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Wine
Article of the Year
This award seeks to recognise a journalist or a group
of journalists who have written an outstanding article,
which reflects and promotes the quality, variety and
depth of the wines and wine trends around the world
in the majority of its editorial content.
The submitted article must be published in any English
print or electronic medium (magazine, newspapers)
for the first time in any of the above participating
countries between 2 December 2001 and 1 October 2002.
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Wine
Trends of the World
Wine & Dine, August 2002 (Singapore)
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| An article
jointly written by a panel of wine enthusiasts, which
include Terry Copeland, Michael Hill Smith MW, Anthony
Dias Blue MW, Andy Tan, Kim Maxwell, and Lim Hwee Peng,
this article provides readers with an overview of wine
trends and its relevance in Asia. From New Zealand to
Australia, to Italy, then South Africa, and finally,
Asia, the article is an interesting read that discussed
about issues confronting these wine producing regions
and their target markets. It is published by Wine &
Dine, a monthly magazine well read by many food and
wine lovers. |
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John
Read on Decanter's Woman of the Year 1999
- Jancis Robinson MW
- John Read
Food & Wine Indonesia, February 2002 (Indonesia)
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| With more
than 25 years of practical expertise in the field of
management training, John Read has not only crossed
significant milestones in his career path but has also
warranted astounding and honourable admiration from
many. Having scaled management positions in establishments
such as Willy Schiedegger School, Mobil Indonesia and
Leichester University, and apart from receiving an Honour
Award from the Wine Education Trust in 1976 he has also
performed a vital role in the wine scene. His contributions
include conducting numerous wine courses in hotels and
restaurants not only in Indonesia, but internationally
as well. As the co-founder of the Jakarta Wine Society
in 1992, Read has played an integral part in conducting
training for Sopexa and revamping the Chaine de Rottisseurs.
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Anyone
can learn to enjoy a good wine
- Maria Endah Hulupi
www.thejakartapost.com, June 2002 (Indonesia)
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| A graduate
from the University of Indonesia, Hulupi has plenty
to say about wine. The author of Anyone can learn to
enjoy good wine, Tips for wine drinking and From grape
to wine a long, complex process enthuses the wine professionals
as well as the amateurs with her tasteful advice and
thoughts on the topic. Currently a journalist with the
Jakarta Post Daily, Hulupi has achieved a Diplome Elementaire
de Langue Francais. During her university days, apart
from being an industrious apprentice she was also actively
involved in extra-curricular activities. She participated
in the InterAd Asia Pacific Student Advertising competition
and also conducted a Media Evaluation Research for Family
Planning in Central Java. Upon graduating, she began
her career as an account executive at PT Java Indi Demensi
graphic design agency before her advent in the journalism
arena. |
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The
Art of Picking a Suitable Wine
- Lim Hwee Peng
Wine & Dine, October 2002 (Singapore)
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| Having won
the inaugural World Gourmet Summit Awards of Excellence
Regional Wine Article of the Year in 2002, Lim has been
working harder than before to achieve his aspiration
of setting benchmark in the Wine & Dine wine pages.
Various wine trips around the globe have resulted in
Lim's ability to understand and relate the intricate
dynamics within those wine regions in his several wine
features. Of his achievement thus far, he is grateful
for the opportunities and enlightening moment that his
profession has brought to him. The next natural progression
for Lim, still very much an avid wine lover with a wide
palate spectrum, is to be exposed to other related areas
pertinent to wine. |
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Don't
Talk About Matching Wine with Asian Food
- Michael Moore
Bangkok Dining & Entertainment, September
2002 (Thailand)
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| This distinguished
educator and talented writer carries with him a unique
and incomparable experience that many can only dream
of. In the course of his three decades in the teaching
profession, he has travelled across the globe and imparted
his knowledge and experience in California, Japan, Pakistan,
Niger, Netherlands and Thailand. Moore has had the rare
opportunity in being designated a teacher, headmaster,
director, principal and superintendent in the different
education institutions he has been with. Respected and
honoured for his devotion and commitment as an educator,
Moore has also seen the publication of over 250 pieces
of his works in a widespread of newspapers such as Baltimore
Sun, Philadelphia Inquirer, Orlando Sentinel and Phuket
Gazette. He has also written for the inflight magazines
of Thai International and Bangkok Airways. |
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