The db Asia team was here, there and everywhere throughout November, with trips to both Hong Kong and Shanghai for some of the biggest wine and spirits trade fairs of the year, plus an evening of classical violin and piano paired with gin cocktails, and a Mexican Tequila stand in Manila. ProWine Shanghai Last month, the drinks business Asia headed to ProWine Shanghai. As well as hosting two masterclasses at the show (see below), our team also had a stall at the exhibition offering copies of the latest print magazine and a tasting of the Master medal-winning wines from our competitions. La Place de Bordeaux Masterclass Patrick Schmitt MW, editor-in-chief of the drinks business and the drinks business Asia, hosted a masterclass on wines from around the world sold through distribution system La Place de Bordeaux at last month’s ProWine Shanghai exhibition. On pour were wines from Coonawarra estate Wynns, Morlet Family Vineyards, Viñedos Familia Chadwick’s Seña, Chile’s Maquis, Catena Zapata, Jackson Family Wines ‘ Cardinale, Santa Rita Estates’ Casa Real and Marchesi Mazzei Spa Agricola. Church Road Masterclass With over 127 years of winemaking heritage, Church Road is one of New Zealand’s oldest and most awarded wineries. At this year’s ProWine Shanghai exhibition, the Hawke’s Bay winery teamed up with db Asia to give a masterclass on the region’s unique terroir and the individual character of Church Road wines. Six-time New Zealand Winemaker of the Year Chris Scott continues to craft the portfolio of wines and
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