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Event Highlights

Programme Highlights
Wine for Asia 2011 has designed an impactful programme that aims to attract a good representation of Asian wine importers and distributors. WFA is keen on both leading companies as well as new comers to the wine industry.

Thursday 27 October – MAIN PROGRAMME

Time & Venue Details
10.00 am – 11.00 am
By invitation only 		Opening Ceremony of  the 9th Edition of Wine For Asia 2011
11.00 am – 12 noon
Hall 401, Featured Wine Area 		Italian Product Launch – “An Italian Dream comes true”
By Italian Wine Club

Three Italians with a dream to bring the best and the most authentic of Italian wines to Asia will be presenting the gems of their debut portfolio painstakingy selected by Antonio Boco – the best of Italian wine journalists.

Featuring: Barolo, Amarone, Sagrantino & others with sampling of Italian delicacies brought in directly from Italy.
1.00 pm – 2.00 pm
By invitation only 		A Special Celebration Reception
1.30 pm – 3.30 pm
Hall 401, Wine Village
Door gift for all participants		 Australian Wine Selection Master Class
“Award-winning Australian Wines” for Asian Cuisine
By the Champions of Australian Boutique Wineries

The aim of the Wine Selection Master Class is to provide an opportunity to the participants to taste a selection of Australian wines which are both award-winning and recognised for their regional wine style expressions. Through this class, we will illustrate why Australian wines are good pairing partners for Asian cuisine. Small bites are provided to prove certain pairing principles. This class will be useful for wine selection for Asian cuisine restaurants.
3.00 pm – 5.00 pm
Seminar Room 325 and 326  		 Bordeaux Wine Master Class by five wine personalities from Bordeaux
Moderated by Mr Ch’ng Poh Tiong

Featuring 2007 vintage from:
Château Brane Cantenac, Château Pichon Baron Longueville, Château Leoville Barton, Château Montrose, Domaine de Chevalier, Château Figeac, Château Petit Village
4.30 pm – 6.30 pm
Hall 401, Wine Village  		 Italian Wine Master Class
“The Unheard Story of Italian Wines”
By Antonio Boco - ‘The Best Young Journalist for Italian wine’ by the Association of Grand Cru Italy in 2010

This Master Class aims to bring the participants on a fascinating journey through the key Italian wine regions, shedding light on how wine and the social fabric of Italy are closely intertwined. A subject as complex as Italian wines will turn into a fascinating story to be shared. Unknown Italian varietals will become an intimacy to be enjoyed!
6.30 pm – 7.30 pm
Hall 401, Featured Wine Area  		 Gambero Rosso Grand Tasting
By Gambero Rosso

Gambero Rosso is a premier wine and F&B classification organisation in Italy and has been a reference point for the highest quality food and wine in Italy and abroad. This tasting will feature an exclusive group of about 50 wine producers in Italy, each of them offering for the very first time in Asia a complete range of sparkling, red, white, rose & dessert wines.
7.00 pm – 9.00 pm
Hall 401, Featured Wine Area
By invitation only 		International Networking Night
Where the wine fraternity meets for a night of celebration

 

Thursday 27 October – Company/Winery Presentations

Time & Venue Details
2.00 pm – 3.00 pm
The Wine Lodge		 Champagne Presentation 1
Champagne Presentation 2
Champagne Presentation 3 This series of presentation will bring participants through a tasting of some of the finest champagne produced – including grand crus and premier crus from Champenois.
4.00 pm – 5.00 pm
The Wine Lodge  		 “A taste of South Africa” - Presentation By Hubblybubblywines
Speaker: Ms Nora Sperling Thiels, the owner of Delheim vineyard in Stellenbosch with history that dates back to 1699.

Hubblybubblywines is a pan-African wine and spirit specialist.  They represent a selection of multi-award wines, organic wines, pink ports, grappas and brandies.


Thursday 27 October – Special Events & Tasting

Time & Venue Details
Whole Day
(specific timings)
Featured Wine Area		 Wine Style Asia Award Tasting at WSAA Tasting Lounge
Whole Day
Wine Review Stand
(Booth A10)		 The Great Bordeaux Tasting
Vintage 2008

Amiral de Beychevelle • Chateau Beaumont • Chateau Beychevelle • Chateau Branaire-Ducru • Chateau Brane-Cantenac • Chateau Canon • Chateau Climens • Chateau Doisy Vedrines • Chateau Giscours • Chateau Haut-Bailly • Chateau Kirwan • Chateau Leoville Barton • Chateau Léoville Poyferré • Chateau Malartic-Lagravière • Chateau Montrose • Chateau Phelan Segur • Chateau Pichon Longueville Baron • Chateau Rauzan-Segla • Chateau Smith Haut Lafitte Blanc • Chateau Smith Haut Lafitte Rouge • Chateau Suduiraut  • Chateau Talbot • Chateau du Tertre • Domaine de Chaevalier Blanc • Domaine de Chevalier Rouge

Friday 28 October – MAIN PROGRAMME

Time & Venue Details
10.00 am – 12.00 noon
(Registration starts at 9.30 am)
Seminar Room 325  		 Burgundy Wine Seminar:
'Discovery  of a selection of Village Appellations from Bourgogne'
Organized by: The Burgundy Wine Board
Managed by:  Sopexa
Accredited Speakers: LEE Chee Wee & Thomas LING

An exclusive seminar on Burgundy and its village appellations catering to wine and F&B trade professionals only, with a tasting of eight wines that represent the diversity of Burgundy wines.
11.00 am – 12.00 noon
Hall 401, Wine Village 		The ICONs of South America
Organised by: VCT Group of Wineries
Speakers:  Andres Ballesteros & Danielle Thompson of VCT

An exclusive seminar-cum-guided tasting on a selection of the most sought-after award-winning premium red wines from Chile and Argentina. Wines featured include: Concha Y Toro’s Don Melchor Cabernet Sauvignon 2007, Trivento’s Eolo Malbec 2007 & Canepa’s Magnificum Cabernet Sauvignon 2007.
12.00 noon – 13.30 pm
Hall 401, Gallery of Fame
By invitation only		 Southeast Asia Wine Pioneer Award Lunch Reception

Southeast Asia’s wine industry could not have reached its present state of development without the commitments and beliefs of some of the pioneers of the industry. These pioneers have gone beyond the call of business to change the wine landscape of the region. Wine today has become a major underpinning pillar of the tourism and lifestyle industries in Asia. It has also added a new dimension to the ‘savoir vivre’ of Asian consumers.
2.00 pm – 4.00 pm
Hall 401, Wine Village
$50 nett inclusive of lunch with Wine Pioneers		 F&B Industry Forum
“The Changing Landscape of the F&B industry in Southeast Asia”
Organised by F&B Managers’ Association
Managed by MP International
Moderator: Mr Sean Boyle, General Manager, British Club

Singapore’s F&B Landscape: Trends & Developments in the last five years
Mr Cheong Hai Poh, President, Food and Beverage Managers’ Association

Traditional Values in F&B: A Developing Country’s Perspective
Mr Sanjog Modgil, President, Food & Beverage Association of Thailand

New Boundaries for Customer Experience:  A Chef’s Perspective
Chef Eric Teo, Culinary Consultant and President, Singapore Chefs’ Association

Striking a Chord with Customers: A Customer’s Perspective
Dr Jen Shek Wei, Past President, S’pore International Wine & Food Society

Managing a Complex Wine Portfolio and Upping the Ante in Wine Programmes: An Integrated Resorts’ Perspective
Mr Tamir Shanel, Vice President, Food and Beverage, Marina Bay Sands

Leveraging on F&B Technologies: A Large F & B set up’s perspective
Mr David Hamano, Vice President of F&B Operations, Resorts World Sentosa
4.30 pm – 6.30 pm
Seminar Room 325
Door gift for all participants  		 Chilean Award-Winning Wine Master Class – Showcasing the Finest from Chile

This master class aims to update participants on the progress of quality wines from Chile. Showcasing some of the finest internationally awarded wines, these wines are out to make an impression to the market that premium wines from Chile are on the rise! Will the Cabernet Sauvignon be better than the Syrah of Chile? Or will we see a surprise favorite at this master class? Led by Moderator Kenn Ching, there will be seven representatives from the participating wineries that will showcase some of their best offerings at this tasting. Limited to 40 seats.

Organised by: Pro-Chile Singapore
Moderator: Kenn Ching, CSW, FWS

Speakers:
Mr Cristian Cremaschi, Enologist, Wine Maker: Vitivinicola Cremaschi Burriga
Mr Cristian Urzua, Wine Maker, Export Manager: Vina La Rosa
Mr Christian Sotomayor, Export Manager: Vina Valdivieso
Mr Axel Vade Pruzzo, Export Manager: Vina Botalcura
Mr Sebastian Penaloza, Export Manager: Vina Vistamar
Mr Jorge Mira, Business Manager: Vina El Principal
Ms Catherine C. Wong, Commercial Manager for Asia Pacific: Viña Maipo
7.00 pm – 11.00 pm
(Assemble at 6.45pm)
Ground floor foyer of Suntec Convention Centre
Ticket holders only 		F&B Familiarisation Tour (Part of Indulgence Singapore Programme)

Unfolding the Singapore Wine Story: 
A journey through Singapore’s wine & dine Scene with wine and food pairing dinner, boat ride along Singapore River and visit to two wine water holes.
7.00 pm – 11.00 pm
Golden Peony
Conrad Centennial Singapore
Ticket holders only 		A Celebration of ‘128 Great Years of Bordeaux’ Wine Dinner

Friday 28 October – Company/Winery Presentations

Time & Venue Details
3.00 pm – 4.00 pm
The Wine Lodge  		 Champagne Presentation 1
Champagne Presentation 2
Champagne Presentation 3  

This series of presentation will bring participants through a tasting of some of the finest champagne produced – including grand crus and premier crus from Champenois.
5.00 pm – 6.00 pm
The Wine Lodge  		 Presentation by ABK6 Cognac
Speaker: Ms Elodie Abécassis,

Daughter of Owner Francis Abécassis ABK6 surprises and launches ICE COGNAC by ABK6, a Cognac specifically blended to be savoured on ice.

The cellar master has carefully prepared ICE COGNAC, to allow this Cognac to develop progressively, highlighting distinct aromas via the contact with both ice and water.  

Friday 28 October – Special Events & Tasting

Time & Venue Details
11.00 am
Kaimay Wine Pavilion
For wine retail and F&B
By invitation only 		JP Chenet Wine Series Presentation
Taste a selection of wines that will add value to your offering to F&B outlet clients.

Door gift for all invitees: one bottle of JP Chenet 250ml wine, one gold medal Taiwan Beer and one bottle of Louis’99 Sparkling Grape Juice.
Whole Day
Featured Wine Area
For hospitality schools
Participation in pairs		 Vini Challenge for Hospitality Sector
Organised jointly by Wine For Asia + FBMA Youth Wing

1st Prize: Programme Award for two to attend Certificate of Performance in Science and Business of Wine – sponsored by Singapore Polytechnic (valued at $1,500)
Other Prizes:
  • 2 sets of premium Lucaris glass wares (Tokyo Temptation Bordeaux Glasses 6 pc set and Shanghai Soul Bordeaux Glasses 6 pc set)
  • 2 bottles of Val de Flores – Signature wine of Michel Rolland, the Flying Wine Maker- sponsored by MP Wine Resources Pte Ltd
  • 2 copies of “108 Great Chinese Dishes Paired” by Ch’ng Poh Tiong
  • 2 sets of Vini Casino wine game

 

Vinosity Singapore 2011
Held in conjuction with Wine For Asia, Vinosity Singapore was first launched in 2008. The collection of events was first put together to create value-add for WFA visitors. They allow WFA visitors to experience Singapore’s exciting wine scene, get a feel of the local market, whilst increasing their wine knowledge.

Vinosity Singapore 2011 comprises the following:
Wine Awards and Challenges • Wine Conferences/Congresses • F&B Forums • Gourmet Wine Dinner Presentations • Special Wine Activities

Wine Style Asia Award 2011
The annual Wine Style Asia Award is a prestigious award which has gained much recognition from wine associations and experts since its inception. Labels who have won this award have gained market interest. With a panel comprising an international and regional mix of influential wine personalities, its stringent judging system ensures only top quality wines receive the sought-after award.

The awards will be presented at a high-profile gala dinner which will see wine experts, the press, trade and industry leaders, as well as noted wine personalities in attendance. For more information, please contact info@winestyleasiaaward.com.

Signature Partner Event - A Celebration of ‘128 Great Years of Bordeaux’
This high profile wine dinner organised by The Wine Review will feature wines from well-known châteaux.

F&B Industry Forum
Singapore has seen rapid developments of the F&B Industry in the past 5 years. The public-private sector partnership has been instrumental in transforming the city state into an emerging F&B Hub for the region. This forum brings together a panel of eminent industry players to share thier personal experiences during these developments. It is particularly useful to those in the wine industry who wish to understand the F&B landscape in Asia/Singapore. For the detailed programme, click here.

F&B Concept Tour
This tour has for objectives to give the participants an insight into the latest F&B concepts in Singapore.

The Vini Challenge
A spin-off from the industry’s well-loved innovative game Vini Casino, the Vini Challenge is a wine challenge designed to instill fun and excitement in the exploration of the world of wine. Representatives from F&B schools, institutions and foreign associations, will pit against one another in their wine skills and guts. The finals of the Challenge will be held in the week of Wine For Asia 2011.

Gourmet Wine Dinner Presentations
A series of exclusive wine dinners will be organised by signature F&B outlets to bring you on a journey of wine and food pairing. Participants will learn how various country wines can be paired with popular Asian delights.