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There are wine regions you know for a grape. Then there are regions worth knowing for the journey they take you on.Aconc...
03/09/2026

There are wine regions you know for a grape. Then there are regions worth knowing for the journey they take you on.

Aconcagua is one of those places. It is a valley where a wine tasting can become part of a much bigger experience, with historic cellars, boutique producers, mountain landscapes and a wine route that makes the region easy to explore over a weekend.

It is also a reminder that Chilean wine has far more to offer than the familiar names on a shelf. Behind every bottle is a landscape, a story and, often, a place that is just waiting to be explored.

Our latest edition of Inside Chile’s Wine Regions takes you to Aconcagua.

Which Chilean wine region should we explore next?

[Aconcagua Valley, Chilean Wine, Wine Travel, Wine Regions, South American Wine, Wine Discovery]

Before Australian wine became a major name in China, it had to answer a much simpler question:Why Australia?In a market ...
31/08/2026

Before Australian wine became a major name in China, it had to answer a much simpler question:

Why Australia?

In a market already familiar with Old World names and increasingly open to wines from everywhere, Australian producers had to give people a reason to remember them.

They did.

This is the story of how Australia found its place in one of the world's most important wine markets.

[Australian Wine, China Wine, Wine Trade, Wine Market, Asian Wine, Wine Industry]

In a hotel dining room, a sommelier’s role goes beyond choosing the right bottle.It is about understanding different gue...
27/08/2026

In a hotel dining room, a sommelier’s role goes beyond choosing the right bottle.

It is about understanding different guests, different cuisines and the many ways wine becomes part of the experience.

Kenny Tsui brings that perspective to the 2026 China Wine Competition judging panel. As a Sommelier at The Langham, Hong Kong, he works closely with wine service and food pairing in a luxury hospitality setting.

A Wine professional with a Certificate of Chinese Baijiu, Kenny also brings a broader understanding of the beverage world to his role. He is also a Wines of Portugal Ambassador.

That experience will be part of the conversation when the wines come to the judging table this year.

Think your wine deserves to be tasted by China’s leading wine professionals? Enter the China Wine Competition through the link in bio.

[China Wine Competition, Kenny Tsui, The Langham Hong Kong, Sommelier, Wines Of Portugal, Chinese Baijiu]

In a hotel dining room, a sommelier’s role goes beyond choosing the right bottle.It is about understanding different gue...
27/08/2026

In a hotel dining room, a sommelier’s role goes beyond choosing the right bottle.

It is about understanding different guests, different cuisines and the many ways wine becomes part of the experience.

Kenny Tsui brings that perspective to the 2026 China Wine Competition judging panel. As a Sommelier at The Langham, Hong Kong, he works closely with wine service and food pairing in a luxury hospitality setting.

A Certified Sommelier and wine professional with experience across service and education, Kenny brings a perspective shaped by the restaurant floor rather than just the tasting room.

That experience will be part of the conversation when the wines come to the judging table this year.

Think your wine deserves to be tasted by China’s leading wine professionals? Enter the China Wine Competition through the link in bio.

[China Wine Competition, Kenny Tsui, The Langham Hong Kong, Sommelier, Wine Service, Food And Wine Pairing]

A good sommelier knows that a wine has to work with the food, the menu and the people sitting at the table.Juwan Kim, He...
26/08/2026

A good sommelier knows that a wine has to work with the food, the menu and the people sitting at the table.

Juwan Kim, Head Sommelier at La Petite Maison Hong Kong, brings years of experience across Seoul, London, Hong Kong and Macau. His background includes Roka, Zuma and Robuchon au Dôme, along with judging experience at international wine competitions.

A Certified Sommelier, Certified Specialist of Wine and WSET Advanced holder, Juwan has built his career around wine, food and hospitality. He has also represented Korea at the Asia-Oceania Best Sommelier Competition and Hong Kong at the Canadian Wine Sommelier Championship in Greater China.

We are pleased to have Juwan join the judging panel for the 2026 China Wine Competition. His experience in restaurant wine programmes, food and wine pairing and premium wines will bring a valuable on-trade perspective to the wines on the table.

We look forward to having Juwan’s experience and perspective at the table this year.

Think your wine belongs in front of China’s wine professionals? Enter the China Wine Competition through the link in bio.

[China Wine Competition, Juwan Kim, Head Sommelier, Wine Judging, Food And Wine Pairing, Hong Kong Wine]

A good sommelier knows that wine is about more than what is in the glass.Esther P**n, Head Sommelier at Grissini, brings...
25/08/2026

A good sommelier knows that wine is about more than what is in the glass.

Esther P**n, Head Sommelier at Grissini, brings a deep understanding of wine and the experience that surrounds it. A certified sommelier and WSET Diploma holder, Esther specialises in French wines and curated tasting experiences.

Her work combines technical knowledge with a strong understanding of how wine is presented, shared and enjoyed in a hospitality setting.

We are pleased to have Esther join the judging panel for the 2026 China Wine Competition. We look forward to having her experience and perspective at the table on November 10 in Hong Kong.

Think your wine belongs in front of China’s wine professionals? Enter the China Wine Competition through the link in bio.

[China Wine Competition, Esther P**n, Sommelier, French Wine, Wine Tasting, Hong Kong Wine]

Some wines need more than a technical tasting. They need to be understood in the context of the market they are entering...
24/08/2026

Some wines need more than a technical tasting. They need to be understood in the context of the market they are entering.

Cassidy Dart MW brings exactly that perspective to the 2026 China Wine Competition. Based in Beijing and the owner of Purple Grape Consultancy, Cassidy has more than two decades of experience across the international wine trade, with deep expertise in China, market strategy, distribution and commercial positioning.

As a Master of Wine, his perspective brings together technical knowledge and a strong understanding of what makes a wine work commercially in China. That makes him a valuable voice at a competition focused on wines for China's on-trade market.

We’re pleased to have Cassidy Dart MW at the judging table this year and look forward to the perspective he brings to the wines being assessed.

Think your wine is ready for the China market? Enter the 2026 China Wine Competition before October 14 through the link in bio.

[China Wine Competition, Cassidy Dart MW, China Wine Market, Master Of Wine, Wine Trade, Wine Judging]

Beer culture is changing the way people drink in Shanghai. The focus is increasingly on flavour, brewing styles and disc...
21/08/2026

Beer culture is changing the way people drink in Shanghai. The focus is increasingly on flavour, brewing styles and discovering what makes one beer different from the next.

That makes the city an exciting one for anyone who likes to explore beyond the standard pint. From experimental brews to well made classics, there is plenty to taste, compare and come back to.

Here is a guide to some of the taprooms worth adding to your Shanghai beer trail.

(Shanghai Beer, Craft Beer, Beer Culture, Brewing, Beer Tasting, Beer Trail, China Beer Competition)

Cila Shanghai is making Chinese wine part of the experience, not simply something to discover on the side.With a wine li...
19/08/2026

Cila Shanghai is making Chinese wine part of the experience, not simply something to discover on the side.

With a wine list that puts an unusual amount of focus on local producers, Cila offers a closer look at the diversity of China’s vineyards and the people shaping its modern wine culture.

What makes the collection especially interesting is the way it brings different regions together, allowing guests to explore how geography, climate and winemaking philosophies can create such different expressions within one country.

For anyone curious about where Chinese wine is heading, Cila is a fascinating place to start.

(Cila Shanghai, Chinese Wine, China Wine, Wine Discovery, Wine Culture, Shanghai Dining, China Wine Competition)

Mendoza is a useful case study in how a wine region can build global relevance around place, variety and long term marke...
18/08/2026

Mendoza is a useful case study in how a wine region can build global relevance around place, variety and long term market development.

What makes it particularly interesting for the trade is the depth within the region. Different elevations, soils and growing conditions are giving producers more room to build distinct wine styles and more precise regional identities. Luján de Cuyo is seeing renewed attention around its terroirs, while the Uco Valley continues to push Mendoza into conversations around freshness, altitude and premium positioning.

At the same time, Mendoza is continuing to invest in export relationships and international market access. Its recent activity in China, including trade missions and direct engagement with importers, shows how regional identity is being translated into commercial opportunity.

Swipe through for a closer look at one of Argentina's most important wine regions and some of the producers worth knowing.

(Mendoza Wine, Argentine Wine, Malbec, Uco Valley, Wine Trade, Wine Exports, China Wine Competition)

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