Cover The 2026 Wynn Signature Chinese Wine Awards recognised 36 top labels in China
The 2026 Wynn Signature Chinese Wine Awards recognised 36 top labels in China
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The annual celebration recognised China’s diverse terroirs with 36 trophy awards, wine-pairing dinners and the launch of a global wine series
A few established global regions used to dictate the world of fine wine, but China’s diverse terroirs are quietly rewriting this narrative with incredible prowess. The third edition of the Wynn Signature Chinese Wine Awards honoured this increasingly diverse landscape, showcasing the country’s rich potential in expression and innovation.
A total of 36 trophies were awarded at a ceremony that took place at Wynn Palace Macau, followed by a demonstration of the wines’ growing prominence in fine dining through an experience led by ten of Macau’s most acclaimed chefs and beverage directors.
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Above The annual celebration gathered industry experts, professionals and connoisseurs to Wynn Palace in Cotai, Macau
The annual celebration gathered industry experts, professionals and connoisseurs to Wynn Palace in Cotai, Macau
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The awards unfolded over a celebratory evening, where over 200 wine experts and industry professionals gathered at Wynn Palace in Macau on April 24.
A lively opening ceremony kicked off the evening, honouring China’s top wineries with 36 trophies. Celebrations continued with an ambitious 20-hands (10 chef-collaboration) feast led by ten of Wynn’s most acclaimed chefs, including Tam Kwok Fung of Chef Tam’s Seasons, Hironori Maeda of Mizumi, Kevin Zhu of Lakeview Palace and Henry Zhang of Drunken Fish, alongside the hotel’s top pastry chefs and bar directors, such as Cyril Dupis, Bob Tay and Mark Lloyd.
The multi-course collaboration spanned regional Chinese, Japanese and Western cuisines, paired with bottles from the Wynn Sommelier’s Choice collection, highlighting the capability of Chinese labels to stand alongside established global wine regions.
Above Amethyard is named the Best Wine of China in 2026
Amethyard is named the Best Wine of China in 2026
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An intensive week of judging yielded the final winners’ list, which spotlights the increasingly varied landscape of Chinese viticulture.
The evening’s highest honour, Best Wine of China, was awarded to the Amethyard Petit Manseng Sweet White Wine 2024, a stunning Hebei vintage that stood out with a full-bodied structure and refreshing finish. The same wine also scored the Best of North China and Best Sweet Wine trophies. Amethyard is a premier estate founded in 2008 near the Great Wall of China and has been prized for championing premium varieties and nuanced terroirs.
Above Drunken Fish presented a slow-cooked abalone with crispy spring onion, paired with Devo MV04 2022
Above Wing Lei presented a wok-fried lobster with seasonal vegetables in XO sauce, paired with Mountain Wave Winery Pinot Noir 2022
Drunken Fish presented a slow-cooked abalone with crispy spring onion, paired with Devo MV04 2022
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The awards also showcased a multitude of geophysical and stylistic breadth. From the famed Ningxia region, the He Lan Hong Dry Red Wine 2019 demonstrated its exceptional pedigree by taking home four trophies: Best of Ningxia, Best Value Wine, and titles for its masterful Cabernet Sauvignon blend. Meanwhile, representing the distinct high-altitude vineyards of Yunnan, the Shangri-La Sacred Land Red Wine 2019 claimed three awards, including Best Red Wine.
Above Chef Tam's Seasons served a baked baby pigeon with sand ginger and salt, paired with Canaan Winery Chapter and Verse Reserve Chardonnay 2020
Above Lakeview Palace presented a Shanghainese-style braised pork belly in sweet soy sauce and truffle, paired with Mountain Wave Winery Malbec Reserva 2022
Chef Tam's Seasons served a baked baby pigeon with sand ginger and salt, paired with Canaan Winery Chapter and Verse Reserve Chardonnay 2020
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The future of Chinese winemaking shone with promising potential, with Li Guojun of Sacred Snow Mountain Winery earning the Best Young Winemaker award, marking an exciting new chapter in the craftsmanship defining the country’s top labels.
Following the 2026 Wynn Signature Chinese Wine Awards, the celebration continued with a deeper dive into the future of Chinese terroir. On April 25, the Wynn Signature Dialogue: Beyond the Awards - Charting the Future forum discussed the long-term development of winemaking. At the same time, gold medal winners led guests through a walk-around tasting featuring top-tier Chinese wines. Post-ceremony events culminated in two dedicated wine-pairing dinners at Chef Tam’s Seasons and Lakeview Palace, each showcasing a curated selection of newly-awarded labels.
Fontana presented a cacio e pepe linguini pasta with Kampot black pepper and 24-month-aged parmesan cheese, paired with Canaan Winery Chapter and Verse Select Pinot Noir 2020
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Further spotlighting China’s diverse terroirs on the world stage, Wynn is set to integrate more award-winning wines into the beverage lists of its restaurants and bars, with prized bottles to lead upcoming dining events, tastings and pairing menus.
Formerly a lifestyle editor, Celia is now an Associate Dining Editor at Tatler Hong Kong, where she covers local dining stories with a strong sense of narrative and cultural context. She focuses on the people, places and moments shaping the city’s food scene, bringing a storytelling-led approach to restaurant features, chef profiles and on-the-ground coverage.
