After several subsequent purchases, European billionaire Olivier Goudet now holds approximately 5.05% of TWE. Read More
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Australian Adelaide Hills winery Shaw + Smith has been named Winery of the Year in London by leading British wine critic Matthew Jukes, in conjunction with the release of his annual 100 Best Australian Wines list. Read More
ASC Fine Wines will become the exclusive importer and distributor of Jacob’s Creek in China from Jan. 1, 2026, in a deal that marks the relaunch of one of Australia’s most established wine brands in the market and the first major China move by newly formed wine group Vinarchy. Read More
With 50 whisky distilleries in operation, China’s whisky ambitions are racing ahead of consumption. Will the next major whisky producer be China? Read More
As global wine markets shift into a new cycle, several traditional estates known primarily for their reds are now seeing renewed momentum led by their white wine portfolios. The Italian family estate Zenato is one of them. Read More
The Penfolds owner freezes its shares ahead of a crucial market update, following a A$687 million U.S. impairment and weakening demand in China.
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Bonhams Hong Kong posted a white-glove result in its debut ex-cellar partnership with Burgundy’s Edouard Delaunay, selling 100% of the lots in an online auction featuring rare verticals and exclusive cuvées from the historic estate. Read More
In Hong Kong, Jean-Baptiste, COO of JM Cazes Selection, told Vino Joy News that despite global challenges, the group’s business in Asia has remained robust. Read More
As global volumes fell 9.2% in 2024, Champagne Lenoble CEO Guillaume Truchot says the softer market is proving favourable for smaller, terroir-driven houses focused on quality rather than scale. Read More
Treasury Wine Estates’ shares fell to their lowest level in a decade last week after the company announced a A$687 million write-down on its U.S. operations. Read More