Hong Kong – In addition to being the center of the wine business in the Asian region, Hong Kong is also a hub for innovative winemaking and marketing. The 8th Estate Winery, located in the Aberdeen industrial area, in the southern part of Hong Kong Island, is making a name for itself as the first “cellar of the city.” Its approach to winemaking is unique: experts travel the world to select the best grapes from each region – Shiraz and Grenache from McLaren Vale in Australia, Merlot and Cabernet Franc from Bordeaux, and Sangiovese and Nebbiolo from Tuscany and Piedmont. The grapes are frozen immediately after being collected, and are shipped to Hong Kong. In a busy metropolis where space is rare, the 8th Estate Winery uses its space to host cocktail parties, banquets and wine tasting events. (9Colonne)
