Continuum, the grand vin made from a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Petit Verdot, was for a long time the singular focus of Tim Mondavi, who learned from past experiences not to dilute brand identity.
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Fine wine
These appointments signal Bonhams’ expansion in the wine business in Asia, in conjunction with the launch of its new Asia headquarters in Hong Kong on October 14. Read More
The Liv-ex Fine Wine 100 index, a key measure of fine wine trading on the London-based Liv-ex exchange, dropped 3.4% in the first half of 2024, highlighting a broader slowdown in the high-end wine market that mirrors similar trends in China. Read More
To mark the 50th anniversary of Italy's famed Super Tuscan Tignanello, Italian luxury carmaker Maserati has crafted a bespoke Fuoriserie version of its GranCabrio Folgore, a cutting-edge electric model to honor the Marchesi Antinori family's storied winemaking tradition. Read More
Now with an average of 20% price cuts of this year' Bordeaux En Primeur, will the Chinese wine merhcants, who were largely absent from tasting week take the bite now or bail? Read More
Auction house Christie’s has announced it will be relocating its Asia Pacific headquarters to The Henderson, a modern architectural feat in Central Hong Kong, designed by the renowned Zaha Hadid Architects this September. Read More
Hong Kong's once-bustling wine scene faces unprecedented new challenges amid the city’s economic downturn, shifting demographics following expat exodus, and an increasing number of penny-wise locals who prefer to wine and dine across the border. Read More
Bonhams, the international auction house, has appointed Amayès Aouli as its new Global Head of Wine and Spirits, a position he will assume with immediate effect from his base in France. Read More
67 Pall Mall, the London-born private Members’ Club for wine lovers, has made its long-waited foray into Asia's fine wine capital Hong Kong with its 'En Primeur' membership that offers exclusive events, tastings and experiences, with full access to 67 Pall Mall’s global portfolio of Clubs. Read More
Club Bâtard, a new private members’ club, is set to open this summer in Hong Kong’s historic Pedder Building in Central, featuring what's billed as the city's "largest walk-in wine cellar" offering over 5000 references. Read More