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SEPTEMBER NEWS Hong Kong Prepares for Wine Fair Annual event drew more than 950 exhibitors and 20,000 visitors in 2012 H ong Kong—As a growing number of North American wineries and exporters have turned their attention to the Far East, Hong Kong has become a de-facto jumping-off point for those looking to sell wine in Asia. English and Cantonese share the distinction of "official language" in Hong Kong, a Special Administrative Region of China that shares a border with Shenzhen, a Chinese city with a population of 10 million, to the north. For many newcomers to Asia, the common language and western influence (Hong Kong was a British colony from 1842 until 1997) make Hong Kong easier to navigate, both literally and culturally. Starting Nov. 7, the Hong Kong Trade and Development Council will again welcome wine industry professionals from all over the world as it kicks off the Hong Kong International Wine & Spirits Fair. During the 2012 event, 957 exhibitors from 35 countries participated. The United States had the seventh-highest number of exhibitors with 36 participating. Seven exhibitors from Canada joined the fair in 2012, and more than 20,000 visitors attended, including more than 13,000 individuals from Hong Kong itself. The Wine Industry Conference following the opening ceremony Nov. 7 is dedicated to keeping up with global wine industry trends, with Maureen Downey of Chai Consulting discussing counterfeit wines and what authorities in Asia are doing about them. Editor A crowd gathers around the California pavilion at the Hong Kong International Wine & Spirits Fair in November 2012. Lisa Perrotti-Brown will speak about the future of The Wine Advocate in the Asian landscape. On Nov. 9 the halls at the Hong Kong Conference & Exhibition Center will open to the public, and residents of Hong Kong who work outside of the wine trade will be invited to sample exhibitors' wines. For more information about the Hong Kong International Wine & Spirits Fair, visit hktdc.com/fair/hkwinefair-en. —Kate Lavin strategic capital and expertise for the wine industry www.bacchuswinefund.com (415) 828-8898 bacchuscapital@bacchuswinefund.com WINERY/RETAIL/TASTING ROOM & CRAFT SHOP 65 Total acres; 12.5 acres established vineyards. 17 Additional tillable, suitable for vinifera grapes. Also 4 rental cabins, small petting zoo, 2 small outbuildings & equipment. Pond, stream & waterfall as well as Cayuga Lake views! $1,250,000 Call for our latest inventory! Mel Russo Licensed Real Estate Broker/Owner Office: 315-568-9404 Cell: 315-246-3997 97 Fall Street, PO Box 386 Seneca Falls, NY 13148 website: www.senecayuga.com e-mail: senecayuga@aol.com Win es & Vin es SEPT EM B ER 20 13 21