Decanter attended TopWine China 2018 for the 7th year, showcasing 8 award winning wines as well as hosting a masterclass led by Maxime Lu.
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Maxime Lu at TopWine China 2018
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Lu began the masterclass by introducing the judging panel and judging process of Decanter Asia Wine Awards, now in its 7th year.
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A full house of Beijing wine lovers gathered to taste DAWA medal-winning wines
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The Masterclass on behalf of Decanter featured eight wines from the southern hemisphere that won a DAWA medal.
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Wines entering the competition are rigorously blind tasted by more than 40 of Asia’s most influential and expert wine palates
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The Decanter Stand at Topwine China 2018
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The awards seek to identify quality wines that are already available in the Asian market, or those looking to enter the market.
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2018 Top Wine China attracted 700 exhibitors during the three day show and is one of the biggest wine shows in north China.