After years of sustained decline, China’s wine import market is beginning to show early signs of stabilisation led by a rebound among major producers such as France and Australia. Read More
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Wine imports into the Philippines remained broadly stable in 2025, with the United States retaining its position as the country’s largest supplier while shipments from New Zealand posted the fastest growth. Read More
French wine and spirits export volumes fell last year to their lowest level in at least a quarter-century, and industry leaders see little immediate relief ahead. Read More
A Chinese state media-affiliated social media account has suggested that Beijing could launch anti-dumping and anti-subsidy investigations into European Union wines, particularly those from France. Read More
Sotheby’s said its wine and spirits division generated US$127.5 million in sales in 2025, up nearly 12% from a year earlier and double the level recorded a decade ago. Read More
Hong Kong’s wine imports showed early signs of stabilisation in 2025, with import value edging higher after three consecutive years of decline, though still well below 2021's peak. Read More
Chilean wine group Viña Concha y Toro has agreed to acquire Maison Mirabeau, a leading rosé wine brand from France’s Provence region, marking its first acquisition in France as it deepens its push into premium wines. Read More
EU outlook shows consumption and production sliding through 2035 as younger drinkers turn away and vineyards are pulled out. Read More
As wine volumes fall and baijiu prices invert, vermouth posts double-digit value growth, riding cocktail culture, home bartending and tariff tailwinds.
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Château Mouton Rothschild has tapped Portuguese artist Joana Vasconcelos to illustrate the label for its 2023 vintage, marking the first time the First Growth estate has commissioned an artist from Portugal. Read More