November 10 , 2026, Hong Kong
Finna Sze
Finna Sze joins Asia Wine Ratings with a valuable perspective from Hong Kong’s wine retail and private-sales market.
As Manager, Wine Retail & Private Sales at Sotheby’s, Finna works within a highly buyer-focused environment, connecting wines with customers and private clients in one of Asia’s important international wine markets.
Her role gives her a direct perspective on the commercial side of wine: how products are presented to customers, what influences purchasing decisions, and the importance of quality, value, positioning and market relevance when wines compete for buyer attention.
For producers looking toward Hong Kong and the wider Asian market, this perspective is particularly valuable. Successful market development requires more than producing a technically strong wine; suppliers also need to understand their target customer, communicate a clear proposition and demonstrate where their wines fit within an increasingly sophisticated and competitive marketplace.
Through her involvement with Asia Wine Ratings, Finna brings the perspective of wine retail and private sales into the judging process, helping evaluate wines not only through the glass but within the broader context of the market and the customers they ultimately need to reach.
Key Dates
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.
