Beverage Trade Network is pleased to announce our esteemed judging panel for the 2025 Asia Wine Ratings—a group of top-tier buyers and wine leaders from across the region. Here’s who they are and where they’re based:

Tom Baxter (Hong Kong SAR) — Asia Buyer at Berry Bros. & Rudd
Sara Checchi (Hong Kong SAR) — Director of Wine & Beverage, Rosewood Hong Kong
Dirk Chen (Hong Kong SAR) — Director of Wine, The Landmark Mandarin Oriental
Benjamin Hasko MS MW (Singapore) — Master Sommelier & Master of Wine
Richard Hemming (Singapore) — Head of Wine, Asia at 67 Pall Mall
Devon Lochhead (Hong Kong SAR) — Regional Director, Asia at DGB (Pty) Ltd
Grant Smith (Thailand) — Managing Director, Bespoke Fine Wine Co., Ltd.
Wilfried Sentex (Hong Kong SAR) — Director, CWS Fine Wines (HK & Macau) with 15+ years in wine import & judging

Asia Wine Rating is organized by Beverage Trade Network (BTN), a global leader in connecting wine, spirits, and beer brands with trade partners across key markets. Leveraging BTN’s extensive network of importers, distributors, and retailers throughout Asia, the competition is designed to help international wine brands gain visibility, trust, and market traction in the region. By focusing on quality, value, and packaging—the three key buying criteria for Asian trade buyers—Asia Wine Rating offers a powerful platform for producers to showcase their wines to the right decision-makers and accelerate their route-to-market strategy in Asia.

International wine brands are invited to enter the 2025 Asia Wine Ratings before the official deadline to gain recognition from Asia’s leading importers and trade buyers. Judged by top professionals across Hong Kong, Singapore, and Thailand, AWR offers a powerful platform to showcase your wines to the fastest-growing markets in the world. Winning medals here helps producers stand out in competitive portfolios and win shelf space with regional distributors, retailers, and hospitality groups. Don’t miss the opportunity to get your wines in front of the people who shape what gets poured across Asia.

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