About this Event
Join the Wine Guild of the UK and Janet Z Wang, author of 'The Chinese Wine Renaissance', on 24th September 2026 for an evening that's part food and wine discovery, part cultural celebration and entirely delicious.
We're marking the Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival - a 3,000-year-old tradition of getting together and abundance under the full moon - by exploring China's most exciting wine regions. Think Ningxia, Yunnan and beyond, where ancient winemaking traditions are creating surprisingly brilliant modern wines.
Janet will guide you through the stars of Chinese wine, sharing stories of the regions and winemakers behind each bottle. Whether you geek out over tasting notes or just enjoy a good glass with great food, this is your chance to experience something genuinely special - secure your ticket today and discover why Chinese viticulture is one of the wine world's best-kept secrets.
Receive a free copy of Chinese Wine Renaissance book RRP £35
You will leave with a copy of Janet's book, 'The Chinese Wine Renaissance: A Wine Lover’s Companion', an essential companion for all wine lovers interested in exploring new flavours while expanding their cultural horizons.
Wine menu
- On arrival: Chateau Sungod Sparkling Blanc de Blancs, vintage 2006 , Hebei province (made for VIPs at the Beijing Olympics)
- White wine: Jade Dove White Wine 2019, Ningxia province
- Red wine: Coastal Marselan, 2016, Shandong province
- Red wine: Silk Road Vineyards ‘Harvest’ Red Blend 2017, Xinjiang province
- Yellow Wine: Pagoda Benmei 9 y.o., Zhejiang province
Enjoy a Chinese banquet
Enjoy a full Chinese banquet featuring Jinli restaurants signature dishes, including (sample menu):
- Jinli Festive Sharing Platter
- Aromatic duck with pancakes
- Steamed Sea Bass
- Ginger and Scallion prawns
- Cumin Lamb
- Stir Fried Seasonal Greens
- White Rice
🥂 Event Highlights
🍷 Five Wine Tastings - Janet Z Wang, author of 'The Chinese Wine Renaissance', shares insider stories of the winemakers and vineyards shaping China's wine future.
🥮 Food Banquet - Indulge in a curated menu featuring contemporary Chinese cuisine, each dish thoughtfully paired to complement the wines.
📖 Free Book for All Attendees RRP £35– Take home your own copy of The Chinese Wine Renaissance by Janet Z Wang.
Come thirsty, leave enlightened, and toast to new wine discoveries under the autumn moon!
Whilst most of our events are scheduled to last 2-3 hours, some may extend longer so we suggest you choose flexible return travel arrangements. Please arrive by 6.30pm.
Please note that photos will be taken during this event — if you'd prefer not to be photographed, please let a member of the team know.
Event venue & nearby stays
Jinli restaurant, China town Flagship Branch, 16 Newport Place, London, WCH2 7PR, United Kingdom
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