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SUMMARY:Georgian Wine Festival 2017 - Shanghai Station (Trade & Media only)
DESCRIPTION:As the oldest documented winemaking technique\, wine has been made in amphora for 8000+ years. Today winemakers globally have become fascinated by this ancient vessel and the unique skin contact white wines often made within it. As the birthplace of wine\, home to amphora (“qvevri”) winemaking\, and origin of skin contact white wine\, Georgia’s winemakers are the authority on these trending wine categories.\n\nJoin two of the country’s leading winemakers\, along with Master of Wine Debra Meiburg at SPIT’s first 2020/21 workshop Vine & Vessel: Decoding Ancient & Modern Amphora Winemaking to explore the technical side of qvevri winemaking\, along with the interaction of clay with ancient varieties – comparing to wines made in modern styles as well to get a true taste of clay – the original winemaking method\, making a major comeback today.\n\nSpeaking to Hong Kong audiences for the first time\, Lado Uzunashvili (Mukado Wines) and Patrick Honnef (Chateau Mukhrani) will join live from Tbilisi to explore this topic and answer all questions about amphora and ancient winemaking\, indigenous grape varieties\, and modern styles emerging from Georgia.\n\n \n\nTaste 13 different wines in 2 flights made in traditional and modern styles\, red\, white and amber to get an in-depth understanding of vine and vessel in modern and ancient winemaking.\n\nGeorgian Wine Connect 2021 Portfolio Tasting follows.\n\n \n\nSpeakers:\n\nLado Uzunashvili \n\n\n\n\n\nLado Uzunashvili\n\n\n\n\nLado Wine Consulting\, Oenologist / Principal Consultant\, Mukado Wines\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLado is a descendent of a traditional family of vintners and vignerons\, with 195 years’ shared experience\, Lado Uzunashvili has practiced winemaking from very young age\, always keen to experience different global practices\, climate conditions\, varieties\, styles of wines and philosophies. Lado has a Bachelor of Oenology\, PhD in Oenology\, with further studies and research completed at The Australian Wine Research Institute\, and Faculty of Oenology\, Montpellier University.\nHis company\, Lado Wine Consulting\, based in Adelaide\, Australia currently works with six different successfully running wineries\, and consults for five popular wine portfolios. His work has yielded more than 160 medals at major international wine competitions.\nLado has held many head winemaker positions at renowned Georgian wineries\, including Chateau Mukhrani\, GWS (Georgian Wines & Spirits Co.)\, and Shabo Wines\, among others.\nHe also developed\, launched and was decade-long winemaker at the super-premium Georgian winery\, Orovela Wines\, heralded as one of Georgia’s best by Jancis Robinson.\nInternationally Lado has held winemaker positions with Hugh Hamilton Wines\, Patritti Wines and Miranda Wines in Australia\, and with Les Domain Paul Mas.\, Les Domains de Virginie\, Le Domain de Lalande\, Les Cepages de Meknes\, and the Castel Group\, France.\nHe is a sought-after speaker in the global wine industry\, regularly called upon to share his expertise at conferences\, universities and educational institutions. He is also an international wine judge for Concours Mondial de Bruxelles.\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nPatrick Honnef \n\nPatrick Honnef\n\nWinemaker\, Viticulturist\, CEO Château Mukhrani\n\n\n\n\n\nGraduated from Wine Management and Winemaking in Heilbronn\, Germany\, I spent 11 years in the Bordeaux region and worked as a Technical Director of Chateau d’Aiguilhe for 10 years and was supported by the remarkable wine-consultant Stephane Derenencourt. The powerful Merlot dominated reds of Chateau d’Aiguilhe were regularly noted between 88-92 points\, top-scores for a not classified cru of Bordeaux. End of 2013 the challenge to become technical director of Château Mukhrani in the Caucasian Republic of Georgia crossed my way. The huge potential and history of the “Cradle of Wine” is a dream for each passionate about wine.\nToday this country is embracing its renaissance of wine culture\, combining ancient amphora winemaking (known as Qvevris) and modern international techniques. Be part of this process\, rediscover the autochthone grape varieties and reveal their great potential is marvelous.\nAt Château Mukhrani\, we work with hand-picked 102 ha of vineyards\, all surrounding the winery\, with a low density of plantation\, with the objective to grow the best quality grapes\, as the base of a great wine. Focussed on rare\, forgotten grape varieties and equipped with a beautiful modern winery\, we are working to position Château Mukhrani wines in the top range of the Georgian wine culture. Always respecting and learning from the local terroir\, we are striving for the finest wines of Georgia. Along this passion for wine\, we are working with our team to restore our royal castle and become the leading wine tourism and hospitality estate in the country.\n\n 
URL:https://mwminternational.com/events/georgianfest2017-shanghai-trade/
LOCATION:The House of Roosevelt\, 27 Zhongshan Dong Yi Road\, Shanghai\, China
CATEGORIES:Industry Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20170829T193000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20170829T210000
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SUMMARY:MWM Wine School - Impress Your Boss: Wine Pronunciation Workshop (FULL)
DESCRIPTION:As the oldest documented winemaking technique\, wine has been made in amphora for 8000+ years. Today winemakers globally have become fascinated by this ancient vessel and the unique skin contact white wines often made within it. As the birthplace of wine\, home to amphora (“qvevri”) winemaking\, and origin of skin contact white wine\, Georgia’s winemakers are the authority on these trending wine categories.\n\nJoin two of the country’s leading winemakers\, along with Master of Wine Debra Meiburg at SPIT’s first 2020/21 workshop Vine & Vessel: Decoding Ancient & Modern Amphora Winemaking to explore the technical side of qvevri winemaking\, along with the interaction of clay with ancient varieties – comparing to wines made in modern styles as well to get a true taste of clay – the original winemaking method\, making a major comeback today.\n\nSpeaking to Hong Kong audiences for the first time\, Lado Uzunashvili (Mukado Wines) and Patrick Honnef (Chateau Mukhrani) will join live from Tbilisi to explore this topic and answer all questions about amphora and ancient winemaking\, indigenous grape varieties\, and modern styles emerging from Georgia.\n\n \n\nTaste 13 different wines in 2 flights made in traditional and modern styles\, red\, white and amber to get an in-depth understanding of vine and vessel in modern and ancient winemaking.\n\nGeorgian Wine Connect 2021 Portfolio Tasting follows.\n\n \n\nSpeakers:\n\nLado Uzunashvili \n\n\n\n\n\nLado Uzunashvili\n\n\n\n\nLado Wine Consulting\, Oenologist / Principal Consultant\, Mukado Wines\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLado is a descendent of a traditional family of vintners and vignerons\, with 195 years’ shared experience\, Lado Uzunashvili has practiced winemaking from very young age\, always keen to experience different global practices\, climate conditions\, varieties\, styles of wines and philosophies. Lado has a Bachelor of Oenology\, PhD in Oenology\, with further studies and research completed at The Australian Wine Research Institute\, and Faculty of Oenology\, Montpellier University.\nHis company\, Lado Wine Consulting\, based in Adelaide\, Australia currently works with six different successfully running wineries\, and consults for five popular wine portfolios. His work has yielded more than 160 medals at major international wine competitions.\nLado has held many head winemaker positions at renowned Georgian wineries\, including Chateau Mukhrani\, GWS (Georgian Wines & Spirits Co.)\, and Shabo Wines\, among others.\nHe also developed\, launched and was decade-long winemaker at the super-premium Georgian winery\, Orovela Wines\, heralded as one of Georgia’s best by Jancis Robinson.\nInternationally Lado has held winemaker positions with Hugh Hamilton Wines\, Patritti Wines and Miranda Wines in Australia\, and with Les Domain Paul Mas.\, Les Domains de Virginie\, Le Domain de Lalande\, Les Cepages de Meknes\, and the Castel Group\, France.\nHe is a sought-after speaker in the global wine industry\, regularly called upon to share his expertise at conferences\, universities and educational institutions. He is also an international wine judge for Concours Mondial de Bruxelles.\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nPatrick Honnef \n\nPatrick Honnef\n\nWinemaker\, Viticulturist\, CEO Château Mukhrani\n\n\n\n\n\nGraduated from Wine Management and Winemaking in Heilbronn\, Germany\, I spent 11 years in the Bordeaux region and worked as a Technical Director of Chateau d’Aiguilhe for 10 years and was supported by the remarkable wine-consultant Stephane Derenencourt. The powerful Merlot dominated reds of Chateau d’Aiguilhe were regularly noted between 88-92 points\, top-scores for a not classified cru of Bordeaux. End of 2013 the challenge to become technical director of Château Mukhrani in the Caucasian Republic of Georgia crossed my way. The huge potential and history of the “Cradle of Wine” is a dream for each passionate about wine.\nToday this country is embracing its renaissance of wine culture\, combining ancient amphora winemaking (known as Qvevris) and modern international techniques. Be part of this process\, rediscover the autochthone grape varieties and reveal their great potential is marvelous.\nAt Château Mukhrani\, we work with hand-picked 102 ha of vineyards\, all surrounding the winery\, with a low density of plantation\, with the objective to grow the best quality grapes\, as the base of a great wine. Focussed on rare\, forgotten grape varieties and equipped with a beautiful modern winery\, we are working to position Château Mukhrani wines in the top range of the Georgian wine culture. Always respecting and learning from the local terroir\, we are striving for the finest wines of Georgia. Along this passion for wine\, we are working with our team to restore our royal castle and become the leading wine tourism and hospitality estate in the country.\n\n 
URL:https://mwminternational.com/events/august-workshop/
LOCATION:MWM Wine School\, 9th Floor\, Aberdeen Industrial Building\, 236 Aberdeen Main Road\, Aberdeen\, Hong Kong
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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SUMMARY:Georgian Wine Festival 2017 - Singapore Station:  Georgian Wine Lunch pairing Singaporean Cuisine
DESCRIPTION:As the oldest documented winemaking technique\, wine has been made in amphora for 8000+ years. Today winemakers globally have become fascinated by this ancient vessel and the unique skin contact white wines often made within it. As the birthplace of wine\, home to amphora (“qvevri”) winemaking\, and origin of skin contact white wine\, Georgia’s winemakers are the authority on these trending wine categories.\n\nJoin two of the country’s leading winemakers\, along with Master of Wine Debra Meiburg at SPIT’s first 2020/21 workshop Vine & Vessel: Decoding Ancient & Modern Amphora Winemaking to explore the technical side of qvevri winemaking\, along with the interaction of clay with ancient varieties – comparing to wines made in modern styles as well to get a true taste of clay – the original winemaking method\, making a major comeback today.\n\nSpeaking to Hong Kong audiences for the first time\, Lado Uzunashvili (Mukado Wines) and Patrick Honnef (Chateau Mukhrani) will join live from Tbilisi to explore this topic and answer all questions about amphora and ancient winemaking\, indigenous grape varieties\, and modern styles emerging from Georgia.\n\n \n\nTaste 13 different wines in 2 flights made in traditional and modern styles\, red\, white and amber to get an in-depth understanding of vine and vessel in modern and ancient winemaking.\n\nGeorgian Wine Connect 2021 Portfolio Tasting follows.\n\n \n\nSpeakers:\n\nLado Uzunashvili \n\n\n\n\n\nLado Uzunashvili\n\n\n\n\nLado Wine Consulting\, Oenologist / Principal Consultant\, Mukado Wines\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLado is a descendent of a traditional family of vintners and vignerons\, with 195 years’ shared experience\, Lado Uzunashvili has practiced winemaking from very young age\, always keen to experience different global practices\, climate conditions\, varieties\, styles of wines and philosophies. Lado has a Bachelor of Oenology\, PhD in Oenology\, with further studies and research completed at The Australian Wine Research Institute\, and Faculty of Oenology\, Montpellier University.\nHis company\, Lado Wine Consulting\, based in Adelaide\, Australia currently works with six different successfully running wineries\, and consults for five popular wine portfolios. His work has yielded more than 160 medals at major international wine competitions.\nLado has held many head winemaker positions at renowned Georgian wineries\, including Chateau Mukhrani\, GWS (Georgian Wines & Spirits Co.)\, and Shabo Wines\, among others.\nHe also developed\, launched and was decade-long winemaker at the super-premium Georgian winery\, Orovela Wines\, heralded as one of Georgia’s best by Jancis Robinson.\nInternationally Lado has held winemaker positions with Hugh Hamilton Wines\, Patritti Wines and Miranda Wines in Australia\, and with Les Domain Paul Mas.\, Les Domains de Virginie\, Le Domain de Lalande\, Les Cepages de Meknes\, and the Castel Group\, France.\nHe is a sought-after speaker in the global wine industry\, regularly called upon to share his expertise at conferences\, universities and educational institutions. He is also an international wine judge for Concours Mondial de Bruxelles.\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nPatrick Honnef \n\nPatrick Honnef\n\nWinemaker\, Viticulturist\, CEO Château Mukhrani\n\n\n\n\n\nGraduated from Wine Management and Winemaking in Heilbronn\, Germany\, I spent 11 years in the Bordeaux region and worked as a Technical Director of Chateau d’Aiguilhe for 10 years and was supported by the remarkable wine-consultant Stephane Derenencourt. The powerful Merlot dominated reds of Chateau d’Aiguilhe were regularly noted between 88-92 points\, top-scores for a not classified cru of Bordeaux. End of 2013 the challenge to become technical director of Château Mukhrani in the Caucasian Republic of Georgia crossed my way. The huge potential and history of the “Cradle of Wine” is a dream for each passionate about wine.\nToday this country is embracing its renaissance of wine culture\, combining ancient amphora winemaking (known as Qvevris) and modern international techniques. Be part of this process\, rediscover the autochthone grape varieties and reveal their great potential is marvelous.\nAt Château Mukhrani\, we work with hand-picked 102 ha of vineyards\, all surrounding the winery\, with a low density of plantation\, with the objective to grow the best quality grapes\, as the base of a great wine. Focussed on rare\, forgotten grape varieties and equipped with a beautiful modern winery\, we are working to position Château Mukhrani wines in the top range of the Georgian wine culture. Always respecting and learning from the local terroir\, we are striving for the finest wines of Georgia. Along this passion for wine\, we are working with our team to restore our royal castle and become the leading wine tourism and hospitality estate in the country.\n\n 
URL:https://mwminternational.com/events/georgianfest2017-sgp/
LOCATION:National Kitchen by Violet Oon
CATEGORIES:Industry Events
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SUMMARY:Workshop #1 - The Port Report: Exploring the Douro region\, Winemaking\, Styles and Sales Tactics
DESCRIPTION:As the oldest documented winemaking technique\, wine has been made in amphora for 8000+ years. Today winemakers globally have become fascinated by this ancient vessel and the unique skin contact white wines often made within it. As the birthplace of wine\, home to amphora (“qvevri”) winemaking\, and origin of skin contact white wine\, Georgia’s winemakers are the authority on these trending wine categories.\n\nJoin two of the country’s leading winemakers\, along with Master of Wine Debra Meiburg at SPIT’s first 2020/21 workshop Vine & Vessel: Decoding Ancient & Modern Amphora Winemaking to explore the technical side of qvevri winemaking\, along with the interaction of clay with ancient varieties – comparing to wines made in modern styles as well to get a true taste of clay – the original winemaking method\, making a major comeback today.\n\nSpeaking to Hong Kong audiences for the first time\, Lado Uzunashvili (Mukado Wines) and Patrick Honnef (Chateau Mukhrani) will join live from Tbilisi to explore this topic and answer all questions about amphora and ancient winemaking\, indigenous grape varieties\, and modern styles emerging from Georgia.\n\n \n\nTaste 13 different wines in 2 flights made in traditional and modern styles\, red\, white and amber to get an in-depth understanding of vine and vessel in modern and ancient winemaking.\n\nGeorgian Wine Connect 2021 Portfolio Tasting follows.\n\n \n\nSpeakers:\n\nLado Uzunashvili \n\n\n\n\n\nLado Uzunashvili\n\n\n\n\nLado Wine Consulting\, Oenologist / Principal Consultant\, Mukado Wines\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLado is a descendent of a traditional family of vintners and vignerons\, with 195 years’ shared experience\, Lado Uzunashvili has practiced winemaking from very young age\, always keen to experience different global practices\, climate conditions\, varieties\, styles of wines and philosophies. Lado has a Bachelor of Oenology\, PhD in Oenology\, with further studies and research completed at The Australian Wine Research Institute\, and Faculty of Oenology\, Montpellier University.\nHis company\, Lado Wine Consulting\, based in Adelaide\, Australia currently works with six different successfully running wineries\, and consults for five popular wine portfolios. His work has yielded more than 160 medals at major international wine competitions.\nLado has held many head winemaker positions at renowned Georgian wineries\, including Chateau Mukhrani\, GWS (Georgian Wines & Spirits Co.)\, and Shabo Wines\, among others.\nHe also developed\, launched and was decade-long winemaker at the super-premium Georgian winery\, Orovela Wines\, heralded as one of Georgia’s best by Jancis Robinson.\nInternationally Lado has held winemaker positions with Hugh Hamilton Wines\, Patritti Wines and Miranda Wines in Australia\, and with Les Domain Paul Mas.\, Les Domains de Virginie\, Le Domain de Lalande\, Les Cepages de Meknes\, and the Castel Group\, France.\nHe is a sought-after speaker in the global wine industry\, regularly called upon to share his expertise at conferences\, universities and educational institutions. He is also an international wine judge for Concours Mondial de Bruxelles.\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nPatrick Honnef \n\nPatrick Honnef\n\nWinemaker\, Viticulturist\, CEO Château Mukhrani\n\n\n\n\n\nGraduated from Wine Management and Winemaking in Heilbronn\, Germany\, I spent 11 years in the Bordeaux region and worked as a Technical Director of Chateau d’Aiguilhe for 10 years and was supported by the remarkable wine-consultant Stephane Derenencourt. The powerful Merlot dominated reds of Chateau d’Aiguilhe were regularly noted between 88-92 points\, top-scores for a not classified cru of Bordeaux. End of 2013 the challenge to become technical director of Château Mukhrani in the Caucasian Republic of Georgia crossed my way. The huge potential and history of the “Cradle of Wine” is a dream for each passionate about wine.\nToday this country is embracing its renaissance of wine culture\, combining ancient amphora winemaking (known as Qvevris) and modern international techniques. Be part of this process\, rediscover the autochthone grape varieties and reveal their great potential is marvelous.\nAt Château Mukhrani\, we work with hand-picked 102 ha of vineyards\, all surrounding the winery\, with a low density of plantation\, with the objective to grow the best quality grapes\, as the base of a great wine. Focussed on rare\, forgotten grape varieties and equipped with a beautiful modern winery\, we are working to position Château Mukhrani wines in the top range of the Georgian wine culture. Always respecting and learning from the local terroir\, we are striving for the finest wines of Georgia. Along this passion for wine\, we are working with our team to restore our royal castle and become the leading wine tourism and hospitality estate in the country.\n\n 
URL:https://mwminternational.com/events/workshop-2018-1/
LOCATION:MWM Wine School\, 9th Floor\, Aberdeen Industrial Building\, 236 Aberdeen Main Road\, Aberdeen\, Hong Kong
CATEGORIES:SPIT
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DTEND;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20170729T200000
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SUMMARY:Georgian Wine Guangdong Tour - Parties in Town! 格鲁吉亚美酒广东巡礼
DESCRIPTION:As the oldest documented winemaking technique\, wine has been made in amphora for 8000+ years. Today winemakers globally have become fascinated by this ancient vessel and the unique skin contact white wines often made within it. As the birthplace of wine\, home to amphora (“qvevri”) winemaking\, and origin of skin contact white wine\, Georgia’s winemakers are the authority on these trending wine categories.\n\nJoin two of the country’s leading winemakers\, along with Master of Wine Debra Meiburg at SPIT’s first 2020/21 workshop Vine & Vessel: Decoding Ancient & Modern Amphora Winemaking to explore the technical side of qvevri winemaking\, along with the interaction of clay with ancient varieties – comparing to wines made in modern styles as well to get a true taste of clay – the original winemaking method\, making a major comeback today.\n\nSpeaking to Hong Kong audiences for the first time\, Lado Uzunashvili (Mukado Wines) and Patrick Honnef (Chateau Mukhrani) will join live from Tbilisi to explore this topic and answer all questions about amphora and ancient winemaking\, indigenous grape varieties\, and modern styles emerging from Georgia.\n\n \n\nTaste 13 different wines in 2 flights made in traditional and modern styles\, red\, white and amber to get an in-depth understanding of vine and vessel in modern and ancient winemaking.\n\nGeorgian Wine Connect 2021 Portfolio Tasting follows.\n\n \n\nSpeakers:\n\nLado Uzunashvili \n\n\n\n\n\nLado Uzunashvili\n\n\n\n\nLado Wine Consulting\, Oenologist / Principal Consultant\, Mukado Wines\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLado is a descendent of a traditional family of vintners and vignerons\, with 195 years’ shared experience\, Lado Uzunashvili has practiced winemaking from very young age\, always keen to experience different global practices\, climate conditions\, varieties\, styles of wines and philosophies. Lado has a Bachelor of Oenology\, PhD in Oenology\, with further studies and research completed at The Australian Wine Research Institute\, and Faculty of Oenology\, Montpellier University.\nHis company\, Lado Wine Consulting\, based in Adelaide\, Australia currently works with six different successfully running wineries\, and consults for five popular wine portfolios. His work has yielded more than 160 medals at major international wine competitions.\nLado has held many head winemaker positions at renowned Georgian wineries\, including Chateau Mukhrani\, GWS (Georgian Wines & Spirits Co.)\, and Shabo Wines\, among others.\nHe also developed\, launched and was decade-long winemaker at the super-premium Georgian winery\, Orovela Wines\, heralded as one of Georgia’s best by Jancis Robinson.\nInternationally Lado has held winemaker positions with Hugh Hamilton Wines\, Patritti Wines and Miranda Wines in Australia\, and with Les Domain Paul Mas.\, Les Domains de Virginie\, Le Domain de Lalande\, Les Cepages de Meknes\, and the Castel Group\, France.\nHe is a sought-after speaker in the global wine industry\, regularly called upon to share his expertise at conferences\, universities and educational institutions. He is also an international wine judge for Concours Mondial de Bruxelles.\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nPatrick Honnef \n\nPatrick Honnef\n\nWinemaker\, Viticulturist\, CEO Château Mukhrani\n\n\n\n\n\nGraduated from Wine Management and Winemaking in Heilbronn\, Germany\, I spent 11 years in the Bordeaux region and worked as a Technical Director of Chateau d’Aiguilhe for 10 years and was supported by the remarkable wine-consultant Stephane Derenencourt. The powerful Merlot dominated reds of Chateau d’Aiguilhe were regularly noted between 88-92 points\, top-scores for a not classified cru of Bordeaux. End of 2013 the challenge to become technical director of Château Mukhrani in the Caucasian Republic of Georgia crossed my way. The huge potential and history of the “Cradle of Wine” is a dream for each passionate about wine.\nToday this country is embracing its renaissance of wine culture\, combining ancient amphora winemaking (known as Qvevris) and modern international techniques. Be part of this process\, rediscover the autochthone grape varieties and reveal their great potential is marvelous.\nAt Château Mukhrani\, we work with hand-picked 102 ha of vineyards\, all surrounding the winery\, with a low density of plantation\, with the objective to grow the best quality grapes\, as the base of a great wine. Focussed on rare\, forgotten grape varieties and equipped with a beautiful modern winery\, we are working to position Château Mukhrani wines in the top range of the Georgian wine culture. Always respecting and learning from the local terroir\, we are striving for the finest wines of Georgia. Along this passion for wine\, we are working with our team to restore our royal castle and become the leading wine tourism and hospitality estate in the country.\n\n 
URL:https://mwminternational.com/events/georgianwine-gd/
LOCATION:China\, China
CATEGORIES:Industry Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20170707T140000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20170707T163000
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SUMMARY:California Insiders Trade & Media Tasting
DESCRIPTION:As the oldest documented winemaking technique\, wine has been made in amphora for 8000+ years. Today winemakers globally have become fascinated by this ancient vessel and the unique skin contact white wines often made within it. As the birthplace of wine\, home to amphora (“qvevri”) winemaking\, and origin of skin contact white wine\, Georgia’s winemakers are the authority on these trending wine categories.\n\nJoin two of the country’s leading winemakers\, along with Master of Wine Debra Meiburg at SPIT’s first 2020/21 workshop Vine & Vessel: Decoding Ancient & Modern Amphora Winemaking to explore the technical side of qvevri winemaking\, along with the interaction of clay with ancient varieties – comparing to wines made in modern styles as well to get a true taste of clay – the original winemaking method\, making a major comeback today.\n\nSpeaking to Hong Kong audiences for the first time\, Lado Uzunashvili (Mukado Wines) and Patrick Honnef (Chateau Mukhrani) will join live from Tbilisi to explore this topic and answer all questions about amphora and ancient winemaking\, indigenous grape varieties\, and modern styles emerging from Georgia.\n\n \n\nTaste 13 different wines in 2 flights made in traditional and modern styles\, red\, white and amber to get an in-depth understanding of vine and vessel in modern and ancient winemaking.\n\nGeorgian Wine Connect 2021 Portfolio Tasting follows.\n\n \n\nSpeakers:\n\nLado Uzunashvili \n\n\n\n\n\nLado Uzunashvili\n\n\n\n\nLado Wine Consulting\, Oenologist / Principal Consultant\, Mukado Wines\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLado is a descendent of a traditional family of vintners and vignerons\, with 195 years’ shared experience\, Lado Uzunashvili has practiced winemaking from very young age\, always keen to experience different global practices\, climate conditions\, varieties\, styles of wines and philosophies. Lado has a Bachelor of Oenology\, PhD in Oenology\, with further studies and research completed at The Australian Wine Research Institute\, and Faculty of Oenology\, Montpellier University.\nHis company\, Lado Wine Consulting\, based in Adelaide\, Australia currently works with six different successfully running wineries\, and consults for five popular wine portfolios. His work has yielded more than 160 medals at major international wine competitions.\nLado has held many head winemaker positions at renowned Georgian wineries\, including Chateau Mukhrani\, GWS (Georgian Wines & Spirits Co.)\, and Shabo Wines\, among others.\nHe also developed\, launched and was decade-long winemaker at the super-premium Georgian winery\, Orovela Wines\, heralded as one of Georgia’s best by Jancis Robinson.\nInternationally Lado has held winemaker positions with Hugh Hamilton Wines\, Patritti Wines and Miranda Wines in Australia\, and with Les Domain Paul Mas.\, Les Domains de Virginie\, Le Domain de Lalande\, Les Cepages de Meknes\, and the Castel Group\, France.\nHe is a sought-after speaker in the global wine industry\, regularly called upon to share his expertise at conferences\, universities and educational institutions. He is also an international wine judge for Concours Mondial de Bruxelles.\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nPatrick Honnef \n\nPatrick Honnef\n\nWinemaker\, Viticulturist\, CEO Château Mukhrani\n\n\n\n\n\nGraduated from Wine Management and Winemaking in Heilbronn\, Germany\, I spent 11 years in the Bordeaux region and worked as a Technical Director of Chateau d’Aiguilhe for 10 years and was supported by the remarkable wine-consultant Stephane Derenencourt. The powerful Merlot dominated reds of Chateau d’Aiguilhe were regularly noted between 88-92 points\, top-scores for a not classified cru of Bordeaux. End of 2013 the challenge to become technical director of Château Mukhrani in the Caucasian Republic of Georgia crossed my way. The huge potential and history of the “Cradle of Wine” is a dream for each passionate about wine.\nToday this country is embracing its renaissance of wine culture\, combining ancient amphora winemaking (known as Qvevris) and modern international techniques. Be part of this process\, rediscover the autochthone grape varieties and reveal their great potential is marvelous.\nAt Château Mukhrani\, we work with hand-picked 102 ha of vineyards\, all surrounding the winery\, with a low density of plantation\, with the objective to grow the best quality grapes\, as the base of a great wine. Focussed on rare\, forgotten grape varieties and equipped with a beautiful modern winery\, we are working to position Château Mukhrani wines in the top range of the Georgian wine culture. Always respecting and learning from the local terroir\, we are striving for the finest wines of Georgia. Along this passion for wine\, we are working with our team to restore our royal castle and become the leading wine tourism and hospitality estate in the country.\n\n 
URL:https://mwminternational.com/events/california-insiders-trade-media-tasting/
LOCATION:MWM Wine School\, 9th Floor\, Aberdeen Industrial Building\, 236 Aberdeen Main Road\, Aberdeen\, Hong Kong
CATEGORIES:Industry Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20170626T100000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20170630T170000
DTSTAMP:20260817T033716
CREATED:20170516T034459Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170516T034733Z
UID:10000084-1498471200-1498842000@mwminternational.com
SUMMARY:Porto & Douro Wine Tasting Seminar 波特及杜罗河品酒讲座
DESCRIPTION:As the oldest documented winemaking technique\, wine has been made in amphora for 8000+ years. Today winemakers globally have become fascinated by this ancient vessel and the unique skin contact white wines often made within it. As the birthplace of wine\, home to amphora (“qvevri”) winemaking\, and origin of skin contact white wine\, Georgia’s winemakers are the authority on these trending wine categories.\n\nJoin two of the country’s leading winemakers\, along with Master of Wine Debra Meiburg at SPIT’s first 2020/21 workshop Vine & Vessel: Decoding Ancient & Modern Amphora Winemaking to explore the technical side of qvevri winemaking\, along with the interaction of clay with ancient varieties – comparing to wines made in modern styles as well to get a true taste of clay – the original winemaking method\, making a major comeback today.\n\nSpeaking to Hong Kong audiences for the first time\, Lado Uzunashvili (Mukado Wines) and Patrick Honnef (Chateau Mukhrani) will join live from Tbilisi to explore this topic and answer all questions about amphora and ancient winemaking\, indigenous grape varieties\, and modern styles emerging from Georgia.\n\n \n\nTaste 13 different wines in 2 flights made in traditional and modern styles\, red\, white and amber to get an in-depth understanding of vine and vessel in modern and ancient winemaking.\n\nGeorgian Wine Connect 2021 Portfolio Tasting follows.\n\n \n\nSpeakers:\n\nLado Uzunashvili \n\n\n\n\n\nLado Uzunashvili\n\n\n\n\nLado Wine Consulting\, Oenologist / Principal Consultant\, Mukado Wines\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLado is a descendent of a traditional family of vintners and vignerons\, with 195 years’ shared experience\, Lado Uzunashvili has practiced winemaking from very young age\, always keen to experience different global practices\, climate conditions\, varieties\, styles of wines and philosophies. Lado has a Bachelor of Oenology\, PhD in Oenology\, with further studies and research completed at The Australian Wine Research Institute\, and Faculty of Oenology\, Montpellier University.\nHis company\, Lado Wine Consulting\, based in Adelaide\, Australia currently works with six different successfully running wineries\, and consults for five popular wine portfolios. His work has yielded more than 160 medals at major international wine competitions.\nLado has held many head winemaker positions at renowned Georgian wineries\, including Chateau Mukhrani\, GWS (Georgian Wines & Spirits Co.)\, and Shabo Wines\, among others.\nHe also developed\, launched and was decade-long winemaker at the super-premium Georgian winery\, Orovela Wines\, heralded as one of Georgia’s best by Jancis Robinson.\nInternationally Lado has held winemaker positions with Hugh Hamilton Wines\, Patritti Wines and Miranda Wines in Australia\, and with Les Domain Paul Mas.\, Les Domains de Virginie\, Le Domain de Lalande\, Les Cepages de Meknes\, and the Castel Group\, France.\nHe is a sought-after speaker in the global wine industry\, regularly called upon to share his expertise at conferences\, universities and educational institutions. He is also an international wine judge for Concours Mondial de Bruxelles.\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nPatrick Honnef \n\nPatrick Honnef\n\nWinemaker\, Viticulturist\, CEO Château Mukhrani\n\n\n\n\n\nGraduated from Wine Management and Winemaking in Heilbronn\, Germany\, I spent 11 years in the Bordeaux region and worked as a Technical Director of Chateau d’Aiguilhe for 10 years and was supported by the remarkable wine-consultant Stephane Derenencourt. The powerful Merlot dominated reds of Chateau d’Aiguilhe were regularly noted between 88-92 points\, top-scores for a not classified cru of Bordeaux. End of 2013 the challenge to become technical director of Château Mukhrani in the Caucasian Republic of Georgia crossed my way. The huge potential and history of the “Cradle of Wine” is a dream for each passionate about wine.\nToday this country is embracing its renaissance of wine culture\, combining ancient amphora winemaking (known as Qvevris) and modern international techniques. Be part of this process\, rediscover the autochthone grape varieties and reveal their great potential is marvelous.\nAt Château Mukhrani\, we work with hand-picked 102 ha of vineyards\, all surrounding the winery\, with a low density of plantation\, with the objective to grow the best quality grapes\, as the base of a great wine. Focussed on rare\, forgotten grape varieties and equipped with a beautiful modern winery\, we are working to position Château Mukhrani wines in the top range of the Georgian wine culture. Always respecting and learning from the local terroir\, we are striving for the finest wines of Georgia. Along this passion for wine\, we are working with our team to restore our royal castle and become the leading wine tourism and hospitality estate in the country.\n\n 
URL:https://mwminternational.com/events/porto-douro-china/
LOCATION:China\, China
CATEGORIES:Industry Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20170623T143000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20170623T163000
DTSTAMP:20260817T033716
CREATED:20170516T090534Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220410T045722Z
UID:10000087-1498228200-1498235400@mwminternational.com
SUMMARY:Workshop #13 - Cool Neighbours: Exploring Riesling of Austria & Germany
DESCRIPTION:As the oldest documented winemaking technique\, wine has been made in amphora for 8000+ years. Today winemakers globally have become fascinated by this ancient vessel and the unique skin contact white wines often made within it. As the birthplace of wine\, home to amphora (“qvevri”) winemaking\, and origin of skin contact white wine\, Georgia’s winemakers are the authority on these trending wine categories.\n\nJoin two of the country’s leading winemakers\, along with Master of Wine Debra Meiburg at SPIT’s first 2020/21 workshop Vine & Vessel: Decoding Ancient & Modern Amphora Winemaking to explore the technical side of qvevri winemaking\, along with the interaction of clay with ancient varieties – comparing to wines made in modern styles as well to get a true taste of clay – the original winemaking method\, making a major comeback today.\n\nSpeaking to Hong Kong audiences for the first time\, Lado Uzunashvili (Mukado Wines) and Patrick Honnef (Chateau Mukhrani) will join live from Tbilisi to explore this topic and answer all questions about amphora and ancient winemaking\, indigenous grape varieties\, and modern styles emerging from Georgia.\n\n \n\nTaste 13 different wines in 2 flights made in traditional and modern styles\, red\, white and amber to get an in-depth understanding of vine and vessel in modern and ancient winemaking.\n\nGeorgian Wine Connect 2021 Portfolio Tasting follows.\n\n \n\nSpeakers:\n\nLado Uzunashvili \n\n\n\n\n\nLado Uzunashvili\n\n\n\n\nLado Wine Consulting\, Oenologist / Principal Consultant\, Mukado Wines\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLado is a descendent of a traditional family of vintners and vignerons\, with 195 years’ shared experience\, Lado Uzunashvili has practiced winemaking from very young age\, always keen to experience different global practices\, climate conditions\, varieties\, styles of wines and philosophies. Lado has a Bachelor of Oenology\, PhD in Oenology\, with further studies and research completed at The Australian Wine Research Institute\, and Faculty of Oenology\, Montpellier University.\nHis company\, Lado Wine Consulting\, based in Adelaide\, Australia currently works with six different successfully running wineries\, and consults for five popular wine portfolios. His work has yielded more than 160 medals at major international wine competitions.\nLado has held many head winemaker positions at renowned Georgian wineries\, including Chateau Mukhrani\, GWS (Georgian Wines & Spirits Co.)\, and Shabo Wines\, among others.\nHe also developed\, launched and was decade-long winemaker at the super-premium Georgian winery\, Orovela Wines\, heralded as one of Georgia’s best by Jancis Robinson.\nInternationally Lado has held winemaker positions with Hugh Hamilton Wines\, Patritti Wines and Miranda Wines in Australia\, and with Les Domain Paul Mas.\, Les Domains de Virginie\, Le Domain de Lalande\, Les Cepages de Meknes\, and the Castel Group\, France.\nHe is a sought-after speaker in the global wine industry\, regularly called upon to share his expertise at conferences\, universities and educational institutions. He is also an international wine judge for Concours Mondial de Bruxelles.\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nPatrick Honnef \n\nPatrick Honnef\n\nWinemaker\, Viticulturist\, CEO Château Mukhrani\n\n\n\n\n\nGraduated from Wine Management and Winemaking in Heilbronn\, Germany\, I spent 11 years in the Bordeaux region and worked as a Technical Director of Chateau d’Aiguilhe for 10 years and was supported by the remarkable wine-consultant Stephane Derenencourt. The powerful Merlot dominated reds of Chateau d’Aiguilhe were regularly noted between 88-92 points\, top-scores for a not classified cru of Bordeaux. End of 2013 the challenge to become technical director of Château Mukhrani in the Caucasian Republic of Georgia crossed my way. The huge potential and history of the “Cradle of Wine” is a dream for each passionate about wine.\nToday this country is embracing its renaissance of wine culture\, combining ancient amphora winemaking (known as Qvevris) and modern international techniques. Be part of this process\, rediscover the autochthone grape varieties and reveal their great potential is marvelous.\nAt Château Mukhrani\, we work with hand-picked 102 ha of vineyards\, all surrounding the winery\, with a low density of plantation\, with the objective to grow the best quality grapes\, as the base of a great wine. Focussed on rare\, forgotten grape varieties and equipped with a beautiful modern winery\, we are working to position Château Mukhrani wines in the top range of the Georgian wine culture. Always respecting and learning from the local terroir\, we are striving for the finest wines of Georgia. Along this passion for wine\, we are working with our team to restore our royal castle and become the leading wine tourism and hospitality estate in the country.\n\n 
URL:https://mwminternational.com/events/workshop-2017-13-2/
LOCATION:9th Floor\, 236 Aberdeen Main Road\, Hong Kong\, Hong Kong Island\, 0000\, Hong Kong
CATEGORIES:SPIT
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20170616T143000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20170616T163000
DTSTAMP:20260817T033716
CREATED:20170516T090039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170807T045821Z
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SUMMARY:Workshop #12 - Organic\, Biodynamic & Sustainable Winegrowing: Creating Site Expressive Wines\, by Blair Walter
DESCRIPTION:As the oldest documented winemaking technique\, wine has been made in amphora for 8000+ years. Today winemakers globally have become fascinated by this ancient vessel and the unique skin contact white wines often made within it. As the birthplace of wine\, home to amphora (“qvevri”) winemaking\, and origin of skin contact white wine\, Georgia’s winemakers are the authority on these trending wine categories.\n\nJoin two of the country’s leading winemakers\, along with Master of Wine Debra Meiburg at SPIT’s first 2020/21 workshop Vine & Vessel: Decoding Ancient & Modern Amphora Winemaking to explore the technical side of qvevri winemaking\, along with the interaction of clay with ancient varieties – comparing to wines made in modern styles as well to get a true taste of clay – the original winemaking method\, making a major comeback today.\n\nSpeaking to Hong Kong audiences for the first time\, Lado Uzunashvili (Mukado Wines) and Patrick Honnef (Chateau Mukhrani) will join live from Tbilisi to explore this topic and answer all questions about amphora and ancient winemaking\, indigenous grape varieties\, and modern styles emerging from Georgia.\n\n \n\nTaste 13 different wines in 2 flights made in traditional and modern styles\, red\, white and amber to get an in-depth understanding of vine and vessel in modern and ancient winemaking.\n\nGeorgian Wine Connect 2021 Portfolio Tasting follows.\n\n \n\nSpeakers:\n\nLado Uzunashvili \n\n\n\n\n\nLado Uzunashvili\n\n\n\n\nLado Wine Consulting\, Oenologist / Principal Consultant\, Mukado Wines\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLado is a descendent of a traditional family of vintners and vignerons\, with 195 years’ shared experience\, Lado Uzunashvili has practiced winemaking from very young age\, always keen to experience different global practices\, climate conditions\, varieties\, styles of wines and philosophies. Lado has a Bachelor of Oenology\, PhD in Oenology\, with further studies and research completed at The Australian Wine Research Institute\, and Faculty of Oenology\, Montpellier University.\nHis company\, Lado Wine Consulting\, based in Adelaide\, Australia currently works with six different successfully running wineries\, and consults for five popular wine portfolios. His work has yielded more than 160 medals at major international wine competitions.\nLado has held many head winemaker positions at renowned Georgian wineries\, including Chateau Mukhrani\, GWS (Georgian Wines & Spirits Co.)\, and Shabo Wines\, among others.\nHe also developed\, launched and was decade-long winemaker at the super-premium Georgian winery\, Orovela Wines\, heralded as one of Georgia’s best by Jancis Robinson.\nInternationally Lado has held winemaker positions with Hugh Hamilton Wines\, Patritti Wines and Miranda Wines in Australia\, and with Les Domain Paul Mas.\, Les Domains de Virginie\, Le Domain de Lalande\, Les Cepages de Meknes\, and the Castel Group\, France.\nHe is a sought-after speaker in the global wine industry\, regularly called upon to share his expertise at conferences\, universities and educational institutions. He is also an international wine judge for Concours Mondial de Bruxelles.\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nPatrick Honnef \n\nPatrick Honnef\n\nWinemaker\, Viticulturist\, CEO Château Mukhrani\n\n\n\n\n\nGraduated from Wine Management and Winemaking in Heilbronn\, Germany\, I spent 11 years in the Bordeaux region and worked as a Technical Director of Chateau d’Aiguilhe for 10 years and was supported by the remarkable wine-consultant Stephane Derenencourt. The powerful Merlot dominated reds of Chateau d’Aiguilhe were regularly noted between 88-92 points\, top-scores for a not classified cru of Bordeaux. End of 2013 the challenge to become technical director of Château Mukhrani in the Caucasian Republic of Georgia crossed my way. The huge potential and history of the “Cradle of Wine” is a dream for each passionate about wine.\nToday this country is embracing its renaissance of wine culture\, combining ancient amphora winemaking (known as Qvevris) and modern international techniques. Be part of this process\, rediscover the autochthone grape varieties and reveal their great potential is marvelous.\nAt Château Mukhrani\, we work with hand-picked 102 ha of vineyards\, all surrounding the winery\, with a low density of plantation\, with the objective to grow the best quality grapes\, as the base of a great wine. Focussed on rare\, forgotten grape varieties and equipped with a beautiful modern winery\, we are working to position Château Mukhrani wines in the top range of the Georgian wine culture. Always respecting and learning from the local terroir\, we are striving for the finest wines of Georgia. Along this passion for wine\, we are working with our team to restore our royal castle and become the leading wine tourism and hospitality estate in the country.\n\n 
URL:https://mwminternational.com/events/workshop-12-2017/
CATEGORIES:SPIT
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20170527T120000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20170527T133000
DTSTAMP:20260817T033716
CREATED:20170508T080338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220410T045646Z
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SUMMARY:Champagne Tasting Workshop hosted by Debra Meiburg MW
DESCRIPTION:As the oldest documented winemaking technique\, wine has been made in amphora for 8000+ years. Today winemakers globally have become fascinated by this ancient vessel and the unique skin contact white wines often made within it. As the birthplace of wine\, home to amphora (“qvevri”) winemaking\, and origin of skin contact white wine\, Georgia’s winemakers are the authority on these trending wine categories.\n\nJoin two of the country’s leading winemakers\, along with Master of Wine Debra Meiburg at SPIT’s first 2020/21 workshop Vine & Vessel: Decoding Ancient & Modern Amphora Winemaking to explore the technical side of qvevri winemaking\, along with the interaction of clay with ancient varieties – comparing to wines made in modern styles as well to get a true taste of clay – the original winemaking method\, making a major comeback today.\n\nSpeaking to Hong Kong audiences for the first time\, Lado Uzunashvili (Mukado Wines) and Patrick Honnef (Chateau Mukhrani) will join live from Tbilisi to explore this topic and answer all questions about amphora and ancient winemaking\, indigenous grape varieties\, and modern styles emerging from Georgia.\n\n \n\nTaste 13 different wines in 2 flights made in traditional and modern styles\, red\, white and amber to get an in-depth understanding of vine and vessel in modern and ancient winemaking.\n\nGeorgian Wine Connect 2021 Portfolio Tasting follows.\n\n \n\nSpeakers:\n\nLado Uzunashvili \n\n\n\n\n\nLado Uzunashvili\n\n\n\n\nLado Wine Consulting\, Oenologist / Principal Consultant\, Mukado Wines\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLado is a descendent of a traditional family of vintners and vignerons\, with 195 years’ shared experience\, Lado Uzunashvili has practiced winemaking from very young age\, always keen to experience different global practices\, climate conditions\, varieties\, styles of wines and philosophies. Lado has a Bachelor of Oenology\, PhD in Oenology\, with further studies and research completed at The Australian Wine Research Institute\, and Faculty of Oenology\, Montpellier University.\nHis company\, Lado Wine Consulting\, based in Adelaide\, Australia currently works with six different successfully running wineries\, and consults for five popular wine portfolios. His work has yielded more than 160 medals at major international wine competitions.\nLado has held many head winemaker positions at renowned Georgian wineries\, including Chateau Mukhrani\, GWS (Georgian Wines & Spirits Co.)\, and Shabo Wines\, among others.\nHe also developed\, launched and was decade-long winemaker at the super-premium Georgian winery\, Orovela Wines\, heralded as one of Georgia’s best by Jancis Robinson.\nInternationally Lado has held winemaker positions with Hugh Hamilton Wines\, Patritti Wines and Miranda Wines in Australia\, and with Les Domain Paul Mas.\, Les Domains de Virginie\, Le Domain de Lalande\, Les Cepages de Meknes\, and the Castel Group\, France.\nHe is a sought-after speaker in the global wine industry\, regularly called upon to share his expertise at conferences\, universities and educational institutions. He is also an international wine judge for Concours Mondial de Bruxelles.\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nPatrick Honnef \n\nPatrick Honnef\n\nWinemaker\, Viticulturist\, CEO Château Mukhrani\n\n\n\n\n\nGraduated from Wine Management and Winemaking in Heilbronn\, Germany\, I spent 11 years in the Bordeaux region and worked as a Technical Director of Chateau d’Aiguilhe for 10 years and was supported by the remarkable wine-consultant Stephane Derenencourt. The powerful Merlot dominated reds of Chateau d’Aiguilhe were regularly noted between 88-92 points\, top-scores for a not classified cru of Bordeaux. End of 2013 the challenge to become technical director of Château Mukhrani in the Caucasian Republic of Georgia crossed my way. The huge potential and history of the “Cradle of Wine” is a dream for each passionate about wine.\nToday this country is embracing its renaissance of wine culture\, combining ancient amphora winemaking (known as Qvevris) and modern international techniques. Be part of this process\, rediscover the autochthone grape varieties and reveal their great potential is marvelous.\nAt Château Mukhrani\, we work with hand-picked 102 ha of vineyards\, all surrounding the winery\, with a low density of plantation\, with the objective to grow the best quality grapes\, as the base of a great wine. Focussed on rare\, forgotten grape varieties and equipped with a beautiful modern winery\, we are working to position Château Mukhrani wines in the top range of the Georgian wine culture. Always respecting and learning from the local terroir\, we are striving for the finest wines of Georgia. Along this passion for wine\, we are working with our team to restore our royal castle and become the leading wine tourism and hospitality estate in the country.\n\n 
URL:https://mwminternational.com/events/champagne-tasting-workshop-hosted-by-debra-meiburg-mw/
LOCATION:MWM Wine School\, 9th Floor\, Aberdeen Industrial Building\, 236 Aberdeen Main Road\, Aberdeen\, Hong Kong
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20170526T170000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20170526T190000
DTSTAMP:20260817T033716
CREATED:20170504T015654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170522T024950Z
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SUMMARY:MWM WINE SCHOOL – LAUNCH PARTY
DESCRIPTION:As the oldest documented winemaking technique\, wine has been made in amphora for 8000+ years. Today winemakers globally have become fascinated by this ancient vessel and the unique skin contact white wines often made within it. As the birthplace of wine\, home to amphora (“qvevri”) winemaking\, and origin of skin contact white wine\, Georgia’s winemakers are the authority on these trending wine categories.\n\nJoin two of the country’s leading winemakers\, along with Master of Wine Debra Meiburg at SPIT’s first 2020/21 workshop Vine & Vessel: Decoding Ancient & Modern Amphora Winemaking to explore the technical side of qvevri winemaking\, along with the interaction of clay with ancient varieties – comparing to wines made in modern styles as well to get a true taste of clay – the original winemaking method\, making a major comeback today.\n\nSpeaking to Hong Kong audiences for the first time\, Lado Uzunashvili (Mukado Wines) and Patrick Honnef (Chateau Mukhrani) will join live from Tbilisi to explore this topic and answer all questions about amphora and ancient winemaking\, indigenous grape varieties\, and modern styles emerging from Georgia.\n\n \n\nTaste 13 different wines in 2 flights made in traditional and modern styles\, red\, white and amber to get an in-depth understanding of vine and vessel in modern and ancient winemaking.\n\nGeorgian Wine Connect 2021 Portfolio Tasting follows.\n\n \n\nSpeakers:\n\nLado Uzunashvili \n\n\n\n\n\nLado Uzunashvili\n\n\n\n\nLado Wine Consulting\, Oenologist / Principal Consultant\, Mukado Wines\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLado is a descendent of a traditional family of vintners and vignerons\, with 195 years’ shared experience\, Lado Uzunashvili has practiced winemaking from very young age\, always keen to experience different global practices\, climate conditions\, varieties\, styles of wines and philosophies. Lado has a Bachelor of Oenology\, PhD in Oenology\, with further studies and research completed at The Australian Wine Research Institute\, and Faculty of Oenology\, Montpellier University.\nHis company\, Lado Wine Consulting\, based in Adelaide\, Australia currently works with six different successfully running wineries\, and consults for five popular wine portfolios. His work has yielded more than 160 medals at major international wine competitions.\nLado has held many head winemaker positions at renowned Georgian wineries\, including Chateau Mukhrani\, GWS (Georgian Wines & Spirits Co.)\, and Shabo Wines\, among others.\nHe also developed\, launched and was decade-long winemaker at the super-premium Georgian winery\, Orovela Wines\, heralded as one of Georgia’s best by Jancis Robinson.\nInternationally Lado has held winemaker positions with Hugh Hamilton Wines\, Patritti Wines and Miranda Wines in Australia\, and with Les Domain Paul Mas.\, Les Domains de Virginie\, Le Domain de Lalande\, Les Cepages de Meknes\, and the Castel Group\, France.\nHe is a sought-after speaker in the global wine industry\, regularly called upon to share his expertise at conferences\, universities and educational institutions. He is also an international wine judge for Concours Mondial de Bruxelles.\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nPatrick Honnef \n\nPatrick Honnef\n\nWinemaker\, Viticulturist\, CEO Château Mukhrani\n\n\n\n\n\nGraduated from Wine Management and Winemaking in Heilbronn\, Germany\, I spent 11 years in the Bordeaux region and worked as a Technical Director of Chateau d’Aiguilhe for 10 years and was supported by the remarkable wine-consultant Stephane Derenencourt. The powerful Merlot dominated reds of Chateau d’Aiguilhe were regularly noted between 88-92 points\, top-scores for a not classified cru of Bordeaux. End of 2013 the challenge to become technical director of Château Mukhrani in the Caucasian Republic of Georgia crossed my way. The huge potential and history of the “Cradle of Wine” is a dream for each passionate about wine.\nToday this country is embracing its renaissance of wine culture\, combining ancient amphora winemaking (known as Qvevris) and modern international techniques. Be part of this process\, rediscover the autochthone grape varieties and reveal their great potential is marvelous.\nAt Château Mukhrani\, we work with hand-picked 102 ha of vineyards\, all surrounding the winery\, with a low density of plantation\, with the objective to grow the best quality grapes\, as the base of a great wine. Focussed on rare\, forgotten grape varieties and equipped with a beautiful modern winery\, we are working to position Château Mukhrani wines in the top range of the Georgian wine culture. Always respecting and learning from the local terroir\, we are striving for the finest wines of Georgia. Along this passion for wine\, we are working with our team to restore our royal castle and become the leading wine tourism and hospitality estate in the country.\n\n 
URL:https://mwminternational.com/events/schoollaunch/
LOCATION:MWM Wine School\, 9th Floor\, Aberdeen Industrial Building\, 236 Aberdeen Main Road\, Aberdeen\, Hong Kong
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20170526T130000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20170526T150000
DTSTAMP:20260817T033716
CREATED:20170504T020341Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220410T045612Z
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SUMMARY:Workshop #11 - Unique Saint-Émilion style: From soil to barrels in Château Figeac\, by Frédéric Faye
DESCRIPTION:As the oldest documented winemaking technique\, wine has been made in amphora for 8000+ years. Today winemakers globally have become fascinated by this ancient vessel and the unique skin contact white wines often made within it. As the birthplace of wine\, home to amphora (“qvevri”) winemaking\, and origin of skin contact white wine\, Georgia’s winemakers are the authority on these trending wine categories.\n\nJoin two of the country’s leading winemakers\, along with Master of Wine Debra Meiburg at SPIT’s first 2020/21 workshop Vine & Vessel: Decoding Ancient & Modern Amphora Winemaking to explore the technical side of qvevri winemaking\, along with the interaction of clay with ancient varieties – comparing to wines made in modern styles as well to get a true taste of clay – the original winemaking method\, making a major comeback today.\n\nSpeaking to Hong Kong audiences for the first time\, Lado Uzunashvili (Mukado Wines) and Patrick Honnef (Chateau Mukhrani) will join live from Tbilisi to explore this topic and answer all questions about amphora and ancient winemaking\, indigenous grape varieties\, and modern styles emerging from Georgia.\n\n \n\nTaste 13 different wines in 2 flights made in traditional and modern styles\, red\, white and amber to get an in-depth understanding of vine and vessel in modern and ancient winemaking.\n\nGeorgian Wine Connect 2021 Portfolio Tasting follows.\n\n \n\nSpeakers:\n\nLado Uzunashvili \n\n\n\n\n\nLado Uzunashvili\n\n\n\n\nLado Wine Consulting\, Oenologist / Principal Consultant\, Mukado Wines\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLado is a descendent of a traditional family of vintners and vignerons\, with 195 years’ shared experience\, Lado Uzunashvili has practiced winemaking from very young age\, always keen to experience different global practices\, climate conditions\, varieties\, styles of wines and philosophies. Lado has a Bachelor of Oenology\, PhD in Oenology\, with further studies and research completed at The Australian Wine Research Institute\, and Faculty of Oenology\, Montpellier University.\nHis company\, Lado Wine Consulting\, based in Adelaide\, Australia currently works with six different successfully running wineries\, and consults for five popular wine portfolios. His work has yielded more than 160 medals at major international wine competitions.\nLado has held many head winemaker positions at renowned Georgian wineries\, including Chateau Mukhrani\, GWS (Georgian Wines & Spirits Co.)\, and Shabo Wines\, among others.\nHe also developed\, launched and was decade-long winemaker at the super-premium Georgian winery\, Orovela Wines\, heralded as one of Georgia’s best by Jancis Robinson.\nInternationally Lado has held winemaker positions with Hugh Hamilton Wines\, Patritti Wines and Miranda Wines in Australia\, and with Les Domain Paul Mas.\, Les Domains de Virginie\, Le Domain de Lalande\, Les Cepages de Meknes\, and the Castel Group\, France.\nHe is a sought-after speaker in the global wine industry\, regularly called upon to share his expertise at conferences\, universities and educational institutions. He is also an international wine judge for Concours Mondial de Bruxelles.\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nPatrick Honnef \n\nPatrick Honnef\n\nWinemaker\, Viticulturist\, CEO Château Mukhrani\n\n\n\n\n\nGraduated from Wine Management and Winemaking in Heilbronn\, Germany\, I spent 11 years in the Bordeaux region and worked as a Technical Director of Chateau d’Aiguilhe for 10 years and was supported by the remarkable wine-consultant Stephane Derenencourt. The powerful Merlot dominated reds of Chateau d’Aiguilhe were regularly noted between 88-92 points\, top-scores for a not classified cru of Bordeaux. End of 2013 the challenge to become technical director of Château Mukhrani in the Caucasian Republic of Georgia crossed my way. The huge potential and history of the “Cradle of Wine” is a dream for each passionate about wine.\nToday this country is embracing its renaissance of wine culture\, combining ancient amphora winemaking (known as Qvevris) and modern international techniques. Be part of this process\, rediscover the autochthone grape varieties and reveal their great potential is marvelous.\nAt Château Mukhrani\, we work with hand-picked 102 ha of vineyards\, all surrounding the winery\, with a low density of plantation\, with the objective to grow the best quality grapes\, as the base of a great wine. Focussed on rare\, forgotten grape varieties and equipped with a beautiful modern winery\, we are working to position Château Mukhrani wines in the top range of the Georgian wine culture. Always respecting and learning from the local terroir\, we are striving for the finest wines of Georgia. Along this passion for wine\, we are working with our team to restore our royal castle and become the leading wine tourism and hospitality estate in the country.\n\n 
URL:https://mwminternational.com/events/workshop-11-2017/
LOCATION:MWM Wine School\, 9th Floor\, Aberdeen Industrial Building\, 236 Aberdeen Main Road\, Aberdeen\, Hong Kong
CATEGORIES:SPIT
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20170508T080000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20170510T170000
DTSTAMP:20260817T033716
CREATED:20170504T021046Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220410T045558Z
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SUMMARY:PROWINE ASIA 2017 - ASIA WINE SUMMIT
DESCRIPTION:As the oldest documented winemaking technique\, wine has been made in amphora for 8000+ years. Today winemakers globally have become fascinated by this ancient vessel and the unique skin contact white wines often made within it. As the birthplace of wine\, home to amphora (“qvevri”) winemaking\, and origin of skin contact white wine\, Georgia’s winemakers are the authority on these trending wine categories.\n\nJoin two of the country’s leading winemakers\, along with Master of Wine Debra Meiburg at SPIT’s first 2020/21 workshop Vine & Vessel: Decoding Ancient & Modern Amphora Winemaking to explore the technical side of qvevri winemaking\, along with the interaction of clay with ancient varieties – comparing to wines made in modern styles as well to get a true taste of clay – the original winemaking method\, making a major comeback today.\n\nSpeaking to Hong Kong audiences for the first time\, Lado Uzunashvili (Mukado Wines) and Patrick Honnef (Chateau Mukhrani) will join live from Tbilisi to explore this topic and answer all questions about amphora and ancient winemaking\, indigenous grape varieties\, and modern styles emerging from Georgia.\n\n \n\nTaste 13 different wines in 2 flights made in traditional and modern styles\, red\, white and amber to get an in-depth understanding of vine and vessel in modern and ancient winemaking.\n\nGeorgian Wine Connect 2021 Portfolio Tasting follows.\n\n \n\nSpeakers:\n\nLado Uzunashvili \n\n\n\n\n\nLado Uzunashvili\n\n\n\n\nLado Wine Consulting\, Oenologist / Principal Consultant\, Mukado Wines\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLado is a descendent of a traditional family of vintners and vignerons\, with 195 years’ shared experience\, Lado Uzunashvili has practiced winemaking from very young age\, always keen to experience different global practices\, climate conditions\, varieties\, styles of wines and philosophies. Lado has a Bachelor of Oenology\, PhD in Oenology\, with further studies and research completed at The Australian Wine Research Institute\, and Faculty of Oenology\, Montpellier University.\nHis company\, Lado Wine Consulting\, based in Adelaide\, Australia currently works with six different successfully running wineries\, and consults for five popular wine portfolios. His work has yielded more than 160 medals at major international wine competitions.\nLado has held many head winemaker positions at renowned Georgian wineries\, including Chateau Mukhrani\, GWS (Georgian Wines & Spirits Co.)\, and Shabo Wines\, among others.\nHe also developed\, launched and was decade-long winemaker at the super-premium Georgian winery\, Orovela Wines\, heralded as one of Georgia’s best by Jancis Robinson.\nInternationally Lado has held winemaker positions with Hugh Hamilton Wines\, Patritti Wines and Miranda Wines in Australia\, and with Les Domain Paul Mas.\, Les Domains de Virginie\, Le Domain de Lalande\, Les Cepages de Meknes\, and the Castel Group\, France.\nHe is a sought-after speaker in the global wine industry\, regularly called upon to share his expertise at conferences\, universities and educational institutions. He is also an international wine judge for Concours Mondial de Bruxelles.\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nPatrick Honnef \n\nPatrick Honnef\n\nWinemaker\, Viticulturist\, CEO Château Mukhrani\n\n\n\n\n\nGraduated from Wine Management and Winemaking in Heilbronn\, Germany\, I spent 11 years in the Bordeaux region and worked as a Technical Director of Chateau d’Aiguilhe for 10 years and was supported by the remarkable wine-consultant Stephane Derenencourt. The powerful Merlot dominated reds of Chateau d’Aiguilhe were regularly noted between 88-92 points\, top-scores for a not classified cru of Bordeaux. End of 2013 the challenge to become technical director of Château Mukhrani in the Caucasian Republic of Georgia crossed my way. The huge potential and history of the “Cradle of Wine” is a dream for each passionate about wine.\nToday this country is embracing its renaissance of wine culture\, combining ancient amphora winemaking (known as Qvevris) and modern international techniques. Be part of this process\, rediscover the autochthone grape varieties and reveal their great potential is marvelous.\nAt Château Mukhrani\, we work with hand-picked 102 ha of vineyards\, all surrounding the winery\, with a low density of plantation\, with the objective to grow the best quality grapes\, as the base of a great wine. Focussed on rare\, forgotten grape varieties and equipped with a beautiful modern winery\, we are working to position Château Mukhrani wines in the top range of the Georgian wine culture. Always respecting and learning from the local terroir\, we are striving for the finest wines of Georgia. Along this passion for wine\, we are working with our team to restore our royal castle and become the leading wine tourism and hospitality estate in the country.\n\n 
URL:https://mwminternational.com/events/prowine2017/
LOCATION:Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre\, 1 Expo Drive\, Wan Chai\, Hong Kong\, 852
CATEGORIES:Industry Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20170504T171500
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20170504T184500
DTSTAMP:20260817T033716
CREATED:20170504T015431Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220410T045107Z
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SUMMARY:WORKSHOP #10 – EXPLORE: VITICULTURE & WINEMAKING DECISIONS OF CHÂTEAU LAGRANGE\, BY MATTHIEU BORDES
DESCRIPTION:As the oldest documented winemaking technique\, wine has been made in amphora for 8000+ years. Today winemakers globally have become fascinated by this ancient vessel and the unique skin contact white wines often made within it. As the birthplace of wine\, home to amphora (“qvevri”) winemaking\, and origin of skin contact white wine\, Georgia’s winemakers are the authority on these trending wine categories.\n\nJoin two of the country’s leading winemakers\, along with Master of Wine Debra Meiburg at SPIT’s first 2020/21 workshop Vine & Vessel: Decoding Ancient & Modern Amphora Winemaking to explore the technical side of qvevri winemaking\, along with the interaction of clay with ancient varieties – comparing to wines made in modern styles as well to get a true taste of clay – the original winemaking method\, making a major comeback today.\n\nSpeaking to Hong Kong audiences for the first time\, Lado Uzunashvili (Mukado Wines) and Patrick Honnef (Chateau Mukhrani) will join live from Tbilisi to explore this topic and answer all questions about amphora and ancient winemaking\, indigenous grape varieties\, and modern styles emerging from Georgia.\n\n \n\nTaste 13 different wines in 2 flights made in traditional and modern styles\, red\, white and amber to get an in-depth understanding of vine and vessel in modern and ancient winemaking.\n\nGeorgian Wine Connect 2021 Portfolio Tasting follows.\n\n \n\nSpeakers:\n\nLado Uzunashvili \n\n\n\n\n\nLado Uzunashvili\n\n\n\n\nLado Wine Consulting\, Oenologist / Principal Consultant\, Mukado Wines\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLado is a descendent of a traditional family of vintners and vignerons\, with 195 years’ shared experience\, Lado Uzunashvili has practiced winemaking from very young age\, always keen to experience different global practices\, climate conditions\, varieties\, styles of wines and philosophies. Lado has a Bachelor of Oenology\, PhD in Oenology\, with further studies and research completed at The Australian Wine Research Institute\, and Faculty of Oenology\, Montpellier University.\nHis company\, Lado Wine Consulting\, based in Adelaide\, Australia currently works with six different successfully running wineries\, and consults for five popular wine portfolios. His work has yielded more than 160 medals at major international wine competitions.\nLado has held many head winemaker positions at renowned Georgian wineries\, including Chateau Mukhrani\, GWS (Georgian Wines & Spirits Co.)\, and Shabo Wines\, among others.\nHe also developed\, launched and was decade-long winemaker at the super-premium Georgian winery\, Orovela Wines\, heralded as one of Georgia’s best by Jancis Robinson.\nInternationally Lado has held winemaker positions with Hugh Hamilton Wines\, Patritti Wines and Miranda Wines in Australia\, and with Les Domain Paul Mas.\, Les Domains de Virginie\, Le Domain de Lalande\, Les Cepages de Meknes\, and the Castel Group\, France.\nHe is a sought-after speaker in the global wine industry\, regularly called upon to share his expertise at conferences\, universities and educational institutions. He is also an international wine judge for Concours Mondial de Bruxelles.\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nPatrick Honnef \n\nPatrick Honnef\n\nWinemaker\, Viticulturist\, CEO Château Mukhrani\n\n\n\n\n\nGraduated from Wine Management and Winemaking in Heilbronn\, Germany\, I spent 11 years in the Bordeaux region and worked as a Technical Director of Chateau d’Aiguilhe for 10 years and was supported by the remarkable wine-consultant Stephane Derenencourt. The powerful Merlot dominated reds of Chateau d’Aiguilhe were regularly noted between 88-92 points\, top-scores for a not classified cru of Bordeaux. End of 2013 the challenge to become technical director of Château Mukhrani in the Caucasian Republic of Georgia crossed my way. The huge potential and history of the “Cradle of Wine” is a dream for each passionate about wine.\nToday this country is embracing its renaissance of wine culture\, combining ancient amphora winemaking (known as Qvevris) and modern international techniques. Be part of this process\, rediscover the autochthone grape varieties and reveal their great potential is marvelous.\nAt Château Mukhrani\, we work with hand-picked 102 ha of vineyards\, all surrounding the winery\, with a low density of plantation\, with the objective to grow the best quality grapes\, as the base of a great wine. Focussed on rare\, forgotten grape varieties and equipped with a beautiful modern winery\, we are working to position Château Mukhrani wines in the top range of the Georgian wine culture. Always respecting and learning from the local terroir\, we are striving for the finest wines of Georgia. Along this passion for wine\, we are working with our team to restore our royal castle and become the leading wine tourism and hospitality estate in the country.\n\n 
URL:https://mwminternational.com/events/workshop10/
LOCATION:HK Management Association\, 2/F Pico Tower\, 66 Gloucester Road\, Wanchai\, Hong Kong\, Hong Kong
CATEGORIES:SPIT
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