The Wynn Signature Chinese Wine Awards Judging Week Returns for a Third Consecutive Year in March

The 2026 Wynn Signature Chinese Wine Awards – a "Wynn Signature" lifestyle brand creation – proudly returns for a third consecutive year to host an intensive judging week at Wynn Palace between March 6 and 10.

Event Overview
- Dates: March 6–10, 2026 at Wynn Palace
- Format: Five-day judging week with blind tastings, masterclasses, and wine dinners
- Scale: Nearly 180 Chinese wineries submitted over 800 wine varieties
- Awards: 39 accolades, including the prestigious Wynn Signature Best Wine of China Trophy

Judging Panel
- Total Judges: 23 international wine authorities
- Credentials: 11 Masters of Wine (MW), 2 Master Sommeliers (MS), and one dual MW/MS
- Notable Names:
- Andrew Caillard MW (Australia, returning judge)
- Xing Wei MW (China’s youngest MW)
- Jasper Morris MW (Burgundy expert, first-time judge)
- Tim Triptree MW (Christie’s auction director)
- Dr. Jamie Goode (scientist and wine writer)
- Terry Xu (Chinese wine KOL)
- Ronald Khoo (Cathay Pacific beverage manager)

Masterclasses
- March 6: Icons of Australian Wine – Andrew Caillard MW, Iain Riggs AM, Annette Lacey MW
- March 7: Beyond the Classic: The Expanding Palette of Chinese Wine – Prof. Li Demei
- March 8: Journey through Bolgheri – Ornellaia – Denise Cosentino
- March 9: Inside Burgundy Wine – Jasper Morris MW

Culinary Collaborations
- SW Steakhouse: Australian wines paired with themed dishes by Chef Helder Sequeira Amaral & Andrew Caillard MW
- Lakeview Palace: Cabernet Sauvignon selections (Ningxia, Bordeaux, Napa) paired with Jiangnan-style cuisine by Chefs Kevin Zhu & Henry Zhang, with judges Gus Zhu MW, Christy Canterbury MW, Yohann Jousselin MS
- Chef Tam’s Seasons: Burgundy vintages paired with Cantonese fine dining by Chef Tam Kwok Fung & Jasper Morris MW

Significance
- Global Benchmark: Largest Chinese wine competition since its 2024 debut
- Vision: “International Standards, Chinese Ingenuity”
- Impact: Expands recognition of Chinese wines globally, with winners promoted internationally after April 24, 2026

This event is clearly designed to blend rigorous international judging with cultural and culinary artistry, positioning Chinese wines as contenders on the world stage.