db Asia: October in pictures
Sleep was low on the priority list in October, as we celebrated Hong Kong’s first time hosting The World’s 50 Best Bars and toasted to a spooky Champagne-fueled Halloween celebration in Singapore.
Veuve Clicquot’s Halloween bash in Singapore
Champagne maison Veuve Clicquot invited guests to experience a two-day luxury Halloween celebration in Singapore. The festivities include Cirque Le Soir taking over the rooftop Club Lounge on Friday 31 October, and the exclusive East Meets Extra Brunch – Yelloween Edition on Saturday 1 November, presented in collaboration with Veuve Clicquot at Cé La Vi Singapore, the city’s rooftop destination overlooking Marina Bay.
Straight from London, the infamous Cirque Le Soir transformed the rooftop Club Lounge into a night of theatrics, performances and DJ sets against the glittering Marina Bay skyline.
Wirra Wirra tours Asia
Matt Deller MW, CEO of McLaren Vale winery Wirra Wirra, travelled to China, Japan and Korea to visit importers, trade and wine lovers alike.
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Wines of Hungary events in China and Korea
Sarah Soo-Kyung Henriet, Head of Korea at Nimbility, co-hosted a Wines of Hungary masterclass, a panel discussion, and a trade tasting as well as influencer lunch and media interview. Following this, the Nimbility Shanghai team co-hosted one end consumer event, a WSET APP event, a masterclass and a trade tasting, as well as media and influencer interviews.
Gambero Rosso in Seoul and Taipei
Sarah Soo-Kyung Henriet, Nimbility head of Korea, and Mayidili Sulitang, Nimbility North Asia sales director, travelled respectively to Seoul and Taipei to bring Gambero Rosso’s Dievole wines, as well as expressions from its sister wineries, to wine lovers in both regions.
The World’s 50 Best Bars 2025 in Hong Kong
The World’s 50 Best Bars hosted in Hong Kong for the first time on 8 October at the Kai Tak Cruise Terminal overlooking Victoria Harbour. The 17th edition of the awards hosted more than 2,000 bartenders, hospitality professionals and drinks industry figures. Hong Kong’s Bar Leone, which ranked in second place at last year’s World’s 50 Best Bars 2025, was named the best bar in the world in 2025.
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