Wallace Lo

Speciality	Wine
From	Hong Kong
Company	Mato
Position	Head Sommelier
Contact	Wallace@matocoffeewine.com
Instagram	@wally_at_somm

Wallace started his career in the French window in the IFC, things happened really quickly. First he finished the WSET Level 3 at the age of 21. Then Wallace decided to try to participate in competitions. As one of the youngest attendant in the competition, at the age of 23 he was first awarded 1st Runner of The Best Sommelier of Greater China 2012, one year after that he won the Champion of The Best Sommelier of Greater China 2013. And 2nd Runner up of The Best Sommelier of Greater China 2014. In 2015, that was one of the biggest achievements of Wallace. He was attending the “ASI The Best Sommelier of Asia & Oceania 2015” and he was one of the the first Hong Kong’s sommelier to be award on an international stage, he was 1st Runner of “ASI The Best Sommelier of Asia & Oceania 2015” representing Hong Kong and China. And in 2016 he also joined the “ASI The Best Sommelier of the World 2016” in Mendoza representing Hong Kong and China. Ranked 23rd, also one of the first Hong Kong sommelier to be awarded with a ranking.
Besides the competitions, Wallace was also certified with Advance Sommelier by Court of Master Sommelier in 2019.

"As it is my first time joining the HK IWSC tasting, it would be my pleasure share my perspective as a sommelier. To use the tasting skills and knowledge I have to make fair judgment. To have fair and honest recommendation to the end user of the products.

I am looking forward to exploring and learning about the latest trends in the market and learning more through communicating with other experts in different fields."

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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
“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. The organization 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 an in turn increases sales across our entire portfolio of wines.”Maria EastonWinemaker, Saint Clair Family Estate

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