Chris Mercer's articles
Vinexpo Asia-Pacific: China’s wine market flux set to dominate debates
Major shifts in Mainland China's wine market are likely to dominate discussions at next week's Vinexpo Asia-Pacific fair in Hong Kong, with thousands of winemakers, critics and merchants scheduled to attend.
China sees wine consumption fall in 2013
Wine consumption in China fell in 2013, according to figures that both domestic and foreign producers hope will represent a blip in the market's long-term development.
ProWine China expands by 50% for 2014
The organisers of ProWine China have increased the show's exhibition space by 50% for 2014, suggesting foreign wine firms remain optimistic about the country's potential.
Bordeaux 2013: The Decanter verdict
Forget about buying Bordeaux 2013 en primeur, says Decanter consultant editor Steven Spurrier, but our experts say there will still be plenty of wines to enjoy in this 'drinking vintage'.
Top Burgundy leads Sotheby's Hong Kong auction
Asia-based buyers showed no sign of losing their taste for top Burgundy at the spring Sotheby's auction in Hong Kong, as Domaine de la Romanee-Conti and Henri Jayer wines attracted high prices.
World wine heavyweights still betting on China
Two of the world's largest wine companies, Constellation Brands and Treasury Wine Estates, have reaffirmed their commitment to mainland China.
Bordeaux 2013: Pontet-Canet releases price ahead of en primeur week
Chateau Pontet-Canet has sought to get a head-start on rivals by releasing its 2013 wine ahead of this year's en primeur campaign and at the same price as 2012.
Christie's hails wine buyer 'resurgence' at Hong Kong auction
Christie's said it saw resurgent interest from wine buyers at its latest auction in Hong Kong, which saw vintage Champagne and Super Tuscan wines compete with Burgundy and Bordeaux for headlines.
China agrees to end anti-dumping probe into European wine
China has agreed to end its anti-dumping investigation into wine imports from the European Union, in exchange for technical advice on how to improve its own vineyards.
Pudao Wines expands to Hong Kong
Pudao Wines is expanding from the Chinese mainland by launching its retail business in Hong Kong, and wants to put a strong focus on quality wines 'beyond Bordeaux'.