Interviews with importers, distributors and wine bar operators suggest the shift is being driven by more casual drinking occasions: seafood dinners, late-night meals and gatherings among friends. Fresh, approachable wines are finding an audience beyond the formal banquets and business entertaining that have traditionally supported Chinese wine sales. Read More
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