Wakefield Taylors Family Wines has forged a new distribution partnership with Jebsen Wines & Spirits to bolster its foothold in Hong Kong and Macau, laying the ground work for eventual and fast acess to the Chinese market once China reopens within days. Read More
Hong Kong
Hong Kong's wine market has yet to rebound to pre-pandemic levels. In fact, its value dropped by more than a thrid compared with 2018. Here's our full analysis on the market's performance in 2023. 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
Will the Chinese buyers, once the backbone of Vinexpo Hong Kong, return in force amidst an economic cooldown? Or if their absence signals a deeper and more lasting change in demand and consumption patterns. Read More
Australian wine exports declined in 2023, falling significantly below long-term averages due to a slowdown in Europe and North America amid softening global wine demand and lukewarm sales. Read More
Leading Bordeaux négociant Joanne is allegedly invovled in a wine smuggling case that's being investigated by Chinese authorities, according to Chinese media reports, the second time the négociant has been linked to wine smuggling. 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
This vintage is particularly noteworthy as it represents the first time since 2002 that Cristal has been crafted from a blend of grapes from all 45 of the estate's vineyards, a testament to the full expression of Louis Roederer's revered cuvée. Read More
Zenato Winery is expanding into the Asian market through a strategic partnership with Hong Kong-based wine importer Links Concept. But it's not just stopping there. Read More