East Meets West Fine Wines (EMW) is a premium importer, distributor and brand builder in Greater China market, working closely with more than 110 family-owned and premium wine estates, sake breweries and non-alcohol beverages from 16 countries around the world. EMW has an unequalled distribution network to top restaurants, fine dining, hotels, wine shops, corporate and private customers, direct sales and an exclusive network of distribution covering over 160 cities in China. EMW has been awarded "Best Wine Importer" for 14 consecutive years since 2011 by China Sommeliers Wine Challenge, Golden Prestige Awards and WINE100 Challenge.
Born in Mexico City and based in China since 2006, Oscar has worked in distribution and import companies handling global brands. Through these experiences, he has developed a deep understanding of the Chinese market and its dynamics.
Jefferson Liu developed a strong passion for wines during his studies in Switzerland where he not only garnered a deep appreciation for viticulture, but also found his calling as a distributor after organizing an exposition that featured top Swiss winemakers and industry leaders. He has joined EMW since 2020 and has served as the General Manager for Hong Kong and Macau for the past 3 years. With strategic vision and dedication, he has successfully led the office to new heights.
Gregory has been living in China since the early 2000s. After graduating from Tongji University in Shanghai with a Business Administration degree, he founded East Meets West Fine Wines with his best friend Edouard Duval. They have been working together in the wine industry for 18 years. At the end of 2012, he moved to Hong Kong to launch the EMW Hong Kong office and manage the team and business in South China. He speaks fluent Chinese and has a strong knowledge of the local wine market.
Edouard Duval developed an early passion for wine, growing up in a family deeply rooted in Champagne through a house with over 160 years of history. He is also the owner of Champagne Édouard Duval - Domaine Sainte Eulalie in the Côte des Bar, as well as vineyard holdings in Burgundy, including Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru Abbaye de Morgeot.
He co-founded East Meets West Fine Wines, building it into one of the leading importers and distributors in Greater China. Today, he serves as Chairman of the Board, continuing to support the company's long-term development.
With a professional team composed of sales, educators, and solid marketing and logistic departments - coming from both Europe and Asia - we put quality, wine/sake/spirits knowledge, and customer care at the center of our activities.
Our talented, trained team provides premium wine, sake, and spirits selections and personalized services for our customers.
At EMW, we work together to promote the wine, sake and spirits culture and drive the market in Greater China to a higher level through our excellent relationship with media and cooperation partners.
