This ambitious competition steps into the spotlight at a crucial moment, filling the void left by the cancellation of the Louis Roederer International Wine Writers Awards in 2020 after a 16-year run. Read More
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Zong Qinghou, the self-made drinks billionaire who once became the country’s richest man, has passed away on Sunday at age 79 after ineffective treatment of an unnamed illness. Read More
Treasury Wine Estates, the Australian wine giant that owns Penfolds, says it’s “prepared and well placed” to resume shipping of its wines including Penfolds Bin and Icon series to the Chinese market once Beijing completes tariff review as soon as next month. Read More
Jancis Robinson MW OBE has been named the recipient of the 2024 Institute of Masters of Wine (IMW) Lifetime Achievement Award for her oustanding contribution to the world of wine spanning over five decades. Read More
DBR Lafite Group has been awarded nearly RMB 80 million in a landmark lawsuit case against counterfeiters, a record-breaking amount granted to a foreign wine company. Read More
Leading Bordeaux négociant Joanne is allegedly invovled in a wine smuggling case that's being investigated by Chinese authorities, according to Chinese media reports, the second time the négociant has been linked to wine smuggling. Read More
DGB, South Africa's largest independent wine and spirits producer, has furthered its commitment to the Helderberg wine region by acquiring the Avontuur wine brand, cellar, and cellar door, following its acquisition of 136 hectares in the area last October. Read More
Bonhams, the international auction house, has appointed Amayès Aouli as its new Global Head of Wine and Spirits, a position he will assume with immediate effect from his base in France. Read More
To spend time with a Master Sommelier is to be inspired by the depth of their knowledge and talents. Dimitri Mesnard MS is one such person but surprisingly very approachable and humble, writes Nellie Ming Lee. Read More
Club Bâtard, a new private members’ club, is set to open this summer in Hong Kong’s historic Pedder Building in Central, featuring what's billed as the city's "largest walk-in wine cellar" offering over 5000 references. Read More