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China Sommelier Wine Challenge 2012
Please click here to download the CSWC 2011 award results.
Please click here to download the 2012 entry form.   |
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| Enter your wines in the China Sommeliers Wine Challenge 2012 and uncork your China market potential |
 The China Sommeliers Wine Challenge – CSWC 2012 is the only Chinese sommelier focused blind tasting wine event of its kind. The competition brings together China’s leading sommeliers, both local and international working in China, and a panel of renowned Master Sommeliers including world and regional champions. CSWC 2012 takes place at the same time as the FHC 2012, "China Global Food and Wine Expo", offering wine suppliers a unique opportunity to win China relevant marketing awards and then promote their wines at the largest Food & Wine Show in the country. |
The China Sommeliers Wine Challenge in 2011 received overwhelming positive feedback from the judges and participants,and gained recommendations from across the wine and spirit industry. The CSWC 2011 attracted 286 entries, following the competition winning wines were promoted in the FHC trade exhibition. A record 29,008 buyers attended the 15th edition of FHC and Wine & Spirits China (WSC) “China’s global wine and food expo” which took place in Shanghai from 16-18 November 2011. Visitor numbers were 23% more than last year, including retailers; hospitality trade; importers and distributors. The record number of visitors was matched by a record 1,110 participating companies from 77 countries and regions including 27 official national country pavilions. The largest number of visitors, exhibitors and National pavilions to attend FHC and WSC in the show’s 15 year history. |
Recognizing the importance and growing demand for wine in China, the organisers have confirmed that next year’s WSC 2012 will have one hall dedicated to wines. Branded as “Global wines at Wine & Spirits China” this specialist hall of wine and beverage companies will make it easier for buyers and distributors of wines to find relevant products and suppliers quickly. |
CSWC 2012 competition and WSC 2012 exhibition provide wine suppliers and distributors the right mix of promotional opportunities at the largest wine event in China. |
This is our first time at FHC China 2011. We are pleased with our experience so far. The organizer is giving us quite support on every front. We are looking forward to the next year. |
Who should enter?
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| Why you should enter? Winning a China Sommeliers Wine Challenge award carries a number of significant benefits:
All wines entered into the China Sommeliers Wine Challenge CSWC will be presented onsite in a dedicated Sommelier Lounge and VIP Tasting Room. The Sommelier Lounge and VIP Tasting Room is open to wine professionals from hospitality, retail, importers, distributors, sommeliers & corporations and access is by invitation only. Presenting your wine in the Sommelier Lounge and VIP Tasting Room is a rare opportunity to promote direct to top wine buyers and is exclusive to CSWC participates. Contestants must provide 2 extra bottles of wine for tasting in the lounge. This is additional to the minimum 4 bottles required to enter the competition. |
| Date & Venue China Sommeliers Wine Challenge takes place 12-13 November 2012, just before the start of WSC & FHC 2012 trade exhibition which 14-16 November 2012. Important: exhibitors DO NOT need to be present to enter wine into CSWC 2012. . |
| Awards & Presentation Wines will be awarded Gold – Best of Class, Gold, Silver and Bronze medals. Award medal presentations will take place 14th November 2012 (Day 1 of FHC 2012) |
Judges from CSWC 2010 and 2011
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