Global wine consumption in the pandemic year reached the lowest recorded level of consumption since 2002, and China is the key driver for the downward trend, says OIV. Read More
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Champagne Louis Roederer has released its latest vintage of its crown jewel, Cristal 2013 for Greater China market via its exclusive importer Links Concept. Read More
Retired NBA superstar Yao Ming has offered his top wine for blockchain powered NFT auction, to raise money to fight anti-Asian hate crimes in the US. Read More
All 147 lots (533 bottles) from Hong Kong billionaire Joseph Lau were sold out at Sotheby's Spring Sale Series last week, achieving another 'white glove' sale for the auction house. Read More
China's biggest wine influencer has been appointed as an official Chinese Wine Ambassador. Will it lure more Chinese to finally open wines of their own? Read More
The notorious wine fraudster Rudy Kurniawan, aka Mr Conti, has been deported to his native country Indonesia last week from the US after spending seven years in jail for defrauding wine collectors millions of dollars. Read More
Franciacorta has officially obtained a trademarked Chinese name. We talk to President of the Franciacorta Consorzio, Silvano Brescianini to understand the selection process and the meaning behind the name. Read More
China's punitive tariffs of up to 218% on Australian wines are not only corking Australian wine exports, but also having a "detrimental impact" on Australia's performance in the secondary market, according to Liv-ex. Read More
China's leading wine importer ASC saw major leadership reshuffles, and former CEO of Sarment will be joining as COO. Read More
Grattamacco, one of the first generation of Super Tuscan icons in Bolgheri, is celebrating its 35th anniversary since releasing its namesake flagship Bordeaux blend. Read More