In this exclusive and deeply personal interview with Vino Joy News, Don St. Pierre Jr opens up about what motivated his family to buy back ASC Fine Wines, his vision for its future, and why he believes China is uniquely positioned to address many of the challenges facing wine industry. Read More
China
China’s wine imports in the first two months of 2025 point to a sustained recovery in the country’s wine market, with strong rebounds in Australian wine and growing demand for sparkling wine driving the uptick. Read More
First-tier cities in China, once the engines of consumer growth, are now being hit hardest by the economic downturn. As a result, it’s the smaller second- and third-tier cities that now hold the key to the future of wine sales in China. Read More
EMW Fine Wines (EMW), one of China's top wine importers, today announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Oscar Nagore, as Chief Executive Officer, effective in April. Read More
It’s one of the world’s most secretive and isolated regimes, yet North Korea has emerged as an unlikely destination for China wine exports. Read More
The Bordeaux Wine Council attributes the slump to high inventory levels, economic slowdown, and weaker consumer demand. Read More
With the wine education market under pressure, WSET and its partners are navigating a tougher, more competitive landscape—one where prestige alone is no longer enough to drive enrollment. Read More
China’s imported spirits market experienced a sharp downturn in 2024, with brandy and whiskey imports plummeting under the weight of high inventory levels and waning demand. Read More
Japan’s sake exports grew 6% in 2024, driven by strong demand in North America and Europe, while sales in Asia, its largest market, declined. Read More
Spain’s Rioja wine exports grew 4.42% in 2024, buoyed by strong demand in the United Kingdom and United States, even as the global wine market continued to contract. Read More