In this exclusive and deeply personal interview with Vino Joy News, Don St. Pierre Jr opens up about what motivated his family to buy back ASC Fine Wines, his vision for its future, and why he believes China is uniquely positioned to address many of the challenges facing wine industry. Read More
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Kuaishou, a platform with deep roots in lower-tier cities and rural areas, could offer next growth for wine, but how should brand owners approach it? Read More
Are restaurants losing its relevance for wine sales due to strong BYOB culture and regulation. Hear what Xiaopi, Vinehoo founder and Ian Ford had to say. Read More
The news marks one of the most high-profile shakeups in China’s wine industry in recent years and reintroduces a pioneering figure at a time when the market is grappling with prolonged decline and in need of fresh leadership and direction. Read More
China’s wine imports in the first two months of 2025 point to a sustained recovery in the country’s wine market, with strong rebounds in Australian wine and growing demand for sparkling wine driving the uptick. Read More
The surging popularity of white wine in China has gone not unnoticed by fraudsters. Read More
If you still think white wine is merely a supporting act to red wine in China’s wine scene, you might be missing out on the rise of a new market favorite. Read More
Chen’s departure is not an isolated case — it underscores a broader trend of wine outsiders, many of whom entered the industry during its boom years, now pulling back as the market contracts and competition intensifies. Read More
First-tier cities in China, once the engines of consumer growth, are now being hit hardest by the economic downturn. As a result, it’s the smaller second- and third-tier cities that now hold the key to the future of wine sales in China. Read More
EMW Fine Wines (EMW), one of China's top wine importers, today announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Oscar Nagore, as Chief Executive Officer, effective in April. Read More