Chinese hygiene department, not tax, is main concern for fine wine shippers
Fine wine exporters are unfazed by China’s recent threat to impose an anti-dumping tax on European wine – the real threat, they say, is the Chinese hygiene department.
Chinese consumers looking for less expensive wines
As the Chinese economy slows, new figures confirm that Chinese consumers are seeking out less expensive wine brands.
The world’s oldest vines in Australia’s Barossa Valley
[Video] Australia’s Barossa Valley has some of the world’s oldest vines still producing wine, including semillon, shiraz, cabernet sauvignon and mouvedre.
Bon Pasteur sold to Goldin Group of Hong Kong
Michel Rolland’s Chateau Le Bon Pasteur in Pomerol and its two sister properties have been sold to the Goldin Group of Hong Kong.
Chilean winery Seña to present En Primeur in China
Chilean winery Seña is showcasing its 2011 vintage to major wine capitals in Asia for the first time.
Hansen Chinese Cabernet priced at €500
Chinese winery Chateau Hansen, based on the edge of the Gobi Desert, is set to sell a new icon wine for €500 a bottle in its home market.
China grants Champagne official protection
Champagne has become the latest drinks category to gain protected status in China – meaning that it will be illegal for copycat products to use the Champagne name on their labels.
ASC opens 'Wine Residence' in Shanghai
ASC Fine Wines, one of China's biggest importers, has just opened a new club or 'Wine Residence' in Shanghai.
Small winery with big plans
[Feature] The tiny Silver Heights winery, which many oenophiles rate as producing some of the best wine in China, is boosting its production, with plans for more vineyards in future.
Helping hand from Aussie wine-makers
[Feature] Close co-operation with Australian wine-makers is helping Chateau Helan Qingxue – located in the poor western province of Ningxia – to produce spectacular wines that are earning praise locally and overseas.