三 1 6月 2011

VIP Judge for the 2011 Cathay Pacific International Wine & Spirit Competition announced

The Cathay Pacific Hong Kong International Wine and Spirit Competition (HKIWSC) name Alberto Antonini as the guest VIP judge for 2011.

Antonini, Italian oenologist and winery consultant, has held senior wine maker roles for Frescobaldi and Antinori, two of the leading Italian wine making families, along with roles at E&J Gallo in the USA and Concha y Toro in Chile.

Taking over from UK wine critic Tim Atkin MW in 2010, Antonini will join chair judges Debra Meiburg MW (acclaimed wine journalist, TV personality and one of Asia’s first Masters of Wine) and Simon Tam (Christie’s Head of Wine, China) who lead the panels of Asian born and Asian based judges, flown in specially for the competition by partner Cathay Pacific.

Antonini said: “I’m delighted to have been asked to join the highly regarded Cathay Pacific Hong Kong International Wine and Spirit Competition. The wine industry is looking closely at Asia as a growth market and I’m looking forward to getting started.”

Debra Meiburg MW, competition director comments: “we’re delighted to have Alberto as our guest International VIP judge. His diverse and extensive international winemaking experience is an excellent addition to our superb team of qualified Asian judges”.

Simon Tam added: “It’s a good opportunity to get the experience of someone as well qualified as Alberto, and I look forward to judging with him”.

HKIWSC Managing Director, Allen Gibbons comments: “With Hong Kong proving to be the gateway into the Asian wine and spirits market, and Italy as the partner country for the Hong Kong International Wine and Spirits Fair, Alberto is the perfect person to join Debra and Simon as co-chairs”.

The Cathay Pacific Hong Kong International Wine and Spirits Competition, now in its third year is the largest wine and spirits competition in Asia and is organised to the highest international standards: before judging wines and spirits are stored at the world renowned Crown Wine Cellars to ensure they reach the judging panels in perfect condition, the results themselves are then checked by a team from KPMG to ensure their accuracy giving entrants complete confidence in the rigor and accuracy of the results.

This year judging takes place between 12th October and 15th October 2011 with the results announced at the Hong Kong International Wine & Spirits Fair (3-5th November 2011)

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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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VIP Judge for the 2011 Cathay Pacific International Wine & Spirit Competition announced

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