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by BEVERAGE TRADE NETWORK

Judges

Meet our judges

The China Wine Competition judges are carefully selected by us and include Master Sommeliers, Top Sommeliers, On-Trade Wine Buyers and Wine Directors of China who all serve or buy wine for their business and are involved in developing wine lists.

The mission and philosophy of the China Wine Competition is to award wines that make a great addition to restaurants wine menus and by the glass programs. The judges are top sommeliers and on-trade wine buyers from China who understands the chinese palate.

These judges are here to highlight top wines the Chinese consumers can drink in restaurants, hotels, bars and clubs.

Tom Baxter

Tom Baxter

Sotheby’s Deputy Director, Private Sales Manager and MW Candidate

Dirk Chen

Dirk Chen

Director of Wine, The Landmark Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong

Juwan Kim

Juwan Kim

Head Sommelier, La Petite Maison Restaurants, Hong Kong

Johann Kwon

Johann Kwon

Advanced Sommelier - Court of Master Sommeliers (Master Sommelier Candidate) Executive Head Sommelier at Black Sheep Restaurants

Sam Lau

Sam Lau

Savor Group Director of Operations & Wine

Phenol Mak

Phenol Mak

Head Sommelier at Tosca di Angelo, The Ritz-Carlton, Hong Kong

Harnil Mathur

Harnil Mathur

Head Sommelier - Black Sheep Restaurants, Advanced Sommelier, ASI Diploma Gold - MBA Wine & Spirits Business

Danny Ng

Danny Ng

Beverage Manager at American Club, Hong Kong