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SUMMARY:Finding & Redefining the HK Markets for Alsace
DESCRIPTION:Exploring Alsace’s Riesling Hierarchy\, Challenging the Case for Gewurztraminer & Rethinking Pinot’s Places \nAlsace has a deceptively rich and multi-layered assemblage of fine wines and everyday offerings to significantly enrich Hong Kong’s Francophile merchant portfolios and restaurant wine lists. But digging deeper to understand its niches is key. While we all know Alsace boasts quality Riesling\, are we experts on its Riesling hierarchy and fully appreciative of the offers at various price points? And what about Gewurztraminer? The world continues to tell us that Gewurz from Alsace is an ideal bedfellow to Asian cuisine. Is it really? Join this hands-on SPIT Workshop led by Darius Allyn MS and Wilson Kwok\, which includes a deconstructed experiment with key Asian flavours and Gewurztraminer\, a focus on Riesling and exploring Alsace’s Pinot’s places. \nWith 5 currently unrepresented Domaine to explore\, showing 3 wines each and joining our class remotely to answer any questions\, this will be the most comprehensive Alsace exploration of the year. \n  \nSpeakers: \n \nDarius Allyn MS \nDarius Allyn became the 60th American passing the Master Sommelier examination in 2005. He obtained his Advanced Oenology Diploma from leading wine-making school U.C. Davis in 2004. With over 30 years hospitality experience\, Allyn has created and led multiple Grand Award-winning wine programs and possesses extensive judging and speaking experience globally. \n \nWilson Kwok \nWilson first became interested in wine while studying in England but did not seriously delve into the subject until he had completed his studies in French cooking at the famous Cordon Bleu de Paris. He is a firm believer that food and wine are inseparable. Wilson has taken wine courses at UCLA and at Cornell University School of Hotel Management as well as courses at Steven Spurrier’s Academie du Vin in Paris\, and DUAD wine program at the Institute of Enology\, University of Bordeaux. \n  \n  \n* WineSPIT members can login with your email address to redeem the free ticket. If you are part of the corporate membership\, please consult the membership co-ordinator in your company
URL:https://mwminternational.com/events/wine-spit-2021-alsace/
LOCATION:MWM Wine School\, 9th Floor\, Aberdeen Industrial Building\, 236 Aberdeen Main Road\, Aberdeen\, Hong Kong
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SUMMARY:Terroir & Technique: Understanding How to Diversify Bourgogne on Your List
DESCRIPTION:With Hong Kong’s full-fledged Bourgogne love affair showing no signs of abating\, interest and demand is swelling across market\, making Bourgogne a must on (almost!) every single wine list in town. And with a rich and diversely-priced appellation hierarchy\, there’s a Bourgogne wine to suit (almost!) every wine list in town as well. With no lack of love\, but an over-demand on supply\, diversification and education is a must. Join Master of Wine Debra Meiburg and Official Bourgogne Wine Ambassador Ivy Ng in a very special tasting opportunity\, featuring 12 wines especially selected to provide a deep technical comparison of terroir and niche appellations which allow wine merchants and trade to distinguish themselves. Whether you are selling BtoC or BtoB\, having a full cache of Bourgogne know-how will ensure you can best match wine to buyer and maximise your Bourgogne business. \n* WineSPIT members can login with your email address to redeem the free ticket. If you are part of the corporate membership\, please consult the membership co-ordinator in your company \nSpeaker: \n\n\n\nIvy Ng – Bourgogne Wines Official Ambassador \n\n\n\nIvy Ng is an independent wine and cheese educator and writer\, and a Bourgogne Wines Official Ambassador for the Bourgogne Wine Board. She is holder of WSET Level 4 Diploma and she is a Certified Educator for WSET\, ISG\, Sake Sommelier Association. She graduated from the Winemaking Certificate Program of UC Davis Extension in 2017. In 2018\, she set up the initiative Cheese & Wine HK to promote cheese and wine education and appreciation in Hong Kong by collaborating with local and international suppliers of artisanal products. Ivy completed study programmes in cheesemaking\, with hands-on experience and sensory training\, at Vermont Technical College\, US as well as the School of Artisan Food\, UK in 2015. \nModerated by : Debra Meiburg MW
URL:https://mwminternational.com/events/spit-202110-bourgogne/
LOCATION:MWM Wine School\, 9th Floor\, Aberdeen Industrial Building\, 236 Aberdeen Main Road\, Aberdeen\, Hong Kong
CATEGORIES:SPIT
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SUMMARY:Clarifying Chablis: Origins & Importance of Climat & Vintage
DESCRIPTION:The DNA of the Chablis winegrowing region lies in its climats – a unique combination of specific terroir and geography impacting the style\, finesse and character of Chablis across the left and right banks. As one of Hong Kong’s most revered wines\, join Master of Wine Debra Meiburg and Official Bourgogne Wine Ambassador Ivy Ng to taste\, appreciate and distinguish climat and vintage. SPIT’s September workshop “Clarifying Chablis: Origins & Importance of Climat & Vintage” we’ll feature a line-up of 12 top Chablis – five 2017’s from different climats\, plus seven examples of Petit Chablis and Chablis from two emblematic vintages: 2018 and 2019. Dig deeper into the origins and influence of climat and vintage to amp-up your knowledge and expertise – perfect points for sharing with trade and consumer clientele. \n* WineSPIT members can login with your email address to redeem the free ticket. If you are part of the corporate membership\, please consult the membership co-ordinator in your company \nSpeaker: \n\n\n\nIvy Ng – Bourgogne Wines Official Ambassador \n\n\n\nIvy Ng is an independent wine and cheese educator and writer\, and a Bourgogne Wines Official Ambassador for the Bourgogne Wine Board. She is holder of WSET Level 4 Diploma and she is a Certified Educator for WSET\, ISG\, Sake Sommelier Association. She graduated from the Winemaking Certificate Program of UC Davis Extension in 2017. In 2018\, she set up the initiative Cheese & Wine HK to promote cheese and wine education and appreciation in Hong Kong by collaborating with local and international suppliers of artisanal products. Ivy completed study programmes in cheesemaking\, with hands-on experience and sensory training\, at Vermont Technical College\, US as well as the School of Artisan Food\, UK in 2015. \nModerated by : Debra Meiburg MW
URL:https://mwminternational.com/events/clarifying-chablis/
LOCATION:MWM Wine School\, 9th Floor\, Aberdeen Industrial Building\, 236 Aberdeen Main Road\, Aberdeen\, Hong Kong
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SUMMARY:The Y Factor: Exploring the Transformative Alpine & Mediterranean Influences in Alto Adige
DESCRIPTION:In the midst of a spectacular mountain landscape\, Alto Adige’s wine cultivation stretches from the Alpine area in the north to Mediterranean-like landscape in the south. This distinctive\, multifaceted Y-shaped region creates the ideal growing conditions for a multitude of grape varieties\, producing exceptional quality wines. Explore the Y-factor with Alice Wong\, Italian Wine Ambassador\, and Debra Meiburg\, Master of Wine\, who’ll delve deep into the fascinating interplay of terroir\, geography and climatic conditions that make this region unique\, along with the stories of how winegrowers across multiple generations nurture the wines with practices of sustainability and innovation. \n* WineSPIT members can login with your email address to redeem the free ticket. If you are part of the corporate membership\, please consult the membership co-ordinator in your company \nSpeaker: \n\n\n\nAlice Wong\n– DipWSET\, IWA\, CSS\, Co-Founder/Wine Coach \n\n\n\nAlice started her WSET studies in New York back in 2008\, and completed her Diploma in Hong Kong in 2016.  Her involvement in the wine industry is multifold\, including education\, writing\, and judging.  Her company\, Vinetude Asia\, hosts wine workshops for private groups and one-on-one sessions for WSET Diploma candidates. \nShe writes for Spirito di Vino Asia as well as on social media on various wine topics.  In terms of wine judging\, she sat on several tasting panels\, including The American Club Hong Kong\, The Hong Kong Wine Judging Association and 5StarWines. \nModerated by : Debra Meiburg MW
URL:https://mwminternational.com/events/altoadigewine/
LOCATION:MWM Wine School\, 9th Floor\, Aberdeen Industrial Building\, 236 Aberdeen Main Road\, Aberdeen\, Hong Kong
CATEGORIES:SPIT
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SUMMARY:Vine & Vessel: Decoding Ancient & Modern Amphora Winemaking
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. \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. \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  \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. \nGeorgian Wine Connect 2021 Portfolio Tasting follows. \n  \nSpeakers: \nLado Uzunashvili \n\n\n\nLado Uzunashvili \n\n\n\nLado Wine Consulting\, Oenologist / Principal Consultant\, Mukado Wines \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\nPatrick Honnef \nPatrick Honnef \nWinemaker\, Viticulturist\, CEO Château Mukhrani \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 
URL:https://mwminternational.com/events/vine-vessel-decoding-ancient-modern-amphora-winemaking/
LOCATION:MWM Wine School\, 9th Floor\, Aberdeen Industrial Building\, 236 Aberdeen Main Road\, Aberdeen\, Hong Kong
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