Vinexpo Daily 2018 - Day 3 Edition

DAY 3 EDITION 

THURSDAY 31 ST MAY 2018 

LEVEL 1 

ENTRANCE D 

DAILY 

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW 

Paulo Pong 

Managing Director, 

Altaya Group International Limited 

We have changed some locations, but 

overall, I feel like we are attracting different 

customers, digitally and also through the 

traditional shop format See page 9 

REGIONAL SPOTLIGHT 

THE AMERICAS 

WHEN VARIETY IS TRULY 

THE SPICE OF LIFE 

Go to page 14 

SPECIAL FEATURE ROSÉ WINES 

French Rosé wines from Provence are 

experiencing a significant growth in popularity 

throughout the world, but particularly in the 

United States, which absorbed half of last 

year’s exports. See page 12 

TRADE TALK 

Nikhil Agarwal 

CEO, All Things Nice 

I have been visiting Vinexpo in Bordeaux 

and other parts of the world since I was 20 

years old. See page 8

Practical Guide 

LEVEL 1 LEVEL 3 

LEVEL 3 / Stand V45 LEVEL 3 / Stand T45 LEVEL 3 / Stand TU 39

EDITORIAL 

Richard Barnes 

Editor-in-chief, 

Vinexpo Daily 

DO YOU HAVE 

WHAT IT TAKES? 

Blind tasting judges how well one is able to 

assess a wine in all its complexity. Soaking up 

the characteristics of a terroir, recognising a 

grape variety, detecting a vintage. These and 

other challenges will be part of the Vinexpo 

Challenge, this morning here at Vinexpo Hong 

Kong. 

Herman Wan 

Regional Director, 

Hong Kong & Macau, 

Air France KLM 

An Exclusive Club – The Spirit of 

French Culture and Lifestyle 

For the average wine consumer, it can sometimes 

be difficult to distinguish between ordinary and 

pricey brands in a blind tasting. Of course, 

experts and sommeliers often have extraordinary 

or uncanny capabilities when it comes to 

recognising varieties, terroirs and even vintages, 

but just how can one truly learn to appreciate all 

the finesse of great wines? That’s where Vinexpo 

steps in. 

Today, at 11am, in Room N101B – level 1, 

under the guidance of Paolo Basso, 2013 Best 

Sommelier in the World, and Guillaume Deglise, 

CEO of Vinexpo, participants in a masterclass 

will be guided in attempts to identify ten 

exceptional wines from producers exhibiting at 

Vinexpo Hong Kong 2018. 

Attempting to recognise the different grape 

varieties, the characteristics of the terroirs and 

the impact of different vintages will put them 

through their paces, test their knowledge and, 

who knows, maybe even get them in training to 

be the next World’s Best Sommelier. Are you up 

to the challenge? 

This is the second time Vinexpo Hong Kong has 

had a full-service Air France Club, a lounge 

with the privacy and exclusivity of an Air France 

lounge, at the show. Situated on Level 3, it’s 

a chic and elegant space, giving a feeling of 

excellence – a little like a fine wine. The club 

also has a service counter where professional 

staff are able to help Air France customers who 

want to change flights or need help with online 

check in. 

Air France KLM is the number one European 

carrier into this region, linking with Chinese 

carriers that are part of Skyteam on over a 

hundred flights. 

The global ambassador of the “French spirit”, 

Air France is rightfully proud of its in-flight menus 

and wine. “We invest a lot in our French wines 

and French cuisine, especially for our highyield 

customers,” says Herman Wan, Regional 

Director, Hong Kong and Macau, Air France 

KLM, adding, “We want to highlight the French 

brand in connection with wine and food for our 

first and business class customers. We have 

many high-end customers from China and Hong 

Kong choosing Air France to fly to France, and 

the Bordeaux region, not only to buy wines, but 

occasionally to buy a Château.” 

A wine tasting for high yield corporate customers 

was organised at the Club at the end of day 

one of the show with Paolo Basso, the World’s 

Best Sommelier 2013. “He is the Sommelier 

who selects the wines for Air France first and 

business class. This is the second time Paolo 

has hosted a wine tasting with Air France after 

the first in 2016,” adds Wan. 

Air France runs a daily service from Hong Kong 

to Paris, last year replacing the A380 with a 

Boeing 777. “We believed that on this route, 

we needed to have the best product, and there 

is the new version of business and first class 

on the 777-300, which has been running this 

route daily since April 2017” 

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BASSO SETS TONE AT AIR FRANCE SOIRÉE 

The special evening hosted by Paolo 

Basso at Vinexpo was not only a learning 

experience but one of discovery at the 

same time. He explained that while the 

wines are for consumption in-flight, they 

are selected on the ground, taking into 

account elements of acidity and tannins, 

the perceptions of which change at 

altitude, adding, “It is my experience 

that the most important element we 

miss at altitude is the saliva. Due of the 

dryness of the cabin, we have less saliva 

in our palate and saliva is a natural 

lubricant. This is why we perceive less 

taste sensations, because we have a dry 

palate” 

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NEWS 

ADVERTORIAL 

A Taste of the Land D 

Discover the Country of Honour: Aus 

with a Plethora of Master 

Each day of Vinexpo sees a plethora 

of Australian wine master classes and 

conferences. Following is a list of today’s 

events: 

ORANGE: COOL CLIMATE SHIRAZ 

AT ELEVATION 

Discover the unique terroir created by the 

change in elevation on Cool Climate Shiraz from 

Orange. Explore the unique character of this variety 

as the elevation of the region moves from 600 to 1100 

metres above sea level. 

Yvonne Cheung, Director of Restaurants, 

Swire Hotels, Hong Kong 

10:00am to 10:40am 

Australian Wine Master Class Area - Level 1, BC-70 

SHIRAZ TERROIR RESEARCH PROJECT 

The Shiraz Terroir Research Project is research 

collaboration between Australia’s National Wine 

and Grape Industry Centre (NWGIC), Charles Sturt 

University (CSU) and the Australian Wine Research 

Institute (AWRI), funded by Wine Australia. 

The project aims to define the sensory properties of Shiraz 

/ Syrah wines from different regions across Australia. 

Having already been held in Melbourne and New York, 

this benchmarking blind tasting looks for correlations 

between the sensory properties of a relatively large and 

diverse set of Australian Shiraz wines, their chemical 

profiles and the climatic regions from which the grapes 

are sourced. 

The tasting will enable sommeliers and other wine trade 

to characterise a selection of Australian Shiraz using 

a novel rapid comparative evaluation method called 

Pivot©Profile. 

Wes Pearson, Senior Scientist, AWRI 

Corinne Mui, Senior Wine Educator, AWSEC 

Fongyee Walker, MW, 

Mark Davidson, Education Manager US, Wine 

Australia 

10.00am to 12.00pm 

Academy Room - Level 1, N109-110 

MCLAREN VALE’S MEDITERRANEAN 

MASTER CLASS 

McLaren Vale is fortunate to enjoy a mild, Mediterranean 

climate – with the influence of the Southern Ocean on 

our region’s vineyards, it’s the perfect combination of 

sun, soil and passionate experimental winemakers 

that produce wines from varieties that are synonymous with 

our Mediterranean neighbours. 

Jennifer Lynch, MVGWTA 

11.30am to 12.10pm 


CABERNET SAUVIGNON FROM 

MARGARET RIVER’S PERFECT ISLAND OF 

ANCIENT SOILS 

AND BIODIVERSITY 

Having just celebrated 50 years, Margaret River is a 

relatively young in terms of wine history but the region is 

one of the oldest in the world with ancient soils and 

unique biodiversity. The oceans to the north, west 

and south and the Leeuwin-Naturaliste ridge to the east 

provide a pristine environment and perfect winemaking 

‘island’. This master class will provide a comprehensive 

look at the region’s Cabernet Sauvignon story, from 

the soils, maritime influence and unique Houghton clone, 

all which contribute to the region producing world-class 

Cabernet Sauvignon. 

Discover the unique Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon 

identity of elegance, balance and graceful age-ability 

that places Margaret River on the world stage of 

exceptional Cabernet Sauvignon. This unique identity 

will be contrasted with the region’s site diversity through 

the tasting and discussion of Cabernet Sauvignon from 

Deep Woods, Vasse Felix, Evans & Tate, Voyager Estate 

and Leeuwin Estate. 

Tim Lovett, Winemaker, Leeuwin Estate 

1.00pm to 1.40pm 


OLD VINES, YOUNG VINES, NEW WINES 

Australia is home to the some of the oldest vines in 

the world, which form the backbone of many iconic 

wines. New varieties and clones are being planted in 

many regions and are creating an exciting tapestry of 

flavours, textures and styles. 

This Old Vines, Young Vines, New Wines master class, 

presented by winemaker’s Corinna Wright from Oliver’s 

Taranga and Christie Schultz from Turkey Flat will compare 

old and young vines. Both winemakers will share their 

personal stories and experiences identifying climatic 

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Classes and Conferences 

and clonal selections, understanding vine age and the 

impact this has on viticultural and winemaking. This 

master class will be moderated by Corinne Mui, Senior 

Wine Educator from AWSEC Hong Kong. 

Corrina Wright, Winemaker, Oliver’s Taranga 

Christie Schulz, Proprietor, Turkey Flat Vineyards 


1.00pm to 2.30pm 


COONAWARRA: SINGLE VINEYARD 

ESTATES 

While Australia has a long and illustrious history of 

blending wines within and between regions, it’s not well 

known that most high-end Australian wines come from 

single vineyards. Coonawarra is no exception to this and 

is home to a significant number of single estate wines. 

Come and taste a range of special single vineyard 

and sub-regional wines from the home of the definitive 

Australian Cabernet. 

Jeremy Oliver, Australian Wine Writer, 

Presenter and Educator 

2.30pm to 3.10pm 


WHY THE WORLD IS IN LOVE 

WITH YARRA VALLEY PINOT NOIR 

One could argue that the Yarra Valley is the epicentre 

of Australian Pinot Noir and deservedly so. The Yarra 

Valley is blessed with a cooler climate and differing 

soil types that allow Pinot Noir to express itself in 

many different ways. Winemakers have been on a quest 

to allow individual expressions of Pinot Noir, which 

lovers of this variety have been quick to embrace. An 

excellent food wine, that matches so well with pork 

and duck (including Asian inspired dishes like Peking 

Duck), makes it a popular wine in restaurants too. 

Don’t let the softer colour of Pinot Noir fool you; these 

are serious wines of purity, detail and power with a 

layered complexity that age so beautifully. 

Meg Brodtmann, MW, 

Franco D’Anna, Winemaker, Hoddles Creek Estate 

Steve Flamsteed, Chief Winemaker, Giant Steps 

Danny Kane, General Manager Sales Marketing & 

Hospitality, Oakridge Wines 

Matthew Bahen, General Manager Sales Greater 

China, De Bortoli Wines 

4.00pm to 4.40pm 


LIQUID GOLD: AUSTRALIA’S CLASSIC 

FORTIFIED WINES 

Australia has a rich and long legacy of fortified wine 

production dating back to the establishment of the 

original settlements. The unique fortified wine styles were 

the backbone of the Australian wine sector, which are 

still celebrated today. Australia produces the world’s finest 

Muscat, Topaque, Vintage and Tawny fortified wines, 

while some draw comparisons, Rutherglen Muscat and 

Topaque are unique and have no equal. 

Corinne Mui, Senior Wine Educator from AWSEC Hong 

Kong, will lead an informative discussion on the history 

and development of some of Australia’s most iconic and 

historic wines. This tasting will feature fortified wines from 

Australia’s traditional warmer climate areas, which are 

more suited to the richness and ripeness required to make 

classic Fortified wines and will explore some key points 

to success, which have contributed to Australian fortified 

wines winning international awards since 1870. 

This is a wonderful opportunity to learn more about 

the Australian wineries and winemakers who have put 

their stamp on Australian Classic fortified wines and to 

understand why age is so important and maintaining 

freshness and vitality in the wine is critical. 


Eliza Brown, Winemaker, CEO, All Saints Estate 

Wendy Killeen, Chief Executive, Stanton & Killeen 

4.00pm to 5.30pm 




NEWS EDITOR PROGRAMME 

THURSDAY 31 MAY 2018 

10:00am - 10:40am 

COOL CLIMATE SHIRAZ AT ELEVATION 

Masterclass, Country of Honour 

- Free admission 

Wine Australia Masterclass Area, 

Level 1 / Stand BC70 

10:00am - 11:30am 

SHIRAZ TERROIR RESEARCH PROJECT 

Masterclass, Country of Honour - Free admission 

Level 1 / N109-110 

10:00am - 11:30am 

THE FUTURE OF WINE HAS CHANGED 

Masterclass - Free admission 

Level 1 / N101A 

10:00am - 11:30am 

TRE BICCHIERI SPECIAL AWARDS MASTERCLASS 


Level 1 / N104-105 

10:00am - 11:30am 

CLOS APALTA MASTERCLASS, 2015 

Masterclass - By invitation only 

Level 1 / N111-112 

10:00am - 11:30am 

DISCOVER THE STORY OF CHEVAL DES ANDES 


Level 1 / N106-107-108 

11:00am - 12:30 

VINEXPO CHALLENGE 

Blind tasting, Vinexpo’s event - Free admission 

Level 1 / N101B 

11:00am - 4:00pm 

TRE BICCHIERI “EN PRIMEUR” 

– SPECIAL EDITION 

Tasting - Free admission 

Level 3 / Grand Foyer 

11:30am - 12:10 

MCLAREN VALE’S MEDITERRANEAN MASTERCLASS 




12:30 - 3:10pm 

COONAWARRA – SINGLE VINEYARD ESTATES 




1:00pm - 1:40pm 

CABERNET SAUVIGNON FROM MARGARET RIVER’S 

PERFECT ISLAND OF ANCIENT SOILS 

& BIODIVERSITY 




1:00pm - 2:30pm 

OLD VINES, YOUNG VINES, 

NEW WINES MASTERCLASS 



Level 1 / N109-110 

1:00pm - 2:30pm 

MASTERCLASS HUBERT DE BOÜARD 

CONSULTING 


Level 1 / N111-112 

1:00pm - 2:30pm 

BORDEAUX RIGHT BANK 2014 VINTAGE 

FT. PU’ER TEA 


Level 1 / N106-107-108 

1:00pm - 2:30pm 

COOL CLIMATE WINES & DIM SUM 


Level 3 / The Cellar 

1:00pm - 2:30pm 

EXPLORING PROSECCO DOC 

& WHY IT’S A MUST ON EVERY WINE LIST 


Level 1 / N104-105 

4:00pm - 4:40pm 

WHY THE WORLD IS IN LOVE 

WITH YARRA VALLEY PINOT NOIR 





4:00pm - 5:30pm 

LIQUID GOLD – AUSTRALIA’S CLASSIC 

FORTIFIED WINES MASTERCLASS 



Level 1 / N109-110 

4:00pm - 5:30pm 

MASTERCLASS HUBERT DE BOÜARD 

CONSULTING 


Level 1 / N111-112 

4:00pm - 5:30pm 

ON THE ROAD OF LEGENDARY 

BURGUNDY CRUS BY AEGERTER 


Level 1 / N104-105 


新闻 

来自摩尔多瓦的葡萄酒 : 专为您酿制 

来自东欧摩尔多瓦的葡萄酒如今盛名渐起。 

扎根于丰富历史、却又不失清新与现 

代感的 “ 摩尔多瓦葡萄酒 ” 继续其在国 

际市场上的成功之路 , 以创新的红酒 

给消费者们带来惊喜。它将世界各地 

的葡萄品种和摩尔多瓦本土葡萄品种 

混合 , 真真切切地表现了摩尔多瓦的 

风土和回应了葡萄酒爱好者们对发现 

新口味、新风格日益增长的需求。 

“ 摩尔多瓦葡萄酒 ” 是摩尔多瓦共和国 

在葡萄酒行业改革的直接、切实的成 

果 , 其重点集中在质量和绩效。 2013 

年 , 摩尔多瓦国家葡萄与葡萄酒中心 

(ONVV) 成立 , 从那时开始 , 该组 

织的重要义务就是实施一系列旨在支 

持葡萄酒市场多样化和促进高品质葡 

萄酒出口的项目。根据欧盟的地理标 

志保护体系 , 摩尔多瓦涵盖了瓦卢卢 

伊特拉扬乡 (Valul lui Traian), 斯 

特凡大公区 (Stefan Voda), 科德鲁 

产区 (Codru) 和迪文产区 (Divin) 

四个面积日渐延伸的种植区。在过去 

5 年里 , 摩尔多瓦在提升葡萄酒质量方 

面取得了令人瞩目的进展。其葡萄酒 

于 2017 年在一系列极具名声与名望的 

国际葡萄酒竞赛中获得的 239 枚奖牌就 

是其成果的有力证明。这些竞赛包括 

了如 Decanter 世界葡萄酒大赛、德国 

Mundus 世界葡萄酒大赛、布鲁塞尔国 

际葡萄酒大奖赛、国际葡萄酒挑战赛 

等。 

其国家葡萄酒品牌成为了高品质的标 

志 , 不仅巩固了国家葡萄与葡萄酒中 

心的名声 , 而且展示了通过严格质量 

控制的产品 , 为消费者提供担保并建 

立了葡萄酒的信誉。 

作为世界上葡萄园密度最大的地区 , 

摩尔多瓦能够为有着极高要求的消费 

者提供来自世界各地和其本土的多 

样葡萄酒品种 , 比如 Viorica,Rara 

Neagra,Feteasca Neagra,Feteasca 

Alba 和 Feteasca Regala。但最具表现 

力和独特性的是其受到来自 63 个进口 

国消费者赞赏的调配酒 , 它不仅将摩 

尔多瓦酿酒师们的专长和技术展露无 

遗 , 也表达了摩尔多瓦的风土特性。 

经过其国家葡萄和葡萄酒中心实施的 

一套复杂的改革和市场规划 , 摩尔多 

瓦成功地重新思考并定位了其葡萄酒 

行业 , 引领其走向优质和卓越。这些 

对各国际标准深入的整合举措让我们 

如今可以大胆地将摩尔多瓦葡萄酒定 

义为 “ 能改革、会变身 ” 的酒 , 同时这 

些举措也表达了我们对业务合作伙伴 

的保证和承诺。 

摩尔多瓦千年的葡萄酒酿造遗产始 

于公元前 3000 年左右 ; 第一批葡萄树 

的种植 , 据记载始于公元前 7000 年左 

右。纵观其历史 , 葡萄酒和葡萄早已 

深深扎根于摩尔多瓦的文化、神话、 

民间传说和传奇中。甚至连现今摩尔 

多瓦共和国的地图形状也胜似一串 

葡萄 ! 白鹳 , 作为许多当地传奇的主 

角 , 是摩尔多瓦葡萄酒产业的象征 , 

也是摩尔多瓦不断复兴的象征。这就 

是为什么选用一幅重新设计的图像来 

代表摩尔多瓦葡萄酒行业的重生 , 也 

是为什么它被采用为一个新的国家级 

葡萄酒品牌 -“ 摩尔多瓦葡萄酒 , 不朽 

的传奇 ”。 

在主流品牌风向的引领下 - “ 我们的 

葡萄酒由世界上最大的酒窖中的几代 

酿酒师精心酿造 , 受到东西方消费者 

的青睐 , 并有着大家都崇奉的传奇支 

持 ” - 摩尔多瓦葡萄酒将继续征服红 

酒大世界。 

摩尔多瓦国家葡萄和葡萄酒中心 

(ONVV) 实施的一系列的结构改革 

将摩尔多瓦的葡萄酒产业转向新的商 

业模式 , 并带来了一次重大的、质的 

飞跃。自 2013 年以来 , 摩尔多瓦基于 

欧盟保护地理标志模式建立了一个质 

量体系 , 在三个历史悠久的葡萄种植 

区中实施推广。 

摩尔多瓦的葡萄酒如今在以欧盟市场 

为主的 63 个国家均有销售 , 销售量在 

过去 5 年内保持稳步的增长。西方高 

端市场的这种出口增长是在由 ONVV 

组织的、以国家级品牌 “ 摩尔多瓦葡萄 

酒 ” 为名的品牌联合及协同营销下取得 

的。 

1 层 / GH-37 号展位 

Gérard Bertrand 宣布在其亚太地区取得成功 

Vinexpo Hong-Kong 是一个探索和品尝 Gérard 

Bertrand 家族庄园标志性葡萄酒的独特场合。展 

会的高出席率也在一定程度上提高了这个法国南 

部朗格多克鲁西荣地区最知名的酿酒商的影响 

力。 

今年其亮点是他们在 2018 年全球黑皮诺大师赛 

和 2018 年全球桃红葡萄酒大师赛上获得的双重荣 

誉。大赛中的评委组均由各葡萄酒大师和饮料业 

大师组成 , 阵容强大。 

其 L’Aigle Royal 2016 在 2018 年的全球黑皮诺葡萄 

酒大师赛中获奖并得分 97/100; 其 Chateau La 

Sauvageonne La Villa 2017 在 2018 年全球桃红葡萄 

酒大师赛的评分也高达 97/100, 两年间蝉联了全 

球最佳桃红葡萄酒冠军的称号。 

在 Vinexpo Hong-Kong 展出的优质葡萄酒中 , 来 

自生物动力庄园的包括了标志性的密卢瓦 - 拉里 

维尼产区 (AOP Minervois La Liviniere) 的 Clos 

d’Ora、IGP Aude Hauterive 产区的 Domaine de 

Cigalus, 以及克拉普产区 (AOP La Clape) 著名 

的 Châteaul’Hospitalet 葡萄园的顶级酒 , 它们的 

整个制作和陈香过程都是在 Gerard Bertrand 集团 

的旗舰庄园中进行。 

在亚洲独家预展中展示的是一款名叫 «Diving 

into Hampton Water»( 潜入汉普顿水域 ) 的酒。它 

是由 Gerard Bertrand 与美国摇滚界巨星 Jon Bon 

Jovi 和他的儿子 Jesse 合作设计的顶级桃红葡萄 

酒。 

3 层 / RS-20 号展位 



TRADE TALK 

All Things Nice 

@ Vinexpo Hong Kong 

Top Indian marketing and consulting agency 

leverages Vinexpo Hong Kong for ideas and 

networking 

PRESS CORNER 

OUR SWEET SPOTS 

ARE BORDEAUX, TUSCANY, 

CHAMPAGNE AND THE NAPA 

VALLEY 

Nikhil Agarwal 

Sommelier & CEO, All Things Nice 

Nicholas Siu 

Publisher, Cru Magazine and Whisky Magazine 

WINES, WHISKIES AND 

TECHNOLOGIES ATTRACT 

LOCAL PUBLISHER 

All Things Nice is India’s leading wine, spirits and luxury 

marketing and consulting agency with fine wine, luxury real 

estate and equity portfolio management verticals. We asked 

Nikhil Agarwal, the company’s Sommelier & CEO, how sales 

are progressing, and what regions are his “sweet spots” at the 

moment. 

Sales are on track, our sweet 

spots are Bordeaux, Tuscany, 

Champagne and the Napa Valley. 

Australia is this year’s country of 

honour. How do you work with 

Australian wines? 

I won a scholarship to Australia 

to study wine and then Wine 

Australia made me their A+ 

Wine Educator. I love Australian 

wine and the culture of wine in 

Australia. We do a lot of work 

promoting their brands and even 

do top end culinary events with 

their best Chefs and Wine Makers 

from Australia, who we bring to 

India for unique luxury driven wine 

and food events and activities. 

What are your key reasons for 

coming to Vinexpo Hong Kong? 

To meet people and seek new 

brands and companies to work 

with. To generate business and 

catch up with colleagues from 

around the world. Vinexpo always 

puts together a well-run exhibition, 

where global producers, buyers 

and other members of the trade 

have an opportunity to meet and 

discuss synergies. I have been 

visiting Vinexpo in Bordeaux and 

other parts of the world since I 

was 20 years old. Last year, I 

visited Vienna as part of their new 

endeavour, Vinexpo Explorer, and 

was happy to be introduced to 

such a varied list of producers in a 

short period of time. I look forward 

to visiting Sonoma as part of this 

year’s agenda too. Overall, I 

have interacted with the team and 

have experienced their product 

and I have always walked away 

impressed. Hong Kong is a great 

business city and the show here 

attracts people from Asia that are 

important to our business as well 

Nicholas Siu is the publisher of Cru Magazine (for 

wine, sake, champagne) and Whisky Magazine HK 

and Macau (for all other spirits). We asked Nicholas 

what brings him to Vinexpo Hong Kong this year. 

We are keen to look for some new emerging technologies 

and also new inspiration in general in the 20 th edition of 

Vinexpo. For example, we saw a teaser of a Wine Robot 

from China. We hope to see more new ideas, and to be 

able to follow the market evolution in the world. 

For Australia wine, in particular, we would like to try more 

undiscovered wines, which more and more boutique 

wineries and brewery are now exporting. 

The 20 th edition of Vinexpo certainly is a new milestone 

for the wine industry and I met winemakers from around 

the world. We had a very full schedule for the whole 

week. It proves the success for the fair around the globe. 

The official show daily (Vinexpo Daily) is a great vehicle 

to quickly spread the news within the trade circle and we 

wish you success 

By the way… If you missed yesterday’s interview with 

Shuyao Qin, Secretary General, China Alcoholic Drinks 

Distribution Association & Founder of Yunjiu Headline, it can still 

be found on vinexpodaily.com 



VINEXPO IS EXTREMELY 

IMPORTANT FOR US TO 

MEET OUR CUSTOMERS, 

TO MEET OUR SUPPLIERS, 

AND IT’S A GOOD WAY TO 

NETWORK 

Paulo Pong 

Managing Director, 

Altaya Group International Limited 

Towards the B2C 

Exclusive Interview – Paulo Pong – Managing Director – Altaya 

Group International Limited 

Considered a key player not only in its home market of Hong Kong but 

across Asia Pacific, Altaya Wines was recognised as the “Best Wine 

Merchant of the Year Asia Pacific 2011” by the Wandering Palate. 

Group Managing Director Paulo Pong is renowned globally as an 

expert in wine trends and marketing. He is back this year at Vinexpo 

Hong Kong where we caught up with him and asked him “What’s 

new?” 

We have put a bit more focus on the 

B2C side. We have always been 

doing a lot of B2C, but these past two 

years, we worked on our website, we 

worked on our digital strategy. This 

is quite successful and we are doing 

more things online these days. Also, 

the more traditional B2C, which is our 

retail side, has also developed quite 

well. We are still with seven shops. 

We have changed some locations, 

but overall, I feel like we are attracting 

different customers, digitally and also 

through the traditional shop format. For 

the online business, we feel like we are 

attracting a lot of online experienced 

and knowledgeable customers who 

don’t really need to come and talk to 

people as they generally know exactly 

what they want. They trust us, they are 

referred by other fellow drinkers and 

they come to us and buy with a great 

deal of confidence. 

The shops tend to attract some new 

clients, who may or may not be new to 

wine. But they feel more secure to see 

and visit the shop, see the bottles and 

talk to the shop manager. So, we are 

doing a lot of this online / offline thing 

that a lot of people are talking about. 

It’s quite rewarding, having both ends 

of the strategy helps grow the business. 

As Australia is country of honour this 

year, with a lot of lesser known regions 

and suppliers making themselves 

known, is this affecting your purchasing 

decisions in any way? 

I’ll put it in another context. I think 

what we have been focussing on all 

along are boutique wineries, and we 

have always promoted family estates 

and boutique wineries from around the 

world. That also applies to Australia. 

We work with a few estates in Barossa 

and Yarra, not forgetting Clare Valley. 

They all produce very high-quality 

wines, we have been promoting them 

for the past ten or twelve years and I 

believe they are gaining traction and 

gaining recognition, especially with 

the style of wine they make, because 

nowadays people are going away from 

the very rich and robust and muscular 

wines. What these guys are trying to 

do are the more elegant wines, and 

more refined wines with finesse. So, 

with Australia we have been promoting 

their wines for a very long time and we 

are seeing some results now. 

What is your impression of Vinexpo 

this year? 

The atmosphere is great. People have 

high expectations. We are in the 

middle of the Bordeaux en Primeur 

campaign, and I like the 2017 vintage 

a lot, which is still waiting for some of 

the Châteaux to come up with prices – 

sensible prices hopefully. But overall, I 

believe Vinexpo is extremely important 

for us to meet our customers, to meet 

our suppliers, and it’s a good way to 

network, because you really have a lot 

of people coming into Hong Kong this 

week. And Hong Kong being the wine 

hub of Asia, this event is extremely 

important to us. 

How are tastes changing at the moment? 

Is there an evolution in demand 

in that respect? 

Absolutely. I think people are moving 

towards the more elegant style of wine, 

with greater finesse. It may have to do 

with the experience, it may have to do 

with the weather. For example, this is 

the 12th day of record heat in Hong 

Kong. People are not chasing the 

blockbuster big wines, they are now 

drinking a lot of Champagne, more 

white wine, more rosé, and in terms of 

red varietals we see more Pinot Noir 

from all around the world 

Altaya Wines has one of the 

most extensive rare and fine wine 

selections in the region, with over 

6,000 references from the best 

vineyards across the globe. As 

an exclusive agent to over 90 

internationally-acclaimed brands 

from Bordeaux, Burgundy, Alsace, 

Rhone Valley, Italy, Spain, Portugal, 

Scotland, New Zealand, Australia, 

South Africa, Austria, Argentina, 

and the United States. In addition 

to the exclusive agency offerings, 

it also offers favourable pricing for 

En-Primeur. 

Considered a key player not only 

in its home market of Hong Kong 

but also across Asia Pacific, Altaya 

Wines was recognized as the ‘Best 

Wine Merchant of the Year Asia 

Pacific 2011’ by the Wandering 

Palate. 

Paulo Pong was nominated in Wine 

Intelligence’s 10 for 10 Business 

Awards in 2012 and has been 

selected as one of the world’s top 

50 people on Decanter Power List 

in 2013 




THIS IS A TRUE 

GLOBAL WINE EVENT 

WERE BUYERS AND 

PRODUCERS FROM ALL 

OVER THE WORLD MEET 

FOR BUSINESS 

Mike Hu 

President, 

FMCG BU, Tmall, 

Alibaba group 

Wine – an Essential Sector for Tmall 

The Chinese retail giant develops countless new ways to market wine 

from around the world 

Since 2012 the consumption of wine in this region has shifted 

from business to personal. We asked Mike Hu, President of 

the FMCG BU, Tmall - Alibaba group, to tell us more about 

this trend. 

This is the period of time where 

many of the key importers in the 

China market established their 

E-Commerce team to better serve 

their EC key accounts such as 

Tmall. We also witnessed the 

rapid growth of wines through 

the E-Commerce Channel. From 

2013-2015, a great number of 

importers that were only focusing 

on Personal Client channel went 

out of business. In recent years, 

retail prices of some of the most 

popular wines have continued to 

drop due to price transparency 

online and improvement of supply 

chain. 

How are wine sales going for 

Alibaba? 

Wine always been a category on 

which Alibaba Group has placed 

great importance. Our 99 Tmall 

Wine & Spirits Festival was the 

single most important wine event 

in China. In 2015, for our New 

Retail Concept, we launched the 

HEMA supermarket, which is the 

first cashless supermarket in China 

to focus on fresh seafood and in 

store restaurant in which customers 

cook seafood purchased from 

the supermarket. Wine will also 

be a hot category for customers 

to purchase to pair with the 

food. The HEMA APP also offer 

30 minutes delivery within 3 km 

radius, 24 hours a day. 

We expect us to continue to be the 

leading E-Commerce platform for 

many years to come. 

What are the trends in terms 

of demand when it comes to 

production regions and types of 

wine? 

#1 is France, the fastest growing 

is Australia and the hottest type of 

wine is sweet. French still wines 

have a predominate position 

by far at Alibaba, but we are 

seeing rapid growth in wines from 

Australia, Chile and Italy. Italy’s 

sweet whites are absolutely loved 

by many young wine drinkers 

as they are still developing their 

palate for wines. 

Why do you feel Australian wines 

are selling so well in China? 

There are many reasons why 

Australian producers have been 

performing well in the China 

market. Customers are able to find 

wines that have better value for 

money due to the lower Import Tax. 

Australian Wine producers and 

their trade organisation, Wine 

Australia, have been very active 

in the China Market. Winemakers 

and owners are always present 

in the market, meeting potential 

buyers with their importers. 

Under the leadership of the Wine 

Australia Management team, 

they have organised some of the 

most popular tasting events across 

China, and their annual roadshow 

is always highly anticipated by the 

trade. 

How important is Vinexpo Hong 

Kong for you… and why? 

Vinexpo Hong Kong is the most 

important trade event in China, 

but also across the continent. This 

is a true global wine event were 

buyers and producers from all 

over the world meet for business. 

For Alibaba, this is an excellent 

occasion to introduce our Alibaba 

Ecosystem to potential partners 

from Asia, Europe, the Americas 

and other places around the world, 

because we truly believe there are 

opportunities for everyone, for 

producers of all sizes 

Level 1 / Stand A-100 

TMALL’S “FUTURE BAR” 

REVEALED AT VINEXPO 

HONG KONG 2018 

Tmall launched their “Future Bar” concept at 

Vinexpo Hong Kong. 

Alibaba invited Vinexpo Hong Kong’s attendees 

to experience the future of wine with Tmall robot 

waiters, face scanning technology, a new smart 

wine cooler and much more to discover on their 

stand. 

Redefining commerce by enabling seamless 

engagement between the online and offline 

world, building a retail ecosystem that combines 

both channels, making the shopping experience 

more personal, engaging and convenient: all 

these new technologies are part of Alibaba’s 

“New Retail” strategy that was disclosed at 

Vinexpo Hong Kong on their stand and in a 

press conference on Wednesday 30 May 



SPECIAL FEATURE: ROSÉ WINES 

Rosé Wine Booming 

French Rosé wines from Provence are experiencing a significant growth in popularity throughout 

the world, but particularly in the United States, which absorbed half of last year’s exports. 

The internationalisation of rosé wines from Provence 

is “accelerating”, said Brice Eymard, director-general 

of the Conseil Interprofessionnel des Vins de Provence 

(CIVP), when meeting the press in Paris in March. 

“Until 2010-11, we exported relatively little 

production, with France being the main producer 

and consumer, but now we see the share of exports 

accelerating sharply,” he said. 

EXPORT 

In terms of volume, exports of rosé wines, which had 

already increased by 34% between 2014 and 2015 

and by 31% between 2015 and 2016, jumped 

another 36% between 2016 and 2017. 

In money terms, after an initial jump of 48% in export 

sales between 2014 and 2015, the increase was 

35% between 2015 and 2016, plus another 38% 

between 2016 and 2017, according to CIVP figures, 

based on customs statistics. 

The US has become the leading importer, with 22 

million bottles purchased last year, accounting for 

43% of Provence rosé exports by volume and half 

by value. Sales to the US, which were barely e3m in 

2008, reached e114.3m last year. 

Today, 19% of Rosé de Provence is grown organically 

(versus 9% in French vineyards in general) and 

vineyards cover 27,000 hectares, for 486 private 

cellars, 61 cooperative cellars and around 100 

trading companies, with an annual turnover of EUR 

1.5 billion in 2017. 

ROSÉ IN ASIA 

Rosé remains very much a niche market in Asia, but 

there are signs of future growth. No Asian country 

features in the Top 10 selling rosé countries in the 

world. In China, rosé wine sales currently barely 

register, but they are nevertheless increasing rapidly. 

At last count, Rosé had less than 3% share of the wine 

market in Hong Kong. In Japan, rosé consumption has 

increased significantly in recent years, but last year 

still only accounted for less than 4% of total still wine 

sales 

The Promise of 

a Rose Garden… 

Paul Mas has launched a new collectors’ rosé 

wine: the Jardin de Roses, or Rose Garden. 

The wine is made from 70% Syrah and 30% Grenache 

grapes. The harvest, coming from strictly selected plots, 

is destemmed on arrival at the cellar and pressed in a 

pneumatic press under a controlled atmosphere. The 

selection of juices is done during tasting. Fermentation 

takes place under constant temperature control. This 

beautiful rosé has a pale pink colour. It has a fine 

and subtle nose of berry aromas with red fruits 

notes, hints of blackberry and cherries. The palate 

is lively and greedy with notes of red fruits. 

4 different labels, each with its own beautiful 

rose: Centifolia, Traviata, Red Eden and 

Damas, each evoking the beautiful scents of 

the Queen of Flowers. The offer is inspired 

by the 4 daughters of Jean-Claude Mas and 

is contained in a unique glass bottle, designed 

by Jean-Claude himself. Ideal for aperitif, 

with grilled meats or white meat. Can also be 

served with tapas! 

OTT: WHEN PROVENCE 

RHYMES WITH CHAMPAGNE 

One of the best-known houses 

of Provence, Domaines Ott, was 

founded in 1912 by Marcel Ott, 

an agricultural engineer from Alsace 

who dreamed of establishing a great 

wine estate near the Mediterranean. 

Today, the wineries are owned and 

managed by Champagne Louis 

Roederer and produce some of the 

world’s most prestigious wines – and 

in particular are known for their light, 

crisp rosés. These wines are made at 

three distinctively different estates in 

the Bandol and Côtes de Provence 

appellations: Château Romassan, 

Clos Mireille and Château de Selle. 

Designed in the shape of an ancient 

amphora, the emblematic Domaines 

Ott bottle gives an indication of the 

quality of their wines. The three estates 

extend over two different appellations, 

but they share the same wine-growing 

culture – and a unique bottle too. 

This distinctive bottle was created in 

the 1930s but has lost none of its 

modernity. Today, it gives Domaines 

Ott its own unique signature. The 

new Domaines Ott brand signature, 

updated in 2014, brings all the 

products in the range together in a 

single personality 

Level 3 / Stand PQ-65 

Level 3 / Stand R-26 


SPECIAL FEATURE: COCKTAILS 

Cocktails - 

Spanish Style 

Historic Spanish Sherry house González 

Byass is cheering growing appreciation 

for the famous fortified wine of Jerez in 

Andalusia with a showcase of its latest 

premium aperitifs at Vinexpo Hong Kong 

2018. 

As popularity soars worldwide for Spain’s 

“wine treasure” with mixology cocktails 

fueling a sherry boom, the iconic bodega 

is headlining the latest release for the 

2018 “Tio Pepe En Rama” fino, the 

unfiltered and unadulterated cousin of 

world-leading Tio Pepe sherry brand – and 

launching a new Vermouth “La Copa”, 

based on original recipes from the 19 th 

century 

Level 1 / Stand D-26 

Level 3 / Stand M-63 

ABM Continues to Innovate with 

Packaging and Blends 

American Beverage Marketers are back at 

Vinexpo Hong Kong with products including 

Mixology Pro, the Gourmet Bloody Mary Mixer, 

Finest Call, Reàl and Big Bucket, just to name 

a few. The company is committed to long-term 

worldwide leadership in the development, 

marketing and sale of premium liquid cocktail 

mixes, with a philosophy of narrow focus 

and extreme specialisation, concentrating 

solely on the cocktail mix category. 

Innovative packaging is a key: American 

Beverage Marketers is known throughout the 

industry for developing innovative packaging 

that sets its brands apart from the competition 

and clearly enhances the user experience. In 

an era of increasing corporate diversification, 

American Beverage Marketers focuses 

exclusively on liquid cocktail mixes, from the 

beginning of the distribution chain to the end 

Level 1 / Stand J-74 



REGIONAL SPOTLIGHT: AMERICAS 

Wine Production in the Americas 

US exports down globally, but China is a bright spot 

US wine exports, 97% from California, reached $1.53 billion in winery revenues and 

380 million litres (42.2 million cases) in 2017, according to the Wine Institute. Golden 

State exports were down 5.5% in value and 7.9% in volume due in part to the strong 

dollar, heavily-subsidised foreign wine producers and competitors forging free trade 

agreements in key markets. 

“Global premiumisation continues and California wines are well-positioned with our 

range of offerings, aspirational lifestyle, well-earned reputation for high quality and 

leadership in sustainable winegrowing,” said Wine Institute CEO and President, Robert 

P. (Bobby) Koch. 

“California wine exports have grown nearly 70% by value in the past decade. Our 

global marketing efforts focusing on the quality and diversity of California wine continue 

to gain traction with our trading partners throughout the world,” said Wine Institute Vice 

President of International Marketing Linsey Gallagher. Gallagher oversees Wine Institute’s 

California Wine Export Program, involving more than 175 wineries that export to 138 

countries, and 15 representative offices conducting programs in 25 countries across the 

globe. 

“U.S. wine exports to Greater China (Mainland China, Hong Kong and Taiwan) were 

strong with 10% growth to over $210 million in 2017. Also experiencing growth were 

South Korea, Singapore and the Philippines with value increasing more than volume, 

signalling the premiumisation trend,” said Christopher Beros, Wine Institute Trade Director 

for China and Pacific Rim 

CHILE: CONTINUED GROWTH 

IN WINE EXPORTS 

Chile continues to export more wine that its northern neighbour, the USA, totalling 

around US$2bn in exports in 2017. In terms of export value, according to WTEx 

(World’s Top Exports) statistics. Since last year, China became Chile’s number one 

wine export market in 2016, ahead of the USA and the UK. In 2017, the trend was 

consolidated, thanks in part to a major information campaign by Wines of Chile. 

The digital marketing campaign in China had 325-million impressions with 8% of 

engagement. This campaign aimed to make known the diversity of the country and 

its wines 

Level 1 / Stands FG-12, GH-15, HJ17, HJ-26, J-18, J-19 

ARGENTINA: MALBEC 

CONSTITUTES 62% OF STATE 

PRODUCTION 

Argentina’s Ministry of Agribusiness has indicated that the production of Malbec in 

Argentina now reaches 40,401 hectares, and its production in 2017 was 300 

million litres. Last month, in a statement, the president of the National Institute of 

Viticulture (INV) Carlos Tizio stressed the “need to protect and maintain the diversity 

of genetics” of the Malbec grape, a strain that was introduced to Argentina in 1853 

and revolutionized the wine industry in the country. According to WTEx, Argentina’s 

wine exports amounted to US$806.9m in 2017 

Level 1 / Stands CD-2 & CD-12 

SONOMA COUNTY TO HOST 

2018 VINEXPO EXPLORER 

PROGRAMME 

Vinexpo will be bringing an elite group of 

buyers and media to Sonoma County for 

its second Vinexpo Explorer gathering, 

from September 23 to 25. The programme 

showcases some of the world’s most intriguing 

emerging wine regions with immersive 

tastings, tours and panels. The two-day 

experience will provide in-depth education 

on the unique qualities of Sonoma County, 

from the key varietals, terroirs, wine styles 

and commitment to sustainable practices. 

Winemakers, growers and trade from the 

region will share ideas, best practices and 

personal experiences with international 

attendees, while connecting directly in the 

vineyards of this dynamic area 

Sonoma County 

VINEXPO NEW YORK – THE MUST 

ATTEND ANNUAL U.S. EVENT 

On March 4 & 5, 2019, Vinexpo New York will be the place to be for wine and 

spirits professionals. Wine and spirits producers from all over the world will present 

their products to the top buyers in North America. Two days of tastings, education, 

networking and business will take place at the Javits Center in New York. To be a part 

of the industry’s newest and most dynamic event, join the key international decision 

makers at Vinexpo New York 



REGIONAL SPOTLIGHT: AMERICAS 

ADVERTORIAL 

Concha y Toro 

– Over 40 Years in Asia 

Viña Concha y Toro attends Vinexpo Hong Kong 

having recently celebrated the 40th anniversary 

of its arrival in Asia. 

The company has announced it will be 

reinforcing its commitment to all local markets: 

“Viña Concha y Toro has a strong relationship 

with its strategic partners and we will continue 

working to grow even more in the Asian market, 

as well as continuing the penetration and 

positioning of our brands such as Don Melchor, 

Casillero del Diablo, Marques de Casa Concha, 

Frontera, Sunrise, among others”, emphasised 

Corporate Export Manager Asia, Cristian 

López. 

Viña Concha y Toro thus becomes the only 

wine company in the world listed in Top 

#10 of “Beverage’ category of the Dow 

Jones Sustainability Index, and also measures its 

carbon footprint for more than a decade, having 

achieved reductions of around 30% throughout 

the life cycle of their products 

Level 1 / Stand FG-14 

WASHINGTON 

STATE WINES GAIN 

ATTENTION @ 

VINEXPO 2018 

Washington State in the USA distinguishes itself 

from the rest of the pack with several key selling 

points for its wines. 

A legion of small family producers: A vast majority of 

wineries in Washington are small family producers making 

less than 5,000 cases annually. In fact, of the state’s 900+ 

wineries, only about 20 make more than 40,000 cases 

annually. The small, artisan nature of the industry contributes 

to producing wines of exceptional quality. 

Vines are own-rooted: Phylloxera has caused devastating 

problems in numerous wine growing regions of the world. 

This has led many growers to plant their vinifera grapes 

on phylloxera resistant, hybrid rootstock. Washington’s 

combination of bitterly cold winters and well-drained soils 

has prevented phylloxera from causing any significant 

problems to date. As a result, unlike many other winegrowing 

regions of the world, most of Washington’s 

vineyards are “own rooted,” meaning that the grape vines 

are grown on their own rootstock. 

A number of other factors, such as separation of production 

facilities from growing areas, and high natural acidity in 

soils, makes this state’s wines quite unique. 

To learn the full story about what else makes this booming 

wine region full of family wineries unique, be sure to visit 

their stand and attend a seminar 

Level 1 / Stand HJ 68 

CONCHA Y TORO COMMITS TO 

REDUCTION OF GREENHOUSE GASES 

In line with the Sustainable Development 

Goals of the United Nations (SDG13), Viña 

Concha y Toro has announced goals to 

reduce greenhouse gas emissions. 

On Earth Day last month, Viña Concha y Toro 

sealed a new commitment with the “Science 

Based Targets” initiative, which made it the 

first Chilean company to take this step forward 

in terms of sustainability. 

Bodega Norton Introduces 

Signature Winemaking 

The Argentinian winery Bodega 

Norton is present at Vinexpo, 

introducing for the first time on the 

global stage its new “Signature 

Winemaking” identity for premium 

wines. 

Among the new releases, the winery 

is showcasing, for the first time, the 

Luxury Edition of its Icon Wine – 

Gernot Langes – in collaboration 

with Swarovski. Named after its 

owner, Gernot Langes-Swarovski, 

the icon wine is crafted from a 

careful selection of the finest Malbec, 

Cabernet Franc and Cabernet 

Sauvignon grapes, which come from 

the oldest vineyards. 

The winery is also presenting other 

innovations, including: 101 Bubbles, 

Norton Barrel Select Art Series by 

Romero Britto, Norton Rosado de 

Malbec, Libre and King Malbec 

Level 1 / Stand EF-5 


WHERE 

TO GO 

IN 

Hong Kong 

Restaurants 

GOUGH’S ON GOUGH 

Gough Street is a storied locale that has borne witness 

to much of the modern history of Hong Kong, and has 

long been a unique point of confluence for an exotic 

blend of eastern and western culture. Designer Timothy 

Oulton has been present on Gough Street in Hong 

Kong since its inception, setting out to create inspiring 

interior experiences anchored in the values of authentic 

handcraftsmanship and materials, daring creativity and 

an ethos of hosting. The overall designs of Gough’s 

on Gough, as well as all fixtures and furnishings, 

have been fabricated in the same workshops that 

Timothy Oulton uses in the creation of its distinctive 

furniture collections, all with the intention of providing 

an inspiring backdrop for the guests’ experiences. 

The dining room and Moonstone bar are generously 

appointed, using authentic handcrafted materials 

and finishes that convey a heady ambience. And the 

menu, conceived by chef Arron Rhodes, is anchored 

in a strong modern British cooking philosophy, while 

exploring an elemental Asian purism as well as other 

international influences. 

Gough’s on Gough 

15 Gough Street, Central, Hong Kong 

Phone: +852 2473 9066 

Gough’s on Gough 

Hong Kong Space Museum 

Bars 

MURRAY LANE 

The new 5-star Murray Hotel’s ground floor bar, the 

Murray Lane, is an intimate and friendly respite from 

the hustle bustle of the city. A choice addition to Hong 

Kong’s bar scene in the heart of Central’s financial 

neighbourhood, Murray Lane offers a trend-setting and 

sophisticated environment to enjoy the best selection of 

premium artisanal spirits, wines and craft beers along 

with refined small plates of bar favourites. 

The Murray, Hong Kong 

22 Cotton Tree Drive, Central, Hong Kong 

Phone: +852 3141 8888 

Museums 

HONG KONG SPACE MUSEUM 

The Hong Kong Space Museum reopened to the 

public on April 25 after over two years of major 

renovations costing around US$4m. The exterior, 

notably the distinctive dome that makes it a Tsim 

Sha Tsui landmark, is still the same. However, 

the interior has been extensively refurbished, and 

the displays have been enhanced, with a large 

number of interactive displays and a number 

of brand new exhibits. The unique egg-shaped 

dome makes the 8,000-square-metre museum 

one of the most famous landmarks in Hong Kong. 

Hong Kong Space Museum 

10 Salisbury Rd, Tsim Sha Tsui 

http://www.lcsd.gov.hk/CE/Museum/Space/ 

en_US/web/spm/whatsnew.html 

Shopping 

1881 HERITAGE 

Located in the heart of Tsim Sha Tsui, the Former Marine 

Police Headquarters have been rejuvenated and reintegrated 

into the urban fabric of the surrounding 

area. The 120 year-old historical development has 

been revitalised and transformed into a cultural and 

shopping landmark in Hong Kong – “1881 Heritage”. 

Following extensive renovation and conservation works, 

“1881 Heritage” now features luxury shops, fine dining 

establishments and hip bars, a heritage hotel, and 

a Heritage Hall which allows visitors to discover the 

history of the site. 

1881 Heritage 

2A Canton Rd, Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong 

www.1881heritage.com 

Murray Lane 

1881 Heritage

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