Merchants are already suspending EU wine purchases and warning of mass bankruptcies and layoffs if Trump’s threatened 200% tariff on European wine is implemented. Read More
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While China’s wine market has faced fluctuations and periods of stagnation, one category has defied the odds—white wine, led by German Riesling. Read More
Sam's Club is argulably the most successful wine retailer in China right now, and here are the top selling reds and whites. Read More
Investigators seized 705 bottles of wine and estimated tax evasion at more than 16 million yuan (US$2.2 million) including well-known names Louis Jadot and Domaine Faiveley. Read More
The Bordeaux Wine Council attributes the slump to high inventory levels, economic slowdown, and weaker consumer demand. Read More
Unlike their Western counterparts, who often view wine as outdated, many young Chinese see it as a trendy and aspirational drink, making them a prime target for brands. Read More
With the wine education market under pressure, WSET and its partners are navigating a tougher, more competitive landscape—one where prestige alone is no longer enough to drive enrollment. Read More
China’s imported spirits market experienced a sharp downturn in 2024, with brandy and whiskey imports plummeting under the weight of high inventory levels and waning demand. Read More
Authorities in Zhuhai, Guangdong have uncovered a massive wine and spirits smuggling operation, with over 1 million bottles seized. Read More
The European Union is pushing India to lower tariffs on wine, spirits, and other key exports as part of efforts to boost bilateral trade, while concerns mount over potential U.S. tariff hikes on European goods. Read More