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
Leaders
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
The Wine Scholar Guild (WSG) has announced the appointment of Preston Mohr as its first-ever Managing Director since its inception in 2005, signaling a strategic expansion in its operations at a time when online learning is the 'new normal' and evolving wine appreciaiton. Read More
This vintage is particularly noteworthy as it represents the first time since 2002 that Cristal has been crafted from a blend of grapes from all 45 of the estate's vineyards, a testament to the full expression of Louis Roederer's revered cuvée. Read More
ASC Fine Wines, China's largest fine wine importer, has formally announced that its COO Mario Aron will be stepping down due to personal reasons. Read More
Cult Wines has robustly denied allegations of cancelling Bordeaux En Primeur wine orders worth €20 million. The allegations, initially reported by a Chinese media outlet, has caused a huge stir among the wine trade in China, Bordeaux's largest export market. Read More
ASC Fine Wines, China's leading wine importer and distributor, has announced a strategic partnership with Kanaan Winery, significantly enhancing ASC's domestic wine offerings at a time when domestic preference for Chineese wines is on the rise. Read More
Zenato Winery is expanding into the Asian market through a strategic partnership with Hong Kong-based wine importer Links Concept. But it's not just stopping there. Read More