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Jasper Otten

Sommelier at Aqua Restaurant Group, Hong Kong

Jasper Otten is a seasoned hospitality professional with over 10 years in the food and beverage industry. After a career reconversion, he focused on floor operations and wine expertise. Currently, as Assistant Head Sommelier at Aqua Restaurant Group, Jasper oversees wine service across multiple locations in Hong Kong. Passionate about guest satisfaction, he brings his expertise from previous roles as Restaurant Manager and Sommelier at renowned establishments like Giando Group and CÉ LA VI, always prioritizing exceptional service and guest happiness.

Key Dates

Super early bird pricing ends on March 31, 2025

Judges

Meet our judges

The China Wine Competition judges are carefully selected by us and include Master Sommeliers, Top Sommeliers, On-Trade Wine Buyers and Wine Directors of China who all serve or buy wine for their business and are involved in developing wine lists.

The mission and philosophy of the China Wine Competition is to award wines that make a great addition to restaurants wine menus and by the glass programs. The judges are top sommeliers and on-trade wine buyers from China who understands the chinese palate.

These judges are here to highlight top wines the Chinese consumers can drink in restaurants, hotels, bars and clubs.

Judges

Meet our 2025 Judges

Tom Baxter

Sotheby’s Deputy Director, Private Sales Manager and MW Candidate

Johann Kwon

Advanced Sommelier - Court of Master Sommeliers (Master Sommelier Candidate) Executive Head Sommelier at Black Sheep Restaurants

Sam Lau

Assistant Director of Food and Beverage at City of Dreams Macau