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
Australia
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
A landmark trademark infringement case involving Australian wine giant Treasury Wine Estates (TWE) and its flagship Penfolds brand has been officially recognised by China’s Supreme People’s Court (SPC). Read More
Australian Vintage Ltd. announced today that it has signed a conditional agreement to acquire international ownership of the MadFish Wines brand from Burch Family Wines for an undisclosed sum. Read More
While data might suggest a dramatic resurgence for Australian wines into China, most WA wineries tell a quieter story. Re-entry into China, for many, remains tentative. We talked to local proudcers on their strategy for China. Read More