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The consumption behaviour of Chinese wine consumers — part one
This first market report from the ProWine China trade forum held earlier this month looks at the preferred wine flavour profiles for Chinese consumers and how to attract young professionals into buying wine.
Michelin Guide Shanghai 2019 launched – six new restaurants starred
The Michelin Guide launched its latest Shanghai edition last week. See the full listing here...
Tibetan vines recognised as ‘world’s highest vineyard’
A Tibetan vineyard sitting at more than 3,500 metres above sea level has been recognised by the Guinness World Records as the highest vineyard of the world.
Chinese Marselan scoops five Medals at DAWA 2018
A wine made from 100% Marselan in Xinjiang was awarded a Platinum Medal at the 2018 Decanter Asia Wine Awards (DAWA), providing further evidence of this variety’s potential as China’s ‘signature grape’.
TopWine China: Decanter masterclass attracts full-house wine lovers in Beijing
A full house of Beijing wine lovers gathered to taste eight DAWA medal-winning wines at a Decanter masterclass, hosted during TopWine China on 22nd May.
China wins eight Gold Medals at 2018 Decanter World Wine Awards
With 183 Medals and Seals of Approval, China marked its best performing year at this year’s Decanter World Wine Awards (DWWA) by doubling the number of awards won last year, and scoring a total of 8 Gold Medals.
How far should you put your nose into the glass? Ask Decanter
When you’re smelling wine to assess the aromas, how much should you stick your nose into the glass and what's the best sniffing technique?
How can a dry wine taste sweet? Ask Decanter
Some wines can taste sweeter than they really are, with oak, fruit, acidity and alcohol levels all playing their part in tricking your palate into detecting the presence of residual sugar, says David Glancy MS, of San Francisco Wine School.
What is Fumé Blanc? – ask Decanter
Most wine lovers know that Fumé Blanc refers to Sauvignon Blanc made in the United States, and has likely gone through some oak ageing. But is Fumé Blanc always ‘oaky’? And where does the name come from?
How can I prevent cloudy wine glasses? – ask Decanter
Do you have problem with cloudy wine glasses and want to know how best to clean them? Then read on...