News

China Wine Competition Introduces an Exclusive On-Trade Buyer Intelligence Report for Entrants

24/09/2026 | Get more than a medal. Learn what the wine professionals shaping China’s restaurant and hospitality market want to buy, list, and pour.

Interviews

Quick Q&A With Recently Crowned Master Sommelier Derek Li

23/09/2026 | Hong Kong’s first-born Master Sommelier shares insights on wine education, restaurant buying, Chinese consumers and the growing potential of local wines.

News

China Wine Competition’s Sid Patel to Moderate Industry Panel at the HKTDC

26/08/2026 | Wine producers and exhibitors will also be able to register their wines online and deliver samples to the China Wine Competition stand during the fair.

Interviews

What International Wine Brands Still Get Wrong About China

25/08/2026 | Cassidy Dart MW on China's consumers, competition and commercial realities.

Interviews

What Makes A Wine Brand Relevant To Today’s Chinese Consumer?

10/08/2026 | From the first pour to long-term growth, Julien Pourtier explores what it takes to turn an imported wine into a trusted name in China.

News

2026 China Wine Competition: MWs, MSs & Top Hospitality Buyers to Provide Direct Feedback

25/07/2026 | The 2026 China Wine Competition introduces product-level feedback and an exclusive Buyer Market Intelligence Report, giving wineries more than a medal.

News

Top On-Trade Buyers and Distributors to Judge the 2026 China Wine Competition

24/07/2026 | Leading wine professionals from Watson’s Wine, Berry Bros. & Rudd, EMW Fine Wines, Zuma Restaurants, The Landmark Mandarin Oriental, The Ritz-Carlton, JW Marriott and other influential businesses will judge the 2026 competition in Hong Kong.

Interviews

From Bordeaux To Hong Kong: Dominique Noël’s Unfiltered View On Wine Buying

12/06/2026 | Dominique Noël shares decades of expertise on wine selection, pricing, drinkability, and changing consumer preferences across global markets.

Interviews

Know Your Sommelier: Esther Poon, Head Sommelier

13/05/2026 | In conversation with Esther from the China Wine Competition, sharing insights on house style, emerging wine regions, and why clarity matters for wineries entering China.

Interviews

Know Your Sommelier: Kelvin Ziea, Chief Sommelier at JW Marriott Hotel Hong Kong

08/05/2026 | In conversation with Kelvin from the China Wine Competition, sharing insights on food pairing, regional demand, and how wineries can better position themselves in China