Roussillon Press Conference & Lunch Tasting

1 June 2012 :: 11:30am-2:00am
Mariner’s Rest & Loong Toh Yuen (Tea Room), Hullett House, Tsim Sha Tsui

On 1^st June, 2012, CIVR - Conseil Interprofessionnel des Vins du Roussillon is cordially inviting you to attend the “Discovering the wines of Roussillon” press conference & lunch tasting, sharing with us the wonderful sight of Roussillon and discovering the perfect match of Chinese cuisine and Roussillon wines.

Sensual delights, the pleasure to share them, unbelievable richness of the Mediterranean landscapes allows enjoying gastronomic treasures, of which the wines are the noblest embodiment.

*For wine professionals and media*

Seats are limited. Click here to register.

Alsace Wine Master Class

30 May 2012 :: 1:30pm- 3:00pm
Room 106/ 107/ 108, HKCEC, Wanchai, Hong Kong

The Alsace Wine Council (CIVA) invites you to stimulate your taste buds with Fresh, Aromatic, Light, Delicate, Well balanced wines.


Thierry FRITSCH, the renowned Alsation wine specialist will guide you through a sensational journey to experience the freshness and complexity of the Alsace wines during the seminar.


Please click here for registration before 16 May 12.

Enquiries
Sopexa Hong Kong
+ 852 2866 7163

Beaujolais Wine Seminar

29 May 2012 :: 10:00 am
Room 104/105, Floor L1, HKCEC, Wanchai, Hong Kong

Come and learn about Beaujolais, the only French wine region where Gamay is the King!
Mr. Anthony Collet, Inter Beaujolais Marketing Director will introduce you the specificities of this unique wine region. Come and explore a selected range of these high-quality and versatile wines including Beaujolais, Beaujolais Villages, Brouilly, Cote de Brouilly, Morgon and Moulin a Vent.


We also invite you to visit the Beaujolais booth at the Vinexpo Asia Pacific French pavillion DE26-11.
Seats are limited. Register now.


Seminar will be conducted in English.



Enquiries
Clemence Fabre
+852 29096929

Saint - Emilion - Pomerol - Fronsac Wine Seminar

29- 31 May 2012 :: 10:00-11:30am
Room 106-108, HKCEC, Wanchai, Hong Kong



The winegrowers of SAINT - EMILION - POMEROL - FRONSAC invite you to join the wine seminar on the vintage 2008 during the Vinexpo Asia-Pacific 2012 in Hong Kong.

The seminar will be held in different languages in 3 days:
1. English
Date: 29 May 2012
Time: 10:00- 11:00am
FULL HOUSE

2. Mandarin
Date: 30 May 2012
Time: 10:00- 11:00am
Register: Click Here (30 May)

3. English
Date: 31 May 2012
Time: 10:00- 11:00am
Register: Click Here (31 May)

Seats are limited, please register now!


Website: saint-emilion-pomerol-fronsac.com 




Enquiries:
Clemence Fabre
+ 852 2909 6929

Capture your French Moment ! Facebook Photo Competition

3 May - 24 June 2012 :: La Marmite Restaurant

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 You can now vote for your favourite photos of "Capture your French Moment" on our Facebook fan page. Meanwhile, you are still welcome to submit your photo taken at La Marmite to frenchmoment@sopexa.com.hk by 24th June!! 

– Capture your French Moment Facebook Photo Competition –
Open to all our members and La Marmite’s customers!

Join us to win a free meal!

• 3^rd May – 24^th June: Photo submission
• Submit a photo featuring your French Moment at La Marmite, together with a short caption, your full name, contact number, email and French Moment membership number (if any) by email to frenchmoment@sopexa.com.hk by noon time on 24^th June 2012.
• La Marmite's address: 46 Staunton Street, Soho, Central
• 16^th June – 30^th June: Photo judging by the public
• Your photo will be uploaded to French Moment’s Facebook. Ask as many friends as possible to like it!
• The 3 photos which receive the most “likes” will win the competition.

Get your cameras ready to win the following prizes:
Champion: A dinner for two at La Marmite with a total value of HK$1,016
First runner-up: A lunch for four at La Marmite with a value of HK$472
Second runner-up: An apéritif moment (drinks + snacks) for two at La Marmite
with a total value of $200 (from 5.00pm to 7.30pm)
*The prize does not include any drink (soft, alcohol, wine)

Remarks:
1. Each person can only win one prize.
2. Winners will be contacted individually after 31st May 2012.
3. Availability, terms and conditions about the prize is subjected to final decision by La Marmite.
4. In case of any disputes, French Moment reserves the rights for final decision.
5. All entries shall not be associated with violence, nudity, pornography, or other improper and illegal content.
6. Upon submission of the entry, the entrant will irrevocably grant the copyright to French Moment and La Marmite. French Moment and La Marmite, therefore, are entitled to modify and publish the entry in public without notice or compensation to the participant or any other person.
7. French Moment and La Marmite will restrict the publishing of the entry for this photo competition and for internal use only.
8. French Moment and La Marmite shall not be responsible for the production cost, damage or loss of the entry.
9. French Moment and La Marmite assume no responsibility if the photo infringes any relevant copyright law. The participant shall be liable for any consequence arising from the posting or publishing of his/her photo.
10. The prize is not transferable or exchangeable for cash.

Grands Crus de Bourgogne - Tasting and Dinner

30 May 2012 :: 5:30pm - Tasting :: 8:00pm - Dinner
Ritz Carlton, Ballroom, 1 Austin Road, Kowloon, Hong Kong

An exceptional tasting and dinner organised by the Burgundy Wine Board (BIVB) - Grands Crus de Bourgogne - featuring tasting of 50 wonderful appellations, followed by a wine pairing Chinese dinner with some renowned Burgundy wine producers.

Wednesday, 30 May 2012

Tasting: 5:30 - 7:30 pm
Fees: HK$588

Dinner: 8:00 - 10:30 pm
Fees: HK$1588

Dress Code: Black Tie

Registration : Click here 
(registration deadline: 16 May 2012)

Enquiries
Elodie Niatel
elodie@sopexa.com.hk
+852 2866 7163

Rhône Cruise Cocktail Party

29 May 2012 :: 7:30 pm 
Aqua Luna 

Embark for a chill-out evening with Rhône Valley Wine on Aqua Luna! The antique cruise is taking you through the magnificent Hong Kong harbour, while soaking you with a full flavour of wines from the Rhône Valley. Inter Rhône and producers from the region will be present to share their love for the region and discover together a comprehensive wine selection! Carefully prepared canapés will be served to sublime your tasting-sailing experience.


Event schedule 
7:30pm *: Reception at Wanchai
10:00pm: Return to Wanchai
10:30pm : Return to Tsim Sha Tsui
* Guests must arrive on time. The cruise will depart at 7:45pm.

Assembly Locations:
Exit to Golden Bauhinia Square, G/F Lobby (near Golden Bauhinia Restaurant)
Hong Kong Convention Exhibition Centre, Wanchai
* By Invitation Only and for Trade and Media professional



Inter Rhône website: www.vins-rhone.com

  

Enquiries
David LI – SOPEXA Hong Kong
david@sopexa.com.hk
+852 2909 6939

Master Classes at Vinexpo Asia-Pacific

29 - 31 May 2012 :: Vinexpo Asia-Pacific, HKCEC, Wanchai

SOPEXA will organise on behalf of various wine councils master classes, mini workshops and private events for the wine professionals in Hong Kong, China and Asia.

Master Class
29 May

10:00 Saint-Emilion Pomerol Fronsac
10:00 Beaujolais
13:30 Burgundy
16:00 Burgundy Grands Crus (Full House)
30 May

10:00 Saint-Emilion Pomerol Fronsac
13:30 Alsace
31 May

10:00 Saint-Emilion Pomerol Fronsac

Other Events:

29 May
19:30 Rhône Cruise Cocktail Party (details)
30 May
Burgundy Grands Crus Tasting and Dinner (details)

For registration and details, please visit expo.sopexa.com.hk

French Pavilion at Vinexpo Asia Pacific

29-31 May 2012 :: 9:30 am to 6:30 pm
VINEXPO Asia Pacific, HKCEC, Wanchai

We are proud to introduce 142 top French wine and spirits producers, exporters and regional wine councils in our pavilion in VINEXPO Asia-Pacific. 900 product references from 15 French regions will be represented: Alsace, Armagnac, Beaujolais, Bordeaux, Burgundy, Champagne, Cognac, Corsica, French West Indies, Jura – Savoie, Languedoc–Roussillon, Loire Valley, Provence, Rhône Valley and the South-West of France.  The 1000 square metered exhibition space should provide you with a good variety of the French wine and spirits to choose from.

Throughout the three-day exhibition, you can also learn and discover the best of France through wine talks, wine tastings and conferences about Alsace, Beaujolais, Bordeaux, Burgundy and many other regions by local and international experts at the SOPEXA booth or at the VINEXPO Academy. 

Pre-register for admission or more information about the exhibition, please refer to :
expo.sopexa.com.hk

  

The SOPEXA team is looking forward to seeing you at our booth (AB 33-13), and wish you a fruitful, memorable, and enjoyable experience at the VINEXPO ASIA-PACIFIC 2012.

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