Sotheby’s offers ‘first’ and ‘most valuable’ Moutai at auction
A rare collection of Moutai and the oldest Karuizawa released will go under the hammer at Sotheby’s auction this month.
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Álvaro Palacios unveils new bottle designs for top wines
One of Spain’s most influential wineries, Álvaro Palacios, has announced that four of its top wines will be encased in history-inspired new bottles starting from the 2019 vintage.
Wine to Asia 2021 postponed
The second edition of Wine to Asia has been postponed to August, the organizer has announced citing the recent Covid-19 flare-ups in Guangdong as the main reason for the rescheduling.
Thailand’s Monsoon Valley reports ‘exceptional’ 2021 vintage
Thailand’s Monsoon Valley believes it has produced an exceptional 2021 vintage after more than two decades of making wines in tropical climate.
Ribera del Duero pioneer passed away
Alejandro Fernández, the pioneer of Ribera del Duero and responsible for creating Tinto Pesquera that’s lauded by wine critic Robert Parker as “Petrus of Spain”, has passed away at the age of 88 in Santander of Spain.
Japan’s Yamanashi sake gets GI protection
“Yamanashi” Geographic Indication (GI), which was granted for Yamanashi wines in 2013, is now recognized as a GI for Yamanashi sakes as well. This is the first case in the country to register wine and sake under the same GI.
Provence rosé exports soar as it pivots to Asia
Provence bucked a prevailing downward trend last year and saw its rosé wine exports soaring despite the pandemic, driven by bullish demand in Europe. But now, with traditional exports markets in Europe and the US firmly captivated by the pink wine, Provence is eyeing its next growth engine – Asia.
What you need to know about 2nd Wine to Asia
The second edition of Wine to Asia organized by Vinitaly and Pacco Communications will return to China’s southern economic powerhouse, Shenzhen, in full force.
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.
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.