Vinexpo Daily 2018 - Day 1 Edition

Key to Success
Tscharke_s Place,
Barossa Valley, SA
© Ewen Bell - Wine Australia
Wine Australia
at the Australian wine stand and will offer an
opportunity to learn more and try some of our
famous wines.
Vinexpo Hong Kong 2018 will also see the
global premier of the Aroma Wall – a joint
venture between Wine Australia and the
Australian Wine Research Institute (AWRI). The
large scale, interactive instillation represents
some of the key aroma compounds that make
Australian wines so iconic.
We also have an interactive “Explore” wall
to engage with. With two interactive screens,
guests are invited to discover the history of
Australian wine through immersive story-telling,
video and imagery as well as engaging Google
maps to explore our wine regions and wineries.
What special events are being organised?
During the 3-day event we are proud to be
presenting a packed programme of talks and
exclusive tastings that showcase the talent of
Australian winemakers.
We have regional focused themes covering the
Barossa Valley, Coonawarra, Yarra Valley and
McLaren Vale. On Vinexpo’s Grape Variety Day,
insights will explore Australian Grenache and
Pinot Noir, emerging varieties and a “coast to
coast” tour of Cabernet Sauvignon winemaking.
“Australia’s First Families of Wine’s” will be
unlocking their cellars to share some of their
most respected and revered wines and share the
stories of success behind these iconic Australian
wines.
Australia’s unique terroirs will also come under
the spotlight with a guide to the Langton’s
Classification system, insights into working
with old and young vines, and a ‘form guide’
of Australia’s best performing and most prized
wines.
We are also presenting two conference sessions:
“Ensuring authenticity and integrity of Australian
wine” – this session focuses on Australia’s worldclass
wine regulatory system and how recent
changes to the regulations have strengthened
Wine Australia’s ability to prevent the export of
‘copycat’ wine brands. This event will provide
an overview of the Australian wine regulatory
system and explain the recent changes to the
export controls.
CHINA IS OUR
NUMBER ONE AND
FASTEST GROWING
EXPORT MARKET,
SO AUSTRALIA
TAKING THE TITLE
OF COUNTRY OF
HONOUR WAS AN
EASY DECISION
FOR US TO HELP
STRENGTHEN OUR
POSITION IN THE
MARKET
“Growing Demand for Australian Wine”
analyses the key to Australia’s success in Asia.
The conference will cover the growing affluence
across many parts of Asia; the dramatic growth
in interest in diverse wine styles; and the
increasing importance of addressing consumer
demands and creating exciting opportunities for
wine in Asia. To reflect on consumer trends and
how major Brand Owners and Distributors have
adapted for the future, we have assembled a
panel of experts to discuss what is taking place
in the market and what has already been done
to begin to address rapidly evolving consumer
expectations.
All attendees are welcome to attend The Blend
on May 30 th in the Grand Foyer. As Country of
Honour, Australia will take centre stage with only
Australian wines being presented. There are four
wine bars at The Blend, each with an iconic
Australian theme:
1. Classic country – wines enjoyed in a classic
country setting;
2. Urban - interesting and alternative varieties
found in trendy city wine bars;
3. Coastal wines made for drinking by the
beach;
4. Red Centre - Australia’s great red wines
SAVOUR THE WARES OF
THE COUNTRY OF HONOUR:
AUSTRALIA @ VINEXPO
HONG KONG 2018
Each day of Vinexpo will see a plethora of Australian wine
master classes and conferences. Following is a précis of
today’s events:
OCEANS, ALTITUDE AND ATTITUDE:
CONTEMPORARY AUSTRALIAN PINOT NOIR
Phil Reedman, MW
Mark Davidson, Education Manager US, Wine Australia
10.00am to 11.30am
Academy Room - Level 1 / N109-110
A CELEBRATION OF 2017 BAROSSA WINE
SHOW TROPHY WINNERS
James March, Chief Executive, BGWA
Ling Cheong, Assistant General Manager, AWSEC
10:00am to 10:40am
Australian Wine Master Class Area - Level 1 / BC-70
COONAWARRA CABERNET:
A TERROIR FOR CELLARING
Jeremy Oliver, Australian Wine Writer,
Presenter and Educator
11.30am to 12.10pm
Australian Wine Master Class Area - Level 1 / BC-70
LANGTON’S CLASSIFICATION
Andrew Caillard, MW
1.00pm to 2.30pm
Academy Room - Level 1 / N109-110
AGEING AUSTRALIANS 2018
Phil Reedman, MW
1.00pm to 1.40pm
Australian Wine Master Class Area - Level 1 / BC-70
COAST TO COAST: AN EXPLORATION
OF AUSTRALIAN CABERNET SAUVIGNON
Corinne Mui, Senior Wine Educator, AWSEC
2.30pm to 3.10pm
Australian Wine Master Class Area - Level 1 / BC-70
UNIQUE AUSTRALIAN TERROIRS DISCUSSION PANEL
Dr Brian Croser, AO, Winemaker; Phil Reedman, MW;
Andrew Caillard, MW and Fongyee Walker, MW
4.00pm to 5.30pm
Academy Room - Level 1 / N109-110
A REGIONAL FOCUS ON ORANGE:
WINE ABOVE THE SNOW LINE
Yvonne Cheung, Director of Restaurants, Swire Hotels, Hong Kong
4.00pm to 4.40pm
Australian Wine Master Class Area - Level 1 / BC-70
CONFERENCE: ENSURING AUTHENTICITY
AND INTEGRITY OF AUSTRALIAN WINE
Rachel Triggs, General Counsel, Wine Australia
3.30pm - 4.30pm
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