EMW is awarded 2024 Best Importer by WINE100

On 14 November 2024 and the closing day of ProWine Shanghai 2024, EMW was awarded the 2024 Best Importer by WINE100 Challenge. Since 2011, EMW has been awarded Best Importer for 13 consecutive years by China Sommeliers Wine Challenge, Golden Prestige Awards and WINE100 Challenge.

 

(From left to right) WINE100 Challenge General Manager David Jiang, ProWine China Project Director Josh Gu, EMW Marketing Director Juanita Yu, Shun Hing Shanghai General Manager Ip Alex

 

 

In the WINE100 Challenge this year, EMW won 1 Trophy, 1 Grand Gold, 2 Golds, and 2 Prime Quality Awards.

 

 

This year, EMW has established new partnerships with three wineries: Champagne Drappier, Lamole di Lamole and Champagne Philipponnat, organizing a range of spectacular launch events across the whole country;

 

May 23, The Westin Bund Center, Shanghai,  Champagne Drappier Masterclass

August 21, POP on the bund, Shanghai, Champagne Philipponnat Tasting

September 2, Grand Hyatt Shenzhen, Lamole di Lamole Tasting

 

This year, EMW has been involved in multiple roadshows and masterclasses organized by leading wine groups and industry media to help the market improve and recover;

 

May 25, W Hotel Shanghai, 100% Champagne Grand Tasting Salon

July 6, Mandarin Oriental Pudong Shanghai, Great 100 Italy

September 9, Regent Shanghai On The Bund, French Wine Market 

October 19, Four Seasons Hotel Hangzhou at Hangzhou Centre, Lookvin Fine Wine Grand Tasting

 

So far in 2024, EMW has organized 121 events, including vertical tastings, masterclasses, dinners, parties, and six portfolio tastings, highlighting the brand image as a leading importer in the Greater China market.

 

April 26, PCH Wine & Spirit Cellar Qingdao

May 17, InterContinental Xi'an North

June 14, HKJC Beijing

July 11, CHIN-CHIN Bistro Hangzhou

November 8, InterContinental Chongqing Raffles City

November 11, The St. Regis Chengdu

 

More portfolio tastings coming soon:

 

November 29  Sofitel Guangzhou Sunrich

November 30  Hyatt Centric Zhongshan Park Shanghai

December 7  Grain Thief Bistro Haikou

 

 

 

Olivier Six

CEO, EMW Fine Wines

 

"I'm delighted to see EMW once again winning the most recent Best Importer Award from WINE100, following a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic. Being one of the equitable wine competitions in China, WINE100 is dedicated to providing a top-notch communication and information platform for Chinese wine lovers as well as arranging a variety of wine tastings and promotional events. It serves as a crucial channel between importers and buyers. And for the past two decades, EMW has stood out in the Greater China market by working closely with over 110 wine estates, sake breweries, and craft spirit producers from 16 countries to deliver their premium wines to China. Since we both adhere to long-termism and share the same philosophy, no wonder EMW and WINE100 can be close partners for more than a decade. It's encouraging to see that we remain involved in the market together, despite these challenging times. This proves the accuracy of our strategy. Let's toast to our joint achievements!"