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Kelvin Ziea

Chief Sommelier, JW Marriott Hotel, Hong Kong

Kelvin Ziea, based in Hong Kong, is currently a Chief Sommelier at JW Marriott Hotel Hong Kong. Kelvin Ziea brings experience from previous roles at JW Marriott Hotel Hong Kong with a robust skill set that includes Beverage, Customer Service, Hospitality Management, Sommelier, Wine Tasting and more. Passionate about exploring wineries & unique vintages.

Key Dates

Super early bird pricing ends on March 31, 2025

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.

Judges

Meet our 2025 Judges

Tom Baxter

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

Dirk Chen

Director of Wine, The Landmark Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong

Johann Kwon

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

Sam Lau

Savor Group Director of Operations & Wine