The Chinese government has recently unveiled a major wine smuggling case worth RMB 310 million (US$42.5 million), marking one of the most significant busts in recent years. Read More
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Club Bâtard, a new private members’ club in Central, has opened its doors, offering wine enthusiasts an unparalleled selection of fine wines at retail prices, alongside world-class dining and whisky. Read More
Li Xiaolong was crowned the winner of the 2024 China’s Best Sommelier Competition of French Wine yesterday after an intense afternoon of competition at Regent Shanghai on the bund. Read More
This November, Nyetimber, the trailblazing English sparkling wine producer, is set to shake up the market with its debut at ProWine Shanghai, aiming to challenge the dominance of traditional sparkling wine regions and capture the attention of Chinese wine lovers. Read More
Set for Sept. 29 this year, the Mid Autumn Festival typically drives significant wine demand through gifts and banquets. However, importers across China’s major wine-consuming regions who talked to us are reporting a more subdued market, even though some categories are defying the broader downturn. Read More
Australia's leading winery Brown Brothers and China's Vinehoo have teamed up in a "landmark" deal. Read More
Robert Foye, CEO of Accolade Wines, Australia’s second-largest wine producer, has announced his departure from the company. Read More
Vivino, the popular wine rating and sales platform, is set to open its first-ever physical store in Singapore, marking the company's continued expansion into the Asian market following its earlier entry into China. Read More
Changyu Pioneer Wine Company, China’s largest wine producer, reported a nearly 40% decline in net profit for the first half of 2024, reflecting the ongoing challenges in the country’s wine market. Read More
Leading French alcohol industry associations have voiced strong protest over the "unjustifiable" duties on EU brandies and urged European and French authorities to resolve the issue within two months. Read More