Wynn Honors the Top-Tier Wines of China at the 2026 Wynn Signature Chinese Wine Awards Ceremony

Wynn Honors the Top-Tier Wines of China at the 2026 Wynn Signature Chinese Wine Awards Ceremony

Release Date: 27 Apr 2026

Wynn reveals 36 trophy winners, hosts celebratory wine dinners

and commences global promotional tour for the award-winning wines

Macao, April 25, 2026 — With the support of the Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO), the Commerce and Investment Promotion Institute of the Macao Special Administrative Region (IPIM), and the Macao Cultural Affairs Bureau of the Macao SAR Government (ICM), the 2026 Wynn Signature Chinese Wine Awards ceremony was held at Wynn Palace on the evening of April 24. More than 200 wine experts, representatives from Chinese wineries, industry professionals, international media, and wine enthusiasts gathered in Macao to witness the third annual awards event, where 36 trophies were awarded to China's top-tier wineries. This year, Amethyard Petit Manseng Sweet White Wine 2024 received the highest honor of "Best Wine of China".

In celebration of Wynn's 20th anniversary milestone in Macao and to highlight the award-winning wines from this year's competition, Wynn's acclaimed restaurants and bars presented an unprecedented 20-hands celebratory feast for guests to discover the exceptional quality of the wines. Following the awards ceremony, Wynn will now implement an array of global promotional initiatives to build brand awareness and boost market expansion for top-tier Chinese wines on a global scale.

The awards ceremony celebrates the very best of Chinese wines

To officially launch the 2026 Wynn Signature Chinese Wine Awards, many distinguished guests gathered together for a lively opening ceremony at Wynn Palace. Ms. Maria Helena de Senna Fernandes, Director of the Macao Government Tourism Office; Ms. Elaine Wong, Acting President of the Commerce and Investment Promotion Institute of the Macao Special Administrative Region; Ms. Shu Huan, Chief Representative of China Council for the Promotion of International Trade in Macao; Ms. Linda Chen, President, Vice Chairman and Executive Director of Wynn Macau, Limited; Mr. Michael Weaver, Chief Communications Officer of Wynn Resorts, Limited; and Mr. Eddie McDougall, Chairman of the Wynn Signature Chinese Wine Awards officiated the opening ceremony. Prominent guests attending the opening ceremony included Mr. Yang Yi, Deputy Director of the Economic Affairs Department of the Liaison Office of the Central People's Government in the Macao Special Administrative Region; Dr. Ray Ng, Executive Chairman of The Industry and Commerce Association of Macau.

In her speech at the awards ceremony, Ms. Maria Helena de Senna Fernandes said: "This year's wine competition is once again a success as leading players from China's wine industry unite in Macao to connect through wine, strengthen industry exchanges, and forge new collaborations. The awards event also further elevates Macao's global reputation as a Creative City of Gastronomy." Ms. Linda Chen emphasized the importance of aligning China's diverse wine terroirs with global culinary and wine evaluation standards and reiterated Wynn's commitment to enhance the economic diversification and sustainable development of Macao.

International judging panel conducted rigorous blind tastings to evaluate the best of Chinese wine

This year's judging panel comprised 23 of the world's leading wine authorities, including 11 Masters of Wine (MW), 2 Master Sommeliers (MS), one industry expert with dual MW and MS certifications, as well as industry professionals from around the world including renowned winemakers, educators, wine buyers, and media professionals.

The panel evaluated more than 800 wines from approximately 180 Chinese wineries. All wines were assessed through blind tastings using the internationally recognized 100-point system. Medals were awarded to wines based on a tiered scoring system: Bronze (85-89 points), Silver (90-94 points), and Gold (95-100 points). Gold medal winners competed for 36 trophies across various divisions, including "Wynn Signature Trophies", "Varietals Champion Trophies", and "Regional Champion Trophies"; as well as those for the "Wynn Sommelier's Choice" and "Best Young Winemaker" categories.

The awards shine a light on stand-out wine producers and the diversity of Chinese wine

After a week of intensive judging, the award-winning wines of 2026 span many wine-producing regions, showcasing the rich diversity of Chinese wines in terms of varietal expression, stylistic innovation, and nuanced interpretation of terroir. Some of the standout awards this year include:

In celebration of 20 years, Wynn hosted a 20-hands celebratory feast

In honor of the competition and Wynn's 20th anniversary in Macao, 10 of Wynn's culinary masters hosted a 20-hands celebratory feast. Executive Chef Tam Kwok Fung and others partnered to present exceptional dishes paired with award-winning wines selected from "Wynn Sommelier's Choice".

After the awards ceremony, Xing Wei MW moderated a forum titled: "Wynn Signature Dialogue: Beyond the Awards – Charting the Future" on April 25. Representatives from several award-winning wineries discussed the industry's long-term development.

On the same evening, Chef Tam's Seasons and Lakeview Palace hosted wine dinners to showcase the diverse flavor profiles of the award-winning wines.

Post-event global promotions: Macao brings Chinese wines to the world

The Wynn Signature Chinese Wine Awards will continue leveraging Wynn's global network and the expertise of world-renowned wine judges to enhance brand awareness and market expansion, providing a robust future for Chinese wines globally.

This year, more award-winning wines will feature on wine lists at Wynn’s signature restaurants and bars, presented at diverse themed dining events including wine tastings and food pairings, aiming to build ties between top-tier Chinese wines and the international wine industry, while also showcasing China’s diverse wine terroirs globally.

For more information on this year's winners and the global promotional events for the 2026 Wynn Signature Chinese Wine Awards, please visit the official Wynn website.