China’s wine and spirits imports pummeled by Covid in Q1
China’s wine and spirits imports in Q1 were pummeled by Covid, but with monthlong lockdown in Shanghai and rumors of a similar lockdown in Beijing, is the worst yet to come?
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AB InBev revives Budweiser listing in Hong Kong
AB InBev, the world’s biggest brewery, has announced its plan to revive listing for its Asian business, Budweiser APAC division, in Hong Kong this week, after scratching the plan in July.
Hong Kong wine imports falter
With China’s waning demand for imported wines, Hong Kong, the gateway to the mainland market, is feeling the pain from a weakening mainland market.
The clash of Sangiovese
In its spiritual home of Tuscany, Sangiovese’s quality seems to be preordained in the order of the more fleshed Brunello di Montalcino, Chianti Classico, and then the least known Nobile. Blind tasting results in Hong Kong however proved otherwise.
Talking Cheese in Asia: Who is Stephanie Lin?
Becoming vegan five years ago not only helped Taiwanese native Stephanie Lin discover healthier eating but also inspired her to launch a new career in vegan cheesemaking. Our cheese specialist Ivy talks to her about making vegan cheese, working 4 hours a day and being a better version of herself.
China’s top 10 wine importing countries in H1 2019
China’s wine industry is probably facing the most challenging time since anti-corruption campaign in 2012 that cracked down on ostentatiousContinue Reading
Exclusive interview with Gus Zhu, first Chinese national Master of Wine
At the age of 31, Gus Zhu MW made history by becoming the first Chinese national to achieve the Master of Wine title after grueling examinations and tastings.
Shaw + Smith adds new vineyard in Adelaide Hills
Australia’s renowned winery Shaw + Smith has just purchased a new vineyard in the “highest and wettest” part of Adelaide Hills to make cool-climate Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, the winery’s co-founder Michael Hill Smith MW has revealed.
‘Boycott Japan’ campaign plunges Japanese beer and sake sales in Korea
Calls for South Koreans to boycott Japanese goods have proven to be costly for Japanese beer and sake sales in Korea, as the latest data from Korea Customs Service has shown.
China adds three more Masters of Wine
China just added another three Masters of Wine including a first ever Chinese national who has achieved the title, the Institute of Masters of Wine has announced.
US wine industry applauds progress in US-Japan trade talks
The American wine industry welcomes the progress made in US-Japan trade talks as the two countries agreed in principle to core elements of a trade deal that would reduce tariffs on agricultural products including wine at G7 Summit.
