A wine merchant in Shenzhen bordering Hong Kong has been handed a two-year sentence and a fine of RMB 3 million (US$419,670) for profiteering from tariff-free cross-border wines imported through e-commerce platforms, and illegally selling them for higher profits. Read More
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The Trump administration has announced that it will slap 25% tariffs on European wines and single malt whisky but made the exception to spare Italian wine, as a response to retaliate EU for aircraft subsidies. Read More
The Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) announced today the cancellation of this year’s Hong Kong Wine & Dine Festival amid escalating anti-government protests that have entered its fifth month. Read More
A masterclass on the diverse characters of Sangiovese cultivated in different subzones of Montalcino and Montepulciano is set to take place on October 29 in Hong Kong led by Vinitaly International Academy (VIA) educator Sarah Heller MW. Read More
Wine critic Jancis Robinson MW has terminated her partnership with Chinese wine website TasteSpirit.com, following her Chinese business manager Yong Shi’s split with the Chinese wine media company. Read More
East Meets West Fine Wines (EMW) has being appointed as the exclusive importer in mainland China for three Bordeaux wines from Compagnie Vinicole Baron Edmond de Rothschild. Read More
With ongoing China-US trade war souring Chinese consumers’ appetite for American wines, California Wine Institute’s Asia director is calling wineries not to abandon Chinese market … Read More
A creamery born out of love - Brenda Foung and Henry Gerard made a life-changing decision in 2015 to create a creamery in Taichung and to have more time watching their son grow up. I talk to Brenda about the challenges and rewards of life as a cheesemaker and their aspirations for the Taiwanese cheese industry. Read More
Elaine Chukan Brown has emerged as an important voice on California's dynamic wine scene. An accomplished wine journalist, Elaine is the the American Specialist for JancisRobinson.com, and as Contributing Writer to Wine & Spirits Magazine. Read More
Sarment Wine & Spirits Holding, has split with SAIS Holding, a listed company in Canada, and been sold to El Greco International, owned by Paolo Bulgari, chairman of Italian luxury jeweller Bvlgari, the Asia-focused fine wine and spirits merchant has announced. Read More