The value of the wines involved would make it the largest wine smuggling case uncovered in recent years in China, and the amount of taxes evaded according to the report alone amounted to RMB 127 million (US$17.5 million). Read More
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China's biggest wine and spirits fair, China Food and Drinks Fair (CFDF), has finally set a date for November merging the spring edition of the fair with autumn edition, after experiencing several delays due to the country's strict zero Covid policy that have disrupted large-scale events. Read More
Five top wineries including Provence's flagbearer of high-end rose Domaines Ott, Alsace's iconic Trimbach winery and Spain's historic Bodegas Faustino will vie for the much coveted "European Winery of the Year" award at the Wine Enthusiast’s 23rd Annual Wine Star Award. Read More
Auction house Sotheby’s is looking to fetch at least over HK$120 million (US$16 million) from its upcoming Hong Kong autumn sale series with five auctions of wines and spirits in October led by "unmissable" two single-owner collections. Read More
Alsace, the fairytale French wine region that straddles between France and Germany, is among a few wine regions that earned its renown through its steely and age-worthy white wines than reds. It is also, just as it happens the number one biodynamic wine region in Europe. Read More
In the era of climate change and water crisis, more companies are pouring resources to empower next generations with knowledge to conserve and protect water before the tap runs dry. Read More
The Universal Wine Museum, a mammoth project between Cité du Vin de Bordeaux and China, is expected to open its doors in Beijing in 2024. Read More
Pop it like it's hot! Snoop Dogg unveils his newest wine with the popular 19 Crimes, Snoop Cali Gold (SRP: $17.99), the franchise's first sparkling wine that coincides with the world's first rapping wine label! Read More
Global leader in Cognac, Hennessy, is set to debut a brand new campaign “Paradis on Earth” for its rare Cognac expression - Paradis, sold in Hong Kong via Watson's Wine. Read More
Japanese alcohol exports passed a milestone in 2021 by surpassing the ¥100 billion mark for the time fueled by strong demand for its sake and whisky. Find out which countries are buying the most from Japan. Read More