Penfolds MD: made-in-China Penfolds is just the first step
First made-in-China Penfolds will be released exclusively for the Chinese market in coming months, as Penfolds aims to play a meaningful role in Chinese wine industry to skirt tariffs.
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Penfolds launches ‘rare’ Bin 111A for 175th anniversary
Penfolds, the flagship brand of Australian wine giant Treasury Wine Estates, has launched a rare wine called Special Bin 111A that represents “the pinnacle of winemaking endeavour” to honour its 175th anniversary this year.
Dr. Fern’s Gin Parlour debuts gin-infused cupcakes
Hong Kong’s health conscious bakery The Cakery has teamed with the city’s speakeasy cocktail bar Dr. Fern’s Gin Parlour to launch two new alcoholic cupcakes infused with gin.
Bordeaux’s second act in China: pivot to value
Bordeaux wines are losing steam in its most profitable market in China. For the first time in recent years, Bordeaux, the most known wine region in China, experienced its Waterloo.
Shenzhen wine merchant sentenced to prison for profiteering from cross-border wines
A wine merchant in Shenzhen bordering Hong Kong has been handed a two-year sentence and a fine of RMB 3 million (US$419,670) for profiteering from tariff-free cross-border wines imported through e-commerce platforms, and illegally selling them for higher profits.
Torres joins Greta Thunberg’s Fridays For Future movement
Spain’s leading winery Familia Torres joined the global climate actions initiated by Fridays For Future, the international movement inspired by the young activist Greta Thunberg.
US slaps 25% duty on EU wines but spares Italian wines
The Trump administration has announced that it will slap 25% tariffs on European wines and single malt whisky but made the exception to spare Italian wine, as a response to retaliate EU for aircraft subsidies.
Breaking: Hong Kong cancels Wine & Dine Festival amid protests
The Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) announced today the cancellation of this year’s Hong Kong Wine & Dine Festival amid escalating anti-government protests that have entered its fifth month.
Symington: we are making better Ports than ever
Interest for Port is growing off the back of rare consecutive vintage declarations, aided by more approachable style of vintageContinue Reading
Sarah Heller MW to lead a masterclass on Sangiovese in HK
A masterclass on the diverse characters of Sangiovese cultivated in different subzones of Montalcino and Montepulciano is set to take place on October 29 in Hong Kong led by Vinitaly International Academy (VIA) educator Sarah Heller MW.
Jancis Robinson terminates partnership with Chinese wine media TasteSpirit
Wine critic Jancis Robinson MW has terminated her partnership with Chinese wine website TasteSpirit.com, following her Chinese business manager Yong Shi’s split with the Chinese wine media company.
