Global grapevine
More than 50 wineries are set to showcase their best drops at the second edition of Great Wines of the World
alling all oenophiles: Hong Kong Tatler and James Suckling are hosting the second Great Wines of the World Grand Tasting on November 5, following up on the sell-out success of last year’s event. One of the calendar’s largest wine gatherings, it will take guests on a journey through the great wine regions, from Bordeaux to Mendoza, via more than 50 renowned wineries, many of whose owners and winemakers will be present. It’s a prime opportunity to question the experts and sample wines from such top producers as France’s Château Lafite Rothschild, South Africa’s Bouchard Finlayson and New Zealand’s Cloudy Bay. The wineries share three key factors that make their wines truly great: local character, dedicated owners and reliable drinkability. November 5; 6–9pm; $850 ($699 early bird); Harbour View Ballroom, Four Seasons Hotel; jamessuckling.com/ greatwinesworld2015