Morris Cai

Wine bar

In China’s baijiu capital, three very different wine bars are defying the odds — one pairing wine with Sichuan snacks, another built on personal charm, and a third moving thousands of bottles in a live music venue. What’s their secret to survival in a city where baijiu still rules? Read More
Leon Liang left a secure corporate career to pursue his passion for wine, a journey that began with blind tasting championships and led to the creation of Sannianjian, a chain of curated wine shops that blend cultural insight with expert selection. Here's the story of Sannianjiang, a haven for China's tight-knit wine community. Read More
Since 2023, China's nightlife scene has faced unprecedented challenges, with numerous establishments shuttering their doors. Amidst this downturn, iBarrel, a pioneering wine bar launched by a Shanghai-based tech company in 2015, has defied the odds. Read More