Japan’s wine consumption quadruples in 30 years
The Asian powerhouse’s wine consumption has quadrupled over the past 30 years, according to National Tax Agency data.
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Korean convenience store sells DRC
One of the world’s most expensive wines made by Burgundy’s fabled winery, Domaine Romanée-Conti (DRC), is hitting the shelves of Korean convenience store GS25.
Protest brought biggest retail slump in Hong Kong, as mass lay-offs expected
Hong Kong’s struggling retail business just experienced its worst slump in October, down by 24.3% year on year, the worstContinue Reading
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.
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.
Sotheby’s: Wine is the most coveted luxury item in HK
Wine has outperformed jewelry and watch to become Hong Kong consumers’ first choice of luxury item, says Patti Wong, chairman of Sotheby’s Asia.
Macallan 30 Year Whisky Cask to be auctioned by Bonhams in HK
A rare 30 year whisky sherry hogshead cask from the famed Macallan Distillery will go under hammer next month at a Bonhams auction in Hong Kong, and is expected to fetch as much as HK$4.6 million.
Dom Pérignon x Lenny Kravitz Limited Edition Champagne released in HK
Hong Kong’s lovers of finer things will revel as Dom Pérignon x Lenny Kravitz Limited Edition Champagnes are set to be launched next month in the city.
HKTDC wine fair returns in November with less participating countries
Following the cancellation of Hong Kong’s Wine and Dine Festival, Hong Kong International Wine & Spirits Fair will still power on with over 1,000 exhibitors from over 20 countries confirmed to attend.
Vinitaly maps out ‘Wine To Asia’
More than 400 exhibitors have confirmed attendance for the ‘Wine to Asia’ trade fair in China’s Shenzhen next year, a new international wine trade show launched by Veronafiere SpA and China’s Pacco Communication Group Ltd.