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Grand Tasting

You will have the opportunity to meet the winemakers and château owners who have flown in especially for this event, and sample more than 600 of the best wines in the world.

The Grand Tasting will take the format of two sessions; morning and afternoon. Each session will require a different Grand Tasting ticket. There is also an option to purchase an all-day ticket, which allows access to both sessions.

Morning session

Morning session

10:00 - 13:00

Afternoon session

Afternoon session

14:30 - 17:30

All-day ticket

All-day ticket

10:00 - 13:00 & - 14:30 - 17:30

Featured Region: Australia

Featured Region: Australia

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The Australian Wine Room will enable visitors to explore the heritage, place and grace of some of our exceptional wines. From the revered diversity of the sites and styles of classic historic wines, to the exciting new varieties, regions and styles that are evolving into the new classics.

10:00 - 13:00 & - 14:30 - 17:30

Wine Legends Room

Since 2011, Decanter Magazine’s Wine Legend series uncovers the stories behind some of the greatest wines ever made. This year, we are delighted to bring this for the first time to the Shanghai Fine Wine Encounter via its very own Wine Legends Room.

You need to purchase a Grand Tasting ticket first in order to gain access to the Wine Legends Room. Tickets are strictly limited, please book your tickets now to avoid disappointment.

Wine Legends Room

Wine Legends Room

Participating wines include

Château Montrose 2009
Mas de Daumas Gassac 1982
Ridge, Monte Bello 1991 (from magnum)
Taylor's Port 1994
Klein Constantia, Vin de Constance 1995 and more.

10:00 - 13:00 / - 14:30 - 17:30

Masterclasses

Learn from the experts at Decanter’s world-class tutored tastings.

Places are strictly limited, please book your tickets now to avoid disappointment.

Bordeaux meets California without compromise: Nothing but La Vérité

Bordeaux meets California without compromise: Nothing but La Vérité

Discover the three Bordeaux-inspired cuvées from the Vérité Winery in California’s Somona County with assistant winemaker Hélène Seillan.

10:00 - 11:30

Château Figeac: A tale of remarkable terroir and elegance

Château Figeac: A tale of remarkable terroir and elegance

Join Romain Jean-Pierre, technical director of Château Figeac, to explore the history, terroir and grape varieties of this St-Emilion Premier Grand Cru Classé property.

10:00 - 11:30

Heritage, Place & Grace – Evolving Australian Classics [SOLD OUT]

Heritage, Place & Grace – Evolving Australian Classics [SOLD OUT]

Taste some of Australia's most premium wines determined by the Langton's Classification as Outstanding and Exceptional.

12:30 - 14:00

From Tenuta Tignanello to Tenuta Guado al Tasso: A journey through Marchesi Antinori’s Super Tuscans [SOLD OUT]]

From Tenuta Tignanello to Tenuta Guado al Tasso: A journey through Marchesi Antinori’s Super Tuscans [SOLD OUT]]

Discover two contrasting Tuscan terroirs, Chianti Classico and Bolgheri, via three Super Tuscans that convey the distinguishing characters, different style and approach of Marchesi Antinori.

15:00 - 16:30

A 50 year journey through the historic Haro Station District, Rioja

A 50 year journey through the historic Haro Station District, Rioja

Join six leading figures from Rioja’s Haro Station District in this truly special masterclass which will explore the history of these prestigious and highly revered Riojan wineries through wines spanning over half a century.

16:00 - 17:30