New Zealand wine imports are surging, but bottles selling for as little as RMB 39.90 are raising questions about margins, quality and Marlborough’s premium image. Read More
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The potential payout would exceed a third of Pernod Ricard’s annual profit as it faces mounting legal and regulatory pressure in its largest market by volume. Read More
India is ramping up regulatory checks on authenticity and labelling of alcoholic products. Read More
Fresh orders for Australian wine signal that the post-tariff inventory glut is over, while sparkling and white wines emerge as China's fastest-growing categories in H1 2026. Read More
A visual breakdown of Australia's smallest vintage since 2000 - and the drinking habits behind it. Read More
Penfolds has suspended new orders for its flagship label for three months as inventories swell, prices slide and distributors struggle to make money. Read More
Driven by Champagne and premium French labels, sparkling wine now accounts for more than half of the city-state’s wine imports by value. Read More
Taiwan's wine imports fell for a fourth consecutive year in the first half of 2026 as weak consumer spending continued to outweigh the island's strong export-driven economic growth, but one country in the top 5 managed to buck the trend. Read More
Wine is also becoming an increasingly important part of South Korea's evening dining culture, prompting retailers to invest more heavily in after-hours food and beverage offerings. Read More
Assistant Head Sommelier at Butcher's Block recognised for elevating Singapore's culinary tourism through wine. Read More