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WSA Wine Challenge 2010 (formerly Wine&SpiritsAsia Challenge)
17 - 18 April 2010, Singapore
Raffles Town Club
*closed door event
 
Let your wine speak of its own merits by submitting your entry. Here¡¯s why award winners at WSA Wine Challenge 2010 can look forward to confidently launching their winning wines into the region:
  • A carefully-selected panel of judges
    Its panel of judges is made up of key wine influencers & decision makers from airlines, reputable hotel chains, supermarket retailing chains and distributors of food & drinks. Play the game right and get endorsed by the most exquisite palates from around the region.

    • Sue van Wyk
      Cape Wine Master
      Australia
    • Chantal Chi
      Guest Chief Editor of Win Press
      China
    • Claudio Salgado
      Director of Food & Beverage-Asia Pacific, Hyatt Hotels & Resorts
      Hong Kong
    • John U Salvi MW
      France
    • Cav. Subhash Arora
      President, Indian Wine Academy
      India
    • Alexander Effendie
      Director of PT Danisa
      Indonesia
    • Alex Nyolito
      President Director,PT. Dunia Wine
      Indonesia
    • Ned Goodwin
      Wine Writer and Educator
      Japan
    • Cho Jung Yong
      Wine Writer and Instructor at Korea University Judge at Vinitaly and Mundus Vini
      Korea
    • Dr. Jen Shek Wei
      Past President, IWFS International Food and Wine Society
      Singapore
    • Richard Chai
      Categories Manager for Wine & Spirits, NTUC
      Singapore
    • Pairach Intaput
      Director, Thai Sommelier & Gastronomie
      Thailand

      Updated as at 06 January 2010

      Introducing Chief Judge - Mr. Joel Payne
      Joel B. Payne, an expatriate American who has lived in Germany since 1983, is a regular contributor to Germany's leading wine magazine, Vinum; he is also the German member of the Grand Jury Europ¨¦en. His German Wine Guide, co-authored with Armin Diel, has appeared annually for the past 16 years. Payne, who covered Germany's 2006, 2005 and 2004 vintages in the IWC, was elected president last year of the international circle of wine writers, FIJEV.

  • An exclusive showcase to the wine trade
    We know that a wine competition goes beyond the judging stage. Winning wines are showcased to the region¡¯s food & hospitality trade buyers in an exclusive showcase at Asia¡¯s Largest International Food & Hospitality Trade Event, FHA2010 / WSA2010.
  • Post-Challenge promotion for winning wines
    The list of winning wines will be published on our official show websites when they are announced until we have the list of winning wines for a next edition.
The Challenge received over 400 wine entries from 17 countries. Click here to find out the list of winners!
 
 
 
Strategic Partner:
Mr. Roderic Proniewski, Asia Pacific Wine Specialist
 
Proud Sponsors of WSA Wine Challenge 2010
 
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ASEAN Hotel and Restaurant Association (AHRA) Cocktail Competition
 
Be wowed at Wine&SpiritsAsia2010 by the bartending prowess and cocktail creativity put on display by participants at the ASEAN Hotel and Restaurant Association (AHRA) Cocktail Competition.

This inaugural competition joins other prestigious culinary contests in the FHA2010 family. It promises titillating excitement as the top bartenders from various ASEAN countries are pitted against one another as they strive to concoct intoxicating creations that will win them the honour of being ASEAN¡¯s Best.
 
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Asia Sommelier's Forum

In the fast-changing wine scene, take advantage of the Asia Sommelier¡¯s Forum at WSA2010. Set to be the leading meeting place for Asia¡¯ sommeliers, this new Forum will put on the table for discussion the latest developments and trends influencing the sommeliers.

Email Mr. Tommy Lam at tommylam@academyofwinesingapore.com  to find out more about registration for this not-to-be-missed Forum!
 
 
Wine&SpiritsAsia2010 Wine Activities

20 April 2010, Tuesday
Riedel Master Class
Time: 2pm ¨C 5pm
22 April 2010, Thursday
Austrian Wine Tasting
Time: 1pm ¨C 4pm 		Chef & Sommelier Glass and Wine Tasting
Time: 3.30pm ¨C 6pm
23 April 2010, Friday
Italian & Spanish Wine Tasting
Time: 11am -1pm
* All activities are held at SR@6, Hall 6 of Singapore Expo. For registration, please go to SR@6 30 minutes before the start of each activity.