Explore the World of Wine & Spirits

This year’s Wine & Spirits Fair at the HKCEC runs from the 8-10 November and features pavilions from wine-producing regions, trade organisations and governmental organisations. There are new pavilions from the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade Sichuan Council, the Department of Commerce of Zhejiang Province, Ningxia’s General Office of Administrative Committee of Grape Industry Zong of Helan Mountain’s East Foothill Wine Region, the Czech Grape and Wine Producer Association, Gifu Prefecture and the Niigata Sake Brewers’ Association from Japan, and Peru.

If you’re not a wine lover or fancy something different there is Liquor & Beverage Products Zone, a Whisky and Spirits Zone and a Beer Zone. As well as an Organic Wine and Spirits corner and for those wanting something to pair with all this alcohol there’s a food area and also intriguingly a “World of Olive Oil” where you can learn about and taste premium olive oils.

The first two days are for trade only, the public day on the 10 November runs from 10:30am and entry costs $200.

Hong Kong International Wine & Spirits Fair
Date:
 8-10 November, 2018
Venues: HKCEC
Tickets: $200

Wine & Dine Festival 2018 – Opening Night, 25 October, 2018

The 10th Wine & Dine Festival opened under a full moon at Central Harbourfront with a dramatic drone dance over the waters of Victoria Harbour. The novel performance was but a momentary distraction to the festival visitors who danced among the booths sampling tasty bites from across the globe paired to a plethora of wines, coffee, spirits and craft beer.
Click on any photo for the full gallery of images

https://bcmagazine.smugmug.com/Bcene-photos/2018/Wine-Dine-Festival-2018-Opening-Night-25-October-2018/n-Jb3Bw3/i-RzQGrLT

https://bcmagazine.smugmug.com/Bcene-photos/2018/Wine-Dine-Festival-2018-Opening-Night-25-October-2018/n-Jb3Bw3/i-bM7Fg2k

https://bcmagazine.smugmug.com/Bcene-photos/2018/Wine-Dine-Festival-2018-Opening-Night-25-October-2018/n-Jb3Bw3/i-LJQ63qd

https://bcmagazine.smugmug.com/Bcene-photos/2018/Wine-Dine-Festival-2018-Opening-Night-25-October-2018/n-Jb3Bw3/i-t28wnGw

https://bcmagazine.smugmug.com/Bcene-photos/2018/Wine-Dine-Festival-2018-Opening-Night-25-October-2018/n-Jb3Bw3/i-Pztn5wq

https://bcmagazine.smugmug.com/Bcene-photos/2018/Wine-Dine-Festival-2018-Opening-Night-25-October-2018/n-Jb3Bw3/i-J2qPvDG

https://bcmagazine.smugmug.com/Bcene-photos/2018/Wine-Dine-Festival-2018-Opening-Night-25-October-2018/n-Jb3Bw3/i-M76BfhB/A

The Blend Groovy Chic @ Vinexpo – 30 May, 2018

https://bcmagazine.smugmug.com/Bcene-photos/2018/The-Blend-Groovy-Chic-Vinexpo-30-May-2018/i-C9BsBws

The Blend Groovy Chic cocktail party saw vendors and buyers mingle to celebrate the 20th Anniversary of Vinexpo over a glass of Australian wine and grub.
Click on any photo for the full gallery of images.

https://bcmagazine.smugmug.com/Bcene-photos/2018/The-Blend-Groovy-Chic-Vinexpo-30-May-2018/i-W59BHDS

https://bcmagazine.smugmug.com/Bcene-photos/2018/The-Blend-Groovy-Chic-Vinexpo-30-May-2018/i-8KVjGBH

https://bcmagazine.smugmug.com/Bcene-photos/2018/The-Blend-Groovy-Chic-Vinexpo-30-May-2018/i-VcSXx7j

https://bcmagazine.smugmug.com/Bcene-photos/2018/The-Blend-Groovy-Chic-Vinexpo-30-May-2018/i-Q32GqsR

https://bcmagazine.smugmug.com/Bcene-photos/2018/The-Blend-Groovy-Chic-Vinexpo-30-May-2018/i-xXkjVJq

https://bcmagazine.smugmug.com/Bcene-photos/2018/The-Blend-Groovy-Chic-Vinexpo-30-May-2018/i-gj22sMG

Austrian Wine Magnum Party @ Grand Hyatt – 30 May, 2018

https://bcmagazine.smugmug.com/Bcene-photos/2018/Austrian-Wine-Magnum-Party-Grand-Hyatt-30-May-2018/i-dqtNdHZ

Austrian wines might not be as well known, but the art of wine is strong throughout the country. To showcase this the Austrian Wine Marketing Board hosted a ‘Magnum Party’ at the Grand Hyatt on 30 May, 2018
Click on any photo to see the full gallery of images.

https://bcmagazine.smugmug.com/Bcene-photos/2018/Austrian-Wine-Magnum-Party-Grand-Hyatt-30-May-2018/i-CjzV8wQ

https://bcmagazine.smugmug.com/Bcene-photos/2018/Austrian-Wine-Magnum-Party-Grand-Hyatt-30-May-2018/i-jpK3xRT

https://bcmagazine.smugmug.com/Bcene-photos/2018/Austrian-Wine-Magnum-Party-Grand-Hyatt-30-May-2018/i-RhwjnrB

https://bcmagazine.smugmug.com/Bcene-photos/2018/Austrian-Wine-Magnum-Party-Grand-Hyatt-30-May-2018/i-jgfPMhS

https://bcmagazine.smugmug.com/Bcene-photos/2018/Austrian-Wine-Magnum-Party-Grand-Hyatt-30-May-2018/i-gSmBbGd

https://bcmagazine.smugmug.com/Bcene-photos/2018/Austrian-Wine-Magnum-Party-Grand-Hyatt-30-May-2018/i-wvGGhM9

Vinexpo Explorer Sonoma County Cocktail Reception – 29 May, 2018

https://bcmagazine.smugmug.com/Bcene-photos/2018/Vinexpo-Explorer-Sonoma-County-Cocktail-Reception-29-May/n-M2TMjk/i-tx3hNCQ

At a Vinexpo cocktail party, Sonoma County announced the details of their Vinexpo Explorer event on 23–25 September, 2018. Located just north of San Francisco, Sonoma County is known world wide for it’s wines and several showcasing the area’s wide range were available to taste.
Click on any photo for the full gallery of images.

https://bcmagazine.smugmug.com/Bcene-photos/2018/Vinexpo-Explorer-Sonoma-County-Cocktail-Reception-29-May/n-M2TMjk/i-f9z6QfZ

https://bcmagazine.smugmug.com/Bcene-photos/2018/Vinexpo-Explorer-Sonoma-County-Cocktail-Reception-29-May/n-M2TMjk/i-GkfFP2t

https://bcmagazine.smugmug.com/Bcene-photos/2018/Vinexpo-Explorer-Sonoma-County-Cocktail-Reception-29-May/n-M2TMjk/i-c43fQgv

Business of Wine Course Launch Cocktail @ Vinexpo – 29 May, 2018

Interested in the business as well as the tasting of wine? The KEDGE Wine and Spirit Academy in France and Australia’s University of Adelaide launched a new 10 day Business of Wine course at a cocktail party during Vinexpo 2018. The almost $60,000 course (excluding travel and accommodation) includes 5  days in France and 5 in Adelaide you can find out more here

https://bcmagazine.smugmug.com/Bcene-photos/2018/Business-of-Wine-Course-Launch-Vinexpo-29-May-2018/n-HPcv2q/i-mq5wPD2

https://bcmagazine.smugmug.com/Bcene-photos/2018/Business-of-Wine-Course-Launch-Vinexpo-29-May-2018/n-HPcv2q/i-krqWJVX

https://bcmagazine.smugmug.com/Bcene-photos/2018/Business-of-Wine-Course-Launch-Vinexpo-29-May-2018/n-HPcv2q/i-VzvhNPs

https://bcmagazine.smugmug.com/Bcene-photos/2018/Business-of-Wine-Course-Launch-Vinexpo-29-May-2018/n-HPcv2q/i-29SsVBh

Les Crus Classés de Graves Tasting @ Parklane Hong Kong Hotel – 28 May, 2018

https://bcmagazine.smugmug.com/Bcene-photos/2018/Crus-Classes-de-Graves-Tasting-Parklane-Hotel-28-May-2018/i-Ss8gPSG

President Jean-Jacques Bonnie and the members of Les Crus Classés de Graves hosted a tasting of their 2014 vintages and an opening night Vinexpo cocktail at the Parklane Hong Kong Hotel on the 28 May, 2018

https://bcmagazine.smugmug.com/Bcene-photos/2018/Crus-Classes-de-Graves-Tasting-Parklane-Hotel-28-May-2018/i-XRwGLdg

https://bcmagazine.smugmug.com/Bcene-photos/2018/Crus-Classes-de-Graves-Tasting-Parklane-Hotel-28-May-2018/i-kM4NMkv

https://bcmagazine.smugmug.com/Bcene-photos/2018/Crus-Classes-de-Graves-Tasting-Parklane-Hotel-28-May-2018/i-Wj99jXx

https://bcmagazine.smugmug.com/Bcene-photos/2018/Crus-Classes-de-Graves-Tasting-Parklane-Hotel-28-May-2018/i-qg84ckT

https://bcmagazine.smugmug.com/Bcene-photos/2018/Crus-Classes-de-Graves-Tasting-Parklane-Hotel-28-May-2018/i-kRfRMNN

https://bcmagazine.smugmug.com/Bcene-photos/2018/Crus-Classes-de-Graves-Tasting-Parklane-Hotel-28-May-2018/i-HxsBJMg

https://bcmagazine.smugmug.com/Bcene-photos/2018/Crus-Classes-de-Graves-Tasting-Parklane-Hotel-28-May-2018/i-Dx4QScj

New Zealand Food and Wine Connection @ Marco Polo Hong Kong Hotel – 16 May, 2017

The second New Zealand Food and Wine Connections promotion organised by New Zealand Trade & Enterprise saw a range of new Kiwi products showcased at the Marco Polo Hong Kong Hotel on the 16 May. Among the tasty and predominantly organic products on show were meat, seafood, wines, beer, fruit juices, herbs and tea.

Some are already available locally and you’ll find them in supermarkets and used by restaurants. Others to look out for soon are Zealong teas and Kare honey.
Click on any photo for the full gallery.

https://bcmagazine.smugmug.com/Bcene-photos/2018/New-Zealand-Product-Showcase-Marco-Polo-Hong-Kong-Hotel-16/i-9VmmPZz

https://bcmagazine.smugmug.com/Bcene-photos/2018/New-Zealand-Product-Showcase-Marco-Polo-Hong-Kong-Hotel-16/i-sFMg2Fv

https://bcmagazine.smugmug.com/Bcene-photos/2018/New-Zealand-Product-Showcase-Marco-Polo-Hong-Kong-Hotel-16/i-m3n3bfx

https://bcmagazine.smugmug.com/Bcene-photos/2018/New-Zealand-Product-Showcase-Marco-Polo-Hong-Kong-Hotel-16/i-2CfsrTb

https://bcmagazine.smugmug.com/Bcene-photos/2018/New-Zealand-Product-Showcase-Marco-Polo-Hong-Kong-Hotel-16/i-Mk9ZgDf