The French Pavilion is going to be one of the busiest zones this year at the Hong Kong International Wine and Spirits Fair (Nov 4-6), where 20 French exhibitors will be in town to offer some hundreds of bottles of wines coming from regions: Alsace, Beaujolais, Bordeaux, Bourgogne, Champagne, Languedoc-Roussillon, Loire, Provence, and Rhone, creating an atmosphere that is difficult to miss!

Driving this wine attraction is an opening cocktail, and a number of events that are guaranteed to be intriguing and impressive: a St. Emilion Seminar, an Alsace Seminar, and a Grand Cru Tasting.

A few more dynamic on goings that may also interest you include a daily lucky draw, a wine quiz, and chance to meet an expert wine sommelier to learn about French wine vocabulary. Of worthy mention is the blind tasting…this is catered for those who want to pique their hunger for knowledge in a purely sensory way.

Last but not least, a beautiful exhibition of photographs of vineyards, châteaux, and wine-making by travel Photo-writer Ms. Celia Cheng will be projected nearby to feed the curiosity of viewers and exhibitors. This spectacle will undeniably captivate your attention and inspire you.

There is no doubt that you will find something to suit and interest you if you visit the French Pavilion this year, so be prepared to meet and network with people in the wine industry at this celebratory occasion!

St. Emilion Trade Seminar
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Venue:		 5 Nov 2008
13:30 - 15:00
Wine Tasting Area 2, Hall 3E Concourse
Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre
Entrance: Registration required, first-come, first served.
The winegrowers from Saint-Emilion - Pomerol - Fronsac cordially invite trade professionals to attend a seminar and tasting on vintage 2004. They will share with participants their experience and passion on their wines. Registration required, first-come, first-served.
Enquiries: Guillaume Danard - (852) 2909 6919
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St. Emilion Grands Cru Tasting
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Venue:		 5 Nov 2008
14:00 - 17:00
Room N201
Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre
Entrance: Only for trade. Registration required, first-come, first served.
Association de Grands Crus Classés de Saint-Emilion invites trade professionals to attend the tasting of Saint-Emilion Grands Crus Classés to present prestigious wines from 18 Grands Crus Classés.
http://www.agccse.fr/
Enquiries: Guillaume Danard - (852) 2909 6919
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Alsace Trade Seminar
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Venue:		 6 Nov 2008
13:30 - 15:30
Wine Tasting Area 2
The Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre
Entrance: Only for Trade. Registration required. First-come, first-served.
Host: Mr. John Chan
Alsace is famous for her aromatic wines, beautiful scenery and cultural heritage. With wine-making tradition dated back to dawn of history, Alsace wines are universally praised for their balanced structure, beautiful fragance and elegant aromas.
The Alsace Wine Council (CIVA) is delighted to invite you to join the Alsace Wine Tasting Seminar to discover the richness of Alsace Wine. Hosted by Mr. John Chan, Champion of the Hong Kong Sommelier Competition 2006, the seminar will be started with a presentation of the region followed by a guided tasting of the major varietals of Alsace.
www.civa.fr
Enquiries: Chalotte Hwang - 2866 7163
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