As global demand surges for elegant, cool-climate styles, one region in Western Australia has stepped into the spotlight—producing world-class Riesling, expressive Shiraz and Chardonnay of startling finesse. Read More
Wineries
At one of the world’s most respected blind tastings, a white wine from an unlikely corner of the globe has beaten hundreds of rivals to be crowned Champion White Wine of 2025. Read More
The first New Zealand wine to hold both Chinese and New Zealand organic certifications has officially launched in China, marking a milestone for the country’s wine trade under the China–New Zealand organic equivalence agreement. Read More
Silver Heights, one of China’s most renowned wineries, has named CWS (China Wine & Spirits) as its distributor for the on-trade channel, replacing longtime partner Torres China, which is now owned by Wajiu. Read More
Château Lafleur, one of Pomerol’s most prestigious estates, has announced that beginning with the 2025 vintage, its wines will no longer carry the Pomerol AOC designation — nor even the broader Bordeaux AOC label. Read More
Despite tepid performance from first half of 2025, Australian Vintage Ltd.'s China business is rebounding, its key partner in China COFCO Wine & Wine told us. Read More
Australia’s bestselling brand [yellow tail] is getting a facelift, going upmarket, and cracking down on copycats in China — all in a bid to stay ahead in a cooler, more crowded market. Read More
Champagne Barons de Rothschild has launched its first-ever single-vineyard cuvée, Le Grand Clos. The inaugural three bottles sold for a total of £16,120, setting a new record for the house. Read More
The Symington family, fifth-generation port and wine producers, has opened a new three-storey townhouse in the heart of Porto designed to engage a new generation of wine lovers. Read More
With a price tag more than double that of Grange, we spoke to Penfolds distributors to gauge whether Chinese consumers are willing to pay up—at a time when spending is tightening. Read More