Tag Archives: Hong Kong

Halliday Magazine: Hong Kong

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… …

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”

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.”

The Drinks Business: Stazione Novella, Hong Kong

First published The Drinks Business 12 August 2015. (Image credit: Credit: Black Sheep Restaurants) Hong Kong is currently basking in beautifully sunny summer weather so the recent arrival of Italian bar Stazione Novella to the hustle and bustle of Soho on Hong Kong Island is a welcome sight. Credit: Francesca Martin As the title suggests Stazione Novella isContinue reading “The Drinks Business: Stazione Novella, Hong Kong”

Mt. Difficulty Pinot Noir Vertical Tasting

Wines Tasted Mt Difficulty, Bannockburn, Target Riesling, 2012 Mt Difficulty, Bannockburn, Pinot Gris, 2012 Mt Difficulty, Bannockburn, Pinot Noir, 2011 Mt Difficulty, Bannockburn, Pinot Noir, 2010 Mt Difficulty, Bannockburn, Pinot Noir, 2009 Mt Difficulty, Bannockburn, Pinot Noir, 2008 Mt Difficulty, Bannockburn, Pinot Noir, 2007 Relationships. That was the topic of my conversation with Michael Herrick,Continue reading “Mt. Difficulty Pinot Noir Vertical Tasting”

Grace Wine of Japan Tasting – Lan Kwai Fong, Hong Kong

Image credit: Grace Wine Wines Tasted Grace Wine, Gris de Koshu, 2011 Grace Wine, Koshu, 2011 Grace Wine, Chardonnay, 2011 Grace Wine, Kayagatake Rouge, 2012 It was a brilliantly hot sunny day in Hong Kong – perfect weather for my first tasting of wines from Japan, a wine producing region I know very little about.Continue reading “Grace Wine of Japan Tasting – Lan Kwai Fong, Hong Kong”

Circe Wines – Mornington Peninsula, Victoria, Australia

Wines Tasted: Circe Wines, Red Hill South Chardonnay, 2011 Circe Wines, Hillcrest Chardonnay, 2011 Circe Wines, Red Hill South Pinot Noir, 2011 Circe Wines, Hillcrest Pinot Noir, 2011 Circe Wines, Pinot Noir, 2012 (blend from Dunns Creek Road and Red Hill South) During my visit to Melbourne I caught up with a number of peopleContinue reading “Circe Wines – Mornington Peninsula, Victoria, Australia”

The 8th Estate Winery Cellar Door Visit – Ap Lei Chau

Wines Tasted: The 8th Estate Winery, Riesling 2010 The 8th Estate Winery, Sangiovese 2008 The 8th Estate Winery, Cabernet Sauvignon 2007 The 8th Estate Winery, Rosé 2011 The 8th Estate Winery, Prelude, Cabernet Franc 2007 Easter week-end in Hong Kong and it is cold and very rainy so what better to do than visit HongContinue reading “The 8th Estate Winery Cellar Door Visit – Ap Lei Chau”