China’s ASC to close Shanghai Wine Residence
China-based importer ASC Fine Wines plans to close its Wine Residence private members’ club in Shanghai, following weaker consumer demand for luxury wines and as part of efforts to shift investment to e-commerce and market expansion.
A tour of Barolo vineyards with Ian D’Agata
UNESCO World Heritage status for Barolo vineyards in 2014 recognised the important role of terroir in creating the ‘king of wines’. Ian D’Agata talked through different styles at the Decanter Shanghai Fine Wine Encounter.
Official report shows Chinese vineyard plantings
China’s main sources of wine grapes are currently Xinjiang, Shandong and Hebei, and Cabernet Sauvignon is one of the key varieties being planted across China’s young wine regions, shows one of the first official reports on the subject.
Billionaire head of China's Fosun group 'disappears'
Chinese company Fosun, which has a 20% stake in Spanish wine and ham firm Osborne, plans to re-start stock exchange trading after a brief suspension following news that its chairman had 'disappeared' and was understood to be involved in a police investigation.
Australian wines test new path to China
Australia Post has collaborated with the Alibaba Group’s business-to-business (B2B) online platform 1688.com and the Margaret River Wine Association to broaden export channels for Australia wines to the Chinese wine market.
Chinese boutique wines seeking an identity
China’s young boutique wineries have begun demonstrating the potential to produce wines of international quality, but they need to find and refine their own identity, Steven Spurrier and sommelier Guo Ying said at a tasting of award winning Chinese wines at the Decanter Shanghai Fine Wine Encounter.
Mouton Rothschild masterclass in Shanghai offers taste of ‘perfect’ vintages
Château Mouton Rothschild MD Philippe Dhalluin achieved celebrity status on Chinese social media after hosting a masterclass of eight vintages, including Bordeaux 2005, 2009 and 2010, at the Decanter Shanghai Fine Wine Encounter.
Castel sells Bordeaux château to China’s Changyu
Castel, France’s largest wine family, has sold one of its 22 Bordeaux wine châteaux to Chinese wine giant Changyu.
ASC Fine Wines co-founder Don St Pierre Jr resigns
Don St Pierre Jr, co-founder of China-based importer ASC Fine Wines, is to leave the company at the end of the year, it has been announced.
Global wine stars join Decanter for Shanghai Fine Wine Encounter
China's fine wine lovers were out in force at the Decanter Shanghai Fine Wine Encounter over the weekend, tasting an array of top vintages from some of the world's best producers in glamorous surroundings.