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DAY 3<br />

THURSDAY<br />

26 MAY 2016<br />

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW<br />

Yuji Yamazaki<br />

President & Chief Executive Officer,<br />

Suntory Wine International Ltd<br />

WE ARE INTRODUCING OUR<br />

“JAPANESE WINES”, MADE 100%<br />

FROM GRAPES GROWN IN JAPAN<br />

Read page 9<br />

REGIONAL SPOTLIGHT<br />

LAND OF THE<br />

RISING SUN<br />

EVOLUTION OF JAPAN’S IMPORT<br />

AND EXPORT MARKETS<br />

Read page 14<br />

SPECIAL FEATURE - SPARKLING WINES<br />

ONE OF THE FASTEST GROWING<br />

CATEGORIES WORLDWIDE<br />

Read page 10<br />

TRADE TALK<br />

Jaewon Lee<br />

Company spokesman,<br />

Hyundai Department Store Group<br />

…PEOPLE ARE SEEKING MORE FINE<br />

QUALITY WINES AT A REASONABLE PRICE<br />

Read page 8


<strong>Vinexpo</strong> Hong Kong 2016<br />

PRACTICAL GUIDE<br />

LEVEL 1 LEVEL 3<br />

Level 3 / Stand JK-50-9<br />

Level 3 / Stand N-64


EDITORIAL<br />

<strong>Vinexpo</strong> HONG KONG 2016<br />

PROGRAMME<br />

Richard<br />

Barnes<br />

Editor-in-chief<br />

All Systems Go…<br />

We Have Lift Off!<br />

THURSDAY 26 MAY 2016<br />

Breakfast Conference: “Can Shiraz Become the<br />

Next Trend in Asia?”<br />

Presented by <strong>Vinexpo</strong>, animated by Andrew Caillard<br />

with Robert Hill-Smith, Ronald Brown and Nelson<br />

Chow<br />

VINEXPO EVENT / ENGLISH - Free entrance<br />

9:00 am - 10:00 am / Level 2 - Room 211/212<br />

Chinese Wine: Its True Story<br />

Presented by Zuming Wang and Lu Yang<br />

TASTING / ENGLISH & CHINESE -<br />

Free entrance<br />

10:00 am - 11:30 am / Level 2 - Room 201B<br />

Pioneer’s in Chile’s Cool Climate Terroir<br />

Presented by Jeannie Cho Lee, MW and Francisco Baettig<br />

TASTING / ENGLISH - By invitation only<br />

10:00 am - 11:30 am / Level 1 - Room 104/105<br />

The Barossa’s Old Vine Heritage<br />

Presented by Phil Reedman, MW and James March<br />

TASTING / ENGLISH - Free entrance<br />

10:00 am - 11:30 am / Level 1 - Room 109/110<br />

Optimizing Your Wine Logistics on the Global Stage<br />

Presented by Loris Mainardi, Nick Street, Wang Ning and Nick Nie<br />

SEMINAR / ENGLISH - Free entrance<br />

10:00 am - 12:30 am /Level 1 - Room 111/112<br />

<strong>Vinexpo</strong> Hong Kong again proves to be a great<br />

launch pad for new products and ideas. Of course,<br />

long-time participants use the show to launch<br />

new brands, cuvees and packaging, but other,<br />

more exceptional launches are marking the show.<br />

Just one of these is the announcement by Japan’s<br />

Suntory – present at the show for the first time – that<br />

it is introducing Japanese wines, made 100% from<br />

grapes grown in Japan. These include wines made<br />

from Koshu and Muscat Bailey A grapes, which are<br />

unique to Japan, and other grape varieties.<br />

In our exclusive interview today with Yuji Yamazaki,<br />

President of Suntory Wine International, he<br />

postulates that while the Japanese wine category is<br />

not yet well recognised around the world, or even<br />

in Asia right now, the fact that the international wine<br />

industry will have the chance to taste his wines and<br />

the quality and diversity they offer will lead more<br />

people to enjoy Japanese wines in the near future.<br />

Other launches are making the news, such as the<br />

case of Vinadeis. The company has chosen <strong>Vinexpo</strong><br />

HK as the location for the spectacular global relaunch<br />

of the 125-year-old Cordier (Bordeaux)<br />

brand.<br />

Of course these are just a couple of examples of the<br />

kinds of announcements that are making this year’s<br />

vintage of <strong>Vinexpo</strong> Hong Kong so special!<br />

Saint-Emilion - Pomerol - Fronsac Masterclass<br />

Presented by Jean-François Quenin, Frédéric<br />

Borderie and Liang Fabris<br />

TASTING / CHINESE & ENGLISH - Free entrance<br />

10:00 am - 11:30 am<br />

Level 1 - Room 106/107/108<br />

Masterclass on Top Italian Spirits<br />

Presented by Gambero Rosso with Marco Sabellico<br />

and Massimo D’Addezio<br />

TASTING / ENGLISH - By invitation only<br />

10:00 am - 11:30 am<br />

Level 2 - Room 209/210<br />

Greek Wine Masterclass<br />

Presented by Mui Corinne and Mihailos Greg<br />

TASTING / ENGLISH & CHINESE -<br />

By invitation only<br />

10:00 am - 11:30 am<br />

Level 2 - Room 204/205<br />

Grand Cercle des Vins de Bordeaux Tasting -<br />

Vintages 2012 and 2013<br />

Presented by The Grand Cercle des Vins de Bordeaux<br />

TASTING / FRENCH & ENGLISH - Free entrance<br />

10:00 am - 4:00 pm / Level 1 - Room 101A<br />

Organic Wines at their Best<br />

Presented by <strong>Vinexpo</strong> feat. Bettane+Desseauve<br />

TASTING / ENGLISH - Entrance fee *<br />

10:30 am - 11:30 am / Level 1 - Room 101B<br />

Shiraz <strong>Day</strong> - Best in Show Contest<br />

Presented by <strong>Vinexpo</strong> & Citadelles du vin<br />

VINEXPO EVENT - Free entrance<br />

10:30 am - 3:30 pm / Level 3 - Grand Foyer<br />

Bordeaux & Bordeaux Supérieur Tasting<br />

Presented by Hervé Grandeau<br />

TASTING / FRENCH & ENGLISH - By invitation only<br />

11:00 am - 3:00 pm / Level 2 - Room 206/207/208<br />

* Masterclass tickets can be purchased at the information desks on Level 1 (Hall 1E – Hall 1C – Hall 1A) and on Level 3 (Hall 3E – Hall 3C – Hall 3)<br />

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VINEXPO DAILY / DAY 3 / THURSDAY 26 TH MAY 2016 3


NEWS<br />

The Champagne Houses New Wave<br />

Presented by <strong>Vinexpo</strong> feat. Bettane+Desseauve<br />

TASTING / ENGLISH - Entrance fee *<br />

12:00 - 1:00 pm / Level 1- Room 101B<br />

<strong>Vinexpo</strong> Press Briefing<br />

Presented by Guillaume Deglise, CEO<br />

of <strong>Vinexpo</strong> SEMINAR / ENGLISH - Free entrance<br />

12:00 - 1:00 pm / Level 1 - Press Center<br />

Syrah / Shiraz - An International<br />

Expression of a Noble Grape<br />

Presented by Decanter, animated by John<br />

Stimpfig with Peter Gago, Philipe Guigan,<br />

Eduardo Chadwick, Stefano Frascolla, Matt<br />

Staf-ford and Tim Steinke<br />

TASTING / ENGLISH - Entrance fee *<br />

12:00 - 1:30 pm / Level 2 - Room 201A<br />

A World of Sparkling Wine<br />

Presented by Rachel Brown,<br />

TASTING / ENGLISH - Free entrance<br />

1:00 pm - 2:30 pm / Level 1 - Room 109/110<br />

History, Evolution, Revolution<br />

of Australian Shiraz<br />

Presented by Phil Reedman, MW<br />

TASTING / ENGLISH - Free entrance<br />

1:00 pm - 2:30 pm<br />

Level 1 - Room 106/107/108<br />

Syrah & Food Matching Seminar<br />

Presented by Debra Meiburg, MW<br />

TASTING / ENGLISH - Entrance fee *<br />

4:00 pm - 5:30 pm / Level 2 - Room 201A<br />

How Spice Character Makes Australian<br />

Shiraz Unique<br />

Presented by Con Simos and Patricia<br />

Williamson<br />

TASTING / ENGLISH - Free entrance<br />

4:00 pm - 5:30 pm / Level 1 - Room 104/105<br />

* Masterclass tickets can be purchased at the information desks on Level 1<br />

(Hall 1E – Hall 1C – Hall 1A) and on Level 3 (Hall 3E – Hall 3C – Hall 3)<br />

ADVERTORIAL<br />

Cocktail Time<br />

Marie Brizard creates the buzz @ <strong>Vinexpo</strong><br />

Hong Kong<br />

The Marie Brizard name is synonymous with the world of cocktails, so what better<br />

way to present products than with a signature cocktail hour… or in this case hours…<br />

at <strong>Vinexpo</strong> Hong Kong.<br />

The event was open to all present at the show,<br />

including importers, distributors and the media.<br />

“The goal was to put forward our flagship<br />

brands present at the show, including Marie<br />

Brizard liqueurs, Gautier Cognac, and Sobieski<br />

Estate Vodka, and one of the cocktails uses<br />

Moncigale Côtes de Provence Rosé wine,”<br />

says Josette Morieux, Cultural Heritage Director<br />

Group – Marie Brizard Wine and Spirits<br />

France. “The idea was to make a buzz… to<br />

create some movement rather than have a<br />

‘static’ stand.”<br />

Four cocktails were concocted by Stéphane<br />

Levan, general manager and barman of the<br />

Honi Honi Tiki Cocktail Lounge in Hong Kong<br />

– recognised as one of the 50 top bars in Asia:<br />

Misty Spice – a double-layered cocktail<br />

based on Sobieski Estate Vodka, with<br />

both apple and lime juice, and leveraging<br />

Marie Brizard vanilla syrup as well as<br />

essences of spice-mix and cinnamon;<br />

Marie Love – with Marie Brizard Parfait Amour<br />

Liqueur, rosé wine and tonic water;<br />

Framboisette – with Marie Brizard Framboise<br />

Liqueur and Anisette, Gin, limejuice, and a top<br />

up of Champagne;<br />

And Rickshaw – including Gautier VSOP<br />

Cognac, Marie Brizard Apricot Brandy Liqueur,<br />

and Marie Brizard Tea Essence and Ginger<br />

Essence.<br />

Meanwhile, Ms Morieux tells <strong>Vinexpo</strong> <strong>Daily</strong><br />

that the marketing crew at Marie Brizard is<br />

currently working on re-boosting the brand’s<br />

key visual, concept and logo: “On 16 th June<br />

this year, our marketing team will conclude its<br />

work and we will be able to present the new<br />

logo and concept, all based on Marie Brizard<br />

1755 – with its historic connotations… and<br />

the woman, with a great deal of audacity and<br />

elegance, who has been in existence for 260<br />

years” •<br />

Level 3, Stand MN-70<br />

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NEWS<br />

Hong Kong Top Asian Sales Hub<br />

Accolade Wines leverages <strong>Vinexpo</strong> HK to promote “One Stop Shop” strategy<br />

Founded by Thomas Hardy in the mid 19 th Century in Adelaide, Australia, Accolade<br />

Wines do a lot of business in Australia and the UK, but distribution is evolving constantly<br />

on a global scale. We asked Grant Viney, Accolade’s General Manager for Asia, what<br />

his company’s ambitions are in this respect.<br />

Australia and the UK represent our largest<br />

individual markets. This said, Hardys alone is<br />

distributed in more than 130 countries across<br />

all continents, so we already have<br />

significant reach beyond these two<br />

markets. Hardys also has a very strong<br />

foothold in Asia and continues to grow<br />

each year. Accolade has a stated<br />

mission to be the leading supplier of<br />

New World wines across the globe.<br />

We have significant distribution of<br />

our Australian, South African, New<br />

Zealand and American portfolio<br />

here in Asia and beyond. There is<br />

also a great deal of excitement<br />

for our future in the Chilean<br />

category with the purchase of<br />

Vina Anakena in September<br />

last year. Anakena has a small<br />

yet solid footprint in Asia, and<br />

we are moving to expand<br />

our offer to cater for a wider<br />

range of consumer groups and<br />

distribution channels.<br />

What’s new from Accolade<br />

this year at <strong>Vinexpo</strong> HK?<br />

Accolade has gradually shifted<br />

our centre of gravity in Asia,<br />

with Hong Kong now being<br />

our most significant sales<br />

hub in the region. Previously,<br />

Accolade has not exhibited as<br />

the corporate entity, but instead<br />

seeded individual brands into<br />

the exhibition through industry group alliances.<br />

This year we are proud to showcase our portfolio<br />

under the Accolade banner. Existing and<br />

prospective partners will be able to see out<br />

total offer. This has changed significantly<br />

since the last <strong>Vinexpo</strong> Hong Kong, with<br />

the addition of Mud House Wines from<br />

New Zealand, Grant Burge Wines from<br />

Barossa Valley Australia, and of course<br />

Vina Anakena from Chile.<br />

What are your main goals at <strong>Vinexpo</strong><br />

HK?<br />

We strongly believe in our “one<br />

stop shop” for New World Wines<br />

proposition, and with the opportunity<br />

to engage with our current and<br />

potential business partners, we will<br />

show that partnering with Accolade<br />

creates efficiencies for their category.<br />

How important is <strong>Vinexpo</strong> HK<br />

for you as part of your marketing<br />

programme in Asia?<br />

Each and every year there is constant<br />

pressure to get the marketing mix right<br />

in the region. <strong>Vinexpo</strong> Hong Kong<br />

has been identified as a major event<br />

that Accolade will support this year,<br />

and we look forward to seeing the<br />

benefits that will flow from this •<br />

Level 1, Stand AB-75<br />

EACH AND EVERY<br />

YEAR THERE IS CONSTANT<br />

PRESSURE TO GET THE<br />

MARKETING MIX RIGHT IN<br />

THE REGION.<br />

Grant Viney<br />

General Manager for Asia,<br />

Accolade Wines<br />

vinexpodaily.com VINEXPO DAILY / DAY 3 / THURSDAY 26 TH MAY 2016 5


NEWS<br />

Champagne…<br />

An “appellation” that means so much more than just vineyards…<br />

Vincent Perrin<br />

CEO, Comité Champagne<br />

2016 is a landmark year for the<br />

Comité Champagne, as it’s the<br />

first time in many years that the<br />

organisation has been present<br />

at an international wine show,<br />

and <strong>Vinexpo</strong> Hong Kong was<br />

chosen as the most obvious place<br />

for a collective representation of<br />

Champagne hillsides, houses and<br />

cellars. We asked the committee’s<br />

CEO, Vincent Perrin why.<br />

We chose <strong>Vinexpo</strong> because of my<br />

trust in the capacity of this brand to<br />

adequately “carry” the hillsides, houses<br />

and cellars and indeed the spirit of<br />

Champagne in a destination such as<br />

China, and Asia in general. The angle<br />

we have chosen in being present is<br />

not that of commercial promotion, but<br />

is more of communicating with the<br />

visitors on topics of a broader interest.<br />

One such theme is the inscription of the<br />

Champagne region, its hillsides, houses<br />

and cellars, since the 4 th July last year,<br />

on the UNESCO World Heritage list.<br />

Another “first” at <strong>Vinexpo</strong> is the ability<br />

to explore the Champagne region<br />

using Virtual Reality technology. The<br />

visitor feels as though he or she has<br />

been teleported – for a few minutes<br />

– to Champagne. This stirs them to<br />

want to come and visit for real and<br />

to discover more. Many professionals<br />

ask questions after this experience,<br />

enabling us to elaborate the information<br />

and also invite them to our third floor<br />

pavilion where they can meet a number<br />

of Champagne producers.<br />

There still remains a huge amount of<br />

potential in the Chinese market for<br />

Champagne. How are you addressing<br />

this?<br />

Mainland China is #19 on our export<br />

list, with 1.3 million bottles shipped in<br />

2015. We are in a similar situation to<br />

Bordeaux ten years ago. We believe<br />

that our exceptional wine will continue<br />

to find new markets, in particular<br />

among the younger demographic, such<br />

as the Shanghai “yuppies” and young<br />

professional MBAs in the country’s<br />

key cities, who are beginning to have<br />

the “Champagne reflex”. In Asia, the<br />

Japanese market continues to be the<br />

main driver for Champagne sales, but<br />

in 2015, the two most dynamic markets<br />

were Korea and Taiwan •<br />

Level 1, Concourse 12<br />

6 VINEXPO DAILY / DAY 3 / THURSDAY 26 TH MAY 2016


NEWS<br />

同 一 酒 庄 , 两 种 味 道<br />

法 国 中 东 部 大 区 博 若 莱 位 于 勃 艮 第<br />

的 南 部 , 距 地 中 海 很 近 , 拥 有 得 天<br />

独 厚 的 气 候 , 温 暖 、 干 燥 , 很 多 附<br />

近 区 域 的 葡 萄 酒 也 被 归 到 勃 艮 第 产<br />

区 。 我 们 所 喜 欢 的 Fond Moiroux 酒<br />

庄 , 早 在 1789 年 就 已 经 在 这 个 片<br />

区 酝 酿 自 己 的 风 味 , 主 营 干 红 葡 萄<br />

酒 , 同 时 也 兼 顾 果 味 酒 。<br />

参 加 这 次 香 港 品 酒 会 的 你 将 会 获 得<br />

品 尝 两 种 不 同 原 酿 液 的 机 会 。<br />

一 种 是 传 统 酿 造 法 , 采 用 整 株 葡<br />

萄 , 酿 造 8-10 天 , 以 获 得 更 好 的 香<br />

气 和 鞣 酸 ; 另 一 种 是 12-14 天 的 长 发<br />

酵 , 并 且 每 两 天 缓 慢 过 泵 一 次 , 保<br />

留 较 好 的 当 地 葡 萄 风 味 。<br />

Level 3, Stand MN-53-1<br />

与 艺 术 跨 界<br />

La Cave des Vignerons de Saint-Chinian 和 他 法<br />

国 的 经 销 商 Karactère 正 式 因 为 对 于 艺 术 的 独 特 理<br />

念 而 走 到 了 一 起 。 他 们 运 用 了 当 代 艺 术 和 怀 旧 的 理<br />

念 , 在 葡 萄 酒 桶 壁 上 印 上 相 应 的 图 案 , 同 时 表 达 了<br />

他 们 对 艺 术 家 的 致 敬 , 每 一 年 他 们 都 推 出 了 一 个 系<br />

列 。<br />

2014 年 , 由 法 国 街 头 艺 术 的 女 王 Miss-Tic 设 计 ,<br />

拥 有 超 过 30 年 的 混 合 艺 术 经 验 与 这 个 系 列 酒 完 美<br />

结 合 , 受 到 了 不 少 人 们 的 称 赞 ;2015 年 这 个 系 列<br />

酒 又 和 法 国 卡 通 画 家 Aurel 的 合 作 , 推 出 了 设 计 和<br />

漫 画 结 合 的 纪 念 系 列 。 忽 然 又 非 常 期 待 纪 念 的 系 列<br />

款 !<br />

Level 3, Stand JK-40-8<br />

PAUL GOERG 香 槟 发 布<br />

CUVÉE 夫 人 2005 系 列<br />

在 经 历 了 两 年 之 久 的 困 境 后 , 依 靠 高 纯 度 和 极 佳 的 口<br />

感 ,Cuvées2005 系 列 获 得 了 成 功 。<br />

选 择 入 土 时 间 最 早 葡 萄 藤 上 品 质 最 佳 的 葡 萄 果 实 ,Cuvée<br />

夫 人 2005 系 列 采 用 最 佳 原 汁 酿 造 。 采 用 了 最 精 准 的 酿<br />

造 方 法 , 通 过 在 不 锈 钢 小 桶 中 的 精 细 酿 造 和 8 年 秘 方 发<br />

酵 ,Cuvée 夫 人 稀 少 而 矜 贵 。 作 为 Paul Goerg 中 无 可 挑 剔<br />

的 产 品 ,Cuvée 夫 人 2005 系 列 仅 发 售 3000 瓶 。<br />

Level 3, Stand MN-53-12<br />

澳 大 利 亚<br />

对 华 酒 业<br />

出 口 大 幅<br />

增 长<br />

2015 年 , 随 着 市 场 大 潮 的<br />

涨 落 , 澳 大 利 亚 和 法 国 对 华<br />

葡 萄 酒 出 口 量 暴 增 。 中 国 海<br />

关 数 据 显 示 , 进 口 葡 萄 酒 相<br />

比 2014 年 环 比 上 升 37%,<br />

达 到 190 亿 美 金 , 而 其 中 ,<br />

澳 大 利 亚 是 最 大 的 赢 家 。 部<br />

分 原 因 是 2014 年 中 澳 双 边<br />

贸 易 协 定 的 签 署 , 该 协 定 取<br />

消 了 直 至 2019 年 的 进 口 关<br />

税 。<br />

2016 年 的 报 告 显 示 , 该 增<br />

长 在 2016 年 还 在 持 续 。 第<br />

一 季 度 中 , 法 国 和 澳 大 利 亚<br />

的 葡 萄 酒 进 口 量 相 比 去 年 同<br />

期 增 30%, 进 口 额 度 相 比 去<br />

年 同 期 增 加 超 过 40%。 澳 大<br />

利 亚 方 面 , 第 一 季 度 增 长 超<br />

过 法 国 增 长 50% 之 多 , 量 增<br />

33%, 销 售 额 增 加 约 78%。<br />

vinexpodaily.com VINEXPO DAILY / DAY 3 / THURSDAY 26 TH MAY 2016 7


TRADE TALK<br />

PRESS CORNER<br />

With 15 existing stores and 4 new stores opening this year, the<br />

Hyundai Department Store group is one of the most important<br />

in Korea. With gross sales at around US$7bn, the chain is a<br />

major mover of wine products in the Korean Republic. Company<br />

spokesman Jaewon Lee talks to us about how consumer demand<br />

is changing over time in his country.<br />

There has been a lot of demand<br />

by Korean people for wine as a<br />

gift rather than self-drinking. The<br />

price gap between shopping malls<br />

(including department stores) and<br />

restaurants is big, so a large portion<br />

of consumption is taken up<br />

by shopping malls. However, today,<br />

as many Koreans are becoming<br />

interested in gourmet experiences,<br />

self-drinking consumption<br />

is on the rise. Another factor affecting<br />

change in consumption habits<br />

is that many restaurants are now<br />

offering corkage services for free,<br />

meaning the opportunities of tasting<br />

wine are increasing.<br />

Why are you attending <strong>Vinexpo</strong><br />

Hong Kong?<br />

As self-drinking of wine is increasing<br />

in Korea, people are seeking more<br />

fine quality wines at a reasonable<br />

price. So my company is trying<br />

to satisfy customer needs and<br />

looking for new wines from new<br />

continents, which is why I attend<br />

<strong>Vinexpo</strong>. <strong>Vinexpo</strong> is one of the<br />

biggest and best wine trade shows<br />

in the world, so I hope that I will<br />

meet various good wine producers<br />

and sales agents from all around<br />

the world.<br />

This year for the first time, <strong>Vinexpo</strong><br />

Hong Kong has an official<br />

show daily. What do you think of<br />

this idea?<br />

I think a new trial is always worth<br />

doing. A show daily will be good<br />

and important method for gathering<br />

people together.•<br />

Jaewon Lee<br />

Company spokesman,<br />

Hyundai Department<br />

Store group<br />

The Evolution of Korean<br />

Wine Consumption<br />

VINEXPO<br />

IS ONE OF THE<br />

BIGGEST AND<br />

BEST WINE<br />

TRADE SHOWS<br />

IN THE WORLD,<br />

SO I HOPE<br />

THAT I WILL<br />

MEET VARIOUS<br />

GOOD WINE<br />

PRODUCERS<br />

AND SALES<br />

AGENTS FROM<br />

ALL AROUND<br />

THE WORLD.<br />

Michel Bettane<br />

& Thierry Desseauve<br />

French wine critics, bettane+desseauve<br />

THREE DECADES<br />

OF EXPERTISE<br />

<strong>Vinexpo</strong> featuring<br />

bettane+desseauve...<br />

and much more!<br />

Established ten years ago by renowned<br />

French wine critics Michel Bettane and Thierry<br />

Desseauve, bettane+desseauve has the aim and<br />

objective to provide information to the trade<br />

and help consumers better know and choose<br />

the wines. The company is based on a group of<br />

wine experts while working on different media<br />

- press, books, Internet - and other events in<br />

Europe, France, Italy, UK and Asia (Hong Kong,<br />

China, South Korea and Japan). We asked how<br />

long they have been following <strong>Vinexpo</strong>, and<br />

what their thoughts are about the show…<br />

MB: We leverage a wine expertise that dates back over<br />

30 years and know <strong>Vinexpo</strong> is in a league of its own<br />

when it comes to major trade fairs. The competition in<br />

Europe and Asia is quite fierce and represents a good<br />

challenge for the business. The “<strong>Vinexpo</strong> featuring<br />

bettane+desseauve” is part of their overall strategy:<br />

we’re actually proud and honoured to be part of this<br />

second wind.<br />

What do you see as being the biggest groundswell<br />

trends at the moment?<br />

TD: We’re firm believers that organic wine is becoming<br />

one of the key issues for fine wine production. As for<br />

the marketing side – trade and communication – the<br />

digital revolution is leading to major changes in the<br />

buying process providing the end consumer with more<br />

information than ever.<br />

What will you be looking for primarily at this year’s<br />

show?<br />

MB: Obviously, we’ll be mainly focusing on our “<strong>Vinexpo</strong><br />

featuring bettane+desseauve” events - a fresh “talks and<br />

tastings” concept highlighting talented wine growers<br />

and unveiling exceptional, rare and surprising wines<br />

from young producers. This are no less than 10 exciting<br />

master classes on more than 100 wines from France and<br />

Italy •<br />

8 VINEXPO DAILY / DAY 3 / THURSDAY 26 TH MAY 2016


EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW<br />

Japan as a Wine Exporter<br />

Suntory Wine International President & CEO Yuji Yamazaki talks about<br />

this and other major group news at <strong>Vinexpo</strong> Hong Kong<br />

Yuji Yamazaki serves as President of Suntory Wine<br />

International Ltd. and has been its Chief Executive Officer<br />

since April 2, 2016, having been a Managing Executive<br />

Officer of Suntory Holdings Limited since April 2012.<br />

We asked him what new products Suntory is presenting<br />

at <strong>Vinexpo</strong> HK…<br />

SUNTORY<br />

WINERIES<br />

AROUND THE<br />

WORLD<br />

3 wineries in Japan:<br />

Tomi no Oka,<br />

Shiojiri,<br />

Iwanohara<br />

2 wineries in Europe:<br />

Château Lagrange<br />

in Bordeaux,<br />

Weingut Robert Weil<br />

in Germany<br />

2 jointly owned wineries<br />

in Bordeaux under<br />

Grands Millésimes de<br />

France S.A. (GMdF):<br />

Château Beychevelle,<br />

Château Beaumont<br />

SUNTORY<br />

DISTRIBUTION<br />

COMPANIES<br />

AROUND THE<br />

WORLD<br />

3 distributors in Japan:<br />

Suntory Wine International /<br />

Suntory Liquor,<br />

Fwines,<br />

Monte Bussan<br />

1 distributor in Greater<br />

China (Hong Kong,<br />

Macau and Mainland<br />

China): ASC Fine Wines<br />

1 jointly owned<br />

Négociant en vins in<br />

Bordeaux:<br />

Barrière Frères<br />

This is the first time for us to<br />

participate in <strong>Vinexpo</strong> HK.<br />

And we are introducing our<br />

Japanese wines, made 100%<br />

from grapes grown in Japan.<br />

These include wines made<br />

from Koshu and Muscat Bailey<br />

A grapes, which are unique<br />

to Japan, and other grape<br />

varieties. Our Japanese wines<br />

at <strong>Vinexpo</strong> HK include Tomi<br />

Red 2011 and White 2013,<br />

Tomi no Oka Red 2012 and<br />

Koshu 2013 and JAPAN<br />

PREMIUM Muscat Bailey A<br />

2013 as well as Koshu 2014.<br />

WE<br />

WOULD LIKE<br />

THE PEOPLE<br />

IN THE<br />

INTERNATIONAL<br />

WINE INDUSTRY<br />

TO TASTE OUR<br />

JAPANESE<br />

WINES AND<br />

TO TASTE THE<br />

QUALITY AND<br />

DIVERSITY THEY<br />

OFFER<br />

What are your main aims /<br />

goals in attending <strong>Vinexpo</strong><br />

HK?<br />

We launched our Japanese<br />

wines in Singapore last year<br />

through Beam Global Asia<br />

and we are planning to<br />

launch them in Hong Kong<br />

and Mainland China through<br />

our group company ASC<br />

Fine Wines from this coming<br />

summer. The Japanese wine<br />

category is not yet well<br />

recognised around the world,<br />

or even in Asia right now. So<br />

we would like the people in<br />

the international wine industry<br />

to taste our Japanese wines<br />

and to taste the quality and<br />

diversity they offer.<br />

We hope to see more people<br />

in Asia enjoying our Japanese<br />

wines in the near future.<br />

How important is this show in<br />

terms of generating regional<br />

business for you?<br />

Our company has 2 aspects;<br />

we are both a “Wine<br />

Producer” and a “Wine<br />

Distributor”. We have 3<br />

wineries and 4 distribution<br />

subsidiary companies in<br />

Asia and in Europe, and our<br />

ambition is to be one of the<br />

top wine companies in Asia.<br />

So participation in this show<br />

is very helpful for us, as it<br />

gives us the opportunity to let<br />

people from Asia and other<br />

parts of the world discover<br />

our wines. We will create a<br />

synergy among our subsidiary<br />

companies to expand and<br />

develop our wine business all<br />

over the world.<br />

Firstly, as a wine producer, we<br />

are very excited to introduce<br />

our wines at <strong>Vinexpo</strong> HK.<br />

And it is very important for<br />

us to be able to develop<br />

relationships with other wine<br />

producers. Naoki Watanabe,<br />

Oenologist (Chief winemaker)<br />

of Suntory Tomi no Oka<br />

Winery in Japan, is looking<br />

forward to having an open<br />

Yuji Yamazaki<br />

President & CEO, Suntory Wine International Ltd.<br />

conversation with other wine<br />

makers and professionals in<br />

the international wine industry.<br />

Keiichi Shiina, Vice President<br />

of Château Lagrange in<br />

Bordeaux, has participated in<br />

<strong>Vinexpo</strong> HK since 2008. He<br />

also looks forward to talking<br />

with other wine professionals<br />

from around the world through<br />

the program Union des Grands<br />

Crus de Bordeaux and the<br />

Commanderie de Bordeaux in<br />

Hong Kong.<br />

Secondly, as a wine distributor,<br />

our distribution companies<br />

have many business<br />

relationships with wineries<br />

around the world. <strong>Vinexpo</strong><br />

HK presents one of the best<br />

opportunities to meet and talk<br />

with our partners from around<br />

the world and to exchange<br />

information about the wine<br />

industry and our business. This<br />

is fun for us •<br />

vinexpodaily.com VINEXPO DAILY / DAY 3 / THURSDAY 26 TH MAY 2016 9


SPECIAL FEATURE: SPARKLING WINES<br />

SNAPSHOT OF THE GLOBAL AND ASIAN<br />

MARKETS FOR SPARKLING WINES<br />

Sparkling wine is one of the fastest<br />

growing categories in the world,<br />

increasing globally by 1.8% in<br />

volume between 2011 and 2014.<br />

Consumption increased by 1.3 m<br />

cases, driven by the sudden emergence<br />

and demand for Prosecco in key<br />

markets like the UK. Asia currently<br />

only accounts for 6% of the world’s<br />

total consumption of sparkling wine,<br />

compared to Europe, which consumes<br />

the lion’s share (78%) and the Americas<br />

(15%).<br />

CHINA - Sales in China have<br />

quintupled in volume between 2010<br />

and 2014 to reach 1.1m cases, with<br />

Italian sparkling wines being the main<br />

driver of the growth, representing some<br />

60% of the market.<br />

JAPAN - Within five years it is<br />

forecast that Japan, currently the second<br />

largest market in the Asia-Pacific after<br />

Australia, will take the top spot for<br />

sparkling wine. Japanese consumption<br />

is growing twice as fast as that of still<br />

wines, and in 2014, sparkling wine<br />

sales reached 3.77 million cases.<br />

This is forecast to grow by nearly 23%<br />

between 2015 and 2019 to reach<br />

4.84 million cases.<br />

HONG KONG - Sparkling<br />

wine sales are booming, up by 51.3%<br />

between 2010 and 2014, mainly<br />

driven by Italian and Spanish sparkling<br />

wines. Prosecco consumption in Hong<br />

Kong soared by over 88%, and Cava<br />

by 110% between 2010 and 2014<br />

with the upward trend set to continue.<br />

The category is predicted to grow<br />

a further 20.7% to 2019 to reach<br />

320,000 9-litre cases.<br />

SINGAPORE - Sparkling wine<br />

is growing slowly but steadily, a trend<br />

that is predicted to continue for the next<br />

three years, with a 12.3% growth in<br />

volume.<br />

TAIWAN - Sparkling wines remain<br />

a niche category, with the sector<br />

largely driven by Champagne, with<br />

just 80,000 9-litre cases consumed<br />

in 2014, a 4.9% increase on 2013.<br />

Growth is forecast to continue by 15%<br />

between 2015 and 2019. Prosecco is<br />

the leading sparkling wine in Taiwan,<br />

with Italy the second largest sparkling<br />

wine importer after France.<br />

(All figures <strong>Vinexpo</strong> / IWSR research).<br />

10 VINEXPO DAILY / DAY 3 / THURSDAY 26 TH MAY 2016


SPECIAL FEATURE: SPARKLING WINES<br />

ADVERTORIAL<br />

B&G NectaRose Gift Pack<br />

Launches Worldwide<br />

After its successful launch<br />

last year, Barton & Guestier<br />

NectaRose sparkling wine<br />

made of 100% Muscat grapes<br />

now benefits from an impactful<br />

and elegant gift pack.<br />

The highly attractive packaging<br />

was first made available for<br />

Valentine’s <strong>Day</strong> operations in<br />

various countries and is now<br />

available in Asia.<br />

B&G NectaRose is a renowned<br />

name worldwide for all Barton<br />

& Guestier wine lovers. Already<br />

in the early 80’s, the range<br />

consisted of several still wines,<br />

going from a NectaRouge, via<br />

a NectaRosé to a Nectad’Or.<br />

Mais Oui, C’est Très Bon!<br />

French traditional method sparkling<br />

wine on rise<br />

With a major rise in sales year-onyear<br />

in 2015 (+16.3% volume and<br />

+8.08% in value) French AOP sparkling<br />

wines – other than champagnes – are<br />

experiencing a veritable boom at the<br />

moment.<br />

Confirming the trend, Aguila Crémant is<br />

present at <strong>Vinexpo</strong> Hong Kong armed<br />

not only with data to support the case<br />

for the traditional method bubbly from<br />

France, but also the results of recent<br />

blind tests that showed Aguila was the<br />

preferred product compared to leading<br />

competitors in the market.<br />

Aguila’s catchphrase, “Creator of<br />

Effervescence” reflects a young and<br />

dynamic feel, with the bottle’s modern<br />

design combining luxury and elegance.<br />

Getting a traditional method French<br />

sparkling wine “right” comes down to<br />

the alchemy of a terroir with character:<br />

situated between the Atlantic, the<br />

Mediterranean and the Pyrenees,<br />

Aguila Crémant offers an extraordinary<br />

range of expression.<br />

Aguila brut is a perfectly mastered<br />

blend of wines from the clay-limestone<br />

and standstone hills of the region’s<br />

vineyards, where three grape varieties<br />

marry harmoniously in the following<br />

proportions: 65% Chardonnay, 25%<br />

Chenin and 10% Mauzac.<br />

VINIFICATION AND MATURATION<br />

A low yield of less than 50 Hl/Ha<br />

allows the grapes to be harvested<br />

at optimum maturity, giving good<br />

concentration of the different aromas.<br />

The wine is then vinified and assembled<br />

before a second fermentation in the<br />

bottle. Maturation on lees lasts between<br />

12 & 18 months, then the wine is stored<br />

in order to favour the development of<br />

secondary aromas and the finesse of<br />

the bubbles.<br />

TASTING NOTES<br />

Eye: The nice pale yellow robe is<br />

highlighted by fine and persistent<br />

bubbles with a delicate mousse.<br />

Nose: The dominant Chardonnay<br />

brings notes of white flowers such as<br />

acacia, as well as fruity notes of pear<br />

and peach.<br />

Mouth: The unctuousness and freshness<br />

of this vintage brings balance and<br />

length in the mouth.<br />

THE GUARANTEE OF QUALITY<br />

The fact this is an AOC ”Crémant de<br />

Limoux”, produced using the Traditional<br />

Method and matured between 12 to<br />

18 months is a reassuring guarantee.<br />

Aguila is working hard to push its brand,<br />

thanks to major advertising campaigns<br />

and in-store PoS display tools.<br />

Following the organic accreditation<br />

of a large proportion of its vineyards<br />

in 2014, Champagne Drappier<br />

aims to be the first Champagne<br />

House in the world to achieve a net<br />

zero carbon footprint.<br />

Over ten years, Drappier has been<br />

working on sourcing sustainable<br />

energies and to date, 45% of<br />

the electricity used by the House<br />

is produced by solar panels. By<br />

2017, that number will increase to<br />

75%. Plans to aggressively reduce<br />

fuel consumption to a minimum over<br />

the next 5 years have also begun.<br />

Level 3, Stand Q-82<br />

Champagne Drappier Works Towards<br />

Zero Carbon Footprint<br />

while insulated air conditioning is<br />

strategically used throughout the<br />

property.<br />

Meanwhile, at <strong>Vinexpo</strong> Hong Kong,<br />

Champagne Drappier has unveiled<br />

its 1976 vintage – their “best kept<br />

secret in 40 years”, revealing<br />

complexity and power balanced<br />

with unexpected youthfulness.<br />

Unique tasting is possible at the<br />

stand - Level 3 KL 84 (Ponti Trading<br />

Limited importer for Hong Kong and<br />

Macau).<br />

Level 3, Stand JK-22<br />

Cellars avoid air conditioning by<br />

utilizing a free cooling system,<br />

Level 3, Stand KL-84<br />

vinexpodaily.com VINEXPO DAILY / DAY 3 / THURSDAY 26 TH MAY 2016 11


SPECIAL FEATURE: SPARKLING WINES<br />

Bottega Goes Even More “Bubbly”<br />

New “Classic method” sparkling wines<br />

launched at <strong>Vinexpo</strong> Hong Kong<br />

First Time Presence for Dominio de<br />

la Vega at <strong>Vinexpo</strong> Hong Kong<br />

Bottega is back at <strong>Vinexpo</strong> Hong Kong<br />

to reinforce its visibility in the business,<br />

showcasing its latest products including<br />

the premium quality sparklers Bottega<br />

Stardust and a new Bottega Classico.<br />

Bottega is a third generation family owned<br />

company located in Bibano, Treviso<br />

(45 km North of Venice) that produces<br />

and distributes typical Italian premium<br />

quality beverages and food products to<br />

a global market. The company manages<br />

several different brands, amongst which<br />

are Alexander, Bottega and Cantina dei<br />

Poeti. With the goal of producing and<br />

distributing the best Italian wine, grappa,<br />

spirits, and food all over the world,<br />

Bottega advocates Quality (Italian taste<br />

and authenticity), Design (expression of<br />

the excellent aesthetic character of being<br />

made in Italy) and Social Responsibility<br />

towards the environment and the<br />

community.<br />

BOTTEGA IS<br />

INTRODUCING<br />

A VERY NEW<br />

PRODUCT TO ITS<br />

RANGE: BOTTEGA<br />

CLASSICO,<br />

BOTTEGA’S FIRST<br />

SPARKLING WINES<br />

OBTAINED USING<br />

THE CLASSIC<br />

METHOD<br />

Spain’s Bodega Dominio de la<br />

Vega is present for the first time at<br />

<strong>Vinexpo</strong> Hong Kong, representing<br />

the DOP Utiel-Requena.<br />

The winery is releasing new products<br />

onto the international market with<br />

a new image, betting on bobalbased<br />

wines, reserve cavas and the<br />

special reserve collection.<br />

Wines and cavas by Dominio de<br />

la Vega are made in a traditional<br />

way, reflecting the personality of<br />

the terroir, working mainly from<br />

local varieties such as Bobal grapes<br />

grown in a century-old vineyard.<br />

Dominio de la Vega is presenting a<br />

special reserve cava, characterised<br />

by elegance and great appeal<br />

they pose to the consumer. Cuvee<br />

Prestige, Reserva Especial, Reserva<br />

Especial Rosé and limited edition<br />

Blanc de Noir form the high end of<br />

these cellars.<br />

Joining them are Authentique,<br />

Expression and Esencia. All these<br />

cavas are aged on lees a minimum<br />

of 18 months and are made with<br />

Chardonnay, Macabeo, Pinot Noir<br />

and Xarel-lo varieties.<br />

Dominio de la Vega has achieved<br />

the highest possible recognition<br />

several years running, and in blind<br />

tastings, has been named as the<br />

«Best Cava of Spain» (Enoforum) as<br />

well as having one of the highest<br />

scores ever awarded by Robert<br />

Parker to a Cava Winery.<br />

Level 1, Stand DE-32<br />

Bottega Stardust is a sparkling Prosecco<br />

Dry DOC, obtained by the vinification<br />

of Glera grapes, grown on the<br />

Valdobbiadene hills. Stardust has a<br />

rich, creamy, persistent foam and a fine<br />

perlage. The colour is brilliant straw<br />

yellow; the nose has the typical fruity<br />

and floral scent of Prosecco. Bottega<br />

Stardust stands out thanks to its attractive<br />

packaging: the traditional dark green<br />

glass is entirely covered by a myriad of<br />

tiny crystals, bringing to mind a sky full<br />

of stars.<br />

Importantly, Bottega is introducing a<br />

very new product to its range: Bottega<br />

Classico, Bottega’s first sparkling wines<br />

obtained using the Classic Method (the<br />

Italian equivalent of the French Méthode<br />

Champenoise). A brut white from Pinot<br />

Nero grapes, it has a straw-yellow colour,<br />

and a brilliant, fine and persistent perlage;<br />

the bouquet is rich, elegant, with primary<br />

aromas of cherry and rose. Compared<br />

to sparkling wines obtained using the<br />

Martinotti method, it has stronger hints<br />

of yeast and crusty bread. The taste is<br />

fresh and structured, savoury, with lively<br />

acidity. Soft and creamy to the palate, it<br />

is an important wine with a gentle and<br />

feminine personality.<br />

Level 1, Stand C-67<br />

New-look Gift Boxes and Packaging<br />

for Champagne Henriot<br />

To enhance its range of<br />

Champagnes, Maison & Domaines<br />

Henriot, founded in 1808, has<br />

updated its packaging while<br />

retaining its core values of elegance,<br />

discretion and finesse.<br />

Over the centuries, the brand has<br />

become globally renowned, even<br />

being official suppliers to the Royal<br />

houses of Hungary and Austria.<br />

To underline these values, the<br />

Champagne gift box collection has<br />

been given a makeover, with a few<br />

subtle changes also introduced to<br />

the label and foil. These changes<br />

come as a result of discussions<br />

between Champagne Henriot and<br />

its customers, in a bid to increase<br />

brand visibility.<br />

Level 3, Stand L-82<br />

12 VINEXPO DAILY / DAY 3 / THURSDAY 26 TH MAY 2016


REGIONAL SPOTLIGHT: AMERICAS<br />

Viñedo Chadwick<br />

Celebrating Top Score<br />

by Wine Critic James<br />

Suckling<br />

Discover Gravity Finished Winemaking<br />

If you have heard about “Gravity Fed” winemaking<br />

in the past, then you’ll really enjoy learning about<br />

“Gravity Finished” winemaking at <strong>Vinexpo</strong> HK.<br />

Based in southeastern Napa Valley, Palmaz Estate<br />

Vineyards is a hidden-away winery that is well worth<br />

discovering. “Unique and one of kind” or “NASA<br />

Control Room” are how most people describe the<br />

family owned Palmaz Estate Vineyards winery.<br />

The wines are described as “big” and “rich”, yet<br />

elegant and balanced.<br />

The winery itself is an almost invisible 18 story<br />

underground set-up built inside a mountain. It is<br />

divided into 4 levels of caves in order to achieve<br />

true gravity flow winemaking.<br />

The winery is 100% family owned with 3 generations<br />

that live and work on property. All estate mountain<br />

fruit is grown on elevations ranging from 400 to<br />

1400 feet with almost 30 micro-climates.<br />

Dr. Palmaz is best known (for now) as being the<br />

inventor of the first expandable heart stent. His out<br />

of the box thinking is what changed millions upon<br />

million lives. His out of the box thinking in regard<br />

to the winery may change your opinion of the next<br />

generation of “Cult Cabs” from Napa Valley.<br />

Level 1, Stand EF-76<br />

Quatro Surprises With a White Blend<br />

Viñedo Chadwick arrives at <strong>Vinexpo</strong> Hong Kong<br />

hot on the heels of news that international wine<br />

critic James Suckling has given a 100-point score<br />

(maximum points) to their 2014 ultra-premium<br />

wine.<br />

This outstanding recognition marks a milestone<br />

not only in the history of Viñedo Chadwick but<br />

also for the Chilean wine history, as it’s the first<br />

time a wine from this country has achieved 100<br />

points. This perfect score positions Maipo Alto<br />

and Chile among the most prestigious world-class<br />

appellations for red wines, such as Bordeaux,<br />

Tuscany and Napa.<br />

Chile’s MontGras wines are back<br />

at <strong>Vinexpo</strong> HK with the new Quatro<br />

White 2015, which promises to<br />

captivate lovers of different and<br />

entertaining wines, consisting of 35%<br />

Chardonnay, 35% Viognier, 15%<br />

Semillon from Chile’s Colchagua<br />

Valley and 15% Sauvignon Blanc<br />

from the Leyda Valley.<br />

Santiago Margozzini, Winemaker<br />

of the company, describes it as a<br />

bright and clear wine. “On the nose,<br />

aromas evoking acacia leaves,<br />

pineapple, peaches and ripe fruit<br />

invades, especially custard apple,<br />

as well as floral notes. Its taste has<br />

an attractive creamy structure and a<br />

fresh acidity.”<br />

This wine joins the MontGras<br />

Quatro range which, since 1998,<br />

has surprised with a premium blend<br />

of four red varieties changing<br />

percentages every year to deliver the<br />

best of Chile in each vintage year. Its<br />

label also changes, inspired by the<br />

colours of the varieties, becoming a<br />

real collection wine.<br />

MontGras Quatro 2015 White<br />

is ideal to accompany all kinds of<br />

seafood, particularly lobster and<br />

oysters, as well as poultry dishes.<br />

The reference value is Ch$8.390<br />

and is selling in specialty stores like<br />

El Mundo del Vino, Cavas de La<br />

Reina and Cavas de Chicureo, and<br />

selected wine lists of restaurants in<br />

the country.<br />

Level 1, Stand C-7<br />

Following his recent visit to Chile, during which he<br />

tasted more than 600 wines from different valleys,<br />

wine critic James Suckling published his article<br />

entitled “Chile’s Evolving Quality Wine World” in<br />

which he awarded Viñedo Chadwick 2014 100<br />

points: “Perhaps a sign of Chile truly coming of<br />

age is the 100-point rating in this report of the pure<br />

Cabernet Sauvignon 2014 Viñedo Chadwick.<br />

This is a wine that defines the greatness of Chile<br />

with a purity, structure and finesse that competes<br />

with the best reds of the world. This is a wine that<br />

defines elegance and power at the same time.”<br />

Suckling described the wine as “complex aromas<br />

of blueberry, blackcurrant and black liquorice. Full<br />

bodied yet refined and beautiful with a stunning<br />

length and complexity. It has a transparency that<br />

shows such greatness and beauty; has an energy<br />

and brightness. Chile’s first perfect wine and well<br />

deserved. Better in 2020.”<br />

Level 1, Stand FG-23<br />

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REGIONAL SPOTLIGHT: JAPAN<br />

JAPAN<br />

IS…<br />

3 rd fastest growing wine<br />

market in 2014 vs 2013<br />

3 rd largest wine market in<br />

Asia-Pacific after China<br />

and Australia<br />

6 th largest market for<br />

imported wines<br />

2 nd largest market in Asia-<br />

Pacific for sparkling wines<br />

CONSUMPTION<br />

PICKING UP<br />

Between 2010 and 2014, Japanese<br />

wine consumption grew, reaching 40,3<br />

million 9-litre cases or the equivalent of<br />

483,6 million bottles, an increase of<br />

39% compared to the beginning of the<br />

5-year period.<br />

Between 2013 and 2014 Japanese<br />

wine consumption increased by 1.89<br />

million cases or +4.9%. Japan is the<br />

country with the 3rd fastest growth rate<br />

in the world between 2013 and 2014<br />

after South Africa and the USA.<br />

Consumption of sparkling wine is<br />

growing twice as fast as that of still wines.<br />

In 2014, the sparkling wine consumption<br />

in Japan reached 3.77 million cases.<br />

The VINEXPO/IWSR study forecasts that<br />

Japanese sparkling wine consumption<br />

will grow by 22.97% between 2015<br />

and 2019, reaching a volume of 4.84<br />

million cases. Japan is the second largest<br />

market for sparkling wines in Asia-Pacific<br />

after Australia.<br />

Looking into the future, the <strong>Vinexpo</strong>/<br />

IWSR world market study forecasts that<br />

Japanese wine consumption will continue<br />

to grow, reaching a volume of 46.7<br />

million cases, which means an increase<br />

of 13.8% over the 5-year period from<br />

2015 to 2019.<br />

SUN RISES<br />

ON WHISKY<br />

Whisky is the hottest category in Japan<br />

(10.9% market share, 2nd position after<br />

National sprits). The consumption of<br />

whisky reached 12.38 million cases in<br />

2014, and should increase by another<br />

11.5% over the upcoming 5-year period.<br />

Countdown<br />

to <strong>Vinexpo</strong> Tokyo<br />

On 15 th and 16 th of November, <strong>Vinexpo</strong> Tokyo will again attract<br />

a major cross-section of buyers from the land of the rising sun. But<br />

why hold a separate trade show just across the water? We put the<br />

question to <strong>Vinexpo</strong>’s Sales Director, Mathieu Vanhalst.<br />

<strong>Vinexpo</strong> Tokyo is a different concept<br />

compared to our exhibitions in<br />

Bordeaux and Hong Kong. First of<br />

all, <strong>Vinexpo</strong> Tokyo is dedicated to a<br />

single and very unique market, the<br />

whole event is specifically tailored to<br />

the needs of the Japanese.<br />

Unlike our events in Hong Kong<br />

and Bordeaux, where visitors are<br />

extremely international, at <strong>Vinexpo</strong><br />

Tokyo 90% of visitors are Japanese.<br />

Another distinction is that at <strong>Vinexpo</strong><br />

Tokyo both producers and importers<br />

can exhibit, allowing for brands to<br />

benefit from the importers’ special<br />

relations with the local buyers.<br />

Indeed, Japan is a market on its<br />

own, it is a sophisticated, mature,<br />

and premium market. The Tokyo<br />

event allows our exhibitors to get a<br />

direct feel for the specificities of the<br />

Japanese market and to exchange<br />

with its key players. Particularly<br />

in Tokyo, with over 178,000<br />

restaurants, the on-trade plays a<br />

paramount role.<br />

For exhibitors, <strong>Vinexpo</strong> Tokyo, thanks<br />

to its unique offer of turnkey stands,<br />

is an extremely convenient event.<br />

All they have to take care of is their<br />

plane tickets, travel to the event, and<br />

shipping their wines.<br />

This year, the event takes place on<br />

November 15 and 16, in the Prince<br />

QUALITY RICE – THE ESSENTIAL<br />

ELEMENT FOR GREAT SAKE<br />

No matter how well brewed a sake may be, its end result can<br />

only be exceptional if the rice with which it is made is of the<br />

most exceptional quality.<br />

Conscious of this fact, the Japan Rice and Rice Products Export<br />

Promotion Association is very active at <strong>Vinexpo</strong>, as part of its<br />

efforts to promote Japanese rice and its products on a global<br />

scale.<br />

At their stand, the Japan Rice and Rice Industry Export Promotion<br />

Association will be demonstrating “Japanese Quality” and why<br />

this is so important.<br />

Mathieu<br />

Vanhalst<br />

Sales Director, <strong>Vinexpo</strong><br />

Park Tower Hotel of Tokyo, not in<br />

an exhibition centre, which is yet<br />

another difference compared to our<br />

Bordeaux and Hong Kong shows.<br />

For those wishing to break into the<br />

booming Japanese market and<br />

meet the importers, distributors,<br />

wholesalers, retailers, and<br />

sommeliers, <strong>Vinexpo</strong> Tokyo is an<br />

absolute must!<br />

What’s new at this year’s <strong>Vinexpo</strong><br />

Tokyo?<br />

In the late afternoon, special<br />

encounters with a select number of<br />

end-consumers will be possible, for<br />

distributors and producers alike to<br />

note their reactions to new products<br />

and fine-tune their purchasing<br />

and range accordingly: a unique<br />

opportunity at a strict B2B event •<br />

REDISCOVERING<br />

JAPAN’S CULTURE<br />

& CRAFTSMANSHIP<br />

Monozukuri Nippon-Japanese Sake<br />

Cellar is at <strong>Vinexpo</strong> to help visitors<br />

rediscover Japan’s culture and share the<br />

beauty of its craftsmanship worldwide.<br />

This is a joint project of e-Shigoto, a<br />

manufacturing recruitment website run<br />

by Nikken Total Sourcing and Hidetoshi<br />

Nakata’s ReVALUE NIPPON.<br />

Source: VINEXPO/IWSR study<br />

Level 1, Stand GH-72<br />

Level 1, Stand G-73<br />

14 VINEXPO DAILY / DAY 3 / THURSDAY 26 TH MAY 2016


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The iconic Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong is<br />

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facilities for over 50 years, it is a much-loved<br />

address for those seeking an exclusive sanctuary<br />

in the heart of this exciting city. Anthony<br />

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You are unique in having three Michelin starred<br />

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That is thanks to our hardworking and talented culinary<br />

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accolades. Each of our three Michelin starred<br />

restaurants are very different in style and are unique in<br />

their own right – Pierre for French fine dining, Mandarin<br />

Grill + Bar for contemporary European and Man Wah<br />

for Cantonese fine dining. Mandarin Oriental Hong<br />

Kong is the only hotel in Hong Kong to house three<br />

Michelin starred restaurants all under one roof!<br />

Where can one find great wine bar in Hong Kong<br />

outside the MO?<br />

I am still discovering places after my recent return back<br />

to HK but I have heard these are quite intimate with<br />

lovely wine selections:<br />

MyHouse, Organic and Trendy Western Restaurant<br />

and Bar, La Cabane Wine Bistro, authentic French<br />

wine bistro, Chateau Zoobeetle, comfortable Parisien<br />

wine cellar, new in Hong Kong.<br />

For visitors from overseas to <strong>Vinexpo</strong> Hong Kong,<br />

what would you say are the “not to be missed”<br />

attractions in Hong Kong while they’re here?<br />

I have only just moved back but I highly recommend<br />

a visit to PMQ. It’s a revitalized creative hub for<br />

local design talents as I love their creativity and<br />

entrepreneurial spirit!<br />

Do you have any “hidden pearls”… secret spots you<br />

can give away?<br />

Yes, three spots within Mandarin Oriental Hong Kong<br />

actually: the steam room at The Mandarin Spa –<br />

here I can hide as nobody knows where I am. The<br />

Bar at the Mandarin Grill, which is a great spot for<br />

having a private meeting and they also serve delicious<br />

Madeleines too. I also love The Mandarin Barber Shop<br />

because of its timeless design.<br />

PMQ<br />

35 Aberdeen Street, Central<br />

www.pmq.org.hk<br />

MyHouse<br />

26/F, QRE Plaza, 202 Queen’s Rd E, Wan Chai<br />

www.myhousehk.com<br />

La Cabane Wine Bistro<br />

G/F, 62 Hollywood Road, Soho, Central<br />

http://lacabane.hk/<br />

Chateau Zoobeetle<br />

8 Sai Street, Sheung Wan<br />

www.zoobeetle.com/en/store/1-hong-kong<br />

Anthony Costa<br />

General Manager,<br />

Mandarin Oriental Hong Kong<br />

MANDARIN<br />

ORIENTAL HONG KONG<br />

IS THE ONLY HOTEL IN<br />

HONG KONG TO HOUSE<br />

THREE MICHELIN STARRED<br />

RESTAURANTS ALL UNDER<br />

ONE ROOF!<br />

VINEXPO DAILY / DAY 3 / THURSDAY 26 TH MAY 2016 15

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