What’s pouring in Hong Kong
Here are pictorial highlights from Hong Kong’s wine trade. Sarah Heller MW led Sangiovese masterclass, James Suckling tasting, Avignonesi media lunch, Chadwick wine dinner and more.
Category: Hong Kong
Hong Kong’s richest man pledges HK$200m to help hard-hit restaurants
The foundation of Hong Kong’s richest man Li Kashing has pledged to donate HK$200 million (US$25.5 million) to offer a lifeline to restaurants affected by the monthslong anti-government protests in the city.
Macallan 30 Year Whisky Cask to be auctioned by Bonhams in HK
A rare 30 year whisky sherry hogshead cask from the famed Macallan Distillery will go under hammer next month at a Bonhams auction in Hong Kong, and is expected to fetch as much as HK$4.6 million.
California wineries cautiously optimistic about China
California wineries are struggling to stay afloat in China with mounting tariffs, but no one is ready to relinquish contacts with the lucrative market yet.
François Thienpont: En Primeur buyers are shrinking and US tariffs compound problems
In our interview with Bordeaux heavyweight François Thienpont, he shares his thoughts on 2018 En Primeur, the damaging US tariffs on EU wines, and the rise of good value Bordeaux wines.
Dom Pérignon x Lenny Kravitz Limited Edition Champagne released in HK
Hong Kong’s lovers of finer things will revel as Dom Pérignon x Lenny Kravitz Limited Edition Champagnes are set to be launched next month in the city.
Louis Roederer launches 2012 Brut Nature in Hong Kong
Champagne house Louis Roederer has released the latest 2012 vintage of its Brut Nature range including a Blanc and, for the first time, a rosé, in Hong Kong with its local importer Links Concept.
HKTDC wine fair returns in November with less participating countries
Following the cancellation of Hong Kong’s Wine and Dine Festival, Hong Kong International Wine & Spirits Fair will still power on with over 1,000 exhibitors from over 20 countries confirmed to attend.
The next big opportunities in China’s wine market
A panel of Chinese wine market experts will offer insights and analysis on the changing wine industry in Hong Kong and mainland China on November 8 during the HKTDC International Wine & Spirits Fair.
Bettane + Desseauve launches monthly wine club in Hong Kong
Renowned wine guide Bettane + Desseauve, founded by critics Tierry Desseauve and Michael Bettane, has united French restaurant critic Guide Lebey to launch a wine club in Hong Kong, which will offer a monthly pop-up rendezvous for the city’s wine and food enthusiasts.