The Symington family, fifth-generation port and wine producers, has opened a new three-storey townhouse in the heart of Porto designed to engage a new generation of wine lovers. Read More
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The finalists for the 2025 edition of the 67 Pall Mall Global Wine Communicator Awards have been announced, spotlighting standout talents from podcast, video production to longform writing. Read More
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
Sparkling wine emerged as a bright spot in China, but according to IWSR, the market will face continued pressure. Between 2024 and 2029, the overall Total Beverage Alcohol (TBA) category is expected to contract at a -1% CAGR, while wine is projected to decline -3% annually. Read More
What wines are Chinese consumers actually drinking today? To find out, Vino Joy News compiled a ranking of the 10 most popular wines sold on Jiu Xiao Er (酒小儿), China’s leading instant alcohol delivery platform. Read More
The London-based private members’ wine club 67 PallMall is defying China’s economic slowdown and tightening alcohol restrictions with plans to open a new club in Shanghai next year — its first in mainland China. Read More
New data from 2024 reveal a steep 29.3% drop in total duty-free sales, reflecting both weakened consumer sentiment and the fading allure of Hainan’s “tourism + duty-free” model. Read More
U.S. wine exports to Canada fell 93% in April, the steepest year-on-year drop in more than two decades, as Canadian provinces pulled American alcohol from store shelves in response to U.S. tariffs. Read More
China's delivery giant Meituan, which entered the annual June 18 shopping festival, or 618 festival, for the first time this year, saw total transaction volume on its platform double in the first 24 hours after the campaign launch on May 28. Read More
Vietnam had previously signed free trade agreements with the European Union, Australia, and New Zealand in 2018 and 2019, leading to the gradual elimination of tariffs on wine. However, the 60% excise tax could negate the benefits of these agreements. Read More