Viral video in China surfaced showing fake Bordeaux wine production
A video showing the production of fake Château La Tour Carnet, a grand cru classe estate in Bordeaux, has caused uproar in Chinese wine trade.
Latest Posts
Trade war may wipe out US market share in China
It’s the worst nightmare that most producers in the US fear – and now increasingly seems like a reality thatContinue Reading
China threatens to raise additional 25% tariff on American goods including wine
If the threatened increase comes into effect on June 1, taxes on American wine exports to China would be pushed to close to 100% compared with the regular 48%.
Cambodia recognizes Champagne as a protected GI
Champagne has broken ground in Cambodia, becoming the first-ever foreign product to be awarded Geographical Indication (GI) status in the southeast Asian country.
Penfolds unveils AU$280 Champagne with Thiénot
Australia’s renowned wine brand Penfolds has unveiled three different Champagnes that it has created in collaboration with family-owned Champagne house Thiénot to mark its 175th anniversary.
Penfolds wins legal case against copycat in Australia
Australia’s wine giant Treasury Wine Estates has announced that it has won a legal case against Penfolds’ copycat wine brand Rush Rich in Australia.
Sluggish wine demand squeezes profits for leading Chinese wineries
Financial reports of major and listed Chinese wineries have shown that almost all suffered profit loss in 2018.
Sarah Heller MW appointed as wine editor for Asia Tatler
Hong Kong’s youngest Master of Wine, Sarah Heller, has been appointed as wine editor for Asia Tatler, taking over from American wine critic James Suckling.
Entries open for Shaw + Smith Scholarship 2020
Following a successful debut in 2018, the second edition of Shaw + Smith Scholarship program scheduled for 2020 is now open for entries for wine professional.
DBR Lafite wins lawsuit against copycat in China
DBR Lafite has won a landmark lawsuit against two copycat brands for infringing its trademark rights within China, a win for the French wine conglomerate.
Australia wine exports to China up 7% in value but down 14% in volume
Australian wine export value to its most profitable market China continues to rise in the 12 months ended in March 2019 despite a 14% drop in volume.
