Cathay Global Wine & Spirits Awards Asia

Cathay Global Wine & Spirits Awards Asia The Global Wine & Spirits Awards Asia showcases the finest beverages from around the world, tailored for the Asian market.

Founded by Debra Meiburg, Master of Wine, who has created some of Asia’s leading competitions.

Bill Liu MW - 2026 w**e judgeWelcome back to our fellow judge Bill Liu, who was recently awarded his Master of W**e ti...
31/08/2026

Bill Liu MW - 2026 w**e judge
Welcome back to our fellow judge Bill Liu, who was recently awarded his Master of W**e title—congratulations again! Bill is a certified WSET Lecturer, Slovenia W**e Ambassador, and China Brand Ambassador for Dal Forno. A former RVF China Blind Tasting Champion, he brings world-class expertise to this year's panel.

James - 2026 b**r judgeJames, General Manager at Blue Supreme, is a certified Cicerone with over eight years of experi...
31/08/2026

James - 2026 b**r judge
James, General Manager at Blue Supreme, is a certified Cicerone with over eight years of experience elevating craft b**r and premium beverage programs across Hong Kong. At the helm of Blue Supreme, he champions approachable b**r education, fostering a deeper appreciation for niche styles like lambics, wild sours, and farmhouse ales.

Victor - 2026 w**e judgeVictor, Director of K Cellars, leads premium w**e storage operations across Hong Kong and Sing...
31/08/2026

Victor - 2026 w**e judge
Victor, Director of K Cellars, leads premium w**e storage operations across Hong Kong and Singapore. An active organizer of blind tasting competitions in HK, he is also the founder of DrinkIn Asia—a platform dedicated to sharing sommelier insights and elevating w**e culture across the region.

Jack - 2026 spirits judgeJack, Group Beverage Director for Hong Kong Parkview Group and Certified Spirits Educator at ...
30/08/2026

Jack - 2026 spirits judge
Jack, Group Beverage Director for Hong Kong Parkview Group and Certified Spirits Educator at HKU SPACE, brings over a decade of multi-sector beverage experience spanning retail, wholesale, and F&B. Having launched bar projects in Macau and Singapore, he holds the WSET Diploma, Certified Sommelier (CS), and International Kikisake-Shi qualifications.

Wilson - 2026 b**r judgeWilson is a WSET B**r Educator and BJCP National Judge who began his craft b**r journey as a h...
30/08/2026

Wilson - 2026 b**r judge
Wilson is a WSET B**r Educator and BJCP National Judge who began his craft b**r journey as a homebrewer. Co-founder of B**r Geeks Generation and the Hidden Gem B**r brand, he has judged competitions across APAC since 2017, served as a BJCP exam proctor, and edited the b**r column for Malt & Spirits Magazine.

Sunny Xu - 2026 w**e judgeSunny Xu, Food & Beverage Manager at The 13 Palace, leads dining strategy and operations acr...
29/08/2026

Sunny Xu - 2026 w**e judge
Sunny Xu, Food & Beverage Manager at The 13 Palace, leads dining strategy and operations across Macau’s luxury hospitality scene. A professional sommelier with over a decade of F&B experience and multiple advanced qualifications, he is widely recognized for his nuanced palate and leadership in beverage management.

Samuel Kwok - 2026 spirits judgeSamuel Kwok, co-founder of The Opposites, brings over 12 years of leadership across Ho...
29/08/2026

Samuel Kwok - 2026 spirits judge
Samuel Kwok, co-founder of The Opposites, brings over 12 years of leadership across Hong Kong’s top bar teams. Named a Drinks World Asia Top 25 Bartender and a Diageo World Class global top 12 finalist, his tenure at Quinary secured multi-year rankings in both the World's and Asia's 50 Best Bars before co-launching his latest cocktail concept.

Max Suppawat Teeta - 2026 w**e judgeAwarded Thailand’s Best Sommelier 2024, Max is the visionary sommelier behind 𝑒𝓉𝒸𝒽...
28/08/2026

Max Suppawat Teeta - 2026 w**e judge
Awarded Thailand’s Best Sommelier 2024, Max is the visionary sommelier behind 𝑒𝓉𝒸𝒽𝒶’s ever-evolving w**e program. Specializing in grower Ch*****ne, natural w**es, and rare terroirs, he curates a dynamic w**e list perfectly paired to complement etcha’s innovative 360° tasting menu.

Winnie Chen - 2026 w**e judgeWinnie Chen, Assistant Director - Resort W**e & Beverage at SJM Resorts in Macau, was rec...
28/08/2026

Winnie Chen - 2026 w**e judge
Winnie Chen, Assistant Director - Resort W**e & Beverage at SJM Resorts in Macau, was recognized as Best Macau Sommelier at the Tatler Awards 2025. A WSET Diploma holder, Advanced Sommelier (CMS), and certified Master Sake Sommelier, she brings cross-category expertise across both fine w**e and sake disciplines.

Harnil Mathur - 2026 w**e judgeHarnil Mathur, Associate Director of W**e at Black Sheep Restaurants, is one of India's...
26/08/2026

Harnil Mathur - 2026 w**e judge

Harnil Mathur, Associate Director of W**e at Black Sheep Restaurants, is one of India's youngest Advanced Sommeliers. Named a Rising Star of the Sommellerie World by ASI in 2025, he holds an ASI Sommelier Diploma (Gold), French W**e Scholar Diploma, and an MBA in W**e & Spirits Business from Burgundy School of Business as he pursues the Master Sommelier title.

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