Kevin Lu, a Taiwanese sommelier, has earned the prestigious Master Sommelier (MS) diploma from the Court of Master Sommeliers, making him the first from Taiwan and only the second Chinese individual to achieve this distinction. Read More
Asia
The downturn in Asia, driven by slumping sales in China and South Korea, contrasts with the company’s overall global growth. Read More
The Vietnamese government has proposed a significant increase in alcohol taxes, with plans to double the excise tax on wine by 2030, according to a draft regulation. Read More
A former executive of a Singapore-based wine investment company has been arrested after evading authorities for 13 years, accused of defrauding over S$12 million from wine buyers. Read More
Wine lovers, get ready to put your taste buds to the test and win a free trip to France! Read More
The UK has surpassed China as the largest export market for Chilean wine in the first quarter of this year. Read More
FINE+RARE, a leading international marketplace for wines, spirits, and collectible experiences, announced the expansion of its global team on Monday, appointing ten new members across various sectors including site development, sales, and customer experience. Read More
20 years after the now iconic The Berlin Tasting, the visionary winemaker Eduardo Chadwick asserts that Chile has more than earned its place in the world of fine wines. Read More
A Chinese wine fraudster, wanted for a major scam RMB 2 million (US$275,000), was captured in Bangkok, Thailand. The suspect, a 42-year-old man identified only as Ming, was arrested for overstaying his visa and working illegally after fleeing from China to escape charges. Read More
As Japan's overall wine market faces a downturn, small-format, canned wine is experiencing a surge in popularity, industry data shows. Sparkling wine in cans, in particular, has found a robust market among consumers who have taken to at-home drinking—a trend accelerated by the pandemic. Read More