The inaugural Wynn Classics – China Wine Competition was held in Macao on April 13 and was attended by 500 wine experts from around the world, representatives of top Chinese wine wineries, industry professionals, international media and wine lovers to unveil a number of highly anticipated awards. As the world's largest Chinese wine competition judged by international standards, Wynn hopes to promote Chinese wines to a larger international stage through this highly anticipated award ceremony. Wynn will also launch the "China Celebrated Wine Tasting Month" in May, allowing diners to experience the charm of Chinese food.
The inaugural "Wynn Classics – China Wine Competition" ceremony was attended by 500 wine experts from around the world, representatives of top Chinese wine wineries, industry professionals, international media and wine lovers.
After a rigorous review, "Changhe Jade Reserve Marselan 2021" won the "Best Chinese Wine of the Year" award. For its exceptional quality, this wine has also been awarded the titles of "Best Red Wine", "Best Marselan" and "Best Ningxia Wine". "Xige N28 Chardonnay 2021" won two awards: "Best White Wine" and "Best Value for Money Wine". The "Sino-French Château Petit Manseng Sweet White 2018" was voted "Best Sweet Wine", "Best Petit Manssen" and "Best North China Wine".
Changhe Jade Reserve Marselan won the "Best Chinese Wine of the Year" in 2021.
Chi Ling Chen, President, Vice Chairman of the Board and Executive Director of Wynn Macau, Limited, said, "Wynn's new Wine Awards is designed to showcase the excellence of Chinese wines and the international service of Wynn and Macau's tourism industry. As the independent hotel brand that has won the most Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star Awards in the world, we follow the most authoritative and professional wine tasting system to create a top-level international exchange event for the participating wines, promote Chinese wines to a larger international stage together with experts from all over China, strengthen the reputation of Chinese wineries as a high-end brand in the world, and expand the overseas consumer market of Chinese products. Let us give full play to Macao's role as a World Centre of Tourism and Leisure, make good use of Macao's business card as a Creative City of Gastronomy, gather China's top wineries and high-quality wine industry, showcase the strength of Chinese brands, and jointly inject new quality productivity into the development of Macao's tourism industry."
In her speech at the "Wynn Masterpiece – China Wine Competition" award ceremony, Wynn Macau Limited's President, Vice Chairman and Executive Director Chen Chi Ling said that Wynn is committed to creating a top-notch international exchange event for the participating wines, and working with experts from all over China to promote Chinese wines to a larger international stage.
MGTO Director Maria Helena de Senna Fernandes said, "Wine and food are an important part of the feast. As a Creative City of Gastronomy, Macao is characterized by the coexistence of diverse gastronomic cultures. MGTO is pleased to see Macao's integrated resort and leisure enterprises, together with industry colleagues, actively organising mega events with diverse characteristics, polishing the brand of 'City of Gastronomy', and working together to unleash Macao's role as a World Centre of Tourism and Leisure, and promote the sustainable development of Macao's tourism industry and related industries. ”
MGTO Director Maria Helena de Senna Fernandes delivers a speech at the award presentation ceremony of the Wynn Masterpiece – China Wine Competition.
The much-anticipated award presentation ceremony was opened with a simple but grand opening ceremony by a group of officiating guests, including Maria Helena de Senna Fernandes, Director of the Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO), U Yu Sang, Chairman of the Executive Committee of the Macao Trade and Investment Promotion Institute, Yang Yi, Deputy Director of the Economic Affairs Department of the Liaison Office of the Central People's Government in the Macao Special Administrative Region, Chen Chi Ling, President, Vice Chairman of the Board and Executive Director of Wynn Macau, Limited, and Eddie, Chairman of the Judging Panel of the "Wynn Classics – China Wine Competition". McDougall), Frederic Luvisutto, Chief Operating Officer and Executive Director of Wynn Macau, Limited, Julien Boulard MW, Panel Leader, and Chris Ashton, Supervisor of the Jury.
The officiating guests held a simple but grand opening ceremony for the much-anticipated award ceremony, witnessing the announcement of the winners of the Chinese wines.
Wynn Classic Chinese Wine of the Year
27 of the world's top authoritative judges, including seven Master of Wine MW, three Master Sommelier MS, winemakers, trainers, writers, hoteliers and wine buyers, tasted 700 entries from nearly 200 Chinese wine wineries in a blind evaluation mode. The jury was a strong line-up, including Chairman Mak Tak Wah and three Vice-Chairmen, Master of Wine Fongyee Walker MW, Gus Zhu MW and Andrew Caillard MW.
All participating wines will be tasted and scored on a case-by-case basis to compete for the Bronze Award (85-89 points), Silver Award (90-94 points) and Gold Medal (95-100 points), while all Gold Award winners will compete for the "Best Chinese Wine of the Year" award, as well as 23 individual awards in the "Wynn Classics Awards", "Excellence in Varietal Awards" and "Region Champion Awards" categories. The Chinese wines that won the title of "Best" in each award category set an unrivalled benchmark in the industry, encouraging the industry to continue to strive for excellence.
In the world's largest judging of the China Wine Competition, 23 wines were selected by 27 of the world's top judges, and a number of awards were presented in three categories, recognising excellence in varieties and regions.
The list of winners is as follows:
| Name of the award | wine | Producing areas |
| Best Chinese Wine of the Year | Long and Emerald Treasure Marselan 2021 | Lingxia |
| Best White Wine | 西鸽 N28 霞多丽 2021 | Lingxia |
| Best Red Wines | Long and Emerald Reserve Marselan 2021 | Lingxia |
| Best Sweet Wines | Sino-French Manor Little Manson Sweet White 2018 | Hebei |
| The best value for money wine | 西鸽 N28 霞多丽 2021 | Lingxia |
| Chardonnay at its best | Nine Tops Manor Air Dry White 2021 | Shandong |
| Best Little Mansson | Sino-French Manor Little Manson Sweet White 2018 | Hebei |
| Best of Vidale | Pagbala Liquid Gold Icewine 2019 | Yunnan |
| Best Cabernet Sauvignon | Summer ink Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 | Lingxia |
| Best Snake Dragon Ball | Changyu Castel Winery G2 Snake Dragon Ball 2019 | Shandong |
| Best of Marselan | Long and Emerald Reserve Marselan 2021 | Lingxia |
| Best Syrah | Sino-Philippine Winery Exclusive Syrah 2021 | Xinjiang |
| Best Cabernet Franc | 放思 拜夏单一园品丽珠 2019 | Lingxia |
| Best Pinot Noir | Long and Emerald Owner's Reserve Pinot Noir 2020 | Lingxia |
| Best blended red wines | Long and Emerald • Long • Dry Red 2020 | Lingxia |
| Best Other Dry White Wines | 龙亭 珍藏小芒森干白 2020 | Shandong |
| Best Tempranillo | Spanish No. 1 Dry Red 2021 | Lingxia |
| Best Southwest Alpine Wine | Shangri-La's Sanctuary Legend Chardonnay 2022 | Yunnan |
| Best Xinjiang wine | Cunshan Collection Ili Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 | Xinjiang |
| Best North China Wine | Sino-French Manor Little Manson Sweet White 2018 | Hebei |
| Best Shandong wines | Longdai 2020 | Shandong |
| Best Ningxia wine | Long and Emerald Reserve Marselan 2021 | Lingxia |
| Best Shaanxi and Gansu wines | Zixuan Snow Dry White 2022 | Gansu |
In addition to the Gala Dinner and Awards Ceremony, the Awards Week also featured a series of exciting Chinese wine pairings and wine masterclasses led by leading wine experts. Renowned winemaker Dai Hongjing conducted a master class on wine pairing, while Professor of Oenology Ma Huiqin introduced wines from Shandong, Xinjiang and Ningxia to the guests in two master classes. The event kicked off with the esteemed Julian MW and more than 400 guests at the China Wine Reception at the Wynn Macau Ballroom on Friday. Julian MW also hosted the "China Boutique Winery Symposium" to share his insights and insights on China's wine industry with winery representatives, winemakers and guests.
Julian MW led gourmets to taste Chinese wines at the award ceremony.
Professor of Otology Ma Huiqin explained the wines of Shandong's region to the guests in master classes.
Following the ceremony, Wynn is pleased to announce that the 2025 Wynn Masterpiece – China Wine Competition will be open for entries from May 1, 2024, continuing to strive to establish an international platform for Chinese wine wineries and winemakers to showcase the top quality of Chinese wines and set a new standard for Chinese wines.
Post-Awards Celebrations: China's Prestigious Wine Tasting Month
The Wynn Classics – China Wine Competition aims to provide strategic support to Chinese wine wineries and strengthen their brand reputation in the high-end market. Not only will the winning wines be awarded the Wynn Classics Award, but they will also be invited to participate in masterclasses, industry tastings, guest tastings, media tastings and galas to further this goal.
Wynn is committed to promoting China's fine wines and outstanding Chinese wine estates, and will launch the "China Honored Wine Tasting Month" campaign in May, showcasing the excellence of Chinese wines with award-winning Chinese wines paired with global cuisine. Guests will be able to enjoy a curated wine and wine pairing menu at Wynn's starred restaurants, including Tan Hui, Yongcui Palace, Wynn Steakhouse and "Hong" Japanese Restaurant at Wynn Palace, as well as Jing Hua Xuan, Lakeside Lounge and "Hong" Japanese Restaurant at Wynn Macau.
Guests can also enjoy award-winning Chinese wines at Wynn's bars, including Hung Yi Ting, Xia Lounge, Xuan Lounge and Wynn Bar.
Wynn will host a series of masterclasses and dining experiences led by renowned wine experts to discover fine wines and cuisines from China's wine regions, including Ningxia, Shandong, Shanxi, Hebei, Yunnan, Sichuan and Xinjiang.
In addition to being awarded the Wynn Excellence Award, the winning wineries will also be invited to participate in master classes, industry tastings, guest tastings, media tastings and galas.
For more information about the winners of the Wynn Masterpiece China Wine Competition and the promotion of the China Wine Tasting Month in May, please visit the official website at https://www.wynnresortsmacau.com/zh-hk/wynn-palace/whats-on/wynn-signature-chinese-wine-awards
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