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15th Hong Kong Wine & Spirits Fair opens tomorrow
Media tour offers sneak peek of this fine-beverage showcase along with wine tasting
2 November 2023 – The 15th Hong Kong Wine and Spirits Fair, organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), will host more than 500 exhibitors from 17 countries and regions, showcasing a diverse range of wines, spirits and beers, as well as wine-related products and services, running from tomorrow to Sunday (3 to 5 November) at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC). The fair welcomes industry professionals and buyers and on the last day, 5 November (Sunday), it is also open to public ticket holders aged 18 or above.
A media tour tomorrow will offer a taste of event highlights.
The fair will feature 11 international group pavilions from wine-producing regions, trade organisations and government bodies of Australia, France, Germany, Italy, Japan’s National Tax Agency, Gifu and Nagano prefectures, as well as Sichuan province, Ningxia Hui and Xinjiang Uygur autonomous regions from Mainland China. The Hong Kong General Chamber of Wine & Spirits will be among the featured pavilions. In addition to liquor and beverages, the Wine & Spirits Fair will present zones promoting the wine industry’s diversified development, including Wine Education, Wine Accessories, Equipment and Services. The Friends of Wine zone will showcase snacks and nibbles to accompany wines.
Some of this year’s remarkable products include:
- Silver Bun-bin, a Hong Kong spirit with a complex aroma, distilled using traditional methods, without chemical ingredients or molecular synthesis technology. Distilled from fermented grains and fruits, the spirit has a sweet and fruity aroma with a soft texture.
- 2018 Montagny 1er Cru Le Vieux Chateau is from Montagny, France – the only village in the Cote Chalonnaise specialising in white wine.
- Suifujiman Meiri Shurui No. 10 sake is a fine-beverage – meiri shurui brewing has to be performed by experienced, highly skilled winemakers.
The three-day fair will feature a number of events, including multiple wine-tasting sessions, where participants can try fine wines from around the world.
Paul Chan, Financial Secretary of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government, will be Guest of Honour at the Opening Reception tomorrow evening. Two wine industry conferences, titled EcoVino: Sustainability Trends and Solutions and Uncorking Opportunities: Mapping the China & Asian Wine Markets will be held during the fair.
The fair serves as a premium platform for wine industry players to uncover talents and showcase award-winning fine-beverages. Various competitions and prize-giving ceremonies will be held during the fair, such as the Hong Kong International Mixology Showdown 2023, Cathay Pacific Hong Kong International Wine and Spirit Competition 2023 Award Presentation Ceremony, and 2023 Top 10 Food & Wine Pairing Restaurant Award Ceremony hosted by Wine Luxe Magazine.
Public Day events will include seminars, tasting sessions and master classes for visitors to enjoy fine wines and learn more about the art of drinking.
We cordially invite you or your representatives to attend the media tour and cover the fair. Details are as follows:
Media tour
Date: 3 November (Friday)
Time: 11:00am-11:45am
Assembly Time: 10:45am
Assembly Venue: HKTDC Media Centre, G/F, HKCEC, 1 Expo Drive, Wan Chai
On Public Day (5 November, Sunday), artist and wine entrepreneur Bernice Liu will speak in an industry seminar. After that, she will join a Wine Exploration with Celebrities tour.
Wine Exploration with Celebrities
Date: 5 November (Sunday)
Time: 1:00pm-1:45pm
Assembly Time: 12:45pm
Assembly Venue: Press registration counter, Hall 3C Concourse, HKCEC
Celebrity: Bernice Liu
Wine & Spirits Fair schedule
Date: 3-5 November (Friday to Sunday)
Venue: Hall 3B-C, HKCEC
Opening hours:
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3 November (Friday)
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12pm-8pm |
Trade visitors only, aged 18 and above (On-site registration fee: HK$100; Free for e-Badge registration and pre-registered buyers) |
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4 November (Saturday)
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10:30am-8pm
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5 November (Sunday) |
10:30am-6pm
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Trade visitors, aged 18 and above (On-site registration fee: HK$100; Free for e-Badge registration and pre-registered buyers) Public visitors, aged 18 and above (Admission fee: HK$200; Special-price tickets available for HK$99 through HK01, HKTVMall, KKday, OpenRice, PopTicket, Price.com.hk, Trip.com, Timable and WineNow.) |
Press registration counter: Hall 3C Concourse, HKCEC (Registration begins 30 minutes before fair)
Media Centre: Expo Drive Entrance, HKCEC
Note to editors: Admission to selected wine-tasting sessions is by invitation only
Websites
Wine & Spirits Fair: https://www.hktdc.com/event/hkwinefair/en
Product highlights and photo download: https://www.hktdc.com/event/hkwinefair/en/product
Media enquiries
The HKTDC's Communications & Public Affairs Department:
Jane Cheung Tel: (852) 2584 4137 Email: jane.mh.cheung@hktdc.org
Agnes Wat Tel: (852) 2584 4554 Email: agnes.ky.wat@hktdc.org