The 17th Hong Kong International Wine & Spirits Fair Opens Today

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– Over 620 exhibitors from 23 nations and areas will be showcasing white wine, spirits, sake, beer, low- and non-alcoholic drinks with over 30% of exhibitors including spirits. Almost half of all activities are spirits-related.

– The freshly introduced “World of Spirits” zone highlights spirits from 14 nations and areas, consisting of 6 of the “Top 10 Chinese Baijiu Brands” such as Kweichow Moutai, showcasing the ingenious, global and varied development of Chinese baijiu.

– Sharing insights from their locations of competence are Masters of Wine Debra Meiburg, Jennifer Docherty, and Xing Wei who will all host essential occasions.

HONG KONG, Nov 6, 2025 – (ACN Newswire)– Arranged by theHong Kong Trade Development Council(HKTDC), theHong Kong International Wine & & Spirits Fair (Wine & & Spirits Fair) opens today and runs for 3 days (6– 8 November) at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. This year’s Wine & & Spirits Fair includes over 620 exhibitors from 23 nations and areas, consisting of Chinese Mainland, Hong Kong, and Taiwan, and exhibitors from the Americas, Asia, and Europe. With 18 structures, the Wine & & Spirits Fair strengthens Hong Kong’s function as a local center for the red wine and spirits trade.

As the spirits market diversifies together with the Chief Executive’s statement of decreased alcohol task in 2015’s Policy Address, this year’s Wine & & Spirits Fair presents the”World of Spiritszone, including spirits from 14 nations and areas. Visitors can check out spirits culture and flavours from all over the world all in one location, including a strong existence of Chinese baijiu and regional Hong Kong brand names. 6 of the “Top 10 Chinese Baijiu Brands” are showing, consisting of Kweichow Moutai, Jiangsu Yanghe, Wuliangye, Luzhou Laojiao, Jiannanchun and Langjiu from Sichuan. Included are Hongjiaban Baijiu, established by Hong Kong star Timmy Hung, and Kowloon Distillery, Hong Kong’s very first regional scotch brand name.

This year,Xing WeiAsia’s youngest Master of Wine, signs up with acclaimed sommeliersCarlito ChiuandCalvin Choi in a blind tasting occasion to choose their preferred red white wines, gewurztraminers, Chinese baijiu, sake/rice white wine, whisky, and other alcohols, to function as a recommendation for market specialists and the general public. The picked white wines and spirits will have unique labels attached at the reasonable for simple recognition.

The chosen white wines and spirits by the 3 lovers were:

Red Wine

  • PORTA da RAVESSA OLD VINEYARDS RED; Portugal(Adega de Redondo, Crl; Booth no.: 3E-B15)
  • Silk Road Vineyards Harvest Red Dry; China(Xinjiang Silk Road Vineyards Co., Ltd; Booth no.: 3E-A22)
  • MARSLAN; China(Xinjiang Silk Road Vineyards Co., Ltd; Booth no.: 3E-A22)
  • Le vin du desert de Gobi; China (Xingjiang Xiangdu Winery Co., Ltd LES CHAMPS D’OR; Booth no.: 3E-A02)

Gewurztraminer

  • Château Plain Point; France (The Wine Cave Co.Ltd; Booth no.: 3D-D21)

Chinese Baijiu

  • China(Sichuan Liben Wine Co., Ltd; Booth no.: 3C-D10)
  • Loong Honor (LongYu) Baijiu – Collector’s Edition; China(Domplex Hong Kong Limited; Booth no.: 3C-D20)
  • China(Sichuan Guizili Wine Co., Ltd; Booth no.: 3C-D10)
  • Xijiangyue Ruyi Baijiu; China (Fujian Guotai Liquor Co., Ltd; Booth no.: 3C-E06)

Sake/Rice Wine

  • LingLingJiu 16%abv; China (Hunam LingLingJiu Biotechnology Co., Ltd; Booth no.: 3C-C27)

Whisky

  • Solera Muscat Cask Single Malt Whisky 44%;; Australia(SPRING BAY DISTILLERY; Booth no.: 3E-C06B)
  • Barts Blended Irish Whiskey – XS Extra Sherry Blend; Ireland (Lough Ree Distillery; Booth no.: 3C-D19)
  • Kowloon Single Malt Whiskey; Hong Kong (Kowloon Spirits Limited; Booth no.: 3C-E26)

Other Liquors

  • Braastad VSOP Cognac; France(Hong Kong Fine Wine Exchange Centre Ltd.; Booth no.: 3C-E18)
  • 3 Cuts Gin (Distiller’s Release) 42% ABV; Australia (Turner Stillhouse; Booth no.: 3E-C08B)
  • Hakutake Yuzumon; Japan (Wismettac Nippon Foods Company Limited; Booth no.: 3D-C10)
  • 5 Flowers Tea Gin; Hong Kong (Two Moons Distillery; Booth no.: 3D-A23)

Exciting occasions check out market patterns

Over 40 occasions and conferences will be held throughout the Wine & & Spirits Fair, with 20 concentrated on spirits, providing insights into the most recent market advancements. Emphasizes consist ofStem from China – Sail to the World 2025 China Baijiu Culture International Promotion Asia Forum(6 November), co-organised by the China Alcoholic Drinks Association and HKTDC.Tasmanian Whisky & & Spirits Master Classarranged by Australia China Business Council andBaijiu– The Rising TrendbyTomy Fongwill be held tomorrow (7 November). TheBaijiu Experience Zonepresenting various scent kinds of Chinese baijiu through sensory experiences, will be among the highlights of the Wine & & Spirits Fair.

Masters of Wine host crucial sessions, withDebra MeiburghostingCathay Global Wine & & Spirits Awards Asia– Award Presentation CeremonyandWhite Wine Industry Conference: AI in Wine Businesstoday,Jennifer DochertyhostingOff The Beaten Path, Gems From Unsung RegionsandXing WeihostingSavour the Wines of Chinese Terroir

On 8th November, the last day of the Wine & & Spirits Fair, the Wine Fiesta zone will be open to ticket-holding members of the general public aged 18 or above who can sample and purchase red wine and spirits, and take part inBaijiu 101 Classarranged by VTC, to comprehend more about Chinese baijiu; anAustrian Wine and Local Sauce Pairing Workshopwill be hosted byDebra Meiburg;Handle a Wine-pairing Experience with Carlitohosted byCarlito Chiu; food pairing occasionWhen Sake Meets Chinese Cuisineled byMenex CheungExecutive Chef of China Tang Landmark; andMixology Partywhere mixologists from different nations and areas will carry out mixed drink presentations utilizing various kinds of spirits as the base. Amongst them are a number of bartenders from bars noted in the “Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2025”.

There are numerous white wine awards and competitors throughout the Wine & & Spirits Fair. Cathay Global Wine and Spirits Awards Asia – Award Ceremony happens today.Hong Kong International Mixology Showdown 2025– Semi Final of HK areais held today andLast of China GBA areawill be held tomorrow.RED WINE LUXE Hong Kong TOP 10 Wine Pairing Restaurant Awardsand2025 Hong Kong International Spirits Challenge Awards Ceremonyby the Hong Kong General Chamber of Wine & & Spirits will likewise be held tomorrow.TASTING TRENDIES Sake Awards TTSA & & Spirits Challenge TTSC Awards Ceremony 2025 will be hung on the last day of the Wine & & Spirits Fair.

Last day opens to ticket-holding public

Routine tickets of the Wine Fiesta, priced at HK$ 220, are offered at the exhibit location. Advance tickets, priced at HK$ 128, are offered till 6pm on 7 November by means of CTG Bus, GoByBus, HK Liquor Store, HK01, HKGO, KKDay, KLOOK, lankwaifong.com, Trip.com, Winenow, Wai Shing Wine International CO., Ltd. and Trans-Island Chinalink. Ticket purchasers will get a Lucaris crystal red wine glass on a first-come, first-served basis. Visitors can delight in and acquire white wines and spirits from around the globe, consisting of some that are not yet offered on the marketplace, at different tasting zones around the exhibit halls.

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More than 620 exhibitors bring a varied collection of red wines and spirits to the 17th Hong Kong International Wine & & Spirits Fair, which opens today and runs up until Saturday, 8 November at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre in Wan Chai.

Xing Wei (ideal), Master of Wine, signs up with acclaimed sommeliers Carlito Chiu (left) and Calvin Choi (centre) in blind tasting sessions to pick their preferred red wines and spirits.

A choice of white wines and spirits selected by the 3 lovers.

Inaugural World of Spirits showcases homegrown brand names, supplies a perfect platform for regional brand names to broaden into worldwide markets. (Photo: Kowloon Distillery, Hong Kong’s very first regional bourbon brand name)

Luzhou Laojiao formally revealed its brand-new item “Guojiao 1573 · Beautiful Hong Kong” today at the Wine & & Spirits Fair. The bottle style attentively integrates renowned Hong Kong landmarks, consisting of the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, highlighting the city’s abundant cultural identity.

For the very first time, Zhejiang Zhuji Pavilion is taking part in the Wine and Spirits Fair

Jennifer Docherty, Master of Wine, hosts the workshop entitled “Off The Beaten Path, Gems From Unsung Regions” today.

Debra Meiburg, Master of Wine, hosts Cathay Global Wine & & Spirits Awards 2025 Presentation Ceremony today. There are numerous other red wine awards and competitors throughout the Wine and Spirits Fair.

On Saturday, 8th November, the last day of the Fair, the Wine Fiesta zone will be open to ticket-holding members of the general public aged 18 or above who can sample and purchase red wine and spirits, along with delight in Mixologists efficiencies.


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