Australian wine exports declined in 2023, falling significantly below long-term averages due to a slowdown in Europe and North America amid softening global wine demand and lukewarm sales. Read More
Hong Kong
67 Pall Mall, the London-born private Members’ Club for wine lovers, has made its long-waited foray into Asia's fine wine capital Hong Kong with its 'En Primeur' membership that offers exclusive events, tastings and experiences, with full access to 67 Pall Mall’s global portfolio of Clubs. Read More
In a striking indication of an emerging trend, wine has become the latest target for drug traffickers, as evidenced by two separate cases of liquid cocaine smuggling on the same day in Hong Kong. Read More
Club Bâtard, a new private members’ club, is set to open this summer in Hong Kong’s historic Pedder Building in Central, featuring what's billed as the city's "largest walk-in wine cellar" offering over 5000 references. Read More
This vintage is particularly noteworthy as it represents the first time since 2002 that Cristal has been crafted from a blend of grapes from all 45 of the estate's vineyards, a testament to the full expression of Louis Roederer's revered cuvée. Read More
Bordeaux exports to China including Hong Kong and Macau have dropped to record low, half of what's recorded in 2021, according to UGCG president. Read More
I recently had the rare and privileged company of Antoine. As the scion of the esteemed Billecart-Salmon, one of the last family-owned Champagne houses, Antoine's visit to Hong Kong marked his first return to the city in five years. Read More
Can screwcap closures transform the ageing process of fine wines? With an array of Mate’s Vineyard Chardonnay from 2004 to 2022 on display, Kumeu River unveils surprising results about the longevity and flavor development under screwcaps. Read More
Links Concept has announced its partnership with the esteemed Famille Hugel estate from Alsace for Hong Kong and Macau. Read More
Australian wine exports have dipped well below long-term averages. Could imminent tariff lift from China save the it? Read More