Bordeaux opens representative office in China
Bordeaux Wine Council (CIVB) has opened a representative office in Shanghai, as it ramps up efforts to drive Bordeaux exports in mainland China in absence of competitors from Australia.
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Ramos Pinto launches 100-year-old Tawny Port
The historic port producer Ramos Pinto is releasing 100 limited edition bottles of Very Old Tawny Port, VINCES, a blend of Ramos Pinot reserves with an average age of 100 years.
Vinexpo Shanghai 2021 cancelled
Vinexpo Shanghai 2021 was abruptly cancelled just 10 days before its official opening date, citing pandemic-induced international travel restrictions as the main cause for the cancellation.
Digital platform in Hong Kong debuts with Moutai trading
ProMEX, a Hong Kong-based online platform to trade physical commodities, has launched its trading platform last week, with its first trading commodity being China’s most famous national liquor, Moutai.
ASC launches Chateau de la Font du Loup for China
ASC Fine Wines, China’s leading fine wine importer and distributor, has added Chateau de la Font du Loup, the artisan wine producer of Chateauneuf du Pape, to its portfolio, expanding its fine wine range for mainland China and Hong Kong markets.
Ningxia adds six more ‘second growth’ estates but top tier still vacant
Ningxia, China’s premier wine region in northwestern China, has announced the latest additions to its winery classification system, expanding its second growths but with top tier still conspicuously void of any names.
Penfolds Superblend leads 2021 Australian collection
Penfolds has launched two superblends expanding its premium portfolio that included Grange, G4 and Quantum from its American wine collection.
Bollinger launches limited edition James Bond Champagne in Hong Kong
Champagne Bollinger has produced a limited edition Champagne that brings together three icons: Bollinger’s signature Special Cuvée, the Aston Martin DB5 and the legendary British secret agent, James Bond.
Louis Roederer retires Brut Premier with multi-vintage blend
Champagne house Louis Roederer is retiring its long running Brut Premier and debuted a new creation of Collection, a multi-vintage blend Champagne, that will open a new chapter for the house.
Bucket list for Italian wine aficionados
For Italian wine lovers who want to go beyond Barolos and Brunellos, here are 10 wines that will delight your palate.