🏆 Blind Tasting Competition

👥 Team Size: 4 people (HK Citizens)

💰 HK$400 per person

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An exciting opportunity to represent Hong Kong 🇭🇰 at the World Tasting Championship!

Compete in a team of four in an intense blind tasting of 12 wines from around the world. The winning team will represent Hong Kong and challenge over 40 national teams at the finale in Avignon, France (16–17 October 2026).

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🏛️ About the Championship

The World Tasting Championship, organised by La Revue du Vin de France, is the premier global blind tasting competition, bringing together the best palates from around the world. Teams are tested on their ability to identify grape varieties, regions, and vintages across a diverse selection of wines.

A true test of skill, knowledge, and teamwork.

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This relaxed discovery tasting features Unico Zelo, Australia’s cult-favorite pioneer of alternative grape varieties. With eight adventurous wines all priced under HK$200, it's the perfect chance to find your next "wow, where did you get that?" bottle🍇

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🍷 Featured Wine List:

• Unico Zelo Sea Foam Fiano 2023 (Pét-Nat)

• Unico Zelo Jade & Jasper Fiano 2022

• Unico Zelo Esoterico 2022 (Zibbibo, Gewürztraminer, Moscato Giallo, Greco, Chardonnay)

• Unico Zelo Origami Rosé 2023 (Grenache, Sangiovese, Dolcetto)

• Unico Zelo Jungle Jungle Dolcetto 2023

• Unico Zelo The River Nero d'Avola 2022

• Unico Zelo Truffle Hound Barbera Nebbiolo 2024

• Unico Zelo Delta Blue 2022 (Touriga Nacional, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc)

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🏛️ About Unico Zelo

Founded in 2014 by husband-and-wife duo Brendan and Laura Carter, Unico Zelo is a cult-favorite Australian winery celebrated for its playful, Italian-inspired wines made from climate-smart grape varieties like Fiano, Nero d'Avola, and Dolcetto. Based in the Adelaide Hills and Riverland, they champion drought-resistant varietals that thrive in Australia's hot, dry climate. In 2019, Unico Zelo became the first winery in Australia to achieve B-Corp certification, reflecting their commitment to environmental regeneration, including dedicating 1% of new product revenue to jungle reforestation🌿

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Step behind the scenes of one of Asia's most respected independent bottlers. Join Mr. Chandrakant Mohanty, Founder & Director of Mizunara, as he reveals the "WHY, WHAT and HOW" behind Mizunara's meticulous cask selection process, a philosophy refined since 2014.

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🥃 Whiskies Featured (20ml x 4 Mizunara Private Cask):

• Ardmore "Tamashii" 9 Years Old

• Silver Seal Ledaig 15 Years Old

• Silver Seal Dailuaine 14 Years Old

• Kanosuke "The Rainbow Girl"

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🏛️ About Mizunara

Founded in 2014, Mizunara has established itself as one of Asia's leading independent whisky bottlers, renowned for its discerning cask selection and deep relationships with distilleries across Scotland and Japan. The name "Mizunara" pays homage to the prized Japanese oak used in whisky maturation, a fitting tribute to the company's pursuit of rare, exceptional casks.

Under the leadership of Chandrakant Mohanty, Mizunara has built a reputation for sourcing single casks that tell a story each release reflecting passion, precision, and years of expertise. This masterclass offers a rare opportunity to understand the philosophy that guides every selection.

#VINEPASS #Mizunara #WhiskyMasterclass #PrivateCask #SingleCask #ScotchWhisky #JapaneseWhisky #UncleMings #AKIHotel #HongKongWhisky #WhiskyLovers #HongKongEvents #CaskSelection #IndependentBottler

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Journey to the foothills of the Helan Mountains as Legacy Peak one of Ningxia's most acclaimed wineries meets the refined Cantonese cuisine of Hoi King Heen for an unforgettable evening.

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🍷 Wines Featured:

• Legacy Peak Chardonnay 2023

• Legacy Peak Family Heritage Chardonnay 2023 (1.5L Magnum)

• Legacy Peak Cabernet Sauvignon 2022

• Legacy Peak Kalavinka Cabernet Sauvignon 2021

• Legacy Peak Family Heritage 2022

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🍽️ Menu Highlights:

• Hoi King Heen Deluxe Appetisers — Roasted Peking Duck, Imperial Ossetra Caviar, Chilled Abalone, Barbecued Suckling Pig

• Steamed Cod Fish Fillet, Crab Meat

• Wok-fried Tiger Prawns, Spring Onion, Ginger, Soy Sauce

• Wok-fried Razor Clams, Black Pepper Sauce

• Braised Black Tiger Palm Mushrooms, Angus Beef Cheek, Chinese Yam, Chili

• Stir-fried Pigeon Fillet, Lily Bulb, Assorted Bell Peppers

• Fried Rice, Roasted Pork Belly, Parma Ham, Preserved Vegetables

• Baked Almond Tart with Snow Swallow

• Osmanthus Cheese Pudding, Mochi

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🏛️ About Legacy Peak

Nestled at 1,246 metres altitude in the shadow of the ancient Xixia King Tombs, Legacy Peak is one of Ningxia's most prestigious estates and one of the very few in China with vines over 26 years old.

The winery is led by Ms. Zhou Shuzhen, one of China's most celebrated female winemakers with over 30 years of experience. Since 2019, viticulture consultant Mr. Eric Morro also consultant to Château Ausone in Saint-Émilion  has brought Bordelais expertise to the vineyard.

Legacy Peak first gained international recognition when its Kalavinka 2011 won Gold at the CWSA China Wine & Spirits Awards in 2014. Since then, the estate has earned numerous accolades from Decanter and expanded its presence across Singapore, Hong Kong, Malaysia, and beyond.

#VINEPASS #LegacyPeak #NingxiaWine #ChineseWine #WineDinner #HoiKingHeen #InterContinentalHongKong #HongKongWineEvents #FineDining #WinePairing #CantoneseFood #HelanMountain #WineLoversHK

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Exclusive Dinner | 7 Prestigious Cuvées by Henri Giraud

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Sotheby's Wine invites you to an exclusive evening celebrating the launch of Henri Giraud PR Rosé, one of Champagne's most coveted and artisanal houses. Set against the elegant backdrop of Sabatini Ristorante Italiano, this intimate dinner pairs exquisite Italian cuisine with seven exceptional Henri Giraud cuvées.

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🥂 Featured Wine List:

Reception:
• Henri Giraud Esprit Nature NV

Dinner:
• Henri Giraud Hommage au Pinot Noir NV
• Henri Giraud PR Rosé 90-22 NV
• Henri Giraud Aÿ Fût de Chêne MV20 Brut Grand Cru
• Henri Giraud Coteaux Champenoise Aÿ Grand Cru Rouge 2018
• Henri Giraud 'Argonne' Aÿ Grand Cru Brut 2017
• Henri Giraud Ratafia Champenois Solera 90-16

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This guided Cheese & Wine Tasting Experience is designed to help you match classic wine styles with the right cheeses.

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🎯 What to Expect:

• A guided tasting through six classic wine & cheese pairings

• Expert insights from Kyle Oosterberg (Winemaker & Educator)

• Practical pairing tips you can actually use at home

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🍷🧀 The Pairing Lineup:

• Sauvignon Blanc + Crottins de Chèvre (Goat's Milk)

• Chardonnay + Brie de Meaux (Cow's Milk)

• Dry Riesling + Feta in Brine (Sheep's Milk)

• Pinot Noir + Morbier (Cow's Milk)

• Cabernet Sauvignon + Extra Old Aged Gouda (Cow's Milk)

• Shiraz + Kabernus Blue (Goat's Milk)

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