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19
Oct 2025
(Sun)

Introductory workshop to buying and appreciating champagne

Subject
Wine, Spirits, Sake & Coffee
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Date & time
19Oct 2025 (Sun)15:00 - 18:00
Type of Event
In-person Attendance
Venue
5/F, NCB Innovation Centre, 888 Lai Chi Kok Road, Kowloon (Exit D1 or D2, Lai Chi Kok MTR Station)
Fee
HK$1,350
Speaker
  • Ms. Susanna Poon
Ms. Susanna Poon

Ms. Susanna Poon

Susanna is a Certified WSET Educator and WSET Diploma candidate. Her passion and courtesy in wine led her to various wine qualifications such as Champagne Expert (Distinction), Italian Wine Ambassdor at Vinitaly International Academy She also did the Master of Champagne and Master of Rhone study to deepen her wine-making knowledge. Susanna currently is the President of HKU SPACE Wine Alumni and Council Member of HKU SAPCE Alumni. She represented the HKU SPACE Wine team in entering the Left Bank Bordeaux Cup Blinding Tasting Competition in 2016 and 2017. Actively devoted to the HK Wine Community, Susanna is the Chargé de Presse and Dame Chealiver of Ordre des Coteaux de Champagne, member of Commanderie de Bordeaux and The Order of Knights of the Truffle and Wines of Alba. She is also appointed as the judge of Wine Luxe International Awards. Susanna’s wine team consecutively won 2 years of the HK Blind Tasting Challenge organised by the HK Wine Society in 2021 & 2022.

Enquiry
25204607 (wine@hkuspace.hku.hk)

Highlights

The workshop aims to educate participants on the history and production process of champagne, providing them with a comprehensive understanding of its origins and how it is made. Additionally, it seeks to develop their skills in identifying and appreciating different types of champagne, enabling them to discern various styles and qualities.

Furthermore, the workshop will offer practical knowledge on purchasing and storing champagne, equipping participants with the necessary information to make informed decisions and maintain the quality of their champagne collection.

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Workshop Details

This 3-hour workshop will have 4-types of champagne tasting.

 

Syllabus

Topic Content

1. Introduction to Champagne

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  • History and origins
  • Key regions and producers
  • The champagne production process

 

2. Types of Champagne

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  • Understanding different styles (Brut, Rosé, Vintage, etc.)
  • Key characteristics and flavor profiles
3. Tasting Champagne
  • The art of tasting: sight, smell, and taste
  • Pairing champagne with food
4. Buying Champagne
  • How to read labels and understand terminology

5. Storing and Serving Champagne

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  • Proper storage techniques in optimal conditions
  • Serving etiquette and best practices
  • Glassware and presentation

 

On satisfactory completion of this workshop, participants will be issued the Statement of Attendance within the HKU system through HKU SPACE.

 

Entry Requirements

  •  Applicants shall be aged at least 18 years or above, and do not have any health problems that made them unfit for champagne tasting.

 

Medium of Instruction

Putonghua with English materials