Georgian Wine Festival 2017 – Hong Kong Station: Grand Tasting

Hong Kong Station: Grand Tasting

Georgian wine is the rising star of China’s wine market, with exports increasing 100% or more annually since 2008.

Widely considered the world’s original wine producing country 8000 vintages ago, the winemakers have a rich heritage of traditional “qvevri” winemaking techniques, and have successfully preserved the large collection of indigenous grapes. Georgian wines continually impress with extraordinary quality and unique characteristics at great price. Working closely with Chinese Government’s “One-Belt, One Road” initiative, Georgian wines exported to China are exempt from the tariffs.

Its traditional amber wines, natural wines, semi-sweet red wines, traditional “qvevri” wines and modern international styles have Masters of Wine, KOLs, sommeliers and the food, wine and travel media globally abuzz.

2017 Georgian Wine Festival features exclusive sessions for wine industry professionals and the media, and also wine lovers.

Taste and discover the best of Georgian wines, and immerse yourself in this dynamic and distinctive culture, where wine lies at the very core.

In Hong Kong Grand Tasting, Debra will introduce terrior and the unique winemaking practices of Georgian wine and highlight the enormous market opportunity. More than 80 Georgian wines will be showcased, offering a full spectrum of flavours and styles. This is the perfect chance to unearth or rediscover a plethora of unique wines more for your enjoyment or business.

Event details

Date: 1 SEP 2017 (Fri)

Time: 18:30-20:30

Venue: 8/F, Cordis Hotel, 555 Shanghai St, Mong Kok, Kowloon, Hong Kong  (see Google Map)

Fee: HK$100 / person (Every paid ticket holder will receive a gift pack)

Buy Ticket here
** You will receive email notice about the successful reservation. Identity verification, QR code and business card, will be deemed before entering.

Enquiry: pamela@mwminternational.com

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Highlights of Grand Tasting

•  Introduction by Master of Wine about Georgia’s terrior, winemaking uniqueness, wine styles and indigenous grapes. •  Meet winery representatives directly imported from Georgia to introduce their wines. •  Tasting of more than 80 Georgian boutique wines. •  Enjoy a unique Georgian festive atmosphere! Every paid ticket holder will receive a gift pack, including:(1) Spiegelau Burgundy Crystal Glass (made in Germany, value HKD150) x 1pc (2) Sommelier Knife with pouch x 1 set (3) Dropstop x 1 set

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About Debra Meiburg MW

A Hong Kong resident for nearly 30 years, Master of Wine Debra Meiburg is an award-winning author, TV personality, international speaker, and is widely considered the global authority on the Asian wine market. She is founding director of both Meiburg Wine Media, Asia’s leading wine marketing and agency and education provider, and the Cathay Pacific Hong Kong International Wine and Spirit Competition, the world’s first truly pan-Asian wine competition. Her other key roles include wine consultant for Cathay Pacific Airways and Cathay Dragon, and Chair of the Education Committee for the Institute of Masters of Wine.

Please visit her website for more information & news：debramasterofwine.com

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[Video]

Asia’s Wine Judges on Foods to Pair with Georgian Wine

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When Georgian Semi-Sweet Wines meet Cantonese Charsiu

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Organizers

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