Vinous acquires Cellar Watch from Liv-ex
Vinous CEO and Founder Antonio Galloni announced on December 5 the acquisition of the wine collection valuation service Cellar Watch from Liv-ex, the global marketplace for wine.
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Viral video in China surfaced showing fake Bordeaux wine production
A video showing the production of fake Château La Tour Carnet, a grand cru classe estate in Bordeaux, has caused uproar in Chinese wine trade.
Golden Gate acquires Boutique Wines in HK
Golden Gate Wine, Hong Kong’s leading American wine importer, has acquired independent Hong Kong-based wine importer Boutique Wines, the Hong Kong company announced today.
TWE to appeal after Chinese court ruled in favor of ‘copycat’ brand
In a blow to Penfolds’ efforts to protect its trademark in China, Beijing High Court has overturned a decision by Beijing IP court to invalidate Rush Rich’s trademark claim of Ben Fu Winery (奔富酒园).
Trump threatens 100% tariffs on French wine
The Trump administration is threatening 100% punitive tariff on French wines as retaliation to French tax on American technology companies,Continue Reading
Woes in China and US leaving Bordeaux a bitter aftertaste
Once the darling of the wine world, Bordeaux now looks tired and some might even dare to suggest, “passed its prime”.
IWSR: E-commerce for beverage sales will ‘significantly outpace’ traditional trade
E-commerce will significantly surpass sales of global travel retail over the next five years, according to a new report byContinue Reading
Study says tiger mom can drive children to alcoholism
A study by researchers at Arizona State University in the US found that children brought up by tiger moms are more likely to have problems with alcohol abuse later in life.
Overstock crushed one of China’s biggest wine importers, report says
Overstock and mismanagement of imported wines has been cited as a key reason that led to the downfall of LinContinue Reading
By the glass: Thierry Desseauve
Thiery Desseauve for years has been one of the leading French wine critics along with his business partner Michel Bettane.Continue Reading