Australian wine exports saw moderate growth from market diversification outside of mainland China, but the progress was no match to offset the loss from its former largest export destination. Read More
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Global wine consumption recovered in 2021 in both volume and value but challenges loom big including global supply chain bottleneck and energy crisis caused by Ukraine war, and China’s persistent market downturn. Read More
A tersely worded official statement announcing the arrest of a person surnamed Ma in Alibaba founder Jack Ma's home base has triggered concerns over Ma's fate. Read More
Lin Liu MW has set herself out and wows to be an independent voice to guide Chinese wine consumers. Will she be the next Robert Parker for China? Read More
New Zealand's Pinot Noir pioneer Larry McKenna at Escarpment Wines will retire after this year's harvest. Read More
English sparkling wine producer, Rathfinny Wine Estate, which has taken over the world’s greatest restaurants, is now partnering with Hong Kong-based importer Fine Vintage to conquer the Asia wine hub. Read More
When China's wine market was hit by low consumption and imports during the pandemic in 2021, the country's biggest winery Changyu had its best year yet by revising its sales strategy and promoting its domestic premium brands. Read More
Despite volume decline, Japan's wine import value climbed in 2021, writes Mari Yasuda. Read More
Latest China Customs data shows the continual decline of China's wine imports, as the ‘zero covid policy’ upheld by the country with 52 million wine drinkers continues to weigh down on demand. Read More
Bordeaux experienced a challenging year in 2021 as the region faced consecutively low crop yields, declining interest towards its En Primeur and fierce competitions from other regions. Read More