Wine merchants from Bordeaux's biggest export market are opting out of this year's En Primeur campaign. Here's what the merchants have to say. Read More
Market analysis
Although the United States, France, and Italy were the top three countries in total wine consumption, the findings reveal an intriguing detail about American drinking habits. Read More
Global wine consumption has hit its lowest record ever since 1996 to 221 million hectoliters, down by 2.6% over 2022, as a result of inflation and high production costs, according to OIV. Read More
For the first time since the second half of 2018, China’s wine import market has shown signs of recovery. Bottled Australian wine imports saw explosive growth in late March. Our full analysis of customs data here. Read More
Since 2023, China's nightlife scene has faced unprecedented challenges, with numerous establishments shuttering their doors. Amidst this downturn, iBarrel, a pioneering wine bar launched by a Shanghai-based tech company in 2015, has defied the odds. Read More
Bourgogne wine exports to Hong Kong reached a new high last year, driven by robust demand for the region's white wines. This surge occurred despite a decline in the city's overall French wine imports, according to data from the BIVB. Read More
Compared with previous editions, there’s a noticeable increase of Chinese presence at this year's Vinitaly. We talked to several wine importers attending the fair to find out what they are looking for. Read More
In the multi-billion-dollar LoNo (low and no alcohol) beverage market, is China catching onto the trend? How is non-alcoholic wine performing in this vast market? We spoke with seven different wine importers across the country to find out. Read More
As dry white wine gains popularity in China, local wineries are joining forces with the country's official drinks trade body to champion the category, targeting the nation's Gen-Z at top Chinese universities, signalling a strategic move to cultivate a distinct niche. Read More
In our interview with Vinexposium CEO Rodolphe Lameyse, he discussed why Vinexpo Shanghai is not going to be revived any time soon, and shares why he's bullish on China market, how to foster long-term growth in the region and Hong Kong's new role as a "entry door to Greater Bay Area".
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