Besides the wine collection, Mojo offers equally important food to create a great experience for their guests. [Photo provided to China Daily] |
"Chinese wines are improving fast. And there are more new wineries and more styles of wines," she says.
As for Chen's role, she says: "I enjoy telling people about good value when it comes to premier wines. I try to point them a similar direction - maybe with a pretty label, or a similar style from another winemaker in a similar region," she says.
Chen says she also finds out what guests like to eat and drink before she pairs wine with the food.
"During the process, you're always trying to find things that match the flavors.
"For example, to find things that contrast with the flavors, or have similarity in texture or body," she says.
Chen says that the Chinese are now more knowledgeable about famous wines and have personal preferences. They also realize that there are different styles of wines, including sweet ones.
"They now follow their tastes more than brands. It's a good thing that happens in every evolving wine market. At first, people buy famous wines. But as they become confident about what they like to drink, they will have more of a personal sense for flavors or styles," she says.
If you go
Opening hours: 6 pm to 2am every day
Address: 150 Meters south of Gongti East Gate, Chaoyang District
Tel: 151-0158-3880