Wine Australia and the Australian Trade and Investment Commission are pleased to host the Australian Wine Showcase: Taste Beyond in Ho Chi Minh City for industry professionals across Vietnam.
'Taste Beyond' Showcase
2:30pm - 6:30pm, networking drinks from 5:30pm
Join us at Taste Beyond and explore the unexpected.
Discover the diversity of Australia’s regions and winemaking communities, and connect with the people behind the wines. From established classics to innovative varieties and contemporary styles, experience an Australian wine story shaped by quality, creativity and a spirit of exploration.
Australian wines offer versatility, freshness and balance that pair naturally with the vibrant flavours, shared dining experiences and diverse cuisines of Southeast Asia. Discover how Australian wine complements Vietnam's vibrant food culture and growing appetite for premium lifestyle experiences.
For a deeper look at Australian wine, join a masterclass before the Showcase Tasting. Presented by Wine Australia’s Education Development Manager Asia Pacific, Kati Vainionpää, in collaboration with our local partners, discover how Australian wines complement the freshness, complexity and balance of Vietnamese cuisine.
Masterclass
Beyond the Palate: Discovering Australian Wine through Vietnamese Cuisine
12:30pm - 2:30pm
Australia has one of the most diverse wine landscapes in the world, shaped by a vast continent, varied climates, and a richly multicultural society. This extraordinary diversity and global influence result in a broad range of wine styles that pair naturally with the freshness, balance, and vibrant flavours at the heart of Vietnamese cuisine. Combining quality, versatility and consistency, Australian wine is ideally suited to Vietnam's dynamic dining culture, creating opportunities across a wide range of menus, occasions and shared dining experiences.
In this masterclass explore expertly curated Australian wine pairings with carefully selected Vietnamese dishes, pairing two Australian wines with each course. Discover how flavours come together through shared exploration and enjoyment.
Please note - Places are limited for the masterclass.
Exhibiting Wineries
Browse the exhibiting wineries below and find out more by clicking through to their profile page. Check out their wines, read about the winery and winemakers, and see which locations they’re seeking distribution in. You can also connect with the wineries in advance for further product information, pricing and to book in a meeting.
Registration
Please note that this is a trade tasting and is limited to wine trade and media only.
Registrations opening soon.
For any enquiries, please email Wine Australia at [email protected].
Masterclass presenter
Kati Vainionpää
Kati has worked in the wine trade for 17 years working in wine retail and wine education, educating a number of wine students from the beginners to advanced level. In her current role as Wine Australia’s Education Development Manager – Asia Pacific, Kati leads Australian Wine education activities across the diverse Asia Pacific markets. She is one of the key team members to develop and bring alive the globally known and award-winning ‘Australian Wine Discovered’ education platform.
Among other things, Kati supports global teams and activities by sharing her in-depth knowledge about Australian regions, varieties and wine community. Kati has completed the WSET Level 4 Diploma in Wines and Spirits and holds the WSET Certified Educator Level 3 and Assessor Certificate.
Ms. Lê Hoàng Khánh Vi
Lê Hoàng Khánh Vi is a passionate sommelier with over a decade of expertise in wine, blending academic excellence with professional accolades. Holding a WSET Level 4 Diploma in Wines (2025) and a Master’s degree in Wine and Wine Tourism from the prestigious Universities of Bordeaux (France), Porto (Portugal), and Rovira i Virgili (Spain) - 2020. She placed as runner-up in the 2016 Best Sommelier French Wine Competition in Vietnam, ranked #10 in the 2023 All-Japan Best Sommelier Competition, and proudly represented Vietnam for the first time at the ASI World Best Sommelier Competition in Paris 2023.
As co-founder and Vice-President of the Vietnam Sommelier Association (VSA), the nation’s sole representative body, Lê Hoàng Khánh Vi advocates for the growth of wine culture and also serve as a lecturer at the Hoa Sen University (HSU) and University of Economics and Finance (UEF), Beverage Director and Head Sommelier at Nén Restaurants (Vietnam’s first Green Michelin Star), and owner of NOB - Natural Owl Bar (Vietnam's first Natural wine bar).
Exhibitors
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