[2023] Thomas Ho

Speciality	Wine
From	Taiwan
Company	LE SOMM / NKUHT / Star Wine List
Position	Founder / Assistant Professor / Ambassador
Website	http://www.lesommtw.com
Facebook	thomas.ho.501
Instagram	ho_sommelier

Thomas Ho served as Head Sommelier at Asia's 50 Best Restaurant "Le Moût Restaurant (Relais & Châteaux)" from 2010 to 2018 and received the A.S.I. International Sommelier Diploma in 2016. He represented Taiwan in the 15th annual World's Best Sommelier Competition in Mendoza, Argentina in the same year. In 2017, he had the opportunity to study the sommelier profession with Mr. Gerard Basset in the UK and published the book "PAIROLOGY — A Sommelier's Guide to Matching Food and Drink" in 2022.

Currently, Thomas is the founder of LE SOMM, a consulting company for 10 well-known Michelin restaurants in Taiwan, including Liberté, Mountain and Sea House, and MUME. He is also an Assistant Professor at the National Kaohsiung University of Hospitality and Tourism (NKUHT), where he teaches wine knowledge and the art of the sommelier profession.

"I hope to contribute objective wine evaluations to the HK IWSC Judging Panel, and approach the tastings from a food and beverage perspective, particularly in regards to food and wine pairing. With the contemporary dining scene placing more emphasis on the experience of food and wine pairing, I believe that my expertise in this area will be particularly useful."

"French wine and food pairing is my favorite part of judging because I was once the champion of Taiwan's Best French Sommelier competition(SOPEXA) and worked at Relais & Châteaux French restaurants for over 10 years."

"I look forward to meeting other experts, exploring trends, and discussing the sales and promotion possibilities of wines in the food and beverage industry, especially after the pandemic where the market has taken on a different outlook."

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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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[2023] Thomas Ho

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