It is expected that 2024 will be one of the smallest vintages in recent history for renowned wine regions like Burgundy, Champagne, and Bordeaux, while the impact on Burgundy prices remains uncertain. Read More
Morris Cai
Morris Cai has carved out a niche for himself as a leading journalist and editor, specializing in the wine and spirits sector. His career, now spanning over a dozen years, has seen him dedicate a significant portion of it—ten years—to honing his expertise in this field. Cai’s career in journalism started in 2012 when worked as a reporter and web editor at Entrepreneur Daily, a national newspaper. His ambition and dedication to his craft saw him taking a step further into the food and beverage sector in 2014, when he joined the editorial team of China’s leading food publication New Food magazine, contributing significantly to the Food and Drinks News section as both a reporter and an editor. In 2016, he joined WBO Wine Business Observation, a leading Chinese wine trade media as its lead writer and web editor. In this capacity, Cai independently spearheaded the selection of topics and produced an impressive array of around 200 articles each year, focusing on the nuanced reporting of wine and spirits. His work gave rise to numerous in-depth and widely read articles that have significantly influenced the industry’s discourse. Cai is fluent in English communications, interviews, and skilled at bi-lingual translations, which has supported his long-term involvement in sourcing and translating topics for English websites. His in-depth knowledge of trends and insights within the wine and spirits industries marks him as a respected authority in his field.
On October 8, China’s most famous wine influencer, Wang Shenghan—known to millions as Lady Penguin—took to social media with an announcement that shocked millions of her fans. Read More
A wine merchant in Hainan, China’s southernmost province, has been fined more than 100 times the retail price for selling expired Moscato from Accolade Wines, Australia’s second-largest wine producer, amid ongoing struggles to deplete aging inventory. Read More
China’s Ministry of Commerce announced on Monday it will impose anti-dumping deposits ranging from 30.6% to 39.0% on brandy imported from the European Union, starting from October 11. Read More
The New Zealand Winegrowers Association recently released its annual report for the 2024 fiscal year, revealing a challenging year for the country's wine exports. Read More
Imports of Australian wine saw a significant month-on-month decline of as much as 60% by value. The sharp decline comes after months of steady restocking by importers and is further complicated by sluggish sales in the domestic market, highlighting broader challenges for the industry. Read More
The Delhi High Court has granted bail to Amandeep Singh Dhall, CEO of Brindco Sales Limited, India’s largest wine importer, in connection with a money laundering case tied to an alleged tax policy manipulation scheme. Read More
China’s wine exports to Japan soared by 255% in 2023, according to recent trade data from Japan's Ministry of Finance. The value of these imports also jumped by 189%, signaling growing acceptance of Chinese wines in the Japanese market. Read More
The majority shareholder of Henan Liquor Easy Trading Corporation Limited (JBL), one of China’s largest alcohol retailers with annual revenues of 1.7 billion RMB and over 300 physical stores, has reportedly disappeared from public view. Read More
A Vino Joy News investigation found that sales of premium wines in this channel, which allows consumers to buy duty-free products without leaving the country, are facing pressure from traditional wholesalers and cross-border e-commerce platforms, where prices are more competitive. Read More