To spend time with a Master Sommelier is to be inspired by the depth of their knowledge and talents. Dimitri Mesnard MS is one such person but surprisingly very approachable and humble, writes Nellie Ming Lee. Read More
Wine
As Chinese New Year approaches, the frequency of border crossings between tax-free Hong Kong and the mainland has increased, alongside a rise in illegal wine smuggling. Read More
Club Bâtard, a new private members’ club, is set to open this summer in Hong Kong’s historic Pedder Building in Central, featuring what's billed as the city's "largest walk-in wine cellar" offering over 5000 references. Read More
The Wine Scholar Guild (WSG) has announced the appointment of Preston Mohr as its first-ever Managing Director since its inception in 2005, signaling a strategic expansion in its operations at a time when online learning is the 'new normal' and evolving wine appreciaiton. Read More
This vintage is particularly noteworthy as it represents the first time since 2002 that Cristal has been crafted from a blend of grapes from all 45 of the estate's vineyards, a testament to the full expression of Louis Roederer's revered cuvée. Read More
Following Australia’s setback in China market, Chile's anticipated market expansion was underwhelming. Here's why. Read More
ASC Fine Wines, China's largest fine wine importer, has formally announced that its COO Mario Aron will be stepping down due to personal reasons. Read More
Buying wines in Thailand is gonna get much cheaper, with the country set to abolish import tarifffs completely and slash excise tax. Read More
In 2023, France exported more sparkling wines led by Champagne to Japan than all of its still wines combined. Read More
Laurent Delaunay, from a renowned négoce family, will lead the BIVB board for the next two years, focusing on a range of pressing issues. Read More