Hosted by the New Zealand Chamber of Commerce in Korea, also known as the Kiwi Chamber, the annual festival, first held in 2009, will feature around 25 varieties of wine this year including whites and reds from top wineries across the island country.
Among others, Sauvignon Blanc is particularly popular among consumers here, thanks to the crisp white wine's excellent pairing with seafood and light dishes.
The festival invites wine enthusiasts and connoisseurs alike to Seoul on May 3 and Busan on May 24.
Dawn Bennet, New Zealand's Ambassador to Seoul, shared her enthusiasm for the festival, saying that it will provide an opportunity to taste wines that represent the country's "distinct cultural heritage and tradition," in a press release this week.
Bennet also highlighted the growing partnership between the two countries under the free trade agreement (FTA), effective since 2015, which has mutually benefited them, with South Korea becoming New Zealand's fifth-largest trading partner.
"After 10 years of the FTA, the two countries continue to explore ways to further boost partnership," she said.
Boasting the "overwhelming success" of the festival over the years, Dr. Tony Garrett, the chamber's chairman, also said, "I expect wine enthusiasts and connoisseurs alike will enjoy fine reds and whites from our top vineyards, along with an assortment of delightful culinary offerings," he added.
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