La Place de Bordeaux, the historic distribution network that was first established to distribute Bordeaux fine wines, has found a new lease of life outside the French wine region with the autumn release of non-Bordeaux fine wines steadily gaining traction. Read More
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Recognized as the most prestigious wine and spirit competition in Asia, the Hong Kong International Wine & Spirits Competition (HKIWSC) is returning for the 14th year, providing a valuable bridge to link producers directly with Asia's booming beverage market. Read More
South Korea’s alcohol market boomed during the pandemic, and apparently the country’s singletons living on their own might have made a sizable contribution to the growth, according to a government policy research institute. Read More
China’s wine specialist, China Wine and Spirits (CWS), has become the exclusive importer for the historic Bourgogne house Edouard Delaunay for the mainland market, as consumer demand for Burgundy continues to rise. Read More
Japan's youth are choosing sobriety over drinks, and it's a costly problem for the country's National Tax Agency. The Japanese government has therefore launched a nationwide campaign encouraging more drinking. Read More
Hong Kong’s wine imports in the first half of the year have shrunk under the weight of the city’s weakened economic growth, fifth wave of Covid, global shipping delays and recession fears. Read More
Treasury Wine Estates, Australia’s biggest listed wine company, posted a 5.3% growth in annual profits in fiscal year 2022 but its flagship wine Penfolds’ overall … Read More
Following a bombastic post by China's official trade organ stating a sweeping ban on Australian and New Zealand imports, both governments have come out to disperse the rumor, after it caused widespread fear and panic threatening billions of exports. Read More
As India brews a new generation of consumers with refined tastes in the wine and spirits space, Vinexpo India, the Indian edition of leading global wine and spirits exhibition Vinexpo, is coming to Mumbai. Read More
China is suspending all imports from Australia and New Zealand including dairy, beef, agricultural products and wines with immediate effects, a significant escalation of tensions between China and its pacific neighbors. Read More