Lunar New Year is still China’s most important wine sales window—but it is no longer driven by banquets alone. Insights from eight leading importers reveal how personal consumption, lighter styles and brand concentration are reshaping festive demand. Read More
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Following sweeping changes brought about by zero wine tariff, who are Thailand's top wine importers leading the charge? Read More
It marks the lowest per-head offering in Xinrongji’s 30-year history — and a sign that even China’s most exclusive restaurants are feeling the pressure as the country’s economy slows and consumer habits shift. Read More
First-tier cities in China, once the engines of consumer growth, are now being hit hardest by the economic downturn. As a result, it’s the smaller second- and third-tier cities that now hold the key to the future of wine sales in China. Read More
A foreign-owned restaurant group operating more than ten upscale restaurants and bars in Shanghai has abruptly shut down, leaving behind unpaid debts to landlords and suppliers, including two prominent wine importers listed among China’s Top 50 Wine Importers. Read More
In this indepth interview with Dan Siebers, co-partner at Wajiu China,he reveals the highs and lows of the country's wine market—from its boom-and-bust cycles to the rise of hyper-fragmentation. With decades of experience, Siebers offers sharp insights into why wineries struggle, the cultural quirks driving volatility, and his unconventional advice of adopting "open marriage" strategy to thrive in Chinese wine market. Read More
A prominent wine storage company in China’s southern Guangdong province is at the center of an unfolding crisis, with multiple importers reporting their inability to retrieve wine stocks amid the company’s mounting legal troubles and crippling debts. Read More
The task of selling wine in a market that's retreating from wine is daunting to say the least. Among the top 50 wine importers, we have identified a select group of companies that have recorded stellar sales during challenging times. Read More
How have Chinese importers' attitudes toward Australian wines changed compared to three years ago? What are their current requirements and feelings toward resuming cooperation? To shed light on these questions, Vino Joy interviewed several major and medium-sized importers. Read More
Uncertainties loom over China’s wine market despite swift reopening amid a set of alarming data that showed disappointing import figures and large-scale losses suffered by the country’s wine importers. Read More