Penfolds, the flagship brand of Australian wine giant Treasury Wine Estates, has launched a rare wine called Special Bin 111A that represents "the pinnacle of winemaking endeavour" to honour its 175th anniversary this year. Read More
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A wine merchant in Shenzhen bordering Hong Kong has been handed a two-year sentence and a fine of RMB 3 million (US$419,670) for profiteering from tariff-free cross-border wines imported through e-commerce platforms, and illegally selling them for higher profits. Read More
Spain’s leading winery Familia Torres joined the global climate actions initiated by Fridays For Future, the international movement inspired by the young activist Greta Thunberg. Read More
The Trump administration has announced that it will slap 25% tariffs on European wines and single malt whisky but made the exception to spare Italian wine, as a response to retaliate EU for aircraft subsidies. Read More
The Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) announced today the cancellation of this year’s Hong Kong Wine & Dine Festival amid escalating anti-government protests that have entered its fifth month. Read More
Interest for Port is growing off the back of rare consecutive vintage declarations, aided by more approachable style of vintage Port, according to the Asia … Read More
A masterclass on the diverse characters of Sangiovese cultivated in different subzones of Montalcino and Montepulciano is set to take place on October 29 in Hong Kong led by Vinitaly International Academy (VIA) educator Sarah Heller MW. Read More
Wine critic Jancis Robinson MW has terminated her partnership with Chinese wine website TasteSpirit.com, following her Chinese business manager Yong Shi’s split with the Chinese wine media company. Read More
East Meets West Fine Wines (EMW) has being appointed as the exclusive importer in mainland China for three Bordeaux wines from Compagnie Vinicole Baron Edmond de Rothschild. Read More
With ongoing China-US trade war souring Chinese consumers’ appetite for American wines, California Wine Institute’s Asia director is calling wineries not to abandon Chinese market … Read More