SPIT Journal 2022

CONTENTS

Editor's letter

Judging Week 2022: Shaping Trends & Finding Gems

The Cathay HK IWSC is truly Asia's voice, Asia’s choice, selecting the best beverages for drinks lists and shelves across the region.

Meet the Judges

A panel of 56 local and international experts combine years of experience with fresh points of view at the 2022 Cathay HK IWSC.

What are Beer Stewards?

An interview with Warren Yu From correct pours to storage and temperature control, a beer steward is the gatekeeper of the brews.

Wine Trophy Winners 2022

The premier wines from the 2022 Cathay HK IWSC.

Spirit Trophy Winners 2022 Judges were spirited away by this year’s winners.

Beer Trophy Winners 2022 Cheers to 2022’s winning beers!

Food Pairing Awards 2022 These delicious pairs are taste sensations

Wine List Tips by Jack Cheung Tips on promoting lesserknown wines plus pointers on food pairing from Hong Kong Parkview’s resident drinks expert.

Life Beyond Lockdown

Hong Kong’s wine market is evolving as it rebuilds thanks to its innovative, adaptable F&B professionals.

Singapore Boom

Vinexpo Asia returns in 2023 to its new home in Singapore where the wine scene is heating up.

HK IWSC Award Winners

Complete list of Gold, Silver and Bronze winners.

Sunny Side Up

Orange wine is a ray of sunshine that successfully walks the line on the right side of trendy.

Editor's Letter

I have been waiting nearly three years to write a truly positive, hope-fueled Editor’s letter. That day has finally arrived, with the Covid-19 barriers currently crumbling down around us. So, rather than reflect here on the challenges that we’ve faced (well – we have shared a round-up of Hong Kong’s recovery in a feature article inside!) – because we have done enough of that to cover a lifetime – I am excited about the broad and bright horizons that we are all racing towards.

In this issue we venture into some new territory – across the South China Sea, to the Little Red Dot, Singapore. While Singapore and Hong Kong have long had a friendly rivalry, things have heated up recently with the divergent Covid-19 policies meaning the cities took vastly different paths out of the pandemic. This has unsurprisingly had an impact on the wine scene. And now, with Vinexpo Asia jumping ship to Singapore in 2023, we have dug deeper into the wine scene to see what is making it tick and what is trending these days.

Speaking of trending, orange wine has seen immense growth globally in the past few years. Now, it seems our Asian shores are opening their glasses to this old-but-new phenomenon. There is much confusion around this category though, so I thought I’d take the chance to mythbust and define some of the key characteristics of the International Organisation for Vine and Wine (OIV)’s 8th and latest category in its official list of Special Wines.

As always, the results of the Cathay HK IWSC form a large and exciting part of this magazine. I hope you will enjoy meeting our new judges, as well as getting reacquainted with our immensely experienced long-serving veterans. Judging Week 2022 was a true celebration of our local spirit and the huge talent pool that exists in our city! With every passing year, we come to admire and respect the deep wisdom and honed judgement of our “family” of judges even more.

Again, we were fortunate to welcome sommeliers, wine and spirit writers, educators and critics, importers and F&B professionals. What a wonderfully diverse cross-section of voices and expertise to crown the best global wine, spirits, sake and beer for the Asian market. Check out the winners and grinners across the drinks sector for inspiration for your new-year lists.

As always, enjoy this edition of SPIT Journal and I wish you health, happiness and success in the year ahead!

JUDING WEEK 2022

Shaping Trends & Finding Gems

Asian beverage professionals rely on the Cathay Hong Kong International Wine & Spirit Competition’s (HK IWSC) guidance to choose the best beverages for their wine lists. It is the only competition dedicated to finding the best drinks to suit Asian tastes.

Judging for the 14th edition of HK IWSC, sister competition to London’s IWSC, was conducted in September at Arca Hotel Hong Kong. There, 56 of the world’s most respected beverage experts carefully considered hundreds of competition entrants to deliver their special brand of culturally appropriate advice for drinks lists.

Assembling these doyens of drinks is Debra Meiburg MW, the first Asian-based Master of Wine, Wine Consultant for Cathay Pacific Airways and Chair Emeritus of the Education Committee for the Institute of Masters of Wine. Debra was joined by award-

winning sommeliers, esteemed spirit experts, importers and industry leaders in the search for the best bottles and latest trends in wine, beer and spirits.

Entries were submitted from all over the world and tasted first on their own, and then in the competition’s famous food and wine pairing category. The mouthwatering dishes for this year’s food and wine pairing competition were prepared by the talented chefs at Hong Kong Parkview. The winning drinks, embellished with a new sticker design, will guide buying decisions at top restaurants, hotels, bars and wine stores across Asia.

Only the best products pass the HK IWSC’s stringent judging process. All Gold winners require 95 points or above and are accompanied by tasting notes to help wineries market their wines in Asia. Gold and Silver winners have their scores published on electronic stickers.

1. HK IWSC 2022 Food Pairing Competition at Parkview Hong Kong

The highly experienced team prepared and poured thousands of drinks for double-blind tasting and compiled and organised judges’ scores. For the first time, Repour was used to preserve the wines’ freshness for the evening’s Test Your Palate event, which invites drinks enthusiasts to taste the wines that were judged earlier that day.

Thank you to the following partners for their continued support: Vintech, Icelandic Glacial Water, The Arca Hotel, KPMG, Spiegelau and the Craft Beer Association of Hong Kong.

The following pages reveal Asia’s best beverages, soon to appear on lists and shelves across the region, and the trends guiding drinks professionals around the world.

The winning drinks, embellished with our new sticker design, will guide buying decisions at top restaurants, hotels, bars and wine stores across Asia.

2. Thai Green Curry Food Paring Judging 3. Micky Chan, Natalie Wang, Sarah Wong, Jacky Luk 4. HK IWSC 2022 Wine Judging

MEET THE JUDGES

Wine with friends is one thing. Wine judging with friends is another level entirely. That’s what it feels like when the talented tasters gather at the Cathay Hong Kong International Wine & Spirit Competition (HK IWSC).

At this year’s judging, 56 local and international experts met at The Arca Hotel Hong Kong to deliberate on the best beverages for Asian drink lists.

Some judges are regulars who return year after year. Then, each year the HK IWSC welcomes new judges who bring fresh perspectives and different ideas.

HKIWSC boosted the number of importers and sommeliers this year. Pierre Brunelli MS, from Roganic joined the judging panel for the first time and local importers and top management of Enoteca, Liquid Gold, Berry Bros. & Rudd and Ginsberg + Chan came on board.

Like friendships, judges don’t always see eye to eye. Their differing opinions make the competition’s rigorous double-blind judging process even more thorough and the winning wines so deserving. Read on to discover their recommendations.

Wine Judges

Chair of Judges

Debra Meiburg MW Director, HK IWSC & Meiburg Wine Media

Billy Yeung Head Sommelier Grand Hyatt

Bojan Radulovic Deputy General Manager Links Concept

Camille Glass Restaurant Owner Brut!

Cecilia Wong Wine & Spirits TV Host/ Critic/Blogger CC Wine Voyage

Corinne Mui Founder CorVino Wine School

Cherish Ho Director of Wine AUOR

Davy Leung Director Aquaseason Professionals

Danny Ng Beverage Manager The American Club Hong Kong

Derek Li Beverage Manager HKGTA Townclub

Tersina Shieh, Camille Glass, Debra Meiburg MW, Derek Li, Jeremy Stockman

Panel Chair

Jacky Luk Chief Sommelier Forum Restaurant 1977

Jean-Benoît Isselé Chief Sommelier Swire Hotels

Juwan Kim Head Sommelier LPM Restaurant & Bar

Jeremy Stockman Managing Director Watson’s Wine

Jose Lau Head of Sales Berry Bros & Rudd

Johann Kwon Executive Head Sommelier Black Sheep Restaurants

Justin Chen Wine Educator MWM Wine School

Derek Li, Rebecca Leung, Davy Leung, Matt Hui

Kevin Ma Sommelier Rùn, St. Regis Hong Kong

Ling Cheong Business Development Manager - China WSET Asia Pacific

Mabel Lai Principal Lecturer Hong Kong Wine Academy

Mandy Chan Director Ginsberg + Chan

Matt Hui Principal Educator Sommelier Wine & Sake Education Centre

Micky Chan Principal Lecturer Hong Kong Wine Academy

Left Justin Chen, Cecilia Wong, Ronald Khoo, Wingate Ng

1. Matt Hui & Jacky Luk 2. Bojan Radulovic and Jean-Benoît Isselé 3. HK IWSC 2022 Wine Judges' Briefing

4. Johann Kwon & Phenol Mak 5. Food Pairing Judging at Hong Kong Parkview 6. Matt Hui, Rebecca Leung, Johann Kwon & Wallace Lo

Wine Judges 2022

Rex Leung

Panel Chair

Rebecca Leung

Philip Wong

Wine Consultant Wine Matters

Phenol Mak

Head Sommelier Black Sheep Restaurants

Natalie Wang Editor Vino Joy News

Nick Chan CEO/ Director Enoteca Hong Kong

Pierre Brunelli MS Group General Manager Roganic and The Baker and the Bottleman

Wine & Spirit Journalist / Educator / Consultant Wine is Beautiful Consultancy

Head Sommelier Hansik Goo and Whey

Ringo Lam

Head Sommelier Hong Kong Cuisine

Back: Ling Cheong, Cherish Ho, Corinne Mui, Kevin Ma, Billy Yeung, Ronald Khoo, Bojan Radulovic, Wallace Lo, Ringo Lam, Juwan Kim

Front: Pierre Brunelli MS, Mabel Lai, Mandy Chan, Sarah Wong, Debra Meiburg MW, Nick Chan, Jean-Benoît Isselé, Natalie Wang, Rebecca Leung, Tersina Shieh, Danny Ng

Wine Judges 2022

Panel Chair

Sarah Wong Wine Columnist

Wallace Lo Sommelier & Manager mato

Spirit Judges 2022

Panel Chair

Tersina Shieh Wine Marketer, Winemaker & Columnist

Wingate Ng

Head Sommelier Testina & Plaa

Panel Chair

Panel Chair

Panel Chair

Ronald Khoo

Wine & Spirits Manager Catering Centre of Excellence Cathay Pacific

Andrew Wong

Wine & Spirits Division Manager Liquid Gold

Devender Kumar Hotel Beverage Manager Mandarin Oriental

Eddie Nara Spirits Educator & Consultant Barrel Concepts Gloria Chan Digital Sales & Events Manager Northeast Wines & Spirits

Hannah Melville

Scotch Whisky Brand Ambassador Pernod Ricard

Jack Cheung Group Beverage Director Hong Kong Parkview Group

Masahiko Endo Bartender in Chief Mizunara The Library

Masayuki Uchida (Kishibe) Director / Bartender BUTLER Cocktail Bar

7. HK IWSC 2022 Spirit Judging

8. Hannah Melville 9. HK IWSC 2022 Spirit Judges Team

8. Eddie Nara & Samual Kwok 9. Jadus Yan, Fish Fung, Kenneth Ho, Warren Yu, David Li

10. Ron Taylor, Gloria Chan, Hannah Melville, Samual Kwok

Beer Judges 2022

Matteo Salvatore Ceravolo

Business Development Manager - Italian Spirits Certa

Samuel Kwok Operations Director CNY Bar

Ron Taylor Independent Wine & Spirit Educator

Spirit Judges 2022

Arielle Ng Certified Judge BJCP

Edward Li Co-founder Hong Kong Cannery

Freeman Ho Whisky Specialist Rare Finds Worldwide

Fish Fung Founder Enso In Zen

Panel Chair

Matteo Salvatore Ceravolo, Devender Kumar, Andrew Wong & Eddie Nara

Edward Li, Fish Fung, Irene Tiu

Beer Judges 2022

Panel Chair

Panel Chair

Panel Chair

WHAT ARE BEER STEWARDS?

What is the role of a beer steward?

They are the gatekeepers of the competition. Beer stewards make sure the beer is served in the right condition, the correct temperature, in the right category and it’s the correct beer. They must be objective. In cases where there is physical damage to the bottle or can, they will ask the judge whether they would like to try another sample from a different bottle or can.

Beer has varied packaging and there are many different opening and pouring methods. Stewards must pour the beer to the same standard (head retention, with bubbles or no bubbles) no matter which format the beer comes in. Some Belgian beer is highly carbonated, therefore if all beers are poured the same the Belgian beer might overflow. Only a steward knows the best method to pour each and every beer.

How to become a beer steward at HK IWSC?

Studied Beer Judge Certification Program or Cicerone Certification Program. To become a Head Beer Steward at HK IWSC one must be a well-recognised Certified Cicerone, of which there are less than 10 in HK.

Nick Ho Founder Beer Geeks Generation

Kevin Wong Recognized Judge BJCP

Kenneth Ho Co-owner Cave the Beer Point

Jadus Yan Founder Tipsy Tap

Irene Tiu Certified Judge BJCP

Beer Judges and Stewards 2022

Back: Kevin Wong, Freeman Ho, Edward Li, Jadus Yan, Warren Yu Front: Nick Pouliot, Ginny So, Arielle Ng, Fish Fung, Irene Tiu, Kenneth Ho, Nick Ho

Warren Yu Bar Manager, Carbon Brew

HK IWSC Head Beer Steward Certified Cicerone Certified BJCP Judge

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Trophy Winners

BEST WINE FROM ARGENTINA

BEST WINE FROM AUSTRALIA

De Bortoli Wines

Black Noble Barrel Aged 10 Years Old Riverina, Australia

Bright, golden yellow with lime aromas, the wine has a refreshing intensity. Wellbalanced acidity with an unctuous, long finish that has notes of lemon cream, vanilla and creme brûlée. This elegant wine is the ideal accompaniment to poultry and fish dishes and dessert.

Importer: Great Succes International (Hong Kong)

Pieroth Japan KK (Japan)

Seeking importer in other parts of Asia @pascualtosowines

BEST DRY WHITE WINE FROM AUSTRALIA

Sevenhill Cellars

Inigo Riesling 2022 Clare Valley, Australia

Bright lime, citrus, mineral and orange blossom aromas. A fine palate with delicate acidity that defines the palate. White nectarine flavours balance and complete the wine.

Importer: Chalice (Taiwan) Winebow (South Korea)

Seeking importer in other parts of Asia @sevenhillwines

BEST RED WINE FROM AUSTRALIA

BEST CABERNET/CABERNET BLENDS

Peccavi Wines

Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 Margaret River, Australia

Deep summer fruits with cassis at the front, some rum and raisin and a hint of chocolate. Fine layered flower aromas with musky nuances. Structurally powerful with a smooth texture and wonderful mouthfeel that affirms the fine velvet tannins. Great length and excellent ageing potential.

@peccaviwines

Warm

Amber with olive green hues, the nose has hints of toffee and coffee with raisins and mandarin peel. Delicious flavours of rich raisin and dried dates with hints of citrus peel and caramel flavours. Concentrated and viscous with lingering complexity.

Importer: Watson's Wine (Hong Kong) @debortoliwines

Award Winners

Black Noble Barrel Aged 10YO was the HK IWSC 2020 Silver Award and 2021 Gold Award winner.

roll. An amazing wine!

Importer:

Taste Good Limited (Hong Kong)

Peccavi Wines (Singapore)

Vital Wines (South Korea)

A Wines (Japan)

Luen Heng F&B (Malaysia)

Seven Elephants Trading (Thailand)

Bodegas Y Viñedos Pascual Toso Alta Chardonnay 2021 Mendoza, Argentina

Phenol Mak Head Sommelier Black Sheep Restaurants

Wallace Lo Sommelier and Manager, mato

BEST SWEET WHITE WINE FROM AUSTRALIA

BEST DESSERT WINE

Scents of nectarines, peaches and mandarin zest, drizzled with spiced honey and vanilla. Rich and complex yet refined, with balanced sweetness and an acidic aftertaste to complete the finish.

Importer: Watson's Wine (Hong Kong) @debortoliwines

Charming floral boquet with pronounced aroma of orange closoms. Balanced with chrisp acidity with an increadible clean, long finish.

BEST WINE FROM AUSTRIA

ZANTHO Grüner Veltliner Reserve 2020 Burgenland, Austria

A combination of grüner veltliner reserve, half of which was matured in French oak barrels and the other half in stainless steel tanks. The nose shows white chocolate, pineapple, pomelo and cold smoke. The body has great length with a slightly salty flavour. Good ageing potential and an excellent food pairing partner.

Importer:

Lishui aolaili Trading (China) Senna (Japan)

Seeking importer in other parts of Asia @zantho_wine

BEST WINE FROM CHILE

Viña Luis Felipe Edwards

LFE 900 Malbec 2019 Colchagua Valley, Chile

Floral, spicy, fruity aromas balanced by an elegant yet powerful structure. This malbec is representative of the best quality quadrants of soil and terroir for the season. The wine has excellent cellaring potential.

Lishui aolaili Trading (China) Senna (Japan)

Importer: Seeking importer in other parts of Asia @lfewinesofficial

Bold and powerful with complex black fruit, blue, berry, sweet spice like cardamon and clove and espresso. It has a well-balanced structure and persistent finish.

A terroir driven aromatic wine with multiple layers that lingers to a lengthy finish. Great ageing potential!

Award Winner

Luis Felipe Edwards LFE 900 Single Vinyard Shiraz 2015 was the HK IWSC 2019 Trophy winner for Best Shiraz

De Bortoli Wines Noble One Botrytis Semillon 2018 Riverina, Australia

Davy Leung Director, Aquaseason Professionals

Derek Li Beverage Manager, HKGTA Townclub

Bojan Radulovic Deputy General Manager, Links Concept

BEST WINE FROM CHINA

Xinjiang Tiansai Vineyards

Skyline of Gobi Reserve Chardonnay Dry White Wine 2020 Xinjiang, China

Made with ripe, handpicked 100% chardonnay from Tianshan Mountain in Yanqi Basin, Xinjiang. Green apple, cucumber and lime aromas with fresh acidity making the flavours well-balanced. Matured in barrels for 10 months, with 20% of the wine wild fermented.

Importer: Weixin: xjtsjz

East Meets West (Hong Kong)

Imperial Treasure Fine Chinese Cuisine - Marina Bay Sands (Singapore)

BEST WINE FROM FRANCE

BEST MERLOT/MERLOT BLENDS

Baron Edmond de Rothschild Château Clarke 2017 Bordeaux, France

Crimson with a purple rim, a ripe, spicy nose and minty, finely-toasted notes. Hints of Morello cherries, thyme and vanilla complete the perfume. Ample, smooth and very fresh on the palate. Ripe tannins carry woody notes that lead to a long, tasty finish. Ageing potential for 10 years.

Importer: @chateauclarke

Jebsen (Hong Kong) Pieroth (Japan)

Shindong Wine (South Korea) Leading Brand (Taiwan) Vinicole (Singapore)

BEST WHITE WINE FROM ITALY

Ruggeri Giall'oro, Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG Extra Dry Veneto, Italy

Fruity and floral aromas of apple and white acacia flower create a refined, elegant bouquet. In the mouth it is dry, fresh and lean with a subtle fizz. A confident freshness invigorates the structure and fruity finish.

Importer: @ruggeriproseccovaldobbiadene

Kerry Wines (Hong Kong & Shanghai) Cellarmaster Wines (Singapore) Mottox (Japan)

S.c. Bangkok Marketing (Thailand) Elan Sas (Kazakistan & South Korea)

BEST RED WINE FROM ITALY

Tenuta Di Capezzana Trefiano Riserva 2018 Toscana, Italy

Sweet, fruity and ample on the nose with spicy, yet refined and elegant aromas. Dense, sweet tannins are firm and fat on the palate with a soft, textured mouthfeel. Long, persistent finish with lingering small red fruits and spicy tones.

Importer: @tenutadicapezzana

Brightview (Hong Kong) Ascent Way(Taiwan) Three Bond Trading (Japan) Vintage Korea (South Korea)

Rebecca Leung Wine & Spirit Journalist / Educator / Consultant Wine is Beautiful Consultancy

BEST WINE FROM GEORGIA

Tiflisi Marani

Marnaveli Kisi-Khikhvi Qvevri Wine 2019 Kakheti, Georgia

An interesting combination of Kisi and Khikhvi in qvevri (clay vessel), this amber skin contact wine has aromas of quince and white cherry jams, dried apricot and persimmon. Tannic and spicy but also well-balanced with good acidity and alcohol. An energetic, strong finish.

Seeking importer in Asia @marnaveli

BEST WINE FROM JAPAN

Kuju Winery

Kuju Chardonnay Catwalk 2021 Oita, Japan

Savoury nose of ripe apples, apricots, yellow peaches, pears, honey and cream brûlée. Clean, mineral palate and mouthfeel. Long finish with supple acidity.

Seeking importer in Asia @kujuwinery

Award Winner

Kuji Winery Chardonnay 2019 was the HK IWSC 2021 Silver Award Winner

BEST WINE FROM NEW ZEALAND

Glenora Estate Estate Syrah 2021 Waiheke Island, New Zealand

Intense aromas of cassis, plum, camphor and cracked black pepper. A palate of concentrated dark fruits, liquorice and spice. Plush round tannins and a long, persistent finish.

Importer: Horizons - Victoricoast (Hong Kong) @mudbrick_nz

BEST WINE FROM GERMANY

BEST RIESLING

Weingut Haart

Haart Riesling Kabinett Goldtropfchen 2018 Mosel (Mosel-Saar-Ruwer), Germany

Delicate, spicy aroma of tropical fruits. Cool mineral notes develop on the palate to an opulent, long finish with rich, abundant fruit flavours. Vibrant acidity keeps the wine in balance and the palate fresh.

Importer: Schmidt Marketing (Hong Kong) @weinguthaart

Issele Jean-Benoit

Chief Sommelier, Swire Hotel

The palate has a flavoursome burst of caramel and brown sugar with toasty, caramelized mushrooms. Total controlled sweetness!

BEST WINE FROM PORTUGAL

Sociedade Agrícola Quinta de Porrais Quinta de Porrais 2018 Douro DOC, Portugal

Deep ruby with intense red fruit and spice aromas. Elegant and balanced in the mouth with oak notes. An ideal match for strong cheese and meat dishes. Good ageing potential.

Seeking importer in Asia

@casasantoslima

Jacky Luk

Chief Sommelier, Forum Restaurant 1977

A vibrant clean fresh fruit forward nose of pineapples and nectarine. On the palate the wine shows bright acidity with a good long finish. Very enjoyable!

BEST RED WINE FROM SPAIN

BEST WINE FROM CASTILLA Y LEÓN OF SPAIN

BEST TEMPRANILLO

Bodega y Viñedos Martín Berdugo MB 2014 Castilla y León, Spain

Lustrous ruby red and shimmering garnet provide a hint of its ripe, red, juicy dark fruit aromas that are cocooned by vanilla and cedar. A fruit-focused palate with polished tannins and restrained acidity promise of a long life. Silky mouthfeel and a lingering finish.

A bit stalky on the nose, dried fruits, hints of dates, wet forest floor, a developed nose, quite integrated and still has plenty of acidity and fruits. Nicely done!

Importer: Seeking importer in Asia @martin_berdugo_bodega

Martín Berdugo Asia (China) Vin Guru (South Korea) Kenel Enterprise (Taiwan) Shiraimatsu Pharmaceutical (Japan)

BEST WINE FROM SOUTH AFRICA

BEST FORTIFIED WINE

BEST FORTIFIED WINE FROM SPAIN

Lustau

Almacenista Palo Cortado de Jerez Cayetano del Pino Jerez, Spain

Gold with amber reflections, this bright, clean wine has a delicate yet pungent nose. Almond-like aromas foreshadow the velvety, round palate. Surprisingly glyceric, the endless aftertaste has a comforting bitterness that leaves the mouth wanting more.

Importer: ASC Fine Wines (Hong Kong) @bodegaslustau

Award Winner

Emilio Lustau Palo Cortado Cayetano del Pino was the HK IWSC 2021 Trophy Award winner

Award Winner

La Motte Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 Stellenbosch, South Africa

Elegant minerality with typical cabernet sauvignon characteristics such as berry and plum flavours and hints of cloves, mint and cigar box. Firm but accessible tannins ensure a full-body with rich consistency and a lingering finish.

Importer: @LaMotteWine

Telford (Hong Kong) Enoteca (Japan & South Korea) Estate Wines (Singapore) Thai Seng (Malaysia)

La Motte Chardonnay 2019 was the HK IWSC 2020 Trophy winner for Best Chardonnay

BEST WINE FROM USA

The Prisoner Wine Company

The Prisoner California Red Blend 2019 California, USA

Notes of dried apricots, orange marmalade, roasted almond and sweet tobacco. Focused, structured and concentrated in flavors. Delicate yet powerful with beautiful freshness.

Award Winner

Featuring enticing aromas of cherry, dark chocolate, clove and roasted fig. Bold black fruit, savoury spices and oak on the palate with flavours of ripe raspberry, boysenberry, pomegranate and vanilla that linger harmoniously for a smooth, luscious finish. Pair with American smokehouse specials like grilled baby back ribs.

Importer: Kerry Wines (Hong Kong) @prisonerwineco

The Prisoner Wine Company Saldo Zinfandel 2017 was the HK IWSC 2020 Trophy winner for Best wine from USA

Natalie Wang Editor, Vino Joy News

Johann Kwon Executive Head Sommelier Black Sheep Restaurants

Award Winner

BEST WINE FROM SOUTH EAST ASIA

Asoke Valley Winery

GranMonte Asoke Cabernet Sauvignon Syrah 2019 Khao Yai, Thailand

Aged for 19 months in French and American oak, this is a full-bodied, fruit-driven wine with layers of plum, blackcurrant, capsicum and dried spices. Earthy mouthfeel with tobacco, cedar and velvety tannins held together by tight acidity that helps the wine age well. A pleasure to drink on its own or pair with food.

Importer:

Northeast Wine & Spirits (Hong Kong) Stellez Vines (Singapore)

@granmontwines

GranMonte Asoke Cabernet Sauvignon Syrah 2017 was the HK IWSC 2020 Trophy winner for Best Pairing with Indian Chicken Curry with Roti

BEST INDIGENOUS GRAPESAPERAVI

Winery Khareba Saperavi Classical 2019 Kakheti, Georgia

Made from saperavi grapes that were cultivated in Kakheti, the wine has that distinctive saperavi taste, with welldeveloped tones and an assorted bouquet of fragrances. The rich dark pomegranate colour gives a hint of what’s to come.

Importer: TCC iTrading (China)

Seeking importer in Asia

@WineryKhareba

BEST SAUVIGNON BLANC

SKOFF Original

Sauvignon Blanc Royal 2013 Styria, Austria

Bright yellow with intense aromas of ripe toasted tropical fruit. Roasted nuts, vanilla and ripe mangos on the nose lead to long-lasting tropical fruit flavours and an intense mineral finish. An elegant wine with ageing potential.

Importer: Schmidt Marketing (Hong Kong)

@skofforiginal8

BEST CHARDONNAY

Hannes Reeh

Unplugged Chardonnay 2019 Burgenland, Austria

Deep lemon in colour, with intense aromas of peach, apricot, vanilla, brioche and mushroom. Full-bodied with medium acidity. Flavours of apple, apricot, lime, toast, walnut, marzipan and flint. The finish is long, the quality outstanding. A great pairing with fish and seafood dishes. Drink now or age.

@weingut_hannes_reeh

BEST GRÜNER VELTLINER

Weingut Lisa & Georg Weinwurm

WEINWURMs Grüner Veltliner Ried Schilling 2021 Niederösterreich, Austria

Noble old vines contribute to this highly complex, dense wine. Deep, rich scent with vanilla notes from its long yeast contact. The minerality provides structure. A colourful array of crisp apple to ripe stone fruit, with seriously great length.

@weingutweinwurm

BEST SHIRAZ/SYRAH

Wakefield Taylors Family Wines St Andrews Shiraz 2019 Clare Valley, Australia

A spicy, meaty shiraz brimming with crushed fruit. Violet with aromas and flavours of lavender, black pepper and blackberries. A velvety, medium-full body and warming, medium finish that leaves hints of blueberry, pepper and leather on the palate. Vanilla and baking spice suggest oak.

@taylorswines

BEST PINOT NOIR

Rob Dolan Wines

Signature Series Pinot Noir 2019

Yarra Valley, Australia

The 2019 vintage started fast with hot, dry conditions then slowed to a long, warm summer. This wine has great colour, richness, depth and varietal intensity. Pomegranate, black olive, cherry compote, plum and vanilla scents. A warm savouriness fills the mid-palate and underpins the succulent fruit accompanied by supple, long-lasting tannins.

Importer: Seeking importer in Hong Kong @robdolanwine

Point Global/Fair Trading (Asia) Village Cellars (Japan) Wine Exchange(Singapore)

BEST SPARKLING WINE

Vranken Pommery Monopole

Louis Pommery England Brut Hampshire, England

Lively bubbles spread a refreshing lime perfume. Secondary notes of blackcurrant and white fruit are topped with a hint of honey. These characters follow through to the palate, offering balance and harmony. Long, full-flavoured finish that concedes no sweetness. Righteous and honest.

@louispommeryengland

BEST GRAPE BRANDY

Tiflisi Marani Marnaveli 5

Kakheti, Georgia

Golden in colour with aromas of vanilla, coffee and spices from ageing in barrels. The taste is very round and silky. Pairs well with dark chocolate, light cheese and cigars.

Seeking importer in Asia @marnaveli

BEST SAKE

Uchigasaki Brewery

Hoyo Daruma Junmai Daiginjo Miyagi, Japan

Fragrant, polished Ginjo-ka aromas of apple and peach. Mellow flavour and a light, watery body.

Importer: Yaoyorozuya @hoyo.sake

Award Winner

BEST ASIAN SPIRIT

Qinghai Huzhu Barley Wine

Tianyoude Export Gold Label 45%

天佑德 45度金标出口型酒

Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, China

Produced with glacial water melted from Qilian Shan and barley grown in 3000m high Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, this qingxiãng (light aroma) baijiu is colourless and bright, with a pure taste, delicate texture, elegant aroma, long-lasting yet mild sweetness. Compared with classic qingxiãng baijiu, its production time is 25% longer and is blended with more 10 year-old wine. The process must be monitored by distillers with 10-15 years of experience to ensure consistence of quality.

@天佑德青稞酒

BEST BOURBON

Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey Edition Tennesse, USA

Aromas of oak, nuts and dark cocoa glide into a dark, oily palate that reflects the colour and nose of this small batch, master blend premium American whiskey. Well-balanced, full-bodied finish with a warm velvety mouthfeel.

@unclenearest

Uncle Nearest 1856 Premium Aged Whiskey was the HK IWSC 2021 Trophy winner for Best Bourbon

BEST COGNAC

Courvoisier Cognac XO Champagne, France

A well-aged, expertly blended cognac, featuring old eaux-di-vie from the Grande Champagne, Petite Champagne and Borderies region. Apricot, toasted brown sugar and cacao nibs on the nose. Oak elements shape the palate with strawberry and violet touches. Rounded finish of worn leather, old oak and orange.

@maison.courvoisier

Award Winner

Courvoisier

BEST LONDON DRY GIN

Campari Group Bulldog London Dry Gin London, England

Infused with the all-natural flavours and aromas of 12 distinctive botanicals in a copper pot still, then vapourised into an essence and distilled into the quintessential spirit of London dry gin.

Importer: METABEV (Hong Kong) @bulldog_gin

BEST RUM

Alcoholes y Añejos Monagas Ron Añejo Calazan Reserva Monagas, Venezuela

Exquisitely balanced bouquet of toasted wood and caramel, with fine aromas of ripe red fruits and notes of vanilla, marzipan and orange zest. Chocolate touches combine with plummy tones. Soft on the palate with dried fruit notes and defined aromas of toasted oak and plum fruit. Sweet, spicy, elegant finish.

Seeking importer in Asia @calazanrum

BEST GIN BEST DISTILLED DRY GIN (CONTEMPORARY)

Australian Distilling Tasmania Gin Tasmania, Australia

A complex, sophisticated gin that combines sweet, tart apple notes with the mild heat of mountain pepper.

@australiandistillingco

Splendidly aromatic and elegant on the nose with notes of sweet tart, juniper and hints of spice and bay leaves.

Award Winner

BEST SHOCHU

The Hachi Shochu (Yayoi Shochu Brewery) The Hachi Kokuto Shochu Kagoshima, Japan

A strong umami flavour rises with the aroma. Ageing in an oak barrel has alleviated any lingering of astringent wood flavours making this shochu sweet in the mouth. Enjoyable with ice or water.

Importer: Mizunara: The Shop @mizunaratheshop

The Hachi Imo Shochu Cask Matured was HK IWSC 2021 Trophy winner for Best Shochu

Jack Cheung Group Beverage Director Hong Kong Parkview Group

Napoleon Fine Champagne was the HK IWSC Trophy winner for Best Cognac in 2021 and Courvoisier Initiale Extra Cognac was the Trophy winner in 2020

THREE CONSECUTIVE YEAR FOR BEST SCOTCH WHISKY

Berry Bros. & Rudd Classic Range Islay Blended Malt Scotch Whisky Islay, Scotland

Beautifully integrated with complementary tar aromas and orchard fruit. The characteristic Islay peat note has the upper hand. Full approachable, palate with creamy texture and some sweetness. Long lingering peat smoke finish, a reminder of its smoky heritage.

Importer: Berry Bros. & Rudd @berrybrosrudd

Peaty, earthy notes with green apple, white cacao, vanilla, white chocolate and leather leading to an enduringly long smoky finish

BEST VODKA

Zernoff Beverages

Silver Moldova

Using quality ingredients and advanced water purification techniques, this silverenriched Moldovan vodka has a neutral aroma and sweet taste with delicate grain accents and a fine, balanced finish.

@zernoff_vodka

BEST WORLDWIDE WHISKY/WHISKEY

Komasa Kanosuke Distillery

Kanosuke Single Malt Distiller's Choice 2022 #17011 Sherry Butt Kagoshima, Japan

Aromas of sherry, raisins, yellow peaches, milk chocolate and coffee on the nose. The sherry flavour comes through in the taste, with deep berry sweetness and soft tannins. Subtle sweetness and astringency on the finish, with citrus aromas.

Importer: AF Trade Limited @kanosukedistillery

Masahiko Endo Bartender in Chief Mizunara: The Library

Hannah Melville Scotch Whisky Brand Ambassador Pernod Ricard

BEST BEER

BEST SOUR

Carbon Brews

It's Alive Hong Kong

A beautiful balance between fruitiness and wild funky characters, accompanied by distinct barrel flavors. Truly complex and enjoyable beer.

@CarbonBrews

BEST IPA

Moonzen Brewery Jiangxi Salted Mandarin IPA Hong Kong

High up on tf tangerine, kumquat and orange peel all rounded up with a moderate bitterness.he Pavilion of Prince Teng, mandarins can be seen in blossom like eows of golden ingots. An unique IPA with notes of tangerine, kumquat and orange peel all rounded up with a moderate bitterness.

@moonzenbrewery

BEST PORTER/STOUT

Deadman Brewery Crazy Rabbits Hong Kong

A fusion of dark roasted malt aromas with roasted coffee, caramel, dark chocolate and coconut flavours. Texture is buttersmooth and warming. A mild citrus bitterness matches the coffee flavour.

@deadmanbrewery

BEST PALE LAGER

Deadman Brewery 5000 Years Hong Kong

A clean, refreshing pilsner that is easy on the palate with mild grassy freshness. Slightly fruity with soft floral aromas and honey, biscuit and bread flavours that are sweet but balanced with bitterness.

@deadmanbrewery

Notes

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Funky Rich Lupins V2 was the HK IWSC 2020 Trophy winner for Best Beer, Like The Wind was the HK IWSC 2021 Trophy winner for IPA & Earth People was the HK IWSC 2020 Trophy winner for Pale Lager

BEST SPECIALTY

Oh CBD Beer HK Salted Peaches Sour Ale Hong Kong

This German gose-style beer has an impressive salted plum flavour with added undertones of peach fruitiness. An innovative, well executed salty sour ale.

@ohcbdbeerhk

BEST PALE ALE

ALDI Stores Australia South of Somewhere Sunday Session Australian Pale Ale Australia

Light golden in colour with a medium malt backbone and a moderate longlingering bitterness, this fruity session ale sings with passionfruit, apricot and citrus aromas and flavours.

@aldiaustralia

Award Winner

Hop Robber was the HK IWSC 2021 Gold Award winner.

of pomegranate, passion fruit and sweet, complex pineapple both on the nose and the palate. Refreshing complex sweetnees that brings me back to Okinawa's pinapple farm

Nick Ho Founder Beer Geeks Generation

Eyes Wide Shut

Despite the best of intentions, even professionals find 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 identified as a bordeaux first growth, or served from a clearly defined bottle shape, even the most practised judge might be swayed.

HK IWSC prevents bias by pouring wines in the back room, which is offlimits 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 a 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 HK IWSC is Asia's only doubleblind tasting competition.

FOOD PAIRING AWARD 2022

BEST PAIRING WITH HONG KONG STYLE BAKED PORK CHOP RICE

PORTADA Winemaker’s Selection 2021 Portugal

Baked pork chop rice is a delicious daily dish that represents Hong Kong’s fusion cuisine and culture. This full-bodied bright ruby red wine from Lisboa has no oak influence but a tone of sexy red fruit in aroma, medium to full body, gentle tannins, as like as a wine buddy. It enhances the umami of the tomato sauce and stands up to the pork chop with its residual sugar and salt.

Award Winner

DFJ Vinhos Portada Winemaker's Selection Red 2019 was a Trophy winner for Best Pairing With Chinese Wok-Fried Beef Fillets With Leeks in HK IWSC 2020 &

DFJ Vinhos Portada Winemaker's Selection Red 2020 was a Trophy winner for Best Pairing With Chinese Stir-fried Preserved Vegetables With Green Peas And Bean Curd Sheets 2020.

BEST PAIRING WITH GRILLED COD IN CHINESE STYLE

Domäne Roland Chan Riesling Federspiel 2021 Austria

Dry riesling is always a consideration for sommeliers when it comes to food and wine pairing. Domäne Roland Chan is a great pairing wine thanks to its outstanding mineral-driven finish and lively acidity to balance the natural fattiness of the cod fish.

BEST PAIRING WITH JAPANESE GRILLED EEL RICE BOWL (UNAGI DON)

Prosecco DOC Rosé Millesimato Brut Italy

This Prosecco Rosé has great richness that complements saucy grilled eel. The berry notes and pinot intensity match the flavour, while acidity and bubbles refresh the palate and balance the stickiness.

BEST PAIRING WITH KOREAN WAGYU BEEF BIMBIMBAB

Zantho Zweigelt Reserve 2019 Austria

The flavourful bimbimbap enhances the red fruits in the wine, which in turn complements the beef. The tannins are well-integrated and don’t clash with the flavour or the sauce. Acidity refreshes the palate and balances the pairing.

BEST PAIRING WITH THAI GREEN CHICKEN CURRY Hatten Wines Sweet Alexandria

Indonesia

The wine exudes fresh aromas of candied fruits, floral notes and citrus zest which complement its off-dry palate of lemon zest, ripe pineapple and mango hints. The pairing creates a spicy finish with a hint of sweetness by offsetting the heat from the curry with a nice, fresh finish.

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BEST PAIRING WITH HAI NAN CHICKEN RICE

Weingut Markus Huber Riesling Engelsberg 2021 Austria

Immense citrus intensity with concentrated stone fruit and white pepper spice character. These aromas and flavours create a perfect marriage with the minced ginger and the sour chilli sauce of the Hai Nan chicken. A pairing harmony that takes the dish’s savouriness to another level.

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Cheung Group Beverage Director, Hong Kong Parkview Group HKIWSC Wine & Spirit Judge DipWSET, CS, Kikisake-Shi

How do you 'promote' lesser known wines on your lists? The best way to promote lesser-known wines is with food and wine pairing sessions. A set dinner, for example, is a good way to showcase the potential of wines with food as well as the quality itself. The customer has a chance to try a lot of different wines at the same time and they will enjoy their dinner experience and remember the wines.

Food and wine matching is always a challenge at Cantonese tables. Do your guests decide on a wine based on the food selections or do they simply choose a wine they like (or want to try)?

When food and wine pairing, the first thing we do is try the wine. We also need to look at the style of the food. The flavour of the dish is key to a successful wine pairing. There are usually no wrong answers. The possibilities are endless, as long as there are no big flavour conflicts.

Most customers select wines based on their taste preference. Customers start by finding a wine that they’ve tasted before because it’s safer for them and they know what to expect. As people improve their knowledge of wines, they gain more confidence, read the label and look at the information on the bottle. Eventually, they get more adventurous and ask their trusted sommeliers and have faith in their own knowledge to help them choose new wines to pair with their food.

Do you have any observations about natural wines? Have you any on your lists and what type of guests ask about them? We have natural wines on our list and we especially indicate whether these wines are natural or sustainable or organic. We have customers who like their wines to be organic or natural, not just for health concerns, but nowadays young people realise that natural wines have unusual styles and taste profiles. They will explore natural wines from different countries.

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BEYOND LOCKDOWN

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Life beyond lockdown

Gradually people have returned to the daily routines and rituals that pass for normal life in Hong Kong. Simple pleasures such as time with friends and dining out are high on post-pandemic to-do lists. But the world as we know it has changed.

While Covid-19 had our attention turned elsewhere, a reawakening occurred in Hong Kong. February’s lockdown of 23 business sectors was the nail in the coffin for many bars and restaurants but fresh new concepts have sprouted up in their place. Businesses that survived the lockdowns expanded and pivoted in creative ways. The city was knocked down, but it’s getting back up again.

After a dip in 2020, Hong Kong’s wine market rebounded in 2021. But despite the rally, imports and sales were slow in 2022. The Catering Business (Social Distancing) Subsidy Scheme provided relief to the hospitality sector from 2020, disbursing more than HKD13 billion (USD1.7 billion) to January 2022, with more measures announced in February 2022. The subsidies helped some businesses. Others took charge of their own destiny.

Camille Glass, HK IWSC judge and Owner of Crushed Wines and Side Note restaurant group, feels uplifted by how the food and beverage industry adapted in the wake of the challenges

it faced. “Pizzerias sent out homemade pizza kits for people to make with their kids. At Pondi, we kitted out a basket with candles, wine glasses and picnic blankets to create a sense of closeness for people.”

The lockdown provided the impetus Side Note needed to open its own wine store. “When the government shut us down, we started selling our wines. I made home videos, speaking about the wines as if I were tableside … That success gave us the confidence to open Crushed Wines, our own little Covid baby, to continue the flow of wine, information and communication to our customers.”

Rules of attraction

Hong Kong’s never say die attitude has seen it weather many storms. The challenge posed by Covid-19 was immense, but the wine industry has a backbone of well-established infrastructure and resilient professionals and is a magnet for talented food and wine professionals.

Night Scene of Victoria Harbour, Hong Kong

Photo Credit Daniam Chou

“It’s rare to have so many top chefs, sommeliers and wine distributors working side by side in such a small city,” said Wallace Lo, awardwinning sommelier and Manager of mato.

Like Glass, Lo is proud of the way businesses adapted. “Restaurants have evolved. Adventurous products are being introduced. Young drinkers are being welcomed to wine categories they’ve never seen,” he said.

Cristobal Huneeus, Co-founder at La Cabane, said Covid accelerated demand for alternative wines. “The last four years have been stressful and complicated for importers, but as we return to normality I see people are more curious about other styles. Sick of drinking the same wine every day during lockdown, they were drawn to niche wines.”

Anty Fung believes experience is the key to enticing guests back to bars and restaurants. "People became used to hosting parties at home. There needs to be a better reason beyond just good food and wine to justify dining out, "Experiences have to become more dynamic and ambience-driven. Good vibes is something that's going to bring people back to the restaurant scene." It encompasses a more creative take on service style, a more engaging way to facilitate guest interactions, etc. Post-covid times restaurants and bars have to find a new way to attract winers and diners back with a stronger social offering.

In the process of rebuilding, Hong Kong’s wine market is being reshaped. There are chinks in its armor, sure, but there’s nothing quite like a few years of rolling lockdowns to invigorate people’s desire to explore and venture to new, unchartered corners of the wine scene.

Anty Fung General Manager, Hip Cellar & AnOther Place Co-founder, mato coffee wine

Experiences have to become more dynamic and ambience-driven. Good vibes is something that's going to bring people back to the restaurant scene.

SINGAPORE BOOM

Vinexpo’s announcement that it will revive its Asia event in Singapore in 2023 places the evergreen, cosmopolitan city in the limelight.

Photo Credit Akram Huseyn

Confucius said, “The orchid grows where others cannot,” and it is fitting that Singapore was chosen as the location for Vinexpo Asia’s reincarnation in the region. Centrally situated and boasting some of the world’s best gastronomy, Singapore has a vibrant dining out culture. As the gateway for wines into Southeast Asia, South Korea, Japan and China, the city’s wine scene blossoms with engaged, erudite drinkers and F&B professionals.

“Singapore stands out as an obvious choice for serving the interests of the entire Asia-Pacific region,” said Rodolphe Lameyse, CEO of Vinexposium.

Vinexpo Asia will follow in the footsteps of another successful wine industry event. In October 2022, the Wine Pinnacle Awards kicked off at Resorts World Sentosa. In his opening speech at the event’s Wine Symposium, Mr. Augustin Missoffe, Managing Director Asia-Pacific for SOPEXA, said Singapore had attained a 25 percent share of the alcohol beverage market in 2022, with wine revenue reaching USD 643.8 million, and consumption volume climbing to 10 million litres. Research by the IWSR for Vinexposium forecasts an annual rate of volume growth in Singapore of 4 percent (2021-2025).

“There’s been a lot of buzz around Vinexpo,” said Matthew Lamb, Group Beverage Manager at Lo & Behold. “It shines an international spotlight on Singapore and its wine industry, which looks poised for continued growth.”

Geographically, Singapore is a small country, but it punches above its weight in almost every area. At the start of the millennium Singapore, like many countries in Asia, faced the issue of an ageing population. It turned this around through a range of investments and economic policies, including substantial immigration that grew its population from 1 million to 5.64 million people (3.6 million adults).

Hongkongers are heavily represented in the latest wave of immigrants, with many corporations and financial institutions consolidating their Asian headquarters in Singapore due to the

political and pandemic uncertainty overshadowing Hong Kong.

The MBS effect

Singapore’s hospitality market really took off a decade ago thanks to major integrated resort openings that attracted visitors from all over Asia and abroad. In particular, Marina Bay Sands significantly expanded the wine trade by creating new restaurants and attracting Michelin-star chefs and sommeliers.

Annette Scarfe MW attributes much of the wine industry’s growth and success to the resort. “Singapore has become one of the most open wine markets in Asia,” she told Wine2Wine Verona (November 2019). “The breadth and depth of wine in Singapore is enormous.”

Singapore’s older generation is fixated on red wine and shares a mutual love of Burgundy with Hong Kong, but that’s where the similarities end. While Hong Kong is Bordeaux and Burgundycentric, Australia has 30 percent market share in Singapore, and Chile and France tousle for second and third positions.

Julien Drevon CEO and co-founder of Pivēne, told the Wine Symposium that 1.5 million Singaporeans drink wine monthly, consuming around 13 million litres annually. (Beer is more popular at 133 million litres per year.)

Singapore’s cost of living is high and wine’s expense is a factor in purchasing decisions. The average retail bottle costs $48 for French wine, $42 for New Zealand wine and $31 for Australian and Italian wines, Drevon said.

Taxes and duties compound high importation costs making premium wines better value for money. “Singapore is not a good market for entry level wines,” Scarfe affirmed.

While high alcohol taxation might suggest potential for lowno alcohol options, Singapore consumers are not ready yet, Scarfe remarked. The higher the alcohol content, the better the perceived value, she said.

Photo Credit Swapnil Bapat

Night Scene of Victoria Harbour, Hong Kong

Excellent infrastructure is required to keep wines in optimal conditions in the hot climate. They must travel in refrigerated shipping containers, be stored in purpose-built warehouses and remain in air conditioning all the way to their final destination, whether that’s Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia or Thailand.

High prices are one driver of premiumisation; another is the calibre of customers. People know what they want and purchase at specialty stores. Twenty to thirty-somethings are drawn in by promotions and discounts, but lifestyle is a more prominent cue to buy. Singaporeans love to eat and love to shop and there is a strong demand for wine dinners and events that incorporate food and wine pairing.

“Singaporeans love the opportunity to sit down with a Master of Wine and discuss the wine. They want to come and learn,” Scarfe said, speaking from experience as an event host.

Lamb agrees. “Food and wine pairings are a gateway for lesserknown explorations … It used to be that people wanted parallels, for example, ‘This variety is somewhat like pinot noir.’ Now, people are more open to an array of expressions and keen to explore.”

Cathay HK IWSC judge and WSET Business Development Manager Asia-Pacific, Ling Cheong said Singapore’s WSET market saw impressive triple digit growth in the past three years as people used the lockdowns to scrub up on their wine knowledge. Even before the pandemic, Scarfe said there was greater demand from consumers for wine education than from the wine trade.

“A lot of people took the pandemic as a time to upskill their wine knowledge,” Lamb said. “That is evident in dining room conversations between our staff and guests.

“At the high end, people are receptive to recommendations and suggestions from staff, and there is growing interest from the midtier and casual dining crowd for something new.”

Peer reviews, educator recommendations and awards are another cue to buy wines both on- and off-premise. Convenience also plays a part. People don’t have cars so delivery is important if there’s no wine store close to home. Ecommerce is the largest retail growth area in Singapore as people seek the convenience of online stores and delivery services.

Generation inspiration

While the classics hold true among established drinkers, younger people are more adventurous. The sparkling wine category, while only representing a small proportion of the market (around 8-9 percent), is growing steadily. Prosecco alone is up 30 percent, driven by Singapore’s penchant for bottomless brunches, and champagne is on the rise.

“Over the last 6 months, demand for champagne has been incredible across both the Grand Marques and growers,” Lamb said.

Awareness of organic and biodynamic wines is rising, but Singapore’s take up lacks the fervour of South Korea’s. “There is interest in organic, biodynamic and natural wine styles along with a general sense of exploration and wanting to try a new variety, region or style people haven’t previously heard of,” Lamb said.

“In the past three years, even amid ever-changing restriction measures, there has been incredible growth of sommelier talent and professionalism in the industry, coupled with a growing range of wines and customer interest.

“The support Singaporeans have shown to F&B has been energising and a great push forward to the industry as a whole.”

Singapore is Asia’s good news story, unfolding like an orchid with just the right amount of caution to enable the wine industry to get back to work safely. Greater things are coming as it establishes itself further within the context of Southeast Asia and globally.

There’s been a lot of buzz around Vinexpo. It shines an international spotlight on Singapore and its wine industry, which looks poised for continued growth.

Matthew Lamb, Group Beverage Manager at Lo & Behold

Singaporeans love the opportunity to sit down with a Master of Wine and discuss the wine. They want to come and learn

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Inigo Cabernet Sauvignon 2020

Vaulted Cellar Shiraz 2020

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2017 G+G Single Vineyard Riesling

Pyrenees Estate

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Wakefield Taylors Family Wines

Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2020

Jaraman Cabernet Sauvignon 2020

Jaraman Shiraz 2020

Masterstroke Cabernet Shiraz 2018

St Andrews Cabernet Sauvignon 2019

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Platinum Edition Grenache 2020

BRONZE

Berton Vineyard

Bonsai Shiraz Cabernet 2019

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Blue Pyrenees Estate

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Chapel Hill Winery

The MV Bush Vine Grenache 2021 The MV Shiraz 2020

Dandelion Vineyards

Firehawk Shiraz 2020

Lion's Tooth of McLaren Vale Shiraz/Riesling 2021

Lioness of McLaren Vale Shiraz 2021 Menagerie of the Barossa GSM 2021 Pride of the Fleurieu Cabernet 2021

De Bortoli Wines

17 Trees Chardonnay 2019

17 Trees Pinot Grigio 2021

17 Trees Shiraz 2020

Rutherglen Estate Shiraz 2021

The Estate Vineyard Pinot Noir 2021

Woodfired Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 Woodfired Shiraz 2019

Yarra Valley Section A7 Single Vineyard Chardonnay 2021

Glenlofty Estate

Decameron Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 Estate Shiraz 2019

Haselgrove Wines

Col Cross Shiraz 2020

Protector Cabernet Sauvignon 2020

Heirloom Vineyards

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McLaren Vale Shiraz 2020

McLaren Vale III Associates

Giant Squid Ink Estate Grown Reserve Shiraz 2020

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Nugan Estate

Alfredo Dried Grape Shiraz 2020

McLaren Parish Shiraz 2020

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The Ethereal One Fleurieu Nero d'Avola 2021

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Yarra View Black Label Syrah 2021

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Sevenhill Cellars

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Sidewood Estate

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Sisters Run Wine

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Epiphany McLaren Vale Shiraz 2020

St Hugo

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2021 Gilbert Sauvignon Blanc

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Blue

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Bare Bones Great Western Shiraz 2021 Australia

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SILVER

Domäne Wachau

Grüner Veltliner Smaragd Ried Achleiten 2021

Hannes Reeh

Heideboden Cuvée Rot 2019 In Bloom Rosé 2021

Ing. W. Baumgartner

KTI Cuvee Reserve by Katharina Baumgartner 2019

KTI Grüner Veltliner Weinviertel DAC Reserve by Katharina Baumgartner 2021

Keringer Massiv Wine

100 Days Merlot 2019 100 Days Shiraz 2019

Keringer Late Harvest Spätlese Cuvée 2018 Massiv Top Rotweincuvée 2019

Laurenz V - Laurenz Five Fine Wine

Forbidden by Laurenz V. 2021

Singing Grüner Veltliner by Laurenz V. 2021

Weingut Bruendlmayer Langenlois Langenlois Ried Rosenhuegel Gelber Muskateller 2021

Weingut Fichtenbauer-Mold

Grüner Veltliner Kamptal DAC 2021

Weingut Juris Pinot Noir Reserve 2018

Weingut Lisa & Georg Weinwurm Asia Blend Cuvée White 2021

Weingut Markus Huber Grüner Veltliner Berg Erste Lage 2020

Weingut MUSTER.gamlitz

Sauvignon Blanc Ried Grubthal Südsteiermark DAC 2019

Weingut Nigl Grüner Veltliner Ried Kirchenberg Herzstück 2020 Riesling Ried Hochäcker Privat 1ÖTW 2020 Winzer Krems

Grüner Veltliner Kremstal DAC Reserve 2021 Kremser Kreuzberg Riesling Kremstal DAC Reserve 2021

Ried Kremser Wachtberg Grüner Veltliner Kremstal DAC Reserve 2021

Zantho

Zweigelt Reserve 2019

BRONZE

Domäne Roland Chan Riesling Federspiel 2021 Ing. W. Baumgartner Orange Wine by Katharina Baumgartner 2020 Keringer Massiv Wine 100 Days Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 Laurenz V - Laurenz Five Fine Wine Charming Grüner Veltliner by Laurenz V. 2020

Weingut Allram

Veltliner Ried Gaisberg 1ÖTW Kamptal DAC 2020

Weingut Franz & Christine Netzl

Ried Bärnreiser 1ÖTW "Anna-Christina 2019

Weingut Ing. Andreas Schmid Grüner Veltliner Gobeslburg 2021

Weingut Jurtschitsch Riesling Ried Heiligenstein Kamptal DAC 2020

Weingut Lisa & Georg Weinwurm Asia Blend Cuvée Red 2020

Weingut Markus Huber Riesling Engelsberg 2021

Weingut Nigl

Grüner Veltliner Ried Pellingen Privat 1ÖTW 2020

Riesling Ried Goldberg Kremstal DAC 2020

Zantho Beerenauslese 2018

Sevenhill Cellars

St Ignatius 2019 Australia

Seeking importer in Asia

Still

Chile Gold

Viña Luis Felipe Edwards

LFE 900 Malbec 2019

VSPT Wine Group

Leyda Coastal Vineyard Falaris Chardonnay 2020

Tarapacá Gran Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon 2020

SILVER

MontGras

Day One Carménère 2020

Vina Aromo Barrel Selection The White 2019

Viña Luis Felipe Edwards

Doña Bernarda 2018

LFE Gran Reserva Sauvignon Blanc 2022

VSPT Wine Group

Altair 2019

Leyda Coastal Vineyard Canelo Syrah 2019 Sideral 2020

Tarapacá Gran Reserva Etiqueta Negra Cabernet Sauvignon 2020

BRONZE

ACW

Código 380 2017

Family Collection Assemblage 2018

Baron Philippe de Rothschild Chile

Escudo Rojo Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon 2021

MontGras

Day One Chardonnay 2021 Day One Sauvignon Blanc 2022

Vina Aromo Barrel Selection The Blend 2018

Viña Casas del Bosque Cabernet Sauvignon Gran Reserva 2020 Carménère Gran Reserva 2021

Viña Luis Felipe Edwards

360º Cabernet Sauvignon 2019

LFE 900 Blend 2017

LFE Gran Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon 2021

LFE Gran Reserva Carménère 2021

Viñedos Puertas

Aguanegra Gran Reserva Petit Verdot 2020

El Milagro Reserva Tempranillo 2019

Huasu Reserva Especial Barricas Carménère 2019

VSPT Wine Group

1865 Desert Valley 2019

1865 Double Barrel 2018

1865 Master Blend 2020

1865 Selected Collection Old Vines Cabernet 2019

Domäne Wachau

Grüner Veltliner Smaragd Ried Kellerberg 2021 Austria

Importer: Christopher Stewart Wine & Spirits Asia (Hong Kong)

1865 Selected Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon 2021

1865 Syrah 2020

B-Liv Red Blend 2021

Cabo de Hornos 2019

Leyda Lot 21 Pinot Noir 2019

Leyda Lot 5 Chardonnay 2020 Leyda Lot 8 Syrah 2020

Tarapacá Gran Reserva Etiqueta Azul 2020 Tarapacá Gran Reserva Etiqueta Negra Carménère 2020

VyF Wines

Cabernet Sauvignon Entry Level 2022

China Gold

Mystic Island Winery

YIHU Petit Verdot Reserve Dry Red Wine 2019

Xinjiang Tiansai Vineyards

Skyline of Gobi Chairman’s Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon Dry Red Wine 2019 Skyline of Gobi Reserve Chardonnay Dry White Wine 2020

SILVER

Pernod Ricard (Ningxia)

Helan Mountain Classic Dry Red Wine 2020

Xinjiang Tiansai Vineyards

Skyline of Gobi Selection Chardonnay Dry White Wine 2020

Tiansai Vineyards T95 Marselan Dry Red Wine 2019

BRONZE

Mystic Island Winery

YIHU Chardonnay Dry White Wine 2018

YIHU Dry Red Wine 2018

Pernod Ricard (Ningxia)

Helan Mountain Premium Collection Cabernet Sauvignon Dry Red Wine 2019

Helan Mountain Special Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon Dry Red Wine 2019

Helan Mountain Xiaofeng Cabernet Sauvignon Dry Red Wine 2019

Sino-French Joint-Venture Dynasty Winery

Dynasty Dry Red Wine - Seven Year Reserve 2015

Dynasty Jin Wang Chao Dry Red Wine 2020

Xinjiang Tiansai Vineyards

Skyline of Gobi Collection Syrah/Viognier Dry Red Wine 2019

Tiansai Vineyards T20 Chardonnay Dry White Wine 2020

Tiansai Vineyards T50 Syrah Dry Red Wine 2019

France Gold

Baron Edmond de Rothschild

Château Clarke 2017

Henri Bourgeois

Sancerre Blanc "Les Baronnes" 2021

SILVER

Château Haut-Bailly

Berry Bros. & Rudd Pessac-Léognan by Château Haut-Bailly 2019

Vignobles Famille Quiot

Château du Trignon Gigondas 2017

BRONZE

Benjamin Leroux

Berry Bros. & Rudd Bourgogne Côte d'Or Pinot Noir by Benjamin Leroux 2020

Dourthe

Berry Bros. & Rudd Good Ordinary Claret by Dourthe 2019

La Croix de Saint Jean - Domaine Chabbert

La Croix de Saint Jean - Lo Mainatge 2020 La Croix du Père Michel 2020

Olivier Merlin

La Côte-Rotie St Véran 2019

Les Cras Bourgogne Rouge 2019

SCEA Bantegnies et Fils

Château Bertinerie Grande Cuvee Rouge 2018 Château La Baronnerie Grand Baron Rouge 2019

Vignobles Famille Quiot

Domaine de Verlaque Côtes de Provence Rosé 2021

Georgia Gold

Corporation Georgian Wine Rkatsiteli Qvevri Umano 2019

Dugladze Wine Company

Kindzmarauli 2021 Kisi Qvevri 2020 Mukuzani 2019

Tiflisi Marani

Marnaveli Kisi-Khikhvi Qvevri Wine 2019 Wine Company Shumi Napareuli Vinobiza 2020

Winery Khareba Saperavi Classical 2019

SILVER

Corporation Georgian Wine Mukuzani Umano 2020 Saperavi Akido 2020

Keringer Massiv Wine

100 DAYS Zweigelt Neusiedlersee DAC Reserve 2019 Austria

Importer: Lishui aolaili Trading (China)

Dugladze Wine Company

Kisi 2021

Saperavi Qvevri 2021

JSC Château Mukhrani Collection Secrète Red 2018 Qvevri Red 2018

Réserve Royale Goruli Mtsvane 2017 Réserve Royale Saperavi 2018 Tavkveri 2018

JSC Telavi Wine Cellar Marani Kondoli Vineyards Saperavi Merlot 2016 Marani Mukuzani 2018 Satrapezo 10 Qvevri 2016

Lopota

Chateau Buera Rkatsiteli Qvevri Reserve 2019 Chateau Buera Saperavi Reserve 2019

Rtvelisi Kindzmarauli 2021 Saperavi Qvevri 2020

Tiflisi Marani Marnaveli Manavi 2019

Wine Company Shumi Bio Rkatsiteli Iberiuli 2019 Khikhvi Qvevri Iberiuli 2019 Salome 2017 Salome 2020 Saperavi - Cabernet Vinobiza 2020 Saperavi Qvevri Iberiuli 2020

Winery Khareba Kindzmarauli 2021 Mukuzani 2020

BRONZE

Corporation Georgian Wine Kindzmarauli Kakhuri Vazi 2021 Kisi Umano 2020

Dugladze Wine Company Mtsvane 2020 Saperavi Reserve 2019 Tavkveri 2021 Tsinandali 2021

JSC Château Mukhrani Shavkapito 2019

JSC Telavi Wine Cellar Satrapezo Mtsvane 2017

Lopota

Chateau Buera Merlot Classic Reserve 2019

Rtvelisi Mukuzani 2020

Wine Company Shumi Mukuzani Iberiuli 2019

Sisters Run Wine Old Testament Cabernet 2020 Australia

Wakefield Taylors Family Wines Masterstroke Cabernet Sauvignon 2020 Australia

VSPT Wine Group

Leyda Coastal Vineyard Falaris Chardonnay 2020 Chile Germany Gold

VSPT Wine Group

Tarapacá Gran Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon 2020 Chile

Assuli Lorlando 2019

Weingut Haart Haart Riesling Kabinett Goldtropfchen 2018

SILVER

VDP.Weingut Domdechant Werner Domdechant Riesling Kabinett Hochheim 2021

Weingut Haart Weingut Reinhold Haart Goldtropfchen Grosses Gewachs 2017

India

SILVER

Grover Zampa Vineyards

Art Collection Chenin Blanc 2022

Grover Art Collection Riesling 2022

Grover La Réserve Syrah Grenache 2021 Vijay Amritraj Reserve Collection Red 2019

BRONZE

Grover Zampa Vineyards Chêne Chardonnay Grande Réserve 2021 Chêne Grande Réserve 2020

Grover Art Collection Cabernet Shiraz 2021 Grover Art Collection Rosé 2022

Grover Art Collection Sauvignon Blanc 2022

Grover Art Collection Viognier 2022 Grover La Réserve 2020

Grover La Réserve Blanc 2021

Grover La Réserve Fumé Blanc 2021 Vijay Amritraj Reserve Collection White 2021

Indonesia

SILVER

Hatten Wines

Aga White Syrah 2018

BRONZE

Hatten Wines

Aga Red

Aga Rosé Chenin Blanc 2021 Sweet Alexandria

Italy Gold

Tenuta Di Capezzana

Trefiano Riserva 2018

SILVER

Assuli Winery Assuli Carinda 2021

Mystic Island Winery

YIHU Petit Verdot Reserve Dry Red Wine 2019 China

Assuli Lorlando Riserva 2016

Cantine San Marzano

Anniversario 62 Primitivo di Manduria DOP Riserva 2018

F Negroamaro Salento IGP 2020 Sessantanni Primitivo di Manduria DOP 2018 Susco Susumaniello Salento IGP 2020

Giovanni Rosso

Barolo by Giovanni Rosso 2016

La Cantina del Museo

Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG 2019 Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG Riserva 2018 Lungarotti Montefalco Sagrantino DOCG 2018

Tenuta Di Capezzana Villa di Capezzana 2019 Tenuta Sant'Antonio

Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG Campo dei Gigli 2017

BRONZE

Azienda Agricola Morgassi Superiore di Cecilia e Marina Piacitelli

VOLO - Gavi DOCG del Comune di Gavi 2020 Cantine San Marzano

Talò Primitivo di Manduria DOP 2021

Lungarotti

Rubesco Vigna Monticchio Torgiano Rosso Riserva DOCG 2017

Ruffino Chianti DOCG 2020 Riserva Ducale Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG 2018

S.A. Fattoria Quercia Al Poggio Quercia Al Poggio Chianti Classico 2020 Tenuta Sant'Antonio Amarone della Valpolicella Riserva DOCG Lilium Est 2012

Japan Gold

Kuju Winery

Kuju Chardonnay Catwalk 2021

SILVER

Château Mercian Fuefuki Koshu Gris de gris 2021 Tamamoro Koshu Kiiroka 2021

Hokkaido Wine Otaru Gewürztraminer 2020

Kuju Winery Kuju Chardonnay Catwalk 2020 Muscat Bailey A Barrelaged 2020

Xinjiang Tiansai Vineyards

Skyline of Gobi Chairman’s Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon Dry Red Wine 2019 China

BRONZE

Château Mercian Hosaka Muscat Bailey A 2019

Yamanashi Muscat Bailey A 2020

Hakodate Wine

Hokkaido100 Premium Merlot 2019

Shibarewine Kerner 2020

Kitajima Hideki Kerner 2020

Tazaki Masanobu Kidarujyukusei Zweigelt 2019

Tsurunuma Gewürztraminer 2020

Tsurunuma Harvest Special Cuvée Pinot Blanc 2020

Tsurunuma Harvest Special Cuvée Zweigelt 2020

Tsurunuma Pinot Blanc 2020

Yoichi Harvest Zweigelt Special Cuvée 2020

Katashimo Winery

利果園 RI-KA-EN ブラッククイーン 2020

New Zealand Gold

Glenora Estate Estate Syrah 2021

SILVER

Kim Crawford

Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2022 Kono NZ

Kono Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2022

TOHU Awatere Valley Sauvignon Blanc 2022

Saint Clair Family Estate

Pioneer Block 14 Pinot Noir 2021

Two Rivers Convergence Sauvignon Blanc 2022

Wooing Tree Vineyard Wooing Tree Pinot Noir 2019

BRONZE

Delta Estate Wines

Hatters Hill Chardonnay 2020

Hatters Hill Pinot Noir 2021

Hatters Hill Sauvignon Blanc 2021

Edr-H Nz

Rimapere 2022 Kono NZ

TOHU Awatere Valley Pinot Noir 2019

TOHU Whenua Awa Marlborough Chardonnay 2018

TOHU Whenua Awa Marlborough Pinot Noir 2019

TOHU Whenua Matua Nelson Chardonnay 2019

Marlborough Wine Group

Clark Estate Upper Awatere Single Vineyard

Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2022

Paragon Trading Asia

Gladstone Dakins Road Pinot Noir 2019

Saint Clair Family Estate

Omaka Reserve Chardonnay 2020

Portugal

Gold

Casa Santos Lima

Mosaico, Branco Leve 2021

Cooperativa Agrícola de St. Isidro de Pégoes Syrah Red 2019

Sociedade Agrícola Quinta de Porrais Quinta de Porrais 2018

SILVER

Cooperativa Agrícola de St. Isidro de Pégoes

Fontanario de Pegões Vinhas Velhas Red 2016

Merlot Red 2018

Rovisco Pais Premium Red 2020

DFJ Vinhos

Aluado Reserva 2019

Always on Friday 2020

Bigode DFJ Blend 2021

Consensus 2019

Escada Reserva 2021

Escada Rosé 2021

Grand'Arte Alvarinho 2021 Pomar 2021

Portada Winemaker’s Selection 2021

BRONZE

Adega de Redondo

Porta da Ravessa Grande Escolha 2018

Porta da Ravessa Special Edition 2020

Casa Santos Lima 4 Uvas, Red 2020

Bons-Ventos 2019 Gran Passo Reserva 2019

Mosaico Colheita Seleccionada 2020

Portas de Lisboa 2020

Red Blend Portugal 2020

Rés-Vés Campo de Ourique 2020

Cooperativa Agrícola de St. Isidro de Pégoes Alto Pina Reserve Red 2021

Cabernet Sauvignon Red 2019

Portinho do Covo Red 2020

Rovisco Pais Reserve white 2021

Sobreiro de Pegões Premium Red 2021

Sobreiro de Pegões Premium white 2021

Touriga Nacional Red 2019

Vinhas de Pegões Barricas Novas Reserve Red 2019

DFJ Vinhos

Alta Corte 2020 Aluado 2021 Aluado 2021 Brigando 2021 Casa do Lago 2021 Coreto 2021

DFJ Alvarinho Chardonnay 2020 Escada 2021

Grand'Arte Touriga Nacional 2019 JAG 2021 Pedras do Monte 2020

Point West Alvarinho Chardonnay 2020 Point West Touriga Nacional 2019 Pomar 2021

Portada Reserva 2019 Portada Reserva 2020 Portada Reserva 2020 Portada Winemaker’s Selection 2021 Portada Winemaker’s Selection 2021

Romania

Silver

SC Viile Budureasca Noble 5 2019

Premium Fume 2021 Premium Shiraz 2018

Vine In Flames Feteasca Regala 2020

South Africa Gold

La Motte

Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 Silver

La Motte Millennium 2020 Bronze

La Motte

Pierneef Syrah Viognier 2018 Syrah 2018

Spain Gold

Bodega y Viñedos Martín Berdugo MB 2014

Silver

41Norte

41N Boutique 2015

Bodea Tierra Aranda S.Coop Crianza Viña Hijosa 2018

Bodega García Serrano Sendero Del Pino 2018

Bodegas Alcardet Castillo de Alcardet 2021 Kenfoods Albenaz 2020 Kenfoods Crianza 2015

Bodegas Ariabal Pandra Verdejo 2021

Bodegas Ayuso Estola Gran Reserva 2016

Bodegas Bilbainas

Vina Pomal 120th Anniversary 2019 Vina Pomal Crianza Centenario 2019 Vina Pomal Reserva Centenario 2016

Bodegas Castelo de Medina

Sauvignon Blanc 2021 Verdejo 2021

Bodegas Mazas Los Enoloz Tempranillo 2021

Bodegas Veganzones Veganzones 912 de Altitud al Cuadrado 2020

Bodegas Viriatus Viriatus Verdejo 2021 Cantariña Vinos de Familia Cantariña 2 Viña de los Pinos 2018

Convento de Oreja Convento Oreja Selección de Familia 2018

J. Fernando Viñedos y Bodegas J.Fernando Verdejo 2021

Viña Herminia Herminia Reserva 2017 Lady Herminia Reserva 2017 Reserva 2018

Viñedos Sampedro Y Alonso Xardin de Xampedro Cosecha Vino de Pareja do Bierzo 2020

Bronze

3 Ases Bodegas Y Viñedos 3 Ases 2018

Bodegas Ayuso AZARES Petit Verdot - Syrah 2020

Bodegas Castelo de Medina Castelo Nouveau 2021 Castelo Rosé 2021 Fermentado en Barrica 2020

Bodegas de Alberto (Hijos de Alberto Gutiérrez)

Monasterio de Palazuelos Verdejo do Rueda 2021

Lagar de Proventus

Tr3smano 2019

Scala Dei Cartoixa 2018 El Tribut 2021 Prior 2018

Tomevinos Selection Altos de San Clemente 2017

Viña Herminia Herminia Crianza 2018 Lady Herminia Crianza 2018 Lady Herminia Vendimia Seleccionada 2020

Henri Bourgeois Sancerre Blanc "Les Baronnes" 2021 France Importer: ASC Fine Wines (Hong Kong)

Corporation Georgian Wine Rkatsiteli Qvevri Umano 2019 Georgia Seeking importer in Asia

Dugladze Wine Company Kindzmarauli 2021 Georgia

Dugladze Wine Company Kisi Qvevri 2020 Georgia

Dugladze Wine Company Mukuzani 2019 Georgia

Taiwan

Bronze

Cang Jiu Winery White Reserve Wine

Thailand

Gold

Asoke Valley Winery

GranMonte Asoke Cabernet Sauvignon Syrah 2019

Silver

Siam Winery

Wine

Monsoon Valley Cuvee de Siam Rouge 2017

Bronze

Asoke Valley Winery

GranMonte Durif 2020

GranMonte Heritage Syrah 2020

GranMonte Spring Syrah Cabernet 2018

GranMonte The Orient Viognier 2020

GranMonte Verdelho 2021

GranMonte Viognier 2021

Siam Winery

Monsoon Valley Blended White 2021 Monsoon Valley Colombard 2022 Monsoon Valley Shiraz 2020 Monsoon Valley Signature White 2021

USA

Gold

The Prisoner Wine Company

The Prisoner California Red Blend 2019

Silver

Jackson Family Wines

Copain Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir 2020

Robert Mondavi Private Selection

Bourbon Barrel Aged Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 Chardonnay 2021

Rum Barrel Aged Merlot 2019

The

Prisoner Wine Company

The Prisoner Carneros Chardonnay 2019

The Prisoner Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2019

The Prisoner Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir 2019

Unshackled Cabernet Sauvignon 2019

Bronze

Jackson Family Wines

Copain Sonoma Coast Chardonnay 2020

Stonestreet Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2017

Stonestreet Estate Chardonnay 2018

Robert Mondavi Private Selection

Cabernet Sauvignon 2019

Rye Barrel Aged Red Blend 2019

Robert Mondavi Winery Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc 2019

FORTIFIED WINE LISTED BY COUNTRY

Australia Gold

De Bortoli Wines Black Noble Barrel Aged 10 Years Old Silver De Bortoli Wines Rutherglen Estate Classic Muscat Show Liqueur Oak Barrel Aged 8 Years Muscat Bronze De Bortoli Wines 'Old Boys' 21 Year Old Barrel Aged Tawny Pinnacle Drinks Cat Amongst the Pigeons Fat Cat Barossa Tawny

Georgia Bronze Wine Company Shumi Zigu

Indonesia Silver Hatten Wines Pino de Bali

Spain Gold Emilio Lustau Palo Cortado Cayetano del Pino Silver Emilio Lustau Emperatriz Eugenia

SPARKLING WINE

LISTED

Australia Gold

BY COUNTRY

The Gilbert Family Wine 2016 Gilbert Blanc de Blancs

Silver

The Gilbert Family Wine 2016 Gilbert Methode Traditionelle Bronze Wirra Wirra Vineyards 2022 Mrs Wigley Moscato

England Gold

Vranken Pommery Monopole Louis Pommery England Brut

France Silver Campari Group Lallier Champagne Grand Rose Champagne Mailly Berry Bros. & Rudd Champagne by Mailly, Grand Cru, Brut

Vranken Pommery Monopole Charles Lafitte Orgueil de France Brut Vranken Demoiselle Tête de Cuvée E.O. Vranken Viticulture Durable en Champagne Brut Nature Bronze

Champagne Roger-Constant Lemaire Collection Roger Constant Lemaire Vintage 2009 Extra Brut

Vranken Pommery Monopole Pommery Cuvée Louise 2005 Vranken Diamant Brut

India Silver

Grover Zampa Vineyards Soirée Brut 2019

Bronze

Grover Zampa Vineyards

Grover La Réserve Royale Brut 2016

Indonesia Silver

Hatten Wines Jepun Sparkling Rosé

Bronze Hatten Wines Tunjung Sparkling Brut

Casa Santos Lima Mosaico, Branco Leve 2021 Portugal

Company Shumi Napareuli Vinobiza 2020 Georgia

Cooperativa Agrícola de St. Isidro de Pégoes Syrah Red 2019 Portugal

Australia

Italy Gold

Ruggeri & C.

Giall'oro Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore

DOCG Extra Dry Silver 3GP s.r.l.

FIOL Prosecco DOC

La Gioiosa

Prosecco DOC Treviso Brut Aurea

Ruggeri & C.

Argeo, Prosecco DOC Treviso Brut

Viticoltori Ponte

Prosecco Spumante DOC Rose' Brut Millesimato 2021

Prosecco Spumante Doc Treviso Extra Dry

Bronze 3GP s.r.l.

FIOL Prosecco DOC Rosé

Perlino Spa

Prosecco DOC Rosé

Ruffino

Prosecco DOC

Vinicola Tombacco

Prosecco DOC Spumante Extra Dry

Prosecco Rosé DOC Spumante

Viticoltori Ponte

Prosecco Spumante DOC Extra Dry Biologico

Japan

Silver

Katashimo Winery

Japanese Sparkling Delaware Miyano-Shita

Spain

Silver

Codorniu

Ars Collecta Blanc de Blancs Reserva

Ars Collecta Gran Rose

SAKE

Japan Gold

Uchigasaki Brewery

Hoyo Daruma Junmai Daiginjo

Silver

Kakuboshi Brewery

Mizutoriki Junmai Daiginjo Kura no Hana

Nekka Ryu Sho Daiginjo

Bronze Suruga Brewery Tenkou Dairyusou Enryu no Houkou Bakukara Genshu +22

South Korea

Bronze Sung Su Brewery Johnver 1925

SPIRITS

LISTED BY TYPE

ABSINTHE

SILVER

Echigoyakuso Japan - Yaso Absinthe 87 Meanie Distilling B.V. Netherlands - Absinthe

ASIAN SPIRITS

GOLD

Qinghai Huzhu Barley Wine China

- Tianyoude Export Gold Label 45% 贵州省仁怀市茅台镇国宝酒厂 China - 颐酒 天赐

SILVER

Qinghai Huzhu Barley Wine China - Tianyoude G6 Qingke Jiu 52% 贵州省仁怀市茅台镇国宝酒厂 China - 颐酒

BRONZE

Qinghai Huzhu Barley Wine China - Tianyoude Export Silver Label 45% 贵州省仁怀市茅台镇国宝酒厂 China - 颐酒 地成

BITTERS

SILVER

Gabriello Santoni Italy - Amaro Santoni

COGNAC Gold

Courvoisier Cognac France - Courvoisier Cognac VSOP - Courvoisier Cognac XO Thomas Hine & C° France

- DAVIDOFF XO Cognac SILVER Courvoisier Cognac France - Courvoisier Cognac VS Thomas Hine & C° France

- DAVIDOFF VS Cognac - DAVIDOFF VSOP Cognac

DISTILLED NON-ALCOHOLIC SPIRITS

SILVER

Sober Spirits France - Sober-Gin 0.0% - Sober-Rum 0.0%

FRUIT/SEED/NUT SPIRITS/ EAU-DE-VIE

BRONZE

Siam Winery Thailand - SPY Apple Umeshu

GENEVER/JENEVER GOLD

Meanie Distilling B.V. Netherlands - Jenever "Jonkie?"

GIN GOLD

Archie Rose Distilling Co Australia

- Distiller's Strength Gin

The Gilbert Family Wine 2016 Gilbert Blanc de Blancs

Courvoisier Cognac Courvoisier Cognac VSOP France

Thomas Hine & C° DAVIDOFF XO Cognac France Gold Award winner in 2020 HK IWSC

Meanie Distilling B.V. Jenever "Jonkie?" Netherlands

Australian Distilling

Australia

- Australian Distilling Co. Navy Gin

- Gold Coast Gin

- Tasmania Gin

Four Pillars Distillery Australia - Olive Leaf Gin

Newy Distillery Australia - Dry Gin

Patient Wolf Distilling Australia - Melbourne Dry Gin Campari Group England - Bulldog London Dry Gin Rheinland Distillers Germany - Siegfried Rheinland Dry Gin

Summerville Spirits Germany - Summerville Gin

BBC Spirits Japan

- Etsu Pacific Ocean Water Gin Komasa Jyozo Japan

- Komasa Gin Sakurajima Komikan Coromandel Distilling New Zealand

- Awildian Coromandel Mānuka Gin Grupo Osborne Spain - Nordés Gin

SILVER

Archie Rose Distilling Co

Australia

- Bone Dry Gin - Signature Dry Gin

- Sunrise Lime Gin Harvest Australian Distilling Australia

- Australian Distilling Co. Shiraz Gin - Brisbane Gin - Darwin Craft Gin

- Geelong Gin

Four Pillars Distillery

Australia

- Australian Christmas Gin

- Bloody Shiraz Gin

- Four Pillars x Yarra Yering Single Vineyard

Bloody Underhill Shiraz - Fresh Yuzu Gin

Spirits

- Navy Strength Gin - Rare Dry Gin Naught Distilling Australia

- Australian Dry Gin - Overproof Gin - Sangiovese Gin Newy Distillery Australia - Signature Gin Original Spirit Co. Australia - Original Classic Dry Patient Wolf Distilling Australia - Pinot Noir Gin - Summer Thyme Gin

R.T Legacy Spirit Distilling Co Australia - Pride Classic Dry Gin Youyun Distilling Company China

- The Rambler Base Camp - The Rambler Expedition Strength Duh u boci doo

Croatia - Old Pilot's Barrel Aged Gin The Shropshire Gin Company England - Tiger Gin East Side Distillery India - Doja Echigoyakuso Japan - Yaso Gin 100

Hokkaido Liberty Whisky Japan - Benizakura Craft Gin 9148 #0101 - Benizakura Craft Gin 9148 #0396 - Benizakura Craft Gin 9148 #1007

MATSUZAKI

Japan

Musashino Distillery

- Japanese Craft Gin Togedama MCG Inc. Japan - Keyaki Yomeishu Seizo Japan

- Yomeishu Craft Gin KANOSHIZUKU

Meanie Distilling B.V. Netherlands - Gin "Red"

Spirits

Gin

Silver

Coromandel Distilling

New Zealand

- Awildian Coromandel Dry Gin

BRONZE Australian Distilling Australia

- Australian Distilling Co. Gin

- Australian Distilling Co. Rhapsody Ruby Gin

- Fremantle Gin

Naught Distilling Australia

- Classic Dry Gin Newy Distillery Australia

- Passionfruit Gin The Splendid Gin Australia

- The Splendid Gin - Purity & Obscurity Thirsty Group Australia

- Truepenny Gin Labudio Distillery China

- Jasmine Pine Gin Youyun Distilling Company China

- The Rambler Rare Specimen Duh u boci doo Croatia

- Old Pilot's London Dry Gin

BOAR Distillery

Germany

- BOAR - Blackforest Premium Dry Gin Third Eye Distillery India

- Stranger & Sons Gin Bodegas Del Condado de San Esteban Spain

- New Legend Numantium La Clandestileria The Mediterranean Craft Distillery Spain

- Roders Genuine London Dry Gin

GRAIN SPIRITS

BRONZE

Friedrich Hoffmann Memory© Korn Germany - Memory Korn

Archie Rose Distilling Co Distiller's Strength Gin Australia

Australian Distilling Australian Distilling Co. Navy Gin Australia

Australian Distilling Gold Coast Gin Australia

Four Pillars Distillery Olive Leaf Gin Australia

Importer: Jebsen (Hong Kong) Spirits

GRAPE BRANDY

GOLD

Tiflisi Marani

Georgia

- Marnaveli 5

- Marnaveli XO

SILVER

Angove

Australia

Family Winemakers

- St Agnes Perpetual Brandy

- St Agnes Platinum VSOP Brandy

- St Agnes XO Brandy

Bolero & Company

Georgia - Chacha Fresh White - Chacha Oak Fusion

BRONZE

Da-an Farmers' Association Taiwan

- Winds of September Brandy

Sinyi Township Farmers' Association Winery Taiwan

- May I Have Your Attention Please Mei Wine (Brandy)

Wu-Feng District Farmers' Association Winery Taiwan - Wu-Feng Wine

LIQUEURS

SILVER

Newy Distillery

Australia

- Limoncello

Thirsty Group Australia - Aubrey Black

Campari Group

Italy

- Frangelico

Munemasa Shuzo

Japan - tete aromatics 組曲

Holy Seed Beverage

Spain

-Basbas

Puli Farmers' Association Taiwan -Passion Fruit Mild Wine

Newy Distillery Dry Gin Australia

Patient Wolf Distilling Melbourne Dry Gin Australia Seeking importer in Asia

BRONZE

The Giffard Distillery France - Giffard Cassis Noir de Bourgogne BOAR Distillery Germany - Caliber 1844 - Schwarzwald Kräuterlikör Sauerland Distillers Germany - Woodland Sauerland Herb Liquor Munemasa Shuzo Japan - 眠り姫 a la Francaise Cang Jiu Winery Taiwan - Turtle Island Sunrise Kumquat Wine Da hu Wineland Resort Taiwan - Strawberry Mild Wine - Strawberry Wine - Strawberry Wine

Gongguan Farmers' Association Taiwan

- Mulberry Liqueur

Miaoli Gongguan Township Farmers Association Winery Taiwan - Plum Liqueur Sinyi Township Farmers' Association Winery Taiwan

- Malasan Black Plum Liqueur

MISCELLANEOUS SPIRITS

SILVER

Meanie Distilling B.V. Netherlands - Anise Cang Jiu Winery Taiwan - Plum Reserve Wine

BRONZE

Puli Farmers' Association Taiwan - Rose of Cane Liqueur

RTD/Cocktail

SILVER

Tankyu Distillery Hong Kong - Libre Spiked Cola

Rheinland Distillers

Siegfried Rheinland Dry Gin Germany

Importer: Chilled Wine (Hong Kong)

Spirits | Rtd/Cocktail | Silver >>

ALDI Stores Australia

Italy - Bellucci Negroni Siam Winery Thailand

- SPY Angel Kiss Cocktail

BRONZE Siam Winery Thailand - SPY Classic - SPY Red - SPY White ALDI Stores Australia Viet Nam

- White Sands Hard Seltzer Mixed Berry

RUM

GOLD

Flor de Caña Rum Nicaragua - Flor de Caña 18 Year Rum - Flor de Caña 25 Year Rum

Alcoholes y Añejos Monagas Venezuela - Ron Añejo Calazan Reserva

SILVER Rum Enterprise A&P Central Cuba

- Eminente Reserva Distillerie Neisson Martinique

- Le Rhum Agricole Blanc par Neisson 52,5 - Le Rhum Bio par Neisson

- Neisson Profil 105 Bio Rhum Agricole Élevé Sous Bois

- Neisson Profil 107 Rhum agricole Élevé Sous Bois

- XO par Neisson Flor de Caña Rum Nicaragua - Flor de Caña 12 Year Rum

Alcoholes y Añejos Monagas Venezuela - Ron Añejo Calazan

Ron Santa Teresa Venezuela - Santa Teresa 1796

Bronze Distillerie Neisson Martinique

- Le Vieux par Neisson - Neisson L'Esprit Bio

Reuni Reuni

Reunion

- Emdemik 4

- Kafrine Dofe

- Rhum Metiss "Mal-O-Ki" Spice "Carolina Reapear" - Rhum Metiss L'Endormi"

SHOCHU / SOJU

GOLD

The Hachi Shochu (Yayoi Shochu Brewery)

Japan - The Hachi Kokuto Shochu Da-an Farmers' Association Taiwan - Taro Shochu

SILVER Nekka Japan - Snow Dragon - Special Edition

Takahashi Shuzo Japan

- Hakutake Da-an Farmers' Association Taiwan - Sweet Potatoes Shochu Miaoli Gongguan Township Farmers Association Winery

Taiwan - Taro Shochu

BRONZE

Takahashi Shuzo Japan - Ginrei Shiro

- Hakutake Kaoru

- Hakutake Limited

- Hakutake Old Vintage Komoriuta - Hyaku

VERMOUTH

GOLD

Perlino Spa

Italy - Vermouth Di Torino Rosso Corsieri Del Palio

VODKA

GOLD Sauerland Distillers

Germany - Woodland Sauerland Slate Vodka

Zernoff Beverages

Moldova - Petrovskaia by Zernoff - Silver

SILVER Australian Distilling Australia - Adelaide Vodka Thirsty Group Australia - Baxter Vodka Duh u boci doo Croatia - Old Pilot's Vodka

Zernoff Beverages Moldova - Original - Zernoff na Moloke Meanie Distilling B.V. Netherlands - Wodka "Unfiltered" St. Nicolaus Trade Slovakia

- Nicolaus Extra Jemna Vodka Wynn Imports Inc USA - Private Club Vodka BRONZE Grainshaker Australian Vodka Australia - Grainshaker Australian Corn Vodka Newy Distillery Australia - Mint, Cucumber & Lime Vodka

Bacco Spirit Brazil - Standard Grain Vodka Zernoff Beverages Moldova - Mendeleev by Zernoff Royal Mash Limited Monaco - Royal Mash Vintage 2020

WHISKEY - IRISH

SILVER

Lambay Irish Whiskey Company

Republic of Ireland - Lambay Malt Irish Whiskey - Lambay Single Malt Irish Whiskey Reserve Cask Series

Spirits

WHISKEY

GOLD

- USA

Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey USA

- Master Blend Edition Batch 012

SILVER

Ironroot Republic Distilling USA

- Texas Legation Batch No. 2, Texas Bourbon Whiskey

Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey USA - 1856 Premium Aged Whiskey - 1884 Small Batch Whiskey

WHISKY - SCOTCH

GOLD

Berry Bros. & Rudd Scotland

- The Classic Range Islay Blended Malt Scotch Whisky

Douglas Laing & Co. Scotland

- Big Peat 12 Years Old

SILVER Campari Group Scotland - Glen Grant Arboralis BRONZE

Douglas Laing & Co. Scotland

- Old Particular Glenburgie 12 Years Old - Scallywag 10 Years Old

WHISKIES

GOLD

- WORLDWIDE

New World Whisky Distillery Australia - Starward Tawny #2

Akkeshi Distillery Japan

- The Akkeshi Single Malt Blender's Choice 2022 Bourbon Barrel #1223

Komasa Kanosuke Distillery Japan

- Kanosuke Single Malt Distiller's Choice 2022 #17011 Sherry Butt

BBC Spirits

Etsu Pacific Ocean Water Gin Japan

Importer: Leung Yick (Hong Kong)

Komasa Jyozo Komasa Gin Sakurajima Komikan Japan

Coromandel Distilling Awildian Coromandel Mānuka Gin New Zealand Seeking importer in Asia

Da-an Farmers' Association Taro Shochu Taiwan

Spirits

SILVER

Archie Rose Distilling Co

Australia

- Rye Malt Whisky

Lark Distilling Co

Australia

- Dark Lark 2022 Release Single Malt Whisky

- LARK x Glenfarclas Rare Cask Release

- Para 1992 Release Single Malt Whisky

- Rare Cask Para 100 II Single Malt Whisky

- Rare Cask Para 50 II Single Malt Whisky

- Wolf Release V

NED Australian Whisky

Australia

- Daring - The Wanted Series

- NED Australian Sour Mash Whisky

New World Whisky Distillery

Australia

- Starward Fortis

- Starward Nova - Starward Peated Finish

- Starward Solera Craft Spirits France

- HARMONIE - Alfred GIRAUD French Malt Whisky

SLYRS Destillerie

Germany

- Single Malt Whisky Classic

- Single Malt Whisky Fifty One

- Single Malt Whisky Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish

Sakurao Brewery and Distillery

Japan

- Single Malt Whisky Single Cask #5108 Cream Sherry Hogshead

Bronze

Lark Distilling Co

Australia

- Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky

- Classic Cask Single Malt Whisky

- Limited Release Chinotto Cask II Cask Strength

Single Malt Whisky

- Symphony No1 Blended Malt Whisky

NED Australian Whisky

Australia

- Loyalty - The Wanted Series

New World Whisky Distillery

Australia

- Starward Two-Fold

Qinghai Huzhu Barley Wine

China

- Nara Matured Sherry Cask Chinese Whisky Limited Edition

Perlino Spa

Perlino Vermouth Di Torino Rosso Corsieri del Palio Italy

Beer | Pale Ale | Gold >>

Craft Spirits France

- HERITAGE - Alfred GIRAUD French Malt Whisky

- VOYAGE - Alfred GIRAUD French Malt Whisky

SLYRS Destillerie Germany - Malt Whisky

Komasa Kanosuke Distillery Japan

- Kanosuke Single Malt 2022 Limited Edition

Sakurao Brewery and Distillery Japan - Single Malt Japanese Whisky

Yoshino Spirits Japan - Kamiki Whisky

Sinyi Township Farmers' Association Winery Taiwan - Hey!What's the next?(Whiskey)

BEER | LISTED BY TYPE

IPA

GOLD

Moonzen Brewery Hong Kong - Jiangxi Salted Mandarin IPA

SILVER

Carbon Brews Hong Kong - Goldkolor

Young Master Brewery Hong Kong

- No.1 Hop Terrace

BRONZE

Carbon Brews Hong Kong - Mangoes Crazy Heroes Beer Co. Hong Kong - Cereusly Young Master Brewery Hong Kong - Jeng

Spirits | Whiskies - Worldwide | Bronze >> << Beer | IPA | Bronze

PALE ALE

GOLD

ALDI Stores Australia Australia

- South of Somewhere Sunday Session Australian Pale Ale

SILVER

Deadman Brewery Hong Kong

- Hard Day's Work Hong Kong Beer Hong Kong - Dragons Back Young Master Brewery Hong Kong - Another One Cerveza Mica - Pasion Del Duero Spain - Mica Craft Beer Blonde Ale

BRONZE

ALDI Stores Australia Australia

- Roaring Days The Boss's Boots Australian Pale Ale

Black Kite Brewery Hong Kong

- Summer Breeze Kveik Golden Ale

Deadman Brewery Hong Kong - Life's a Beach

Hong Kong Beer Hong Kong

- Happy Valley Golden Ale - Hong Kong Beer

Moonzen Brewery Hong Kong

- Thundergod Ale

Young Master Brewery Hong Kong - Classic Pale Ale

PALE LAGER

GOLD

Deadman Brewery Hong Kong - 5000 Years

SILVER

Young Master Brewery Hong Kong - Contemporary Pilsner

Tiflisi Marani Marnaveli XO Georgia Seeking importer in Asia

Grupo Osborne Nordés Gin Spain

Sauerland Distillers

Woodland Sauerland Slate Vodka Germany

BRONZE

ALDI Stores Australia

Australia

- Rivet Gold

- Roaring Days Loaded Dog Ultra Low Alcohol

Lager

Moonzen Brewery Hong Kong

- Monkami Japanese Rice Lager

PORTER / STOUT

GOLD

Deadman Brewery Hong Kong - Crazy Rabbits

Young Master Brewery Hong Kong - Black Impermanence - Original

SILVER

Hong Kong Beer Hong Kong

- Sevens Stout

Young Master Brewery Hong Kong - Blackolor

BRONZE

Moonzen Brewery Hong Kong

- Zhong Kui Imperial Stout

SOUR GOLD

Carbon Brews Hong Kong - It’s Alive

Young Master Brewery Hong Kong

- Citrus Trance

SILVER

Carbon Brews Hong Kong - Sour Punch

Young Master Brewery Hong Kong

- Cha Chaan Teng Sour - Luna

Zernoff Beverages

Petrovskaia by Zernoff Moldova

BRONZE

Carbon Brews Hong Kong - Dark Forest - Slap Them Melons

Deadman Brewery Hong Kong - Wowza Heroes Beer Co. Hong Kong - Cherish

Young Master Brewery Hong Kong - Fox's Trot

SPECIALTY

GOLD

Deadman Brewery Hong Kong - See What Hoppens Oh CBD Beer HK Hong Kong

- Salted Peaches Sour Ale

Young Master Brewery Hong Kong - Add Oil 2022 - MIO 2022

SILVER

Black Kite Brewery Hong Kong - Negroni Black DIPA - Stargazer Irish Red Ale

Carbon Brews Hong Kong - Dark Soul Tonka H.K. Lovecraft Hong Kong - Space Rock - Rauchbier

Hong Kong Beer Hong Kong - Mango Lassi

Young Master Brewery Hong Kong - 9 Shui - Chung King Espresso

BRONZE

Deadman Brewery Hong Kong - Dark Side of The Moon - Five Million Years

New World Whisky Distillery

Starward Tawny #2 Australia Trophy winner in 2020 HK IWSC

Akkeshi Distillery

The Akkeshi Single Malt Blender's Choice 2022 Bourbon Barrel #1223 Japan

Heroes Beer Co. Hong Kong

- LockCha Rose Red Tea Saison Hong Kong Beer Hong Kong

- Something Pumpkin Moonzen Brewery Hong Kong

- Equali-Tea Lager for All - The Iron Goddess Tea Lager - Year of the Tiger Lunar Wheatwine

Young Master Brewery Hong Kong - Jade Scorpion Cerveza Milana Spain - Milana Zorrilla

WHEAT

SILVER

Moonzen Brewery Hong Kong - Pearl Dragon Hefeweizen BRONZE

Young Master Brewery Hong Kong - Fleeting Clounds

Mead MEAD

Silver

Wu-Feng District Farmers' Association Winery Taiwan

- Litchi Honey Wine

SPARKLING MEAD

Gold

Howong Brewing Hong Kong

- Limited Back in the Days- Red Grape Mead

Bronze

Howong Brewing Hong Kong

- Limited Pineapple Coffee Mead

- Limited Weekend Workaholic Coffee Mead

FOOD PAIRING LISTED BY TYPE

GRILLED COD IN CHINESE STYLE GOLD

Domäne Roland Chan Austria

Riesling Federspiel 2021 Jackson Family Wines USA

Copain Sonoma Coast Chardonnay 2020

SILVER 3GP s.r.l. Italy

FIOL Prosecco DOC Asoke Valley Winery Thailand

GranMonte Viognier 2020 DFJ Vinhos Portugal

Portada Winemaker’s Selection 2021 Weingut Ing. Andreas Schmid Austria

Grüner Veltliner Gobeslburg 2021 Weingut Markus Huber Austria

Riesling Engelsberg 2021

BRONZE 3GP s.r.l. Italy

FIOL Prosecco DOC Rosé DFJ Vinhos Portugal

Portada Winemaker’s Selection 2021 Domäne Wachau

Austria

Grüner Veltliner Smaragd Ried Kellerberg 2021 Siam Winery Thailand

Monsoon Valley Shiraz 2020

Monsoon Valley Signature White 2021

SKOFF Original Austria

Sauvignon Blanc Royal 2013

Young Master Brewery Hong Kong - Luna

HAI NAN CHICKEN RICE

GOLD

Weingut Markus Huber Austria

Riesling Engelsberg 2021 SILVER

Asoke Valley Winery Thailand

GranMonte Verdelho 2020 Domäne Roland Chan Austria

Riesling Federspiel 2021 BRONZE

3GP s.r.l. Italy FIOL Prosecco DOC FIOL Prosecco DOC Rosé

DFJ Vinhos Portugal Escada 2021

Portada Medium Sweet 2021 Portada Winemaker’s Selection 2021 Hatten Wines Indonesia Aga Rosé

Jackson Family Wines USA

Copain Sonoma Coast Chardonnay 2020 Siam Winery Thailand

Monsoon Valley Signature White 2021 Weingut Ing. Andreas Schmid Austria Grüner Veltliner Gobeslburg 2021

HONG KONG STYLE BAKED PORK CHOP RICE

GOLD

Asoke Valley Winery

Thailand

GranMonte Asoke Cabernet Sauvignon Syrah 2019

DFJ Vinhos Portugal Portada Winemaker’s Selection 2021 SILVER 3GP s.r.l. Italy FIOL Prosecco DOC Rosé

DFJ Vinhos Portugal Escada 2021

Portada Medium Sweet 2021 Portada Medium Sweet 2021

Jackson Family Wines USA

Copain Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir 2020 BRONZE 3GP s.r.l. Italy

FIOL Prosecco DOC Asoke Valley Winery Thailand

GranMonte The Orient Viognier 2020 Golden Amrita International Australia

Single Estate Shiraz 2020 Siam Winery Thailand

Monsoon Valley Cuvee de Siam Rouge 2017 Monsoon Valley Shiraz 2020 Weingut Ing. Andreas Schmid Austria

Grüner Veltliner Ried Spiegel DAC 2021

JAPANESE GRILLED EEL RICE BOWL

GOLD

La Gioiosa Italy

Prosecco DOC Rosé Millesimato Brut Siam Winery Thailand

Monsoon Valley Shiraz 2020 SILVER

DFJ Vinhos Portugal

Portada Medium Sweet 2021

Domäne Wachau Austria

Grüner Veltliner Smaragd Ried Kellerberg 2021

Jackson Family Wines USA

Stonestreet Estate Chardonnay 2018 BRONZE 3GP s.r.l. Italy

FIOL Prosecco DOC FIOL Prosecco DOC Rosé

Deadman Brewery See What Hoppens Hong Kong

Young Master Brewery Black Impermanence - Original Hong Kong

Young Master Brewery Citrus Trance Hong Kong

Trophy winner in 2020 HK IWSC

Douglas Laing & Co. Big Peat 12 Years Old Scotland

Young Master Brewery Add Oil 2022 Hong Kong

Young Master Brewery MIO 2022 Hong Kong

Howong Brewing Limited Back in the DaysRed Grape Mead Hong Kong

Food Pairing | Thai Green Chicken Curry | Silver >>

DFJ Vinhos

Portugal Escada 2021 Portada Winemaker’s Selection 2021

Grover Zampa Vineyards India

Chêne Chardonnay Grande Réserve 2021 Hatten Wines Indonesia i Jepun Sparkling Rosé Weingut Ing. Andreas Schmid Austria

Grüner Veltliner Ried Spiegel DAC 2021

Young Master Brewery

Hong Kong - Blackolor Zantho Austria Grüner Veltliner Reserve 2020

KOREAN WAGYU BEEF BIMBIMBAB

GOLD

DFJ Vinhos Portugal Portada Medium Sweet 2021 Zantho Austria Zweigelt Reserve 2019

SILVER

DFJ Vinhos Portugal Escada 2021

Portada Winemaker’s Selection 2021

Golden Amrita International

Australia

Estate Reserve Shiraz 2019

Single Estate Shiraz 2019

Keringer Massiv Wine Austria

100 Days Merlot 2019

Siam Winery

Thailand

Monsoon Valley Shiraz 2020

BRONZE

3GP s.r.l. Italy

FIOL Prosecco DOC FIOL Prosecco DOC Rosé

Asoke Valley Winery

Thailand

GranMonte Heritage Syrah 2020 Domäne Wachau

Austria

Grüner Veltliner Smaragd Ried Achleiten 2021 Hatten Wines Indonesia Aga Red Jackson Family Wines USA

Stonestreet Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2017 Keringer Massiv Wine Austria

100 Days Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 100 Days Shiraz 2019 100 DAYS Zweigelt Neusiedlersee DAC Reserve 2019 Massiv Top Rotweincuvée 2019 Weingut Ing. Andreas Schmid Austria

Grüner Veltliner Ried Kirchgraben DAC 2021 Wooing Tree Vineyard New Zealand Wooing Tree Pinot Noir 2019

THAI GREEN CHICKEN CURRY

GOLD

DFJ Vinhos

Portugal Portada Medium Sweet 2021 Hatten Wines Indonesia Sweet Alexandria

SILVER

3GP s.r.l. Italy FIOL Prosecco DOC

Asoke Valley Winery Thailand GranMonte Durif 2020

DFJ Vinhos

Portugal Escada 2021 Portada Medium Sweet 2021 Portada Winemaker’s Selection 2021 La Gioiosa Italy Prosecco DOC Treviso Brut Aurea

Nekka Japan

- Ryu Sho Daiginjo Siam Winery Thailand

Monsoon Valley Blended White 2021 Weingut Haart Germany

Haart Riesling Kabinett Goldtropfchen 2018 BRONZE 3GP s.r.l. Italy - FIOL Prosecco DOC Rosé

Jackson Family Wines USA

- Stonestreet Estate Chardonnay 2018 Keringer Massiv Wine Austria

- Keringer Late Harvest Spätlese Cuvée 2018 Siam Winery Thailand

- Monsoon Valley Signature White 2021 Suruga Brewery Japan

- Tenkou Dairyusou Enryu no Houkou Bakukara Genshu +22

Weingut Ing. Andreas Schmid Austria

- Grüner Veltliner Ried Kirchgraben DAC 2021

Sunny Side Up

Red, white, pink and now orange—the four colours of wine. Orange wine expands the colour wheel in a fresh, vibrant expression of white wine grapes.

Orange wine has found its place in the sun and is lighting up the wine scene in spectacular fashion. When you’re in, you’re in, and there is barely a wine list around that doesn’t include orange. Orange wine successfully walks the line on the right side of trendy.

The name applies to whites that are deeper in colour than classic white wines and infused with more body, tannins and complexity. Their warmer colour and character comes from extensive skin contact during fermentation and maceration.

Juice is left in contact with grape pomace (skins, pulp, pips and stems) which transforms the wine into varying shades of orange from pale gold, amber and bronze to coral, copper and orange.

In conventional white wine production, grapes are crushed, and the juice quickly moved off the skins into the fermentation vessel. The pigment, phenols and tannins found in skins that

are vital in red winemaking are usually considered undesirable for white wines.

Orange wine is a maverick that flouts convention—white wine made from white grapes in the style of red wine! The Wine and Spirit Education Trust describes it as dryer than typical whites, with notable tannins, and nutty, dried fruit flavours.

Georgian – The ‘OG’ orange wine

There are many regions that produce orange wine, including northeastern Italy’s Friuli-Venezia Giulia (where the term ‘orange’ was first termed by British wine merchant David Harvey in 2004). Across the border, Slovenia also produces orange wine. But the country with most credibility in the category is Georgia, the birthplace of wine.

Georgian qvevri are painstakingly handcrafted over several months

Although the term orange wine is relatively new, the style of wine production is ancient. Georgian winemakers have been producing skin contact wines for more than 8,000 years. The resurgence of Georgian wine on the global stage has seen interest intensify in skincontact wines, although Georgian winemakers eschew the term orange insisting amber is more accurate.

With its origins in the backyard maranis of Georgian farmers, traditional Georgian qvevri (clay vessel) wines have associations with the natural wine movement. Once the wild, untamed child of the wine world, Georgia’s amber wines are symbolic of returning to lighter-touch production methods.

In November 2020, the International Organisation for Vine and Wine (OIV) added an 8th category to its official list of Special Wines in acknowledgement of traditional Georgian winemaking: White wine with maceration. Criteria for this new class includes prolonged maceration with skins for a minimum of one month.

John Wurdeman from Pheasant’s Tears Winery in Georgia has been a qvevri wine disciple since before orange wine was cool, having moved from Santa Fe, USA to Georgia in 1996 to immerse himself in the country’s wine, art and culture. He says orange wines are a challenge to understand and appreciate. “Orange wines have the freshness of whites with the structure of reds. They can be compared to both white and red wines, but they are their own genre,” he said.

Defining orange

There are no strict rules that define what orange wine is. It rests comfortably alongside natural wine, although it’s a misconception that all orange wine is natural. Orange wines are often associated with natural wines because their high tannin levels mean the wine can be bottled without the addition of suplhur dioxide. Some orange wines fall under this umbrella, but not all. You can make orange wine with conventionally manipulated grapes too.

Passion for orange and amber wines is not universal. Orange is a perplexing pigment when it comes to wine and not all drinkers are fans from first sip. Even among professionals, the category is polarising.

“I see orange wine as an alternative wine trend, rather than mainstream,” said Anty Fung, general manager at Hip Cellar. “Some styles resemble artisanal craft beer profiles. For fine wine consumers, natural and orange wines will likely remain an exotic item. Cult wines like Radikon draw curiosity, yet I don’t see them becoming popular.

“These wines shine best when they are paired with food. Natural wines are driven by café vibes and food and wine pairing experiences … They hit a sweet spot among third wave cafes, gaining a following among young people who are looking for individualistic expressions.”

John Wurdeman, winemaker, Pheasant’s Tears Winery

Orange wines have the freshness of whites with the structure of reds.

Take up has been slow in Hong Kong compared to other markets like South Korea which has seen an explosion of natural wines, said Cristobal Huneeus, who operates La Cabane natural wine bar. “Hong Kong is conservative … but it is changing. The younger generation under 40 are interested and curious and are demanding other styles. There is a growing local market in Hong Kong for our lowintervention wines.”

Huneeus has seen demand pick up for niche, natural and orange wines in the Covid years. “People want to try new things and that exploration is a good thing for us.”

Progressive sommeliers are educating their guests by serving orange and natural wines as part of set menus.

“With a pairing menu the customer has a chance to try a lot of different wines at the same time. It’s an enjoyable experience and makes the wines memorable,” said Jack Cheung, group beverage director at Hong Kong Parkview.

Once a farmer’s market fashion, orange wines have diverged off the hippy trail and are appearing on upscale wine lists everywhere. In Hong Kong, they’re a ray of sunshine peeking through a sea of red.