"Championnat de Chine de Degustation RVF " (RVF China Blind Tasting Championship), as China's only professional blind tasting competition aligned with global standards, has selected numerous top talents for the Chinese wine industry since its establishment in 2012. The 14th edition in 2025 is now in full swing, with selection trials across 60 venues in 20 provinces and cities feeding the annual grand final with the most elite blind tasters.

Forge Blind Tasting Prowess with World-Class Wines
The core of a high-level blind tasting competition lies in selecting high-quality wines that are typical and representative. The RVF Organizing Committee rigorously vets benchmark wines from renowned global wine regions, enabling participants to enhance their professional judgment by experiencing the unique expressions of different terroirs. This year, Tyrrell's Wines, a century-old family estate from Australia's Hunter Valley, has been honored as a partner brand of the championship.

Five Generations of Family Heritage: Exploring the History of Hunter Valley
With a winemaking legacy spanning five generations, Tyrrell's Wines traces its roots to an unassuming one-room cottage still standing at the estate entrance. Built in 1858 as the home of founder Edward Tyrrell, this cottage symbolizes over 160 years of the Tyrrell family's deep roots in the Hunter Valley, where they have dedicated themselves to grape cultivation and winemaking, amassing profound knowledge of why the Hunter Valley ranks among Australia's – and the world's – greatest wine regions.

Tyrrell's pioneered two of Australia's most beloved wine varieties: Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, and played a pivotal role in establishing Hunter Valley Semillon as a world iconic style. The winery's Tyrrell's Winemaker's Selection No.1 Semillon, Australia's most awarded white wine, has garnered nearly 5,500 medals and over 330 trophies. Among New South Wales' 11 oldest vineyards, 8 belong to the Tyrrell family. In the 2024 Halliday Wine Companion Top 100 Wineries list, Tyrrell's topped the chart, awarded the highest honor for its exceptional portfolio.

Fulfilling Social Responsibility for Sustainable Development
Tyrrell's Wines is committed to minimizing environmental impact across its vineyards, winery, and broader operations. As an honorary member of Sustainable Winegrowing Australia, a national program focusing on the environmental, social, and economic aspects of wine enterprises, the estate helps growers and winemakers demonstrate and continuously improve sustainability in vineyards and wineries. Since launching its Environmental Management System (EMS) in 2009, Tyrrell's has achieved:

• 68% reduction in fuel use
• 70% reduction in coal-fired power consumption
• 70% reduction in total greenhouse gas emissions (over 2,700 tons of CO₂e)
  This translates to a 32% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions per liter of wine produced. The estate's extensive old vines (36% over 50 years old, 11% over 100 years old) continue to yield high-quality grapes, embodying sustainable vineyard management.

With its profound historical heritage and exceptional winemaking craftsmanship, Tyrrell's Wines has become an important partner of the 2025 RVF Blind Tasting China Championship. Whether its iconic Semillon or award-winning Shiraz, these wines will provide Chinese participants with the purest terroir lessons, empowering them to showcase the professional demeanor of Chinese wine enthusiasts on the world stage.

With the support of world-class wines like Tyrrell's, we expect Chinese participants in the 2025 season to continue their legacy of excellence and achieve new heights on the international stage. As the Tyrrell family's five generations of dedication prove: Great achievements stem from unwavering pursuit of quality.