Written for Halliday Wine Companion Magazine Issue #36 October/November 2017. Eight is a lucky number in Chinese culture – a symbol of good fortune and wealth. With that in mind, here are eight bars to track down next time you’re in Hong Kong. Read full article here… …
Category Archives: Hong Kong & China
Spirito di Vino: Giant Steps, Yarra Valley
Written for Spirito di Vino Asia Issue #24. Image: Redfish Bluefish Photographic. Driving into Healesville, the town around which Australia’s Yarra Valley is centred, I am due for an early morning meeting with Steve Flamsteed, before his day starts to fill up with the duties of Head Winemaker and now part owner of Giant Steps.Continue reading “Spirito di Vino: Giant Steps, Yarra Valley”
The brand Barolo – a tasting with Accademia del Barolo
It is “a shared philosophy of quality” that unites the twelve families of Accademia del Barolo, Matteo Sardagna of Poderi Luigi Einaudi tells us as we begin to taste a selection of Barolo from the 2012 vintage. Yesterday a small group of press and media were invited to a tasting led by Gianni Gagliardo and Matteo Sardagna, as aContinue reading “The brand Barolo – a tasting with Accademia del Barolo”
The time is right for a Californian Coup
Yesterday, the first day in the VinExpo 2016 calendar, marked the Asian debut of Premiere Napa Valley in preparation for the November auction with Christies Auction House. Hosted by Meiburg Wine Media, members of the press and media were treated to a sampling of nine previously released Premier Napa Valley auction wines. The Premiere Napa ValleyContinue reading “The time is right for a Californian Coup”
Wine in China – a conversion is needed. Part I
Image: zhongguo-wine.com “A big mistake is to constantly target wine lovers. We should convert the non-wine drinker”. This quote from Judy Chan, President of Grace Vineyard in the Shanxi province of northern China, was met with much agreement and a question from the floor. In a thick Australian accent came the question everyone wanted toContinue reading “Wine in China – a conversion is needed. Part I”
Hong Kong and China – same, same or different?
After three years of living in Hong Kong I am well aware of the increase in blood pressure this question may cause to many of my Hong Kong friends and colleagues, so rest assured I am well versed in the distinct and important differences between the two countries! The reason for the title refers to manyContinue reading “Hong Kong and China – same, same or different?”
A closer look at the Wine in China Conference 2015 with Debra Meiburg M.W.
November 4 marks the third annual Wine in China Conference presented in Hong Kong by Meiburg Wine Media, offering insights and tips for those wishing to enter the wine market in China. I sat down with Director, Debra Meiburg M.W. to take a closer look at the conference in the lead up to the event. LookingContinue reading “A closer look at the Wine in China Conference 2015 with Debra Meiburg M.W.”
Wines of Chile Academy launched in Hong Kong
The Wines of Chile Academy introduced their programme of educational courses here in Hong Kong this week, with a presentation taking key industry members through the entry level course. The series of three courses was designed jointly by AWSEC (Asia Wine Service & Education Centre) in Hong Kong, Wines of Chile and ProChile with assistance from London basedContinue reading “Wines of Chile Academy launched in Hong Kong”
The Drinks Business: BIVB Live and Chardonnay
Published The Drinks Business 22 May 2015 (Image credit: Saint-Aubin Credit BIVB) The summer months have arrived in Hong Kong and the weather is rather grey at the moment, which makes the latest installment of the BIVB’s (Burgundy Wine Board) Live and Interactive seminars the perfect antidote. We arrived to find six little glasses of sunshine waiting forContinue reading “The Drinks Business: BIVB Live and Chardonnay”
The Drinks Business: BIVB Live
Published The Drinks Business 27 March 2015 (Image creidt: Côte de Nuits Wikipedia) Bourgogne wines, live and direct in 25 cities around the world! This is the tag line for a series of interactive presentations that have been taking place around the world hosted by the Bureau Interprofessionnel des Vins de Bourgogne, more commonly known by its acronymContinue reading “The Drinks Business: BIVB Live”
Simone Madden-Grey : Happy Wine Woman 