As demand shrinks and deflation spreads, the brands that win the next decade in China won't be the ones that shipped the most during the downturn; they'll be the ones that protected pricing, chose the right partners and refused to chase volume for its own sake, argues Don St Pierre Jr. Read More
ASC Fine Wines
ASC Fine Wines has expanded its portfolio with producers ranging from Dominus Estate to Champagne Jacquesson and Ningxia's Devo, arguing each brand fills a specific role in China's evolving wine market. Read More
At ASC's 30th anniversary forum, global wine leaders argued that China's wine crisis runs deeper than weak demand and that the industry's old growth model may no longer work. Read More
Top châteaux continue to attract demand, but e-commerce giants, discounted back vintages and younger drinkers are challenging the traditional En Primeur model in China. Read More
At a panel discussion last month marking ASC Fine Wines' 30th anniversary in Shanghai, some of China's most prominent wine industry figures offered a diagnosis on why China's wine consumption plunged and offered advice forward. Read More
ASC has been appointed exclusive distributor for DBR Lafite's Viña Los Vascos in Mainland China, as the two groups revive a long-standing partnership and reposition the brand in a changing market. Read More
ASC Fine Wines CEO Don St. Pierre Jr. on why global producers are rediscovering China, why many local distributors won't survive and why that's not necessarily a bad thing. Read More
ASC Fine Wines has renewed and expanded its long-standing partnership with Domaine Clarence Dillon, strengthening its role as the exclusive importer and distributor of the Clarendelle range in China. Read More
For much of the past two years, commentary on China’s wine market has been dominated by a single, seemingly obvious conclusion: demand has collapsed.
Imports … Read More
ASC Fine Wines will become the exclusive importer and distributor of Jacob’s Creek in China from Jan. 1, 2026, in a deal that marks the relaunch of one of Australia’s most established wine brands in the market and the first major China move by newly formed wine group Vinarchy. Read More