#108 - Winnie Chen: managing 17,000 wines in the heart of Macau
In this episode, we travel to Macau to meet Winnie Chen, Assistant Director of Wine & Beverage at SJM Resorts and one of the professionals behind one of the largest wine collections in Asia.
I sit down with Winnie inside the Karl Lagerfeld Hotel to explore her remarkable journey, from discovering wine during a training session in Abu Dhabi to managing more than 17,000 wine labels across nearly 70 restaurants.
Together, we dive into the realities of building a sommelier career, the discipline required to study for the Master Sommelier exam, and what it’s like to work in some of the world’s most luxurious hotels, from the Burj Al Arab in Dubai to the Grand Lisboa Palace in Macau.
We also discuss the evolution of the Macau wine market, the rise of Chinese wines, how massive wine programs are curated, and Winnie’s advice for young sommeliers dreaming of entering the industry.
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My name is Antoine, and I’ve been passionate about wine for several years. I knew nothing at first, so I went out to meet the biggest figures in the industry and turned those encounters into a podcast that’s now listened to by over 100,000 people. I now share with you what I’ve learned, and I hope we embark together on a beautiful wine journey to discover the finest experiences.
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