In its 9th year and widely accepted as the guide to quality wines & spirits for Asia, the competition is led by renowned drinks industry experts:
Debra Meiburg, Asia-based Master of Wine, and Wine Consultant, Cathay Pacific Simon Tam, Head of Wine for China, Christies Allen Gibbons, Group CEO, IWSC Group, and Keeper of the Quaich
Top judges from across Asia, spanning diverse professional backgrounds and influential industry networks
35+ of Asia’s top judges - MWs from Japan, Singapore, India and Hong Kong, leading F&B professionals, wine educators, importers, bloggers and journalists - have signed up to join, bringing with them notable calibre and diversity of Asia experience.
Wed 17 May 2017
Media Release
Announcing the opening of the 2017 HKIWSC. Click here to enter now
Tue 11 Jul 2017
July Bonus!
All wines or sakes entered during July only will receive a FREE entry into the Asian food pairing award categories.
MoreMon 15 May 2017
Our Judges
'The HKIWSC helps to find the most suitable wines and spirits for Asia consumers and helps wineries navigate the most complicated wine market in the world'
Ian Dai, Wine and Spirit Buyer, Amazon China, Beijing
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- “Winning a silver medal in the HKIWSC has truly helped my product to achieve international credibility regarding its taste. This has positively affected
decision making of several new merchants who now carry my product.”Kaustav BagchiOwner, Lamai Thai Spirits
- “Louis Royer Cognac has been entering the Hong Kong International Wine & Spirit Competition for many years. This competition is regarded as the most respected in Asian countries. Winning an award is a high honour for our brand and a further seal of quality for our multi-award winning Cognac.”Carol FrugierMarketing and Communications Manager, Louis Royer Cognac
- “Adding to our success over the past few years at the HKIWSC, winning a trophy means so much to us as we have just recently entered the Chinese market with our brandies. The Chinese market is unique, which makes it even more exciting to know that Oude Molen VOV Brandy is well accepted.”Kobus GelderblomBrandy Master, Oude Molen Distillery
- “It is a great honour for us to receive this award and we are very thankful about the reputation from wine enthusiasts in China. This award is a testament to the fact that our white wines not only match the traditional Austrian food but also matches perfectly with the Asian cuisine.”Katja PflogschWinemaker, Domäne Wachau
- “Having won three trophies in the last four years in different food & wine matching categories at HKIWSC has showcased Pegeric Pinot Noir and its suitability with Asian cuisines leading to its listing with one of Australia’s top restaurant – Melbourne’s iconic Flower Drum.”Chris CormackCEO, Pegeric Wines
- “To get recognition from such a prestigious panel is
vey rewarding indeed, and proves that our wines are made in a style that is truly food friendly. The HKIWSC has become one of the year’s most well-respected wine competitions globally. For us, the food match component is a fantastic chance to demonstrate how well our wines compliment so many different flavours. Moreover, it is a competition known and valued by our customers so a trophy can be hugely influential.””Susanna MayerWinemaker, Yealings
- “Awards and medals at the HKIWSC have been like a stamp of approval to the quality of our wines. Because it is an Asian-focused competition, I know that my wines are being judged and measured by the same yardstick as all the other wines, given our viticultural conditions are quite unique compared with the rest of the world. These medals give me and, more importantly, my consumers the confidence that my wines stand apart from the competition.”Kalash GurnaniWinemaker, York Winery
- “We are very proud of our results. One of our key focuses is the Asian market, so we really want to make our wines special and desirable for this market. That’s why we want to enter this competition and be evaluated by the expert judging panel.”Sofia Cajewski Winemaker, Cremaschi Furlotti
- “We at Yealands Estate Wines are proud to be
recognized by the Hong Kong International Wine & Spirit Competition. Theorganization is held in the highest regard and our success in the competitions has become a strong voice for our quality around the globe.”Avram DeitchGlobal Marketing Manager, Yealands Wine Group
- “Winning awards in reputable international wine shows such as the Cathay Pacific HKIWSC is one of the many ways of educating our consumers and giving them confidence in purchasing the Saint Clair brand. This enhances brand perception
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