China Competitions

05/03/2026

01/12/2025

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[China Competitions, Wine Awards, On-Trade Market, Beverage Industry, Trade]

28/11/2025

🍷 Pirramimma White Label Barrel Fermented Chardonnay stood out at the 2025 China Wine Competition with its creamy texture, lively acidity, and layered complexity. 🥂

Head Sommelier Juwan from La petite, Hong Kong, noted its ripe citrus, stone fruit, and subtle toasty oak aromatics, finishing long, nutty, and well-defined—all at a very approachable price point.

🍇 Category: Chardonnay
🌍 Country: Australia

Cheers to the team behind Pyramia Mima for crafting such a balanced and memorable Chardonnay!
[China Wine Competition 2025, Pyramia Mima, White Label Barrel Fermented Chardonnay, Award-Worthy Chardonnay, Wine Tasting, Sommelier Pick, Fine Wine]

27/11/2025

🍷 Malteser Ritterorden Kommende 2022 – Cabernet Sauvignon has been named Wine of the Year Austria at the 2025 China Wine Competition, earning an impressive 93 points. 🥇

Judge Kelvin, Chief Sommelier at JW Marriott, highlighted its remarkable complexity, lively body, and vibrant acidity. The wine showcases ripe black fruits with mint and cedar tones, balanced tannins, and acidity creating a velvety mouthfeel, finishing with earthy herbal nuances – a truly memorable Cabernet Sauvignon.

🍇 Category: Cabernet Sauvignon
🌍 Country: Austria

Heartfelt congratulations to the Malteser Ritterorden Kommende team on this well-deserved honor!
[China Wine Competition 2025, Malteser Ritterorden Kommende, Cabernet Sauvignon, Wine of the Year Austria, 93 Points, Award Winning Wine, Austrian Wine, Fine Wine]

26/11/2025

🍺 Hitachino’s Yuzu Beer stood out as a judge’s top pick at the 2025 China Beer Competition!

Judge Nick, founder of Beer Geeks Generation, selected this Japanese brew as his favorite of the day, praising its bright yuzu aromatics, refreshing character, and effortless drinkability.

Tasting Notes:
Vibrant citrus aroma from fresh yuzu, a clean and refreshing palate, and a smooth finish that pairs beautifully with BBQ, salads, and even desserts ✨

🍻 Brewery: Hitachino
🌍 Origin: Japan

A big congratulations to the Hitachino team on this standout beer ✨
[China Beer Competition 2025, Hitachino Beer, Yuzu Beer, Japanese Craft Beer, Award Winning Beer, CBC 2025, Fruit Beer, Craft Beer Asia]

25/11/2025

🍇 Balthasar Ress – Rüdesheimer Berg Rottland Riesling Trocken VDP.GG claims top honors at the 2025 China Wine Competition, earning Wine of the Year and high praise from Judge Alex, Head Sommelier at Grissini Grand Hyatt, for its classic Rheingau character and balance. 🥇

Alex singled it out as a standout, highlighting its zesty acidity, refreshing finish, and expressive nose – a true textbook example of Riesling.

Tasting Notes:
Concentrated yellow peach, pineapple and chamomile with vibrant acidity and layered minerality, delivering great depth, finesse and a long persistent finish.

🍷Vintage: 2022
🌍 Country: Germany

Huge congratulations to the Balthasar Ress team on this exceptional win!
[China Wine Competition 2025, Balthasar Ress, Riesling, Rüdesheimer Berg Rottland, VDP.GG, Wine of the Year, Award Winning Wine, Germany Riesling, Fine Wine]

24/11/2025

🍺 King Jovial by Independence Brewing Co. has swept the 2025 China Beer Competition, earning top praise from Judge Jadus for its authenticity and balance. 🥇

He highlighted it as his favorite of the day, noting its true-to-style character, peppery phenolic aroma, clean dryness, and beautiful yeast expression.

Tasting Notes:
Bright tropical aromatics, a smooth and rounded body, and a crisp refreshing finish that keeps you coming back.

🍻 Category: Fruit Beer
🌍 Country: India

Huge congratulations to the Independence Brewing Co. team on this incredible achievement!
[China Beer Competition 2025, King Jovial, Independence Brewing Co., Fruit Beer, Double Gold Beer, Beer of the Year, Award Winning Beer, India Craft Beer, CBC 2025]

21/11/2025

Setting a new benchmark for modern Greek winemaking, Kounaki Wines’ Retsina Organic 2024 has earned the title of Greece’s Wine of the Year at the China Wine Competition 2025. 🇬🇷🍷

Produced on Rhodes using organic Athiri and Assyrtiko, this resinated white wine opens with herbal aromas of thyme and lavender carried on a gentle sea breeze. On the palate, a vibrant saline freshness brings minerality and energy, followed by a long, clean finish marked by stony earthiness and lifted floral notes.

Elegantly modern yet rooted in tradition, this Retsina pairs beautifully with seafood, mezze, and fresh Mediterranean fare.

Congratulations to the Kounaki Wines team for this incredible honour. 🏆

👉 Learn more at chinawinecompetition.com
[Kounaki Wines, Retsina Organic, Greek Wine of the Year, Rhodes, Assyrtiko, Athiri, China Wine Competition, Mediterranean wine]

18/11/2025

🍇 Tenuta Fratini’s Hortense Bolgheri Superiore DOC 2022 has been named Wine of the Year Italy at the China Wine Competition, a standout achievement for this limited production Bolgheri estate. 🇮🇹

Crafted from Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon, with only 5,000 bottles produced, Hortense reflects the estate’s commitment to balance, finesse, and meticulous winemaking. Guided by renowned winemakers Eric Boissenot and Emiliano Falsini, the wine delivers refined aromatics including cherry, dried flowers, cinnamon, tomato leaf, and subtle undergrowth, wrapped in an elegant yet powerful structure. 🌿🍷

This recognition highlights Tenuta Fratini’s growing impact on Italy’s premium wine landscape and reinforces Bolgheri’s position as one of the world’s most compelling fine wine regions for the global trade. 🌟🏅

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🍇 L'Hortense Bolgheri Superiore DOC 2022 di Tenuta Fratini è stato nominato Vino dell'Anno Italia alla China Wine Competition, un risultato eccezionale per questa tenuta di Bolgheri a produzione limitata. 🇮🇹

Prodotto con uve Cabernet Franc e Cabernet Sauvignon, con sole 5.000 bottiglie prodotte, Hortense riflette l'impegno della tenuta per l'equilibrio, la finezza e la vinificazione meticolosa. Guidato dai rinomati enologi Eric Boissenot ed Emiliano Falsini, il vino offre aromi raffinati che includono ciliegia, fiori secchi, cannella, foglia di pomodoro e un sottile sottobosco, avvolti in una struttura elegante ma potente. 🌿🍷

Questo riconoscimento evidenzia il crescente impatto di Tenuta Fratini nel panorama vinicolo italiano di alta gamma e rafforza la posizione di Bolgheri come una delle regioni vinicole più interessanti al mondo per il commercio globale. 🌟🏅

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[China Wine Competition, Tenuta Fratini, Wine Of The Year Italy, Bolgheri Superiore, Fine Wine Trade, Italian Wine, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Premium Wine]

17/11/2025

Bright, textural, and beautifully expressive, Sesfikile’s Chenin Blanc Roussanne 2024 has been named Wine of the Year – South Africa at the China Wine Competition 🏆

Inspired by the Western Cape’s coastal breezes and sunlit vineyards, this blend marries 90% Chenin Blanc with 10% Roussanne to create a wine of freshness, texture, and layered complexity.

Founded by former teacher Nondumiso Pikashe, Ses’Fikile means “We have arrived,” a statement of purpose rooted in her mission to reshape how wine is understood within her community. Through education and storytelling, she champions wine as culture, opportunity, and connection.

This award celebrates Sesfikile’s commitment to sustainability, authenticity, and wines that speak of both place and people. 🇿🇦

📍Learn more about their wine and awards at chinawinecompetition.com
[Sesfikile Wines, South African Wine, Wine of the Year, Chenin Blanc Roussanne, Western Cape Terroir, Sustainable Wine, Aromatic White Wine, China Wine Competition]

07/11/2025

Elegant, expressive, and visually striking, Perfume De Sonsierra Tempranillo 2017 has been recognized as Best Wine by Package at the China Wine Competition, earning a Silver Medal with 89 points! 🍷✨

Made from handpicked Tempranillo grapes from 80-year-old vineyards in the heart of Rioja Alta, fermentation is achieved with a short maceration and regular pumping over. The wine is then aged in 65 new French oak barrels for 17 months, followed by additional bottle aging to achieve a harmonious balance. This accolade celebrates Bodega Sonsierra’s commitment to craftsmanship, elegance, and design, delivering a wine that delights both the palate and the eye. 🌟🍇

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Elegante, expresivo y visualmente impactante, Perfume De Sonsierra Tempranillo 2017 ha sido reconocido como el Mejor Vino por Presentación en el Concurso de Vinos de China, ¡obteniendo una Medalla de Plata con 89 puntos! 🍷✨

Elaborado con uvas Tempranillo cosechadas a mano en viñedos de 80 años de antigüedad en el corazón de Rioja Alta, la fermentación se realiza mediante una maceración corta y remontados regulares. Posteriormente, el vino se cría en barricas nuevas de roble francés de 65 onzas durante 17 meses, seguido de una crianza adicional en botella para lograr un equilibrio armonioso. Este galardón celebra el compromiso de Bodega Sonsierra con la artesanía, la elegancia y el diseño, ofreciendo un vino que deleita tanto el paladar como la vista. 🌟🍇

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[Perfume De Sonsierra, Tempranillo, Rioja Alta, Spain, Red Wine, China Wine Competition 2025, Best Wine by Package, Silver Medal, Award-Winning Wine]

07/11/2025

Vibrant, structured, and elegant, Viña Arnaiz Rioja Crianza Tempranillo has been recognized as Best Wine by Value at the China Wine Competition, earning a Gold Medal with 94 points! 🍷✨

Crafted from carefully selected Tempranillo grapes, fermentation occurs at controlled temperatures of 25–30ºC with around twenty days of skin maceration. After malolactic fermentation, the wine rests in French and American oak barrels for several months, developing complexity, soft tannins, and a refined texture. This accolade celebrates Viña Arnaiz’s dedication to producing wines that deliver exceptional quality and outstanding value. 🌟🍇

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[Viña Arnaiz, Rioja Crianza, Tempranillo, Best Wine by Value, Spain, China Wine Competition]