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Advice on China Trip
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I will in traveling through Shanghai, Jinan, Hangzhou and Kunming and LP, Laos.  I would like to get recommendations for wine importers, stores, tasting houses and such to visit.  I am trying to…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by Joseph Jones May 3.

 

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Konjit Selassie replied to Konjit Selassie's discussion Advice on China Trip
"John,  I know of no one in the market for such a property in that location but I hope you find a buyer. Good luck."
May 15, 2011
John Savarese replied to Konjit Selassie's discussion Advice on China Trip
"If you find a Chinese buyer for my winery, I will give you a commission. My winery is for sale at USD 75,000 or best offer. The property is 15 - 20 minutes by new highway to Montevideo. Details and photos can be seen at this link:…"
May 15, 2011
Konjit Selassie replied to Konjit Selassie's discussion Advice on China Trip
"I just wanted to say thank you all the great advice given. It was very useful. I just returned and had a wonderful 3 months. Thanks again."
Sep 16, 2010
Konjit Selassie replied to chaad thomas's discussion WTB 91 cases of splits!
"Chaad, I was curious to find out how your festival turned out. Did that venue work well for you? Cheers, Konjit"
May 29, 2010
Konjit Selassie replied to Konjit Selassie's discussion Advice on China Trip
"Fongyee, Thank you for the feedback! It is good to hear your description of the expo in Shanghai. I will definitely hit Wine Way, Wine Mall on Tianlin. I visited Shangrila winery before with expats after doing a visa run in Laos. But you remind to…"
May 28, 2010
Konjit Selassie replied to Konjit Selassie's discussion Advice on China Trip
"Claude, thank you so much for taking the time to provide so much information. I will follow up on them especially all the importers you have named. Your "gentle" warning, regarding Grace and Great Wall is appreciated. I agree with you…"
May 27, 2010
Claude Bastide replied to Konjit Selassie's discussion Advice on China Trip
"I worked in the PRC a few years back, both in the restaurant and fine wine/gourmet food businesses. The trade is dominated by 2 western-owned national importers: ASC and Summergate, Ian Ford, the co-owner of Summergate is a good person to talk to.…"
May 23, 2010
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May 16, 2010
Vladimir Algin left a comment for Konjit Selassie
"Bonjour Konjit, Nanjing est une ville très sympa - j'aime bien d'y aller passer du temps avec mes colleagues - vivre la "Bai Jiu"! J'ai commencé le niveau 3 WSET - très interessant, mais quatre, est-ce…"
May 7, 2010
Konjit Selassie commented on Alex Prichard's group WSET Students
"Hello Jiles, Would it be possible to get a copy of your ebook The Insider's Guide To Champagne. (konjits@gmail.com). I am about to take WSET exam 2 at level 4. In advance, I would like to say thank you."
May 4, 2010
Konjit Selassie replied to Simona's discussion Which of these wine tasting destinations would you most like to visit? - poll
"A) Going in June B) Hope to go to Sicily within 3 years C) Will go to Argentina within 3 years D) Went to some parts (Rioja, Navarra, Bierzo, Riax Baixas, Calatayud, Valdeorras, Meseta region, or areas near Cava E) Went to Chile last November but…"
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Konjit Selassie left a comment for keith kuhn
"Hello Keith, I am curious, will you be expanding your burgundy line up in the near future? Also, which retailers to your recommend in San Antonio, besides Joe Saglimbini's? Thanks Konjit"
Apr 22, 2010
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"Bonjour, votre photo de Nanjing en hiver est belle!"
Apr 22, 2010

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WSET Level 4 Student
About my company:
I work for an international commercial construction firm, mostly in France, Laos and China
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Distributor, Other
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Texas
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Construction PM
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I want to learn more and make maybe make new contacts. ( Just noticed I made a "typo" when filling this section out earlier. I put 'earn' instead of 'learn' more. LOL)
About Me:
I am from Addis, Ababa, Ethiopia. My profession is as a construction project manager. I am currently studying level 4 wine through the WSET program. My hope is to start working in the wine industry in the near future.
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At 7:23pm on May 7, 2010, Vladimir Algin said…
Bonjour Konjit,
Nanjing est une ville très sympa - j'aime bien d'y aller passer du temps avec mes colleagues - vivre la "Bai Jiu"! J'ai commencé le niveau 3 WSET - très interessant, mais quatre, est-ce que ce n'est pas dans le sense de MW?
Si je peux etre d'aide pour vous dans le monde du vin, ne hessitez pas.
All the best,
Vladimir
http://www.nanjingwine.com
 
 
 

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