FINE+RARE, a leading international marketplace for wines, spirits, and collectible experiences, announced the expansion of its global team on Monday, appointing ten new members across various sectors including site development, sales, and customer experience. Read More
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Australia's surge is a welcome news but one of the top 50 wine importers in China told us 2024 is the worst year he has ever encountered in his professional life. Our full analysis on H1 wine import data. Read More
A significant surge in tourists entering China during the first half of the year, fueled by a new visa-free policy, is expected to drive an upswing in wine sales. Read More
Quanjude, the famed Peking Duck restaurant that was often used by premier Zhou Enlai to entertain foreign dignitaries, is aptly named as “King of Peking Duck” but its wine venture is a rare misstep. Read More
The Starting Point, an artisanal winery in Ningxia, is fast gaining a cult following in China. Helmed by Reisa Jiang, this is her story of crafting what she hopes will be China's finest Riesling. Read More
Taiwanese billionaire Wood Chen, brother of Pierre Chen, is at the center of a NT$1 billion fake wine scandal that is sending shockwaves through Taiwan's wine collecting circles. Read More
Hong Kong lawmakers are advocating for the removal of the 100% spirits tax to transform the city into a regional hub for spirits consumption and trading, mirroring the success achieved with wine. Read More
In the world of wines, each bottle tells a story. Some speak of the soil that cradles the vines, others whisper of the seasons that sculpt them, but the most captivating tales are those of enduring bonds and shared dreams. Such is the story of Domaine Franco-Chinois (DFC). Read More
A former employee of Penfolds' China distributor has been sentenced for orchestrating a theft of wine valued at over RMB 2.25 million. Read More
Australia’s second-largest wine group, Accolade Wines, will merge with Pernod Ricard’s Australian, New Zealand, and Spanish wine businesses for an undisclosed amount. The deal aims to strengthen the combined entity's position amid industry challenges facing wine. Read More