JD.com, a platform celebrated for its commitment to authentic products, is under fire after a wine and hairy crab promotion turned into a false advertising controversy. Read More
Wine
Following the success of Sam's Club, Freshhippo is also launching its own in-house wines, raising concerns among traditional wholesale wine merchants for fear of losing out lucrative market share. Read More
Leon Liang left a secure corporate career to pursue his passion for wine, a journey that began with blind tasting championships and led to the creation of Sannianjian, a chain of curated wine shops that blend cultural insight with expert selection. Here's the story of Sannianjiang, a haven for China's tight-knit wine community. Read More
The 2022 label for Chateau Mouton Rothschild grand vin celebrates the 100th anniversary of estate's longtime owner Philippe de Rothschild. Read More
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
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