Fongyee Walker #184

China
803 Oriental Place, 9 East Dongfang Rd, Chaoyang District, Beijing, 100027, China
+86 1064656602 | info@wildchina.com

The first Master of Wine (MW) in mainland China

As the first Master of Wine (MW) in mainland China, achieved in 2016, Fongyee Walker made a significant impact on the wine community.

She founded Dragon Phoenix to focus on wine education and consulting, influencing both industry professionals and amateur wine lovers in China. With her expert guidance, she continues to bridge the gap between traditional Chinese culinary practices and the emerging wine culture in China.

Wine education in China

With an impressive track record of teaching over 100,000 students, Fongyee continues to elevate the quality of wine education in China, helping new generations of wine drinkers appreciate wine not just for its prestige, but for its true complexity and flavor. Through her work, she has transformed China’s wine culture, steering it toward a more taste-driven approach rather than a status-based one, and continues to play a leading role in shaping the future of the industry.

Εducational programs

Throughout her career, Fongyee has been dedicated to promoting the understanding and appreciation of wine through education. She teaches at all levels of the WSET, for professionals and amateur wine enthusiasts alike, fostering a deep appreciation for the intricate connections between wine and food. Fongyee’s students consistently appreciate her ability to blend rigorous education with the practical joys of wine tasting and pairing.

She has led numerous wine education programs through her consultancy, particularly focusing on the WSET (Wine & Spirit Education Trust), with both industry professionals and amateur wine enthusiasts attending.
Fongyee has taught over 100,000 students in person worldwide, besides the audience she has reached through her online courses and tv shows.

Each year, she conducts at least 200 classes, including WSET and FWS courses (China and abroad), masterclasses, and wine seminars, and specialized wine classes for renowned institutions and wineries in various regions.

Fongyee has also taught at Wynn Macau, Mariott Hotels, Tsinghua Univeristy, Cambridge University and many other client events.

A selected list of awards

  • 2020, Wine & Spirits Education Section EDUCATION OF THE YEAR
  • 2018, “Riesling Fellow” from The German Wine Institute
  • 2018, VDP.AMBASSADORS ASIA By VDP: DIE PRÄDIKATSWEINGÜTER
  • 2016, Master of Wine
  • 2016, THE ERRAZURIZ AWARD for the Outstanding Paper on THE BUSINESS OF WINE in the Master of Wine Examination
  • 2014, International Judge Limestone Coast Wine Show Australia
  • 2013, “Wine Culture Promotion Ambassador Award” from Wine in China Top 100 Wines
  • Fongyee Walker is a Master of Wine (MW), a prestigious qualification from the Institute of Masters of Wine.
  • She is a WSET Certified Wine Educator.

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