In September, wine imports in China experienced a modest recovery after a significant plunge in…
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.
Last week, a live stream hosted by Googut Spirts was taken over by angry former employees demanding overdue wages, blowing its cashflow issue wide in the open. Read More
The shift toward budget-friendly wine has fueled the success of low-cost options like Aldi’s offerings and Saizeriya’s house wines. As Chinese consumers trade down, some industry experts believe this trend could actually broaden wine’s appeal in the market, making it more accessible than ever. Could affordable bottles spark the next wave of wine culture in China? Find out how the market is evolving. Read More
However, TWE’s performance will depend on the economic environment and geopolitical dynamics in key markets, including China. Read More
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The conglomerate is also an investor in Googut Spirits, a Chinese drinks company known for its vintage Baijiu and the owner of YesMyWine.com, which was once dubbed the “number one global wine e-commerce platform” by Bordeaux École de Management. Read More
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
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
