According to The 2025 Liv-ex Classification, released recently, Burgundy accounts for nearly 69% of wines in the highest-value First Tier, underscoring its dominance in the ultra-premium segment. Read More
Wine
When Australia’s most famous wine label meets one of China’s biggest baijiu distillers, the result is not just a limited-edition bottle but a glimpse into the uneasy realities of doing business amid declining sales. Read More
Dachser, the German logistics provider with more than 90 years of experience, is expanding its wine and spirits logistics services across the Asia Pacific region as demand rises for imports from Europe. Read More
Château Lafleur, one of Pomerol’s most prestigious estates, has announced that beginning with the 2025 vintage, its wines will no longer carry the Pomerol AOC designation — nor even the broader Bordeaux AOC label. Read More
Amid the slump, wine sales provided a rare bright spot. VATS liquor store said wine revenue rose 10.96% to RMB 246.7 million (US$34.5 million) in the first half. Read More
Australian wine label Penfolds will bring its “Re-Corking Clinic” to Hong Kong on Aug. 22–23, offering collectors a chance to have aged bottles inspected, authenticated, and re-corked under the supervision of its chief winemaker. Read More
Treasury Wine Estates has warned of a slowdown in stock depletion in China since June, as tighter alcohol restrictions and changing drinking habits dent sales momentum in its biggest Asian market. Read More
The tech giant’s dedicated alcohol platform, Waima Alcohol Delivery (歪马送酒), has rolled out a “full-process authenticity guarantee” — promising that every bottle will be traceable and verified genuine. Read More
Hema X Membership concept was created to rival international giants like Costco and Sam’s Club,However, in the wine category, Hema X struggled to deliver on its premium positioning. Read More
China’s—and arguably the world’s—largest alcohol retail chain, 1919 Group, has announced plans to close approximately 1,500 stores, citing a misalignment in business philosophy with some of its franchise partners. Read More