What’s pouring in Hong Kong
Here are pictorial highlights from Hong Kong’s wine trade. Sarah Heller MW led Sangiovese masterclass, James Suckling tasting, Avignonesi media lunch, Chadwick wine dinner and more.
Author: Natalie Wang
ASC Fine Wines: We are here to stay
China’s leading wine importer, ASC Fine Wines, affirms pledges of long-term commitment to Chinese wine market in an effort to boost market confidence, as the company cautiously navigates in a slowing wine market after the exit of DBR Lafite’s two volume brands and key personnel changes.
What did Xi Jinping and Macron drink in Shanghai?
France might have found the biggest name in China’s wine trade to help revitalize its sluggish wine sales in China, the country’s president Xi Jinping.
Languedoc wine woos Chinese president
French president Emanuel Macron apparently wooed Chinese president Xi Jinping with a Languedoc wine on his three-day visit to China this week.
Five must-try wines at Bettane + Desseauve tasting
Here are five-must try wines at the upcoming Bettane + Desseauve’s first wine club event in Hong Kong on November 7.
Wine Advocate names Edward Ragg MW as new Chinese wine reviewer
Edward Ragg MW, the China-based Master of Wine, has just been announced as the new wine reviewer for Wine Advocate, covering China.
OIV: Global wine production drops 10% in 2019
The global wine production in 2019 dropped by 10% compared to the previous year, hampered by unfavourable weather conditions inContinue Reading
Hong Kong’s richest man pledges HK$200m to help hard-hit restaurants
The foundation of Hong Kong’s richest man Li Kashing has pledged to donate HK$200 million (US$25.5 million) to offer a lifeline to restaurants affected by the monthslong anti-government protests in the city.
People on the move: China
Key personnel changes in China’s wine market that included recent leadership change at ASC Fine Wines and Italian winery Avignonesi.
