Five must-try wines at Bettane + Desseauve tasting
Here are five-must try wines at the upcoming Bettane + Desseauve’s first wine club event in Hong Kong on November 7.
Category: Wine
Wine Advocate names Edward Ragg MW as new Chinese wine reviewer
Edward Ragg MW, the China-based Master of Wine, has just been announced as the new wine reviewer for Wine Advocate, covering China.
OIV: Global wine production drops 10% in 2019
The global wine production in 2019 dropped by 10% compared to the previous year, hampered by unfavourable weather conditions inContinue Reading
Hong Kong’s richest man pledges HK$200m to help hard-hit restaurants
The foundation of Hong Kong’s richest man Li Kashing has pledged to donate HK$200 million (US$25.5 million) to offer a lifeline to restaurants affected by the monthslong anti-government protests in the city.
People on the move: China
Key personnel changes in China’s wine market that included recent leadership change at ASC Fine Wines and Italian winery Avignonesi.
Australian wine exports to China soar, as selling price hits new record
Australian wine exports to China including Hong Kong and Macau reached a record value of AU$1.25 billion, a jump of 18% year on year for the year ended in September, the highest increase among Australia’s top export markets, as drinkers opt for more expensive bottles, according to Wine Australia.
California wineries cautiously optimistic about China
California wineries are struggling to stay afloat in China with mounting tariffs, but no one is ready to relinquish contacts with the lucrative market yet.
François Thienpont: En Primeur buyers are shrinking and US tariffs compound problems
In our interview with Bordeaux heavyweight François Thienpont, he shares his thoughts on 2018 En Primeur, the damaging US tariffs on EU wines, and the rise of good value Bordeaux wines.
Louis Roederer launches 2012 Brut Nature in Hong Kong
Champagne house Louis Roederer has released the latest 2012 vintage of its Brut Nature range including a Blanc and, for the first time, a rosé, in Hong Kong with its local importer Links Concept.
HKTDC wine fair returns in November with less participating countries
Following the cancellation of Hong Kong’s Wine and Dine Festival, Hong Kong International Wine & Spirits Fair will still power on with over 1,000 exhibitors from over 20 countries confirmed to attend.