The next big opportunities in China’s wine market
A panel of Chinese wine market experts will offer insights and analysis on the changing wine industry in Hong Kong and mainland China on November 8 during the HKTDC International Wine & Spirits Fair.
Author: Natalie Wang
Treasury Wine Estates CEO to retire
Australian wine giant Treasury Wine Estates has announced that its chief executive Michael Clarke will retire in September next year, following more than 6 years at the helm of the company.
Inaugural Singapore Pinnacle Awards gave nod to Chinese wine
The inaugural Singapore Wine Pinnacle Awards gave a nod to top quality Chinese wines, of which Ningxia in northwestern China nabbed three nominations including two by the country’s leading family-owned boutique winery Silver Heights.
Bettane + Desseauve launches monthly wine club in Hong Kong
Renowned wine guide Bettane + Desseauve, founded by critics Tierry Desseauve and Michael Bettane, has united French restaurant critic Guide Lebey to launch a wine club in Hong Kong, which will offer a monthly pop-up rendezvous for the city’s wine and food enthusiasts.
Vinexpo Shanghai to feature DBR Lafite wines and sommelier challenge
From October 23-25, the inaugural Vinexpo Shanghai will showcase wines from 260 wineries from 19 different countries in Shanghai, mainland China’s de facto wine capital.
China’s wine imports slump with downturn deepens in August
China’s wine imports continue to slump in the first eight months of the year, dropping by 16.2% year on year in terms of value, with August downtown deepens, casting shadows for the upcoming holiday season.
ASI to host its next General Assembly in China
The Association de la Sommellerie Internationale (ASI) has announced that it will host the next General Assembly in China, which is expected to give a boost to China’s wine making profile among the world’s best sommeliers.
Leading EU wine companies united to tackle challenges
A total of 27 leaders from some of the EU’s major wine companies have met to discuss challenges at stake for the European wine trade including climate change and sustainability.
Podcasts on preserving iconic Australian wine history launched
Seppeltsfield, one of Australia’s oldest wineries, has published a series of podcasts written and narrated by Master of Wine Andrew Caillard MW and produced by Christophe Priddle of The Grape Underground, to explore the liquid history of the 168-year-old winery.
Penfolds launches ‘rare’ Bin 111A for 175th anniversary
Penfolds, the flagship brand of Australian wine giant Treasury Wine Estates, has launched a rare wine called Special Bin 111A that represents “the pinnacle of winemaking endeavour” to honour its 175th anniversary this year.