As Chengdu’s wine bar boom fades, sommelier Yang Hang is among the few still standing. But behind the survival of his once “must-visit” venue lies a harsher reality — shrinking demand, thinner margins, and a business model where food, not wine, now drives the bottom line.
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Selling wine in China’s restaurant sector often requires unlearning what works in the West, says one of the country’s leading wine importers in Shanghai.
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73% of alcohol deliveries now go to homes, while more than 90% of trade players warn the once-dominant banquet- and wedding-driven growth model is no longer sustainable.
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In her first visit back to China in 10 years, Priscilla Incisa della Rocchetta opens up on why China remains Sassicaia’s most critical market in Asia, how the estate is navigating a shifting global landscape, and why Bolgheri may be better positioned than most to withstand climate change. Read More
ASC Fine Wines CEO Don St. Pierre Jr. on why global producers are rediscovering China, why many local distributors won't survive and why that's not necessarily a bad thing. Read More
Based on several days of on-the-ground reporting and conversations with exhibitors and visitors, Vino Joy News has identified a set of shifts that point to a market becoming more cautious, more selective and quietly evolving. Read More
After years of sustained decline, China’s wine import market is beginning to show early signs of stabilisation led by a rebound among major producers such as France and Australia. Read More
Xige Estate, one of the leading producers in Ningxia’s Helan Mountain East Foothills, plans to go public within five years as it accelerates expansion across multiple wine regions and new product categories, its founder said. Read More
Grace Vineyard is now making a sharp turn toward baijiu and beyond, in a sweeping overhaul that could redefine its identity following its ownership change. Read More
ASC Fine Wines has renewed and expanded its long-standing partnership with Domaine Clarence Dillon, strengthening its role as the exclusive importer and distributor of the Clarendelle range in China. Read More