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16th Hong Kong Wine & Spirits Fair opens tomorrow
Media tour with wine tasting and drinks from across the globe
6 November 2024 – The 16th Hong Kong Wine & Spirits Fair, organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), will run on 7-9 November at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC).
Paul Chan, Financial Secretary of the Hong Kong SAR Government, will be guest of honour at the opening reception tomorrow. The Fair welcomes industry professionals and buyers, while the last day will be open to public ticket-holders aged 18 or above.
With Hong Kong reducing the liquor duty rate, as announced during this year’s Policy Address, the Fair is an important platform to access Asia’s wine and spirits market. This year, more than 600 exhibitors from 20 countries and regions will present a wide range of wine from around the world, including Australia, Mainland China, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy and Japan, etc.
A Friends of Wine zone will showcase gourmet snacks. There will also be initiatives that promote the wine industry’s all-round development, including Wine Education and Training Services that will help develop business opportunities, while further promoting Hong Kong as a regional hub for the wine and spirits trade.
Some of this year’s highlights include:
- Clan Colla 11 Year Old Blend - Oloroso and Peated Finish, a whiskey from Ireland, triple-casked in ex-bourbon barrels, oloroso sherry butts and peated casks;
- Far Yeast White beer from Japan which has won awards at international competitions, including the World Beer Cup and Asia Beer Award. It has a fruity ester-like aroma with a refreshing citrus-forward hop flavour;
- Zhenjiu, a high-end sauce-aroma baijiu from Guizhou. Its rich and full body with a complex layering of spice and fermented bean flavours leaves a long-lasting aftertaste;
- Fenjiu, a traditional Chinese liquor from Shanxi crafted mainly from sorghum, which epitomises the light aroma baijiu with a crystal-clear appearance and a delightful bouquet.
The inaugural Sommeliers’ Picks will engage renowned sommeliers Arnaud Bardary MS, Carlito Chiu and Reeze Choi, second runner-up of ASI Best Sommelier of the World Contest 2023, who will share their favourite wine lists.
The Fair will also feature various competitions and prize-giving ceremonies, including the Hong Kong International Mixology Showdown 2024, Cathay Hong Kong International Wine and Spirit Competition 2024 Award Presentation Ceremony and the WINE LUXE Hong Kong TOP 10 Wine Pairing Restaurant Awards Presentation Ceremony 2024.
Public Day events will include seminars, tasting sessions and master classes, during which visitors can savour and learn about fine wines.
A media tour on the Fair’s first day will offer a glimpse of the fair highlights. We invite you or your representatives to attend the media tour. Details as follows:
Media tour
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7 November (Thursday) |
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Assembly Time: |
10:45am. Media Tour: 11:00am-12:00pm |
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Assembly Venue: |
HKTDC Media Centre, G/F, HKCEC, 1 Expo Drive, Wan Chai |
Wine & Spirits Fair schedule
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Date: |
7-9 November (Thursday to Saturday) |
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Venue: |
Hall 3C-E, HKCEC |
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Opening hours: |
7-8 November (Thursday to Friday)
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10:00am – 7:00pm |
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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9 November (Saturday)
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10:00am – 6:00pm |
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 priced tickets for HK$99 available from 23 October to 8 November 6:00pm through BOOKYAY, CTG, HK01, HKTVMall, HK Go, KKday, Klook, Lan KwaiFong Group, POPTicket, Timable, trip.com, Wai Shing Wine International Co. Limited, WineNow and Zicket |
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Press registration counter: |
Hall 3D Concourse, HKCEC. Registration begins 30 minutes before fair opening
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Media Centre: |
Expo Drive Entrance, HKCEC |
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Websites: |
Hong Kong International Wine & Spirits Fair: https://www.hktdc.com/event/hkwinefair/en Product highlights and photo download: https://www.hktdc.com/event/hkwinefair/en/product |
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Note to editors: |
Admission to selected wine-tasting sessions is by invitation only |
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Media enquiries
Please contact the HKTDC’s Communications & Public Affairs Department:
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Kelly Shek |
Tel: (852) 2584 4537 |
Email: kelly.yt.shek@hktdc.org |
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Snowy Chan |
Tel: (852) 2584 4525 |
Email: snowy.sn.chan@hktdc.org |
The 16th HKTDC Hong Kong International Wine and Spirits Fair
Major Events
Wine tasting sessions and many other events will be held during the fair. Please visit this website for more details：https://www.hktdc.com/event/hkwinefair/en/intelligence-hub
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7 November (Thursday) − Open to trade visitors aged 18 and above |
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Hong Kong International Mixology Showdown 2024 – Semi Final of HK region Time: 10:00am – 5:00pm Venue: The Bar, Hall 3C, HKCEC
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A Review and Outlook of the HK Spirits Market (Taste Changes and Taxation) Time: 12:00-1:30pm Venue: The Gallery, Hall 3D, HKCEC Host: Wine critic and Chief Editor Lau Chi Sun
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Cathay Hong Kong International Wine and Spirit Competition 2024 Award Presentation Ceremony Time: 2:15-3:15pm Venue: The Gallery, Hall 3D, HKCEC
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Opening Reception Time: 5:30-7:00pm. Registration starts at 5:00pm Venue: The Gallery, Hall 3D, HKCEC Guest of honour: Paul Chan, Hong Kong SAR Government Financial Secretary
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8 November (Friday) − Open to trade visitors aged 18 and above |
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A Journey with Stef of Etna Natural Wine from Sciara Time: 11:30am – 12:45pm Venue: The Gallery, Hall 3D, HKCEC Host: Winemaker Stef Yim
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WINE LUXE Hong Kong TOP 10 Wine Pairing Restaurant Awards Presentation Ceremony 2024 Time: 2:15-4:15pm Venue: The Cellar, Hall 3C, HKCEC
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Sommeliers’ Forum 2024 – Consumer Demand for Green: Marketing Sustainable Wines Time: 2:30-3:30pm Venue: The Hub, Hall 3E, HKCEC Host: Kenneth Lee, renowned sommeliers Arnaud Bardary MS, Carlito Chiu and Reeze Choi, second runner-up of ASI Best Sommelier of the World Contest 2023
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The Geographical Diversity of U.S. Wine Time: 4:00-5:30pm Venue: The Hub, Hall 3E, HKCEC Host: Reeze Choi, second runner-up of ASI Best Sommelier of the World Contest 2023
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9 November (Saturday) − Public Day, open to trade visitors and the public aged 18 and above |
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Hong Kong Best Gin Cocktail Awards 2024 Time: 10:30am – 2:30pm Venue: The Bar, Hall 3C, HKCEC
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Going Higher with Stef Yim on Etna Volcano Time: 1:00-2:00pm Venue: The Cellar, Hall 3C, HKCEC Host: Winemaker Stef Yim
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The Sparkling Revolution Time: 1:15-2:15pm Venue: The Gallery, Hall 3D, HKCEC Host: Master of Wine Debra Meiburg
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Join Reeze for a Tasting Challenge Tour Time: 2:30-3:30pm Venue: The Hub, Hall 3E, HKCEC Host: Reeze Choi, second runner-up of ASI Best Sommelier of the World Contest 2023
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Career Pathway of Sommeliers Time: 2:45-3:45pm Venue: The Gallery, Hall 3D, HKCEC Host: Billy Yeung, Ricky Tsui, Nelson Chow
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HK Best Spirits Awards 2024 – Sharing and Awards Presentation Ceremony Time: 4:15pm – 6:00pm Venue: The Gallery, Hall 3D, HKCEC
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Note to Editors: Unless otherwise specified, media representatives are welcome to cover the tasting sessions at the Fair, except when the number of registrants exceeds the limit. We apologise for any inconvenience and appreciate your cooperation.