On June 30, wines of Nagano, Yamagata and Osaka received a GI (Geographical Indication) status. In addition to “Yamanashi” in 2013 and “Hokkaido” in 2018, Japan now has five GIs for wines. Read More
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A large-scale merger unprecedented for 25 years in Champagne has emerged with the goal to hit a €300 million sales record in five years as a top-ranking operator in the appellation. Read More
Australian wine giant Treasury Wine Estates (TWE) announced that the company has transitioned AUD$1.4 billion (US$1 billion) of financial loans into Sustainability Linked Loans. Read More
Bonhams Hong Kong Whisky and Wine has achieved a yearly total of HK$124 million (US$16 million), hitting the HK$100 million (US$13 million) milestone this year after its record year in 2018, the auction house has announced. Read More
The historic port producer Ramos Pinto is releasing 100 limited edition bottles of Very Old Tawny Port, VINCES, a blend of Ramos Pinto reserves with an average age of 100 years. Read More
67 Pall Mall, a London-based private members’ club for wine enthusiasts, is opening its first international outpost in Singapore on February 14, 2022, the romantic Valentine’s day, with 1000 wines by the glass. Read More
Recent research shows the value of fine wine investment has outperformed luxury Hermès handbags and Rolex watches during the pandemic. Auction house Sotheby’s record-breaking year in wine and spirits sale in Asia affirms the trend. Read More
WSET has reported that a record number of students for 2020-2021 academic year, buoyed by strong growth from the US, despite its operation suspension in China. Read More
As holiday season approaches, leading wine merchants and wineries tell Vino Joy News what has transpired the shipping delays this year and the impacts of the delays.
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Whether it's a dish steeped in Mid-Autumn festival tradition or holiday must-have mooncakes, Ronald Khoo picks out four classic pairings with wine. Read More