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SUMMARY:Workshop #12 - Talking Dirt:  A Road Trip through Oregon’s AVAs
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-2018-12/
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:20180529T093000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20180531T183000
DTSTAMP:20260815T053528
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SUMMARY:Vinexpo Hong Kong 2018
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/vinexpo-hong-kong-2018/
LOCATION:Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre\, 1 Expo Drive\, Wan Chai\, Hong Kong\, 852
CATEGORIES:Industry Events,SPIT
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SUMMARY:Opening Night of Crus Classés de Graves
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/crus-classes-de-graves/
LOCATION:The Park Lane Hong Kong\, A Pullman Hotel\, 310 Gloucester Road\, Hong Kong
CATEGORIES:Industry Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20180526T143000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20180526T163000
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SUMMARY:Workshop #11 - Château Angélus: The Past\, Present and Future of Bordeaux Classification (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/workshop-2018-10/
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:20180515T153000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20180515T173000
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SUMMARY:Workshop #10 - Beauty and the Yeast: The Magic of Wine Chemistry
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-2018-10-2/
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:20180412T143000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20180412T163000
DTSTAMP:20260815T053528
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SUMMARY:Workshop #9 - Ginology & Mixology: Style Diversity\, Production\, On/Off Trade & Recipes
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-2018-9/
LOCATION:MWM Wine School\, 9th Floor\, Aberdeen Industrial Building\, 236 Aberdeen Main Road\, Aberdeen\, Hong Kong
CATEGORIES:SPIT
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://mwminternational.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/2018.04.16-Workshop-9-website-banner-01-1.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20180327T143000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20180327T163000
DTSTAMP:20260815T053528
CREATED:20180227T145254Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180322T114657Z
UID:10000115-1522161000-1522168200@mwminternational.com
SUMMARY:Workshop #8 - Control Centre: Management Tools to Maximise Business Efficiency
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-2018-8/
LOCATION:MWM Wine School\, 9th Floor\, Aberdeen Industrial Building\, 236 Aberdeen Main Road\, Aberdeen\, Hong Kong
CATEGORIES:SPIT
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://mwminternational.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/2018.03.27-Workshop-7-website-banner-01.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20180307T143000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20180307T163000
DTSTAMP:20260815T053528
CREATED:20180205T083809Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180227T133941Z
UID:10000035-1520433000-1520440200@mwminternational.com
SUMMARY:Workshop #7 - Golden Age of Alsace: Style\, Aging & Market for Riesling & Gewürztraminer
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-2018-7/
LOCATION:MWM Wine School\, 9th Floor\, Aberdeen Industrial Building\, 236 Aberdeen Main Road\, Aberdeen\, Hong Kong
CATEGORIES:SPIT
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://mwminternational.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/2018.03.07-Workshop-7-website-banner-01.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20180301T180000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20180301T213000
DTSTAMP:20260815T053528
CREATED:20180118T104619Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180218T093006Z
UID:10000029-1519927200-1519939800@mwminternational.com
SUMMARY:Women of Wine Festival 2018
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/wow2018/
LOCATION:The Murray\, Hong Kong\, a Niccolo Hotel\, 22 Cotton Tree Drive\, Central\, Hong Kong
CATEGORIES:Festival,Industry Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20180212T143000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20180212T163000
DTSTAMP:20260815T053528
CREATED:20180204T181444Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180209T113816Z
UID:10000033-1518445800-1518453000@mwminternational.com
SUMMARY:WineSPIT Workshop#6 - Done Deal: Effective Management to Close Sales
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-2018-6/
LOCATION:MWM Wine School\, 9th Floor\, Aberdeen Industrial Building\, 236 Aberdeen Main Road\, Aberdeen\, Hong Kong
CATEGORIES:SPIT
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://mwminternational.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/2018.02.12-Workshop-6-website-banner-01.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20180202T193000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20180202T213000
DTSTAMP:20260815T053528
CREATED:20171010T080122Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180127T112147Z
UID:10000022-1517599800-1517607000@mwminternational.com
SUMMARY:MWM Wine School: Spirits in the Spotlight
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/spirits-in-the-spotlight/
LOCATION:MWM Wine School\, 9th Floor\, Aberdeen Industrial Building\, 236 Aberdeen Main Road\, Aberdeen\, Hong Kong
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="MWM Wine School":MAILTO:school@mwminternational.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20180131T150000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20180131T170000
DTSTAMP:20260815T053528
CREATED:20180122T101500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180129T185513Z
UID:10000031-1517410800-1517418000@mwminternational.com
SUMMARY:WineSPIT Workshop #5 - Consumer Dynamics & Branding Strategies in Chinese Alcohol Market: A Case Study featuring Baijiu
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-2018-5/
LOCATION:MWM Wine School\, 9th Floor\, Aberdeen Industrial Building\, 236 Aberdeen Main Road\, Aberdeen\, Hong Kong
CATEGORIES:SPIT
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://mwminternational.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/2018.01.19-Workshop-5-website-banner-01.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20180119T193000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20180119T213000
DTSTAMP:20260815T053528
CREATED:20171010T080934Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180118T144247Z
UID:10000041-1516390200-1516397400@mwminternational.com
SUMMARY:MWM Wine School: Make Mine a Californian 750ml
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-wine-tasting/
LOCATION:MWM Wine School\, 9th Floor\, Aberdeen Industrial Building\, 236 Aberdeen Main Road\, Aberdeen\, Hong Kong
CATEGORIES:Workshops
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://mwminternational.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/california-05.png
ORGANIZER;CN="MWM Wine School":MAILTO:school@mwminternational.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20171207T193000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20171207T213000
DTSTAMP:20260815T053528
CREATED:20171017T160027Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171205T062556Z
UID:10000043-1512675000-1512682200@mwminternational.com
SUMMARY:MWM Wine School: Christmas Wine & Food Pairing Workshop
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/christmas-food-and-wine/
LOCATION:MWM Wine School\, 9th Floor\, Aberdeen Industrial Building\, 236 Aberdeen Main Road\, Aberdeen\, Hong Kong
CATEGORIES:Workshops
ORGANIZER;CN="MWM Wine School":MAILTO:school@mwminternational.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20171207T103000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20171207T123000
DTSTAMP:20260815T053528
CREATED:20171124T073954Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171127T100741Z
UID:10000028-1512642600-1512649800@mwminternational.com
SUMMARY:Workshop #4 - Romancing Veneto – Taste & Talk Trends: Northeastern Italy
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-2018-4/
LOCATION:MWM Wine School\, 9th Floor\, Aberdeen Industrial Building\, 236 Aberdeen Main Road\, Aberdeen\, Hong Kong
CATEGORIES:SPIT
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://mwminternational.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/2017.12.07-Workshop-4-website-banner-01.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20171121T193000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20171121T213000
DTSTAMP:20260815T053528
CREATED:20171019T080958Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171121T073523Z
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SUMMARY:MWM Wine School: Burgundy Wine 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/burgundy-wine-tasting/
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:20171116T133000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20171116T153000
DTSTAMP:20260815T053528
CREATED:20171107T031008Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171115T103713Z
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SUMMARY:Workshop #3 - HUNGER GAMES: A Voyage of Iconic Hungarian Wines
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-2018-3/
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:20171109T000000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20171111T000000
DTSTAMP:20260815T053528
CREATED:20171104T084853Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171104T090141Z
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SUMMARY:Hong Kong International Wine & Spirits Fair
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/hkiwsf2017/
LOCATION:HKCEC
CATEGORIES:Industry Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20171025T060000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20171025T210000
DTSTAMP:20260815T053528
CREATED:20171019T074356Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171019T074356Z
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SUMMARY:Wine Australia - Wine and Dine Festival Preview Cocktail
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/wine-australia-wine-and-dine-festival-preview-cocktail/
LOCATION:BIBO\, 163 Hollywood Road Sheung Wan\, Hong Kong\, Hong Kong
CATEGORIES:Industry Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20171018T153000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20171019T193000
DTSTAMP:20260815T053528
CREATED:20171019T075020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171019T075320Z
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SUMMARY:California Wines Vintner's Tour Grand 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-wines-vintners-tour-grand-tasting/
CATEGORIES:Industry Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20170927T180000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20170928T203000
DTSTAMP:20260815T053528
CREATED:20170811T045851Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170921T132214Z
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SUMMARY:"Test Your Palate" Wine & Spirit 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/test-your-palate-wine-spirit-tasting/
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20170908T193000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20170908T213000
DTSTAMP:20260815T053528
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SUMMARY:MWM Wine School - Friday Night Fever
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/friday-night-fever/
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:20170905T080000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20170907T170000
DTSTAMP:20260815T053528
CREATED:20170803T035333Z
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SUMMARY:Restaurant & Bar Hong Kong 2017
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/rbhk2017/
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:20170904T153000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20170904T173000
DTSTAMP:20260815T053528
CREATED:20170804T121635Z
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SUMMARY:Workshop #2 - Semillon Goes Solo: Maturity & Styles\, by Bruce Tyrrell
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-2018-2/
CATEGORIES:SPIT
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20170901T183000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20170901T203000
DTSTAMP:20260815T053528
CREATED:20170808T211024Z
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SUMMARY:Georgian Wine Festival 2017 - Hong Kong Station: Grand 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/georgianfest2017-hk-public/
LOCATION:Cordis Hotel\, Hong Kong
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20170901T140000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20170901T180000
DTSTAMP:20260815T053528
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SUMMARY:Georgian Wine Festival 2017 - Hong Kong 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-hk-trade/
LOCATION:Cordis Hotel\, Hong Kong
CATEGORIES:Industry Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20170830T183000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20170830T203000
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SUMMARY:Georgian Wine Festival 2017 - Shanghai Station: Grand 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/georgianfest2017-shanghai-public/
LOCATION:The House of Roosevelt\, 27 Zhongshan Dong Yi Road\, Shanghai\, China
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20170830T140000
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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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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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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20170828T123000
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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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