Chris Mercer's articles
Bordeaux 2013: 'We must not be too greedy', says Alain Raynaud
The president of Bordeaux winemaker group Grand Cercle de Bordeaux has said there will be some pleasant surprises from the 2013 vintage, but he reminded producers they need to price their wines sensibly.
Mainland China helps US wineries to record export sales in 2013
US wine exports to mainland China continued to rise in 2013, despite losing some momentum in the face of government austerity measures.
Summergate in talks with potential investors
Wine distributor Summergate has said it is in negotiations with potential outside investors in order to raise capital for growth in China's wine sector.
French minister says China wine deal drawing nearer
France's foreign trade minister has said that a compromise deal is increasingly likely over China's anti-dumping investigation into wine imports from the EU.
Pernod Ricard chief backs Chinese wine potential
Pernod Ricard's chief executive has talked up the potential of the firm's fledgling winemaking venture in China.
Prosecco producers target Chinese drinkers
The ruling council for Prosecco DOCG has launched a version of its website in Chinese to capitalise on strong demand for its sparkling wines in Mainland China and Hong Kong.
Body of Chinese billionaire chateau owner found in river
The body of the Chinese billionaire who purchased Chateau de La Riviere in Bordeaux and went missing following a helicopter crash 24 hours later has been found.
Supreme court suspends Castel trademark fine
China's supreme court has suspended a CNY34m fine levied on French wine group Castel over a trademark dispute with a local producer in the country.
Treasury Wine Estates shares plunge after profits warning
Penfolds winemaker Treasury Wine Estates has seen its share price slide by 20% on the Australian stock exchange after weakening consumer demand in China forced it to cut profits forecasts.
Decanter awards bursaries to WSET students in Asia
Decanter has announced the award of its first bursaries to help Asia-based students fund themselves through the Wine & Spirit Education Trust's Diploma level wine course.