Macao – With the support of the Macao Government Tourism Office, Wynn Macau and Wynn Palace are hosting the 2025 Wynn Signature Chinese Wine Awards from February 28 to March 5. This rigorous week of judging is not only about evaluating wines, but also includes a series of seminars, masterclasses, and exclusive wine dinners that bring together global wine experts and Wynn’s award-winning chefs to celebrate China’s finest wines.
Organized under Wynn’s exclusive lifestyle brand, Wynn Signature, the competition stands as the largest of its kind, assessing Chinese wines against international standards. This year, the event has been enhanced with improvements to its judging system, panel composition, award categories, and post-event promotions.
Following the success of the inaugural 2024 edition, the 2025 competition has seen a significant increase in participation. Nearly 200 of China’s top wineries have submitted over 900 varieties of wines. The judging panel has also expanded, now consisting of 27 international wine experts, including 10 Masters of Wine (MW), three Master Sommeliers (MS), and one expert holding both MW and MS certifications. Blind tastings, scored on the internationally recognized 100-point scale, will determine the winners.
Among the prominent judges returning to Macao are Fongyee Walker MW, Gus Zhu MW, and Xing Wei MW, who will join a panel of experienced judges for this year’s competition.
This year introduces two new award categories: “Wynn Sommelier’s Choice” and “Best Young Winemaker”, in addition to the prestigious “Wynn Signature Best Wine of China Trophy” and 37 other awards recognizing excellence in varietal expression and regional diversity.
In addition to the competition, Wynn is hosting four expert-led seminars offering global perspectives on the development of China’s wine industry. On March 2, Professor Ma Huiqin of China Agricultural University led a session focusing on the unique terroir and winemaking potential of Yunnan and Sichuan. The following day, Xing Wei MW presented insights into northwest China’s wine production regions in the “Xinjiang & Ningxia Regional Tutorial.”
The winners of the 2025 competition will be announced on April 11. These awards will provide winners with valuable marketing and promotional opportunities across China and internationally, further raising the profile of Chinese wines on the global stage.
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