In this indepth interview with Dan Siebers, co-partner at Wajiu China,he reveals the highs and lows of the country's wine market—from its boom-and-bust cycles to the rise of hyper-fragmentation. With decades of experience, Siebers offers sharp insights into why wineries struggle, the cultural quirks driving volatility, and his unconventional advice of adopting "open marriage" strategy to thrive in Chinese wine market. Read More
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Enoteca, a leading wine importer and retailer owned by Asahi in Japan, opened its first shop in Vietnam on November 25, marking its initial move into a market projected to reach a value of US$167 billion within three years. Read More
Major international spirits giants are making substantial bets on China’s nascent whisky industry, with the latest unveiling of Diageo's Yuntuo distillery in Yunnan. What's fuelling the foreign invest in whisky of Chinese origin? Read More
The Bourgogne Wine Board (BIVB) has set an ambitious goal to achieve carbon neutrality by 2035, a milestone that President Laurent Delaunay described as essential for preserving the region’s winemaking legacy in the face of climate change. Read More
How has Pudao thrived in a challenging environment, and why is wine education and popularization a key focus of its business? We spoke with Celia Liu, who took over as director of Pudao last year, on the brand's 15-year journey in an evolving market and its vision. Read More
Bordeaux Grand Cru exports to Greater China continued their decline, dropping to €240 million in the 12 months ending July 2024, a further slide from last year's record low numbers. Read More
How much wine did China's e-commerce giant JD.com sell in first three quarters this year? What's the most searched grape variety on the platform? JD.com's top wine buyer reveals all the key data here. Read More
Hong Kong’s flagship carrier Cathay Pacific has unveiled six new Chinese wines for its first-class and business-class passengers from November 18, 2024, to February 28, 2025. This marks the second batch of Chinese wines as part of its “Discover Wine Series.” Read More
This year’s ProWine Shanghai brought together 650 exhibitors from 32 countries and regions, with international exhibitors accounting for over 80%. The event also attracted 20,860 visitors. Here's our on the ground report with comments from wineries, importers and visitors. Read More
Champagne Bollinger debuted the second disgorgement of its 2008 R.D. Extra Brut in Hong Kong, offering wine enthusiasts in the city a chance to experience the evolving complexity of its flagship vintage from R.D., or “récemment dégorgé". Read More