#109 - Linden Wilkie: Founder of The Fine Wine Experience and Club Bâtard

About this episode

Linden Wilkie shares his journey in the fine wine industry and discusses the evolution of wine culture in Hong Kong.

Step into the world of fine wine with us as we sit down with Linden Wilkie, co-founder of the Fine Wine Experience and Club Bâtard in Hong Kong. In this episode, we explore his journey from curious student to leading figure in the global wine scene. Together, we uncover how he built a wine business from the ground up, navigated competitive markets, and reimagined the way people buy, taste, and enjoy wine. We also dive into the unique concept behind Club Bâtard, the evolution of Hong Kong’s wine culture, and the importance of curiosity, mentorship, and experience in shaping a true wine lover. If you’re passionate about wine, entrepreneurship, or simply love great stories, this is an episode you won’t want to miss. ▬▬ 🎁 GIFTS 🎁 ▬▬ 📚 The Wines of Beaujolais , by Natasha Hughes MW 👀 Discover more about: The Fine Wine Experience Club Bâtard 🤓 Learn all you need to know about wine with Wine 101 , the ultimate online course 🎁 Get your wine essentials on our shop : a curated selection of wine glasses, posters and much more ▬▬ ⭐️ ABOUT ⭐️ ▬▬ My name is Antoine, and I’ve been passionate about wine for several years. I knew nothing at first, so I went out to meet the biggest figures…

People in this episode

Host: Antoine

Guest: Linden Wilkie

Topics covered

• fine wine
• entrepreneurship
• wine culture

Keywords

• wine business
• Club Bâtard
• Hong Kong
• mentorship
• curiosity

Mentioned in this episode

Products: The Wines of Beaujolais

Books & works: The Wines of Beaujolais

Places: Hong Kong, Hong Kong’s

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