Global wine consumption dip in 2020
Global wine consumption in the pandemic year reached the lowest recorded level of consumption since 2002, and China is the key driver for the downward trend, says OIV.
Author: Natalie Wang
Cristal 2013 released in Hong Kong
Champagne Louis Roederer has released its latest vintage of its crown jewel, Cristal 2013 for Greater China market via its exclusive importer Links Concept.
Yao Ming offers top wine for NFT to fight anti-Asian hate
Retired NBA superstar Yao Ming has offered his top wine for blockchain powered NFT auction, to raise money to fight anti-Asian hate crimes in the US.
US$6.8m wines from Hong Kong billionaire Joseph Lau sold out
All 147 lots (533 bottles) from Hong Kong billionaire Joseph Lau were sold out at Sotheby’s Spring Sale Series last week, achieving another ‘white glove’ sale for the auction house.
Lady Penguin appointed as ‘Chinese Wine Ambassador’
China’s biggest wine influencer has been appointed as an official Chinese Wine Ambassador. Will it lure more Chinese to finally open wines of their own?
Rudy Kurniawan deported to Indonesia
The notorious wine fraudster Rudy Kurniawan, aka Mr Conti, has been deported to his native country Indonesia last week from the US after spending seven years in jail for defrauding wine collectors millions of dollars.
Franciacorta gets a Chinese name
Franciacorta has officially obtained a trademarked Chinese name. We talk to President of the Franciacorta Consorzio, Silvano Brescianini to understand the selection process and the meaning behind the name.
Chinese tariffs plunge Australian wine performance on secondary market
China’s punitive tariffs of up to 218% on Australian wines are not only corking Australian wine exports, but also having a “detrimental impact” on Australia’s performance in the secondary market, according to Liv-ex.
Breaking: major leadership reshuffle at ASC Fine Wines
China’s leading wine importer ASC saw major leadership reshuffles, and former CEO of Sarment will be joining as COO.
Grattamacco: 35 years in the making
Grattamacco, one of the first generation of Super Tuscan icons in Bolgheri, is celebrating its 35th anniversary since releasing its namesake flagship Bordeaux blend.