Is Lafite’s First Chinese White Wine on the Way? With 20,000 grapevines just been shipped to Long Dai in Shandong, all signs point to a white wine debut from Lafite’s Chinese estate soon. Read More
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Treasury Wine Estates has launched a A$15 million dedicated facility for low- and no-alcohol wine production in South Australia’s Barossa Valley, marking a major investment in the growing global demand for lower-alcohol alternatives. Read More
China’s leading wine importer ASC Fine Wines has launched a sweeping strategic overhaul, introducing a direct-to-consumer membership club, custom brand solutions, and a dedicated logistics partnership, as the company returns to the control of its founding St. Pierre family following a completed share transfer from Japan’s Suntory Group. Read More
China’s appetite for crisp, refreshing wines is fueling a surge in demand for New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc, which is outperforming across major retail and on-demand platforms. Read More
Changyu's General Manager characterised the industry’s woes with three “cliff-like” declines: in consumer sentiment, in consumption occasions, and in channel momentum. Read More
When one of France’s most famous producers, Michel Laroche, of Domaine Laroche in Chablis uncorked 90 bottles of his award-winning Grand Cru Blanchot at a … Read More
Australian Vintage Ltd. announced today that it has signed a conditional agreement to acquire international ownership of the MadFish Wines brand from Burch Family Wines for an undisclosed sum. Read More
But unlike the 2012 “Eight-Point Regulation” that once gutted the sector, industry veterans say this round of restrictions is unlikely to leave lasting scars. Read More
Treasury Wine Estates named Sam Fischer as its next chief executive officer, replacing Tim Ford after a five-year tenure that saw the company navigate pandemic disruptions, trade tariffs, and a strategic overhaul of its wine portfolio. Read More
The price of Feitian Moutai — long considered the “gold standard” of China’s alcohol market — is feeling the chills of China's cooling business environment, as its price drops to a four year low. Read More