Japan’s drinks giant Mercian eyes millennials, sparkling and organic wines for future growth
Japan’s Mercian Corporation is looking to millennials, “casual sparkling” and organic wines as growth engines for the company’s future.
Category: Asia
International Congress of Chinese Cuisine & Wine to take place in Singapore
The 2021 International Congress of Chinese Cuisine & Wine will take place in Singapore in November. Ch’ng Poh Tiong has all the details.
Ronald Khoo: High Altitude Wine Expert
How are wines selected for Cathay Pacific Airways and what are the most popular styles in flights? Ronald Khoo, Assistant Manager for Wine & Spirits at Cathay, unveils the answers to wine writer Sarah Wong.
Wine Scholar Guild appoints Asia ambassador
The Wine Scholar Guild (WSG) has appointed an ambassador for Asia, its fastest-growing market so far, to drive its regional growth.
OIV approves third indigenous Japanese grape
OIV has approved and recognized a new grape varietal called Yamasachi, the third indigenous Japanese grape to be recognized by the association.
James Suckling awarded Bleu du mérite
American wine critic James Suckling has been awarded the prestigious Chevalier de l’Ordre National du Mérite by French president Emmanuel Macron for his decades of work covering and reviewing French wines as a journalist and a critic.
Kavalan Launches Limited Edition ‘Artist Series’
Taiwan whisky brand Kavalan has partnered with artist Paul Chiang and launched a “Kavalan Artists Series” featuring four bottle designs that drew inspiration from Taiwan’s landscape.
Decanter masterclass shines a light on Chinese premium wines
A Decanter masterclass led by professor Li Demei shone a light at top Chinese wines at ProWine China.
Remembering Gerard Basset
Ch’ng Poh Tiong remembers the inimitable Gerard Basset, and his towering examples set as a wine judge and a human being.
Japan gears up for Beaujolais Nouveau
Mari Yasuda explains here the history of Japan’s love affair with Beaujolais Nouveau, a light and fruity red wine that so intently captivated the Asian country.