It marks the lowest per-head offering in Xinrongji’s 30-year history — and a sign that even China’s most exclusive restaurants are feeling the pressure as the country’s economy slows and consumer habits shift. Read More
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Leading producers including Silver Heights, Xige Estate, Legacy Peak, and DEVO Winery shared insights on their 2024 export performance, international ambitions, and the hurdles that remain. Read More
China’s leading wine importer ASC Fine Wines has launched a sweeping strategic overhaul, introducing a direct-to-consumer membership club, custom brand solutions, and a dedicated logistics partnership, as the company returns to the control of its founding St. Pierre family following a completed share transfer from Japan’s Suntory Group. Read More
China’s appetite for crisp, refreshing wines is fueling a surge in demand for New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc, which is outperforming across major retail and on-demand platforms. Read More
Champagne sales across Greater China continue to face headwinds, but one category—low-dosage styles—is quietly gaining ground. Read More
This marks Chef Boulud's long-anticipated debut in Asia as Hong Kong's fine dining sector faces new challenges from changing consumer habits and cross-border competition. Read More
Changyu's General Manager characterised the industry’s woes with three “cliff-like” declines: in consumer sentiment, in consumption occasions, and in channel momentum. Read More
Wine is expected to be the only major alcohol category to shrink in volume over the next decade, even as the global beverage alcohol market adds US$34 billion in value, according to new forecasts from IWSR. Read More
A landmark trademark infringement case involving Australian wine giant Treasury Wine Estates (TWE) and its flagship Penfolds brand has been officially recognised by China’s Supreme People’s Court (SPC). Read More
In this candid profile, Jia Pei—a second-generation liquor retailer—shares her journey from launching a wine store in suburban Chengdu to building a retail chain amid China's shifting alcohol market. From the highs of booming wine sales to the hard lessons of expansion, Jia reflects on resilience, reinvention, and why she’s betting on wine, even as others retreat. Read More