He splits his time between managing Vignobles K and investments in China. After graduating from Harvard Business School, he worked briefly at the management consulting firm McKinsey & Company and joined his family's business in 2015.
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Wines by Vignobles K have received significant praises by professional critics and wine enthusiasts alike, and are widely distributed around the world. Howard's family bought their first vineyard, Chateau Haut Brisson, in 1997, and is the first Chinese investor to acquire a vineyard in France. Today, their holding company Vignobles K manages 7 properties in the right bank of Bordeaux, including Chateau Bellefont Belcier, a Saint Emilion Grand Cru Classé, and Chateau Tour Saint Christophe, often described as one of the best values of the region. In today’s podcast, we sit down with Howard Kwok to discuss his family’s vision for investing in wineries on the right bank of Bordeaux, and what drew them to Bordeaux in the first place.Howard Kwok is the co-owner of Vignobles K, a group of vineyards located in Bordeaux, France. Over the past decade, it’s estimated that close to 160 Chateaux’s have shifted hands to Hong Kong and Mainland Chinese investors. In the mid 1980’s, Japanese investors like Suntory started to buy Estates in Bordeaux. As the Asian economy developed, individuals and beverage companies looked abroad to diversify their portfolios. The Bordeaux wine region of France has always attracted international investment. And if that wasn’t enough, he recently co-founded a wine label to make brave wines with transparency, curiosity and precision. _Bottled in China brings you into the food and drink scene through conversations with the some of the most happening personalities. Hosted by Emilie Steckenborn, the show is your one spot for all things food, beer, wine and spirits from across the world.Podcast available on iTunes, Spotify,online or wherever you listen to your episodes! He has been a contributing author in several academic and industry journals and continues to evolve as a wine judge. He is the recipient of the ASVO AWAC Scholarship, Wine Communicators Australia Wine Industry Mentor Program, Vinitaly International Academy Italian Wine Ambassador Scholarship, Sommeliers Australia Education Scholarship, Wine Australia Research Scholarship and a finalist for the Sommelier of the Year by Gault & Millau. Marcell is also in charge of coordinating and designing the food, wine and hospitality courses of Le Cordon Bleu Australia. As a beverage director, he will be responsible for product development, industry collaborations and creating a whole new dining experience. Just recently, Marcell has joined a new project showcasing Australian botanicals and native ingredients. His curiosity for memorable wine experiences led to a PhD in food, wine and emotional pairing at the University of Adelaide in collaboration with Wine Australia and UC Davis. While working at Penfolds Magill Estate, Marcell curated one of the country's most extensive champagne lists and created memorable experiences with a twist of science.
He began working as a sommelier while undertaking a Master's degree in gastronomy. After obtaining a qualification in food engineering and winemaking operations, Marcell started his career as a food product developer before turning his hand to wine. With a cross-functional background, he re-defines the role of modern-day sommelier. Ever wonder how our emotions impact our perception of a wines' taste and profile? Or the science behind the iconic pairing of rose and steak tartar? Today we’ll be speaking with Marcell Kustos PHD, about what he unearthed during his research. Marcell is a beverage director, wine educator, and consultant.
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