China’s crippling anti-dumping tariff of up to 218% have essentially upended Australia’s wine market in China, and it appears any access to the market will be even harder for Australia, as it ranks as the top country of origin rejected by Chinese customs upon entry. Read More
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Chile has staged what could be known as the greatest upset in Chinese wine market. Not only did the size of Chilean wine market exponentially expanded, but Chinese drinkers now are uncorking more bottles of iconic Chilean wines than ever. Read More
The full results of the 13th Cathay Hong Kong International Wine & Spirit Competition (HK IWSC) were announced with 52 trophies awarded to global wine, spirit, sake and beer producers. Read More
The House of Krug is launching Les Créations de 2008, a Champagne collection consisting of Krug 2008 and Krug Grande Cuvée 164 ème Édition with a unique sensory pairing with music and food. Read More
China's leading e-commerce JD.com has unveiled the most wine-loving province in China during the country's biggest online shopping festival on November 11. Read More
Extremely low world wine production volume is expected in 2021, but the impact on the global wine sector is yet to be evaluated due to uncertainties brought by COVID-19, according to OIV. Read More
The Mascot, a Cabernet-led wine made from younger vines of Napa cults - Harlan Estate, Bond and Promontory, is making its debut in Hong Kong with Omtis Fine Wines. Read More
The global trend towards moderate drinking is leading new opportunities to the no and low alcohol market in China, backed by the country’s strong purchasing power of ‘she economy’ and young drinkers. Read More
The Chinese subsidiary of Pernod Ricard has been slapped a fine by Chinese authorities for showing acts of drinking Martell Cognac in a video ad promoted through WeChat, the second case involving an international beverage giant following Castel Frères' blunder. Read More
Mrs Gioia Morena Gatti, Trade Commissioner of the Italian Trade Agency (ITA) in Hong Kong, shares with us her favorite Italian food and wine, matching Cantonese cuisine with Italian wine, and what she considers the most important advice on promoting Italian food and wine in Asia Read More