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
Australia
Australian Shiraz made a statement at this year's IWSC. Which producers stood out, and what does it say about the evolution of Australia’s most famous grape? Read More
Australian wine label Penfolds will bring its “Re-Corking Clinic” to Hong Kong on Aug. 22–23, offering collectors a chance to have aged bottles inspected, authenticated, and re-corked under the supervision of its chief winemaker. Read More
Treasury Wine Estates has warned of a slowdown in stock depletion in China since June, as tighter alcohol restrictions and changing drinking habits dent sales momentum in its biggest Asian market. 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
Australia’s wine industry is showing early signs of recovery after two years of steep production declines, thanks to a rebound in wine grape yields and renewed momentum from China. 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
As China enters its summer high season, sparkling wine imports are surging, bucking the downward trend in the overall wine market. Read More
Treasury Wine Estates has launched a A$15 million dedicated facility for low- and no-alcohol wine production in South Australia’s Barossa Valley, marking a major investment in the growing global demand for lower-alcohol alternatives. Read More