Wine Advocate unveils China’s top 10 wines
Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate has released the first edition of top 10 fine wines in China and awarded for the first time a high score of 95 to a Chinese wine.
Author: Ning Sang Lawati
Japan’s Suntory and Kirin suspend wine sales due to shipping delays
Two of Japan’s largest beverage groups, Suntory Holdings and Kirin Holdings Co., have suspended part of the wine sales due to production and shipment delays amid COVID-19 pandemic.
8 key trends shaping beverage industry in 2022
IWSR Drinks Market Analysis has underlined eight key trends shaping the global alcoholic industry in 2022.
Top wine fairs in China & Hong Kong in 2022
Here are the key wine and spirits fairs planned for mainland China and Hong Kong for 2022, where organizers are hoping to reboot and bring top-notch experience to wine trade and consumers.
China’s tech giant Tencent fined again for failing to report wine deals
Tencent has been penalised for the second time for violating antitrust laws related to a wine deal.
Enoteca Hong Kong expands into sake
Enoteca Hong Kong, a leading wine retailer in the city, has added a Japanese sake brand Domaine Kurodasho to its portfolio for the first time, as it diversifies its offerings.
Angélus’ withdrawal from Saint-Émilion classification throws its fate in doubt
Château Angélus becomes the third Premier Grand Cru Classé A property to withdraw from the 2022 Saint-Émilion classification system, just two months after its owner Hubert de Boüard was found guilty of rigging 2012 Saint Emilion ranking system, adding further uncertainties to the region’s scandal hit classification.
Final winners of WINWSA 2021 announced
From Cristina Mariani-May, CEO of Italy’s wine giant Banfi to Laura Catena of Argentina’s Catena Zapata and influential wine writers, here are the final winners of 2021 Women in Wine & Spirits Awards (WINWSA).
Mega merger in Champagne targets to be top regional operator
A large-scale merger unprecedented for 25 years in Champagne has emerged with the goal to hit a €300 million sales record in five years as a top-ranking operator in the appellation.
Maka Hiki to bring tropical delicacies to Tai Hang
Though travel is not yet feasible, Hong Kong restaurateur Maxence Traverse is traversing his Hong Kong guests into a tropical paradise in the newly opened Maka Hiki Tropical Bar & Grill.