Allan Sichel has returned as president for Conseil Interprofessionnel du Vin de Bordeaux (CIVB), the Bordeaux wine trade body, after first serving his term from 2016-2019, CIVB has announced. Read More
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One of Argentina's most revered wineries Zuccardi will start distribution of its iconic wine, Finca Canal Uco, through the historic global distribution network of La Place de Bordeaux this September. Read More
Weilong Grape Co, China's third biggest wine producer, plans to sell over 320 hectares of its vineyards in Australia for RMB 660.6 million (AU$143 million), one year after China's punitive tariffs on Australian wines have crushed its grape dream. Read More
One of China’s best known wineries, Silver Heights, is debuting a series of new label designs inspired by millennia-old Ningxia civilization, as it celebrates its 15th anniversary. Read More
Hong Kong suspended a much-loathed flight ban policy and border with mainland China could reopen as early as August 4. Read More
China’s wine imports in the first five months of the year continued to dip but its overall decline was lifted by growth recorded in May, while uncertainties loom as cases double in Shanghai again, posing fears of another lockdown. Read More
Lisa Perotti-Brown can not continue to dance in the shadows. If she has evidence, she must come out into the open and name names. Read More
"China's Coca-Cola" Genki Forest has invested in Ningxia-based Chinese winery Xige Esate, likened to Chinese Penfolds for an undisclosed amount. Read More
From hot pot restaurants Haidilao to family eateries to Michelin-starred Chinese restaurants, bookings are full towards end of June to early July, but some caution it will take up to 3 months to return to pre-lockdown level. Read More
Seven bars in Hong Kong have joined Zero Waste Cocktail initiative, a global campaign launched by Flor de Caña rum brand in over 30 countries that targets to cut up to 15 tons of food waste by creating sustainable cocktails. Read More