Moët Hennessy is exiting local wine production in India after more than a decade, selling its Chandon India winery assets to Sula Vineyards in a move that underscores the challenges global drinks groups face in navigating the country’s complex alcohol market. Read More
Leaders
ASC Fine Wines CEO Don St. Pierre Jr. on why global producers are rediscovering China, why many local distributors won't survive and why that's not necessarily a bad thing. Read More
Xige Estate, one of the leading producers in Ningxia’s Helan Mountain East Foothills, plans to go public within five years as it accelerates expansion across multiple wine regions and new product categories, its founder said. Read More
Domaine de La Chapelle, a well-known estate in the Hermitage appellation in France’s Rhône Valley, has announced the appointment of Chiara Pepe as Head of Viticulture and Winemaking, effective January 2026. Read More
One of China’s most powerful drinks billionaires is sounding the alarm — and taking aim at the country’s biggest e-commerce platforms. Read More
Chilean wine producer Viña Concha y Toro reported modest revenue growth in 2025, with China emerging as one of the few bright spots in Asia. Read More
As Chinese wine accelerates its push overseas, the Ningxia Helan Mountain East foothills region is stepping up efforts to expand into global markets through international trade fairs. Read More
EMW has taken on Chengdu brand tazaTe as shifting consumer habits push alcohol importers to broaden beverage portfolios. Read More
China’s most popular wine list on Tmall is showing a split personality. On one end: dirt-cheap, sugary, TikTok-friendly local bottles flying off the virtual shelves. On the other: premium heavyweights like Penfolds refusing to budge from their throne. Read More
Shenzhen Eternal Asia Supply Chain Management Ltd., once hailed as China’s first publicly listed supply chain company, expects to report its first annual loss since listing. Read More