China wine imports rebound in 2015, shows data
Fresh figures show that China’s wine import market has rebounded strongly in volume and value in the first nine months of 2015, driven by French and Australian wines.
China’s Singles’ Day festival: record-breaking online sales
China’s online wine and spirits retailers have reported strong rises in sales during the 2015 version of China’s Singles’ Day shopping festival.
Japanese Hiroshi Ishida crowned Best Sommelier of Asia-Oceania 2015
Japanese sommelier Hiroshi Ishida has triumphed in the finals of the Best Sommelier of Asia-Oceania competition.
COFCO upgrades its imported wine division to expand the distribution channels
COFCO recently set up an independent company for imported wines, and switched the focus of its imported wine business from building portfolio to developing distribution channels for mass consumption.
Huailai 2015 wine harvest: rain and rot challenge producers
Higher than usual rainfall and subsequent disease mean that wine producers from Huailai County in China’s Hebei Province are cautious about 2015 wine harvest quality.
Actress Zhao Wei launches Bordeaux wine brand
Actress Zhao Wei (Vicky) used her superstar status to launch her prestigious Bordeaux wines on the Chinese mass market online shop Tmall.com, featuring both high end and affordable offerings.
Xi Jinping dinner: Haut-Brion 1989, English sparkling wine uncorked
A UK state banquet held for visiting Chinese president Xi Jinping included Chateau Haut-Brion 1989, a 2009 vintage English sparkling wine and vintage Port, sources have told DecanterChina.com.
How will UK officials choose wine for Xi Jinping?
There is a strict hierarchy when it comes to releasing wines from the UK government's wine cellar and Xi Jinping is likely to make the top rung.
Decanter 40th anniversary: the story of Decanter
Delving through the archives, publishing director Sarah Kemp describes the stories behind the early years of Decanter.
Ningxia 2015 wine harvest: September rain causes uncertainty
Uneven rainfall in September has complicated the 2015 wine harvest in the Ningxia region and is likely to lead to much more varied quality in this year’s vintage.