Argentina exported 178,000 liters of wine to China, but the value accounts for just 6% of what is exported to the US. Read More
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The conglomerate is also an investor in Googut Spirits, a Chinese drinks company known for its vintage Baijiu and the owner of YesMyWine.com, which was once dubbed the “number one global wine e-commerce platform” by Bordeaux École de Management. Read More
Hong Kong has announced a major reduction in its spirits tax, slashing it from 100% to 10% on spirits priced above HKD 200 (US$25) per bottle, in a bid to replicate the success of its earlier wine tariff removal. Read More
On October 8, China’s most famous wine influencer, Wang Shenghan—known to millions as Lady Penguin—took to social media with an announcement that shocked millions of her fans. Read More
On September 26, Asia Wine Service & Education Centre (AWSEC), Asia’s leading professional wine, sake, spirits, and beer education provider, celebrated its 30th anniversary with a gala dinner at The Langham Hong Kong. Read More
A Vino Joy News investigation found that sales of premium wines in this channel, which allows consumers to buy duty-free products without leaving the country, are facing pressure from traditional wholesalers and cross-border e-commerce platforms, where prices are more competitive. Read More
Club Bâtard, a new private members’ club in Central, has opened its doors, offering wine enthusiasts an unparalleled selection of fine wines at retail prices, alongside world-class dining and whisky. Read More
In the exclusive interview with Xing Wei MW, the latest and youngest MW in China, he opens up about his past struggles, the arrogance and prejudice he once saw as the industry’s biggest challenges, why he considered leaving wine industry the moment he achieved the MW title, and what ultimately made him stay. Read More
Penfolds has officially confirmed its plans to establish a vineyard and winery in China, marking a significant step in its localization strategy. However, the timeline and location for this ambitious project remains unclear. Read More
Former Hong Kong Chief Executive Leung Chun-ying has called for all official and private events during National Day celebrations to exclusively serve Chinese wine, emphasizing that not doing so would be "unacceptable and inexplicable." Read More