley Pinot Noir 2017

Yealands Pinot Gris 2018

Yealands Reserve Sauvignon Blanc 2019 Yealands Rosé 2018

Yealands Sauvignon Blanc 2019

BRONZE

Babich Wines

Babich Sauvignon Blanc 2019

Babich Winemakers' Reserve Pinot Noir 2018

Borthwick Vineyard

Paddy Borthwick Paper Road Pinot Noir 2018

Paddy Borthwick Pinot Noir 2018

Paddy Borthwick Sauvignon Blanc 2019

Clark Estate

Clark Estate Classic Marlborough Riesling 2018

Clark Estate Upper Awatere Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2018

Cobblestone Vineyards

Cobblestone Vineyards 'Te Muna' Pinot Noir 2013

Forrest Wines

Forrest Sauvignon Blanc 2019

Invivo & Co

Invivo X Sarah Jessica Parker Sauvignon Blanc 2019

Kim Crawford

Kim Crawford Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2018

Kim Crawford New Zealand Pinot Noir 2018

Lvxi Jiangjin Shaojiu Classic Version China

Lvxi Jiangjin Shaojiu Standard Version China

Tianyoude Black Label China

Tianyoude Export Label China

Marisco Vineyards

Fernlands Sauvignon Blanc 2018

Leefield Station Chardonnay 2017

Leefield Station Pinot Noir 2018

Marisco Vineyards Brent Marris Pride & Glory

Sauvignon Blanc 2013

Marisco Vineyards Brent Marris Pride & Glory

Sauvignon Blanc 2016

Marisco Vineyards John Marris e Pioneer Chardonnay 2015

Marisco Vineyards John Marris e Pioneer Chardonnay 2016

e King's Bastard Chardonnay 2017

e King's Desire Pinot Rosé 2018

e King's Favour Sauvignon Blanc 2018

e Ned Chardonnay 2017

e Ned Noble Sauvignon Blanc 2018

e Ned Pinot Grigio 2019

e Ned Pinot Noir 2017

e Ned Sauvignon Blanc 2018

Mudbrick Vineyard

Mudbrick Reserve Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon Petit Verdot Malbec 2018

Nockies Palette

Nockie's Palette Chardonnay 2018

Otuwhero Trustee

O:TU Single Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc 2017

Paua Bay Wines

Paua Bay Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2019

Pinnacle Drinks

Noble Fellows Marlborough Pinot Noir 2018

Rapaura Springs

Rapaura Springs Reserve Sauvignon Blanc 2019

Sacred Hill Marlborough Vineyards

Kaiora Bay Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2019

Kaiora Bay Reserve Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2019

Sacred Hill Vineyards

Sacred Hill Origin Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2019

Saint Clair Family Estate

Saint Clair Vicar's Choice Chardonnay 2017

Saint Clair Vicar's Choice Sauvignon Blanc 2018

Seifried Estate

Seifried Nelson Pinot Noir 2018

Seifried Nelson Sauvignon Blanc 2019

Whitecli Wines

Whitecli Winemaker's Selection Marlborough

Sauvignon Blanc 2019

Wooing Tree Vineyard

Wooing Tree Pinot Noir 2017

Yealands Wine Group

Babydoll Chardonnay 2018

Babydoll Pinot Noir 2018

e Crossings Pinot Noir 2018

e Crossings Sauvignon Blanc 2019

Yealands Wine Group (Cont...)

e Crossings Wild Pinot Noir 2017

Yealands Estate Single Vineyard P.G.R. 2019

Yealands Estate State of Flux Chardonnay 2018

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Still

Still

Yealands Estate State of Flux Sauvignon Blanc 2018

Yealands Estate Winemaker's Reserve Awatere Valley Pinot Noir 2016

Yealands Estate Winemaker's Reserve Central Otago Pinot Noir 2017

Yealands Estate Winemaker's Reserve Sauvignon Blanc 2018

Yealands Lighter in Alcohol Sauvignon Blanc 2019 Yealands Pinot Noir 2018 Yealands Reserve Pinot Noir 2018

Portugal GOLD

Casa Ermelinda Freitas-Vinhos Dona Ermelinda Reserva Branco 2018

Companhia Agricola do Sanguinhal Península de Lisboa 2017

SILVER

Casa Ermelinda Freitas-Vinhos Casa Ermelinda Freitas Alvarinho 2018 Casa Ermelinda Freitas Cabernet Sauvignon Reserva 2015

Casa Ermelinda Freitas Dona Ermelinda Branco 2018

Casa Ermelinda Freitas Dona Ermelinda Reserva 2016

Casa Ermelinda Freitas Sauvignon Blanc & Verdelho 2018

Casa Ermelinda Freitas Syrah Reserva 2017 Casa Ermelinda Freitas Terras do Pó Castas Chardonnay Viognier 2017

Casa Santos Lima

Eximius Tinto 2018 Portas de Lisboa Tinto 2018 Companhia Agricola do Sanguinhal Casabel Lisboa 2018

Cerejeiras Lisboa 2018

DFJ Vinhos, Bigode DFJ Blend Premium Selection White 2018

Brigando Rosé 2018

Coreto Rosé 2018

DFJ Vinhos Coreto Branco 2018

DFJ Vinhos Patamar Reserva 2015

Escada Arinto Reserva 2018

Portada Winemaker's Selection Rosé 2018

Ermelinda Vinhos de Portugal

Vinho Verde Porta Nova Loureiro 2018

Jose Abreu Lopes Mota Capitao

Alfaiate Branco 2018

Tears of Anima 2018

Sociedade Agrícola Quinta de Porrais Porrais Branco 2018

BRONZE

Adega Cooperativa de Palmela

Villa Palma Reserve Red DOC 2015

Villa Palma Reserve White DOC 2016

Casa de Vila Verde Sociedade Agrícola Pluma Vinho Verde DOC 2018

Casa Ermelinda Freitas-Vinhos

Casa Ermelinda Freitas Baía de Tróia Castelão 2017

Casa Ermelinda Freitas Rocksand Shiraz 2017

Casa Ermelinda Freitas Sauvignon Blanc 2018

Casa Ermelinda Freitas Vinha da Fonte Reserva 2017 Casa Ermelinda Freitas Vinha da Valentina Reserva Signature 2017

Casa Ermelinda Freitas Vinha do Torrão Reserva 2017

Dona Ermelinda Tinto Red 2017

Vinha do Fava Touriga Nacional 2017

Casa Santos Lima 4 Uvas Tinto 2018

Azulejo Blanco Leve 2018

Casa Santos Lima OMG 2017

Casa Santos LimaTouriz 2015 Tinto 2015

Colossal Reserva 2017

Confidencial Reserva 2014

LAB Tinto 2018

Lisbonita Tinto 2017

Portas de Lisboa Branco 2018

Valcatrina by Santos Lima Tinto 2018

Vale Perdido Tinto 2018

DFJ Vinhos

Aluado Alicante Bouschet Red Wine 2018

Aluado Chardonnay 2018

Bigode DFJ Blend Premium Selection Rosé 2018

Brigando Shiraz 2018

Escada Touriga Nacional 2018

Point West Alvarinho Chardonnay 2018

Portada Winemaker's Selection 2017

Portada Winemaker's Selection White Wine 2018

Segada Branco 2018

Vega Red Wine DOC 2017

Ermelinda Vinhos de Portugal

Vinho Verde Gábia Loureiro 2018

Sociedade Agricola Quinta Do Conde

Galodoro Tinto 2018

South Africa

GOLD

Asara Wine Estate & Hotel

Asara Vineyard Collection Pinotage 2017

Leopard's Leap Family Vineyards

Leopard's Leap Special Edition Red Blend 2017

Man Vintners

Lievland Bushvine Pinotage 2018

SILVER

Asara Wine Estate & Hotel

Asara Vineyard Collection Cape Fusion 2016

La Motte

La Motte Franschhoek Chardonnay 2018

La Motte Franschhoek Syrah 2016

BOAR Gin Germany Hermit Dutch Coastal Gin Netherland

Yuchanlaojiu Jiuchengmingzhu 12 YO China

Hernö Juniper Cask Gin Sweden

Brandy Lori 9 YO Georgia St Agnes XO 15 YO Australia

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La Motte e Pierneef Collection Sauvignon Blanc 2018

Leopard's Leap Family Vineyards

Leopard's Leap Family Collection Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

Leopard's Leap Culinaria Grand Vin 2017

Man Vintners

Essay Chenin Blanc with Viognier Roussanne 2019 Essay Syrah with Grenache Mourvèdre Cinsault 2018

Man Family Wines Bosstok Pinotage 2018

Man Family Wines Free-run Steen Chenin Blanc 2019

Man Family Wines Padstal Chardonnay 2019

Perdeberg Wines

e Dry Land Collection Conqueror Cabernet Sauvignon 2015

BRONZE

Asara Wine Estate & Hotel

Asara Reserve Merlot 2017

Asara e Bell Tower 2013

La Motte

La Motte Millennium 2017

La Motte e Pierneef Collection Syrah Viognier 2017

Leopard's Leap Family Vineyards

Leopards Leap Pinotage Shiraz 2016 Man Vintners

Lievland Cabernet Sauvignon 2017

Lievland Old Vines Chenin Blanc 2018

Man Family Wines Ou Kalant Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

Perdeberg Wines e Dry Land Collection Courageous Barrel

Fermented Chenin Blanc 2018 e Ploughman Pinotage 2018

Spain

GOLD

Bodegas

Bilbainas

La Vicalanda Gran Reserva 2012

Viña Pomal Terruño Centenario Reserva 2014

Scala Dei

Scala Dei Cartoixa 2016

SILVER

Bodegas Bilbainas

Bodegas Bilbainas La Vicalanda Reserva 2012

Bodegas Bilbainas Vina Pomal Alto de la Caseta 2015

Bodegas Bilbainas Vina Pomal Gran Reserva 2011

Vina Pomal Reserva 2014

Bodegas Castelo de Medina

Castelo Rosé 2018

Legaris Legaris Crianza 2016

Raventos Codorníu

Raimat Clamor Tinto 2017

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Raimat El Niu de la Cigonya 2016

Raimat Vol d'Anima Tinto 2017 Vi de Monestir Abadia de Poblet Tinto 2016

Scala Dei Scala Dei Garnatxa 2017 Scala Dei Prior 2016

BRONZE

Artiga Fustel

Bacco Garnacha 2017 La Bella Garnache 2018

Bodegas Bilbainas

Legaris Verdejo 2018 Vina Pomal Blanco 2018 Vina Pomal Crianza 2016 Vina Pomal Limited Edition 2012

Bodegas Bleda Divus Monastrell Jumilla 2013

Bodegas Castelo de Medina Castelo de Medina Sauvignon Blanc 2018 Castelo de Medina Sauvignon Blanc Vendimia Seleccionada 2018 Castell del Remei Castell del Remei Vi de Finca 2016

Cervoles Celler

Cervoles Garnatxa 2018

Legaris Legaris Roble 2018

Raventos Codorníu Ederra Crianza 2016 Guigo Priorat 2016 Raimat Clamor Blanco 2018 Raimat El Silenci del Moli 2016

Rodriguez de Vera Rodriguez de Vera Mompichel 2016

Taiwan

BRONZE

Weightstone Vineyard Estate & Winery Musann Blanc 2017 ailand

SILVER

Asoke Valley Winery

GranMonte Durif Red Wine 2017

GranMonte Sakuna Syrah Rosé 2019 GranMonte Viognier White Wine 2019

Silverlake Vineyard

Silverlake 'S' Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

BRONZE

Asoke Valley Winery

GranMonte Bussaba Natural Sweet Wine 2018 GranMonte Spring Chenin Blanc 2019 GranMonte e Orient Syrah 2015 GranMonte Verdelho 2019

Siam Winery

Monsoon Valley Colombard 2019

Still Wine | Spain | Gold >> << Still Wine | Taiwan | Bronze

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Monsoon Valley Shiraz 2017

Silverlake Vineyard

Silverlake 'S' Shiraz Private Reserve 2017

USA

GOLD

Darioush Winery

Darioush Signature Viognier 2018

Trefethen Family Vineyards

Trefethen Dragon's Tooth 2016

SILVER Boisset

DeLoach Russian River Pinot Noir 2017

Ca' del Grevino

Ca'Del Grevino Dolcetto 2012

Ca'Del Grevino Pinot Noir 2012 Grevino Chardonnay 2013

Castello di Amorosa

Castello di Amorosa Quattro Cabernet Sauvignon 2015

Cline Family Cellars

Cline Cashmere Red 2017

Cobblestone Vin

Cobblestone Vineyards Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2015

Cobblestone Vineyards Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

Jackson Family Wines

La Crema Russian River Valley Pinot Noir 2016

La Crema Fn River Valley Pinot Noir 2016

Joel Gott Wines

Joel Gott Pinot Noir 2015 Joel Gott Zinfandel 2017

Mason Cellars

Mason Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon 2015

Ménage à Trois Wines

Ménage à Trois Lavish Merlot 2017

Napa Cellars

Napa Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon 2016 Napa Cellars Merlot 2017

Pine Ridge Chenin Blanc + Viognier

Pine Ridge Chenin Blanc + Viognier 2018

Robert Mondavi Winery

Robert Mondavi Winery Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

Robert Mondavi Winery Napa Valley Maestro 2015

Silver Ghost

Silver Ghost Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2017

e Prisoner Wine Company

e Prisoner Wine Company Blindfold White Wine 2017

e Prisoner Wine Company Cuttings Cabernet Sauvignon 2017 e prisoner Wine Company Saldo Zinfandel 2017

e Prisoner Wine Company e Prisoner Red Wine 2017

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Southern Strength Gin Australia Archie Rosé Six Malt New Make Australia

Trefethen Family Vineyards

Trefethen Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

Trefethen Estate Chardonnay 2017

BRONZE

Charles Smith Wines

Charles Smith Wines Kung Fu Girl Riesling 2017

Cobblestone Vineyards

Cobblestone Vineyards Chardonnay 2016

Cobblestone Vineyards Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2013

Cobblestone Vineyards Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2014

Folie à Deux

Folie à Deux Zinfandel 2016

Jackson Family Wines

Kendall Jackson Vintner's Reserve 2017

Joel Gott Wines

Joel Gott Oregon Pinot Noir 2017

Ménage à Trois Wines

Ménage à Trois Decadence Cabernet Sauvignon 2017

Ménage à Trois Luscious Pinot Noir 2017

Merriman Wines

Merriman Vineyard Estate Pinot Noir 2016

Robert Mondavi Private Selection

Robert Mondavi Private Selection Bourbon Barrel-Aged Cabernet Sauvignon 2017

Robert Mondavi Private Selection Bourbon Barrel-Aged Chardonnay 2018

Robert Mondavi Private Selection Cabernet Sauvignon 2017

Robert Mondavi Private Selection Chardonnay 2018

Robert Mondavi Private Selection Rum BarrelAged Merlot 2017

e Prisoner Wine Company e Prisoner Wine Company Derange Red Wine 2016

Titus Vineyards

Titus Vineyards Malbec 2012

SPARKLING WINE

LISTED BY COUNTRY

Australia

SILVER

De Bortoli Wines

Emeri Pink Moscato NV

Nova Vita Wines

Nova Vita Art Series Sparkling Chardonnay Pinot Noir NV

BRONZE

Bird in Hand Winery

Bird in Hand Joy Sparkling Pinot Noir 2015

Cape Discovery Wines

Cape Discovery Brut Cuvee NV

Pure Wine Co.

Pete's Pure Prosecco 2019

Shottesbrooke Vineyards

Shottesbrooke 1337 Heritage Series Blanc de Blancs NV

Treasury Wine Estates

Seppelt the Great Entertainer Sparkling Shiraz 2018

Wingara Wine Group

Azahara Moscato NV

Azahara Sparkling Chardonnay Pinot Noir Brut NV

China

BRONZE

Sino-French Joint-Venture Dynasty Winery Ltd.

Dynasty 5° Sparkling Wine NV

Czech Republic

SILVER

Bohemia Sekt

Bohemia Sekt Prestige Rosé Brut NV

BRONZE

Bohemia Sekt

Bohemia Sekt Louis Girardot Brut 2015

Bohemia Sekt Prestige 36 Brut 2015

Bohemia Sekt Prestige Brut 2016

Bohemia Sekt Prestige Chardonnay Brut 2015 Chateau Bzenec

Château Bzenec Brut 2016

England GOLD

Southern England Wines Roebuck Estates Classic Cuvée Brut 2014

France

SILVER

Château de Riquewihr Dop & Irion

Dop & Irion Crémant Brut L'Exception Pinot Gris 2014

Dop & Irion Crémant Brut Rosé NV

Comtes de Dampierre

Champagne Comtes de Dampierre Bentley Anniversary Cuvee Brut NV

Champagne Comtes de Dampierre Cuvée des Ambassadeurs Brut Premier Cru NV

La Cave des Vignerons de Pfa enheim

Pfa Crémant d'Alsace Brut L'Excellence Prestige NV

Pfa Crémant d'Alsace Brut Rosé NV

BRONZE

Champagne iénot

Champagne iénot Brut NV

Champagne iénot Brut Vintage 2008

Château de Riquewihr Dop & Irion

Clos Château d'Isenbourg Crémant Brut Blanc de Blancs Comtes Isenbourg NV

Crémant Brut Blanc de Blancs NV

Dop & Irion Crémant Brut Cuvée Prestige Elégance NV

Dop & Irion Crémant Brut Egérie Chardonnay 2016

Dop & Irion Crémant Extra Brut Blanc de Blancs Zéro Dosage NV

Comtes de Dampierre

Champagne Comtes de Dampierre Family Reserve Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru Brut 2019

La Cave des Vignerons de Pfa enheim

Crémant d'Alsace Ernest Wein Blanc de Blancs Brut NV

Crémant d'Alsace Pfa Blanc de Blancs Brut NV Crémant d'Alsace Pfa Brut L'Exception Chardonnay NV Crémant d'Alsace Pfa Brut Pinot Gris 2014

India

SILVER Grover Zampa Vineyards Grove Soirée Brut Rosé 2018

BRONZE

Grover Zampa Vineyards Grover La Réserve Royale Brut 2016 Grover Soirée Brut 2018

Indonesia

SILVER

Hatten Wines Hatten Wines Sparkling Brut Tunjung NV

Italy

SILVER

Ferrari Trento Ferrari Perlé Trentodoc 2013

Mabis

Biscardo Divine Jewel Diamond Prosecco DOC Spumante NV

Biscardo Millesimato Prosecco DOC Spumante 2018

Perlino Spa

Perlino Quality Sparkling Wine Moscato Dolce NV

Viticoltori Ponte

Prosecco Spumante DOC Treviso Extra Dry Ponte NV

BRONZE

3GP

FIOL Prosecco Extra Dry DOC NV

Ru no Ru no Prosecco DOC NV

Koakoa Limoncello New Zealand

FNQ Rum Co. Platinum Australia

Guillotine Vodka Originale France

Avosh Vodka Australia

Sparkling | Italy

| Silver

Viticoltori Ponte

Pinot Grigio Spumante Brut DOC Delle Venezie Ponte NV

Japan

BRONZE

Hiroshima Miyoshi Winery Miyoshi Wine Villaqua Pinot Noir Sparkling 2018

New Zealand

SILVER

Hunter's Wines Hunter's Marlborough MiruMiru Reserve 2015

Spain

GOLD

Codorníu

Codorníu Raventos Seleccion de La Familia Brut NV

Gran Codorníu Chardonnay Reserve 2015

SILVER

Codorníu Anna de Blanc de Blancs Cava NV

Codorníu Cuvee Barcelona 1872 Cava NV

Gran Codorníu Pinot Noir 2016 Codorníu Herencia Codorníu 1551 Cava NV Parxet Cuvee 21 Eco Brut 2017

BRONZE

Anna de Codorníu Brut Rosé NV

Ars Collecta Grand Rosé 2015 Codorníu Non Plus Ultra Cava NV Cuvee Barcelona 1872 Rosado NV

BRONZE (Cont...)

Delapierre Brut Tradicion Cava NV Cervoles Garnatxa 2018

FORTIFIED WINE LISTED BY COUNTRY

Australia

GOLD Grant Burge Grant Burge 20 YO Tawny Hardys Hardys Rare Muscat

SILVER

De Bortoli Wines De Bortoli 8 YO Fine Tawny

De Bortoli Black Noble 10 YO (Botrytis Semillon) De Bortoli Old Boys 21 YO Tawny De Bortoli Show Liqueur Muscat

Hardys

Hardys Rare Liqueur Sauvignon Blanc Hardys Rare Tawny

BRONZE

Richard Buller Wines Pty Ltd. Richard Buller Wines Caldwell Barrel Aged Tawny

Greece

SILVER

Greek Wine Cellars D. Kourtakis S.A. Samos Vin Doux

Indonesia

Japan

SILVER

Gojoshuzo Co., Ltd.

- Goshin Daiginjyo Yamadanishiki Saito

- Saito Junmai Ginjo Genshu

BRONZE

Hananomai Brewing Co., Ltd.

- HANA no MAI Japanese Sparkling Sake Saito

- Saito Ginjo Aged Sake

- Saito Premium Junmai Sake Tanizakura-shuzo Co., Ltd.

- Sakurasakura

Tatsuuma-Honke Brewing Co. Ltd.

- Kuromatsu Hakushika Kaori Junmai Ginjo Premium Pack

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Little Rich Lupulins Neipa Hong Kong

Hope & Perseverance Double IPA Hong Kong

Loose Rivet New England IPA Viet Nam

e Mistress Double IPA7 Viet Nam

Spirits

Young Master Brewery Captain's Bar Beer Hong Kong

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SPIRITS LISTED BY TYPE

ABSINTHE

SILVER

Metropolitan Spirits France

- La Maison Fontaine Verte

BRONZE

Distillerie Larusée Switzerland

- Larusée Blanche de Léon - Larusée Verte

Metropolitan Spirits France

- La Maison Fontaine Blanche

ARMAGNAC

SILVER

SCV Château du Tariquet France

- Domaine Tariquet Bas-Armagnac XO

- Domaine Tariquet Folle Blanche 12 Years

- Domaine Tariquet Folle Blanche 15 Years

BRONZE

SCV Château du Tariquet France

- Domaine Tariquet Bas-Armagnac Le Légendaire - Domaine Tariquet Bas-Armagnac VSOP - Domaine Tariquet Folle Blanche 8 Years

ASIAN SPIRITS

GOLD

Chongqing Jiangji Distillery China

- Jiangji Distillery 508

- Jiangji Distillery Blue 5-Star

- Jiangxiaobai Black Label Pure Taste 168

Lvxi Distillery China

- Lvxi Jiangjin Shaojiu Classic Version

- Lvxi Jiangjin Shaojiu Craft

- Lvxi Jiangjin Shaojiu Standard Version

Qinghai Huzhu Barley Wine China

- Tianyoude Black Label

- Tianyoude Export Label

Yuchan Group China

- Yuchanlaojiu Jiuchengmingzhu 12 YO

SILVER

Chongqing Jiangji Distillery China

- Danchun Gaoliang

Chongqing Jiangji Distillery (Cont...)

- Jiangji Distillery 408

- Jiangxiaobai Black Label Original

- Jiangxiaobai Intimate Friend

- Jiangxiaobai Joyouth

- Jiangxiaobai L.168

- Jiangxiaobai P100

- Jiangxiaobai Pure

- Jiangxiaobai Share with Ten Guys

Lvxi Distillery

- Lvxi Jiangjin Shaojiu Old Pot

PhuTao ailand

- Moonmaster

Qinghai Huzhu Barley Wine China

- Tianyoude Golden Treasure Reserve - Tianyoude Red Five Star Renshuai Distillery China

- Renshuai Nianchun Shen Liquor Group China

- China Shenjiu Shenjiu Jiangxiang Zhencang - Zhongguo Shenjiu Master Limited Edition Sichuan Jingsheng Group Deshengfu Jiuliang Laojiao Brewing China

- Shuang Fang Gu Jiu

BITTERS

BRONZE Applewood Distillery Australia - Økar Amaro

COGNAC

SILVER Beam Suntory France

- Courvoisier VSOP Louis Royer France

- Louis Royer Extra - Louis Royer VSOP - Louis Royer XO Monnet France - Monnet XXO

BRONZE Beam Suntory France

SILVER Distillerie Massenez France

- Poire Williams Eau de Vie de Poire Prisonniere 40% Nakano BC Japan - Nakano BC Ume Spirits Kayuki BRONZE Distillerie Massenez France - Eau de Vie Kirsch Vieux VRP 40%

GIN

GOLD BOAR Distillery Germany - BOAR Gin Hermit concepts Netherlands - Hermit Dutch Coastal Gin Hernö Gin Distillery Sweden

- Hernö Juniper Cask Gin - Hernö Old Tom Gin Never Never Distilling Australia

- Southern Strength Gin Patient Wolf Distilling Australia - Patient Wolf Summer yme Gin V2C Spirits Netherlands - V2C Dutch Dry Gin

SILVER 4Gents GmbH Germany - Irving Gin Applewood Distillery Australia - Applewood Gin Archie Rose Distilling Australia

- Archie Rosé Distiller's Strength Gin - Archie Rosé Signature Dry Gin Australian Distilling Australia - Adelaide Gin - Sydney Gin Beam Suntory Japan

- Roku Gin Japanese Craft Gin Berry Bros. & Rudd England - No.3 London Dry Gin

HHRBAIMSwC&V South Australia, Australia

Gulden Draak Classic Belgium

Merciless Phantom Reserve Imperial Stout Viet Nam

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Brass Lion Distillery

Singapore

- Brass Lion Singapore Dry Gin Dublin City Gin Company

Republic of Ireland

- Dublin City Gin Premium Irish Dry Gin Dublin Cut

Erik Sarkic Slovenia - Brin Gin

Four Pillars Distillery

Australia

- Four Pillars 58.8 Gin Navy Strength

- Four Pillars Chardonnay Barrel Gin

- Four Pillars Rare Dry Gin

- Four Pillars Sherry Cask Gin

- Four Pillars Single Cask Gin S31

Great Southern Distilling

Australia

- Giniversity Australian Native Gypsy Brewing Australia

- Craft & Co Gingerbread - Craft & Co Navy Strength

- Craft & Co Old Tom

Heathcote Holdings Australia

- Heathcote Fin's Navy Strength Gin

- Heathcote Founders Gin Hernö Gin Distillery Sweden

- Hernö Gin 47%

- Hernö Navy Strength Gin Kangaroo Island Distillery Australia

- KIS O'Gin

- KIS Old Tom Gin

- KIS Whisky Barrel Aged Gin - KIS Wild Gin

Komasa Jozo Japan

- Komasa Gin Hojicha

Kyrö Distillery Company

Finland

- Koskue

- Napue

Langstane Liquor Company

Scotland

- Porter's Gin

- Porter's Tropical Old Tom Gin

Levenswater

Canada

- Levenswater Harvest Gin

Mt. Uncle Distillery

Australia

- Botanic Australis Bushfire Smoked Gin Nairobi Distillers

Kenya - Procera Gin

Nakano BC

Japan

- Nakano BC Craft Gin Kodachi Nelson's Distillery & School England

- Nelson's Rhubarb and Custard Gin Never Never Distilling Australia

- Triple Juniper Gin Nordic Gin House Sweden

- København Klassisk Gin Number One Drinks

Japan

- Ki No Bi Kyoto Dry Gin - Ki No Bi Sei Kyoto Dry Gin Opyos Beverages

Luxembourg - Opyos Luxembourg Sloe Gin

Original Spirit Co. Australia

- Original Classic Dry Patient Wolf Distilling Australia

- Blackthorn Gin - Melbourne Dry Gin Pearse Lyons Distillery Republic of Ireland - Mil Gin

Raven Spirits Scotland

- Hrafn Gin ' ought & Memory' Real Refinery Switzerland - Nakal Gin Rogue Society Distilling Company New Zealand

- Scapegrace Gold Premium New Zealand Dry Gin

Sash&Fritz Germany - Wild Child Gin

Sauerland Distillers Germany

- Woodland Sauerland Dry Gin - Woodland Sauerland Dry Gin e Navy

Strength

- Woodland Sauerland Pink Gin Song Cai Distillery

Viet Nam - Song Cai Viet Nam Dry Gin

Southwestern Distillery England

- Tarquin's Cornish Dry Gin

Suitcase Spirits

South Africa - HKG Gin e Big Hill Distillery England - Spirit of George

e National Distillery Company

New Zealand

- Verdigris Dry Gin

e Splendid Gin Australia

- e Splendid Gin 'Mesmeric'

- e Splendid Gin Original Purity and Obscurity e Tailor Made Spirits Company

Australia

- e West Winds Gin Barrel Expedition II - e West Winds Gin e Broadside

- e West Winds Gin e Cutlass

Tornio Distillery

Finland

- Lójhtu – e Magical Gin of Lapland Unesdi Distribuciones

England

- Mombasa Club London Dry Gin

- Mombasa Colonels Reserve London Dry Gin Unesdi Distribuciones

Spain

- Mombasa Club Lemon Edition Vof Oddysey of Spirits Belgium

- Moon Cherry William Grant & Sons Scotland

- Hendrick's Gin Yomeishu Seizo Japan - Kanomori

BRONZE 1888 Heritage France

- Royal Sedang 1888 Australian Whisky Holdings Australia

- Forty Spotted Classic Gin Eva Susanne Baumann-Cox e Good Gin Austria

- e Good Gin

Four Pillars Distillery

Australia

- Four Pillars Spiced Negroni Gin

Full Circle Craft Distillers Philippines - Archipelago Barrel Reserve Gin - Archipelago Botanical Gin

Great Southern Distilling Australia - Giniversity Bontanical Hernö Gin Distillery Sweden

- Hernö Gin 40.5%

Hokkaido Liberty Whisky Japan

- Benizakura Craft Gin 9148 No.0101

Hak Mo Sheung Ancho y Panca Hong Kong

Mala Pilsner Hong Kong

ArtMonster Itaewon Freedom South Korea

Hong Kong Distillery

Hong Kong

- Handover Gin - Hong Kong's First Gin Koakoa Limoncello and e Bond Store

New Zealand

- e Bond Store Kawakawa Gin Masahiro Japan

- Masahiro Okinawa Craft Gin (Recipe 01) Monopol Spirituosen

Germany

- Mariposa Gin Number One Drinks Japan

- Ki No Tea Kyoto Dry Gin Spirit of Harrogate England

- Slingsby Gooseberry Gin Stuttgart Distillers Germany

- Ginstr Stuttgart Dry Gin e National Distillery Company New Zealand

- Adorn Beauty Gin Limited Edition Unesdi Distribuciones Spain

- Mombasa Club Strawberry Edition

GRAIN SPIRITS

GOLD

Archie Rose Distilling Australia

- Archie Rosé Six Malt New Make

BRONZE

Archie Rose Distilling Australia

- Archie Rosé White Rye

GRAPE BRANDY

GOLD

Angove Family Winemakers Australia

- St Agnes XO 15 YO

Oude Molen Distillers

South Africa

- Oude Molen VOV Cape Brandy Wine Company Shumi Georgia

- Brandy Lori 9 YO

SILVER

Angove Family Winemakers Australia

- St Agnes XO Imperial 20 YO Bodegas Fundador Spain

- Fundador Doble Madera

- Fundador Exclusivo

- Fundador Supremo 12 YO Pedro Ximenez Sherry

- Casks

- Fundador Supremo 15 YO Amontillado Sherry Casks

- Fundador Supremo 18 YO Oloroso Sherry Casks

- Fundador Triple Madera

Oude Molen Distillers

South Africa

- 100 Reserve Premium Brandy

- Oude Molen VS Cape Brandy

- Oude Molen VSOP Cape Brandy

- Oude Molen XO Cape Brandy Winepak Corporation

Malaysia

- John Napoleon VSOP

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LIQUEURS

GOLD

Koakoa Limoncello and e Bond Store New Zealand

- Koakoa Limoncello e Gi ard Distillery France

- Gi ard Creme de Menthe Pastille White Liqueur

SILVER

Distillerie Meunier France

- Liqueur du Bicentenaire Fábrica da Igreja Paroquial dos Prazeres Portugal

- Licor de Nêspera

- Prazeres da Quinta Licor Rosas Grandes Distilleries Peureux France

- Griottines Original 15% Hijos de Pablo Esparza, Bodegas Navarras, S.A.

Spain

- Esparza Licor de Manzana Verde

- Hijos de Pablo Esparza Anis Las Cadenas

- Pacharan Navarro Basarana Etiqueta Negra Licores Mitjans S.A Chile

- Licor de Cassis Lvxi Distillery China

- Jiangxiaobai Fruit (Apple) - Jiangxiaobai Fruit (Peach) - Meijian PhuTao ailand - Black Moon

BRONZE

Applewood Distillery Australia

- Carter's Original Co ee Liqueur Distillerie Massenez France

- Liqueur de Poire Williams Golden Eight 25% Engelstad Spirits AS Netherlands

- Dramm Burning Black Liqueur - Dramm Licorice Cream Licores On the Rocks, SL Spain

- Licor Tarta de Manzana Metropolitan Spirits Ltd. France - La Maison Fontaine Chocolate

MISCELLANEOUS SPIRITS

BRONZE

Original Spirit Co. Australia

- Ginfusion Blood Orange & Japanese Yuzu

PISCO

SILVER

Licores Mitjans S.A Chile

- Pisco Diaguitas Reservado Transparente

RUM

GOLD

Distillerie Neisson Martinique

- Le Rhum Agricole XO Par Neisson

Spirits | Liqueurs | Gold >> << Spirits | Rum | Gold

Mt. Uncle Distillery Pty Ltd. Australia

- FNQ Rum Co. Platinum SILVER Andaman Distillers ailand - Chalong Bay Pure Series

Brugal

Dominican Republic

- Brugal 1888 Ron Gran Reserva Compañía Licorera de Nicaragua Nicaragua

- Flor de Caña Rum 12 Years Slow Aged - Flor de Caña Rum 25 Years Slow Aged

Distillerie Neisson Martinique

- Marinique Neisson XO Mt. Uncle Distillery Pty Ltd. Australia

- FNQ Rum Co. Iridium BRONZE Andaman Distillers ailand

- Chalong Bay Rum Ka r Lime

- Chalong Bay Rum ai Sweet Basil Compañía Licorera de Nicaragua Nicaragua

- Flor de Caña 18 Years Distillerie Neisson Martinique

- Rhum Agricole Blanc Neisson 50% - Rhum Agricole Blanc Neisson 52.5% Ron Santa Teresa Venezuela - Santa Teresa 1796

SHOCHU/SOJU GOLD Mercian corporation Japan

- Yatsushiroshiranuigura Hakusui Kome SILVER Kirishima Shuzo Co., Ltd. Japan - Aka Kirishima - Akane Kirishima - Kuro Kirishima - Kuro Kirishima EX - Shiro Kirishima Mercian corporation Japan

- Yatsushiroshiranuigura Hakusui Mugi - Yatsushiroshiranuigura Maroyaka Imo - Yatsushiroshiranuigura Usuki Usagi Nekka LLC Japan

- e Nekka Shochu Ogatama Shuzo Co., Ltd. Japan

- Banshu No Hai - Tekkan - Tetsu Uma Ookubo Shuzo Co., Ltd. Japan

- Mori No Yousei Yaki Imo Shochu - Ookubo Yaki Imo Shochu Saito Japan

- Saito Aged Shochu Yamamoto Shuzo Co., Ltd. Japan

- Kura No Kami - Satsuma Godai

Spirits | Rum | Gold >> << Spirits | Shochu/Soju | Silver

BRONZE

Machida Shuzo Co., Ltd.

Japan

- Nankai Gold Premium Blended Shochu

- Nankai Shochu Vacuum-Distilled Mercian corporation

Japan

- Yatsushiroshiranuigura Dogyan Nekka LLC

Japan

- e Baganekka Shochu - e Nekka44 Ookubo Shuzo Co., Ltd.

Japan - Samurai No Mon Honkaku Imo Shochu

VODKA

GOLD

Bastille Day SAS

France

- Guillotine Vodka Originale e Tailor Made Spirits Company

Australia

- Avosh Vodka

SILVER

Archie Rose Distilling Co. Australia

- Archie Rosé Original Vodka

Full Circle Craft Distillers Co., Inc.

Philippines - Archipelago Lava Rock Vodka Granite Rock Distillery GmbH

Germany - 9 Mile Vodka Snow Leopard Poland - Snow Leopard Vodka

BRONZE G&J Distillers

England - Broken Clock Lingering Vodka Industria E Comercio de Bebidas Kalmae Ltda

Brazil

- Vodka Kalvelage Vibe Winepak Corporation (M) Sdn Bhd Malaysia

- Kharaso Vodka Original

WHISKEY - IRISH

Republic of Ireland

SILVER

Pearse Lyons Distillery Republic of Ireland

- Pearse Founders Choice 12 YO Single Malt

- Pearse Irish Whiskey Distillers Choice

- Pearse Original Sláinte Spirits Republic of Ireland

- Sláinte Irish Whiskey

WHISKEY - USA

GOLD Beam Suntory USA

- Maker's Mark Bourbon Whisky

SILVER

Anchor Brewery & Distillery Co. USA

- Old Potrero 18th Century Style Pot Distilled Whiskey Single Malt Endless West USA

- Glyph

William Grant & Sons USA

- Hudson Baby Bourbon Whiskey

WHISKY - SCOTCH

Scotland

GOLD e Glenrothes Scotland

- e Glenrothes 25 YO Single Malt Scotch Whisky

SILVER Ardgowan Distillery Scotland

- Expedition 20 YO Blended Malt Beam Suntory Scotland

- Bowmore 12 YO Berry Bros. & Rudd Scotland

- Berry Bros. & Rudd Classic Range Islay, Blended Malt Scotch Whisky Highland Park Distillery Scotland

- Highland Park 12 YO Viking Honour Single Malt Scotch Whisky

- Highland Park 18 YO Viking Pride Single Malt Scotch Whisky

- Highland Park Twisted Tattoo 16 YO Single Malt Scotch Whisky Old Pulteney Scotland

- Old Pulteney 15 YO Single Malt

- Old Pulteney 17 YO Single Malt

- Old Pulteney Huddart Single Malt e BenRiach Scotland

- e BenRiach 21 YO

- e BenRiach Sherry Wood Aged 12 YO e Famous Grouse Scotland

- e Famous Grouse Finest Blended Scotch Whisky

- e Famous Grouse Smoky Black Blended Scotch Whisky e Glenrothes Scotland

- e Glenrothes 12 YO Single Malt Scotch Whisky

- e Glenrothes 18 YO Single Malt Scotch Whisky

- e Glenrothes Whisky Maker's Cut e Naked Grouse Scotland

- e Naked Grouse Blended Malt Scotch Whisky

Tullibardine Distillery Scotland

- Highland Queen Blend Sherry Cask Finish

- Tullibardine 225 Sauternes Cask Finish

- Tullibardine Sovereign BRONZE

Tullibardine Distillery Scotland

- Highland Queen Blend

- Tullibardine 500 Sherry Cask Finish

WHISKIES - WORLDWIDE

GOLD e Cotswolds Distillery

England

- Cotswolds Single Malt Whisky

SILVER

Archie Rose Distilling Co. Australia

- Archie Rosé Single Malt Whisky

Great Southern Distilling Co. Australia

- Limebruners Western Australia Single Malt Whisky Sherry Cask M105

- Limeburners Western Australia Single Malt Whisky Director Cut

Lark Distillery Australia

- Lark Tasmania's First Single Malt Whisky Distiller's Selection

SLYRS Destillerie

Germany

- SLYRS Bavarian Single Malt Whisky Aged 12 YO e Cotswolds Distillery England

- Cotswolds Founder's Choice Single Malt Whisky

BRONZE

Archie Rose Distilling Co. Australia

- Archie Rosé Rye Malt Whisky Kaicho Japan

- Kaicho Blended Whisky

- Kaicho Pure Malt Whisky

- Tenjaku Whisky

Kanosuke Distillery (Komasa Jozo) Japan

- Kanosuke New Born

Mars Distillery (Hombo Shuzo) Japan

- Single Malt Komagatake Yakushima Aging Bottled in 2019

Mt. Uncle Distillery Pty Ltd. Australia

- Watkins Whiskey Co. Single Malt Overeem Distillery Australia

- Overeem Single Malt Whisky Port Cask Single Cask

SLYRS Destillerie Germany

- SLYRS Bavarian Single Malt Whisky Classic

WORLDWIDE FORTIFIED WINE / VIN DE LIQUEUR

SILVER

Edelbrandmanufaktur Wilhelm Marx Germany

- Wilhelm Marx Gingerliq 2017

BRONZE

Edelbrandmanufaktur Wilhelm Marx Germany

- Wilhelm Marx Ginseng 2016

Red White Rosé

BEER | LISTED BY TYPE

INDIAN PALE ALE

GOLD

Carbon Brews

Hong Kong

- Little Rich Lupulins Neipa

Carbon Brews & Heretic Brewing

Hong Kong

- Hope & Perseverance Double IPA

Heart of Darkness Brewery Viet Nam

- Loose Rivet New England IPA

- e Mistress Double IPA

Young Master Brewery Hong Kong - 1842 Island Imperial IPA

SILVER

7 Bridges Brewing Viet Nam

- Dragon 3 Coil IPA

Brewerkz Brewing

Singapore

- Brewerkz Gunpowder Resin Bomb DIPA

Carbon Brews Hong Kong

- Crazy Rich Lupulins Double Hazy IPA Gweilo Beer Hong Kong

- Gweilo IPA

Heroes Beer Hong Kong

- Love Peace Mastermind World Lazy Dayz 2019 - Si L Dan

Moonzen Brewery Hong Kong

- Jade Emperor IPA

BRONZE

7 Bridges Brewing Viet Nam

- Imperial IPA BIIR Brewers Belgium Belgium

- BIIR White IPA

Carbon Brews Hong Kong

- Riders on the Hop City Brew Hong Kong

- is City is Snoring (Milkshake IPA)

Deadman Brewery Hong Kong

- Hang Five IPA

Heroes Beer Hong Kong

- Cereusly

- Try Time

Moonzen Brewery Hong Kong

- Jiangxi Salted Mandarin IPA

Young Master Brewery Hong Kong

- Jeng IPA

PALE ALE

GOLD

Young Master Brewery

Hong Kong

- Classic Pale Ale

SILVER City Brew Hong Kong

- is City is Guiding (NE Pale Ale)

Beer | Pale Ale | Silver >>

Gypsy Brewing Australia

- Craft & Co Tropical XPA Heroes Beer Hong Kong - SNAP-09 Hong Kong Beer Hong Kong

- Hong Kong Beer Amber Ale

BRONZE

7 Bridges Brewing Viet Nam

- Heritage Blonde Ale Gweilo Beer Hong Kong

- Gweilo Pale Ale Heart of Darkness Brewery Viet Nam - Dream Alone Pale Ale

PALE LARGER

GOLD

Brewerkz Brewing

Singapore

- Brewerkz Bohemian Pilsner

Young Master Brewery Hong Kong

- Captain's Bar Beer

SILVER

Heart of Darkness Brewery Viet Nam

- e Island India Pale Lager New Sarum Brewing Company USA

- Yadkin River Lager

BRONZE

Artmonster Brewery South Korea

- ArtMonster Ultimate Luck Bel-Boy Express Hong Kong - Kung Fu Lager Carbon Brews Hong Kong - Earth People Gweilo Beer Hong Kong - Gweilo Pilsner Laitilan Wirvoitusjuomatehdas Finland - Laitilan Kukko Pils

PORTER / STOUT GOLD

Heart of Darkness Brewery Viet Nam

- Merciless Phantom Reserve Imperial Stout Young Master Brewery Hong Kong

- Hak Mo Sheung Double Chocolate

SILVER

7 Bridges Brewing Viet Nam - Imperial Stout

Artmonster Brewery South Korea

- ArtMonster Monk Food

BRONZE

Brewerkz Brewing Singapore - Brewerkz Oatmeal Stout Brouwerij Van Steenberge Belgium

- Gulden Draak Imperial Stout

Beer | Porter/Stout | Bronze >>

City Brew Hong Kong

- is City is Shining (Earl Grey Porter) Hong Kong Beer Hong Kong - Sevens Stout

PORTER / STOUT

GOLD

Heart of Darkness Brewery Viet Nam

- Merciless Phantom Reserve Imperial Stout Young Master Brewery Hong Kong

- Hak Mo Sheung Double Chocolate

SILVER

7 Bridges Brewing Viet Nam

- Imperial Stout Artmonster Brewery South Korea

- ArtMonster Monk Food BRONZE Brewerkz Brewing Singapore

- Brewerkz Oatmeal Stout Brouwerij Van Steenberge Belgium

- Gulden Draak Imperial Stout City Brew Hong Kong

- is City is Shining (Earl Grey Porter) Hong Kong Beer Hong Kong - Sevens Stout

SOUR

GOLD Artmonster Brewery South Korea

- ArtMonster Blueberry Sour SILVER Artmonster Brewery South Korea

- ArtMonster Dry Hop Sour Saison

- ArtMonster Mixed Berry Sour Carbon Brews Hong Kong

- Sour Punch Fruit Punch Berliner Weisse BRONZE

Artmonster Brewery South Korea

- ArtMonster Passion Fruit Sour - ArtMonster Ruby Kriek Brewerkz Brewing Singapore

- Brewerkz Razzmitaz Sour Moonzen Brewery Hong Kong

- Passion Fruit Sour Milk IPA Young Master Brewery Hong Kong

- Days of Being Wild Raspberry

SPECIALTY

GOLD

Brouwerij Van Steenberge

Belgium

- Gulden Draak Classic Heroes Beer Hong Kong - HHRBAIMSwC&V - Wing Man

Young Master Brewery

Hong Kong

- Hak Mo Sheung Ancho y Panca

- Mala Pilsner

SILVER

Brouwerij de Halve Maan Belgium

- Stra e Hendrik Quadrupple H.K. Lovecraft Hong Kong

- Lovecraft Rauchbier

- Lovecraft Vienna Lager Heroes Beer Hong Kong

- Captain Psykick - Hunk Sir

Moonzen Brewery Company Hong Kong

- Dancing Lion Cider

Young Master Brewery Hong Kong

- Rye on Wood

BRONZE

Brasserie 3 MONTS

France

- 3 Monts Triple Grande Reserve

Brouwerij Van Steenberge Belgium

- Fourchette

Gweilo Beer

Hong Kong

- Skyline IPA H.K. Lovecraft Hong Kong

- Lovecraft Doppelbock

Heroes Beer Hong Kong

- Hangry Donut - Horizon-X Hong Kong Whistle Hong Kong

- Apple Cider

Tai Wai Brewery Hong Kong

- Rose & Zhengshan Pu Er Dark Lager

WHEAT

GOLD

Artmonster Brewery South Korea

- ArtMonster First Love's Scent

- ArtMonster Itaewon Freedom

SILVER

Brouwerij de Halve Maan

Belgium

- Blanche de Bruges

Brouwerij Van Steenberge Belgium

- Baptist Wit Blanche

BRONZE

7 Bridges Brewing

Viet Name

- Sunset Tangerine Wheat

Lion Rock Brewery

Hong Kong

- Wheat Lover

FOOD PAIRING LISTED BY TYPE PAIRING WITH ROASTED GOOSE

GOLD

Pegeric Wines Australia

Pegeric Pinot Noir Late Picked Sweet Style 2008 Jackson Family Wines USA

La Crema Russian River Valley Pinot Noir 2016 Trefethen Family Vineyards USA

Trefethen Dragon's Tooth 2016

SILVER

Asoke Valley Winery ailand

GranMonte Durif Red Wine 2017

Richard Hamilton Wines Australia

Richard Hamilton 'Burton's Vineyard' Old Bush Vine Grenache 2018

SCV Château du Tariquet France

Domaine Tariquet Premières Grives 2018

Shottesbrooke Vineyards Australia

Shottesbrooke Estate Series Shiraz 2016 Shottesbrooke Single Vineyard Series Bush Vine Grenache 2016 Sir Paz Estate Australia

Sir Paz Estate Shiraz 2016 te Pa Family Vineyards New Zealand

Pa Road Pinot Gris 2019

Treasury Wine Estates Australia

Rawson's Retreat Shiraz Cabernet 2017 Tsuno Wine Japan

Makiuchi Vineyard Estate Muscat Bailey-A Estate Tsuno Wine Miyazaki 2018 Überacker Austria

Überacker Pinot Noir 2017

Wooing Tree Vineyard New Zealand

Wooing Tree Pinot Noir 2017

BRONZE

Asoke Valley Winery ailand

GranMonte Sakuna Syrah Rosé 2019 Château Mercian Japan

Château Mercian Essence de Koshu 2015 Dr. Loosen Germany

Dr. Loosen Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Kabinett 2018

Jean-Noel Boidron France

Château Cantelauze 2016 Aoc Pomerol Château Corbin Michotte AOC Saint-Emilion Grand Cru 2017

Jose Abreu Lopes Mota Capitao

Portugal

Cavalo Maluco 2012

Marisco Vineyards New Zealand

Marisco Vineyards John Marris e Pioneer Chardonnay 2016

Roast Goose

Oakover Wines Australia

Oakover Nicholas Signature Range Shiraz 2017

Pegeric Wines Australia

Pegeric Pinot Noir Late Picked Sweet Style 2005 Pillitteri Estates Winery Canada

Helia Vineyards Cabernet Late Harvest 2013 Siam Winery ailand

Monsoon Valley Shiraz 2017

Trefethen Family Vineyards USA

Trefethen Dry Riesling 2018 Viña Siegel Chile

Siegel Unique Selection 2015

Yealands Wine Group New Zealand

Yealands Estate Single Vineyard P.G.R. 2019

PAIRING WITH MUTTON SHASHLIK IN INNER MONGOLIA STYLE

GOLD Marisco Vineyards New Zealand

Leefield Station Pinot Noir 2018 Petit Garden China

Petit Garden Rainbow Red 2018

SILVER Château Mercian Japan

Château Mercian Hosaka Muscat Bailey A 2016 Hoopes Family Vineyard and Winery USA

Hoopes Vineyard Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon 2015

Jose Abreu Lopes Mota Capitao

Portugal

Herdade do Portocarro 2015

Pegeric Wines

Australia

Pegeric Pinot Noir Late Picked Sweet Style 2008

Yealands Wine Group New Zealand

Yealands Estate Winemaker's Reserve Awatere Valley Pinot Noir 2017

BRONZE 3GP Italy

FIOL Prosecco Extra Dry DOC NV

Asoke Valley Winery ailand

GranMonte Heritage Syrah 2018

GranMonte Heritage Syrah Viognier 2018

Bunnamagoo Australia

Bunnamagoo Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz Merlot 2013

DFJ Vinhos

Portugal

Aluado Alicante Bouschet Red Wine 2018

Dr. Loosen

Germany

Dr. Loosen Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Kabinett 2018

Oakover Wines

Australia

Oakover Nicholas Signature Range Shiraz 2017

Pegeric Wines

Australia

Pegeric Pinot Noir Late Picked Sweet Style 2005

Red White Rosé

Richard Buller Wines

Australia

Richard Buller Wines Cally Estate Grown Shiraz Rutherglen 2014 Staphyle Argentina

Vastago de GEA Cabernet Sauvignon 2016 Treasury Wine Estates Australia

Rawson's Retreat Merlot 2017 Trefethen Family Vineyards USA

Trefethen Dry Riesling 2018

PAIRING WITH CHŪTORO TUNA SASHIMI

GOLD

Asoke Valley Winery ailand

GranMonte Spring Chenin Blanc 2019 SILVER 3GP Italy

FIOL Prosecco Extra Dry DOC NV Château Mercian Japan

Château Mercian Fuefuki Koshu Gris de Gris 2018 DFJ Vinhos Portugal

Portada Winemaker's Selection Rosé 2018 Shottesbrooke Vineyards Australia

Shottesbrooke 1337 Heritage Series Blanc de Blancs

Tatsuuma-Honke Brewing Japan

Kuromatsu Hakushika Kurabito no Sake Premium Daiginjo te Pa Family Vineyards New Zealand

Pa Road Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2019 Trefethen Family Vineyards USA

Trefethen Dry Riesling 2018 Tsuno Wine Japan

Koshu Private Reserve 2018 Yealands Wine Group New Zealand

Yealands Estate State of Flux Sauvignon Blanc 2018

BRONZE

Hatten Wines Indonesia

Hatten Wines Sparkling Brut Tunjung Jose Abreu Lopes Mota Capitao Portugal

Alfaiate Branco 2018 Oakover Wines Australia

Oakover Wines Nicholas Verdelho 2019 SCV Château du Tariquet France

Domaine Tariquet Sauvignon 2018 Shottesbrooke Vineyards Australia

Shottesbrooke Single Vineyard Series 'Adelaide Hills' Chardonnay 2017

PAIRING WITH SHRIMP TEMPURA

GOLD

Pegeric Wines Australia

Pegeric Riesling 2018 Tsuno Wine Japan

Shiramizu Unfiltered Chardonnay#6-B 2018 SILVER 3GP Italy

FIOL Prosecco Extra Dry DOC NV Dr. Loosen Germany

Dr. Loosen Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Kabinett 2018 SCV Château du Tariquet France

Domaine Tariquet Classic 2018 Shottesbrooke Vineyards Australia

Shottesbrooke Single Vineyard Series 'Adelaide Hills' Chardonnay 2017 Sir Paz Estate Australia

Sir Paz Estate Bee Hive Chardonnay 2016 Trefethen Family Vineyards USA

Trefethen Dry Riesling 2018

BRONZE Château Mercian Japan

Château Mercian Koshu Kiiroka Cuvee Ueno 2018 DFJ Vinhos Portugal Portada Winemaker's Selection Rosé 2018 Hokkaido Wine Japan Traditional Method Hokkaido Tsurunuma Harvest NV Jackson Family Wines USA

Kendall Jackson Vintner's Reserve 2017 Jose Abreu Lopes Mota Capitao Portugal

Alfaiate Branco 2018 Oakover Wines Australia

Oakover Wines Nicholas Verdelho 2019 te Pa Family Vineyards New Zealand

Pa Road Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2019 Überacker Austria

Überacker Risowe Gemischter Satz 2018 Yealands Wine Group New Zealand

Yealands Estate Single Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc 2019

PAIRING WITH INDIAN BEEF CURRY

GOLD

Richard Buller Wines Australia

Richard Buller Wines Cally Estate Grown Shiraz Rutherglen 2014

SILVER DFJ Vinhos

Portugal

Portada Winemaker's Selection 2017

Hatten Wines Indonesia

Hatten Wines Alexandria NV

Pegeric Wines Australia

Pegeric Pinot Noir Late Picked Sweet Style 2008

Shottesbrooke Vineyards Australia

Shottesbrooke 1337 Heritage Series Blanc de Blancs

Shottesbrooke Estate Series GSM 2017

BRONZE

Bunnamagoo Australia

Bunnamagoo Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz Merlot 2013

Bunnamagoo Mount Lawson Merlot 2018

Hiestand Germany

Asia de Cuba Cosmopolitan Riesling 2017

Jose Abreu Lopes Mota Capitao

Portugal

Anima L12 2012

Pegeric Wines Australia

Pegeric Pinot Noir Late Picked Sweet Style 2005

Pegeric Riesling 2018

Siam Winery ailand

Monsoon Valley Signature Red 2016

Trefethen Family Vineyards USA

Trefethen Dragon's Tooth 2016

Trefethen Dry Riesling 2018

Yealands Wine Group New Zealand

Yealands Estate Single Vineyard Pinot Noir 2018 China

Jade Dove Single Vineyard Chardonnay 2017

PAIRING WITH HAI NAN CHICKEN RICE

GOLD

Jose Abreu Lopes Mota Capitao Portugal

Tears of Anima 2018

Pegeric Wines Australia

Pegeric Riesling 2018

SILVER

DFJ Vinhos Portugal

DFJ Alvarinho Chardonnay 2018

Pine Ridge Chenin Blanc + Viognier USA

Pine Ridge Chenin Blanc + Viognier 2018

SCV Château du Tariquet France

Domaine Tariquet Classic 2018

Trefethen Family Vineyards USA

Trefethen Dry Riesling 2018

Yealands Wine Group New Zealand

Yealands Reserve Sauvignon Blanc 2019 BRONZE

Asoke Valley Winery ailand

GranMonte Sakuna Syrah Rosé 2019

GranMonte Spring Chenin Blanc 2019 Marisco Vineyards New Zealand

e King's Desire Pinot Rosé 2018 Pegeric Wines Australia

Pegeric Pinot Noir Late Picked Sweet Style 2008 Tsuno Wine Japan

Onoshita Estate Chardonnay #5 2018

PAIRING WITH Bánh Cu

ốn (Vietnamese Steamed Rice Flour Pouch)

GOLD

Trefethen Family Vineyards USA

Trefethen Dry Riesling 2018

SILVER

Asoke Valley Winery ailand

GranMonte Spring Syrah Cabernet 2017 DFJ Vinhos Portugal

Escada Touriga Nacional 2018 Pegeric Wines Australia

Pegeric Pinot Noir Late Picked Sweet Style 2008 Rob Dolan Wines Australia

Rob Dolan White Label Pinot Noir 2018 SCV Château du Tariquet France

Domaine Tariquet Réserve 2017 Siam Winery ailand

Monsoon Valley White Shiraz 2019 Tatsuuma-Honke Brewing Japan

Kuromatsu Hakushika Kaori Junmai Ginjo Premium Pack te Pa Family Vineyards New Zealand

Pa Road Pinot Gris 2019

BRONZE 3GP Italy

FIOL Prosecco Extra Dry DOC NV

Asoke Valley Winery ailand

GranMonte Sakuna Syrah Rosé 2019 Jose Abreu Lopes Mota Capitao Portugal

Tears of Anima 2018 Marisco Vineyards New Zealand

e Exemplar Viognier 2013 Pegeric Wines Australia

Pegeric Pinot Noir Late Picked Sweet Style 2005 Rob Dolan Wines Australia

Rob Dolan Signature Series Chardonnay 2017 SCV Château du Tariquet Italy

Domaine Tariquet Amplitude 2018 Shottesbrooke Vineyards Australia

Shottesbrooke Estate Series Shiraz 2016 Trefethen Family Vineyards USA

Trefethen Dragon's Tooth 2016 Yealands Wine Group New Zealand

Yealands Estate State of Flux Sauvignon Blanc 2018 ZANTHO Austria ZANTHO Zweigelt 2018

PAIRING WITH COCONUT LAYER CAKE (BáNH DA LỢN)

GOLD Pegeric Wines Australia

Pegeric Pinot Noir Late Picked Sweet Style 2008

SILVER

Asoke Valley Winery ailand

GranMonte Bussaba Natural Sweet Wine 2018

Hatten Wines

Indonesia

Hatten Wines Pino de Bali

Marisco Vineyards

New Zealand

e King's A Sticky End Noble Sauvignon Blanc 2018 Tsuno Wine Japan

Makiuchi Unwooded Chardonnay 2018 BRONZE 3GP Italy

FIOL Prosecco Extra Dry DOC NV Pegeric Wines Australia

Pegeric Pinot Noir Late Picked Sweet Style 2005 Tsuno Wine Japan

Tsuno Wine Miyazaki Campbell Early 2018 Yealands Wine Group New Zealand

Yealands Estate State of Flux Chardonnay 2018 ZANTHO Austria

ZANTHO Trockenbeerenauslese Cuvée 2018

Red White Rosé

TAKE TEN

Talking to Diego Pinilla, Group Director of Winemaking, Raventós Codorníu

You joined the Cathay Paci c Hong Kong International Wine & Spirit Competition as the 2019 VIP International Wine Judge. What did you think of the experience?

It was GREAT! It was so exciting to taste wines from so many countries, with Asian judges! The experience gave me a deeper understanding of the Asian market and Asian consumer preferences.

Are Asian judges "tougher" than other judges from around the world?

I would not say "tougher". However, they are very skillful and have a very clear idea of what they like and also well-de ned criteria of each zone and what the zone needs to re ect.

The HK IWSC has a unique Asian food and wine pairing awards category. Tell us about your judging experience?

The major learning was that sometimes the wines that better paired with food were wines that perhaps as judges we wouldn't have scored the highest alone, which means that we should consider many other features when we are scoring.

Do you think Asia thinks about food and wine pairing totally di erently to Spain or quite similar?

Not that di erently, after all pairing "rules" are universal. Asian and Spanish food —if they can be compared— have at least one thing in common: food is more than eating: food is culture. It's no wonder Asian food markets have such an interest for visitors; they are colourful, cheerful, varied, alive and incredibly surprising.

The only di erence is that Asian food in general, because of its spicy and bittersweet pro le, require sweeter, dense, aromatic white wines or ripen reds. Spanish food in general matches well with very structured reds and not too old whites.

Cava and Codorniu have a wonderful shared history. Please tell us this story!

We need to go back to 1551 when Jaume Codorniu, who was an heir of Codorniu, wrote a will with a legacy of winemaking tools. Some generations later, his descendant Josep Raventós made the rst bottle of Cava in history in 1872. And his son, Manuel, built our outstanding winery, which is known as the Cathedral of Cava, a magni cent Art Noveau building which nowadays is a national heritage. We have been making wine for more than 460 years and we have never stopped looking for the best expression of our vineyards and the best quality for our wines. After all, not everybody has such a priceless winemaking legacy.

You hosted a Cava and food pairing workshop at Sake Central during Test Your Palate. Were you surprised by any of the pairings? (And which was your favourite?)

Of course I was surprised! There were two pairings that left me speechless: the Shisho oyster with an acidic sauce paired stunningly with Codorniu 1551 brut. And, even more innovating was the Wagyu tartar with Gran Codorniu Pinot Noir, which is a rose cava with more structure. Truly impressive!

For guests who have never tried cava, how would you "sell" it to them as a sommelier in a restaurant or salesperson in a wine shop?

Cava is a very generous quality sparkling wine made with the Traditional method that cannot be compared to any other quality sparkling because cava is cava. It means it has its own personality. It can be aged for at least 9 months —these young cavas have a crispy fruity pro le— and then they can age for 15, 30 or even more than 90 months. The longer the ageing is, more complex and elegant the cavas become, while they manage to keep the fruit.

Also, Cava is a sip of Spain, the genuine varieties (macabeu, xarel·lo and parellada) intermingled with international ones (chardonnay, pinot noir, grenache) thrive and blend in amazing outcomes.

Cava is must for customers who seek elegance and balance, for those who just want to enjoy delicious ne bubbles, for a toast, for a meal or just to relish.

With all these nuances, it is impossible that there is a dish in the world that could not nd its perfect cava match.

Aside from Cava, which of your other Spanish wines or wineries do you think are best suited to the Hong Kong market?

Biased I can seem, elegant Viña Pomal Rioja wines are a treat for the senses for the Hong Kong market. Our wines from Legaris are perfectly backboned and balanced. Our long-lasting experience making Raimat Chardonnay makes this wine a safe bet. And not mention our opulent Scala Dei wines, from the oldest winery in Priorat, for most complex dishes and expert palates.

While it was only a short trip, what did you miss most about Spain while in Asia?

I feel at home when I am in Asia, and I love Asian food! That's why I only miss my wife, my daughters and my pillow.

NOV 2019

WSET Level 1 IN SAKE

BY ELLIOT FABER | HONG KONG

MWM Wine School Hong Kong

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BORDEAUX GRAND CRUS TASTING

HONG KONG

Grand Hyatt | 12:00 – 16:00

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BERRY BROS. & RUDD

ANNUAL TASTING | HONG KONG

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GREAT WINES OF ITALY 2019

HONG KONG

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16:00 - 20:00

Rennaissance Hotel Shanghai RSVP: rita@mwminternational.com

OPUS ONE WINE DINNER

HONG KONG

Sing Yin Cantonese Dining, W Hotel RSVP: jonathan@altayagroup.com

GEORGIAN WINE FESTIVAL HONG KONG

Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong RSVP: rita@mwminternational.com

DOMAINE DE L'ARLOT AND QUINTA DO NOVAL WINE DINNER HONG KONG

Pierre, Mandarin Oriental RSVP: jonathan@altayagroup.com

RENDEZVOUS BY KERRY WINES - A TASTE OF TIMELESS CLASSICS

HONG KONG

8F, Conrad Hong Kong | 18:30 - 21:00 www.kerrywines.com/rendezvous-2019 7 SAT WHISKY AMBASSADOR HONG KONG

MWM Wine School Hong Kong RSVP: oscar@mwminternational.com

WOMEN OF WINE FESTIVAL 2020

HONG KONG

HKEX Connect Hall | 17:00 - 21:00 RSVP: rita@mwminternational.com

THU 26-28 THU CHINA FOOD & DRINKS FAIR CHENGDU, CHINA

Tianjin Meijiang Convention Center www.cfdf.org

TUE PROWINE ASIA

31-3

SINGAPORE

Singapore Expo Hall 4 singapore.prowineasia.com APR

APR 2020 15-17 WED WINE & GOURMET JAPAN 2020 TOKYO, JAPAN

Tokyo Big Sight West Hall3 www.wineandgourmetjapan.com

MAY 2020 26-28

TUE VINEXPO HONG KONG

HONG KONG

HKCEC www.vinexpohongkong.com

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