By Jim Boyce

Posts about the China National Sommelier Competition have been, um, pouring onto this blog. Last week I posted the full results as well as an interview with Shinya Tasaki, who oversaw the judging. Next up: photos from the event. And I have a few more posts in the queue…

Organizer Tommy Lam at 8 AM: Going over the final details.

The ballroom is ready to go hours ahead of the lunch service portion of the contest.

Leo Liu (Opposite House) and other candidates sip and scribble their way through the written exam.

Jason Shi (China World Hotel) pours during the decanting test.

Diego Zhang (Shangri-la Pudong) gives his wine picks for a five-course food menu.

Judges Andy Tan (ASC), Matthew Ng, and Damien Shee (Torres) compile scores.

Marcus Ford (The Wine Way) checks pouring technique during the lunch service test.

Tommy Lam and Shinya Tasaki (ASI) pose with winner Hans Qu (Intercontinental Shenzhen).

The judges, candidates, and sponsors get together at the end of a long day.

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See also

• What happens if I eat the cork? Q&A with world sommelier champ Shinya Tasaki
• Full results: The China National Sommelier Competition

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