November 10 , 2026, Hong Kong
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 Deadline: May 20, 2026
Early Bird Deadline: July 31, 2026
Regular Deadline: October 14, 2026
Warehouse Deadline: October 22, 2026
Judging Date: November 10, 2026
Winners Announcement: November 24, 2026
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.
