Driven by economic pressure and an oversupply of wine, these flash sales are becoming a lifeline for cash-strapped merchants while simultaneously posing challenges to wineries' financial health and sustainable growth. 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.
The emergence of "professional fake-busters" in China, initially seen as a defense against counterfeit goods, has taken a troubling turn as these individuals now exploit regulatory loopholes to extort money from businesses, particularly targeting the imported wine sector. Read More
Chinese Premier Li Qiang made a historical visit to Australia's popular winery Penfolds, raising hope that Australian wine exports to China could soon bounce back to AU$1 billion before relations soured. Read More
China's surging demand for German Rieslings has fuelled its wine boom in the first three months of the year. Read More
20 years after the now iconic The Berlin Tasting, the visionary winemaker Eduardo Chadwick asserts that Chile has more than earned its place in the world of fine wines. Read More
While Australia's return has sparked enthusiasm, buyers are treading cautiously amid economic uncertainties and the looming impact of cheap Australian wines—up to 100 containers—previously stored in bonded areas now flooding the market. Read More
What are the priorities and preferences of Chinese buyers today? Did Vinexpo Asia Hong Kong live up to its expectation? We find out here in the report. Read More
The wines confiscated included some of the world's most sought-after wines including Bordeaux first growth Château Latour and top Burgundy wines such as Domaine Dujac, Domaine Leflaive and Domaine Bouchard Pere & Fils. Read More
Following the removal of tariffs, Australian wine exports have surged in the month of April, jumping by more than 675% in volume and an explosive 8300% in value, boosting China's overall wine imports. Read More
Treasury Wine Estates, Australia's largest wine producer, plans to increase its workforce in China by two-thirds this year following re-entry into its biggest export market. Read More
