Golden Gate acquires Boutique Wines in HK
Golden Gate Wine, Hong Kong’s leading American wine importer, has acquired independent Hong Kong-based wine importer Boutique Wines, the Hong Kong company announced today.
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Tickets on sale for Bettane + Desseauve Christmas tasting
Christmas came early this year. Renowned French wine guide Bettane+Desseauve and French restaurant critic Guide Lebey will be popping some of the finest bubbles from Champagne for a joyful end-of-year celebration.
Louis Latour: Expectation for Asia rises with US setback
With Trump administration’s punitive taxes corking French wine sales in the US, expectation on Asia to perform for the coming year is rising to make up for losses in the states, says Burgundy’s historic producer Maison Louis Latour’s Asia Export Director.
New world record for Macallan whisky cask
Bonhams has set a new world record of a whisky cask sold at auctions with the 30-year-old Macallan cask, achieving more than HK$4.4 million (US$572,000) in Hong Kong.
What’s trending in China’s wine market?
Bigger bottle size is not particularly popular in China and dining out is not necessarily the most popular occasion for wine consumption in China, as a HKTDC report shows.
Torbreck’s new single-vineyard Grenache launched in HK
Australia’s Torbreck in Barossa has introduced a new wine to its wine range, a single vineyard Grenache called ‘Hillside’, withContinue Reading
Hong Kong’s richest man pledges HK$200m to help hard-hit restaurants
The foundation of Hong Kong’s richest man Li Kashing has pledged to donate HK$200 million (US$25.5 million) to offer a lifeline to restaurants affected by the monthslong anti-government protests in the city.
François Thienpont: En Primeur buyers are shrinking and US tariffs compound problems
In our interview with Bordeaux heavyweight François Thienpont, he shares his thoughts on 2018 En Primeur, the damaging US tariffs on EU wines, and the rise of good value Bordeaux wines.
HKTDC wine fair returns in November with less participating countries
Following the cancellation of Hong Kong’s Wine and Dine Festival, Hong Kong International Wine & Spirits Fair will still power on with over 1,000 exhibitors from over 20 countries confirmed to attend.