Smuggled Opus One, Lafite destined for China intercepted at border
The “biggest smuggling case” involving “highest value” of fine wines including Opus One, Lafite and Mouton were seized at China borders.
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Shanghai busts 2000 cases of smuggled premium wines
A total of 1,903 cases of premium wines including Bordeaux first growths, Chateau Lafite Rothschild, Chateau Haut-Brion, Chateau Mouton Rothchild, and Napa’s Opus One were nabbed by customs authorities in Shanghai.
Pandemic threatens Hong Kong’s role as a wine hub
Pandemic and border closure have spelled more pains for Hong Kong’s wine market, as trade data shows the fine wine hub’s role is quickly diminishing, a somewhat thorny and sensitive subject that will split wine crowds in Hong Kong.