On Top of the World James Suckling, Hong Kong Tatler and the Tourism Italy—Piedmont Drink Across Bellavista Board pull the cork on a the globe Bruno Giacosa Castello Banfi world of vintage cheer Guests at Great Ceretto of the World can enjoy Damilano wines from a total of 47 Pio Cesare ine lovers have different wineries Roberto Voerzio a chance later this month to taste Italy—Sicily Argentina Feudo Maccari more than 100 Achaval Ferrer Planeta outstanding tipples Terrazas de Los Andes from top producers Viña Cobos around the world, Italy—Tuscany Marchesi Antinori a departure from the usual region-specific Australia— Marchesi de’ Frescobaldi Wfocus of tasting events. As well as savouring Petrolo the wines and meeting the makers and owners Tenuta San Guido (Sassicaia) behind them at exclusive, high-end tasting With 47 participating wineries, making merry Guests are entertained at Bordeaux Confidential; Tenuta Sette Ponti Australia—Margaret River sessions, participants will attend seminars wines at Great Wines of Italy; wine editor James Suckling Tua Rita and bespoke dinners showcasing some of the Great Wines of the World will truly world’s most sought-after vintages. New Zealand—Marlborough Austria draw the world’s best Cloudy Bay The inaugural Great Wines of the World, Wine & Dine Festival’s harbourfront site from FX Pichler presented by Hong Kong Tatler and our wine October 30 until November 2. Portugal editor, James Suckling, in conjunction with throughout my career have shown me that The combination of wonderful food and Chile Dow’s the Tourism Board, will run from October 30 other countries are on par with these top fine wines showcased at Hong Kong’s annual Concha y Toro Niepoort to November 1 at the start of the month-long regions, and their different terroirs really Wine & Dine Festival, which runs from Montes Quinta do Noval Hong Kong Wine & Dine Festival. give some unique results. Great Wines of the October 30 to November 30, has made it one Seña Taylor’s Port With 47 participating wineries from World is my chance to share wines that I’ve of the region’s most successful such festivals, Viña Almaviva Europe, the , South America, found to be the best on a global scale.” drawing more than 140,000 visitors each year. Slovenia France—Bordeaux Australia and elsewhere, it will truly draw The event will get underway at the Four Once wine lovers experience the inaugural Movia together the world’s best. All the wines have Seasons on October 31 with an insightful Great Wines of the World, it’s destined to Château Clerc Milon Château d’Issan been hand-picked by Suckling and have seminar and focused , hosted by become Asia’s most exclusive and prestigious Spain Château Grand Numanthia scored 90 points or more for their quality Suckling and exploring the question: “What wine event. Château Latour and character. Some of the top exhibitors makes a great wine?” A walk-around wine Great Wines of the World is part of Château Montrose USA—Napa Valley include Château Mouton Rothschild (France), tasting with a Champagne bar, a port bar, and the Great Wines series, which regularly Château Mouton Rothschild Dana Estates Marchesi Antinori (Italy), Peter Michael (US), a fabulous cheese bar from award-winning attracts thousands of high-profile wine Château Pichon-Longueville Symington (Portugal), Penfolds (Australia) restaurant Caprice will follow in the afternoon enthusiasts from Hong Kong and beyond. Baron USA—Sonoma County and Achaval Ferrer (Argentina). and evening. More than 100 wines will be Dedicated to showcasing top wines from Château Trotte Vieille Peter Michael “In the past, jamessuckling.com has done featured, many rated 100 points by Suckling. different parts of the world, the Great Wines Domaine de Chevalier events with Hong Kong Tatler focusing on top November 1 will feature the 90+ Points Wine events have become some of the biggest USA—Williamette Valley France—Champagne winemakers of one region or a country,” says Collectors’ Dinner at the China Club with social wine gatherings of the year. With Domaine Serene Suckling. “But I had the idea to partner with Suckling and vintners from the world’s top luxury environments, top-tier brands and Billecart the Hong Kong Tourism Board and present a estates; a tailor-made eight-course Cantonese distinguished chefs, they are more than a France—Rhone range of the best wines in the world. feast will complement the wines. tasting; they’re an experience. Maison Jaboulet Aîné “Great winemaking doesn’t just happen A booth spotlighting 45 premium wines For more wine news, visit in Italy, Bordeaux or ; my visits with a minimum retail price of HK$900 will For further information and tickets, go to hongkongtatler.com/oct14 to different wine-producing countries also be located at the Riedel pavilion at the jamessuckling.com/GreatWinesWorld2014.html