TWE 2019 profits buoyed by Asia
Strong demand for premium wines and mass-produced wines has driven up sales and profits for Australian wine giant Treasury Wine Estates.
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By the glass: Olivier Halley
Olivier Halley, the scion of the illustrious Halley family and owner of two Burgundy estates, reveals the wine that he most longs for, drinking which, as he describes would be like “seeing dinosaurs alive again”.
Talking Cheese in Asia: Who is Yanzi Wang?
In this week’s Talking Cheese in Asia series, our cheese specialist talks to an inspiring couple who are making artisan cheese in the nomadic Mongolia.
FT survey: over 60% Chinese customers willing to boycott American products
More than 60% of Chinese consumers are more than willing to boycott American products from mobile phones to wine, as trade war between China and the US escalates, an FT Confidential Research survey has revealed.
China’s Wine imports continue to slide in H1
China’s wine imports continued its downward trend in the first half of the year, dipping in both volume and value though rate has markedly slowed.
By the glass interview: Reeze Choi
Reeze Choi, an accomplished Hong Kong sommelier, reveals the most tedious part about being a sommelier, why he refuses to buy a wine fridge for environmental reasons. Most importantly, the quick-witted sommelier might have found a more economical and perhaps more sodden solution to build President Trump’s Wall.
Chinese company buys 11th century winery in Southwestern France
A Chinese wine importing company has bought shares in an historic winery in southwestern France in Plaimont owned by local co-operative PlaimontContinue Reading
Dynasty’s stocks plunge as it resumes trading in HK
Dynasty Fine Wines, the embattled Chinese winery, has resumed trading in Hong Kong on July 29 after more than six years of stock suspension, following investigations of falsifying records and selling spoiled wines in 2013.
Sweden to host the world’s most expensive whisky tasting at US$21k per head
An upcoming whisky tasting in Sweden featuring a full set of Japanese Hanyu Ichiro card series will set you back for US$21,000 for one single ticket, the organiser said, possibly making it the world’s most expensive tasting ever.
Symington becomes the first Portuguese company to join B Corps
Symington Family Estates, the historic port producer based in Porto of Portugal, has been announced as the first Portuguese company to become a certified B Corporation, a prestigious certification given to companies that have met the “highest standards of social and environmental performance and ethical business practices.”
Chinese actress Zhao Wei buys another estate in Bordeaux
Chinese billionaire actress Zhao Wei or Vicki Zhao has purchased another château in Bordeaux for an undisclosed amount, expanding her vineyard holdings in the famed French wine region.
